Chapter 59: So-called Flexible Vehicle Retirement [Seeking Follow-up Reading]

The only sound left in the room was Director Li's chewing.

Some people lowered their heads and pretended nothing had happened as they picked up some food.

Some people drank silently and secretly observed Lu Yang.

These other middle-aged men should all be middle or senior level leaders of the state-owned coal mine, but perhaps they should also be the soldiers under Director Li. Before the leader spoke and expressed his position first, no one dared to act on his own.

Lu Yang was very calm.

He just stood there, waiting for the other party's decision.

He had been wandering for decades in his previous life and had seen all kinds of situations. The other party did this just to trick him.

Try his quality.

See if he can keep his composure.

In the past, many contractors and construction site bosses were even more arrogant than this. They would specifically make migrant workers who came to look for work stand in the corner as punishment and watch them eat until they finished their meal. If they could still keep their composure, they might show mercy and let them stay.

And what is this commonly called?
Killing stick?

Or is it just a show of force?
Anyway, no matter what it is called, from the grassroots to the official level, it has been so many years since the reform and opening up, but the substance remains the same.

Suck.

As the last piece of smooth fish meat entered the stomach.

Director Mediterranean burped.

He took the napkin and wiped his mouth, then spoke again: "We have scrapped cars, but those cars need to be overhauled before they can be put on the road, and they have many problems. I believe that you, Boss Lu, may not be satisfied. But it just so happens that we have a few new scrapped cars recently, and we are going through the procedures. As for how new they are, I guarantee that you will be satisfied, Boss Lu, and the procedures are legal. But, we don't rent them, we only sell them. Boss Lu, you came back from Shanghai, you can't even afford a second-hand scrapped truck, right?"

This is another test of Lu Yang's financial resources.

However, Lu Yang's eyes lit up. If he could really buy a second-hand "scrapped" truck with all the necessary paperwork, even if it was only 60% to 70% new, he would definitely get the deal today no matter what.

He immediately said bluntly: "Whether I can buy it depends on the discount you offer, Director Li. I have yet to ask you, how do you deal with the scrapped trucks in your state-owned coal mine?"

Done.

He bowed his hand.

Seeing that Lu Yang was not frightened by him, Director Mediterranean straightened up, looked at Lu Yang with admiration and said, "Okay, then I'll tell you the truth. Our state-owned coal mine currently has an annual coal output of more than 75 tons. For safety reasons, the number of vehicles used to transport coal has been gradually increasing in recent years. We have previously sold these scrapped vehicles to our sister companies at low prices. Since the reform and opening up, we have also sold them to individual private operators at low prices. For example, the trucks used by the sand field and coke plant in the county are eliminated and scrapped by our state-owned coal mine. There is no need to worry about safety. As for the price, for vehicles that have been completely scrapped, we will all follow..."

He held up a finger and said, "For 1 yuan, if I buy it and overhaul it, I can drive it for a few more years."

After that, he raised two more fingers and said, "If you want a better car, then it's 3. I can guarantee that you can drive it after you buy it. As for the model, they are all the best quality Jiefang brand CA10 or CA10B, 90 horsepower, and a load capacity of four tons. Boss Lu, have you decided which one you want to buy?"

Lu Yang calculated in his mind.

According to later records that I am familiar with, an old model Jiefang truck from the 10s and 4s, a new CA10 should cost around 64000 yuan, and a new CAb should cost around yuan. By comparison, they don't seem to be much cheaper, and they are second-hand cars that have been matched with others. They will definitely not be as easy to drive as new ones after you buy them.

But the accounts cannot be calculated in this way.

The state has regulations, which have been gradually relaxed since 1984 to allow private ownership of cars, which of course also includes various construction trucks.

But regulations are regulations.

Allowed is allowed.

Whether private individuals can actually purchase this kind of construction machinery depends on their own abilities.

The reason is simple: insufficient productivity.

Currently, the only domestic automobile factories that can produce such heavy-duty trucks are Jiefang, Dongfeng, and several other large state-owned old factories. The country is so large, and there are so many places that need such heavy-duty trucks. The orders are definitely not enough for large public factories like state-owned coal mines.

