Chapter 17: Which License Plate to Choose?

“Hmm, that makes some sense!” Xia Huajiao tilted her head slightly. “I also think this combination works.”

She glanced once more at the livestream chat.

Oh yes, many viewers were praising Jiang Heming for being handsome, courteous, and enthusiastic—far more so than Jin Biqian!

Heh, that’s because the viewers hadn’t noticed his online name.

He’s always warm and graceful toward any beauty!

Of course, if it’s just as a good friend, such grace is quite pleasant; she didn’t dislike it.

Moreover, with Jiang Heming present, the barrage donations had now surpassed 12,000 yuan!

A subtle smile curved Xia Huajiao’s lips.

Jiang Heming and Mo Yingtang were both good people who could help her make money!

At that moment, Jiang Heming suddenly pointed at one of the numbers, HJ166, and suggested, “This one looks good!”

Xia Huajiao looked again at the livestream chat on her phone.

“HJ166, not bad!”
“166, a perfect sequence!”
“100,000 yuan for a double 6 license plate, that’s reasonable!”

Jin Biqian quickly glanced at Jiang Heming, then appraised his attire with a more cautious look. After pondering for a few seconds, he asked the pretty staff member, “What about the higher-level ones? How much do they cost?”

When the lady smilingly replied 300,000 yuan, Jin Biqian was stunned, surprised. “Tripled in price? What kind of license plates are those?”

Xia Huajiao was curious too. “Sister, can I see the 300,000-yuan plates?”

“Of course!” The smiling staff member continued to operate the system and displayed several license plates of that level.

X1166, X2266, HX266, HX566...

“Oh dear!” Jin Biqian was now a bit conflicted. “These plates cost 300,000 yuan? Forget it, I’ll just buy JZ166 for 100,000 yuan!”

“Good choice!” Xia Huajiao’s eyes lit up as she immediately gave him a thumbs-up. “Brother Jin has great taste! JZ166 is like ‘gold 166,’ quite nice!”

She glanced again at the livestream chat and smiled. “Look, so many viewers are praising you!”

Jin Biqian hurriedly checked the barrage comments.

“100,000 yuan is enough to buy an economical car. Brother Jin is indeed generous!”
“Brother Jin has a good eye!”

“Really?” Jin Biqian’s ordinary face brightened into a broad grin. “Ah, Miss Xia, you really know how to flatter! Thanks to all the viewers for their support! Honestly, I just want a lucky number.”

Xia Huajiao laughed cheerfully. “Not at all, Brother Jin, you really do have a knack for picking! What business are you in?”

“Oh, I work in audio equipment.”

“No wonder Brother Jin has such refined taste. Well then, you pick quickly. Once you’re done, I’ll make my choice!”

“Okay!” Jin Biqian promptly agreed, paid, and selected the JZ166 number. “Done, Miss Xia, your turn! Which one will you choose?”

Xia Huajiao tilted her head. “Brother Jin, considering your age, you must have elders above and kids below, right?”

Jin Biqian was momentarily surprised, then nodded. “Yes, Miss Xia, you must still be single!”

“Yes!” Xia Huajiao smiled brightly at him. “Brother Jin, I’m sorry. You’re sensible and only spent 100,000 yuan to avoid flaunting wealth because you have to support your family. But I’m still single, eat well by myself, and my whole family is fine. I want to spend a bit more just for some joy. Please don’t mind.”

As soon as she finished speaking, she noticed the donation amount in the top-right corner of the screen, which had just slowed down, suddenly surged again, rising over 500 yuan in seconds!

Did the viewers appreciate her polite words?

Of course. Both she and Jin Biqian were buying license plates worth millions; no one was richer or nobler than the other. Since they had no grudge, there was no need to flaunt wealth to one-up Jin Biqian. Naturally, she chose her words delicately.

Jin Biqian was momentarily stunned but then understood, smiling brightly without any annoyance. “It’s okay, it’s okay. You’ve set your sights on one of the 300,000-yuan numbers, right? Go ahead and buy it; I won’t be upset!”

“Thank you, Brother Jin!” Xia Huajiao beamed happily and raised her eyebrows toward Jiang Heming. “Can you help me choose?”

Jiang Heming looked at her with particular warmth. “Of course, I’ll help.”

He pointed at X2266. “I think this one’s good! ‘X’ represents infinity, 2266 means double blessings and smooth sailing all the way.”

The female staff member smiled as well. “This gentleman’s right. These numbers were recently released and are all very good!”

Is that so?

Xia Huajiao felt tempted but also a little hesitant, so she asked the livestream: “Friends, which do you think is better, 1166 or 2266?”

“130,000-yuan car with a license plate worth tens of thousands? Sister Jiao, you’re dreaming! Go with 2266!”

“I support 1166!”

“Go away, upstairs! Of course 2266!”

As more and more viewers joined the heated debate, Xia Huajiao smiled sweetly.

Post your comments! The more you send, the more I earn!

The barrage donations had now exceeded 13,000 yuan!

Of course, the most important thing was that she herself was still undecided between the two plates.

At that moment, the female staff answered another phone call, spoke a few words, then quietly said, “So, these two numbers cost 500,000 and 800,000 yuan respectively?”

500,000 and 800,000 yuan?

That was 200,000 and 300,000 yuan more than before—these must be even more eye-catching and imposing!

Xia Huajiao heard clearly and couldn’t help but ask the staff, “Miss, what other numbers are there for 500,000 yuan?”

Jin Biqian beside her was stunned.

Looking at her young age, she was actually thinking of buying a 500,000-yuan license plate?

Jiang Heming also looked at Xia Huajiao in surprise.

So her upper limit could be even higher?

At this moment, the viewers in the livestream chat sent a flurry of new comments.

“Huh? There are 500,000-yuan numbers too?”

“Only two sixes and they cost 500,000 yuan? Are these rich people just throwing money around?”

“Wow, Sister Jiao really is over the top. Going for the top-tier now!”

“Guess which double-six numbers can be worth 500,000 yuan?”

Then came a flood of rare license plate numbers from viewers.

The female staff smiled brightly at Xia Huajiao. “There are two numbers. If you’re interested, I can show them to you now.”

Soon, Xia Huajiao saw the newly updated numbers on the screen, her eyes shining.

HX166, S1166.

She looked back at the livestream chat, which was flooding with messages again.

“Wow, S-level numbers are even being released?”

“Don’t understand why HX166 is priced the same as S1166, and even more than X1166?”

“The person above is silly. HX stands for Huaxia, and S looks like a five, representing ‘divine’!”

“Sister Jiao, which will you choose? S1166 is good, but X also stands for Xia, and it’s 200,000 cheaper!”

“Sister Jiao, don’t buy the 500,000-yuan one just for appearances!”

“The game’s on! Sister Jiao must be worth millions if she’s holding back!”

Xia Huajiao laughed.

Millions?

It’s just a few films she’s done!

She then heard Jin Biqian reluctantly whisper, “S-level, huh! No wonder it’s so expensive! Miss Xia, you... really planning to get that one? That could buy two midsize cars!”

Jiang Heming quietly said, “If I were you, I’d pick S1166. It’s commanding, just like you! HX166 isn’t bad; its meaning is good—like Huaxia’s character, reserved and inclusive. But it doesn’t quite match your personality.”