Chapter 235: Audi R8

The ship is small, but it is very delicate. There is no need to go on a long-sea voyage, and it is very suitable to go fishing offshore. And the price also satisfied Zhang Fan, the price of more than 10 million US dollars is nothing to Zhang Fan. Although the pockets are not bulging now, there is still some private money.

After choosing a target, Zhang Fan and Scarlett left Santa Monica. Zhang Fan did not sign a contract with the yacht company, he only expressed his intention to buy. As for the actual negotiations, it is naturally handled by professionals. Zhang Fan doesn't have the time and energy to negotiate with yacht dealers about price and function.

And even if you sign a contract and place an order, you can't get it in a short time. Because private yachts are high-end luxury goods, it is impossible to carry out large-scale industrial production like mobile phones.

Even each yacht has a special request from the customer and needs to be customized. As with private jets, construction will not begin until a contract is signed. It takes a while to get your hands on it. In Santa Monica, it's all for display. No one likes to buy a display.

And although Zhang Fan is very rich and willing to spend money, there must be room for bargaining at the price of more than 10 million US dollars.

He is not good at it himself, but the professionals around him are very good at it. These experts take their salaries from Zhang Fan every year, and now it's time for them to play their role.

The reason why Zhang Fan wants to come to the yacht club is to be able to integrate into the Hollywood circle faster.

Although it has established itself with a successful film and a big success at the Oscars, there is still a lot to be done to get everyone's approval and really put down roots here. In addition to following the crowd to visit the yacht club, Zhang Fan also went to the auction held by Sotheby at the Hilton Hotel.

Zhang Fan also has to do what everyone does, only in this way will he not be seen as an outlier. Being different is really eye-catching, but many times it is excluded. Zhang Fan wants to develop in Hollywood, so naturally he can't be excluded.

However, before going to the auction, Zhang Fan needs to buy a supercar and drive it to play.

The company's Mercedes-Benz cars are really not suitable for Zhang Fan to travel alone. Young people like cool sports cars that show fashion, and the high-end Mercedes-Benz is more suitable for older and successful people. Zhang Fan is now old and drives a Mercedes-Benz when he goes out alone, and he will be laughed at.

Hollywood stars are very busy when they are filming movies, but they are very laid-back when they are not working. Scarlett has been very free recently, and took the initiative to help Zhang Fan contact a familiar supercar agent and drive with Zhang Fan.

St. Lawrence Street is home to many of the world's top supercar brands. Ferrari, Bugatti Veyron, Maserati, Lotus, Porsche and many other world-famous brands have large stores here.

It's close to Hollywood, and it's home to a lot of celebrities. Once these celebrities with high exposure and popularity buy these supercars, they can play a huge role in promoting the brand.

Moreover, Los Angeles is full of rich people, so there is no need to worry about the sales of supercars.

The sparsely populated East Coast has a long road system and there aren't many vehicles. Ideal for supercar driving. It's not like the densely populated West Coast, where there are traffic jams everywhere. Especially on the streets of Manhattan Island, even a supercar can only drive at the speed of a bicycle.

After getting out of the car, there were many flashing lights around the area, and some paparazzi reporters gathered around to take pictures of Zhang Fan and Scarlett. The scandal between these two people is definitely very selling point, and no one wants to miss it.

For these reporters who circulate around him like flies, Zhang Fan completely treats them as non-existent.

Celebrities also need exposure to maintain their fame, and these journalists are the channels to maintain exposure. Besides, Zhang Fan and Scarlett are unmarried and unmarried, and no one can say anything about the pair together.

"Scarlett, are you dating?!"

"Zhang, our magazine would like to invite you to do an interview!"

"Zhang, what is your relationship with Scarlett?"

"Scarlett, when did you guys start?"

"Look at the side!!"

"Scarlett, I love you!!"

The last sentence was shouted by a Scarlett fan passing by. Although Zhang Fan and Scarlett looked ugly after seeing them holding hands, they did not do anything excessive.

In Hollywood, fans rarely interfere in the private lives of celebrities. is like the famous Hilton princess, so popular videos have come out, and people who should like her still like her.

This is not the case in Asia. Especially in places like Japan and South Korea, fans can't wait that their favorite stars will always be fairies who only drink dew, and once there is any scandal, cutting their wrists and committing suicide or something is just a small means.

"Hello Scarlett. Hello Mr. Zhang. Zhang Fan and Scarlett walked into the Ferrari store among the many camera lenses, and were greeted by a middle-aged white man in a formal suit, who looked like a shrewd and capable person, with a smile.

