As the New Year's Eve approaches, the entire Beijing and Tianjin areas are filled with New Year's celebrations.
Every store is also beginning to prepare for the big sales at the end of the year. Every year at the end of the year is the best time of the year.
There are many factories, workshops, and businesses in the Beijing-Tianjin area. At the end of the year, according to the Ming Dynasty's holiday code, annual vacations are required. A huge number of workers hold the money they have earned so hard for a year, and naturally they want to take a big break.
After doing some shopping, you can happily return to your hometown to celebrate the New Year.
In a bustling commercial street in Xincheng, South District of Beijing, at the entrance of a new store, accompanied by bursts of firecrackers, gongs and drums, and the sounds of lion dances, this brand-new store officially unveiled its festive red cloth, revealing its
's true face.
The huge Mercedes-Benz logo is trimmed with pure gold, which looks magnificent. The floor-to-ceiling glass facade allows people to see clearly the brand-new Mercedes-Benz bicycles placed inside, with the word "Mercedes-Benz" hanging on the door.
The words "Bicycle Capital Experience Store".
Obviously, this store is the direct-operated store and image store started by Mercedes-Benz Bicycle Factory in Beijing. Its main purpose is to promote bicycles.
"What is a bicycle?"
People passing by looked at the bicycle shop in front of them curiously and looked at the bicycles parked inside. They were all very curious.
"I don't know, the name is bicycle, it must be related to the car."
"Look at this strange car again. It only has two wheels, and there is no place for the oxen to pull the cart. How can this car move?"
"bike?"
"Could he just leave on his own?"
The curious people looked at the numerous bicycles in the bicycle shop and began to speculate.
At this time, the waiters in the bicycle shop came out one by one pushing a bicycle, and lined up on the spacious cement road, with a total of thirty bicycles.
There is a flagpole on the seat behind each bicycle, with an advertisement for Mercedes-Benz bicycles hanging on it.
Mercedes-Benz bicycle, the first bicycle in life, choose Mercedes-Benz.
A Mercedes-Benz bicycle can travel hundreds of miles a day and consumes only five steamed buns on fuel.
Mercedes-Benz bicycle, the first bicycle of Ming Dynasty.
The Mercedes-Benz bicycle has a super heavy load, and it can easily fly up to 200 kilograms.
Various advertising banners buzzed in the cold wind, making them clearly visible.
Before anyone could figure out the situation, the waiters in the store got on their bicycles one by one. With a light pedal, the bicycles began to walk on the street very easily.
Dozens of bicycles formed a row, one following the other, and with the flag flying behind them, it immediately became the most beautiful scenery on the street.
The speed of the bicycle is not slow, especially when walking on concrete ground.
This brand new form of transportation that does not require horse-drawn or oxen dragging, and the key is its speed, immediately attracted the attention of young and old men in the entire capital.
As the bicycle team traveled through the streets of the capital, they took out some advertising paper from the basket in front and threw it around.
Immediately, young and old men in the capital began to build it one after another, and they suddenly became aware of this brand-new means of transportation.
If the people who handed out leaflets in future generations saw this scene, they would probably be furious. Later generations would hand out leaflets here, then turn around and throw them into the trash can.
Now, if you just throw the flyer on the ground casually, it will be snatched away by the people around you. No matter what, this is paper, at least you can use it to write calligraphy for your children when you take it home.
Here at the Mercedes-Benz Bicycle Experience Store, as more and more people saw the advertisement and became curious, a large number of people flocked in, wanting to see this magical bicycle and what it was like.
Wang Gensheng is from Shanxi. He came to the capital to work with the villagers. He works as a construction worker in a construction company, and his wife works as a textile worker in a textile factory.
The husband and wife usually live and eat in their respective factories and businesses. Originally, Wang Gensheng's construction site was quite close to his wife's factory, so they could easily get together and see each other after get off work and on weekends.
However, as Wang Gensheng's construction site moved to another place, it was not easy for the couple to travel back and forth. The legs would get sore just walking back and forth for several miles.
No, today happened to be the weekend. While Wang Gensheng took his wife out for shopping, he also discussed whether to let his wife work in another place.
This couple, as husband and wife, naturally have to be together to be husband and wife, and being separated all the time is not an option.
"There aren't any good factories near your construction site. I've finally become the team leader. My salary has been increased by one or two cents. I'm going to leave right now, okay?"
"However, we are far away and it is really inconvenient to go back and forth. I have to walk for an hour every time and my legs are sore."
"An hour's journey is considered too much. When you married me, the journey was even longer. You haven't come all the way."
