mesbooks Chapter 35 Buying a Car
Chapter 35 Buying a Car
Seeing that the people blocking the doorway had left, Zhang Dequan breathed a sigh of relief.
But before he could even be happy for two seconds, Zhou Jing, the owner of the clothing store across the street who had been watching the commotion, came over and immediately poured cold water on his enthusiasm.
"Brother Zhang, I think you should reconsider. Zhao Xueming is a very vengeful person. If you offend him today, he will definitely gather a lot of people to block your shop tomorrow and prevent you from doing business."
"Huh? This..." Zhang Dequan looked at Lan Baojun, his furrowed brows so deep you could fit an egg inside.
Lan Baojun knew she was telling the truth. The first round had just passed, and while these petty thugs on the street wouldn't dare to do anything openly, they were still annoying to be around.
"Brother-in-law, don't be too anxious. Let's wait until Xiao Chuan comes back. If all else fails, I'll have Bao Qiang and the others come over tomorrow. I refuse to believe we can't handle them!"
Hearing Lan Baojun's forceful tone, Zhou Jing shook her head.
At first, that was what they thought too. They would just stubbornly refuse to give it to him, and if Zhao Xueming and his gang dared to lay a hand on them, they would report it to the police.
But Zhao Xueming and his gang never lay a hand on you. They just have seven or eight people sit in your shop every day and harass anyone who comes to buy something.
With thugs and hooligans in the store, who would dare to buy anything here?
In the end, after all the trouble, all they can do is pay money.
Zhang Beichuan, carrying two chickens, walked to the vicinity of the shop. Looking at the scattered crowd, who seemed to have just finished watching a spectacle, his heart tightened.
As soon as he entered the door, he saw the worried look on his grandfather's face.
"Third...Third Brother, what's wrong?"
Upon seeing him return, Zhang Dequan quickly recounted what had just happened, waiting for Zhang Beichuan to come up with a plan.
"Third Brother, Baojun did the right thing! We can't open this door. If we do, today it's 20, but what about tomorrow? Will we still be able to do business?"
Lan Baojun, who also had a furrowed brow, breathed a sigh of relief upon hearing his words.
After all, he was just someone Zhang Beichuan invited to help. His intentions were good, but he still caused trouble for the store.
"Xiao Chuan, I think we should have Baoqiang and the others come over tomorrow? That way, even if Zhao Xueming comes looking for trouble tomorrow, we won't be afraid of him!"
Lan Baojun had served in the army for several years, but no matter how good he was at fighting, he still understood the principle that two fists can't beat four hands.
Moreover, if a fight breaks out in the store, it will only cause more trouble.
Zhang Beichuan shook his head. "Brother Baojun, there's no need for that. Didn't Third Brother just say they won't fight you? If we bring Baoqiang and the others over, and a conflict breaks out due to the increased numbers, wouldn't we be the ones who suffer?"
"So we just watch them come knocking and cause trouble?"
Zhang Beichuan paused, looking at his angry great-uncle.
"I'll handle this tomorrow."
"You're going to handle this? What are you planning to do?" Zhang Dequan asked curiously as he approached.
"I'll have a plan for tomorrow!"
Zhang Beichuan subconsciously touched the pig-herding device tucked behind his waist. He'd have to let Zhao Xueming and the others experience the power of technology tomorrow.
Lan Baojun and Zhang Dequan were both stunned. They racked their brains but couldn't figure out what he could do.
If we report it to the police directly, these people will come back as soon as we get rid of them.
Whether it's the local police station or the county public security bureau, they can't possibly send people here to keep an eye on things every day, can they?
"Ogawa..."
Lan Baojun wanted to persuade him further, but Zhang Beichuan interrupted him.
"Baojun, wait until tomorrow. You guys go ahead with your business. I bought two chickens, I'll cook lunch and we can stew one together and have a meal."
Seeing his youngest son's nonchalant attitude, as if nothing was wrong, Zhang Dequan couldn't help but worry even more about tomorrow.
At noon, Zhang Beichuan personally cooked two yellow-feathered white-legged chickens with the help of Zhang Dequan.
With just simple seasoning, not even a speck of MSG, the whole house was filled with the aroma of chicken.
