He Yuzhu didn't spend too much time in the department store. After coming out, she slowly rode her bicycle towards the police station.
At this time, everyone who bought a bicycle had to bring their purchase receipt to the police station to get a license plate. At the same time, they had to apply for a bicycle license. They had to use a hammer to smash a "steel seal" on the bicycle's handle and tripod. The bicycle license plate number, bicycle license number, and steel seal number were all the same set of numbers. Every bicycle license plate number was unique in Beijing.
At that time, riding a bicycle on the road was the same as driving a car on the road now. Other than not having to take a driver's license, one had to apply for a license plate and a license to be considered legal.
There were two problems with riding a bicycle without a license plate number and stamp outside. One was that it was extremely easy to be investigated. If they could not prove that the bicycle was theirs, they would be in jail. Second, it was easy to be stolen. Once it was stolen, even if you cried your heart out, the bicycle would not come back because there was no evidence to prove that the bicycle was yours.
Only after the bicycle was installed with a license plate and stamped with a steel seal, even if it was stolen, once you reported it, the police could easily find it back. When the time came, you would take the bicycle license, the purchase receipt, and the proof of the unit or the neighborhood committee to claim it. The police station would return it to you after verifying that there was no mistake.
Therefore, the first thing He Yuzhu did after buying the bicycle was to go to the police station to get a license plate. After everything was done, he had to pay a management fee of 3 yuan every year, but this was a small amount compared to the bicycle.
After He Yuzhu came out of the police station, he saw that it was still early and did not want to go home so early. He happily rode his bicycle on the streets and enjoyed the local customs of the capital. Along the way, he felt the envious gazes of the pedestrians on the roadside. He Yuzhu actually enjoyed it a little.
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When He Yuzhu rode home, the factory had not closed yet, so he pedaled quickly and returned to the courtyard in a short while.
He Yuzhu had just entered the courtyard when he saw Third Aunt washing the vegetables. At this moment, Third Aunt also heard the noise and looked up. The first thing she noticed was the bicycle He Yuzhu was pushing. She couldn't help but be stunned and quickly asked loudly," Silly Zhu, this bicycle is so new. Did you buy it?”As he said that, he put down the basin and walked to the front of the bicycle. After taking a closer look, he said in surprise,"Ah, it's a 28-yuan permanent bicycle. I remember that it costs 157 yuan. It's dozens of yuan more expensive than my bicycle.”
He Yuzhu said modestly," Third Aunt, I'm a bachelor. I've saved some money over the years. I'll buy a better one. When I get married, I'll have more face. Don't you think so?"”
"Ah, Silly Zhu is right, that's the truth.”Third Aunt agreed.
At this moment, the aunties and daughters-in-law who heard the commotion in the front yard and middle yard swarmed out. When they saw He Yuzhu holding the bicycle, they were all extremely excited.
"Silly Zhu, did you just buy this?”
"Forever brand, sturdy, I like it.”
"What's the use of liking it? It's not even yours.”
"Hai, I didn't. I like it too. Besides, when my son gets married, he can borrow a car from Silly Zhu.”
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A group of women chattered non-stop. Some touched the front of the car, and some touched the wheels. They surrounded He Yuzhu and could not move.
Qin Huairu was also in the crowd. She first looked at the bicycle enviously for a while, then noticed the watch on He Yuzhu's hand from the corner of her eye. She immediately said excitedly,"Ya, Silly Zhu, what are you wearing on your hand? Is it a watch? You bought a watch? Let me see.”This voice made everyone instantly quiet down. Then, they looked at He Yuzhu in unison. He Yuzhu looked at so many pairs of eyes and felt a little cold. He quickly said,"Ladies and aunties, during this period of time, I went to cook for someone and was given a bicycle ticket. Yesterday, our factory manager rewarded me with a watch ticket because of my good performance during this period of time. I thought about it last night and thought that I was going to find a wife recently. It would be easier to find a wife with a watch and ticket, so I went to the department store to buy it today.”
"Silly Zhu wants to find a wife. That's easy. I'll introduce one to you in two days.”
"Silly Zhu's conditions are good to begin with. Now that he has a watch and a bicycle, it's not like he can just pick casually.”
"That's right, Silly Zhu, I have a niece in my family. I'll bring her over tomorrow to show you.”
Everyone started talking again. He Yuzhu quickly said," Everyone, everyone, my sister will be back soon. I have to go and cook for her. Your husband will be back soon for dinner. Everyone, go home. We can talk about it later."”
He Yuzhu finally returned home after much persuasion. She placed her bicycle in the corner of the room and lay on the bed, exhausted. After resting for a while, He Yuzhu got up and started cooking.
The people in the courtyard gradually came back from work. Naturally, the news that He Yuzhu had bought a watch and a bicycle slowly became known to everyone in the courtyard. If it wasn't for the fact that everyone was tired and hungry after work and was in a hurry to eat, He Yuzhu's house would have been surrounded by people.
When Xu Damao came back and heard that He Yuzhu had bought a bicycle and a watch, he was so angry that he cursed in his heart. Didn't Silly Zhu get the tickets because of his cooking skills? What was there to be proud of? Sitting at home, the more he thought about it, the angrier he got. He couldn't eat anymore and went straight to sleep. Lying on the bed, he planned to get a bicycle ticket and a watch ticket. He couldn't let Silly Zhu be in the limelight alone.
He Yuzhu simply fried two dishes, sour and spicy shredded potatoes and stir-fried cabbage. He also steamed a few white steamed buns and went to the backyard to invite the deaf old lady over for dinner as usual.
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