“BMW 3 Series!?” Tang Song clenched his fist in excitement, his face brimming with joy.

Although he didn’t get the top-tier reward, it was still a genuine luxury brand and model. He immediately grabbed his phone and searched online for the BMW 330i M Sport Night Edition.

The 330i's core difference from the regular 3 Series was its longitudinal four-cylinder engine. This power system could produce up to 245 horsepower and a peak torque of 400 Nm. The official guide price was 381,900 yuan, and the local dealership in Yan City quoted a base price of 345,000 yuan. With insurance, purchase tax, and registration, the on-road cost was close to 400,000 yuan, making it a definite luxury car.

Tang Song jumped up from the sofa and started pacing around the living room in excitement. In his social circle, most people drove ordinary A-segment cars, ranging from tens of thousands to just over a hundred thousand yuan. Families with better conditions might own B-segment cars like the Magotan or Accord. A BMW worth nearly 400,000 yuan was definitely a status symbol.

Sitting at his computer, Tang Song browsed different colors for the BMW 330i. The most popular online were carbon black, mineral white, and skyscraper grey. Each color was stunning when viewed in enlarged images.

After a long period of indecision and watching several car review videos, Tang Song finally settled on the classic color combination of carbon black (exterior) and volcano red (interior). Looking at the shimmering Black Knight on his monitor, Tang Song's heart raced with excitement. As a young man, he had no resistance to such a stylish and high-performance toy.

“Whoosh—” He opened the window.

Standing on his east-facing balcony, Tang Song let the April evening breeze cool his flushed cheeks. In less than 20 days since acquiring the system, his life had undergone tremendous changes: successful weight loss, lung enhancement, growing 1 cm taller, acquiring a 200-square-meter office at Yunxi Tower, and now a BMW 330i worth 400,000 yuan.

He felt a surge of ambition and excitement about the future. Gazing at the hazy moonlight, he opened WeChat, took a photo of the view, and shared it with his distant white moonlight in Shen City, writing, “Wait for the time to be right, for the spring breeze to be proud. I hope your entrepreneurial journey goes smoothly. Take care of your health in Shen City.”

As soon as he put down his phone, he picked it up again and called his mother, who lived 150 kilometers away.

“Beep beep—” The phone rang only twice before it was picked up.

“Hello! You finally remembered to call us,” his mother's familiar voice came through, not particularly gentle but very endearing.

Tang Song laughed, first asking about their health, then, “Mom, how’s Dad’s hardware store doing?”

His mother lowered her voice, “We calculated it, and at the current rate, excluding bad debts, losses, and rent, we’re netting over 6,000 yuan a month!”

“Really? That much?” Tang Song was surprised.

He had seen the store before. It was small, poorly located, with just four shelves, and they couldn’t stock much due to a lack of funds. Making money at all was impressive, let alone that much.

“It’s mainly due to your dad’s old connections from his renovation work. Some regulars come by to buy in bulk. By the way, how’s your job lately? Still working overtime every day? Is it tiring?”

“It’s much easier now, not as busy. I’ve also lost a lot of weight. I’ll send you a photo later.”

“That’s good, that’s good! Health is the most important,” his mother said cheerfully, and they started chatting about family matters.

Tang Song listened quietly, occasionally agreeing. When his mother finally paused, he said lightly, “Mom, everything is great here. Since work isn’t busy anymore, I’m thinking of starting a business. I have a good idea already. Once I make it big, you and Dad can retire and enjoy life. And Uncle, who loves to show off, I’ll...”

Leaning against the window, gazing at the moon hiding behind the clouds, Tang Song shared his dreams for the future with his mother, who occasionally laughed happily in response.

...

After hanging up, Tang Song felt the suppressed excitement and joyfully release, making him relax completely.

“Ding-dong—” His WeChat notification sounded. The white moonlight in Shen City finally replied, “April 19, 2023, Wednesday, thunderstorms in Shen City; the air is wet and stuffy. I’m sitting in the office working overtime, just thinking of a certain idiot. Take care of yourself too.”

Her message felt like flipping a switch, making Tang Song’s eyes momentarily lose focus. He walked to his bedroom, pulled out a small storage box from under the bed, and after some rummaging, took out an exquisite notebook. Opening the first page, he read a few lines of confident, soaring words:

[For my best friend Tang Song:

One year before the college entrance exam, June 6, 2015, Saturday night.

You are who you decided to be ten years ago.

Who you will be ten years from now is up to you today.

When your talent can't support your ambition,

Calm down and study, focus, and work hard.

Starlight doesn’t ask travelers how far they’ve gone; time doesn't betray those who are dedicated.

Unexpected encounters are on the way, and the future will be as you wish. Follow current novels on novel⸺fire.net

Let's work hard separately and meet at the summit!]

These words spurred him to improve dramatically in his senior year, driving him to continuously strive and study. Now, eight years had passed since 2015.

Tang Song gently closed the notebook, put it back, and opened WeChat to reply seriously, “Let’s keep working hard!” He then silently added, “See you at the summit.”

...

April 20, 2023, Thursday.

At 8:30 AM, Tang Song put down the book he was reading, “Cognitive Awakening,” and called the Yan City Baode BMW 4S dealership.

The phone rang for a while before being answered, likely because it was early.

“Hello, Baode BMW 4S dealership. How can I help you?” a crisp female voice answered quickly.

Tang Song carefully phrased his words, “Hi, I ordered a BMW 330i and wanted to check on the details.”

“Sure, sir. Could you please provide your name, phone number, and ID number?”

Tang Song clearly provided the information.

“Please hold on, I’m checking.” After a moment, the enthusiastic customer service agent responded, “Mr. Tang, we found your order. You placed an order for a [BMW 3 Series 2023 330i M Sport Night Edition] through our Desheng Auto Trade channel last night. The total cost is 360,000 yuan, including registration, insurance, purchase tax, and selected options.”

At the end, the agent’s voice slowed, surprised by the low price, which seemed like they were practically giving the car away.

Hearing the confirmation, Tang Song exhaled in relief, “I’d like to confirm the exterior and interior colors.”

“Sure, I’ll mark it down!” The agent’s tone became especially enthusiastic.

“The exterior is carbon black, and the interior is volcano red.”

“Great choice, Mr. Tang. This combination is stunning and very popular.”

“When can I pick up the car?” Tang Song asked his most pressing question. According to his research, the typical wait time for a BMW 330i from order to delivery was over two months.

“I’ll check with my supervisor about the delivery time and call you back shortly. Please keep an eye on your phone.”

“Thank you.”