Chapter 315 The Orphanage's Lies: The Handsome Flower Boy 15
After leaving the department store, I looked at the sky and realized it was almost noon. I had come out very early this morning and hadn't even had time to eat anything.
Lu Jinnian looked completely refreshed, but his face appeared somewhat tired.
Some fatigue doesn't just occur after physical labor, but it's also more likely to occur when the mind is in a tense environment.
Her heart softened. She could endure being hungry for a while, but the child couldn't. At fourteen or fifteen, he was at the age where he needed to grow.
Returning to the Xinqiao Hotel is the shortest route. The Xinqiao Hotel is like a hotel, where you can eat and stay. However, since the Xinqiao Hotel is mainly for overseas Chinese to stay in, the hotel has many Western dishes.
But it would take about 20 minutes to walk back, and my legs were still too slow.
Running around all day, relying entirely on her two legs, she was really exhausted. She looked down at Lu Jinnian's new shoes. Although they fit well, new shoes inevitably rubbed and were uncomfortable.
There's no time to wait. Walking like this every day won't work. If I want to go on a long trip someday, I'll have to run. I need a means of transportation.
"Xiao Nian, come on, Mom will take you somewhere."
Shen Ci had an idea in her mind.
"Mom, where are we going? Aren't we going back to the restaurant for dinner?"
Lu Jinnian asked, his stomach was indeed a little hungry, but he had been too embarrassed to say so, afraid that his mother would think he was greedy.
"Don't rush to eat, I have an important matter to attend to first. I'll buy you something to eat on the way."
Shen Ci bought him two flatbreads from the roadside to fill his stomach. At this time, there were already people setting up stalls, otherwise Lu Jinnian would not have dared to set up a stall to sell flowers, but it was not that common yet.
She waited for a while and hailed a taxi, but it was the same driver as last time. There were still too few taxis available.
"Master, go to the Friendship Store next to the Overseas Chinese Store. I heard you can buy motorcycles there."
In 1979, it was extremely difficult for private individuals to purchase cars; it was practically impossible. Generally, cars were purchased by work units, which then had the right to use them.
However, with remittance certificates or foreign exchange certificates, one could buy imported motorcycles, such as Honda and Yamaha, at that time, in certain Friendship Stores.
These were luxury items that only the first group of people to get rich at that time and those with overseas connections could afford.
my country's first civilian motorcycle will be independently developed and produced by the end of September this year. The prototype of this motorcycle is also Honda.
The driver was extremely surprised when he heard this, and quickly looked back in the rearview mirror, wondering what kind of rich person he had picked up this time.
Although he usually drives this kind of car to pick up passengers, people who can afford to take taxis are all well-off, but it's rare to see someone so extravagant.
To buy a motorcycle at the Friendship Store, one needs not only money, but also connections and influence. These two passengers were no ordinary people.
We drove to the Friendship Store, which is exclusively for overseas Chinese and foreigners, so there was a security guard at the entrance.
The security guards strictly checked everyone who entered. Shen Ci presented relevant documents, which were identity documents generated by the system when she entered the world.
Therefore, there is absolutely no need to worry about any problems; it can definitely withstand verification.
They even check IDs just to buy something; it's really eye-opening.
Once inside, I realized it was definitely worth it. No wonder the checks were so strict. The store had a wide variety of goods, many of which were imported products that you couldn't find on the market.
They'd fight tooth and nail to get their hands on these outside, but here they're all laid out.
With a clear shopping goal, Shen Ci headed straight for the area where motorcycles were kept.
The imported motorcycles have very smooth overall bodies, and they are all brand new, lined up in a row, gleaming.
Nowadays, there are quite a few old-fashioned bicycles on the streets; they're not particularly rare anymore. Motorcycles have become one of the rarest modes of transportation in the new era.
"Hello comrade, would you like to take a look at motorcycles?"
The sales clerk was dressed in a Zhongshan suit, and his attitude was hundreds of times better than that of people in department stores. This is how a sales clerk should be; he knows that the customer is king.
Shen Ci looked around and pointed to the most impressive-looking motorcycle, the Honda CG128, saying that this vehicle would be equivalent to a luxury sports car in the future.
Coincidentally, Shen Ci himself was once a second-generation rich kid, and even if he had never collected anything himself, he had seen other people's collections.
"Hmm, please tell us about this one."
"Comrade, you have a good eye! This is a genuine Japanese-made Honda 125. It has excellent performance and plenty of horsepower!"
The salesperson was very enthusiastic and detailed in their introduction, praising the motorcycle to the skies. However, not many people could afford to buy these motorcycles displayed here.
The sales staff don't need to doubt whether the customers can afford it; those who can get in have already undergone the first check at the gate.
Regardless of whether the customer can afford it or not, they are required to introduce the products according to their duties.
The price tag on the front of the vehicle read 2,500 foreign exchange certificates, which was a huge sum of money, roughly equivalent to five or six years' wages for an average worker.
Foreign exchange certificates are not legal tender, but they are specifically designed for foreigners and overseas Chinese to use in certain places within the country.
It's used to replace foreign currency, so the prices inside aren't exactly the same as outside.
Shen Ci nodded without changing his expression and asked Lu Jinnian, who seemed somewhat dazed.
"Xiao Nian, what do you think of this car?"
This thing is still a very rare item. It's made entirely of metal and smells of gasoline, making it look incredibly imposing.
Seeing it up close, Lu Jinnian's heart raced. He had only seen similar things in magazines and never imagined that he would one day be able to see such a big thing face to face.
It's even possible to possess something so far away.
"It looks great."
My heart was churning with emotion, but I maintained my composure. I couldn't embarrass my mother, and I couldn't act like I'd never seen the world before.
Shen Ci looked at the salesperson, "This is the one. Please help me with the paperwork. Can we pick it up today? The sooner the better."
It's just like going grocery shopping. You decide what you want to buy in advance, ask about the prices, and then you can just buy it.
The sales clerk was stunned for a moment, then overjoyed. This was like a huge order falling from the sky! Who says you can't get something for nothing? This is it!
"Yes! Yes! After you pay, we'll immediately process your temporary license and paperwork, fill up the gas tank, and you can ride away this afternoon!"
Shen Ci took out a thick stack of foreign exchange certificates from the bag and handed it over. The bag didn't look bulging, but he didn't expect it to contain so much money!
The entire process was seamless and smooth, without any hesitation.
"Ding-dong! You have spent 2,500 yuan in foreign exchange vouchers to purchase a vehicle for the villain and received a random 50x return!"
The rebate of 125,000 yuan has been issued.
Note: Rebate multiplier is random.
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