Chapter 127: Picking up bargains and selling Zhang Ailun immediately got up, washed up, took out the ingredients from the refrigerator and cooked a hearty breakfast: bacon, fried eggs, sausage, and milk. Do as the locals do. I don't have much appetite, so just eat something casually. Opening the window, the tempting smell of food wafted out, and Zhang Allen greeted Dave who had gotten up to go to work. Sig also insisted on daily exercise and passed by the RV. Zhang Ailun couldn't stand it anymore, so he just invited him over for dinner. "Okay." Sig chuckled. "I haven't gotten to the point with you about what happened yesterday." Dominic said unhappily. "What's the matter? What happened yesterday?" Sig pretended to be dumb. Seeing that he was cheating, Dominic didn't bother to bring it up again, so as not to make people think that he was someone who couldn't afford to lose in a card game.
Jennifer also woke up and got up early, which was a rare occasion. The four of them sat at the dining table and had a simple breakfast. During the meal, she took the initiative to feed Zhang Ailun, and Zhang Ailun couldn't refuse, so he could only passively lie down and enjoy it. Seeing that he was full before he even had a meal made Dominic feel a little speechless. Xige is much more straightforward. He turns a deaf ear to the world outside and just focuses on working hard. Just focus on eating. After dinner, they took turns washing the dishes and putting them in the cupboard. Zhang Allen took out her cell phone and glanced at the message Mary sent her. Mary: The good news is that the new boss is indeed a criminal and the gang has been arrested. The bad news is that the bar closed down before it even opened for business and I am out of work! Zhang Ailun: What about my garbage truck? Have you decided what kind of job you want to get? Mary: The bar was confiscated by the police and the court, and the facilities were also taken away, except for the garbage truck, which might be sold at a low price and held a judicial auction. Gus and I have been working for so long, and we have accumulated some property. We also have some feelings for this bar. Instead of working somewhere else, we might as well try to be our own boss. We might go to the court to try to bid, and if we can buy the bar, we can officially run it! Zhang Ailun: That’s a good idea indeed. What’s the lowest starting price for the Sanji Bar? Mary: I don't know yet, but the starting price should be only $1, and the deposit should be $5. If the price is over $5, I don't think we can afford it. If the price is below $, we can still buy it by taking out a bank loan and paying it in installments. We still don't have enough money, Hamburg, do you want to invest? Zhang Ailun: I do have some spare money, but I don't know what to do with it. If I can buy this bar, I can have a formal business. But it doesn't seem to be very profitable, and I don't want to get involved in illegal street businesses. Mary: You can leave the management to me and Gus, and we can buy it together. If you can come up with $20,000 in cash, you will be the shareholder and owner of the bar! Zhang Ailun was still very interested in the bar business, but he had never run one before and didn't have much experience in this area, and he was not sure about the price of the foreclosure. He could only persuade Mary not to pin all her hopes on this bar, as it was very easy to go bankrupt in this business these days. Mary is also very rational. She just wants to try to turn things around and become a boss. If it doesn't work, she will continue to work for others. If she tries, there may be a chance to turn things around. If she doesn't try, there will be no chance at all. Zhang Ailun put away his phone, said hello to his friends in the camp, drove his pickup truck to the vehicle scrapping and recycling center in the suburbs, and took advantage of the fact that the gang members had not yet reacted to pick up the $5000. The road was smooth and there were no police officers coming to check. After leaving the city, it took twenty minutes to reach the Tucker Motorcycle Processing Center. It seemed that no one was doing business early in the morning, only many people in modification shops were trying to recycle screws and spark plugs. The place was full of scrapped motorcycles and there were not many valuable things. The scale was not comparable to the largest recycling center where Mike's modification shop was located. Zhang Ailun parked the pickup truck on the side of the road, pushed open the barbed wire fence door and walked in. "Hey, buddy, did you know that an orange Chevrolet scrap car was brought here yesterday?" Zhang Ailun asked the white guy who was busy dismantling the carburetor. There was a green toolbox next to the other party, and the pickup truck they were dismantling had its front face smashed into pieces and even the engine had been hollowed out. The car glass was broken, and there were bloodstains on the broken A-pillar and airbag. The accident scene must have been tragic! I don't know how many soul rings this car has. The other party poked his head out to look at Zhang Ailun and pointed him in the direction. "Over there are all the scrapped cars that were brought in yesterday. There are at least five or six, and at most a dozen scrapped cars brought in every day. The thing they lack the least is parts. But man, you are actually looking for yesterday's car? You are late, you know? There are quite a few people waiting here. The car was transported here yesterday, and it must have been completely dismantled by now." "I'm not in your business." Zhang Ailun didn't explain too much to him. "Then there's no problem." The white guy with a greasy face nodded and continued to work on the dismantling.
