Chapter 1694: The Difficulty of Small Cars

Ye Fu couldn't sleep all night with excitement after seeing his son and grandsons decide on 4 large vehicles at once.

Once upon a time, he only asked his children and grandchildren to be full, not to worry about food and drink, and to be able to shoulder responsibilities and support the family.

Who would have thought that even his grandsons would be so promising, each able to afford a large vehicle!

If those large vehicles were in hand, these two grandsons would really never have to worry for the rest of their lives, eating and drinking well.

Ah Hai also doesn't have to worry. He has a father-in-law who is a factory director, and he himself has set up a small workshop for boat accessories. I heard it's already looking decent.

And the other two grandsons, Ye Chenghu and Ye Chengyang, have even less to worry about. With a father like Ye Yaodong, they will never have to worry for the rest of their lives, and they will have more money than they can spend in the future.

As for the granddaughters in the family, there is even less to worry about. They haven't reached the age yet, and a bunch of matchmakers are coming to inquire.

Who doesn't know that their family conditions are good, and the children themselves have jobs and can earn money? They don't have to worry about getting married at all. It's not difficult to find someone with good conditions.

Ye Fu was so happy that he tossed and turned. He will be a great-grandfather again next year. Only in his early 60s, his life is fulfilled.

He now has too strong a desire to confide. He wants to make a phone call too much, but unfortunately, he is already lying in bed, and it is not good to go out to make a special phone call when it is dark. He can only hold it in by himself and wait until tomorrow.

This also caused him to be so excited that he couldn't sleep all night, and he had two big dark circles under his eyes when he got up the next day.

"What did you do last night? Did you go to be a thief? Those eye bags are swollen like goldfish bubbles, and the area around your eyes is as black as a panda."

As soon as Ye Yaodong finished saying this, the others also looked at Ye Fu.

Ye Fu laughed, "I was just so happy that I couldn't sleep. Even Ajiang and Chenghe are promising, and we won't have to worry in the future."

"You didn't have to worry in the first place. You are not the father, so it's not your worry."

"Then I'm also happy that your eldest brother and second brother don't have to worry."

"You'd better worry about when you'll retire. I'll buy you a small car, and I think you'll really have to work until you're 80."

"When I can't work anymore, I'll retire."

"Let's go. Go sign them up for the large vehicle license exam early. After signing up, we'll go look at small cars. If possible, let's just decide now."

Ye Fu was happy and asked while walking: "Decide now? Won't it be too early? I don't even know how to drive yet."

"Didn't you say yesterday that you could drive two laps?"

"That was practicing on the ground, without speeding up, just driving slowly in first gear. How can that work on the streets outside? I still have to learn more."

"It's not that you can drive away immediately after buying. Of course, you have to wait. Decide in advance now. You should be able to pick up the car when you pass the exam."

"Yes, yes, yes, you have to wait. Then decide in advance, and then just in time when I pass the exam." Ye Fu was extremely happy. As soon as he passed the license exam, he would have a car to drive.

"You still think thoroughly. Otherwise, it would be winter break by the time I pass the exam. If I go to reserve it then, I won't be able to pick up the car until after the New Year in the spring, which is too late."

"Look first. I don't know when I can pick up the car. Decide early. If the car arrives, it's up to us when to drive it home. It's best to pick up the car before the New Year."

Ye Chengjiang asked: "Then if the car is in hand, do we have to drive it home?"

"Of course! Of course, we have to drive the new car home after buying it!" Ye Fu said as a matter of course.

Ye Chengjiang said hesitantly: "It shouldn't be very safe on the road, especially since it's approaching the New Year. It shouldn't be peaceful. Small cars..."

Ye Fu frowned when he heard this, and was also a bit uncertain, "Was it not peaceful on the road when you took the large vehicle up before?"

"We encountered a few incidents. Those who were easy to talk to were passed by giving some money, and those who were not easy to talk to... I had encountered them with Third Uncle's friends before, and there were fights..."

