Lin Yu and the two little girls gazed at the pictures on the poster with great interest.
This was an eye-opener. He had lived two lifetimes and this was the first time he had seen the history of bicycle development in China.
The salesman was a young man in his twenties, who seemed very talkative.
He had a constant smile on his face and was enthusiastically introducing bicycles of various brands to the crowd.
Lin Yu smiled and walked forward, handing the salesman a cigarette.
“Brother, what kind of event is this? It’s quite lively.”
The salesman took the cigarette, glanced at it, and said with a smile, “Hey, Daqianmen, you’re generous, brother. Are you buying a bike? Let me introduce you to them.”
Lin Yu nodded and said, “Of course I’m buying one. Why else would I squeeze in here?”
“Brother, we’ve only heard of Phoenix, Yongjiu, and Feige brands. What do other bikes look like?”
The salesman’s eyes lit up when he heard Lin Yu’s question.
“Hey, brother, you’ve asked the right person. I may not know everything, but in this entire department store, there’s no one who knows bikes better than me.”
“As for what other bikes look like… hehe, I haven’t seen them either.”
“Pfft… cough cough…” Lin Yu almost choked on a mouthful of smoke.
Seeing this, the salesman quickly patted Lin Yu on the back, “Brother, slow down, slow down. Don’t get excited. Although I’m pretty excited to see so many bikes for the first time.”
“Also, if you don’t know how to smoke, don’t smoke. I’ll finish this for you.” Saying so, he took the half-pack of Daqianmen cigarettes from Lin Yu’s breast pocket.
Lin Yu was stunned. “Damn, what does this have to do with me being excited?”
“Brother, if you tell me you have no bikes right now, I’ll definitely beat you up.” Lin Yu instantly transformed into a hammer-wielding king.
Lin Yu knew that while bikes weren’t exactly scarce at this time, they were still in high demand.
Many times, the department store would only receive a few dozen bikes a month, and half of them would be taken by those with connections before they were even put on display.
The salesman quickly said, “How could that be? I, Qian Dabo, am not someone who accepts gifts but doesn’t deliver. Brother, I’ve accepted half a pack of cigarettes from you, I have to deliver, right? Just tell me what brand you want.”
Lin Yu said impatiently, “What brands do you have?”
“Brother, Phoenix, Yongjiu, and Feige each received 60 bikes yesterday, in preparation for the bicycle exhibition tomorrow. Among them, there are 10 Phoenix bikes, which are the latest models.”
“If you want a Phoenix bike, I can get you one of the latest models. But the price will be 20 yuan more than a normal bike, 195 yuan per bike. But the bike is good.”
Lin Yu was stunned. “Qian Dabo? Damn, brother, you’re the director of the Dongzhimen Supply and Marketing Cooperative, and Qian Youku is your… what?”
Lin Yu had found this kid familiar when he first saw him. Now, hearing that the kid’s surname was Qian, he finally remembered.
“Qian Youku, he’s my third uncle. What’s wrong, brother? You know that old… hey, you know my third uncle?” Qian Dabo blurted out the truth without thinking.
Lin Yu nodded with a smile, wondering whether the world was really too small or if he just had too much fate with the Qian family.
“Then Qian Youcai, the security chief of the Hongxing Steel Mill, is your grandpa, right? Qian Youcai, Qian Youku… brother, what’s your dad’s name?”
Qian Dabo blurted out unconsciously, “My dad’s name is Qian Youbao. What’s the matter, brother? You know my grandpa too?”
Lin Yu nodded and said, “My name is Lin Yu. I don’t know if your third uncle has mentioned me.”
Qian Dabo’s eyes widened instantly, “Damn, brother, you’re the Chu Ba Wang who reincarnated.”
“Brother, you don’t look like a big, strong guy, how can you be so strong?”
Lin Yu smiled, “Don’t judge a book by its cover, brother. I’m all muscle. Dabo, hurry and get me a bike.”
As he spoke, Lin Yu took out 20 large black ten-yuan bills and a bicycle ticket, handing them to Qian Dabo.
“Now we’re brothers, right? I’ll go get you a bike. I’ll definitely get you the best one. That damn director of ours kept three good bikes for himself. I’ll get one of them for you.”
Qian Dabo ran to a counter nearby and shouted, “Lao Wang, issue an invoice. This is my brother. Don’t mess it up. I’ll go to the warehouse and get the bike.”
Lin Yu paid and waited for Qian Dabo to bring the bike.
The price of a normal bike was between 145 and 185 yuan. The manganese steel Yongjiu was the most durable, but also the most expensive.
The Phoenix bicycle was definitely the best-looking one. It usually cost 175 yuan.
Lin Yu chose the Phoenix bicycle because its design was simple yet elegant, with smooth lines and rich colors.
Moreover, the Phoenix’s frame was made of high-quality steel, making it sturdy and durable, able to withstand various challenging road conditions.
The seat was also very comfortable, suitable for men to ride, even for long periods of time without feeling tired. The handlebars were designed ergonomically, making it easy for riders to control the direction.
In short, the Phoenix bicycle was stylish, cool, and perfect for picking up women.
Lin Er Ye’s body had been strengthened in the past few days, making him feel like spring had arrived, with all things springing back to life and it was the season for animals to reproduce.
To put it bluntly, Lin Er Ye wanted to play the game of the loach burrowing into the hole these days.
Soon, Qian Dabo pushed the bicycle over.
“Brother, I won’t take your five yuan. I installed a headlight and a lock for you, and they’re all included in the invoice.”
He handed the invoice and proof to Lin Yu.
Lin Yu knew that a bicycle friction-powered headlight cost ten yuan and a lock was 1.5 yuan. Qian Dabo was really thoughtful.
“Dabo, don’t spend your own money.”
Qian Dabo scoffed, “I didn’t spend any money. This is all thanks to that damn director of ours. To suck up to his superiors, he deliberately got a full set, adding five yuan per bike. In fact, these things don’t even cost ten yuan.”
“Dabo, aren’t you afraid your director will give you trouble?” Lin Yu asked worriedly. Although he hadn’t known Qian Dabo for long, he liked this kid’s personality.
“I’m scared of nothing.” Qian Dabo said disdainfully, “My dad is the deputy director, my cousin, my aunt, and our relatives, a dozen people are all in the commercial sector. What’s a department store director? He’s nothing.”
“Alright, brother, you’re amazing.” Lin Yu didn’t expect the Qian family to have such a background.
Just look at their names, they’re so appealing. It’s a shame they’re not in the commercial sector.