Chapter 193: The Battle of Focus
Together with Iguodala, after taking a turn in the Cadillac 4S store, Chen Mu found that the difference between the American 4S store and the domestic one is not too big.
In the United States, these stores that sell new cars are not called 4S stores, but are called DEALERS. Each brand has its own dealer stores in major cities, and in addition to the new models that are currently on sale, there are also many classic cars that have been discontinued for exhibitions.
After basically deciding on the model he liked, and communicating with the salesman, Chen Mu couldn't help but sigh that the level of the salesman in the United States was much worse than that in China.
Although the enthusiasm of the salesman is very high, and the unique American ability of "being able to call everyone a brother" that is exerted from the moment the customer enters the store is also very effective, but in terms of sales details, the American salesman is a little less approachable.
If you want to bargain for a good price, you can bargain, but the range is very small, and you can get a discount, but each layer of staff has its own strict authority, and what kind of discount can be given at that level is set to death.
If the guest asks for more concessions than the staff member can handle, the staff member will say in smooth American English, "Sorry sir, this is beyond my authority." ”
In China, in this case, as long as the customer insists on insisting, the salesman will eventually ask the superior to see if he can approve the authority of the next manager level and strive for some preferential treatment for the customer.
BUT IN THE DEALER STORE IN THE UNITED STATES, THESE SALESMEN WILL NOT GO TO ASK THEIR SUPERIORS FOR INSTRUCTIONS, AND THERE ARE ONLY SO MANY DISCOUNTS I CAN GIVE. will even make it clear that if the customer's requirements are higher, it will infringe on his personal commission income, and he will not be able to make concessions.
Although this way of doing business seems a little too harsh, in Chen Mu's opinion, it is not a bad thing.
Unless you have the ability to contact the store manager directly, even if you are there in person by the president. The salesman will not spit out an extra child. This kind of interest supremacy of Chiguoguo makes people feel a sense of fairness in their hearts, even if they can't get much discount, at least they won't suffer too much loss.
This is often the case in dealer stores. But according to Iguodala, there are also smaller car dealers in the city that sell not only one brand of car, but also used cars in addition to new ones.
In that kind of small shop, the price you get will be much more affordable. But those small shops generally don't care about follow-up maintenance and repair, they sell when they are sold, and they have nothing to do with it in the future, and they are basically a one-shot deal.
"In order to save your worries in the future, you have to buy a car at DEALER for more money!"
Here's the advice given by Iguodala, a fan of the car.
The American-style sales model is not as flexible as the domestic one, but the follow-up maintenance and repair will not be less than that. As long as the content is clearly written in the contract, there will never be a situation of repentance, compared with farces such as domestic moving and blocking the door and making noise, it seems crisp and refreshing.
The two sales models cannot be said to be better or worse. It's just that each has its own advantages and disadvantages, and as far as Chen Mu is concerned, he still prefers the American sales method.
"I won't let honest people suffer clearly."
Even in the world's most developed business societies, Americans who put profit first uphold this creed. Well, at least most of the Americans who work in regular stores do that.
"This is called commercial fairness and freedom, willing to buy and willing to sell~"
Leaning on the wide sofa and enjoying the coffee sent by the staff, Chen Mu sighed sincerely.
(Well, wait a minute.) I seem to have a courier...... )
There is no driver's license yet, and Chen Mu will not actually pay for a car directly today, but the salesman still gave a polite introduction. Under the double recommendation of the salesman and Iguodala, Chen Mu basically confirmed that he would buy Cadillac's Diwei DHS.
5 meters 2 in length. 374 maximum horsepower, 4-speed automatic, front and rear independent suspension, hydraulic assist, cruise control, heated seats. Comes with navigation, luxurious audio configuration, leather interior.
These configurations seem inconspicuous now, and most models will be equipped, but in 2006, where Chen Mu was, it was already considered the configuration level of mid-to-high-end luxury cars. TRYING HIS BEST NOT TO COMPARE HIMSELF WITH THE NEW MODEL ON THE ORIGINAL TIMELINE, CHEN MU SIGNED AN ORDER OF INTENT, THEN LEFT HIS PHONE NUMBER AND LEFT THE DEALER STORE WITH IGUODALA.
After that, the two drove to Webb's rented place, and on the way, Iguodala popularized the instructions for taking the driver's license test in the United States to Chen Mu, and whether there were any special procedures required for Chen Mu's identity, Iguodala didn't know, but promised Chen Mu that he would help him ask.
Soon, when they came to Weber's rented house, two good friends rang the doorbell while talking and laughing.
"Ding Dong"
Chris Webber is packing with the help of a moving company, and according to the agreement, the team will announce his layoff tomorrow. Webb, who has not yet been in contact with other teams, plans to go back to his hometown in Detroit for a while, and will talk about the rest later.
