Chapter 265: bargain hunting
"You take your daughter to play over there. I want to discuss some serious business with Mr. Jin." Mike motioned his wife to take their daughter over there, and also took Zhang Ailan to sit over there. He took out a pack of cigarettes and handed one over.
"I don't smoke." Zhang Ailun declined.
"It's a good habit. I don't actually smoke." Mike smiled.
Zhang Ailun couldn't help but sigh: "How could it turn out like this?"
"It was because of bad luck. You should have heard of the black gang in the Titan Game Hall in the city, right? Just because I had some connections with them and did a few transactions with them, they offended people in the entertainment industry, which led to some people being arrested. The police found out about their private business and, based on the clues, they also dragged down other distributors and me as well."
Mike was indignant, "I don't know which bastard did this."
Zhang Ailun immediately sat up straight after hearing this, his face remained calm, "That's really unexpected."
Titan Game Center? Isn't this a coincidence? They just happen to have a grudge against the leader.
"From what Mark said, you don't seem to be planning to pay the bail, so where are you planning to run away to?" Zhang Ailun asked.
"Go to Brazil. I know some people there." Mike didn't reveal too much. "I'm short of money now. If you want to buy my assets, a recycling station in the city, a modification shop and a car sales shop, you have to give me at least $15. Of course, I will also let Mark and Fury help you here. They are professionals!"
"This price is very reasonable." Zhang Ailun nodded and was about to agree.
Because your wife is so beautiful and your daughter is so cute.
"This price is not reasonable. $12 is about right." Mark said proactively.
"Hey, man, which side are you from?" Boss Mike was a little unhappy.
"I'm not your employee anymore." Mark said unhappily.
"But at least I'm still your cousin-in-law, right?" Mike laughed out of anger.
Zhang Ailun looked at the two of them in surprise.
"Fxxk! My entire youth was wasted on you! How dare you say that? If you hadn't stopped me from pursuing my dreams, I would definitely be living a better life now." Mark said swearing.
"Who's going to hire a mechanic with less than a high school diploma?" Mike countered.
"All I need is the skills," said Mark.
"There are many people with skills, but not everyone can repair airplanes and rockets. That's simply not the same level of technology. You can't even enter the door of the military industry. You can only repair cars!" Mike said belittledly.
"You've already taken out hundreds of thousands of dollars from loans, which is enough for your family of three to live a good life. Don't even think about cheating other people. I've had enough! You black-hearted Grandet!" Mark said angrily.
"My property is legal! Who have I cheated? At least the court hasn't issued a warrant for my arrest. I can just mortgage and sell my things before that. You are your cousin's relative, and you shouldn't stand against us!" Mike accused.
The two men started arguing and accusing each other. Old Fury watched with great interest as they exposed each other's secrets. He moved a stool and sat there to watch the show.
The two bulldogs were also huddled together by the tense atmosphere, trembling and not daring to fart.
The chief leader had already noticed that these two dogs were quite cowardly.
"You never gave me a raise," Mark said.
"I didn't ask you to settle the money from selling the car privately! It's because your cousin protected you!" Mike said.
"I'm in this shitty place 24 hours a day."
"That's because you are not used to interacting with people and you only like to play with machinery. All the girls I introduced to you were scared away by your weird hobby! When others asked you out on a date, all you could think about was repairing cars! Fxxkyou! You freak!! You really should go to school to rebuild yourself and learn from those high school students whose heads are full of hormones and sexual impulses!" Mike said angrily.
"You took advantage of my cousin's pregnancy and went to find a street call girl behind her back!" Mark accused.
"That's because your cousin allowed me to do this! She loves me and I love her too."
"Then you two are really freaks!!"
"Fxxk! I don't allow you to talk about your cousin!"
“I told you!!”
The two cursed at each other and even wanted to fight. It was obvious that they had disliked each other for a long time.
"..."
Zhang Ailun didn't expect that they had such a complicated relationship, and it was a family business.
I was so annoyed by their quarrel that I could only wave my hand helplessly and shout, "OK! Shut up! Stop arguing! $15, one price! I'll buy it! These three properties are indeed worth the price."
"You don't understand at all. It's totally not worth it. You'll be at a loss if you buy it!" Mark Hongwen said.
"Hey man, in my eyes, you alone are worth this price. Do you think I came here for this recycling station and this shabby modification shop? No! I came here because of you!" Zhang Ailun said seriously.
Mark was stunned for a moment.
What the hell, how is this different from confessing love?
"I'm not gay." Mark said anxiously.