Zhang Ailun walked in the direction he pointed and soon found the Bumblebee among the pile of wrecked cars that had been dismantled into parts and frames. Wow, this Cruze was parked in the modification shop yesterday. It was worth more than $50,000. The biggest operation it had undergone was maintenance and replacement of the brake discs. Today the entire car was scrapped. The car body was burnt black, the fenders and wheels were full of bullet holes, you could even see the bullets stuck in the steel plates. The engine, tires and anything else that could be used had been removed. Zhang Ailun went back to his old ways and started rummaging around. He soon found the brake disc among the rubble. After wiping off the dust, he could see the number on it. Right. The feel and quality are also heavier than other brake discs, but you can't tell without careful weighing. It also looks crooked and cracked, and is scrapped. No wonder no one recycles it. Zhang Ailun put the brake wheel in the bag and put it away. He continued to look for the Toyota Highlander mentioned in the intelligence, but there were too many abandoned vehicles here, and there were dozens of Highlanders. He could only take out photos to search for the corresponding ones. After spending some time, Zhang Ailun finally found the Highlander that had been crushed into a flat piece, but it was no longer in any shape and was a piece of scrap metal that was not worth even a penny. Zhang Ailun had no choice but to do it himself. He found a crowbar in the ruins, and after a long time he pried open the car door and pulled the seat out. After searching for a while, I finally found a gray and dirty watch. I blew on it and could vaguely see tiny diamonds reflecting in the sun. Fortunately, there were no obvious scratches on the glass surface, but I didn't know what was going on with the internal mechanisms and parts, and the hands had stopped moving. I don’t know how much it can be sold for. Zhang Ailun searched the prices online and found that the price of a gold Rolex with stars generally ranges from about US$6,000 to US$10,000, which is considered a luxury product. But it will not depreciate over time but will appreciate with the gold price. This should be an 18-carat gold watch, and the style should be around 15 years old. The gold price at that time was US$1 per ounce. It has not depreciated significantly until now, and can be sold for at least US$. If old George really had a conscience, he would give him $5000 for this watch. Zhang Ailun collected it with great satisfaction, considering that this was after all a suburb with a vast area and few people, no cameras, sparse police patrols, and lawless bandits everywhere even in broad daylight. After getting the target item, he was able to start working immediately. No one would pay attention to what Zhang Ailun got here. The most valuable thing in a pile of broken cars is the engine. After being checked and scrutinized by countless people, the valuable things had already been taken away, so it was difficult to find a bargain here. But Zhang Ailun is obviously the lucky one. After leaving the Tucker Recycling Center and returning to the car, Zhang Ailun started the vehicle and drove back for more than ten minutes. He stopped at an empty roadside, took out a screwdriver and disassembled the brake disc, revealing the ink banknotes wrapped in plastic film inside. After counting, I found that there was not a penny less than 5000 US dollars. The total assets returned to 25031 US dollars. Is there anything more satisfying than reaping the benefits of being a fisherman? Zhang Ailun was refreshed. He restarted the car and returned to the suburbs. Instead of returning to the camp, he went straight to Old George's pawn shop to sell the Rolex first. He parked the pickup truck on the side of the road and pushed the door open. "Welcome to George's Pawn Shop... Hmm? Sir, is that you?" When Old George saw that it was an acquaintance, he immediately smiled brightly. Zhang Ailun felt that the way he looked at him was as if he was being taken advantage of. I looked around and found that there was no one in the store except old George and a new female clerk? The female clerk has fair skin, beautiful looks and long legs. Zhang Ailun walked over and half-jokingly said, "Boss, business is not good today? Could it be that you are too mean and scared away all the customers? Is this lady your new female employee?" "If I were really that cruel, would you come here so many times?" Old George remained calm. How could he not know whether he had a conscience or not? Otherwise, how could he afford to open a chain store? Compared with so many pawnshops on the market, the prices he offered were always fair. On average, he only made 50% profit from his customers, and only occasionally caught a big fish.
