The temperature was thirty-two degrees, sunny, with a slight breeze, and nothing seemed special.
But for Americans, this day is a little different.
Because this is the anniversary of Independence Day, which is the National Day of the United States.
For the tourism industry in Beijing, this day marks the completion of the Xiyuan Hotel building with a revolving restaurant on the top floor.
Since then, Beijing has gained another high-end five-star hotel.
In addition, for some of Hong Yanwu's subordinates, this day is obviously of greater significance.
Because this is a happy day when both the "Rhehe Car Factory" and the Donghuamen Night Market at the north gate of the Forbidden City are opened.
There is no doubt that the first thing to open that day is the sale of rickshaws.
But it’s different from the “good start” that almost everyone imagined.
There were a lot of people looking at the cars all morning, but no business was done.
Even Angelo and his "little wife" walked around and struck up conversations, but they couldn't find anyone willing to take the car.
As a result, these twenty or so people were stupidly guarding the six tricycles that were rushed out in order to open as soon as possible. It was like an outdoor exhibition, and they wasted the whole morning.
In this situation, some people will naturally panic.
The boys from the "transportation team" smoked cigarettes all morning, and their heads drooped more and more.
By the time it was almost 11:30, even the person in charge, "Dayong", was a little overwhelmed.
He and his "little daughter-in-law" gathered together to think about whether they should say hello to Mr. Hong.
Looking at this situation, it's best not to let the master craftsmen make cars anymore.
Then he kept nagging, saying that luckily he had only made six cars, and it was not a waste of money. If he had made all forty cars, I'm afraid Mr. Hong would have lost a lot of money.
Unexpectedly, the "little wife" always maintained a certain degree of confidence.
If nothing else, the key is that Hong Yanwu's judgment is never wrong.
In addition, he really felt that the tricycle was beautifully built and attractive.
Almost every foreigner who sees the car will point it out from all the way, and then happily come over to take photos.
Just based on that excitement, it doesn't look like the business is going to be bad.
So he comforted "Dayong" and said it was still early, so don't rush to a conclusion, you have to wait and see.
Maybe I have to wait until someone has finished visiting the Forbidden City before I have time to take the bus...
Let alone say that the "little wife" is worthy of being born as a "Buddha", with a sharp mind and thoughtful thoughts.
He really let him talk about it.
Just when everyone was taking turns to go back to the car factory for lunch.
After visiting the Forbidden City, some foreigners came out, and business started to come in at a rapid pace.
The scene was so popular that "Little Cheese" alone could not handle it.
She was almost surrounded by "pink-faced" people who came to inquire.
I can't keep up with all the chattering, and my head is covered with sweat.
As a result, "Dayong" quickly sent someone to call his "little wife" and Angelo back.
He said that you have also been searched everywhere, so let’s talk in front of the car together.
To say the least, Angelo is more efficient.
He is an American and speaks fluent English.
And because he is Sicilian, he also knows Italian and a little French.
In addition, after staying in the Republic for a few more years and hanging out with my "little wife" every day, basic communication in Chinese was no longer a problem.
In this way, not only can he easily handle three groups of guests at the same time, but he can also handle Europeans who don't speak English.
On the other hand, the "little wife" couple is a little less interesting.
They relied on the oral English they had honed by chatting with Angelo by flipping foreign exchange coupons, and they were able to negotiate prices and communicate in English in daily life.
But introducing travel routes requires certain professional vocabulary and decorative vocabulary.
For those who are new to practicing, they are a bit unable to keep up.
The two of them had spent so much time talking all afternoon that the number of guests they managed to negotiate was not even half as good as Angelo's.
Of course, the most important thing is that Angelo's appearance is too deceiving.
In the land of the Republic, this kid can easily gain the trust of foreigners by virtue of his racial advantages.
In addition, when he was in the United States, he was not a good bird.
This guy knows all the crooked ways and pretends to be a grandson.
In this way, he can not only easily convince foreigners to choose the most expensive route.
I can often rely on my good mouth coated with olive oil to get through the work of a tour guide.
He can even cooperate with the bicycle riders in a tacit understanding and find ways to ask for tips.
That's really "when a fellow countryman meets a fellow countryman, I will kill you without any discussion."
To put it bluntly, it was as if this job was prepared for him by heaven and earth, and he was able to do it like a fish in water.
It is no exaggeration to say that this afternoon, after a quick calculation, he earned one hundred and thirty-four just from the commission money for the sports car.
There were also five tour guide jobs, and he earned more than 100 yuan.
But this isn’t the end yet. Didn’t I just say that?
He also gets extra tips.
To put it bluntly, even the coachmen are not kind.
These guys are polite and follow the rules on the surface, but those who have been exposed to meat and fish will never be willing to eat vegetarian food.
He is shrewd and cunning at heart, and he can learn some things without being taught.
You see, you have really arrived at the place, or you have come back after a long trip.
It's time to get out of the car, and these guys started to do tricks.
What do you mean?
To my surprise, half of the towels on their shoulders were soaked in water in advance.
Fold it and put it on your shoulders, with the dry stuff on top and the wet stuff on the bottom. Your back will definitely get wet.
When I got out of the car, I wiped my face with the white handkerchief on my shoulder, and my face became wet.
It looked like he was sweating all over from pedaling. It was really hard work.
Think about it, what do foreigners do when they ride a tricycle?
Isn’t it just for freshness and fun?
As long as they are having fun, this is nothing compared to the cost of a taxi ride.
Especially as a visitor from a developed country, not only do you have the habit of tipping, but you also have a sense of self-importance and hypocritical kindness.
Seeing how hard the coachman was working for them on such a hot day, could they feel satisfied?
At this time, the Italian slicker, known as the "Chinese among Europeans", plays the good guy.
The inside should be coordinated with the outside, adding fuel and jealousy.
Claiming that the fare is simply the cost of renting a car, the drivers can only live on tips.
What will be the result?
In the parlance of Beijing, this is called "making fun of people".
These white and pink "crooked nuts" were carried up every time.
Who says foreigners don’t have a good reputation? They’re all human beings, the same! It’s just about different things.
Seeing the "miserable" expressions of the coachmen, I felt so compassionate that I didn't want to pay for anything extra?
If nothing else goes wrong, basically every driver will be able to earn a big tip.
Even the most stingy French people, now commonly known as "French stingy", have to give away all their change.
And not only did they pay, they also had to give thumbs up to the drivers.
Some even asked for a group photo. Unable to prepare themselves to go back and develop the photos, they had to point at them and praise them to their friends and family.
It was really spinning around in confusion, just like a spinning top.
Anyway, this afternoon, all the jobs Angelo took were like this, and none of them were empty.
Including the car he took, almost every time three or four cars set off together.
Tips do not need to be paid to the employer, they are yours to keep.
In this way, he and the drivers drove another fifty or sixty yuan for each vehicle.
Think about it, how much does it cost all together?
Based on the official exchange rate at the time of 1:2.32, this guy's income that day was more than one hundred US dollars, and he earned the most.
Well, if you calculate it this way, one month can almost equal the average salary of two American white-collar workers.
And these are only six cars. The supply exceeds the demand. Sometimes it is impossible to negotiate a job without a car.
If we really have enough cars, our income will be even more limitless!
Thinking about the future, this kid will be very excited to be a "foreign shill".