This taste reminded Zhang Beichuan of the stewed chicken his family used to make when he was a child.
"Come on, Third Brother, Baojun, try this chicken."
After Zhang Beichuan put a piece of chicken in each of their bowls, he happily began to eat.
When you eat this chicken, the meat is firm and chewy, and in no time your mouth will feel sticky, like it's covered in glue.
The chicken soup was so delicious that you couldn't help but want to have another bowl after just one.
Seeing Zhang Beichuan eating so heartily, Zhang Dequan and Lan Baojun exchanged a glance and smiled helplessly.
Because of Zhao Xueming's commotion this morning, the business that could have sold more than 200 yuan in the morning only sold a little over 100 yuan.
The three of them ate the meal with mixed feelings.
After lunch, Zhang Beichuan took advantage of his lunch break to suddenly decide to run back to 2026.
Zhang Beichuan then went to the nearby farmers' market to carefully check the prices.
Ordinary broiler chickens are 16 yuan per jin, while free-range chickens sell for as much as 60 yuan per jin. Eels are 40 yuan per jin, and the four common freshwater fish range from 8 to 17 yuan.
The biggest price difference is for eels, which can fetch a 100-fold price difference upon purchase and resale. Free-range chickens have a 30-fold price difference, while fish, though cheaper, still have a 10-fold price difference.
Zhang Beichuan, walking back, was grinning from ear to ear.
Finally, a solution has been found to legally source the funds. The free-range chickens and eels can be explained as local products collected from the countryside, thus clarifying the origin of the goods.
After figuring everything out, Zhang Beichuan went to a nearby market and bought a batch of nylon stockings.
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He borrowed a cart from the boss, carried several large bags of nylon socks back, and on the way to return the cart, Zhang Beichuan pondered that he needed to find a means of transportation.
Otherwise, it would be too much trouble to shop at both places. So he first ordered a flatbed cart online, then took the cash on the table and hailed a taxi to the nearest car market.
Standing at the entrance of the bustling auto city, Zhang Beichuan's goal was clear.
Buy a sturdy and durable van that can carry goods, so it will be convenient to transport free-range chickens, eels, nylon stockings, and other similar items later.
Since we're choosing a van, Wuling is naturally the first choice.
The sales consultant glanced at Zhang Beichuan's attire: Baleno pants and a white shirt with no discernible brand—a typical white-collar worker.
"Hello sir, are you looking at cars? This is our latest Wuling new energy vehicle. It has a long range, a moderate size, and is very suitable for city commuting..."
Zhang Beichuan waved his hand and glanced across the exhibition hall.
"I'm not interested in new energy vehicles or family cars. I want to see Wuling's classic gasoline-powered minivan, which can haul cargo and is durable."
The salesperson was stunned for a moment, then realized what was happening.
"Are you referring to the gasoline-powered versions of the Wuling Sunshine or Rongguang series?"
"Yes, yes, that's it."
"How about considering a new energy light truck? The gasoline version has rather basic features..."
"A good foundation is the most reliable, the simpler it is," Zhang Beichuan insisted.
It's just for hauling goods anyway, what's the point of having so many fancy features?
In addition, he has a range anxiety personality, so charging is never as fast as refueling.
"Okay, sir, please follow me."
Guided by the salesperson, he spotted a silver-gray Wuling Rongguang extended version parked in the corner.
The boxy body and simple design allow for the folding or even removal of the rear seats, creating a large cargo space.
"How much is this car?" Zhang Beichuan patted the sturdy body of the car.
"This is a 2025 model, with a significant discount. The final price is 51998 yuan," the salesperson quoted.
"Is it included in the household registration and license plate issuance? How many days will it take?"
"Registering the household registration will cost an extra thousand, and it can be done tomorrow."
Zhang Beichuan thought about it and realized he could handle it himself, though it would be a bit of a hassle and would cost a thousand yuan, but it would save him a lot of time.
"This is the one. Please help me register and put up the license plates."
"Yes, sir. Are you paying by loan or in full?"
I have a lot of cash on hand, so taking out a loan is definitely out of the question.
Zhang Beichuan waved his hand dismissively, "Full payment!"