Chapter 22: A Beauty's Ride, the Wuling Hongguang

Lather the complex amino acid cleanser into a dense foam. Apply it evenly to the T-zone, chin, sides of the nose, and cheeks in sequence. Gently massage the entire face, then rinse thoroughly with clean water.

The entire cleansing process should be kept under four minutes.

Next, use a gentle toner by patting and spreading it evenly to fully hydrate the skin and relieve any tightness.

Then, apply lotion and cream to lock in the moisture, providing a moisturizing and nourishing effect.

Since the UV rays are strong today, finish with a layer of sunscreen.

Achieving fair and healthy skin is no easy task.

By the time Tang Song finished following the steps guided by Zhao Yaqian, twenty minutes had passed.

Afterward, he used the method taught by Tony to style a proper American Fade.

He changed into a spring outfit recommended by netizens: a long-sleeved shirt, a printed shirt jacket, straight-leg trousers, and skate shoes.

The clothes were all purchased online; the whole set cost only about 500 to 600 yuan, and the quality was excellent.

After admiring himself in the mirror for a while, Tang Song flashed a joyful smile.

Compared to his first day of transformation, he had truly undergone a world of change.

He actually looked a bit like a trendy guy now—very fashionable.

After a moment's thought, he put on his 3D mask again, stood in the same position as his first post, and took a full-body selfie.

He opened the CapCut app, stitched the two photos together, and then imported the changes in his weight scale values over the past 14 days, his daily fat-loss meals, and his exercise logs, one photo at a time. Adding a few smooth transitions and selecting an inspirational BGM, he quickly finished a 90-second summary video. This also marked the official end of his first stage of transformation.

After watching it repeatedly, a sense of satisfaction welled up in Tang Song's heart; he hadn't realized he had accomplished so much.

After a moment of reflection, he shared the video to Xiaohongshu.

Title: Summary of Phase One of my "Listen to Advice" Transformation Vlog.

Just as he finished posting...

*Buzz, buzz, buzz—* several WeChat messages popped up.

In the small group chat with his company colleagues, Guo Peng was sharing real photos of his beloved car and his driving impressions from the past two days.

It was clear that Brother Guo truly loved his little Civic.

Despite being a hardcore homebody, he had driven his car to a country park on a weekend morning and had even gone through the effort of taking many atmospheric photos.

Soon, other colleagues joined in, engaging in a heated discussion about cars.

Tang Song, who was about to own his first car, couldn't resist joining the conversation.

[Guo Peng: "@Tang Song, it's almost time. Get ready to head out? Let's meet at the auto repair shop."]

He checked his watch; it was 9:10 AM.

Thinking about the car he was about to see, Tang Song couldn't sit still. He replied quickly: "Heading out! See you in a bit!"

[Wang Yangyang: "@Tang Song @Guo Peng, remember to share your preferred car model in the group so we can give you some advice!"]

[Li Zhichao: "Buying a car is a big deal, you can't be vague about it. We'll brainstorm together."]

Tang Song smiled and replied with an "OK" emoji.

There were only five people in this small group, all colleagues he got along well with. They often ordered takeout together and played Honor of Kings, so they were quite invested in his car purchase.

...

Mingjun Auto Repair Shop was located on Taijing Road in the Qiaoxi District. The roadside was lined with dilapidated two-story buildings, various auto parts shops, and small eateries, giving it a distinct small-town vibe.

Tang Song got out of the taxi, passed through a simple large iron gate, and entered a spacious courtyard.

The first thing that caught his eye were about a dozen cars; some were arranged neatly, while others were being dismantled, repaired, or painted.

The surrounding area was filled with red-brick single-story buildings housing various equipment: lifts, tire changers, polishers, paint buckets...

Overall, it was a professional, albeit somewhat unglamorous, auto repair shop.

*Beep, beep, beep—* a short horn sounded.

Guo Peng emerged from a sedan, accompanied by a man wearing blue mechanic overalls.

