Chapter 37 [Happy America, Guns
After the name of the repair shop was settled, Gu Ren told Brian about his thoughts on basement renovation.
"I want to renovate the basement, reserve some space at the entrance to the basement, make an isolation belt, and reinstall a large iron door. It is best to have a password input. I just looked at the diesel engine inside. It is all things that have been around for a while. The lines and pipes must also need to be repaired, and then open up several rooms inside..."
Brian remembered it in his heart while listening. When he heard that he wanted to install a large iron door and some surveillance cameras, he couldn't help but raise his eyebrows and said, "Are you trying to make the basement into an underground bunker?"
"Haha, I just want to put something in it and make it more secure." I have known Brian for more than half a year. Gu Ren knew very well that he was not a slut, and at the same time he knew what to ask and what not to ask.
As expected, as Gu Ren expected, Brian just nodded and said, "If this is the case, the basement may need to be greatly modified. But repairing lines and pipes, opening up rooms and installing large iron doors, and surveillance cameras may cost 10,000 or 20,000 yuan."
"Money is not a problem, I have the best iron gate and monitoring equipment."
Gu Ren took out a bank card from his pocket and handed it over, "I just saw you buying some repair equipment and tools outside, and paid another year's rent. I think the money I left for you last time should not be enough. There is 200,000 yuan here. In addition to renovating the basement and repairing the factory, you can see the remaining money coming in a batch of commonly used auto parts and the next expenses for recruiting people to open business."
"I should ask you for more salary, and I'm afraid I'll be busy again next." Brian took the bank card.
"Haha, don't worry about this. I never treat my own people badly. I won't be able to give you a penny of the money you should give."
Gu Ren knew that Brian was joking with him again, so he wrapped his hands in front of his chest and smiled: "I believe in your ability Brian. I hope our speed auto repair shop will be able to open smoothly next month."
Upon hearing this, Brian raised his eyebrows, said nothing, but nodded to show his understanding.
...
Walking out of the repair shop gate, Gu Ren was about to leave here when he suddenly heard the sound of a police car.
What happened again?
Several police cars whizzed past the road in front of Gu Ren.
He frowned. It seemed that the jokes that appeared on the Internet were not made up. It was really happy. The gun battle every day! Free Afghanistan, picking up a gun is just a matter of doing...
Brian saw the porter away, and saw Gu Ren standing there, curiously walked up to ask, "What's wrong?"
Gu Ren pointed to the police lane that was leaving: "Didn't you see a few police cars passing by? I'm wondering where something happened again."
“It’s normal.”
Brian shrugged and said, "There are robberies happening every day here, and it's normal for the police car to come over."
"Then are you looking for the factory here?"
Gu Ren looked at Brian in surprise. He didn't care whether the repair shop could make a lot of money for him, so Brian chose to open a store here. He had no objection, but was still happy that there were almost no US police patrols here.
But Brian obviously knew that Luo Fei was in chaos and wanted to open the store here. If Gu Ren hadn't known that Brian had no grudge against him and had always had a good relationship, he would have thought he wanted to make him lose money.
"There are indeed many robberies, but basically there are not many robberies. I value it here, mainly because there are many cars here, and underground racers are racing on this avenue almost every week."
Brian said: "My previous repair shop often welcomes these guys who like to race. They are all very rich and very generous in their actions. They can easily modify them for thousands or tens of thousands of yuan."
"Isn't it illegal to renovate a vehicle?" Gu Ren frowned. He didn't want to be investigated by the US police every day in order to make this little money.
Hearing this, Brian looked at Gu Ren in shock, obviously surprised by what he said, but then he looked clear and said slowly: "Boss, you may rarely contact these things. Modifying vehicles are not illegal in the United States. You only need to apply for a modification license from the government to prove that our repair shop has the ability to modify vehicles."
“That’s it…”
Gu Ren looked embarrassed. Although he had been in the United States for almost a year, he basically either practiced guns in a shooting club or went back to the Mojia Martial Arts Hall in Chinatown to practice boxing. The two-point and one-line life made Gu Ren not very exposed to these things, and he still retains his domestic living habits and common sense.
"Bibo..."
Hearing the sound, Brian looked to the left and saw several red and white ambulances driving not far away, and he said to himself: "It seems that someone is injured."
Gu Ren glanced at the ambulance a few times, turned to him and said, "I'll go back first. If there is any situation, you can contact me directly."
Brian said: "Don't worry, boss, when you come here next time, everything will be done."
Gu Ren smiled, without saying anything more, just waved his hand and turned around and walked towards the place where he had parked.
After a while, when he arrived at the temporary parking point, Gu Ren picked up the key and opened the car door and got in. After getting in the car, he twisted the key, stepped on the clutch, started the engine and turned the front of the car to return to Chinatown.
When the car drove past an apartment building, Gu Ren noticed several police cars and ambulances parked on the road, the ones he had just seen.
