Chapter 92 - First Car

"Do you know which one you want?" asked Minjae as we arrived at the dealership.

"No, but I think I have an idea of one suitable for the kids." I said unbuckling my seatbelt.

I had called my brothers a few days ago and ask them for their opinions and they both suggested race cars talking about Ferrari and Bugatti so I just ignored them and did my own research.

A Ferrari and Bugatti can be bought in a few years when the twins are older for right now I'm looking for something that screams single mom, but she is independent and has her shit together.

My mom had suggested a mini van since I had kids, but a many van is more of a soccer mom and I didn't want that to cramp my style.

My dad on the other hand being the only sensible one suggested a Honda CR-V and I did some research on it and it wasn't that bad.

It had nice interior and was spacy for a family, but it was also chic and stylish.

A young looking gentleman greeted us as we entered the doors giving us a ninety degree bow and welcoming us, "welcome sir and madams to Le Xing Car dealership. How may I be of service."

I allowed Minjae to speak since he were a man and men always get more respect at car dealerships since the dealers believe that women know nothing about cars and can be easily scammed.

"Well we're here today looking for a car that is our ideal car. Something that is chic and elegant for a mom and kids." said Minjae reciting the words that I had taught him earlier.

"Alright that is very specific and straight to the point and I like that sir. With your description I'm sure that we will find something suitable for you today." said the guy, "Please, follow me."

We did as told as we walked slowly behind him taking a good luck at all the cars.

"Okay so right here we have a 2016 Chevrolet Malibu that just came out and I think it will be perfect for you sir. It is chic and elegant, but also cool and manly." said the guy as we stopped to look at the first option.

Minjae looked at me to get my response and I shook my head no not feeling the Chevy and we were off to another, "okay so the Chevy is a no go, but how about this 2016 Honda Civic? It also just came out and is as good as the first one."

Lia took a good look at it nodding her head yeah but I was feeling it either, "Tally this one is nice. If I were buying it I'd buy it in white." she said and I made a mental note to get her that car September for her birthday.

"No I I'm not feeling it. I want something bigger for time being." I said arms folded as I walked away slowly.

"Umm excuse me sir, but many I ask whom you are buying this car for?" asked the guy sounding troubled that it might be me.

Minjae opened his mouth to respond by I didn't need him answering for me anymore, "I'm buying the car."

"Oh" said the guy looking shocked and blinked a few times before moving on, "well since you're a female would you like to see those options? All of these options are automatic  and fit for a lady."

"Automatic?" I said leaning on one leg and tilted my head to the side, "so you just assumed that just because I'm a lady I wont be able to operate a stick?"

He looked shocked that I was calling out his misogyny and his mouth opened and closed like a gaping fish at a loss for words so I just heled him out.

"It's 2016 sir and I think that it's past the due  time for you men to realize that women can do just about everything that you can, but better."

"Excuse me ma'am, but I didn't mean to offend you. I just meant that I thought that it was this gentleman here who needed a car and was just suggestion something less complicated since it turned out to be you." he said trying to defend himself, but just dug himself deeper.

A female worker had been walking by and heard what he said and she decided to chip in, "umm excuse me? What did you just say?"

"Mrs. Lee Xing boss, I was just uhh telling this lady that an automatic car would more suit her since she is a lady." said the guy holding his head low.

"And what generation do you think this is for telling what to and what not to drive? Take a break Joong Ki. I'll take it from here." she said with her hands on her hips disappointed.

"Yes hello ma'ams and sir, I am so sorry about that and I will be happy to give you a 10% discount for all you troubles and an extensive warrantee for the car of your choice." she said smiling and I smiled back.

Now this is a good service.

"Hi thank you for helping us. H e was really such a bummer." I sighed.

"Well I'm sorry to hear about his service, but I can guarantee you that our employees and service are not always like this." she said and I nodded my head understanding.

"Well I've been here long enough and I have decided on a 2016 Honda CR-V" I said getting to the point for I had already knew what I wanted.

"Oh-well right this way please." she said leading us and I walked slowly behind her with my arms folded.

There in the center of the room was blue CR-V that was exactly what I was looking for.

"So the Honda CR-V is our latest model and it is perfec-"

"Yes I'll take it thank you." I said cutting he off as I ran to it and inspected it. Yup this will do.

"B-but ma'am, I haven't even told you about the car yet are you sure?" she asked and I nodded.

"Tally are you sure?" asked Minjae and Lia in unison and sighed nodding my head yes once more.

"Well okay then it's settled, "said miss Lee Xing clapping her hands happy to have had made a sale, "so I guess I'll go get the papers for you to sign and have you pay for it and then you will be free to go."

"Okay thank you" I said as she walked away, "oh and don't forget the discount that you offered!" 

"Wow Tally. You're really something else" said Minjae folding his hands?

"What? What do you mean?" I asked playing dumb and he rolled his eyes at me.

"Yeah Tally even I can see what you were doing" said Lia and I avoided their eyes getting in the drivers side of the vehicle.

"But what ever could that be?" I asked feigning innocence.

"I gotta hand it to you though. You're pretty smart." he complimented as Lia got in the passengers side.

"Why thank you." I said never breaking character.

"Come on just admit it that you baited the poor guy into saying those things so that Miss Lee Xing would give you a discount. Is that why you insisted on coming here because you knew that the owner was female?"

I gasped and held my chest still pretending to be innocent. "Whaaaaat? Me? A manipulator mastermind? What a compliment and one that I will take." 

I smiled cheekily as Minjae shook his head as the Miss Xing returned, "okay here are the documents and you're discount and warrantee as promised."

'Oh thank you Miss Lee. I'm so glad that I happen to have chosen a dealership where a kind and wonderful woman was the owner. You have truly made my first car shopping wonderful and memorable." I said sweetly and she smiled.

I quickly signed the papers and paid the bill with my debit card and drove off the lot as soon as she handed me the keys.

It was such a sweet ride and Lia and I were having fun completely forgetting about Minjae.

"Wow Tally you really are a good lawyer. You are so smart and precise with everything that you always get what you want. I cant believe that  you manipulated yourself into getting a discount on a car and free delivery and set up for the office furniture in one week. But not only that, but you got the building at such a reasonable price. You are so awesome. I cant wait to see you in the court room." she said and I smiled for I couldn't wait either.

I was going to destroy these men.