"Then... then what should we do? Then don't drive it back?"

Ye Yaodong said calmly: "The car is not in hand yet, and you are already worried about this? No need to worry, what's there to worry about? Things will naturally work out when they reach the bridge."

"These are all things right in front of us. If the new car is bought, how can we not drive it back?"

"If you want to drive it back, then drive it back. When the time comes, ask my friends in advance when they have goods to transport, and you can follow them."

Or ask those retired soldiers to borrow military uniforms to wear. All 4 of them are the same model, and they are military green Dongfeng EQ140s, which are quite deceptive.

Who dares to rob the army's car? Tired of living.

And wait until they reach the scope of their county, then take off the clothes early.

"Then we'll talk about it when the time comes."

If the new car isn't driven back, wouldn't that be a lot less style?

Who doesn't want to earn a lot of money and return home in glory.

"Eat breakfast first. Don't say, the taste here is quite strange. There is actually salty soy milk, added with seaweed, dried shrimp, and fried dough sticks. The taste is quite good. I was quite resistant at first, but after eating it once, I found it quite delicious."

"Only you think it's good. I don't want to eat it. It's weird. There is actually salty soy milk."

"Yes, I've learned something. There is actually salty soy milk, and salty tofu pudding. I'm convinced. They eat so strangely."

"You all try it. It's really delicious. Salty tofu pudding is also delicious. The main thing is that the sauce must be adjusted well."

Everyone shook their heads. Except for Ye Yaodong, none of them could accept salty tofu pudding and salty soy milk. It's a weird taste.

"Try it. It won't kill you. It's really delicious..."

"No, it's so strange. You can beat me to death and I won't eat it..."

Ye Yaodong stuffed a spoonful directly into Ye Chenghu's mouth, making his facial features wrinkle into a ball, and he wanted to spit it out as soon as he opened his mouth.

"Swallow it for me. If you spit it out, all your pocket money for this month will be deducted."

Ye Chenghu rolled it a few times in his mouth and swallowed it immediately, without tasting any flavor.

"Is it delicious?"

He shook his head hurriedly.

"Wild boars can't eat fine bran. I stuffed it into your mouth and you just swallowed it like that."

"Dad, you eat it by yourself." Ye Chenghu took his breakfast, carried his sweet soy milk, and turned to the table behind him, dodging it.

Ye Yaodong didn't force him. He shared the delicious food with them, but they were like floods and beasts.

After breakfast, they asked about the bus route, got on the bus, and went to sign up for the truck license exam first.

After signing up, Ye Yaodong asked the staff where to buy a small car.

After being surprised, the staff explained to him with some enthusiasm.

You have to go to the Modu Mechanical and Electrical Equipment General Company. This is the only regular official channel now.

This is not the dealership mentioned now, but a planned allocation unit.

The selling price of a mainstream model Volkswagen Santana is about 170,000 to 200,000 RMB.

And the monthly salary of ordinary employees in Modu at that time was about 200-300 yuan.

This means it would take a family decades of not eating or drinking to save enough.

The only people who can afford cars are a very small number of individual households, private business owners, overseas Chinese, or those who got rich first through other means.

The staff was not enthusiastic. People with strength can be sought after everywhere.

However, wanting to buy a small car is more complicated than he imagined. It's not that you can reserve it after you want to buy it, but you have to get an indicator, and it can only be done after approval.

He has to apply for a car purchase indicator to the "Office for Controlling Social Group Purchasing Power" in Modu, referred to as the "Control Office."

He also has to prove the "legitimacy" and "necessity" of his car purchase, and that the source of funds is legal.

I heard that the approval is very strict, and it is difficult for individuals to get indicators...

Ye Yaodong's heart went cold when he heard this. No wonder there are so many smuggled cars along the coast. The official indicators are not easy to approve, so isn't the smuggled car market big?

