Taxi at night

Chapter 75, Oil Prices

Yuan Liqing waited at the door for an hour before Lu Ren's taxi arrived late. It was already past 11 o'clock, and he would definitely not be able to come back at noon. The original plan was disrupted.

This made Yuan Liqing so angry that when he got into the car, he kept yelling at Lu Ren: "Boss Lu, why are you so dawdling? This distance is enough for three round trips."

When Lu Ren heard this, he spread his hands, and immediately called out aggrievedly: "I can't help it, come on and line up, I just jumped in the line, otherwise, I won't be able to see you at this point."

"Uh, line up to cheer?" Yuan Liqing was a little surprised, and his face looked better.

After all, Yuan Liqing was not an ordinary girl, and the problem of difficulty in refueling had become increasingly prominent in recent years, which I heard from time to time.I just didn't expect to be so nervous and need to stand in line for an hour or two.

"Of course. We usually refuel in the middle of the night. At that time, there are few cars and there is no need to queue up. It can't be done during the day. There are many cars, so naturally it will be slow."

Lu Ren added 200 yuan of gasoline this time, not because he didn't have enough money, but because of the oil shortage limit, 200 yuan for a car, and 300 yuan for a truck, it's not just as simple as queuing.

"Oh, let's not talk about it. Can you run faster? There are still customers waiting this afternoon." Seeing Lu Ren driving in a calm manner, Yuan Liqing became a little mad.

"It's too fast, it's not safe. Besides, it's not far ahead, and there are cameras. I don't want to be fined."

This shabby taxi only has a speed of 6o∽70 per hour. If it exceeds this speed, it will tremble all over. It is not safe, and it consumes fuel.

At two o'clock in the afternoon, the two returned to the city.Yuan Liqing took out 100 yuan and handed it to Lu Ren. Now the two are normal friends. The so-called brothers and sisters settled accounts clearly. He only asked for 50 yuan. Except for the gas fee and wasted time, it can only be said to be a loss of money.

By the end of the month, oil prices have risen, and operating costs have increased significantly.Coupled with the limited waiting time in line, the daily income becomes more and more difficult to look at.

Fortunately, the rental industry has a social welfare nature, and good news soon came from within the company. Starting next month, the state will give each taxi an appropriate fuel subsidy.When Lu Ren heard the news, he felt refreshed and completely relieved.

The off-season time for taxis is the hardest to pass. For Lu Ren, who is facing the dilemma of changing taxis, this kind of waiting is even more tormented.

After eating supper at midnight that day, Guo Yi met Lu Ren and told him a good news.

"Old Lu, do you know? The taxis are going to be replaced with petrol, should you change your car?" Guo Yi also drives the night train now, the daytime is too hot, and the driver he hired is unwilling to work the night shift. After weighing it, Boss Guo became Boss Ye.

"I have known this news for a long time. I heard that the gas station in the east is about to be built, and it will be open for business in mid-September. I won't modify this old car, and I will talk about it when I get a new car later."

"It's better to change it. Think about it, it's ten cents cheaper per kilometer, which car doesn't run three to five hundred kilometers a day? Tens of dollars, after a month, be good, you can save a lot of money." Guo Yi opened his fingers to settle the score, not knowing, but he was startled.

"I heard that the modification fee is not cheap. It's several thousand yuan." This is the thing that caused Lu Ren a headache. The cost of buying a car has increased by several thousand yuan, and he feels depressed.

"It's not cheap. I'm going to change to a big tank, which can run more than 100 kilometers, so I don't have to wait in line every day." Guo Yi has already made plans.

"The modification fee for the big can is more than 6000!" Lu Ren didn't think much about this matter, and he didn't pay much attention to the specific price.

"It's 200 yuan discount for the car whose gas tank is changed first, and I want to change the gas next week." It's not Guo Yi's character to have a cheap price but not to make money. It turns out that this guy has thought everything through.

"By the way, Lao Guo. Do you have any spare money? Lend me two when you change cars." Lu Ren's heart moved, knowing that there was little hope, he still asked for a loan.

"Oh, old Lu. To tell you the truth, I've been very tight recently." Guo Yi, who had a rich and rich tone just now, immediately called Qiong, and he seemed to be a hundred times worse than Lu Ren.

"No way, Lao Guo. I heard that you lost a lot of money for occupying land in your hometown. Unlike me, you have to buy a new car. I don't want to borrow too much. Just 1 yuan is enough." Lu Ren felt contemptuous in his heart. I will know whether it is good to borrow money or not.

"Every family has its own difficulties. It's true that I lost several 10 yuan. I just bought a house in the city, and it cost about ten percent to decorate it. My wife borrowed the rest of the money. My brother, If you speak up earlier, you might be able to borrow some money." Guo Yi had a look of regret, and he didn't know if it was true or not.

Lu Ren smiled, this matter is over.

The matter of borrowing money here was unsuccessful, and the task of spending money there came to him again.

The one who opened his mouth to ask for money was his own father. As soon as the phone was connected, Lu Decai said, "Your sister is going to start school soon, and she will live on campus this semester. Give me 3000 yuan for urgent needs."

"Dad, a primary school student can't afford so much money, right? Isn't the tuition only a few hundred dollars?" To be honest, Lu Ren didn't have much feeling for his stepmother, and he had a vague impression of that younger sister. In such a sensitive time period, it is inevitable to be a little reluctant.

"What's wrong? I haven't asked you for money. Besides, the money is for your sister, not an outsider. Why are you so picky?" Lu Decai taught his son a lesson.

"I'm going to buy a new car in two months, and the money in my hand is still tens of thousands. Dad, I can only give you 1000. It's really not good if it's too much." Lu Ren was also a little unhappy, thinking that his father was a little too much up.

"At least 2000, son, I didn't borrow you for nothing. I will pay you back when the fattened pigs are sold at the end of the year." Lu Decai also felt a little unreasonable. The fat pigs he raised before were said to be saved for Lu Ren to marry a wife Yes, now that the pig is gone, the money is gone, and he even borrowed money from his son... Thinking of this, Lao Lu is also a little ashamed.

Alas, this is all caused by marrying a daughter-in-law.Who let himself be insecure in his old age!

"Forget it, 3000 is 3000! But you have to come and get it yourself." Lu Ren couldn't do anything about his father, and there were two more mouths in the house, and his stepmother could only go in and out, and refused to give any more money. When the money came out, it was also a pain for my father.

"Son, don't worry, I will definitely pay you back the money." Lu Decai swore his promise on the phone, which made Lu Ren dumbfounded.

Tang Xue was about to graduate in the last year. The day before the school started in September, she asked Lu Ren to send her to the school to report. She brought a lot of luggage with her, as if she was moving house.

"Xiao Xue, are you exaggerating? You are about to graduate, do you need so many things?"

"Brother, don't you understand that? After the new year, I have to go out for an internship, so as to save time and go home again. There are also some special products for my classmates. I'm graduating soon, so I can't seem too stingy." The pimples on Tang Xue's face were completely gone. After two months of recuperation, she became smooth, round and full of vitality.

Hmm, that sounds plausible.

(End of this chapter)