CHAPTER 110: DOES LILY KNOW ABOUT THIS?

Their flight attendant group often posted these kinds of part-time job opportunities. They considered themselves a cut above the rest, looking down on roles like event hostesses and feeling such part-time jobs weren’t prestigious enough.

These kinds of part-time gigs usually appeared at property openings or during peak sales seasons for high-end cars.

The main appeal was the elevated status and the chance to mingle with wealthy crowds, potentially landing a rich husband or a generous sugar daddy.

The commissions were decent, but making money often came with being taken advantage of. If the price was right, many wouldn’t mind a fleeting romance to help things along.

"Teacher, how are you doing with it?" Nancy asked instinctively.

Aside from turning to prostitution or being kept, these were two of the quickest ways to make money. At least whether one lost their virtue depended on their mood, though anyone not prepared to be taken advantage of had better not bother.

"Just getting by!" Teacher Blanche suddenly said with a suggestive look. "Nancy, honestly, I’ve seen your wedding photos. This isn’t your husband, is it?"

"How could you tell?" Nancy retorted.

"Your husband looks thin, bony, and not very tall. This guy is at least half a head taller than you, and though he looks lean, he probably has muscle."

"Not to mention, the more you look at him, the more pleasing he becomes. He isn’t even dressed up—with a little effort, he’d definitely be handsome."

While they were gossiping, Luis and the technician had already driven the car to the back for inspection. Licensed display cars were one thing, but test-drive vehicles were another—every detail had to be scrutinized.

"So professional!" Teacher Blanche narrowed her eyes. "Nancy, I’ve seen plenty of half-informed relatives tag along, and I’ve seen professional mechanics help with car purchases, but none of them were like him."

Nancy replied somewhat guiltily, "What’s different about him?"

Teacher Blanche smiled. "It’s definitely different. Clearly, you’re the one buying the car, yet he’s inspecting everything so meticulously. It’s obvious he’s the one interested in the Cayenne. An ordinary mechanic wouldn’t be this fussy."

"Besides, your husband didn’t come with you to buy the car!"

Teacher Blanche examined her with a knowing smile. "Nancy, your relationship with this mechanic doesn’t seem like just ordinary friends."

"What’s the issue?"

"Ordinary friends wouldn’t care this much."

"And even though you’re the one buying the car, he hasn’t once asked for your opinion. It’s clear he’s the one calling the shots."

Blanche’s gaze was sharp. She took Nancy’s hand and said playfully, "I’m not an outsider. You don’t have to hide it from me, I’ve seen everything. Does this guy know you’re married?"

"He knows!" Nancy’s mind was in turmoil, and she truly didn’t know how to explain.

Teacher Blanche’s expression was unmistakably suggestive. If she tried to explain that this was her brother-in-law, it would only make things messier and more open to interpretation.

"Oh, can’t believe someone so young is into playing with married women."

Teacher Blanche chuckled and said, "That boy looks about your age, probably even younger than you. Nancy, you’re quite the cougar feasting on young grass, and you’ve taken it to a whole new level."

Nancy is only a year older than Luis. The misconception might stem from her dressing in a sexy, mature style, while Luis maintains the casual, relaxed attire of a young man.

"Teacher, stop talking nonsense!"

"What nonsense? In a normal relationship, who would just buy you a car out of the blue and a Cayenne at that?"

Teacher Blanche lowered her voice and said, "Don’t worry, I won’t tell your husband. I don’t even know him, right? There’s nothing to be ashamed of admitting."

The more she tried to explain, the worse it sounded. Nancy was sweating bullets, unsure how to respond.

"Alright, he’s here now, so let’s drop it for the moment. I’ll reach out to you later."

Just then, Luis walked over. He’d been under the car, so his face and hands were smudged with oil and dust, and even his clothes were stained in ways that wouldn’t wipe off easily.

"Sister Nancy, the car’s fine it’s a brand-new display model. I’ve checked everything, and the odometer hasn’t even been activated yet."

Teacher Blanche squinted with a smile. "Quite the professional. Of course the car’s in perfect condition. Why would I cheat my own student, right?"

"Exactly. It’s fate that you two ran into each other like this."

Luis bantered with her for a bit before heading to the office with Nancy, who seemed to be in a daze.

"This is a mid-tier model, and all the licensing procedures are already handled. We just need your documents to process the ownership transfer. Our staff will take care of all the details."