He thought it was because smuggled cars were cheap and didn't need complicated procedures.

And the reason why his truck could be successfully reserved was because he had already obtained the operation qualification, had a "Business License" and "Road Transport Permit," and had the qualification to purchase it.

And buying a truck is not for enjoyment, but for production. Plus, the policy encourages private purchase of trucks, which is part of "invigorating the economy."

And small cars are different, focusing on consumption and enjoyment.

Not only did Ye Yaodong feel cold, but Ye Fu's originally passionate heart also felt cold.

The staff said that the control office indicators are not easy to get, so it must be really not easy to get.

Ye Chenghu comforted: "The staff said that the control office indicators are not easy to get, but they didn't say they definitely couldn't be gotten. Otherwise, why are there small cars running around on the street? Dad, do you want to ask your friends?"

"Go back first. I'll inquire first. It's not good to always trouble others. If I can solve it myself, I'll solve it myself."

"Then go back? Not going to look at cars?" Ye Fu was extremely disappointed, thinking he could see the car in advance.

"If you want to look, you can't look. There is no approval slip, and I guess no one will pay attention."

Ye Chengjiang said: "If you can't buy it through regular channels, it doesn't mean you can't buy it through other channels. Let's talk about it when we go back."

Ye Chenghe also echoed, "Yes, if you can't buy it through regular channels, it doesn't mean other channels. Third Uncle knows so many friends, are you afraid you can't get a car? If you can't go through regular channels, forget it. Let's talk about it when we go back."

Ye Fu was comforted. Indeed, Dongzi knows so many people, buying a car is not a difficult thing. If you can't buy it through legal and compliant channels, then they will find other ways.

He is not that he hasn't heard of smuggled cars, there are plenty.

"Then we can't buy Hongqi."

"I'll inquire first. You should go practice driving if you should today."

Ye Fu nodded. Anyway, the driving technique learned is his own. Dongzi can always get a small car.

Ye Yaodong let them go back by themselves, while he went to the shipyard to stroll around and inquire by the way.

Only then did he understand how difficult the control office indicators were, and Hongqi cars couldn't be bought at all, they were not for sale.

If you want, you can only have Volkswagen Santana or Xiali. Even Jetta was just released this year.

The identity attribute of Hongqi cars completely exceeds the category of "cars." It is a ceremonial tool and production material closely related to the country's political life.

From the day of its birth, Hongqi cars were not designed for ordinary people, or even for ordinary officials.

It is the car for national leaders and the highest-level ceremonial car, used to receive foreign heads of state and distinguished guests.

All Hongqi cars are produced according to plan. After each car rolls off the line, the distribution is based on administrative level and political needs, not market demand.

It represents the peak of our country's automobile industry and the image of the country, and is a political symbol and national asset.

When Ye Yaodong thought of buying a car at that time, the first thing that came to his mind was Hongqi, also because of the Hongqi that appeared in the TV parade.

When watching it, it was really blood-boiling.

He came from the future and knew that buying a car now was not so easy, but he didn't know that Hongqi cars were so special.

It is extremely difficult for individuals to buy any car, let alone a Hongqi with such a special status.

Don't even think about it.

He inquired again, and the control office indicators were difficult to get, so he also retreated and prepared to go back and ask Lin Jishang.

Regular channels are not easy to handle, so use other channels.

Rules are dead, people are alive.

After understanding the car, he inquired about the office building in Pudong, and the news he got was that he had to negotiate with the government himself, and he needed to contact and negotiate with officials of the Pudong Development Office himself.

This is very complicated, and foreign capital is also in contact.

Thinking that he only has a few million or ten million, cough, he still waits to buy a building, don't be too greedy.

But in a few years, his funds will definitely be more abundant, and he will definitely not be satisfied with these at that time.

Not much money, but a big heart, always wanting to do something big. This time he has to shrink back and properly manage his processing factory and fishing boats.

The old business is still familiar and easy for him, and he can earn money with his eyes closed.

