dhibooks Chapter 440 This "car" is not that car; those who know, know.
Chapter 440 This "car" is not that car; those who know, know.
The moment Ye Fan stepped into the exclusive passage, he held Liu Ruyan's soft hand, but a thought involuntarily flashed through his mind.
As their business empire rapidly expands, especially as they prepare to venture into more sensitive and competitive technology sectors, the risk factor for their personal safety will inevitably increase dramatically.
Protecting oneself, and ensuring the safety of important people around one's family, such as Liu Ruyan, seems to have changed from an "optional" to a "must-have."
Shouldn't we start building a professional and reliable security force?
This thought, like a pebble thrown into still water, created ripples in his heart.
Amidst their swirling thoughts, the two had already passed through the passageway and officially entered the main venue of the auto show.
A strong and refreshing blast of cold air swept over me, instantly sweeping away the lingering heat and stickiness outside, as if wrapping my skin in a cool veil.
Ye Fan's spirits lifted, and he took a deep breath.
In late October in Nanjing, the afternoon sun still brings considerable heat, with only pleasant coolness in the mornings and evenings.
The view suddenly opened up!
Before me stretched a vast venue that seemed to have no end in sight, with a high dome and lights as dazzling as a galaxy.
Hundreds of booths are scattered throughout the area like carefully planned islands.
Each booth is transformed into a miniature kingdom of the brand, with the latest models, gleaming like mirrors and featuring unique designs, taking center stage, their metal and leather shimmering under meticulously designed lighting.
The car models surrounding them were like a beautiful sight, dressed in gorgeous custom-made outfits from various brands, with exquisite makeup and graceful demeanor. In particular, their long, straight legs in high heels were dazzlingly white under the spotlight, instantly attracting countless eyes.
Seeing this, even Ye Fan couldn't help but quip to himself, "Good heavens, how many of these people are genuinely here to see the 'car'? Most are probably just here for the 'scenery' displayed next to it, aren't they?"
The thought had barely formed in his mind when he couldn't help but chuckle and shake his head: "Hey, that's too narrow-minded! A moving steel beast is a car, and a stationary one is a car... but a moving one is still a car! They're all cars, so coming to a car show is perfectly natural!"
Liu Ruyan, standing beside her, also widened her eyes slightly, clearly overwhelmed by the grand scene and the crowds. She exclaimed softly, "There are so many people here! This is my first time attending such a large-scale auto show."
Although she was used to grand events in the business world, this kind of event, which was purely based on industrial aesthetics and consumer enthusiasm, was a new experience for her.
Upon hearing this, Fang Yu laughed heartily, a hint of smugness in his voice: "Isn't it lively, sister-in-law! Now that's what you call atmosphere!"
Liu Ruyan smiled and said, "It is indeed lively, living up to its reputation."
Qin Kun's gaze had already been wandering over the "scenery," admiring it with great interest. He was clearly more interested in studying the "moving cars," watching them with great relish.
In contrast, he showed little interest in actual steel machinery.
Inside the venue, media and online influencers who had arrived early were already in work mode, with reporters carrying cameras speaking rapidly into the lens to report on the scene.
A well-known car reviewer, microphone in hand, dissects the design details of a new car in front of the camera. Meanwhile, impeccably made-up online celebrities occupy the best selfie angles, enthusiastically livestreaming to their phone screens, their voices rising and falling in a cacophony.
What's even more interesting is that many girls dressed in gorgeous or bizarre cosplay outfits are scattered among them, becoming popular subjects for young people to take photos with, adding a touch of anime-style vitality to this industrial palace.
However, it was precisely this massive crowd, the excited commentary, the constant clicking of camera shutters, the cheers of fans, and the interplay of background music that made the entire venue, despite its powerful air conditioning, filled with an undeniable, enormous humming sound from countless sound sources, making it exceptionally noisy and vibrant.
This is a massive vortex of speed, design, desire, and traffic, in which everyone is searching for what they want.
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Qin Kun glanced around at the exhibition area, which mainly featured mass-produced cars and emerging brands, and with a listless smirk, leaned closer to Ye Fan, lowered his voice, and asked with a knowing smile, "Old Ye, what's so interesting about the outer perimeter?"
He gestured with his chin, his eyes glancing towards the more central and brightly lit area deeper into the venue: "The best stuff is in there! The view there... hey, it's absolutely stunning!"
He deliberately emphasized the word "scenery," implying something was amiss.
Almost simultaneously, Fang Yu also spoke up, but his tone was completely different – excited and confident: "Old Ye, Old Qin is right. These peripheral brands are mostly ordinary brands or emerging forces, with limited highlights."
His gaze had already swept past the crowd, locking onto the top-tier booths in the distance, bathed in spotlights and exuding an extraordinary aura: "The real high-end stuff, like Paganis, Koenigseggs, Bugattis, and those limited-edition supercars, are all in Section A!"
His tone carried an almost reverent anticipation: "Come on, let me show you something!"
Hearing the two people's suggestions—which shared the same goal but had completely different motives—Ye Fan couldn't help but chuckle and nodded.
Fang Yu only saw the roar of the engine and the curves of the carbon fiber, while Qin Kun was focused on the rhythm of the high heels and the graceful figure.
One person is looking at a car, and the other is also looking at a "car," but this "car" is not the same as that car. Those who know will understand. It can be considered a clear division of labor, with each person getting what they need.
Qin Fei, Lin Feng, Wang Zhui, and a few other friends have an interest in cars that falls somewhere in between.
Although they are also second-generation rich kids from wealthy families, the funds they can access are far less than those of top figures like Fang Yu and Qin Kun.
It's clear that they are not capable of spending lavishly like Fang Yu to collect top-of-the-line supercars, or acting as freely as Qin Kun.
Seeing Qin Kun's high interest in "humanistic scenery," they were happy to relax and, laughing and joking, surrounded Qin Kun, joining the crowd appreciating "static aesthetics," heading directly towards the booth filled with car models.
Fang Yu, like a seasoned veteran, took the lead and strode towards the core area of the top-tier luxury car exhibition.
As they moved to a more crowded and high-profile area, the bodyguards scattered around immediately tightened their protective perimeter.
They subtly quickened their pace, forming a tighter and more imposing moving formation—the two quickly moved to about a meter in front of Fang Yu, slightly parting the flow of people like icebreakers.
The others stood close to Ye Fan, Liu Ruyan, and Fang Yu on either side and behind, forming a flexible buffer zone with their bodies to separate the core group from the surging crowd, ensuring a clear path and preventing any possible pushing or accidental contact.
Their movements were professional, swift, and silent, their eyes scanning each individual who tried to approach with vigilance.