Rebirth 1979: Hunting wild boars and saving educated youth

After Chen Feng signed his name on the document casually, a hint of satisfaction flashed in Teresa Teng's eyes.

She carefully folded the document, gently slipped it into her bag, and patted the bag. She looked so proud, like a little fox who had just caught a fresh hen, with a look of satisfaction on her face.

"Let's go." Teresa Teng said cheerfully.

Chen Feng looked up at her and asked, "Where are you going?"

Teresa Teng responded with a smile: "I'm here, so why don't you show your hospitality and take me for a walk?"

Chen Feng frowned and looked out the window: "The weather is a bit bad. The forecast says it might rain. I'm afraid it's not suitable for climbing the mountain."

A hint of disappointment flashed across Teresa Teng's face, but she quickly regained her radiance. "How about we go to the provincial capital? I'll treat you to some Western food."

"Okay, then I'll eat with you." Chen Feng agreed with a smile, thinking that since Teresa Teng rarely came, he must accompany her.

After the two made their decision, they took the same car that brought Teresa Teng to the provincial capital.

The driver was an acquaintance, the United Front comrade who often drove Teresa Teng. Although Chen Feng had met him many times, they had never spoken and didn't even know his name.

This time, he decided to break the silence: "Comrade, what's your name?"

The young man was a little shy and replied, "Hello, Director Chen. My name is Xu Bing, just call me Xiao Xu."

"You've been a soldier before, right?" Chen Feng asked tentatively.

Xu Bing smiled and nodded. "Yes, I used to be a car driver. My boss thought I was a safe driver, so he let me continue driving for them."

"Thank you for your hard work." Chen Feng said politely.

He knew in his heart that Xu Bing might not be a simple person. To be able to drive Teresa Teng alone, he must be quite capable.

In order to build closer ties, Chen Feng continued, "Brother Xu, you look a few years older than me. You've been working so hard to pick up and drop off our company's shareholders time and time again."

"I know you have discipline. How about this? Take two jars of wine from me later. They're for our factory employees to drink. They don't have those department store prices. Just drink for your own enjoyment."

Xu Bing's eyes lit up when he heard this. "Oh, that's great, Director Chen. I'll be more than welcome."

He had long coveted the Golden Edge Wine endorsed by Teresa Teng, but because it was expensive, he had never been able to afford it.

If Chen Feng had given him a bottle of wine with a clear price tag on the market, he wouldn't have dared to accept it. But with this kind of factory-brewed bulk wine, he didn't have so many concerns.

Xu Bing suddenly seemed like a different person, becoming enthusiastic. He started the car and drove them towards the provincial capital.

On the way, he took the initiative to strike up a conversation: "Director Chen, Miss Deng, where would you like to go for a stroll in the provincial capital this time? I'll be your guide. I'm familiar with the provincial capital, and there are many interesting places. I'll introduce them to you."

Teresa Teng was a little surprised. This young driver was responsible for picking her up and dropping her off every time she came to the mainland, but he was always taciturn. It was the first time that he was so proactive and enthusiastic.

In fact, Xu Bing is not dull by nature. On the contrary, he is quite cheerful, reliable, and very skilled. Otherwise, how could he be chosen to be the full-time driver for a big star in Taiwan Province?

Can the leader trust me in this job if I don't have the skills?

Xu Bing, however, took this mission as seriously as a military operation, so he was usually quiet and cautious. But when he started chatting with Chen Feng, he felt a strong rapport. They offered each other wine and treated each other like brothers, and the familiar atmosphere made him talkative.

The three of them chatted happily along the way and arrived at the provincial capital unknowingly.

Teresa Teng asked, "Brother Xu, you have a lot of connections, can you help me buy a car?"

These words made Xu Bing and Chen Feng stunned.

"Buy a car?" Xu Bing asked in confusion.

"Yes, I want to buy a car." Teresa Teng nodded.

Xu Bing said, "No need. I pick you up every time you come. Why would you buy a car?"

Chen Feng also agreed: "Yes, Brother Xu is from the army and he is reliable. I feel at ease if he takes you there. We are not at ease if you drive yourself."

Teresa Teng explained, "I don't drive myself, so I asked Brother Xu to give it to me. I bought the car to serve as a fixed asset for the winery, so that you can entertain guests more respectably in the future."

Chen Feng said: "There's really no need. Cars are scarce and expensive in China right now."

Teresa Teng insisted: "I have decided!"

She pulled Chen Feng's arm and acted coquettishly: "I promise not to be willful in the future, but this time you have to listen to me."

In fact, Teresa Teng wanted to buy a car for Chen Feng so that when she came again and it was inconvenient for her to find him, he could drive to find her.

After all, she is very famous now, and it is not easy for her to go out in a low-key manner.

Chen Feng vaguely guessed what she was thinking and had to agree: "Okay, but since it's the company's fixed assets, I'll buy it."

But this car is not something he can buy just because he wants to.

Because not everyone can buy a car these days. Teresa Teng can buy one, but Chen Feng, if you don’t come up with some solid documents, I really won’t sell it to you, even if you have money!

Finally, Xu Bing reported to his superiors, who approved Teresa Teng's purchase of the car.

The choices were limited. Imported models included the Soviet Volga and Lada, and Eastern European Skoda. The only domestically produced model was the Shanghai sedan.

At Chen Feng's suggestion, Teresa Teng chose a Shanghai brand car.

This car was the first generation of sedans in China. It was quite famous at the time. It borrowed foreign technology and was the first choice for official business and taxis.

However, with the reform and opening up, market competition became fierce, and Shanghai brand cars gradually withdrew from the stage of history.

Looking at this brand new "classic" car, Chen Feng was at a loss for words. He had never expected that after traveling through time in such a short time, he would go from having nothing to owning a car, and it was even given to him by a female celebrity.

If this gets out, the media in Taiwan will definitely portray me as a gigolo.

Chen Feng got in the car and took a test drive. He felt that the car was easier to drive than he expected. Although the model was old, the operating experience was not bad.

That's fine, it will be much more convenient to do business in the future.

Xu Bing was very surprised. He didn't expect Chen Feng to be able to drive. At that time, being able to drive was an incredible skill. After all, he thought most people had never even touched a car door.

He asked in surprise, "Chen Changzi, you were also a soldier?"

Chen Feng lied: "No, I just read the book and know the principles, so I can get started quickly."

Xu Bing admired the intellectual very much and gave him a thumbs up, praising him: "Director Chen, you are really amazing."

I bought the car, but I still have to wait for a while. After the formalities are completed, the car can be delivered directly to Chen Feng’s factory.

The three of them got into Xu Bing's car again. Chen Feng turned to Teresa Teng and asked, "The car is ready. Where do you want to go next? How about we go to the riverside to see the view?"

Teresa Teng didn't answer him directly, but asked Xu Bing: "Brother Xu, I saw in the newspaper a few days ago that you have commercial housing specifically for compatriots from Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan. Are you selling it now?"