Grandpa Chu was very grateful to and fond of Gu Wei, this kind-hearted young man. He introduced him with a smile: "Young Gu, this is my grandson, Chu Baisheng. He came back from his military service a few days ago. Shengzi, this is the young man I've been telling you about who lives one house away from ours."
Seeing that it was just as he had guessed, Gu Wei immediately felt deep sympathy for this person.
I dedicated more than a decade of my youth to the military, only to be caught in a downsizing and transferred to civilian life. Even though I was given a job, I was demoted, and I had to readjust to everything. It was incredibly difficult.
The two shook hands and greeted each other.
Chu Baisheng smiled sincerely and said, "Thank you for helping my grandfather."
Gu Wei felt that the other person was indeed a veteran with many years of service; his hands were large and strong, with thick calluses. He smiled and said, "It's just a small favor, no need to be polite."
Since it's our first meeting, there's not much to talk about.
After exchanging a few pleasantries, Gu Wei took his leave and went home.
Chu Baisheng closed the door, turned around, and went to sit down in his previous seat.
A woman in her thirties with permed hair, sitting by the counter, said in a low voice with a puzzled look, "Grandpa, why do you value that young man so much? Didn't I hear he's a self-employed individual? Someone like that isn't one of us at Baisheng!"
Grandpa Chu glared at her disdainfully, "You're a vocational school graduate, and you don't even have this much knowledge! Now that we've reformed and opened up, a self-employed person can earn more in a day than you do in a month!"
The woman, Chu Bailin, was the daughter of Chu Baisheng's uncle. She curled her lip dismissively, "So what if there are more? Nothing beats the stability of our secure jobs! The official register keeps changing, and who knows when we'll be arrested for speculation!"
The others in the room also showed expressions of agreement, and some even whispered in agreement.
Grandpa Chu ignored everyone else and looked only at his grandson: "You also think you're not on the same path?"
Chu Baisheng shook his head firmly: "No. I admire these self-employed individuals who dare to think and act."
Grandpa Chu's eyes immediately lit up with satisfaction, feeling that the two young people might become friends in the future.
Since Gu Wei has revived the idea of buying a new mode of transportation, he will definitely make it happen as soon as possible.
Having already bought a motorcycle in the forest area, he was more inclined to buy a car this time.
Especially in summer, when you're inevitably exposed to the sun and rain, a sedan is more comfortable.
Furthermore, with the rise of self-employed individuals in the provincial capital, there are many wealthy people.
Gu Wei's unassuming nature here is hardly a significant achievement.
Therefore, even if someone buys a car and drives it, it won't cause too much of a stir.
At that time, a Lada imported from the Soviet Union cost more than 30,000 yuan.
If you want to spend less money, the Fiat 126p is undoubtedly the best choice.
This small car is compact, sturdy, durable, inexpensive, and has a simple structure.
With its distinctive appearance, somewhat resembling older Mini and Beetle models, and its vibrant paint, it's quite eye-catching.
The car measures 3129mm in length, 1377mm in width, and 1335mm in height, making it much smaller than the Chery QQ.
Despite its small size, this car is rear-engine and rear-wheel drive, the same as Porsche sports cars.
The vehicle weighs only 600kg, has a maximum power of 24 horsepower, and is rated to carry 4 passengers. However, it is easy to squeeze 6 people into the small vehicle.
In the 1990s, there was also a 20-episode TV series called "Hey, Fiat", which became an instant hit across the country after it aired.
The story revolves around the Fiat 126p, demonstrating the car's high standing in the minds of Chinese people at the time.
The male protagonist Ding Zhifang, played by Chen Baoguo, is based on Zhang Chaorong, who was the first to introduce Fiat and create the legend of the first generation of taxis in Wenzhou.
Having read about this legendary yet controversial entrepreneur's tumultuous entrepreneurial journey, Gu Wei has come up with an unspoken truth that serves as a constant reminder and motivation for himself.
Unfortunately, things are not like they will be decades later, when 4S stores are everywhere and buying a car is very convenient.
Moreover, due to its low price, this car fills the gap in the low-end market and fulfills the car dreams of many families. As soon as it was imported and launched in China, it quickly became very popular, and it took some thought and time to buy one.
In the end, Gu Wei spent more than nine thousand yuan and more than a week to successfully get the car.
Driving his brand-new white car, which had just been registered, on the not-so-wide roads of the provincial capital, Gu Wei was in a really good mood.
Nowadays, apart from buses with long queues, there are not many bicycles, public buses, or private cars, so there is no traffic congestion problem at all.
Sitting in the passenger seat, Xu Kailin felt a mix of pleasure and regret as he looked out through the small triangular window.
"Brother Gu, those Yamaha motorcycles aren't cheap either. I should have just bought a car instead. This little car is really nice to drive."
Gu Wei glanced at Xu Kailin, a smile spreading across his face, and said, "Only children make choices; adults should have it all. You have several profitable businesses now, so buying a car is a piece of cake."
Xu Kailin realized what he meant and chuckled, "That's true."
Then, with deep emotion, he said, "In the end, it's because we've had too many hard times, which has left some marks on us. Even if we have money, we're reluctant to spend it lavishly. We always think about the future and plan ahead."
"If it weren't for your influence, Brother Gu, I might never have been able to buy a house or a motorcycle."
Gu Wei knew that Xu Kailin was telling the truth.
Perhaps due to his past experiences and family background, he is reluctant to spend money even when he has it.
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