"Get lost, I'm not either." Zhang Ailun cursed.
Mike also sneered: "It's rare for someone to be willing to spend money on you. It would be even better if it was a woman."
Mark's face darkened.
Damn, you old man are really sharp-tongued.
"You shut up too! Take the money, take your wife, and get out of my sight! Take good care of the woman who is willing to give everything for you and the lovely child." Zhang Ailun raised his middle finger, took out several stacks of cash from his handbag and threw them to him.
"This is the transfer contract. I have already signed it. I would have done the same thing even if you didn't tell me." Mike's expression eased. He counted the money, calmed down, and added, "These are my wife and children. They have nothing to do with you."
What do you mean by saying this?
I'm not interested in your wife and daughter!!
The chief leader felt that his reputation was damaged.
Taking a deep breath, Zhang Ailun controlled his emotions, checked the contract, and found no problem, so he signed it readily.
Mike returned to the shed, packed his luggage, took his wife and daughter and got into an old Ford. Before leaving, he left a message for Mark: "Good luck, little bastard. I hope you can live better and better with your new boss without me. Put more smiles on your face and be more motivated! No boss can tolerate your face."
"You don't have to tell me." Mark said stubbornly.
Watching the car leave, Zhang Ailun also sighed that it is difficult for an honest official to judge family affairs.
Fortunately, he is rich, and he can solve 99% of the troubles by just spending money.
"Won't you take me to visit the store?" Zhang Ailun turned around and looked at the old man and the young man.
"All the vehicles have been sold, and only the empty land and house construction are left. What's so good about it? Do you think I can't do my job well?" Mark said unhappily.
"You troublemaker. I'm your boss!" Zhang Allen said with a straight face. "Maybe these two dogs can lead the way for you!" Mark pointed at the trembling bulldog.
"Then I might as well just hire them both," Zhang Ailun said unhappily, "I was thinking of asking you to help repair that A10 attack aircraft."
"Sorry, I don't want it... Wait, what did you say?" Mark's expression changed quickly, and he came over and said in disbelief: "A10 attack aircraft? Is it a Warthog? Boss, you want me to repair a fighter jet? Where did you get it from?"
"No. You heard it wrong." Zhang Ailun said calmly.
"Impossible! There's no way I heard it wrong! Fury heard it too. You must have been talking about the A10 Warthog attack aircraft! WTF!! You actually have a fighter jet? And you want me to repair it?" Mark couldn't believe it and became excited.
Zhang Ailun said calmly: "Considering your attitude towards me, I might change my mind."
"Boss, don't be like this. It's my fault. I was too young and too impulsive. I can take you to get familiar with the site facilities and the modification shop right now! Where is your A10 stored? Is it in a hangar in the suburbs? Can I go now?"
Mark talks about the Warthog attack aircraft every other sentence. It can be seen that his desire to modify it has reached the sky, which has changed his decadent personality.
Zhang Ailun nodded. "It's in the hangar in the suburbs, the place you went to last time. But not all the parts have been transported here yet. My people have just started to assemble and repair it. We just happen to be in need of some skilled people to help. I want you to go over and lend a hand."
"When I was ten years old, I could already perfectly assemble the A10 simulation model toy!" Mark immediately guaranteed seriously, "Leave it to me! I can definitely help you do it!"
"Ok, you'd better not let me down. If you don't understand anything, you can ask the professional ground staff." Zhang Ailun readily agreed.
It must be quite difficult for this kid to change his career, but it can be regarded as fulfilling his dream.
In the following time, Old Fury also took Zhang Ailun to visit the modification shop and car sales shop in the suburbs. They had been here last time when they bought a hiking RV, and there were basically no changes.
Zhang Ailun also asked about revenue and work issues.
"Now several modification shops in the suburbs have closed down and have been taken over by others. They will probably reopen in a few days. There is a steady stream of abandoned vehicles transported to the car cemetery every day. In the past, Boss Mike outsourced the purchase. Many scavengers would shop in the car cemetery to get recyclable parts, and we would buy them from them at a low price. There is also the channel on the street, where parts are relatively cheap, but now this line has been cut off."
Old Fury said: "The profit of a modified car is about $200-8000. There is no shortage of buyers for high-performance cars, but for some ordinary vehicles, basically only poor people with no money will buy them, and the profit is relatively low, but the advantage is that the revenue is stable."
"I also have a car repair shop in the city and I know the operating model of this industry. Nothing else needs to be changed, just follow the previous model. I don't really care about the profit because I have more profitable channels and businesses. I will transfer people over to help later and strive to expand the scale." Zhang Ailun said thoughtfully.
