Chapter 343
In the largest restaurant in the capital, brothers Liang Hengshao were chatting in the private room by the window.
I saw Xi Rui and a few people below, riding a thing in a row and passing by quickly.
Liang Hengshao asked inexplicably, "What are they riding on?"
Liang Hengyu replied: "It seems to be called a bicycle. I heard my cousin say it two days ago."
"I thought it was similar to a scooter, but I didn't expect it to be like this."
He couldn't help but sigh, "They're too showy when they ride this thing around on the street."
He also wants to...
If I had known it earlier, I would also imitate my cousin, so I had the cheek to go to Xiao's house.
Liang Hengshao looked at the black wheels, "Is that made of rubber?"
Liang Hengyu nodded, "It should be. Not long ago, the rubber from the British government was shipped to the capital, and Cousin Yiyang asked for 30%."
"I see that the other cousins are not very happy, and they have complained to me."
Liang Hengshao was stunned, "Why does he want so much rubber?"
What is the hottest thing in Beijing recently, rubber-soled leather shoes and rubber.
It is estimated that starting today, this bicycle will also catch fire.
Although he also asked people to collect rubber because of Qi Yiyang's reminder, the number was limited.
Originally, I wanted to get some from the British government, but Qi Yiyang took away 30%.
Liang Hengyu and Qi Yiyang have a good relationship, so they know, "I heard from my cousin that they want to take Liang Youxiao as a shareholding. They want to open a car dealership together, and then get dividends every month."
Although Liang Hengshao didn't know what "joining shares" meant, he roughly guessed the second half of it.
"It seems that Yiyang has been very close to Shi Qingluo recently."
Otherwise, how could it be possible to drive in partnership with a few people.
Looking at the few people riding the bicycle just now, the speed is very fast, it is definitely a good means of transportation.
If the car dealership sells this kind of bicycle, the business will definitely not be bad.
Liang Hengyu smiled and said, "Cousin is cheeky and rubbed."
Liang Hengshao raised his eyebrows, "It was also accepted by those few people, otherwise it would be impossible to rub against it."
Those playboys are not good talkers.
"I didn't expect Yiyang to accidentally hit and stumble into the eyes of those people. That's fine."
He has always wanted to win over Shi Qingluo, his wife and Xi Rui.
His first cousin has a good relationship with several people, so he also has a chance.
Liang Hengyu saw his brother's appearance and could guess what he was thinking.
But he felt that those people accepted his cousin, maybe it was easier to fool him by looking at him?
Or after getting along, I think we can play together.
As for asking his cousin to help the second brother win over a few people, he thinks it is unlikely.
But he didn't say anything about pouring cold water on the second brother.
He drank the wine in the glass, stood up and said, "Second brother, let's talk about it today."
Liang Hengshao asked inexplicably, "Don't you have nothing else to do today?"
Why are you leaving.
Liang Hengyu smiled, "I'm going to find my cousin and borrow that bike to ride."
Liang Hengshao: "..." I really didn't see that my fifth brother also had such a childish side.
He waved his hand, "Okay, let's go."
Liang Hengyu quickly went to chase Qi Yiyang in the carriage.
Xi Rui and several people were so high-profile, and soon the emperor and many ministers knew it.
The emperor is not surprised, after all, there are several bicycles in his palace.
One was sent by Shi Qingluo and asked by Xi Rong, and the others were made by craftsmen in the palace.
After he tried it himself, Shi Qing's weight in his heart increased a bit.
The other three major kingdoms and the Fei family also knew about it.
The older generation is happy, it is a good thing for the younger generation to be in the limelight in the capital.
These days, I am afraid of being too mediocre, and being able to play tricks and stand out is also a skill.
Xi Rui and their peers from various governments are very sour.
These guys only made a splash in rubber-soled leather shoes some time ago, and not long after that, there were some bicycles.
I don't know what kind of shit luck happened, but I actually made up with Shi Qingluo.
Also because a few people were so arrogant and windy, they rode around the main street of the capital, so everyone knew that it was called a bicycle.
A means of transportation that can be ridden alone is more convenient and faster than a scooter.
Many descendants of other families were fine today, and they all ran to watch Xi Rui and the others ride their bikes.
And after the little lady heard about it, she couldn't help but run out with her maid to see it.
After watching a few people riding bicycles in a row, they only had one idea, they really wanted one.
So when I got home, I told my grandparents and parents that I wanted bicycles.
It made the elders of all the prefectures have a headache.
It's not sold outside, where can they find it for them?
Officials below the second rank don’t dare to think about it, but there are a lot of people above the second rank. I will go to the court tomorrow to ask them if the bike is for sale, or if I can get one back.
These old men are really heartbroken.
After being in the limelight and receiving countless envious, jealous and sour eyes, Xi Rui and several others were also tired and went home on their bicycles.
As soon as Xi Rui came home, he met Mr. Xi and others.
He got off the bicycle and looked at the group of people inexplicably and asked
: "Grandfather, are you going out together?"
In the past, when I wanted to go out, the men at home were not so uniform.
With a kind smile on his face, Mr. Xi said, "We're not going out, we're here to pick you up."
Xi Rui: "..." I suddenly felt that the old man's smile was very permeating.
And he didn't pass the champion exam, why did the old man bring so many people to pick him up?
I always feel a little ill-intentioned!
He smiled embarrassingly, "Grandfather, you are really joking, how can I have such a big face."
Mr. Xi walked over with a smile and pointed to the bicycle he was holding, "You really don't have such a big face, but you brought back this one."
Xi Rui: "..." I suddenly had a bad feeling.
"Well, I'm hungry, so I'm going back to the yard to eat." After saying that, Xi Rui wanted to push his bicycle away.
Mr. Xi and others originally came to see the bicycles, how could they let him run away.
"Stinky boy, don't be so stingy, your grandfather, let me take a look at this car."
Xi Rui wanted to cry, but he always felt that the car could not fall into the hands of the old man.
But looking at the old man with a stern face, he was cowardly.
With a bitter face, he let go of the bicycle, "Come and see."
Mr. Xi just watched his grandson come in on a bicycle, and immediately became interested.
"How do I ride this car? I'll try it."
Xi Rui stopped it immediately, "Grandfather, this car requires a lot of body balance. It is easy to fall when riding it at first, so don't try it."
Hearing what he said, Xi Xinheng and others also persuaded the old man not to try.
What if this falls somewhere.
But Mr. Xi waved his hand, "I'm still old and strong, Xi Rui can learn it, and I'm even better."
"After all, I have eaten more salt than he has eaten."
Xi Rui: "..." Is there such a comparison?
Seeing that he couldn't stop the old man's urge to ride, Xi Rui could only bite the bullet, "Then I'll try to ride with you first."