sbdcsierra Chapter 1676 New Car on the Road
Chapter 1676 New Car on the Road
Chapter 1676 New Car on the Road
The two brothers were overjoyed, as they could drive the car back ahead of schedule.
Even though they were burdened with debt, they were happy because they owed it to their third uncle, not to anyone else.
The money they earn in the next two years can be deducted from their third uncle's account; they feel relaxed even though they have no money of their own.
"Third Uncle, should we just rent our tractors to other people and let them pick up the goods at the dock themselves?"
"It's your own car, you can figure out what to do with it."
“Then we’ll rent it to our cousins for 5 yuan a day, which will be 150 yuan a month, more than enough for living expenses.”
Ye Yaodong nodded. "That's fine too."
The two had just emptied their pockets, so they could rent out the tractor and get about a hundred yuan a month for living expenses. Ye Chenghe could also send some money back to his wife.
He added two more vehicles, making a total of six large vehicles, which should be enough for now.
However, we still need to train drivers. We'll arrange for someone to accompany the car for a few months before sending them here to take the driving test.
"Have you guys eaten yet? If not, let's go out to eat together. After we eat, come back and settle into our rooms. Get some rest; we left before dawn."
"While waiting for the bus, I bought a pancake from a roadside vendor. Does that count as having eaten it? It was too cold, and I didn't want to linger outside, so I took the bus back early."
Ye Yaodong got up, picked up the overcoat draped over the sofa, and tied on a scarf.
"Let's go out and get something to eat. There's a restaurant nearby, not far away."
"okay."
"Third Uncle, when is your car arriving? It feels like you've been talking about it for months."
"Let's wait until Chinese New Year. If bad luck comes here, we'll go home and open it again."
"Oh, how much?"
"What? You have an idea?"
Ye Chenghe shook his head vigorously, "No way, I don't even have ten yuan in my pocket right now, how could I dare to even think about it?"
"Work hard, and you'll have opportunities in the future."
"Forget it, cars aren't practical. Only a big boss like you is suitable to have one. If I had money, I would definitely buy a big car, not a small one."
"You won't feel that way later."
"What?"
"Because large trucks are suitable for hauling goods, bicycles are not windproof or rainproof and are slow, while cars are suitable for transportation and are convenient for taking the whole family out."
Ye Chengjiang said, "That's not suitable for me. I'm all alone and don't have a family to help me. So I'll buy a big cart."
"Ha, isn't Lin Beilin a person?"
"Well, that's true. I still have my parents to take care of in my old age."
Ye Chenghe said, "It's not that precious. We need to travel by car. Having a bicycle is already a blessing."
Ye Chengjiang echoed this sentiment.
"I hope to hear you say this again 30 years from now."
"Cut~"
With so many of them, it took them quite a while to eat, and they didn't get back until eight or nine o'clock.
Back at the villa, we quickly assigned rooms and went to bed early.
The next day, after sleeping until he naturally woke up, he went to the bank to withdraw money and accompanied them to complete the formalities. His two cars had already been registered and could be driven away at any time.
Ye Yaodong plans to wait until the two of them have their license plates registered before driving them away together.
They don't know how long it will take to get their licenses, and getting the vehicle registration won't be quick either. After he finished the formalities, he went to the shipyard first.
Another vessel, the Pioneer 2, is nearing completion. If we can acquire this one, deep-sea cargo collection will be much easier.
Following this ship, there are two more, Dongyu No. 2 and No. 3, which are similar in configuration to Dongyu No. 2, so they are listed in order, only referencing the size of the Pioneer No. 2 in terms of hull size.
Taking advantage of his free time, he went to check on the progress.
When I returned to the villa after lunch, several people were already there.
Ye Chenghe jumped up from the sofa. "Third Uncle, why are you only getting back now?"
"Wouldn't it be around this time after we finish eating?"
"Let's go, let's hurry up and drive home."
"You've already eaten."
Ye Chengjiang replied, "I ate. I've been waiting for you for several hours. I originally wanted to go to the shipyard to find you, but I was afraid you were on your way back, so I had to come back and wait."
"Let's go then, get the car, and drive back as soon as possible."
"Oh, oh, wow... Let's get the car..."
Ye Chenghe and Ye Chengjiang excitedly rushed out.
The hoods of the four Dongfeng EQ140 trucks, all a grayish-green color, were adorned with large red flowers, looking cheerful and ready to welcome their owners.
This car is designed with functionality as its top priority. The front is square and upright, without any smooth curves. The two huge square glass headlights are like a pair of bright eyes.
The exterior is covered by a horizontal metal bumper, so thick it seems capable of smashing through any obstacle in its path. In the center is the striking double-swallow logo.
As soon as they arrived at the factory gate, they went straight to their cars.
Which one is mine?
"Which of these four identical ones is mine?"
Ye Yaodong pointed to the two cars on the far right, "These two are mine, and those two are yours. Go inside and ask the staff which car each of you owns. There are license plate numbers that correspond to each car."
