Siheyuan: Being a fisherman in 1962

"Don't be fooled by the old appearance of this bike. It is a genuine British product, made from leftover weapon materials from World War I. The quality is top-notch. It is light and durable to ride, and is definitely worth the money." Seeing this, the old man continued to introduce.

Hearing this, the second uncle's heart moved.

Although he didn't know anything about British goods or weapons materials, the old man's words made him feel that this bicycle seemed to have unusual value.

Touching the handlebars, feeling the rough and solid texture, it seems as if I can touch an ancient and tenacious power.

However, the issue of funding still remained before him.

He hesitated for a moment, and finally asked, "Can this car be cheaper? I don't have much money, but I really want to buy a good car."

"As you can see, although this car is a bit old, its quality is absolutely first-class. Two hundred and eighty is already the lowest price. If you really want to buy it, this is the price."

The second uncle felt a sense of loss.

There was no room for bargaining, and I could only watch the bicycle slip away.

Just as he was about to turn around and leave, a thought suddenly flashed through his mind.

He stopped, turned around and said to the old man: "I want this car. But I have a condition. You have to help me repair this car and make it look beautiful and like a new car."

"This is a difficult problem for me. However, since you are so sincere, I will help you. Don't worry, I promise to repair this car and make it as bright as a new one."

Glancing at the second uncle, the old man thought to himself that this stubborn old man was really difficult to deal with.

His eyes rolled, and he suddenly thought of an idea. He pointed to an old Phoenix brand bicycle in the corner and said, "It's too late to repair it. How about this one? This is the treasure of my store. The original price was at least more than three hundred yuan, but now it's only ninety yuan. If you like it, I'll give it to you at this price."

When the second uncle heard this, his eyes suddenly lit up.

I walked up to it and looked at the bicycle carefully.

Although this bicycle is a bit old, it can be seen that it was once a good bike. The lines of the body are smooth, and although the paint is a bit worn, its former glory can still be seen.

"Ninety yuan?" The second uncle frowned. Although this price was much cheaper than the previous one, it was still beyond his budget.

I thought to myself that if I could get the price down a bit, maybe I could afford this bike.

"Fifty yuan, no more." The second uncle said tentatively.

The old man was stunned when he heard this, then shook his head: "This price is too low. Although this car is second-hand, the quality is absolutely guaranteed. If you really want to buy it, just offer a reasonable price."

The second uncle knew that he couldn't lower the price too much, so he stopped insisting and said, "Sixty-five, this is the highest price I can offer."

The old man hesitated for a moment, as if making a difficult decision.

Finally, he sighed and nodded: "Okay, since you are so sincere, I will give you this price."

Just as the two were about to make a deal, a young man suddenly came over, looked at the old man and asked, "How much is this bicycle? I'm getting married this weekend and I need to buy a new bicycle."

The old man looked up and saw a young man in plain clothes, so he replied casually: "Try riding it first, and it's okay to give a suitable price later."

When the second uncle saw the young man coming forward, his heart tightened.

This bicycle means a lot to him and it is an opportunity to change his destiny.

However, fate always seemed to like playing jokes on him, always setting obstacles for him at the most critical moments.

The young man tried riding the bicycle and a satisfied smile appeared on his face.

He turned to the old man and said, "Boss, I want this bicycle. How about 80 yuan?"

A hint of joy flashed in the old man's eyes.

After hesitating for a moment, as if weighing the pros and cons, the old man finally nodded: "Okay, since you like it so much, this is the price."

Seeing this, the second uncle suddenly felt a strong sense of unwillingness in his heart, and hurriedly stepped forward to stop the transaction: "I saw this car first, how can I sell it to him?"

"You also know that in business, the highest bidder wins. This young man offered a lot of money, so I can't not sell it to him." The old man looked at him with some embarrassment.

The second uncle was furious. He glared at the young man and said angrily, "Why did you steal my car? I was here first!"

The young man touched his nose awkwardly and explained, "Don't get me wrong, I didn't know you were the first one to see the car. I just thought it suited me, so I wanted to buy it."

"I want this bike! Boss, I'll give you sixty-five dollars if you sell it to me!" The second uncle didn't listen to his explanation, grabbed the handlebars of the bicycle and said stubbornly.

Seeing this, the old man shook his head helplessly.

I know that this second uncle is a difficult guy. If I don't sell it to him, I'm afraid he will keep pestering me endlessly.

However, the young man refused to give in and said, "Isn't this inappropriate? Isn't it a bit unreasonable for you to steal other people's things like this?"

Hearing this, the second uncle immediately became furious.

He widened his eyes and glared at the young man: "What do you know, kid? This car means a lot to me. It's my only chance to change my destiny. If you know what's good for you, get out of the way!"

The second uncle was burning with rage, like an enraged lion, and vowed to take back his prey.

However, the young man remained unmoved. He held the handlebars tightly and confronted the second uncle.

Seeing this, the old man couldn't help but groan inwardly.

He didn't want to offend the difficult customer, Mr. Er, but he also didn't want to lose the young man who was willing to pay a high price.

For a time, he was in a dilemma.

Just then, a middle-aged woman suddenly came over, looked at the second uncle and the young man, then looked at the old man, and a shrewd look flashed in her eyes.

"What's going on? Why do both of them want it?"

The old man sighed and told the middle-aged woman everything that had happened.

After hearing this, the middle-aged woman nodded thoughtfully, then turned to the second uncle and the young man and said, "Well, I see that both of you want this car, why don't you have a fair competition?"

The second uncle and the young man were both stunned when they heard this.

They looked at each other, seemingly thinking about the feasibility of this proposal.

"Let the boss name a price, and whoever offers the highest price between the two of you will get the car. This is fair and reasonable, what do you think?"

The second uncle and the young man looked at each other, and a hint of hesitation flashed in their eyes.

The proposal seems fair, but in reality it is full of variables.

However, under the circumstances, this seemed to be the only solution they could accept.

The old man looked at the two of them and secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

Although it is a bit risky, it can at least temporarily alleviate the current embarrassing situation.

So he cleared his throat and said, "Okay, since you all have no objection, then it's settled. The original price is three hundred, and now the lowest price is two hundred and eighty. Whoever offers the highest price between the two of you will get the car."