Chapter 43 Bought a Bicycle
Looking at the bicycle handed over by Shen Zhian, the salesperson was surprised for a moment.
I originally thought that Shen Zhian was poor and couldn't afford it, but I didn't expect that a poor guy from the countryside could afford so much money.
She underestimated this person,
Fortunately, I didn't sarcastically say to him that he couldn't afford a bicycle, otherwise I would have been slapped in the face.
After receiving Shen Zhian's bicycle ticket and still having money, the salesperson rolled out a brand new 28-bar bicycle.
"Comrade, please check if there is anything wrong with it. If there is no problem, take it back."
Shen Zhian checked the bicycle.
Bicycles are a big item in this era. When getting married, it would be extremely honorable for someone to have all four of these items ready.
With such a big item, you need to check it carefully when buying it.
Shen Zhian checked it and found that there was nothing wrong, so he pushed the bicycle and left.
Having a bicycle is indeed much more convenient than not having one, and it is also more comfortable than riding a tractor.
Shen Zhian rode his bicycle and quickly returned to the production team.
He rode a 28-bar bicycle faster than a tractor. In less than an hour, Shen Zhian arrived at the production team.
Bicycles are a rare item in the city, let alone in the countryside.
So as soon as Shen Zhian came back from his bicycle, he immediately attracted the attention of the production team members.
"Shen Zhiqing actually rode a bicycle. Where did he get this bicycle? He couldn't have bought it, right?" someone murmured.
"Isn't it? Shen Zhiqing's family doesn't seem to be very rich. This bicycle is not cheap. It must be borrowed."
"Yes, he must have borrowed it. If his family is so rich, is his work usually so hard?"
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Everyone murmured for a long time, and even the educated youths who had some educated youth points also made some comments.
Wang Huihui said, "I borrowed a bicycle, what's the point of showing off? I really thought that just riding a bicycle would be great."
Because Wang Huihui also hated Zhou Ran, and Shen Zhian and Zhou Ran were so close, she also disliked Shen Zhian.
When I saw Shen Zhian coming back on a bicycle, I started to say something sour.
Of course, the educated youth didn't think that Shen Zhian had the ability to buy a car. From Shen Zhian's dress, it could be seen that he should be poorer than them.
Li Yanhong couldn't stand listening to the mutterings of the educated youth behind her back.
She thought Shen Zhian was a good person, but these educated youths turned against him like this.
Li Yanhong directly interrupted and said, "I think Shen Zhiqing bought this bicycle himself, not borrowed it.
He was an educated youth who went to the countryside and was not familiar with the people here. Who would lend him a bicycle?
And the bike is new, it looks like it was just bought, so I think he bought it himself."
After Li Yanhong finished speaking, those who looked down on Shen Zhian and said he had no money to buy a bicycle suddenly fell silent.
Although I don't want to admit it in my heart, I have to admit that what Wang Huihui said makes sense.
Who would be willing to lend such a brand new bicycle to someone other than someone with whom I have a good relationship?
Shen Zhi'an just came here after going to the countryside, and he didn't hear any relatives or friends here, let alone anyone who could lend him a bicycle.
Was it really bought?
Thinking of this situation, these educated youths who had a bad relationship with Shen Zhi'an suddenly felt panicked.
Li Yanhong felt relieved.
Shen Zhian ignored everyone's comments behind his back and rode his bicycle directly to Zhou's house.
Zhou Ran was recuperating in the sun in the yard.
He Chunhua brought her a bag of melon seeds.
But these melon seeds are either sunflower seeds bought from supply and marketing agencies outside, or ordinary pumpkin seeds.
When eating pumpkins, country people save the seeds inside the pumpkins, dry them in the sun and fry them later.
The home-fried melon seeds are original and have a relatively bland taste, but Zhou Ran thinks they are quite fragrant. At least they are good to eat to pass the time.
Zhou Ran was very happy to see Shen Zhian come back.
"Shen Zhiqing, are you back?"
Shen Zhian parked his bicycle in the yard of Zhou's house and then got off the car.
When she looked into Zhou Ran's bright eyes and saw the pure and bright smile on this girl's face, Shen Zhian's mood couldn't help but become brighter.
I don't know why, but I like the way this little girl looks when she smiles.
Shen Zhian's originally stern face couldn't help but feel a touch of warmth when he saw Zhou Ran.
Shen Zhian said, "Well, I'm back."
Zhou Ran stared at the bicycle Shen Zhian rode back.
Her eyes didn't show as much envy or surprise as others did. She just curiously asked Shen Zhi'an, "Shen Zhiqing, where did you get this car? Did you buy it or borrow it?"
Zhou Ran mostly thought that Shen Zhian bought it. After all, it was so new, and it looked like he had just bought it.
It's just that Shen Zhian must be very poor at this time. Where did he buy this 28-bar bicycle?
If I remember correctly, such a bicycle cost more than 100 yuan in this era.
Money is one thing, but if you buy a bicycle, you also need a bicycle ticket, which is also a relatively rare thing.
Where did Shen Zhian get it?
In front of Zhou Ran, Shen Zhian did not hide anything and said to Zhou Ran truthfully, "I bought this myself, spending one hundred and twenty yuan, and another 40 yuan for the bicycle ticket."
When Zhou Ran was about to say when did Shen Zhian become such a wealthy person, he heard Shen Zhian say, "The ginseng we dug last time was sold for a total of one thousand and two dollars. If we divide it equally, it would be six hundred yuan per person.
I'm thinking that if I buy a bicycle in the future, it will be more convenient to go to the county town."
Shen Zhian said and handed the six hundred yuan to Zhou Ran.
Zhou Ran took a breath and was shocked by the money handed over by Shen Zhian.
One ginseng plant was sold for one thousand and two thousand?
This is too valuable.
Although Zhou Ran knew that 100-year-old ginseng was real, in the 21st century, one plant could be sold for millions.
But Zhou Ran was still shocked that it could be sold for a high price of one thousand and two yuan in this era.
Originally, she thought it would be good if she could sell it for five or six hundred, but who knew that the price was ridiculously high.
What is the concept of one thousand and two?
According to the price of goods in this era, the salary of an urban worker is generally about thirty yuan a month. In a year, he can earn at most three to four hundred yuan.
This ginseng can be worth as much as an average person's salary saved by not eating or drinking for several years.
For the country people, that is an astronomical figure. Even if the country people save money throughout their lives, they will not be able to save so much.
One thousand two hundred yuan is enough to build a magnificent brick house in the countryside.
Facing the thick solidarity handed over by Shen Zhian, Zhou Ran showed an expression that he had never seen in the world.
Chapter completed!