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  Chapter 99 Age is a blemish!

  In the guest house, Liu Qingshan and Gangzi share a room, and Gangzi is talking non-stop.

   "Qingshan, Brother Fei and I went to Yangcheng, it's an eye-opener, it's really..."

   "I have been to Yangcheng."

  Liu Qingshan spread the quilt and prepared to sleep.

  Gangzi swallowed his saliva, and continued to talk: "Qingshan, you don't know that the Chinese tunic suits we shipped back are sold like crazy, and you can earn a hundred yuan a day..."

  An old man from Liu Qingshan got under the bed, and then pulled the light cord at the head of the bed. With a click, the light went out, and his voice came from the darkness.

   "I'm sleepy, go to bed first, I was the one who came up with the idea of ​​selling Chinese tunic suits."

  Gangzi thought about it too, so he could only lie down and sleep depressed.

  Woke up the next day, after breakfast, Lu Wen took Liu Qingshan and the interpreter to the county government early, and stayed in the office of the county magistrate, guarding the phone.

  Just after eight o'clock, the phone rang on time, and Thomas' familiar voice came from the receiver: "Good evening, Liu, is that you?"

  Liu Qingshan looked up at the red sun that had just risen outside the window: "Mr. Thomas, it's morning here, so I can only greet you with 'Troubleshooting'!"

  The translator next to him was taken aback: This English is really standard. If he closed his eyes, he would think it was a foreign guest speaking.

   "Haha, Liu, it's always a pleasure talking to you."

  Thomas was in a very good mood. He talked endlessly on the phone, about promotions and salary increases, and about new models that have been put into production.

  The translator next to him was exhausted. He was holding a pen in his hand and writing non-stop. He was responsible for recording the whole process of the conversation.

  The county magistrate next to him was very distressed: telephone bills, international calls, are so expensive.

  Liu Qingshan was also puzzled. Generally speaking, it takes at least three or four years for a new car to go from design to production. This seems to be only half a year, right?

  But think about it, just the adjustment of the appearance, it is equivalent to a person changing into a new suit, and he is relieved.

  Liu Qingshan didn't mind chatting with Thomas for a while to communicate his feelings, but seeing that the county magistrate Wang was sweating, he interrupted the other party's rhetoric.

   "My friend, do you want to finish talking on the phone next time we meet?"

  In the phone receiver, Thomas laughed loudly: "Haha, Liu, the gift I promised you has already boarded the cargo ship, and it may arrive before me."

"what gift?"

   "Of course it's the new car I designed. Liu, don't you have an old saying in Huaxia that a promise is more precious than a kilogram of gold."

  The pen tip in Comrade Translator's hand also paused, and he looked up at Liu Qingshan, his eyes full of envy: I want a car, an imported high-end car, too!

   There is also the county magistrate Wang, who doesn’t care about the phone bill at this time: I am a county magistrate in a car, and now I still take 212?

  Only Lu Wen frowned secretly: This Little Comrade Liu seems to have a good relationship with foreigners, and he will give a car as a gift. There will be nothing tricky in it, right?

  Under the circumstances at that time, people’s minds were tense, and even the favorite game of the little dolls was: catching spies.

  Liu Qingshan just remembered about the car. At that time, he thought it was a joke, but he didn't expect Thomas to mean it.

  Haha, a car fell from the sky, so why not be polite!

   Contact with foreigners, you can't deal with those vain people, so Liu Qingshan expressed his sincere thanks to Thomas, and corrected the other party's wrong words:

   "Mr. Thomas, the idiom you said should be promises, gold, similar, there are promises, promises, promises, once made, it's hard to follow..."

   "Oh, the Chinese language is really extensive and profound, but I don't quite understand the last sentence. A dead horse is lying on the ground and can't move. Of course there is no way to chase it?"

  Thomas stayed here for several months and learned a little Chinese, but it was a pity that he was caught between students.

  Liu Qingshan didn't want to discuss the difference between a four-horse horse and a dead horse with him on the phone, so he chatted a few more words, agreed to see you next month, and was about to hang up the phone.

  At this time, Thomas suddenly asked again: "Liu, my dear friend, is there any new design inspiration in your magical brain?"

  Haha, the fox’s tail finally appeared, so I was thinking about it.

  Liu Qingshan finally realized it, no wonder Thomas was so generous and gave him a car directly.

  The fact is exactly the same. After Thomas returned to China, the company immediately put into production a new car and named it "Trailblazer".

  Old wine in new bottles, the action is still very fast, and the new car comes out in two months.

   It's no wonder that they seem to be on fire. AMC is on the verge of bankruptcy. As the shareholders of the company, they don't want to be acquired and merged by other car companies.

  So, putting into production the Blazers became their last straw.

   To my surprise, once this car was launched, it sold like crazy, especially those young people who regarded the pioneer generation as a treasure.

   Even put out the slogan "I would rather be a pioneer than a girlfriend".

  AMC's orders soared, and suddenly became hot again, and the company miraculously came back from the dead.

  In terms of rewards for meritorious deeds, the biggest contributor is of course Mr. Thomas.

  But Thomas Teapot cooks dumplings, and he knows it well. It all comes from that magical oriental friend.

  That's why he delivered the car and made the phone call again, hoping to continue to get some good things from Liu Qingshan.

  Although Liu Qingshan doesn't know what happened, it is certain that both he and Thomas are beneficiaries, and they may continue to benefit.

  This is enough, so he blew into the microphone:

   "Mr. Thomas, I look forward to working with you again. Believe me, we will collide with each other again, and maybe it will become a big fire, sweeping the entire automobile manufacturing industry!"