Teacher Blanche picked up the documents and explained smoothly, "The price has been negotiated down to the minimum 101,000. The down payment would be 40,000, and the mortgage rate from our partner bank is—"

"Full payment."

Luis cut in, "The interest on a mortgage is ridiculously expensive."

"That means a smaller commission. Sister Nancy, you ought to give your teacher a gift later to make up for it."

Teacher Blanche paused, then shot Nancy a deeply suggestive look.

Her eyes seemed to say, Keep playing dumb. Who decides whether to pay in full or get a mortgage when buying a car? What kind of car inspector has that kind of authority? You can’t fool me.

"Why would the commission be lower if we pay in full?"

Nancy asked guiltily, avoiding eye contact.

"When it comes to car sales, the commission for a full payment is only slightly higher than for a mortgage, almost negligible. Compared to the bonuses banks give for arranging mortgages, it’s night and day."

Teacher Blanche laughed teasingly. "This young man is really thoughtful, so considerate."

Luis smiled faintly. "You’re too kind, Teacher. Wouldn’t want you to lose out, right?"

"Any woman with you is lucky, that’s for sure."

Teacher Blanche smiled meaningfully, then asked Nancy to hand over her card. But after rummaging through her bag, Nancy frowned and said, "I—I think I left my card at the café."

Teacher Blanche was instantly embarrassed, and the finance staff froze too, wondering if this plainly dressed couple was just wasting their time.

"We can look for it later. If it’s really lost, we’ll just report it."

Luis shook his head, pulled out another card from his wallet, and handed it over. "Use this one."

"Of course!"

Teacher Blanche immediately beamed and bustled about enthusiastically. Nancy was stunned, her card was left at the café, but her brother-in-law’s other card actually had enough to cover the full price of a Cayenne.

Financial freedom... How much money does he actually have?

Teacher Blanche suddenly produced a wet wipe and handed it to Nancy. "Where are your manners? Help him clean up."

Only then did Nancy snap out of it. Turning, she saw smudges of dust and black oil on Luis’s face, clearly from when he’d crawled under the car earlier.

"Look how attentive he is. You—you should appreciate what you have."

Under the teacher’s suggestive gaze, Nancy didn’t bother explaining and simply began wiping Luis’s face. They were all adults, and this wasn’t exactly an intimate or ambiguous act.

Seeing she’d finally come around, Teacher Blanche smiled and handed her the whole pack of wet wipes, fanning the flames further. "Nancy, you’re something else. Always so careless that won’t do."

Nancy rolled her eyes, knowing exactly what she meant, and continued wiping Luis’s arms.

Luis enjoyed his sister-in-law’s ministrations without a hint of guilt. One look at Teacher Blanche’s expression told him everything. If she isn’t explaining, why should I?

The moment 101,000 was swiped, the System suddenly dinged.

"Ongoing Mission: The Tall, Sexy Sister-in-Law... Strategy in progress, cutting corners, exploiting opportunities..."

Luis’s breath hitched. Then the System announced, "For strategic purposes, the amount is approved. Current total: 101,000."

In an instant, Luis jumped up and cheered, unable to contain his joy. He never expected the System to be this accommodating—even allowing loopholes.

Right then, he felt like kissing whoever was nearest. Everyone around was startled by his outburst, and Nancy looked completely bewildered.

"Sorry, sorry! I just didn’t expect things to go so smoothly!!!"

After payment, the paperwork was quickly completed. The car was registered under Nancy’s name, all that was left was to wait for the documents to be delivered.

The car would stay at the store for tinting and interior work, which would take some time. There was no rush, so the two left by taxi.

Back at the café, they found the card luckily. After it was returned, Nancy still seemed a bit out of it. "Brother-in-law, you’re really giving this car to Mom to drive?"

"Yeah, it’s about time she enjoys life a little."

Luis said it like it was the most natural thing in the world.

Nancy still found it hard to believe. "Does Lily know about this?"

"No. Big Sister, you have to keep it a secret, okay?"

"Aren’t... aren’t you afraid she’ll get mad?"

"Why would she be mad?"

Luis looked genuinely puzzled.

The more Nancy thought about it, the weirder it seemed. If it were Daniel who had money to buy her mother-in-law a car, she’d have raised hell at home. What sane man spends that much without discussing it with his wife?

Even if it’s for his mother-in-law, not talking it over with his wife felt... off.

"Lily doesn’t manage your money?"

Nancy couldn’t help asking.

"She doesn’t."

Luis stretched lazily, replying as if it were obvious. "I handle all these investments myself. She doesn’t get it."