Shopping for a brand new truck?
Forget about private matters.

Unless one really has ulterior motives, of course, if one is not impatient, one can wait a few more years until further reform and opening up and productivity improvement occur, then that is another matter.

Thinking of this, Lu Yang gritted his teeth. It was only 3 yuan, and he could still afford it. Besides, the "scrap" mentioned by the other party was not really scrapped.

But it's just a tacit understanding.

So he said without hesitation: "Okay, I believe Director Li, I want a Jiefang CA3B worth 10 yuan. I wonder when I can get the car?"

Director Li shook his head at this time: "I admire Mr. Lu's financial strength, but I have to tell you with regret that it is not one but three vehicles that were scrapped in this batch. There is no reason why they should not be scrapped together when they entered the mine at the same time and pulled the same coal, right, Mr. Lu?"

This requires Lu Yang to either not buy it or buy three of them.

"certainly,"

Director Li continued, "Boss Lu, you are a friend of Director Zheng. For Director Zheng's sake, if you really can't come up with the money, I suggest you buy a scrapped Jiefang truck worth 1 yuan, fix it up, and it can be used again. This will save you trouble. Director Zheng, why don't you come and persuade this little brother?"

He passed the conversation to Zheng Aiguo who was standing next to him.

What the hell?
Nowadays, even a business worth 3 yuan is looked down upon, and you want to swallow someone worth 9 yuan in one gulp, right?

Zheng Aiguo doesn't know much about cars.

But he understands people.

The cars are nothing more than public property, but people are sitting here, scrapping one car or three cars. It's just a matter of picking up a pen and signing. This person has the final say.

Thinking of this, he was ready to persuade the little brother opposite him to forget it and not deal with such people, as such people are too greedy.

Besides, even he didn't think Lu Yang could come up with 90,000 yuan: "Boss Lu, how about..."

Lu Yang waved his hand at this time: "Thank you for your kindness, Director Zheng. I have made up my mind. It is rare that Director Li thinks highly of me, Lu. Three is three. I will take them all.

However, if I have to pay the full amount now, it might be a bit troublesome. I only brought 10,000 yuan in cash this time. As for the rest of the money, it is still in my business in Shanghai, so I need to go to Shanghai again after the New Year.

Director Li, if you trust me and are not afraid that I will run away, I will pay the 1 yuan deposit first, and borrow your coal mine's truck for ten days or half a month. If I cannot pay the remaining 8 yuan after the new year, then this 1 yuan will be used as the rental fee for the vehicle for ten days or half a month. What do you think, Director Li?"

This person actually wants to buy it?
Four or five pairs of eyes in the room were staring at Lu Yang at the same time.

Even Gong Ping'an was a little surprised that Lu Yang had such financial resources. So the terrifyingly high monthly bodyguard salary plus bonuses that the other party promised him should not be fake.

"Okay, Boss Lu is really quick to speak. I admire young people like you."

Director Li stood up with his hands on the table.

Walked in front of Lu Yang: "I agree to this deal."

At the same time, he extended his hand to Lu Yang, and the two shook hands tightly.

The atmosphere in the room suddenly became relaxed.

Then Lu Yang ordered the army following behind him to bring his briefcase. After opening it, he saw stacks of big black tens neatly stacked on the dining table, exactly 10 stacks in total.

Suddenly the atmosphere became more heated.

Director Li waved his hand and said, "Remove all the dishes and tell the people outside to bring good wine and good food. I want to have a drink with Boss Lu."

"Also, Xiao Zhang, go back and give Boss Lu a receipt. Remember to get a formal receipt. We are a state-owned coal mine. We never play tricks. We are honest. Do you understand?"

"By the way, tell Boss Lu that you have the best car on the road. Wash it clean. Don't let it break down on the road and embarrass me. Do you understand?"

"Yes, yes, yes. Rest assured, leader, I will complete the task."

A greasy middle-aged fat man weighing almost 200 pounds nodded and bowed flexibly to agree to the matter.

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