Zhengyangmen: Don’t date Su Meng

Han Chunming also widened his eyes and said word by word: "Who told you to ride away with the new bike? What? You thought it was free? You wish!"

Li Chengtao was confused and said anxiously:

"You... didn't say that, and didn't I give that one to you?"

"Your junky bike is not worth much. Of course, as your brother, I can't take advantage of you. I'm not that kind of person. How about this? Let's say it's thirty, and the one you rode away is ninety. Then you can pay out another sixty, and the bill will be even. Is that ok?"

is it?

It feels like there's nothing wrong, but something seems to be wrong?

Li Chengtao felt that his brain was a little confused and was easily controlled by Han Chunming, just like a dog being played with.

After a moment, he reacted and said depressedly: "I always...feel that I have been deceived by you, but I don't know...why?"

Han Chunming smiled and did not explain.

After chatting for a while, the two returned to the workshop. Cai Xiaoli secretly approached Li Chengtao and asked in a low voice: "Taozi, what are you two doing mysteriously lately?"

Li Chengtao thought of Han Chunming's instructions and shook his head like a rattle.

"Nothing. We just hang out and go around every day."

"Really? Then how did you get the money to buy a new bicycle?" Cai Xiaoli was obviously skeptical of what he said, and her eyes curved as if she was mocking him:

"Besides, why did you give your bicycle to Chunming? Tell me, don't try to lie to me!"

Li Chengtao didn't expect the other party to pay so much attention to him. He just changed his bicycle and the other party already knew about it.

Is it...

She loves me?

Although he was somewhat overjoyed, Li Chengtao now admired Han Chunming completely and obeyed his orders without hesitation, and would not reveal any inside information at all.

In the end, Cai Xiaoli didn't find out any inside information and could only leave in disappointment.

Han Chunming, who was eavesdropping with his ears perked up, chuckled and nodded, thinking that Taozi had finally withstood the test and was considered a qualified socialist fighter!

In the late autumn afternoon, the sun shines through the mottled leaves, casting a faint light that is not very warm. But the autumn wind blows mercilessly, bringing a hint of coolness, rolling up the yellowed fallen leaves, like an angry child, throwing them down fiercely.

The fallen leaves rolled in the wind, making crisp sounds, as if they were protesting against the ruthless autumn wind.

After a while, the announcement of the end of get off work suddenly sounded, breaking the silence.

For a moment, the rustling of the falling leaves and the sound of the announcement of the end of get off work day were intertwined, forming a unique rhythm.

People packed up their things and left in a hurry, with fatigue and desire to go home on their faces.

The autumn wind seems to be telling the passage of time and the rush of life, and the fallen leaves, as if they are traces of years, fall quietly.

【Ring, ring, ring! 】

Li Chengtao fiddled with the bell. The bell of a new bike sounded so crisp that pedestrians pulled over and made way for him with a smile, showing a hint of envy for the new bike under his butt.

"Hey, Taozi, Chunming, wait for me!"

Cai Xiaoli was pushing her bicycle and was about to get on the bus when the two men disappeared around the corner. She was so angry that she stomped her feet and blamed the two idiots for not even taking care of girls. No wonder they had no partner!

???

Although he heard Cai Xiaoli's call, Han Chunming had no intention of turning back to wait for others.

Women? They can only affect the speed at which he makes money.

What's more, he still has a prejudice against Cai Xiaoli, and he doesn't want to take advantage of this opportunity to make easy money.

After entering the courtyard, Han Chunming's first words were: "It's still too empty!"

Inviting Li Chengtao to sit down, Han Chunming took out the money he earned yesterday, first redistributed the money, calculated the money Taozi spent on buying and selling bicycles, then took out fifty yuan and gave it to Li Chengtao.

"Chun...Ming, this is too much. You don't need... so much?"

After yesterday's experience, he understood the market situation. The price of a broken bicycle ranged from three yuan to more than ten yuan, but it would not cost that much.

Han Chunming raised the corners of his mouth and said something that made him very confused.

“This money is not just for collecting broken bicycles, but also for collecting broken things.”

"Rubbish? What... rubbish?" Li Chengtao asked.

Han Chunming leaned back and gently picked up an antique fan in his hand. He fanned it gently, and the breeze blew across his face, bringing a hint of coolness.

His eyes looked towards the door, the corners of his mouth slightly raised, revealing a hint of satisfaction and joy.

“I love old things.”

This sentence seemed to be spoken to himself, but also to Li Chengtao.

"Old things? Plates?" Li Chengtao asked, scratching his head.

Han Chunming nodded, as if giving instructions, but also as if reminiscing.

"We all live at the foot of the imperial city, so it's impossible for any family to be without old items. I've liked these things since I was a child, and I even found a master to teach me the skill of identifying old items.

He is away on a long trip now. I will take you to meet him later.

Master said: "These old objects are not just objects, but also witnesses of time and inheritors of culture."

Under his influence, I also like old things.