As they approached, Guo Peng patted his shoulder and said admiringly, "Good heavens, you're looking really trendy today! I never noticed before, but you're actually quite good-looking. Your features aren't any worse than Du Shaokai's."

"Well, I'm about to buy a car, so I had to dress up a bit."

"Looks like you're determined! Come on, let me take you to pick a car! I happen to have a balloon in my car, and we'll pick up a bouquet of flowers by the roadside later. We'll set up a car pickup ceremony just like those 4S dealerships!"

"Brother Guo, you're a man of class. I like that!"

After some joking, Guo Peng introduced them: "This is my cousin, Li Mingjun. And this is the Tang Song I told you about—he's a very reliable guy and a technical god at our company."

Li Mingjun was about twenty-seven or twenty-eight years old, with a buzz cut and thick lips; he had a very kind smile.

The two exchanged greetings, officially meeting one another.

Then, they got straight to the point, looking at cars and taking test drives one by one.

There were a total of five cars in the yard that met his needs: prices under 40,000 yuan, fuel-efficient, durable, and in excellent condition.

Although he had seen the photos and descriptions on WeChat earlier, the feeling of touching the actual vehicles was different.

Exterior, interior, space, the "big three" components...

Under Li Mingjun's enthusiastic introduction, Tang Song learned about everything inside and out, gaining a complete understanding of all the cars.

Since leaving driving school, he had rarely driven, so he was exceptionally cautious.

Once all five cars had been test-driven, Guo Peng leaned in and asked, "So? Have you made up your mind?"

"Brother Guo, which one do you think is the best?" Tang Song was a bit indecisive.

For someone who had never owned a car, he liked every single one.

But as for "love at first sight" or feeling like he *had* to have one, there wasn't really such a thing.

For his first car, he simply wanted to choose something that felt most comfortable to drive and looked most pleasing to the eye, fulfilling a long-held small wish.

"I think that Arrizo 5 and the Fit are both quite good. One is newer with an automatic transmission, and the other holds its value well and is fun to drive. Whichever of those two you choose, you won't regret it."

"They are quite good." Tang Song opened the WeChat group chat; he had taken several videos during the test drives and sent them over to see his colleagues' opinions.

[Li Zhichao: "The Etios is the most suitable. I think small cars like that are the most fun to drive."]

[Wang Yangyang: "You must choose the Fit! The engine is awesome, it's a space magician—you can fold the back seats to carry a fridge. It's the best choice for young people!"]

[Liu Mingfang: "If we're talking about space, it has to be the Wuling Hongguang. @Tang Song, looking at the video you sent, that white Wuling looks pretty good. It has modified headlights and rims, stickers, and a roof rack. It's perfect for going on trips."]

As soon as she said this, everyone else in the group was amused and started making jokes.

[Li Zhichao: "It has to be the Wuling! Mid-engine, rear-wheel drive, supercar layout, power unknown—the stronger the opponent, the stronger it gets!"]

[Wang Yangyang: "It might not be there to show off with you when you're successful, but it'll be there to help you conquer the world when you're just starting out!"]

...

Tang Song froze for a moment, then turned his gaze toward a white Wuling Hongguang in the corner.

The body was decorated with black and gray patterns, the headlights were rounded, and the rims were blacked out; it looked exceptionally spirited under the sunlight.

Noticing his gaze, Li Mingjun smiled and said, "That's a 2020 Wuling Hongguang S, 1.5L manual, high trim.

The owner is an old customer of mine; the car has always been maintained and modified here, so the condition is absolutely fine.

This is the 5-seater version; once you fold the rear seats, the space is incredible.

Oh, by the way, the owner is a beautiful lady who runs a clothing store. It's a single-owner car with less than 50,000 kilometers on it.

She mainly used it for transporting clothes and passengers, so the condition is very fresh.

Because her business wasn't doing well and her family was pushing her to return to her hometown for work, she left the car here on consignment."

(End of Chapter)