Hearing the doorbell, Webb thought it was the moving company's truck that had arrived, and when he opened the door, he couldn't help but be stunned, and then laughed happily.
"Haha, Chen, Andre, you're here!"
I haven't seen each other for more than ten days, but in the hearts of the three friends who are about to separate, it seems as long as a century.
Seeing that Weber's movement was no longer a big problem, Chen Mu and Iguodala also smiled comfortably and hugged their old friends deeply.
After a greeting and drinking the coffee brewed by Weber himself, the three people who did not belong to the same era finally had no topic to break the silence, and drank coffee quietly, each thinking about it.
"Tomorrow, Aaron will be back."
Suddenly, Weber turned the topic to the upcoming game without warning, and Chen Mu and Iguodala were in a little trance when they heard it, and it took a long time before they came back to their senses and nodded yes.
"This is a battle of focus, T-N-T will also be broadcast live across the country, and Philadelphia can win the national live broadcast without Allen, and you two are indispensable."
"Ha, if Aaron hadn't come back, I guess they wouldn't have come to do the live broadcast!"
Chen Mu and Iguodala looked at each other and smiled, and responded modestly.
"Now Denver has a terrible lineup, Marcus, Kenyon, Carmelo, Allen, Steve, and JR, Earl, Nene on the bench, the thickness is amazing."
Webber continued: "There were some injuries some time ago, but it seems that now it is basically recovered, and you are facing a tough battle. ”
Webber is right, in terms of strength, the Nuggets, who do not suffer on almost every point, and even have an advantage, will definitely give the 76ers an extremely difficult game.
In addition to them, the Nuggets also have Diawara, Nahoola, Anthony Carter and other players, such a neat lineup has both offense and defense, and the old coach George Karl can put on two completely different lineups at any time to fight left and right.
But what Chen Mu cares about the most is not these star players, but a guy who averages only 17 minutes of playing time per game.
'What I'm most worried about is not Allen and Carmelo scoring or Marcus and Kenyon being tough.
Weber seemed to see through Chen Mu's thoughts, and said thoughtfully: "At present, Chen is the only one in the team who averages more than 7 rebounds per game, right?" Did Steven overdo it? ”
"Exactly seven." Chen Mudao.
"Well, Steven is a very good guy, aggressive defensively, tall and long-armed, and not very good in rebounding, but definitely not too bad. averaged 278 minutes per game and scored 7 rebounds, which is not bad. ”
Webb nodded: "But in the Nuggets, there is a freak who has 7 rebounds in 17 minutes of playing time, and has 2.4 frontcourt rebounds. ”
"That's right, he's exactly what worries me the most."
Chen Mu knew that what Weber was referring to was the same person as he was thinking in his heart, and nodded: "According to the distribution of his playing time, he basically appeared in the connecting section, and I happened to be not on the field during that time period, so I don't know ......."
Chen Mu said, he also shook his head slightly, his brows furrowed, and he seemed to be a little worried.
Reggie Evans, another super undersized rebounding fanatic since Rodman, and an absolutely right rebounding geek, will come to Philadelphia tomorrow with the Denver Nuggets' flight.
Whether it's Howard or Garnett, in addition to being strong in rebounding, they are also the team's No. 1 offensive point, and they have a heavy task, grabbing rebounds is important, but as the core of the team, they can't put all their minds on grabbing rebounds.
But Reggie Evans, it's a different story.
"Hopefully, when the time comes, Louis Amondson and them will be able to withstand the onslaught of this monster......!"
A day later.
“WO-HOOOOOO~!”
With a strange scream, Charles Barkley and Kenny Smith, who had not been seen for a long time, appeared in front of the TV screens of sports fans across the United States.
Buckley held half of the unfinished pizza in his hand, munching on it, the cheese was long, like a giant spider web of a spider spirit, and the person who watched it was tired.
"Welcome to the Wajovia Center arena and welcome to another NBA game brought to you by T-N-T! I am your old friend Sir Charles, and Jin salutes you with the pizza in my hand~! WO-HOOOOO~! ”
"Ahem, please cover this half of the TV with a rag." Smith on the side held back a smile, stretched out his finger and pointed at Buckley, who was eating pizza, and said: "This is a shame in the history of live TV, a disaster, the narrator eats pizza in the live broadcast of the United States, it is unheard of, and it must be fired!" ”
"you!" Barkley wiped the oil from his mouth, and wiped his hand on Smith's suit, causing the latter to laugh maniacally and dodge sideways, Gu Zi said: "You know a fork, do you know philosophy?" Know what the ultimate secret of the universe is? ”
As he spoke, Barkley stretched out the pizza in his hand to the camera and said with a serious face: "Pizza, audience friends, the secret of the universe is pizza." ”
The hilarious duo kicked off the battle that attracted the attention of fans across the United States. (To be continued.) )