Before, I couldn’t carry out my plan because I had no money. Now that I can make money, I naturally have to satisfy my wishes. Otherwise, I will just keep the money in my hands. I’m not a miser.

so……"

"Chunming, I understand what you said... just tell me how I can help you. If you have anything to say, just tell me directly!" Li Chengtao was full of pride.

Well, what a waste of words. I shouldn’t have made up this excuse earlier!

"Okay, what I mean is that from now on, we will only sell three refurbished bicycles a night. Firstly, if we sell too many, it will arouse suspicion, and secondly, it will be difficult to sell them. Three is just right.

So, this is my plan.

The first time you go, you collect old bicycles. If you collect three, you can pull them out. The more the better. Then I will start to refurbish them. You go out again. This time, your target is old items at home. You can use the name of collecting junk as an excuse to collect anything that looks relatively old. Don’t be afraid to spend money.”

"Ah? Taking them all... back, wouldn't that be a waste of money?" Li Chengtao said with a frown.

"Hey, let me do the math for you."

Han Chunming patted the table, tickled his fingers and said, "We all know how much junk is sold for in the market now. Even if you buy everything back at this price, if there's nothing I like, we can just sell it to the scrap yard. At most, we'll lose some time, but we don't need it.

But if you can find an old item, then it’s a win, isn’t it? ”

Li Chengtao slapped his head and said loudly, "That's right."

“Then it’s a matter of spending money. I wrote it in the contract that the cost of collecting junk will be charged to me and has nothing to do with you.

Taozi, don't say anything. I know what you mean, but this is non-negotiable. I will pay for it myself. This is my principle."

Han Chunming quickly added this clause to the contract and waved his hand to tell Li Chengtao to go out and collect the old bicycles as he was waiting to refurbish them.

Listening to the creaking sound of the tricycle, Han Chunming held his forehead and shook his head. He forgot. He must repair it later. The sound was really embarrassing.

Why not let Li Chengtao pay?

Antiques are not valuable now, but what about in the future? The antique market will eventually take off. If Li Chengtao has a money-minded wife at that time, it would be unfair that all the rags they collected together would be taken away by him in the end.

It seems to make some sense, but it doesn't hold water.

But Han Chunming still didn't want to leave any tail, and tried to make it as perfect as possible.

He knew one thing very well - don't use money to test people's hearts, the result is already determined.

Of course, if Taozi also wants to collect antiques later, Han Chunming will not be stingy and will definitely lend a helping hand.

…………

Han Chunming didn't have to wait long. Ten minutes later, Li Chengtao returned on his bike with a full load of stuff.

"Chunming, I...tell you, I spent a lot of money today. There are many rich people in this courtyard. Look, they are all unwanted bicycles. I bought them all without spending much money. Now we have enough bicycles for tomorrow."

Han Chunming nodded, and the two of them quickly unloaded the car. Then Li Chengtao rode his bike to collect the junk, and Han Chunming began to disassemble the parts, refurbish the parts, and assemble them quickly.

After loading three [80% new] bicycles, Han Chunming stopped.

There are only three cars a day. It would not be safe to assemble more and leave them here, so forget it.

The parts could not be thrown directly in the yard. Han Chunming put them down in different categories so that they could be used directly next time.

He had just rested when he heard a creaking sound, and Han Chunming knew that Li Chengtao had returned.

The next second, the other party came in on a tricycle with a smile on his face. Han Chunming took a quick look and saw that the most common things on the tricycle were newspapers and cardboard boxes.

"Chunming, come and take a look, is there anything you like?"

Li Chengtao waved his hand, but his words seemed quite ambiguous. Han Chunming was too lazy to refute and just started to unload all the things.

There was a cart full of junk, but with Han Chunming's keen eyesight, he only found a plate from the Republic of China and a plate from the Qing Dynasty, and both had a hole in them.

"How do you collect junk?" Han Chunming asked.

"What else can I do? Go into the house and ask if there is any junk, and then weigh it. Oh, by the way, Chun...Ming, we have to buy a scale. Just now an...old man said that I am not professional." Li Chengtao seemed a little aggrieved.

Han Chunming held his forehead with his hand, what a funny guy.

After listening to his mode of collecting junk, Han Chunming also understood that he was indeed collecting junk, and only collecting junk.

The old man wanted to sell two vases on the cabinet, but Li Chengtao waved his hand when he heard the price.

"Okay, tomorrow I'll teach you step by step so you know how to [collect junk]."

Han Chunming waved his hand, uh... to stop Li Chengtao from letting the tricycle go, then took out a wrench, and with some crackling, he finally fixed the problem that caused the tricycle to whimper when it walked.

[Well, now I feel relieved.]

Load up and go.

On the way, Li Chengtao suddenly said:

"Chun...Ming, why are you repairing the car? I'm not used to it without this...noise!"

Han Chunming was stunned and stared at him intently, almost bumping into a telephone pole!

Boy, you are invincible!