According to the laws of the Confederation, civilian facilities could be equipped with energy guns, but there were stringent requirements regarding the caliber of these weapons.

However, obtaining a permit for such modifications was extremely difficult.

For Aneng nuclear cars, this was never an issue.

Moreover, the rapid-fire energy guns added to Aneng nuclear cars were riddled with irregularities. For instance, their firing and projectile speeds far surpassed those of ordinary energy guns, rivaling the most advanced military technology.

And although the caliber didn't exceed the standard limit, these rapid-fire energy guns employed a patented technology exclusively acquired by the Aneng Group. This technology allowed for energy compression in the ammunition to far exceed normal levels. With the same caliber, each energy bullet's power even surpassed that of standard military energy grenades!

To put it simply, it was essentially an energy autocannon!

This was the benefit of privilege. All these details were highly classified and out of reach for the average citizen, who could only access publicly available data that ostensibly complied with all laws of the Confederation.

If ordinary citizens truly believed that those in the privileged class adhered to the law just as they did, they were simply naive.

Chen Gu took a stroll around the spacious showroom, which housed dozens of models of nuclear cars.

In front of each model stood a dedicated salesperson responsible for providing introductions. Seeing that Chen Gu wasn't accompanied by any other sales staff, they all treated him with indifference.

Only when Chen Gu asked questions did they offer a few lukewarm replies.

Chen Gu moved to the front of the most expensive model, the "Ground Palace IV." The car's design was exceptionally sleek, featuring a transformation capability that allowed it to switch freely between two distinct styles.

Currently, it was displayed in a sports car-like configuration, which was very eye-catching.

Its other form boasted a "reserved and sophisticated" appearance—much more understated. It could drive right past you, and you might never realize it was a car worth two hundred forty million.

Yes, this car's price tag was two hundred forty million.

Chen Gu was quite satisfied with this car. If it were my own money, I definitely wouldn't spend over two hundred million on a vehicle. That amount could buy a significant amount of advancement resources, he thought.

He checked the time and muttered to himself, The Bureau of Mystic Security is moving a bit slowly.

Just then, several salespeople—three women and one man—emerged from a nearby office area, complaining as they walked. "Why do we even need sales targets for a shop like ours? We barely get any customers all year."

"We just need to land one rich sucker, and that'll cover us for the year. What's that old saying again...?"

"No business for three years; one deal feeds you for three."

"Exactly!"

One of the female salespeople, who was slightly more attractive than the others, added, "You all really lack ambition. What's the big deal about car sales commissions? Anyone who can afford these cars is loaded. If you can just seize the opportunity to marry into a wealthy family..."

"Stop dreaming! You think anyone from a wealthy family would actually look at us? The best we could hope for is to be a kept woman in a gilded cage."

"I'd be perfectly fine with being a kept woman in a gilded cage!"

"Speaking of daydreaming, Xiao Xi, are you still clinging to your dream of becoming a movie star?"

Nearby stood a saleswoman named Xiao Xi. She was petite, with a pale complexion. Her features weren't striking at first glance, but she possessed a naturally soft and delicate aura that tended to evoke a man's protective instincts. She blushed slightly and silently lowered her head.

The only male salesperson in the group couldn't bear it any longer. "Xiao Xi graduated from a proper film academy! What's wrong with her wanting to be a movie star? Is that a crime? You're the ones who should be ashamed, always dreaming of becoming mistresses to rich men!"

Chen Gu couldn't help but glance at the girl named Xiao Xi. As a Great Actor, he saw through her act in an instant.

A perfectly timed expression, combined with her natural demeanor, was enough to make the male salesperson jump to her defense, even at the risk of offending his other colleagues. This girl's got some skill, Chen Gu noted with an inward nod.

Just as the other women were about to retort, Xiao Xi spoke up again, perfectly timed, in a soft voice, "Stop arguing. There's a customer here, and the manager is watching from upstairs."

The group of salespeople stopped bickering, though they muttered amongst themselves, "You can tell he can't afford anything. Anyway, I'm not serving him."

Xiao Xi, however, adopted an "every visitor is a guest" attitude and walked briskly towards Chen Gu. "I'll assist him," she offered, more to her colleagues than to Chen Gu directly.

"Hello, sir. This is our most advanced 'Ground Palace IV.' Is there anything specific you would like to know? I can introduce it to you," she then said to Chen Gu.

Chen Gu smiled faintly, glanced at the time, and said, "Alright, show me around."

Xiao Xi gave a very earnest presentation, her enunciation clear and her intonation well-controlled. Chen Gu made another mental note: Her foundation in line delivery must be quite solid too.

After introducing the "Ground Palace IV," Xiao Xi showed Chen Gu several other models.

Throughout the showroom, the other salespeople remained at their posts, looking indifferent. They couldn't be bothered that Xiao Xi was willing to waste her efforts. Only the few female colleagues who had come out with her earlier stood to the side, making snide remarks and constantly rolling their eyes in Chen Gu and Xiao Xi's direction.

At that moment, while Xiao Xi was mid-introduction, Chen Gu's phone rang, interrupting her. He answered it.

"Hello, Chen Gu. This is An Guanghai," said the voice on the line. "There were some misunderstandings before. I think we need to clear things up."

Chen Gu replied nonchalantly, "I'm at the Aneng Nuclear Car Experience Center."

Then, he hung up and gestured for Xiao Xi to continue.

Suddenly, the manager who had been upstairs, along with the general manager from an even higher floor, rushed down hastily. Reaching the main hall, the manager urgently called out, "Everyone, gather around! The big boss is coming!"

He then warned sharply, "All of you, look sharp! If anyone messes up in front of the big boss, they'll have me to answer to, and it won't be pretty!"

The manager shouted to Xiao Xi, "What are you still doing with him? Get over here, quickly!"

"But…" Xiao Xi's expression perfectly conveyed her dilemma. Chen Gu, greatly appreciating her performance, said encouragingly, "Go on, don't worry about me."

"That… wouldn't be right, would it?" she hesitated.

Chen Gu gave her an encouraging nod. "It's fine. Go ahead."

"Sir, I'm truly sorry," Xiao Xi said with a slight bow, then turned to greet the "big boss."

Soon, several cars pulled up to the store entrance. An elderly man with narrowed eyes and graying temples, holding a walking stick and surrounded by a retinue of bodyguards, strode into the store with an air of extraordinary authority.

"Mr. An, hello! I am the general manager of this store…"

The general manager hadn't even finished his introduction when An Guanghai gently raised a hand, his white-gloved palm silencing him.

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