However, many were passed here, but when he turned around and contacted Lin Jishang, this guy really didn't let him down.

He said he wanted to get a small car. Although Lin Jishang didn't give a definite answer, only saying he would ask, he also said it shouldn't be a big problem.

When he went back at night and told his father, his father was surprised again, it was simply a turn for the better.

Ye Fu's mood was not very high all day today, and he practiced driving without energy or motivation. Now he is full of energy again.

"Can you really get one?"

"Yes, and the price is cheaper. For example, Volkswagen Santana, maybe only half the price."

Ye Fu was excited, "Then it's still better this way. If it's not easy to approve, we'll find channels to buy it ourselves, which is more money-saving!"

"We find ways to buy it ourselves, and it's even cheaper? Such a good thing, is it okay for trucks?" Ye Chengjiang asked.

"Dreaming?"

Ye Fu asked again: "Then what brands can be bought? How much does it cost? Can there be Hongqi?"

"It's impossible to have Hongqi. Hongqi is a ceremonial car..."

Ye Yaodong popularized the special nature of Hongqi to them. Everyone was surprised after hearing it, and Ye Fu's mouth opened and closed.

"This... this car is so awesome? I... my vision is too good, right?"

"90% of the cars that can be gotten through channels are from the little devils..."

"No!" Ye Fu said with a straight face, refusing flatly, "I don't want the little devils' cars even if you give them to me."

"You really don't want it if I give it to you?"

"If you want to spend money to buy it, then don't. It's not that there are no cars to choose from. Don't want the little devils' cars. Just the Santana you just mentioned, is that domestic?"

"Yes, right."

"This is also domestic. Why is it sold so expensive in China, costing 170,000 or 200,000, but it's half cheaper when it comes in from outside channels? Isn't it produced by our own country? Why is it sold more expensive here, and cheaper when it comes in from outside?"

"This has to be said about the control office indicators, as well as consumption tax, planned production costs, and so on. In foreign markets, especially Europe and America, the same model is much cheaper due to large-scale production and fierce market competition. Plus smuggling, and no need for a large amount of tariffs."

Ye Fu listened as if he understood, but he also understood that the channels they got were cheaper than official ones.

"Then let's buy Santana. Is it only 80,000-90,000, 100,000?"

"Yes, right. There are also better German-made cars, Mercedes..."

"No, no, just domestic. It's cheaper. It's fine if it can drive. Why should I, an old man, drive such an expensive one? And if we get a foreign car, won't others know that we didn't buy it through regular channels?"

"That's true. After all, it will be used to pick up guests."

"Yes, we buy domestic ones. When others see it, they will think we have some connections and got an approval slip to buy it."

Speaking of this, Ye Fu paused, and asked nervously: "Should the channels we bought be the same as the official ones? Is it easy to get a license plate? Will we be caught?"

"It won't go as far as being caught. At most, there are no legal procedures. You have to let people forge it, and then go to get a license plate. Anyway, there is a mature system. Are there few channel cars in these years? More than regular cars."

"That's true." Ye Fu relaxed.

Ye Chenghu asked curiously: "Then Dad, when can the car be in hand? Can I get it when Grandpa passes the driver's license exam?"

"Who guarantees this for you? Uncertain things, wait."

"Grandpa also said he would drive to pick me up and drop me off at school!"

"Dreaming, give me an honest bicycle to go to school."

Ye Chenghu turned his head to look at Ye Fu, Ye Fu winked at him, and he became honest instantly.

Ye Fu asked again: "Dongzi, is Santana the only domestic one? Are there any others? Have you already decided?"

"There are not many domestic varieties now. Basically, it is mainly Santana. Xiali is also available. Xiali is cheaper and was just released this year."

"How much cheaper? Then let's buy the cheaper one?"

"Ask first. The price is not so absolute now, it's floating."