They ran inside before they could even exchange a word.
A short while later, someone came out with them, pointed out which car belonged to whom, gave them a form to sign, and then handed over the keys.
They excitedly signed without even looking at it, then took the keys and happily circled their car.
"Third Uncle, did you bring your camera?"
"Yes, Uncle, didn't you say you'd take a picture of us when you picked up the car?"
"I didn't bring it. Let's take the photos when we get back to the factory." Ye Yaodong glanced at the form that needed to be signed before signing his name. This was the handover form.
"what……"
The two were somewhat disappointed.
"It's the same as taking the photos again when we get back."
"Ok."
The two couldn't wait to get into the car.
Ye Yaodong also opened the door of the new car. Although he didn't know how to drive, he still planned to sit in it and experience it.
The cab was filled with the smells of rubber, engine oil, and the distinctive smell of a new car.
The seat made a hissing sound as soon as you sat down; it was filled with foam.
The artificial leather on the outside will likely peel off in just a few years.
The gear lever is long and straight, like a lump of iron, and it takes a lot of strength to shift gears.
In his opinion, the car was obviously too old, but it was brand new, which was a rare luxury for others. Having such a car was impressive enough.
The other two, Ade and Alu, who had just graduated, were already eagerly waiting to get started.
Ye Yaodong sat down for a moment to get a feel for the place before getting off and handing the keys to the two men.
"Go ahead, get up there and experience it. Later, you two cars will drive in the middle, and they'll drive at the front and back."
"Good boss."
"Boom—buzzing..."
The engine starts with a steady, powerful sound.
"You all get on the bus, just pick one."
After Ye Yaodong finished speaking, he went to Ye Chengjiang and said, "Wait a moment, I'll ride in your car. You drive in front, Ye Chenghe will bring up the rear, and the other two who just passed the test will drive in the middle to follow you."
"Okay, Third Uncle."
He gave Ye Chenghe some more instructions before climbing back into the passenger seat.
Ye Chengjiang grinned widely, staring excitedly ahead.
"Hold on tight, Uncle, I'm off."
"Let's go, take it easy, don't get carried away. You have two lives in your hands," Ye Yaodong said with some concern, gripping the seatbelt.
"No, I've been driving for a long time now, hanging out with Lin Guangming and Lin Guangwen. I've even been taking turns driving with them for the past two months. Don't worry, we're lucky."
"I'll trust you this once, let's go."
"Beep—beep—!"
He honked the horn once, and then the car slowly started moving, gradually increasing its speed until it reached the main road, where it slowed down again to wait for the cars behind it.
The three cars behind also took turns honking their horns before starting, following one after another.
Ye Yaodong looked in the rearview mirror and saw three cars behind him, all decorated with big red flowers, their red and green colors making them particularly eye-catching.
The dust kicked up by the wheels left a long, swirling trail of yellowish-brown smoke behind the convoy.
This is definitely a head-turner on the road.
It's still midday now, but it will be completely dark by the time the factory opens. However, the journey won't be far then.
They were traveling on a county road, which was deserted at midday, with only the fields receding on both sides.
"How is it? How does it feel?"
Ye Yaodong casually rested his hand on the window frame, and could clearly feel every vibration from the engine.
"Hehe, it's so cool and exciting."
As he spoke, he honked the horn twice more, "Beep—beep—!"
"Beep—!" "Beep—!" "Beep—!"
As soon as his car finished honking, the cars behind him seemed to receive a signal and began to honk their horns one after another.
Ye Yaodong laughed and scolded, "Look how smug you are."
"Of course, this is a big truck! I bought it with all my savings. Take a picture of it when I get back, make sure it looks good, so we can pass it down when we're old."
"Wouldn't that require me to park my car in a row for taking pictures?"
"Sure, that would be so cool! Uncle can even moor all your boats together for a photo."
"You don't need to do any work. It's made so easy. Just focus on driving."
“I remember you had photos of fishing boats. It seems like it was when you came to Zhoushan. Dozens of boats followed behind, like a thousand sails passing by. It looked very impressive. I saw the photos in your album.”
"Ah."
"Uncle, your photo album is really something else. It has all kinds of photos. It will be a wonderful memory for you in the future."
"of course."
"When I save enough money, I also want to buy a camera, to record things like you, and then put them in an album."
"Sure, you're all alone anyway, so you can earn your own money and spend it as you please."
"Nonsense! Who's all alone? I still have my dad, mom, and sister!"
After Ye Chengjiang finished speaking, he added, "It would be great if you had a camera with you right now, so you could take a picture of my dashing driving style."
"Damn it, go home and show off later."
Ye Chengjiang drove his new car onto the road, his excitement only able to be calmed by talking. He chattered on and on like a chatterbox.
Ye Yaodong was completely overwhelmed by what he heard; there were responses at the beginning, but he kept rambling on and on.