  Haha, Thomas' hearty laughter came from the other end of the phone.

  The call was finally over, but everyone in the room was staring at Liu Qingshan, making him a little nervous, and couldn't help but make a joke.

   "It seems that I didn't disclose any state secrets just now, did I?"

   This joke is not funny at all, no one in the room is cheering, and they are still staring at him with wide eyes.

  Suddenly, Lu Wen slapped his hands vigorously: "Xiao Liu, wait for the negotiation next month. Our automobile factory invites you. Be sure to participate!"

  Liu Qingshan smacked his lips: "I still have to plant a greenhouse at home."

   "Your greenhouse vegetables, our car factory packs them!"

   "Then I have to raise pigs."

   "We have pigs too!"

   "I have to help my eldest sister raise laying hens."

   "We also wrapped the chicken, and we also wrapped the eggs!"

  Lu Wen simply waved his hand: "Even you, we've got it covered!"

  There was a burst of hearty laughter in the room, and Liu Qingshan stopped being hypocritical: With the big customer of the automobile factory, he doesn't have to worry about the sales of those agricultural and sideline products for the time being.

   "Qingshan, sit down and drink tea."

  The county magistrate Wang also had a flushed face. Although he spent a little on the phone bill, it was so worth it. Even the county magistrate, he felt that his face was radiant.

  Who said there are no talents in Bishui County?

  The key point is that the automobile factory is currently employing people, and with Comrade Xiao Liu's face, it is not too easy to approve dozens of trucks for Bishui County.

  Everyone was happy for a while, so at noon it was natural to have a good treat at the guest house.

  At the wine table, County Magistrate Wang mentioned the matter of picking up the truck, but without Liu Qingshan saying a word, Lu Wen fully agreed.

  The car they drove was also repaired, so it returned with a full load. The car was filled with various souvenirs, even Gangzi had a share.

   "It was a worthwhile trip!"

  Before getting into the car, Lu Wen cordially shook hands with Liu Qingshan to say goodbye, and embarked on the return journey contentedly.

   "Qingshan, see you next month."

  Gangzi waved at Liu Qingshan from the car window, and soon disappeared from sight.

  Liu Qingshan just put down his arms, feeling a little dissatisfied: You all have your own gains, so I just made this trip for nothing, right?

   No, it’s not a waste of money. There will be a car soon, and it will be imported.

  Thinking of this, he finally regained his balance, and cheerfully said to the county magistrate Wang who was seeing him off: "Mayor, should I get my driver's license first?"

   "Xiao Liu, how old are you this year?"

   "16, I will be 17 soon after Chinese New Year."

   "Hehe, you must be at least 18 years old to take a driver's license test, Xiao Liu, you are still young."

   County Magistrate Wang looked at this young man with a smile, joking in his mouth, but he was very emotional in his heart: he is so young and powerful. I don’t know what height he will reach in the future?

  Age is a flaw!

  Liu Qingshan was also wilted, and an urge to call Thomas surged in his heart: I don’t want a car anymore, can I get a tractor instead?

  Take the jeep in the county, and Liu Qingshan was also sent home. In fact, for him now, a car is really useless, not as practical as a bicycle.

  After getting off the main road of the commune, a horse-drawn sledge ahead was walking slowly, and two large sacks were still being pulled on the sledge.

   On their side, after the snow falls, they usually replace the carriage with a wooden sledge.

   The two smooth wooden rails under this thing travel on the snow with low friction and save effort.

   Seeing the figure sitting on the sack, Liu Qingshan looked more and more familiar. When he got close, he opened the window and yelled:

   "Er Biaozi!"

  The man turned his head suddenly, he was really Er Biaozi, seeing Liu Qingshan poking his head out, he was a little dazed for a while.

  Liu Qingshan asked the driver to stop the car, and told him to go back. For the rest of the way, he would take the sledge.

  Getting out of the jeep, Er Biaozi also jumped out of the carriage. The two brothers ran towards each other and hugged each other tightly.

   "Qing Shan, you seem to have grown taller!"

   "Haha, Biaozi, you seem to be tanned even more!"

   There was a whip in front, and then the voice of the boss uncle came: "Get in the car, chatter while walking."

  Er Biaozi looked darker and thinner, and it was quite difficult during this time.

  But it seems that he has matured a lot, and has gradually faded away from the youthful innocence.

   Along the way, listening to him talk about his study and practice experience in Heilongjiang Province, he looked eager to try, wishing to show his talents.

  Liu Qingshan patted his little friend on the shoulder: "Success, let's try planting 180 mu of rice in the coming year."

   Er Biaozi patted the big sack under his butt: "I brought back all the rice seeds!"

  When the sledge entered Jiapigou, many people immediately gathered around and greeted Er Biaozi.

   "Biaozi, what's in this sack?"

   Zhang Ganzi patted the big sack, and could feel the food inside.

   "Rice, of course.

  Er Biaozi was too busy chatting with the villagers, so he didn't pay much attention here.

   "Isn't rice just rice? Well, now I have rice to eat!"

   Zhang Ganzi got excited, stood up the sack, carried it on his back and ran away.

  A sack of rice weighs nearly 200 catties. This guy trots and runs so fast. If you say he is a lazy man, who will believe it?

   "Hey, Uncle Ganzi, there are rice seeds in there, and they haven't been shelled yet, so they can't be eaten!"

   Er Biaozi's voice came from behind.

  Zhang Ganzi immediately felt that all the strength in his body was vented at once, his legs softened, and he collapsed on the ground...

  (end of this chapter)