"This is William Lacey. Scarlett introduced Zhang Fan to a famous supercar agent in Los Angeles. ”

William Lacey is the supercar agent introduced by Scarlett to Zhang Fan. Just ask, and he'll get it for you. And in terms of price, it definitely doesn't exceed the normal price.

"Mr. Zhang can tell me if you have any favorite requirements, and I will be able to satisfy you. Scarlett said that he was a famous supercar agent in Los Angeles, and William Lacey did not have the slightest modesty, and directly said to Zhang Fan that he would be able to meet you as long as he made a request. This kind of character is the mainstream in Europe and the United States, and they rarely engage in any modesty, and what they really have is to be known.

"I'd like to see more first. "Unlike Hollywood stars who like to leave everything to their agents and don't have a lot of ideas themselves. Zhang Fan's desire for control is very strong, he will only take the introduction of the agent as a reference, and really take the idea himself.

William Lacey didn't care at all, and took the initiative to lead the way to introduce Zhang Fan to the excellent sports cars here.

The supercars in the Ferrari stores are naturally Ferrari sports cars, and this classic Italian supercar has resolute lines that look very powerful and rugged.

Whenever Zhang Fan stopped to watch in front of a supercar, William Lacey would introduce the various performances, advantages and disadvantages of this supercar to Zhang Fan at the same time. Listening to what he said, you can see that the professional skills are very good. After all, there are countless supercars of many brands, and it is impossible to keep in mind the performance parameters and advantages and disadvantages of each one without putting in the effort.

Success is no accident, and William Lacey's ability to become the most famous supercar agent in Los Angeles is definitely not blown out.

After going around the Ferrari store, Zhang Fan and his entourage went to the Bugatti Veyron store, the Maserati store, and the Lotus store. After leaving the Lamborghini boutique, the group walked into the Audi boutique.

Zhang Fan admires the Audi brand because his first car was an Audi car. Although it was given by advertisers, Zhang Fan liked it very much. After all, it was his first car, and Zhang Fan naturally had a preference in his heart. Men care a lot about their first time, whether it's a woman or a car.

I have walked through so many specialty stores before, there are new and old models, limited editions have mass models, and there are sky-high prices and civilian prices. But Zhang Fan just looked at it and didn't mean to buy it. William Lacey, who was constantly making introductions, said that his mouth was dry.

Under normal circumstances, when encountering this kind of customer who only looks and does not buy, it is estimated that most of the brokers will start to scold their mothers. Many people who do sales look down on people who only look at and don't buy, and even when they buy cheaply, they will feel unhappy because the commission is less.

And William Lacey didn't say anything, like a real friend, he accompanied Zhang Fan all the way. Do your job with all your heart.

It's not that William Lacey has time to accompany Zhang Fan around, but he clearly knows that the man in front of him has an extremely rich net worth and a high reputation. It is of great significance to be able to develop this kind of person into their own customers, and the publicity effect is very strong. This kind of opportunity was originally not available, and he might be dissatisfied.

Walking into the vast Audi store, Zhang Fan's eyes were instantly attracted by a supercar not far away. This is a feeling that Lamborghini, Ferrari, and Bugatti Veyron have not given before.

On the bright booth was a supercar with a wide body, a thorough car that was close to the road, and a muscular rear that looked like an athlete.

As if sensing the difference in Zhang Fan's eyes, William Lacey on the side began to introduce Zhang Fan.

“Audi R8。 Audi AG developed a mid-mounted engine based on the Lamborghini Gallardo. Combining Audi's experience and know-how in multiple sporting events, it is a supercar that breaks through conventional notions and is perfectly designed. ”

"Four-wheel drive, 8 FSI engine, all-aluminum body space frame construction. It has a captivating driving sensation and is one of the best among sporty models. William Lacy glanced at Zhang Fan, and then continued to introduce, "This car has racing genes, and the design is very eye-catching, with plenty of space and full of muscles. The doors and side air vents are perfectly designed, and the exterior lines are highly compact. The front of the body and the elegantly curved roof are integrated. It's a masterpiece of automotive engineering. ”

"What about speed?" Zhang Fan walked up to the booth and stretched out his hand to caress the streamlined body with an icy meaning. Since it's a supercar, speed is definitely a top priority.

"The top speed is more than 300 kilometers per hour!" William Lacey laughed, "It's definitely like flying." ”

"Good. Zhang Fan nodded with satisfaction, "It's him." ”