Chapter 5 — The First Step to Dominance
The bright neon lights of the BMW dealership reflected off the clean pavement as Ye Tian walked towards the entrance, dressed in a simple black hoodie and faded jeans.
Inside the showroom, rows of luxury vehicles gleamed under spotlights, each a symbol of status and wealth.
The moment Ye Tian stepped inside, several well-dressed salespeople glanced at him —
and immediately lost interest.
A senior saleswoman, wearing heavy makeup and a designer suit, sneered silently.
"Another broke dreamer, coming here just to look. Waste of time," she muttered to a colleague.
Instead, the sales team flocked towards a middle-aged man wearing a gold watch who had just stepped out of a Lexus outside.
Ye Tian noticed the cold reception but didn't mind.
His sharp eyes calmly scanned the rows of cars, finally settling on a sleek, navy-blue BMW M8 Competition Coupe.
Just as he was about to move toward it, a young, slightly nervous intern girl — no older than twenty — hurried over.
Her name tag read "Xiao Qin".
"Hello, sir!" she said, bowing slightly. "Welcome to BMW. Are you looking for a car today?"
Across the showroom, the senior saleswoman clicked her tongue mockingly and said in a low voice to another staff member:
"That intern's an idiot. Can't even spot real customers. Wasting time on garbage..."
Despite hearing the snide comments, Xiao Qin stood firm, looking at Ye Tian respectfully.
Ye Tian smiled slightly.
At least someone still had professionalism.
"Yes," Ye Tian said calmly, "I want to buy."
Xiao Qin blinked, a little surprised, but quickly nodded enthusiastically.
"Of course, sir! May I ask which model you are interested in?"
Ye Tian pointed casually at the BMW M8.
Xiao Qin's heart nearly stopped.
The M8 Competition Coupe?
The king of BMW sports cars, priced at over two million yuan!
She gulped and professionally led him toward it, explaining the car's features enthusiastically, while the senior saleswoman across the floor scoffed louder.
Just then—
"Yo! What a coincidence!"
An irritating voice echoed across the dealership.
Ye Tian turned his head slowly and saw Lin Cheng —
his ex-girlfriend's younger brother — swaggering toward him.
Lin Cheng wore flashy designer clothes, a gold chain around his neck, and an arrogant smile on his face.
"What brings you here, brother-in-law?" Lin Cheng laughed sarcastically.
"Looking for second-hand cars? BMW is a little out of your league, isn't it?"
The senior saleswoman, sensing drama, quickly drifted closer, smirking.
Several customers and sales staff also looked over curiously.
Ye Tian's expression remained calm, unaffected.
Suddenly, the familiar system prompt sounded in his mind:
> [Ding! New Mission Triggered: "The First Step to Dominance"]
Objective: Defeat those who belittle you and lay the foundation of your future empire.
Reward: 10% Shares of Heavenly Moon Hotel Group (Valued at 1.28 Billion Yuan)
Ye Tian's eyes flashed coldly for a moment.
He turned toward Xiao Qin and said plainly,
"I'll take this car. Full payment."
Xiao Qin's eyes widened in shock.
"Y-Yes, sir! Right away!"
The senior saleswoman burst out laughing openly.
"Young man, even a second-hand M8 costs over two million yuan," she said mockingly.
"You might want to check your wallet first before pretending."
Lin Cheng folded his arms arrogantly, adding,
"Don't be ridiculous, Ye Tian. You can't even afford a tire here."
Ignoring them both completely, Ye Tian pulled out his phone, opened his banking app, and showed the screen to Xiao Qin.
Available Balance: 2,856,000 Yuan.
Xiao Qin gasped, instantly bowing lower,
"I-I'll process it immediately, sir!"
The entire showroom went silent.
The senior saleswoman's face turned white.
Her smile froze like a broken puppet.
Lin Cheng's mouth hung open like a dying fish.
Ye Tian followed Xiao Qin to the VIP customer lounge.
The payment was completed smoothly, and within thirty minutes, he was officially the owner of the M8 Competition Coupe.
As Xiao Qin respectfully handed over the keys and a complimentary luxury package, the system chimed again:
> [Ding! Mission "The First Step to Dominance" Completed!]
Reward Delivered: 10% Shares of Heavenly Moon Hotel Group]
Ye Tian immediately opened the system's asset panel.
> Company Name: Heavenly Moon Hotel Group
Valuation: 12.8 Billion Yuan
Your Ownership: 10% (Value: 1.28 Billion Yuan)
Annual Dividend Estimate: ~120 Million Yuan
The numbers dazzled in his eyes.
A faint, dangerous smile tugged at Ye Tian's lips.
He was no longer a powerless youth.
He was building his empire — step by step.
As he walked out toward his new car, Xiao Qin ran after him, bowing deeply.
"Thank you so much, sir! I... I'm grateful you let me assist you."
Ye Tian paused, smiled slightly, and said,
"You have a good attitude. Your future will be bright."
Xiao Qin's cheeks flushed pink with happiness.
The senior saleswoman, standing behind her, bit her lip so hard it nearly bled.
Ye Tian opened the door of the M8, revved the engine loudly — a deep roar like a lion — and with a smooth motion, disappeared into the bustling city night.
Today was just the beginning.
He had taken his first step toward true dominance.
And soon,
the whole world would know his name.
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End of Chapter 5
Word Count: 1,220 words