"Then you'd better find some diligent, reliable people, and some who are brave. After all, the security here is not as good as that in Los Angeles, and people often have conflicts over parts and business." Old Fury said.
"Isn't an RPG enough?" Zhang Ailun asked back.
Look at my current street level, and my equipment column is full of high-end equipment.
Do you really think it was my first time here? I didn't even have a gun in my hand, and I was shocked by the lawless behavior here.
Now, after three days of absence, I should look at them with new eyes. I even have fighter jets. What can these people use to fight me?
Dimensionality reduction attack! !
"That's certainly enough..." Old Fury was speechless.
After briefly explaining what was going on here, Zhang Ailun also sent a message to Qibatu, informing him that he had found a helper for him to put A10 together as soon as possible.
Qibatu did not refuse this. After all, there is strength in numbers. The workload of one person and a few helpers is too heavy. Even with the help of professional machinery, it cannot be completed in a short time.
He was exhausted after staying up all night.
Also sent a photo to Zhang Ailun.
They are the modules of the A10's turbofan engine and crew circuits, as well as the operating circuit boards in the cockpit. The circuits have basically been pre-planned, and the chief leader was overwhelmed by the densely packed information, and had no idea what they were used for.
To be honest, even if the parts and detailed drawings of the aircraft are placed in front of you, it is impossible for ordinary people to put them together properly. It takes professionals to do professional things. I am afraid that if two screws are missing, it will be a disaster!
Zhang Ailun: Well done. It's you!
Qibatu: This is a wrong demonstration. The correct way should be like this.
Sent another picture.
Zhang Ailun: …?
Why don't you leave it here?
He couldn't see any difference.
Zhang Ailun: Although I don’t understand, I can deduct your salary.
Qibatu: Boss, I was wrong! If you don't understand, I can teach you!
Zhang Ailun: No, if I can't learn it, how many years can I live? This skill is useless to me. I will learn it when the brain-computer interface is invented and the information can be transmitted with one click.
Qibatu: This is such a pity. You probably won't be able to experience the charm of machinery and the sense of accomplishment of assembling it until your next life! It's getting late. I need to catch up on some sleep. There are still many parts that I haven't assembled yet.
Just quit the chat without giving face to the leader.
Zhang Ailun put away his phone in silence. Although I can't experience the charm of machinery, I can experience the joy of driving. I will go to take the test someday.
You haven't experienced the charm of a woman yet! Fragrant, soft, warm and smooth.
What the hell are you doing with copper sheet metal work clothes, you stinky man! Damn it!
The chief leader also informed Dominic that he had received information about Mike's scrap recycling station and asked him to find an outstanding Beggar Gang disciple to take over the job.
Dominic was not surprised by this. After all, the leader had money and could buy whatever he wanted.
Zhang Ailun: If the police come to ask about the situation, we will say that we have reached a deal with the previous boss yesterday and we don’t know much about his current situation and whereabouts. It is best to spray our graffiti outside, which can also avoid a lot of trouble. Maybe the loan company on the street will come to ask about the situation.
Dominic: Ok.
Lori Louis 19's graffiti still has a lot of weight in District . After all, the homeless people that can be seen everywhere on the roadside, except for those who are alone, are basically members of the organization.
After Zhang Ailun arranged his affairs, he drove away from the modification shop in the suburbs and headed for downtown Los Angeles. It was around ten o'clock when he returned to Los Angeles.
During this time, he also received a message from Parker's boss, informing him that the whale auction was about to begin and many people had already arrived, hoping to see him.
Zhang Ailun: Don’t worry, I will never go back on my promise to others. I am in the city right now and can bring people over to participate at any time.
Parker: I have the tickets ready.
Seeing how enthusiastic he was, Zhang Ailun also understood his difficulties. He drove to the Old Pick Auto Repair Shop, parked the Wrangler in the backyard, and found the technical supervisor to get the car keys of the Rolls-Royce Cullinan.
We got in a luxury car and drove to the location of the whale auction. We stopped at the door and saw Boss Parker looking around from afar. He had been waiting for quite a while.
Zhang Ailun got out of the car and said hello. Boss Parker was overjoyed and hurried over to greet him, "Hello, Mr. Jin, I finally waited for you."
"Why do I feel like a sucker? Am I in a hurry to give you money?" Zhang Ailun joked.
"No way, I just think you have a better chance of bidding for my company. I treat everyone who participates in the auction equally!" Boss Parker said seriously, answering against his will.
(End of this chapter)