"We all go out to make more money. If we get together as little as possible, we will get together as little as possible. It won't make any difference. Moreover, the Chinese New Year is coming soon. Even if we leave, we have to wait until next year."
"Okay, okay~"
Wang Gensheng and his wife Li Erxiu were shopping and discussing things. At this time, they happened to see the Mercedes-Benz bicycle store opening. They saw the employees in the store riding bicycles and performing in front of the store. There were people holding tin speakers nearby.
An introduction to this bike.
"Dear young and old gentlemen, if you are passing by, don't miss it."
"Everyone take a look at the Mercedes-Benz bicycles produced by our Mercedes-Benz Bicycle Factory."
"It doesn't need a horse or an ox to drag it. It only needs two feet to push the wheel. It is very fast. We have tested it on the cement ground. It can cover thirty miles in an hour, which means it can travel 30 miles in an hour.
Walk sixty miles."
"And it not only walks fast, but the key is that it can also carry loads. Look, if an adult sits on the back, there will be no problem at all. It can still run and fly. There is also a basket in front, which can also be used.
Come and hold some things, and you can also make a child on this lever."
The employee of the bicycle shop held a tin horn and pointed at the employees who were riding the bicycles and introduced them continuously. As he introduced, the eyes of the people around him began to shine.
"Of course, our bicycle is a bit difficult to learn. It is probably difficult for stupid people to learn it, but smart people can learn it as soon as possible."
"Anyone want to give it a try?"
"I, I~"
"Let me try~"
As soon as he finished speaking, many people immediately raised their hands. Wang Gensheng also raised his hands with excitement at this moment. If he could buy such a bicycle, he would come to his wife's factory to see it in the future.
It is much more convenient for my daughter-in-law. The key is that this weekend, when I have time, I can take my daughter-in-law to walk around the capital and take a look.
"Here comes this big brother and gives it a try~"
The waiter holding the tin speaker looked around, pointed at Wang Gensheng and said.
When Wang Gensheng heard this, he immediately stepped forward excitedly.
"It may be a little difficult to learn to ride a bicycle for the first time. You first turn your body sideways like this, put your right foot on the pedal, support it with your left foot, then hold on to the faucet, look forward, and step on it with your right foot.
."
After a simple instruction, Wang Gensheng also rode on the bike. He stepped on the bike with his right foot and the bike stood up. However, he was suddenly worried about losing his balance and was scared to death.
Fortunately, there was a guy holding me from behind, so I didn't fall down.
"It's okay, it's okay~"
"Look ahead with your eyes and hold the faucet with your hands. We will support you from behind, so you don't have to worry about falling."
The waiter in the store taught him patiently and held his back to let Wang Gensheng try more.
Wang Gensheng followed the instructions and fell down several times. However, he soon mastered his sense of balance. With the help of his assistant, he was able to twist and turn and ride for a certain distance.
Then, he soon mastered the key points of riding a bicycle, got started smoothly, and could walk around on a bicycle without anyone's support.
"Haha, this is really good, really good~"
Riding the bicycle, Wang Gensheng shouted excitedly, "It's such a good thing. It's absolutely perfect for a bicycle that can walk by just pedaling."
"Come, come, is there anyone else who wants to give it a try? Our Mercedes-Benz bicycle experience store is open today, and everyone can try it at will."
Seeing Wang Gensheng riding the bike in a decent manner, the clerk in the store immediately said to the others. Soon, more than a dozen people came up to try the bike. Some people learned quickly and got started in a few minutes. They rode very well.
Damn it, some people are clumsy and can't learn.
Fortunately, there was someone supporting me, so I didn't get hurt from the fall.
Wang Gensheng returned to the door of the store and reluctantly returned the bicycle to the clerk inside.
"How much does this bike cost?"
Wang Gensheng looked at the bicycle and asked the clerk in the shop.
"This bicycle usually costs 24 taels of silver each. Today we are opening for an event and it only costs 22 taels of silver."
"22 taels of silver?"
"This is too expensive!"
When Wang Gensheng heard the quotation, he couldn't help shouting.
"Of course it's not cheap, mainly because our bicycles are very good. You see, the steel used is from Miyun Iron Works, the tires are made of rubber, and the seats are made of cowhide. Everything is genuine.
Real stuff."
"Besides, it has many uses. For example, the Chinese New Year is coming soon. Wouldn't it be more respectable to buy a bicycle like this, take your wife with you, buy some souvenirs, and ride back to your hometown?"
"During the Chinese New Year and festivals, it is also very good to have a bicycle to visit relatives and friends. Taking my wife and children to my father-in-law's house is much better than walking."
The clerk in the store smiled, then looked at Wang Gensheng and his wife and said.