Rebirth 79: I opened a bank in the United States

Chapter 18 A Little Historical Witness

"Here we are, let's get out of the car. Let's go buy a tent and some kerosene for lighters. In case we don't arrive in the city at night, we can have a place to sleep."

After leaving Douglas along Highway 75, Carter came to the first stop of his trip, Atlanta.

In the future, Atlanta will be the eighth largest metropolitan area in the United States and one of the largest cities in the southeastern United States.The only thing that can compare with it is the Miami of the future.

However, Carter has never been here in the future, so he has no idea which of these two cities is good and which is bad.At this moment when he first arrived in Atlanta, Carter only had the illusion that he had traveled back to the future.When I was in Douglas, the old car models, bungalow-style shops, and ultra-low-density residential areas on the street were filled with a sense of retro times.Atlanta, on the other hand, has a very different style.
The tall buildings lined up, the urban roads with green belts, and some convenience store-style shops under the tall buildings all made Carter feel more and more familiar.Compared with the idle life in Douglas, the heavy traffic in Atlanta may be the way Carter is really used to.

When I took my sister into an outdoor store in Atlanta, I saw a dazzling array of products.From small items such as tents, hiking boots, lighters, to semi-automatic rifles, yachts have everything you need.However, due to the impact of the economic downturn, there were very few customers in the huge store. The salesperson, who was in a panic, saw Carter coming in, and immediately greeted him enthusiastically.

"Hello, sir and lady, are you planning to go on a trip? Our Hoft Outdoor Store is definitely the store with the most complete product chain in Atlanta. Whether you want to go picnic in the park, go hunting in the mountains or go fishing in the sea, We can provide you with the most professional products that best meet your needs."

"Thank you, we only need a tent. We don't need anything else for the time being. By the way, there should be kerosene for lighters here, right? My lighter needs to be refilled."

"Well, the tents are all over there. You can choose the style you like. For kerosene, I will come to the counter later and I will make it up for you. There will be no charge for this. I wish you a pleasant journey. If you need it in the future, Please think more about our Hoft store."

Hearing that Carter's target was only a tent, the salesperson's expression was extremely disappointed.When the flamboyant blue Mustang GT stopped at the door, he thought Carter would buy a lot of things.

After all, it is definitely impossible to go hunting in the mountains with a fancy sports car and a beautiful girl.But for picnics in the park, don’t you have to buy all the bottom mats, barbecue grills, etc., and buy some tents for field battles? I didn’t expect this product to be so boring, so I need a tent.
Lost is lost, but the salesperson still maintains a faint smile on his face, and politely bids farewell and leaves.I have to say that this salesperson made Carter feel very comfortable.Especially the one who refills his lighter with kerosene for free. Everyone knows the reason for free, but he can do it anyway, and he speaks it in a natural way, and he doesn't dislike his utilitarianism at all.

After politely thanking her, Carter led Melis to the area where the tents were placed.In this area, in addition to tents, there are also things that may be used for outdoor camping such as folding tables, folding chairs, and sleeping bags.Carter brought his own bedding, and Carter, who was originally aiming at the tent, just hurriedly glanced at these odds and ends, not paying attention to anything, but unexpectedly, Carter really found a surprise in these things.

The surprise is an ordinary-looking, even a bit earthy folding chair.I don't know whether it is the steel frame or the support of the iron frame. The cushions on the seat cushion and the small backrest are covered with a layer of bright red leather.Among the group of dark green outdoor folding chairs around, it is as eye-catching as red flowers among the green leaves!
It was hard for Carter's eyes not to notice the strangeness in this folding chair, but unlike most Americans, Carter recognized the origin of this chair almost at a glance.The somewhat strange inclination of the backrest, together with the sudden red color, all indicate that this is a product from China.

"Hey buddy, can you come by?"

But considering that it hasn't been long since the establishment of diplomatic relations, Carter is a little uncertain.Turning his head suspiciously, he planned to call the salesperson just now and ask about the origin of this chair.

"Okay, please wait a moment."

Hearing Carter's call, the salesperson immediately left behind the black father and son who had just arrived in front of him, and walked quickly to Carter's side.

"Sir, may I help you?"

"I want to ask this chair, is it imported? From China?"

"That's right, sir, you are really insightful. This is a product that our store only got a month ago. It is indeed from a furniture company in China called God. Don't look at it as ugly, but it is still very comfortable to sit on. Comfortable, and for $3, you can take it with you, and it's a great deal!"

Listening to the pronunciation of "tian" in the salesperson's mouth, Carter confirmed that this product is the 7469 folding chair from the famous Tiantan Furniture Company!Speaking of the 7469 folding chair, many people may not know it, but recall China's manned spaceflight.Do astronauts always sit on a red chair before every expedition ceremony?

That's right, that chair is this thing!Moreover, this gadget not only became popular in China in the 80s and [-]s, but also entered thousands of households.It can even be exported to earn foreign exchange. It is among the earliest generation of export commodities in China.

Carter had only heard about it before, but he never expected that today he would witness the history of Chinese commodity export with his own eyes.Although this is just a small historical witness, this feeling is really wonderful. Moreover, Carter used to sit in this chair a lot, full of family and country feelings.What more is there to say, buy it!buy it!buy it!
"How many of these chairs do you have here? I want them all! Keep two and I'll take them away. Please call a car to take the rest to Douglas for me. I'll write you the address later."

"You mean all of them? Don't you try to sit? Are you sure you want all of them?"

Hearing that Carter wanted to round up these chairs, the salesperson's first reaction was not excitement at all, but rather incredible.For Carter, this chair is extremely familiar. There were several at home when he was a child, but for others, he is just a person who has seen this product for the first time.

If you don't even try it, just ask for it.If it weren't for the face of the Mustang GT outside the porthole, the salesperson would have wanted to curse: Are you teasing me?

Even Melis looked at her brother in surprise, and quietly reached out and tugged at the corner of Carter's clothes:

"Brother, why did you buy so many chairs?"

"What else can you do with a chair, of course it is for sitting. Take it back to the bank. If there is a queue, put this chair out for the customer to sit and wait. Melis, you know, we Black Bank want to stand out , we must achieve what others have and what others have in every aspect! Customer service must be thoughtful and considerate of customers. On a hot day, let people stand in line under the sun, how much sunshine?"

Carter's serious nonsense caused Melis to slander:
If you really want this kind of spirit, why don't you just buy chairs and not parasols?

(End of this chapter)