And is he embarrassed to ask for the price and bargain? Help ask for the car first, if there is a car, everything else is easy to talk about.

"Good, good, good, then ask and inquire first, and tell people to want domestic ones."

"Yes."

Ye Fu was happy and happy again. The depression of the whole day today was swept away.

Ye Chengjiang said enviously: "Third Uncle, you are really amazing. You spent more than 100,000 yesterday, and today you ordered a small car for another 100,000. You spend more than 100,000 at every turn. It's too cool to spend."

"If you earn a lot, you naturally spend a lot."

"If only my dad could earn money like you."

"Ah? Isn't it you? Do you still expect your dad to earn more money for you to spend?"

"Of course? You are the same generation as my dad, shouldn't I expect my dad to earn money like you? If he earns more money, won't I be relaxed? No need to go through wind and rain every day, no day and no night."

Ye Chenghu said: "Dad, work hard, come on!"

"If I earn money so hard, if you don't study well, I will pull your belt off."

Ye Chenghu's head shrank back immediately, not daring to interrupt.

Ye Yaodong looked at Ye Chengjiang again, "Relying on anyone is not as good as relying on yourself. Your father will also get old, and your lives are still long. After the large vehicle is in hand, the starting point will be high. Earn more money in the future, order a few more cars, hire people to drive, and be a boss yourself. It's also good to run logistics."

Ye Chenghe's eyes lit up, "Third Uncle, you hit the nail on the head. When Ajiang and I were sleeping last night, we were discussing, if only we were as rich as you, we would buy a few more cars, hire people to drive, and we would just collect money. It would be cool to death, no need to work."

"That's good. If you have ideas, you have to work hard to practice. Run it yourself first."

"Aren't we driving two tractors? Thinking that when the large vehicle is in hand, we will rent the tractors to my cousin, and collect rent for a few yuan every day!"

"That's fine too."

Ye Fu said: "Can't people buy it themselves?"

"The family is poor to death, buy a fart. My mother tells my father every three days, this relative comes to the door, that relative comes to the door, I don't know where so many poor relatives popped out from every corner,"

Ye Chengjiang echoed, "I don't know that our family has so many relatives, especially during the New Year, they are all people I haven't seen."

Ye Yaodong's family didn't encounter this grand occasion. His parents are there, they will deal with it, and his mother is not a fuel-efficient lamp.

And the relatives on Ah Qing's side can't find him either. Except that communication is inconvenient now, the main thing is that the father-in-law's family is also very promising now. The eldest brother-in-law and second brother-in-law have earned a lot of money and have moved to the city. In their village and town, that is also second to none.

The relatives on her side naturally look for her parents and brothers.

And the mother's family on his sister-in-law's side is close, and the mother's family has no ability, so naturally they look for his eldest brother and second brother.

"Your own affairs, discuss and arrange them yourself. Brothers are united, and their strength can cut gold. If you are not sure, come and ask me."

Ye Chenghe: "Good, Third Uncle, anyway, we have to wait for the car to be in hand."

Ye Chengjiang: "Spent so much money, I almost couldn't sleep last night."

"How much money is left?"

"Not much left. It was only when my dad paid me back some time ago that I had money, and I dared to think about buying a large vehicle with Chenghe."

When Ye Yaohua went to settle the final payment for the ship last year, the money was not enough, and Ye Chengjiang also took out the money he earned to support his old father.

Ye Yaodong also borrowed a sum of money, which was deducted directly from the payment this year.

Ye Chenghe also said: "That's right, I also dared to think about it when my dad paid me back. Actually, if I say I have no money, I sleep more peacefully, and I won't think about it..."

"Stupid!" Ye Chengjiang scolded impolitely, "Others can't sleep because they have no money, you sleep more peacefully because you have no money?"

"Alas, it's not that I regret getting married. I have money in my hand, and I'm afraid my wife will find out that I have so much money, and she doesn't know yet. When the time comes, she will quarrel with me. Alas, if I have no money, I won't, and I don't have to worry about being discovered."

