Chapter 1194: Chapter 1193: Showing Off in Front of the Neighbors
Liu Xia had already sold it to Ye Weidong at the lowest possible price, of course, Liu Xia knew Ye Qiu didn’t mind the money.
When he showed the contract to Ye Qiu, Ye Qiu said, "Just have the shop handle getting a license plate for my dad."
After Ye Qiu settled the payment at the cashier, the insurance and everything else was sorted out, and now Ye Weidong could drive the car away.
"Ye Qiu, I’ll head off first then."
Said Ye Weidong.
"Dad, do you want a consultant here to teach you?"
After all, previously Ye Weidong learned on those old Jettas, but now he was driving a Mercedes sedan, which surely had many features that looked different.
"I really do need some lessons."
When Liu Xia went to find a male sales consultant to teach Ye Weidong, Ye Qiu smiled as he watched his dad’s expression.
After following the sales consultant and trying things out for half an hour, Ye Weidong basically understood the car’s functions.
Moreover, this one was an automatic, which was easier to drive compared to a manual.
When Ye Weidong felt quite satisfied, the male sales consultant got out of the car.
"Uncle Ye, you should be able to get the license plate in a week, and the insurance certificate can be collected tonight."
Said Liu Xia.
"I’ll have Ye Qiu come and get it then."
Now with the car in hand, Ye Weidong’s mood was certainly different. He wanted to go back to the old neighborhood to take a look and show off a bit in front of others.
"Ye Xue, dad’s going back to the old neighborhood, are you going back?"
Ye Xue wanted to go to the driving school for practice, but she didn’t expect her father to want to return to the old neighborhood. She hadn’t been back for a long time either, so she decided to go with him.
And Ye Qiu still needed to return to Jin University for classes. As Ye Xue got in the car and Ye Weidong drove away, Ye Qiu said, "I also need to go back to school for class, I’ll come by in the afternoon to pick up the insurance certificate and take you out for dinner."
"Then I’ll wait for you."
Said Liu Xia.
As Liu Xia saw Ye Qiu off, Ye Qiu still held Liu Xia’s hand, squeezing her wrist a bit, and when Liu Xia blushed slightly, Ye Qiu got in his car and drove straight to Jin University Campus.
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Initially, Ye Weidong didn’t drive very fast, gradually getting a handle on the speed, as he drove better and better, realizing that this feeling couldn’t be compared to a motorcycle — it was too comfortable.
When reminded to refuel, Ye Weidong knew that new car tanks weren’t filled much, so he needed to refuel.
Arriving at a nearby gas station, as Ye Weidong drove over and stopped, the fuel attendant came over and asked, "Fill it with 98?"
"Yes, fill it up."
A good car deserves the best gasoline, even if this car was the lowest class Mercedes.
Seeing the cost after getting out, Ye Weidong was surprised to find a single fill-up was three to four hundred.
If it was before, Ye Weidong would have felt a twinge, considering that three to four hundred could fuel a motorcycle for a long time.
After paying the fuel bill and getting back in the car with Ye Xue, Ye Weidong drove away heading back to the old textile factory neighborhood.
Following the GPS, Ye Weidong found it really convenient, quickly returning to Jiangbei and heading back to the old textile factory neighborhood. It didn’t take long to reach the entrance of the old neighborhood.
As soon as Ye Weidong parked the car at the entrance, passing neighbors were curious about who it was.
Unexpectedly, it was Ye Weidong who got out of the car.
"Old Ye, your car?"
"Just got my license, my son bought it."
That neighbor saw the car’s Mercedes emblem but didn’t know the price, yet knowing the son bought a luxury car for the father, it was certainly impressive.
The neighbor felt a strong envy and said, "Old Ye, your Feng Shui is great, having such a good son!"
"Not bad!"
Replied Ye Weidong.
The more the neighbor complimented, the more satisfied Ye Weidong felt.
Taking out his soft Zhonghua cigarettes, he handed one to the neighbor, lighting it up, and started chatting there.
"I’ve been so busy recently, no time to come back and check the old house, now just came back to take a look."
"Just right, you’ve lived here for over twenty years after all."
The neighbor said.
Many people wanted to buy this old house of Ye Weidong’s.
But now, Ye Weidong certainly wasn’t lacking for money, having lived here with his family for over twenty years, he felt a deep affection for the place.
So he occasionally came back to take a look.
Though the new villa was good in every aspect, Ye Weidong felt it lacked that human touch, without familiar people to chat with.
Of course, Ye Weidong knew, Ye Qiu’s character didn’t enjoy chatting with unfamiliar people nor liked showing off in front of others.
But, in Ye Weidong’s view, living wasn’t for the sake of face.
Having your face shine was better than anything.
More and more neighbors came down to see the excitement, calling each other excitedly, saying "Ye Weidong drove a new Mercedes back for a chat with everyone."
With those neighbors coming down, looking left and right, touching here and there, and frequently praising both Ye Weidong and Ye Qiu, it made Ye Weidong even happier.
"Old Ye, do you know about the He Butcher family?"
"What’s the matter? I haven’t been in touch with them, mainly because Ye Qiu doesn’t like them."
Said Ye Weidong.
He really didn’t know much about the He Butcher family’s situation.
Initially, he had no issue with He Butcher and He Xiaoqing, although their families split up, but Li Lanfang had badmouthed Ye Qiu everywhere, creating such a scene that night, so that Weidong didn’t want to associate with that family.
"He Butcher’s family also bought a new house over in Jiangnan, I heard they’re selling pork over there, but we haven’t been there, so not sure where exactly they bought."
This was indeed news to Weidong.
"I didn’t know about that, but previously I heard Ye Qiu say he saw them at the market."
"That must be it, I heard they borrowed tens of thousands from other pork sellers and haven’t returned it, all saying it was used to buy their new home."
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While Weidong chatted with those neighbors downstairs, Ye Xue went up alone, finding the old house covered in dust.
Typically, if no one cleaned it for a week, there would probably be lots of dust, but after a few months of absence, the whole place was filled with dust.
All those old clothes were still there, so now Ye Xue knew she’d have to clean up first.
After chatting with the neighbors for a long time, Weidong went upstairs to help with the cleaning.
Getting close to lunchtime, those neighbors who had gathered around Weidong’s new car had talked not only about Weidong and his son but also He Butcher’s family.
Unexpectedly, upon seeing He Butcher and his wife riding back on their motorcycle, those people dispersed immediately, not continuing their conversation.
Li Lanfang and He Butcher saw a new car parked at the entrance, wondering whose new car it was?
"Whose new car is this?"
Asked Li Lanfang.
"It’s Ye Weidong’s, bought for him by Ye Qiu."