nucmednet Chapter 25 Motorcycle
Chapter 25 Motorcycle
In those days, communication methods were extremely limited. Writing letters was too slow, and telegrams and telephones were too expensive. Moreover, the village simply did not have these facilities.
It seems that living in the city is still more convenient.
"My current address is No. 69 Jiangjia Village, Jiang'an County. I will move to the city in a while and I will tell you the new address then."
"Really? You're planning to move to the city? That's great! We can see each other more often then!"
Upon hearing the news that Jiang Yang was moving to the city, Li Wen seemed even happier than he was.
"Ok!"
Jiang Yang looked at Li Wen's bright smile and felt a strange sensation, but he quickly suppressed it.
He chuckled self-deprecatingly, thinking perhaps he was overthinking things.
After saying goodbye to Li Wen, Jiang Yang went to the county government compound, found Director Liu, and settled the remaining 1,500 yuan for the storefront rental.
At the same time, a contract was signed with the other party, setting a five-year lease term, with rent to be paid annually.
After completing the formalities, Jiang Yang was still not in a hurry to go home. Instead, he went to the only place in the county that sold motorcycles—the motor vehicle sales outlet under the county department store.
The storefront is small, with several motorcycles parked in front, some brand new and others looking quite old.
A saleswoman in blue overalls was sitting idly by the door eating sunflower seeds. When she saw Jiang Yang walking over, she immediately stood up and greeted him warmly.
"Comrade, looking to buy a motorcycle?"
"Yes, let's take a look first."
Jiang Yang nodded.
"We have all kinds of motorcycles here, domestically produced, imported, retired military vehicles, civilian vehicles, you name it. What kind are you looking for?"
The salesperson launched into a long and detailed introduction.
Jiang Yang's gaze swept over the old military motorcycles, and he looked somewhat disgusted. Although the military quality was undeniable, the design was rather disappointing.
Finally, Jiang Yang took a fancy to a brand-new imported motorcycle. Its streamlined body and shiny chrome parts were immediately appealing.
How much is this one?
Jiang Yang pointed to the imported motorcycle and asked.
"This is the latest imported motorcycle, with excellent performance, and the price is nine thousand eight hundred yuan."
The salesperson enthusiastically introduced the product.
"Don't let its price fool you, it's absolutely worth it, and you'll look incredibly prestigious riding it!"
Nine thousand eight is no small sum in this day and age; it's definitely not something an ordinary person can afford.
However, Jiang Yang is now considered a millionaire, and he will continue to earn money in the future, so he still has the spending power.
Most importantly, without a car, it is very inconvenient for him to get in and out of the city.
With this in mind, Jiang Yang hesitated only slightly before making up his mind.
"Okay, this one will do!"
"Great! You have excellent taste!"
The sales clerk beamed and efficiently issued the invoice and processed the paperwork.
Jiang Yang paid the money, completed the formalities, got on his brand-new motorcycle, twisted the throttle, and the engine roared. He excitedly rode the motorcycle towards home.
Jiang Yang rode his brand-new motorcycle into the village with a roar.
The sputtering of the engine broke the evening's tranquility, like a pebble thrown into a calm lake, creating ripples.
The workers in the yard stopped what they were doing and looked in the direction from which the sound came from, looking surprised. Jiang Dashan and Lin Xiulan also came out of the house, their faces full of doubt.
Jiang Yang rode a shiny motorcycle and came to a steady stop at the gate of the courtyard.
"My goodness! What is this thing?"
An older woman stared wide-eyed, her mouth agape enough to fit an egg.
Other workers also gathered around, chattering amongst themselves.
"This...this is one of those foreign motorcycles from the movies, right?"
"I've seen them in the county town, they're incredibly expensive!"
"Jiang Yang, where did this come from?"
Lin Xiulan asked in disbelief.
Jiang Yang smiled and nodded, then jumped off the motorcycle.
"Mom, Dad, this is what I just bought."
Jiang Dashan circled the motorcycle, carefully touching the body, his eyes filled with amazement.
"Wow, how much does this cost?"
"It's not expensive, only nine thousand eight."
Jiang Yang casually uttered a number that shocked everyone.
"Nine...nine thousand eight?!"
Everyone present gasped, as if they had heard something unbelievable.
Nine thousand eight!
In an era when even those with ten thousand yuan were extremely rare, a motorcycle cost a staggering nine thousand eight!
Lin Xiulan was also startled, and her face showed worry.
"Yangzi, where did you get so much money?"
"Mom, don't worry. Didn't I make three hundred sets of clothes for the state-run restaurant? This was bought with the money from selling those three hundred sets of clothes."
Jiang Yang comforted his mother, telling her not to worry.
Unlike Lin Xiulan, Jiang Dashan, though reluctant to spend money, was filled with pride seeing his son's success.
"Yangzi, you're really capable! You're much better than your father!"
An older woman asked cautiously, "Jiang Yang, is this motorcycle really worth ten thousand yuan?"
Jiang Yang laughed heartily, then took the meat he had bought from the car, waved his hand generously, and said boldly, "As long as everyone works hard, I guarantee that every family will be able to afford it in the future!"
When everyone heard this, they immediately cheered.
For dinner, Jiang Yang asked his mother to cook a few extra dishes to treat all the workers to a good meal.
The Jiang family courtyard was filled with laughter and joy, bustling with activity.
As night fell, the hustle and bustle subsided.
Lin Xiulan walked to Jiang Yang's side, her expression somewhat solemn.
"Yangzi, Jingtong came again this afternoon."
Jiang Yang's heart skipped a beat; he knew what was coming would eventually happen.
"She said... she wants to divorce you and wants you to meet her at the state-run restaurant tomorrow."
Jiang Yang nodded, his expression calm, but he couldn't hide his disappointment.
Su Jingtong still decided to leave.
The next day.
Jiang Yang rode his motorcycle, chugging along, until he arrived at the entrance of the state-run restaurant.
The firecrackers crackled and popped incessantly, gongs and drums resounded, and the crowds were immense, creating a lively scene. The staff of the state-run restaurant, dressed in their newly made uniforms, stood out in the crowd, attracting much attention and discussion.
Jiang Yang parked his motorcycle and immediately spotted Li Wen waiting at the door.
Today she wore the dress Jiang Yang had given her before, which made her skin look fair and made her stand out in the crowd like a graceful lotus flower.
"Li Wen!"
Jiang Yang greeted him with a smile.
When Li Wen saw Jiang Yang, she was first stunned, and then an incredulous look appeared on her face.
"Jiang Yang! Were you the one who came here on the motorcycle just now?"
"It's me! What? Doesn't it look like me?"
Jiang Yang struck a rare, cocky pose, which made Li Wen cover her mouth and giggle.
"You can ride a motorcycle? Did you buy this one?"
Li Wen knew that Jiang Yang had made a deal with the state-run restaurant and must have made a lot of money, which is why she asked this question.
"Yes, I just bought it yesterday."
Upon seeing Jiang Yang admit it, Li Wen's eyes widened.
"I heard that these imported motorcycles cost nearly ten thousand yuan. You just bought them like that? Jiang Yang, you're really something! You have to take me for a ride later!"
"no problem!"
Jiang Yang readily agreed.
As the two were talking, Yang Fen came out of the restaurant and called out to Jiang Yang from afar.
"Brother Jiang, why aren't you coming in? Come on in, we'll have dinner together later!"