Although a subsidy of 300 yuan per vehicle is not much, too much of anything is bad. With more than 1,000 taxis, that's more than 400,000 yuan.

It's the 1990s now, and over 400,000 yuan is no small sum. Most companies wouldn't dare to do that; it would be throwing money away.

To maintain the taxi company's reputation, Dong Qing never skimped on this aspect; according to him, money that should be spent must be spent.

Of course, the mileage meter should also be used for passengers, so that those who ride for free can understand how much of a discount a taxi offers.

At that time, taxi fares were very low. The starting fare varied depending on the type of vehicle. The starting fare included five kilometers and ranged from ten to fifteen yuan. Such fares were generally affordable for most people.

Today's opening ceremony was attended by leaders from relevant provincial departments, and was broadcast live by the provincial television station. The opening ceremony was unprecedented and unparalleled.

At around 10:00 a.m., the leader took the stage to deliver the opening speech.

Afterwards, Dong Qing and his wife, along with Fang Lin, went on stage with the leaders to cut the ribbon.

After the ribbon-cutting ceremony, amidst the booming of cannons, more than 1,000 taxis set off from the company gate, with a television crew following the convoy for a live broadcast.

It took a long time for more than a thousand taxis to pass in front of the company, giving it the grandeur of a large company opening and making the opening ceremony seem very solemn.

Three days later, the taxis resumed normal operation, with the meters running as usual. Yusheng Taxi Company vehicles were running all over the provincial capital. The taxi fares were reasonable, and business was booming. Unexpectedly, a large number of drivers booked the taxis, resulting in a queue of people waiting for them.

After the Chinese New Year, 80% of the vehicles produced by car manufacturers are low-end cars, because these models are more suitable for use by taxi companies, while 20% are mid-to-high-end sedans sold to the public.

On Sunday, after breakfast, Dong Yuhan took out her books and began to study. Dong Qing said, "Eldest, no studying this morning. Your mom and I are taking you out to buy a car."

Dong Yuhan said, "Dad, I'm in school right now and don't need a car. Actually, I don't know how to drive. Let's buy a car after I catch up with my studies!"

What Dong Yuhan said is true. Now, she spends all her time either sleeping or going to school. When she gets home, her two younger sisters help her with her studies. She is studying every moment.

Li Yuzhu said, "My dear daughter, listen to me. Everyone needs their own rest space. You can't study like this all the time. You should play for a while when it's time to play."

As the saying goes, work and rest should be balanced. A person really can't plan their schedule like a clock. When it's time to give your brain a break, you must rest for a while, otherwise you will experience brain fatigue, and you may not be able to remember the knowledge you have been forced to learn.

Dong Yuhan said, "I can listen to my parents about that. I'll give my brain a rest when I need to, but I really don't need a car. I'll buy one when I'm in high school."

This child has one good quality: she's not greedy. This is her first year in the family, and during the Spring Festival, relatives and friends would give her several thousand yuan in lucky money. Her maternal grandparents each gave her 10,000 yuan, while Dongqing and his wife each gave her 20,000 yuan. Her second aunt, Li Yuqiu, gave her the most, 50,000 yuan.

She received over 100,000 yuan in lucky money during the Spring Festival, which she gave to her mother. She only needs to ask her mother for money when she needs it.

The amount of money is sometimes not important; what matters is that the couple only sees the good qualities in their adopted daughter.

On the contrary, her own children are not as good as her. All three children save the New Year's money they receive during the Spring Festival and do not give a single penny to their mother. However, none of the three children spend money recklessly, which makes Dongqing and her husband feel gratified.

Dongqing said, "If you were a fifteen or sixteen-year-old girl this year, your mother and I wouldn't buy you a car. But you'll be twenty after the New Year, and my daughter can't be without a car. It's settled then. Go back to your bedroom and change your clothes, then come with your mother and me to buy a car."

Dong Yuhan thanked her parents and turned to go upstairs to her bedroom.

She quickly changed her clothes and went downstairs to the living room. Her two younger sisters were studying at home. She walked with her parents to the front door and got into the car.

Dong Qing drove to Li Churan's car sales center, and Dong Yuhan and her parents got out of the car together.

After the Chinese New Year, Li Churan met Dong Yuhan and gave her 10,000 yuan as a New Year's gift. She greeted her with a smile and said, "Chairwoman, are you here today to buy a car for your daughter?"

Li Yuzhu said, "Yes, I brought my daughter here to buy a car. Not the best, just the most expensive."

Li Churan smiled and said, "Sister-in-law, you're so funny. Isn't the most expensive still the best? I actually got two high-end cars this year. The Mercedes-Benz S320 is a high-end sedan from Mercedes-Benz, priced at 1.5 million. My daughter called me 'Auntie,' so I can't let her call me that for nothing. I'll cover 500,000; you just need to pay 1 million. Let me make this clear first, no bargaining, no discussion."

Giving away 500,000 yuan in one go is no small amount; it's no exaggeration to say that they're incredibly wealthy and generous.

Li Churan is indeed wealthy now. Her 6% stake in Yusheng Company is worth hundreds of millions. She has truly helped Dong Qing and his wife over the years; otherwise, her business wouldn't be so large today.

Li Yuzhu smiled and said, "Boss, quickly thank Aunt Li!"

Dong Yuhan said, "Thank you, Aunt Li, but I don't want such a nice car. Let's get a cheaper one."

She was born into poverty, and she never even dared to dream of owning a car worth a million. Her parents only drove a car worth a little over 300,000 yuan, and she never even dared to dream of owning a car worth 1.5 million yuan in this day and age.

In those days, one yuan could buy a full meal on the street, and 30,000 yuan could build a two-story house. As a girl from a poor family, she really didn't dare to drive such a luxurious car.

Dong Qing doesn't lack the money; he can afford it. However, he can understand the pressure his daughter is under. He says, "Chu Ran, listen to your daughter and choose a car worth over 300,000 yuan."

Li Churan smiled and said, "That's fine, but I have one condition: I won't take a single penny of the 300,000+ yuan car; it's a gift for my daughter. There's no room for negotiation on that."

Li Yuzhu smiled and said, "It seems we shouldn't have come here to buy a car today."

Li Churan laughed and said, "It's too late for you to realize this now. I've got you all hooked, you can't leave even if you want to. Hurry up and go inside to choose a car."

Li Yuzhu said, "I really can't do anything with you." The couple and their daughter followed Li Churan into the auto show center.

In the end, they chose a red luxury car worth over 300,000 yuan. At Li Churan's insistence, they gave the car to Dong Yuhan for free, and it was registered and licensed that same day.

After driving home, the three children ran out of the villa, and the three siblings stroked their sister's brand-new car with great affection.

The third child, Dong Yumeng, asked, "Mom, when are you going to buy us a car?"

Li Yuzhu said, "How old are you? Don't even think about it before you're 18. Even if you have a car, the police won't let you drive on the road."

What Li Yuzhu said is true; minors can't even get a driver's license, let alone drive on the road.

Dong Yuhan said, "I don't even know how to drive such a nice car."