It's nothing like the pawn shop next door in Las Vegas, where they don't follow the rules of martial arts and break your bones at any time. You drive a luxury car for one year, live in a villa for two years, and go to jail for three years. "This is my girlfriend!" Old George introduced. ? ? Zhang Allen looked at Old George's girlfriend, who was no more than eighteen years old, and then glanced at the old Texas gambler. Damn! An old cow eats young grass, right? The good cabbages are eaten by pigs. You are such an old man, but you are still playing around like this. Don't you have a son? You found a stepmother for your son who is younger than him. How can this be allowed? "Customer, what good things do you have to sell to me this time?" Old George couldn't wait to take out the Dragon Slaying Sword to make a fortune. Zhang Ailun is a veteran of the battlefield. He is no longer the Wuxia Amon of the past. He took out the starry sky gold diamond Rolex watch and directly quoted: "I want to sell this watch for 50000 US dollars." Not you... Take less? "You haven't even introduced what this is, and you want me to spend $50000 to recycle it?" Old George's hands trembled, thinking that this was a bit outrageous. Are you crazy? "You'd better recognize what this is. Look at its style. This price is definitely worth it!" Zhang Ailun said seriously. Old George picked up the Rolex watch and studied it carefully, then took out various testing instruments to analyze it. After a long time, he breathed a sigh of relief, "I thought it was something else. It turned out to be just a Rolex gold watch released in 15." He put down the watch confidently and began to popularize scientific knowledge to Zhang Ailun and his girlfriend. "This watch is a genuine Rolex, but it seems to have been bumped, causing some wear and tear on the internal mechanical spring structure, and the hands no longer move. But you only need to find a professional to repair it and you can continue to use it. Even if it is fake, it can be recycled at the price of gold. The diamonds are undoubtedly real. If you break it up and sell it, the broken diamonds alone can sell for $500! The dial is also rare, and there should be many people in the market who like to collect it." "Just give me a reasonable price." Zhang Ailun, wearing sunglasses, didn't like anyone. He rolled up his sleeves and showed off his arm muscles. The 18-year-old girlfriend's eyes were wide open. "I can offer you $1500," Old George said seriously. Very good, you quoted a price of $1500 right away. Are you simply trying to take advantage of our old customers? Zhang Ailun was already used to his routine, and he responded by saying, "5000 US dollars, otherwise it will be difficult for me to sell it to you." "3000 dollars is not impossible." Old George skillfully raised the price. "The price can be negotiated. Your watch needs to be disassembled and repaired, which is another additional expense." Zhang Ailun smiled and said, "Aren't you good at repairs? I saw you repairing watches the first time I came here. This watch has collection value. Rolex is a global hard currency. You can sell it even if you go to Africa. Why don't you ask your girlfriend if she thinks it's appropriate to spend $5000 to buy this watch designed for ladies to improve their temperament?" The 18-year-old girlfriend liked shiny things. She pulled George's arm and said coquettishly, "I think the diamonds on this watch are so beautiful. Honey, just buy it and give it to me." Old George felt something was wrong, but he didn't know what. But he was completely obsessed with his girlfriend's tenderness and thought about it seriously. "4200 US dollars. I'll take it if I can." "Deal." Zhang Ailun did not continue to argue with him. His psychological price was $4000, and every $ increase would be a huge profit. "Or cash?" "Of course. Remember to get the receipt. I need to pay taxes when I get back." Zhang Ailun reminded. "You still have to pay taxes for something of unknown origin?" Old George looked at him in surprise. Then what's the point of asking me for cash? "Why don't I give you an idea? You can hire a lawyer and go to a local private bank called Huashao in the Sixth Street District to open a business savings card called item mortgage. Take the receipt I give you to register your information, and then use the business savings card on a daily basis to make a fixed deposit of more than 99 US dollars. The bank staff can help you fill out the tax return, and you can get a tax deduction of up to %!" said Old George. "Is it possible?" Zhang Ailun looked at him suspiciously.
"You can try. But only the profits from antique collection and sales can be deducted from taxes. There are also discounts for selling and buying items in my pawn shop." Old George took the watch with satisfaction, turned back to the room to get the money. Zhang Ailun decided to consult Dave when he returned. This was also a reasonable way to avoid taxes. While waiting for Old George to withdraw the money, he started chatting with the other party's girlfriend. If the other party had not been present, it would not have been so easy to sell this watch quickly and efficiently, and the other party was also a hero. From the conversation, I learned that the other party was originally an intern nurse in the hospital. Because old George was injured and hospitalized a while ago and had no children to accompany him, she was on night shift to take care of him. It was her duty and responsibility, but old George felt that the other party was kind-hearted, gentle and reliable, with fair skin and a perky butt. After a while, they just ended up having sex. From an intern nurse to the owner of a pawn shop. My goodness, this is really a way to success. Miss nurse, you are really dedicated to your job! Old George is really going backwards as he gets older. No wonder these transactions made people feel that the murderous aura was not so strong. It turned out that he had fallen into the land of gentleness. After a while, he might not even be able to lift the Dragon Slaying Sword. His martial arts were wasted and were about to become rusty. (End of this chapter)