Curious, Gu Ren slightly lowered the speed of the car and glanced sideways. In addition to five or six police officers maintaining order on the scene and avoiding pedestrians watching, he also saw ambulance personnel walking out of the corridor carrying five stretchers, each stretcher covered with a piece of white cloth.
Is this...dead?
Gu Ren raised his eyebrows and sighed inwardly that he is worthy of being a happy America! He stepped on the accelerator and drove to Chinatown all the way.
...
the next day.
Gu Ren went to the Mojia Martial Arts Hall in Chinatown and told his master that he would not go out to sea in the future.
Why was Mo Youqian, who was still surprised at this time, who had not left at this time, was excited when he heard this, and said, "Okay! It's good not to go out to sea! Aren, I thought you shouldn't go to the boat anymore."
"Well, I'll listen to your master, I won't go on a boat." Facing Mo Youqian's concern, Gu Ren felt warm and smiled: "I recently opened a car repair shop with my friend. It's not very far from Chinatown. I will come here to practice boxing often in the future."
"Auto repair shop? Well, it's pretty good. There are not many things in the United States, but there are the most cars. I think the business will be good if I open a repair shop."
Mo Youqian was very satisfied with Gu Renxin's work and asked with a smile: "Where is your store open? I'll say hello to my foreign apprentices. If they want to repair cars in the future, they will come to you specifically. Of course, you will definitely give them a discount."
Listening to the master attracting customers for himself, Gu Ren said: "No problem, no matter who goes to the repair shop to repair the car in the future, as long as you report your name, you will be given a 20% discount."
"Isn't it too much for 20% off? Just get a 10% off."
"No, it's 20% off. The car repair industry is still very profitable. Don't worry, master, I won't lose money."
Mo Yougan naturally would not let Gu Ren suffer a loss. He asked for a discount just to attract new customers for him. But seeing Gu Ren said this, he didn't say much. As long as he could make money, he thought he could attract many customers to the door.
Just like himself, when he first came to the United States, in order to attract his apprentice to learn boxing, he directly made a routine like a gym. It costs 20 yuan per class, 20% off for ten classes, and 30% off for twenty classes...
With the promotional activities, foreign apprentices soon came to learn boxing.
At the end, Mo Yougan asked, "Aren, you haven't told me where your repair shop is."
“In Lofi Road, Brooklyn.”
"Luo Fei said!"
Mo Yougan frowned. After living here for decades, he naturally knew that Brooklyn Lofi Road was very messy. Gu Ren opened a store there and was probably easily bullied.
Seeing the master's concern, Gu Ren hurriedly said, "Master, don't worry, I'm only responsible for paying the money. The one who manages the repair shop is one of my friends. He knows many people there, so there will be no problem."
"It's better to be careful."
After hesitating for a few seconds, Mo Yougan did not say what he was worried about, but just reminded Gu Ren to be more careful.
"I will be careful with the master." Gu Ren smiled.
"master!"
At this time, someone outside called Mo Yougan.
The two walked out of the door and saw that the person coming was Chen Ying.
Chen Ying first glanced at Gu Ren, then immediately stepped forward and shouted "Master".
"Aying, you are here. How are you doing recently? Is there any place you need help from a master?"
"Without a master, everything went smoothly."
"That's good. You young people talk to yourself. I'll go ahead and see how your junior brother practices boxing."
Mo Yougan glanced at his two apprentices, and didn't know what he was thinking. He walked out of the inner hall with a smile and walked towards the room where he practiced boxing in front.
After the master left, Chen Ying asked, "Didn't you go to sea? Why did you come back so soon?"
"I won't go on a boat anymore, I'm going to open an auto repair shop."
Gu Ren said it briefly, then went straight to the point and said, "I just came back and heard that two more murders occurred in Chinatown recently?"
"Yes."
Chen Ying nodded and said, "Recently, the police station was busy with this serial murder case. Yesterday afternoon, another family massacre occurred near Luofei Road. I happened to pass by Chinatown and had time to find you. I don't have much time, so just tell me if you have anything."
"There was a massacre in Luo Fei Road?" Gu Ren remembered the police cars and ambulances yesterday afternoon. Could it be this case.
Chen Ying found that he had missed it, so he quickly covered his mouth, frowned, and reminded: "Don't talk about this matter everywhere. It is still in the confidentiality stage. It will be announced to the public after investigating some clues."
"Don't worry, I won't tell anyone." Gu Ren thought for a while and said, "It's actually nothing big for me to look for you. I just want to tell you to be more careful when handling the case."
"I'll be careful."
Chen Ying didn't care why Gu Ren didn't call to talk about this. Instead, she was very happy. Instead, the corners of her mouth couldn't help but rise slightly, and a beautiful arc was raised.
Unfortunately, the bright smile lasted for only a few seconds. After she curled her smile, she said seriously: "I still have business to do, so I won't talk to you more. I'll talk about it when the case is over."
"OK."
After the greetings, Gu Ren watched Chen Ying leave.
Chapter completed!