Ye Yaodong said: "Then like this, you give the money to me, so you have no money, and you don't have to worry, and you can sleep peacefully."

Ye Chengjiang also laughed and put his arm on Ye Chenghe's shoulder, "Give it to me, I don't get married, it's very stable, I can sleep, you let me bear this pressure."

"Chenghe brother, I can too, why don't you give me the money to spend? I'll take this hot potato." Ye Chenghu also couldn't help but say.

"Dream on, don't even think about it. This is my hard-earned money. You don't feel bad taking it."

Everyone said in unison, "Don't feel bad."

Ye Chenghe spread his hands, "Anyway, I have no money now, a poor man, it has already been spent. When the time comes, if I don't have money to pick up the car, Third Uncle will lend it to me."

"Yes, deduct it directly from the freight."

"Good, now I can work for you for free for a year or two."

"Just satisfy you, try being poor for two years."

Ye Chenghe grinned, "Instantly felt at ease. Now that I have no money, I can tell my wife righteously that I borrowed money to buy a car, and I have to work for you for a few years to earn the car money first."

Ye Chengjiang rolled his eyes, "Fortunately, I don't get married, don't try to persuade me to get married."

Ye Fu changed the subject and asked: "Then you have finished your business now, when are you going back?"

"Tomorrow."

Ye Chenghu wailed, "Ah, you are leaving tomorrow, then I am the only one left again."

Ye Fu said: "Isn't there still me?"

"Alas."

They set off early the next day.

Everyone's time is precious, and they naturally go back as soon as they finish their business.

Ye Fu was in a low mood yesterday and had no desire to share at all. His emotions returned last night, and he was excited again early this morning.

After sending them away, Ye Chenghu also went to school. His desire to share was overflowing, and he went to make a phone call first.

There was no one to share and talk to here. He just wanted to share his joy with Ye Mu now.

This huge thing had to be called back to say at the first time, but it was too late the day before yesterday, and he also practiced driving yesterday, and he had no desire to talk for a day.

When Ye Mu answered the phone, she was originally a bit impatient. It hadn't been a week since the last call, why did she call back again?

Several sons only called once every ten days, half a month, or a month. By comparison, Ye Fu called too diligently.

But when she heard that Ye Chengjiang and Ye Chenghe each bought a large vehicle, costing tens of thousands, her voice went up.

"Ah, what? They both bought large vehicles? The same large vehicles as Dongzi before?"

"Even better than the car Dongzi bought before, more fuel-efficient..."

"No, where did they get the money?"

"They just paid the deposit, and then said they wanted to borrow Dongzi's. Don't you know?"

"Know a fart. You all agreed? And didn't call home to say a word. Such a big thing, the two little kids just bought it directly, just decided directly? Their mothers don't know, right? If they knew, they should have told the whole village. They didn't even say a word? These two stinky boys have bigger and bigger ideas..."

"Didn't they call back to say? Weren't they free all day yesterday?"

Ye Fu was a bit confused. He thought the family knew, and then wanted to call Ye Mu to chat and confide his desire to share.

"Know a fart. Didn't say anything. Didn't say before buying, didn't plan to say after buying. These stinky boys, these two coffin sons..."

Ye Mu scolded and cursed, "No, I have to tell their mothers. They are still in the dark. Do you have anything else? If not, I'm hanging up?"

"No, nothing..."

Pa!

The phone hung up, and Ye Mu rushed out to tell the two daughters-in-law.

Ye Fu listened to the beep-beep-beep sound on the phone and was also a bit confused. They were the ones who bought the car, why didn't any of them call home to say it?

He originally wanted to tell her that Dongzi was going to get him a small car...

Hearing that she didn't know anything, he swallowed it back, and didn't know whether to say it for a while.

Ps: Wrote early today, wrote 7000, take a bath and sleep, good night. ===== CHAPTER 1695 =====