Chapter 78 The Second Tatra
In addition to the help of Ivan the Great, Shi Quan's own character and philosophy of life also accounted for a large part of the reason why he was able to survive alone in Smolensk.
He still remembers the two words his father gave him before he went abroad for the first time, "Listen to others and eat enough. Let professional people do professional things. If you think you are not professional enough, don't get involved."
"He has always kept these two sentences in mind.
"Put this matter aside, now let's talk about what we have learned in the past two days!"
After getting along with each other for more than a year, Big Iwan has learned enough about Shi Quan. He knows that with this reminder, Shi Quan will never make the same mistake again in the future. Such a partnership is undoubtedly beneficial to Big Iwan.
It's a good thing.
"The total price of the three sets of mg34 general machine guns was US$171,500. The MP402 submachine gun was sold for a high price of US$62,900. The unit price of the German aluminum water cans was US$420. A total of six sets were sold, with a profit of US$2,520. But the German
The uniforms were only sold for 1,600 US dollars. After all, collecting military uniforms is too niche, and there is also the factor of size to consider. Some perverts collect only the sizes they can wear.
Although we have initially repaired the MP34 bending gun, I suggest paying it directly to Andre. Andre said that it can be directly offset by 50,000 US dollars. This price is already very high. Although we have repaired the gun to the point that it can shoot normally.
It's in good condition, but because the rifling is so badly corroded, it's not accurate at all."
Shi Quan nodded, "No problem, just do as you say."
"Coupled with the more than 430,000 US dollars left in the Dragon and Bear Adventure Club account from selling meteorites, the total money you can use to buy a car now is only 720,000 US dollars. Use this money to buy that 8x8 you are interested in.
Tatra 815-7 military chassis is not enough.
"How is the repair of that barrel truck going?" Shi Quan asked with a frown.
"I have tried many times in the past few days, but there is no hope of re-igniting it, so it can only sell for $16,200 at most."
Big Ivan thought about it and asked: "Do you really want to buy that Tatra? The chassis cost of that car alone is US$700,000. Plus the modification requirements you mentioned, the minimum cost is US$750,000."
"Does that mean I still have at least twenty thousand dollars short of buying it?"
Big Ivan held the calculator and clicked it wildly, and finally nodded, "This is without considering the salary you will pay to your partner in the future."
Is this going to go back to before liberation?
Shi Quan helplessly patted his cheek, reached out and took off his pocket bag and placed it on the bar.
"This is the US$30,000 I earned from selling gold bars. It will definitely be enough to buy a car now."
The money to buy a car is enough, but don't forget to give Big Ivan a commission. This money can only be replenished to him when he makes money later. He threw the three rolls of banknotes on the table, Shi Quan spread his hands and said, "Okay.
, now we have collected the money.”
"Yuri"
Big Ivan looked complicated, "Is it necessary? It's just a car."
"Of course it's necessary."
There was a natural smile on Shi Quan's lips, "First of all, don't forget that we have to complete Andre's second commission this winter. This car is actually preparing for that commission. I feel that if the time is not right, I will enter
For activities in the Arctic Circle, the configuration of Kamaz is not enough. Secondly, the person who came to help is my brother. My relationship with him is like my relationship with you. I can’t let him drive my RV while I drive one.
Kamath follows me and suffers.”
"Damn friendship" Big Ivan helplessly sat back on the high stool.
Shi Quan fastened his pocket bag again and said with a nonchalant smile: "There is an old saying in China that says, 'Money is a bastard. If you lose it, make it again.' This is just the first 700,000 US dollars. I believe it will be over soon."
There will be a second and third tranche.”
"No no no"
Big Ivan put away the cash on the table and pointed at Tatra outside the window, "This is already the second payment. The first one is parked on the roadside!"
"Soon the second stroke will stop there!" Shi Quan laughed confidently.
"It won't be far."
Big Ivan nodded, "The modified cars equipped with Andre that you want have modular standard components. It just takes time for assembly and installation. When the money comes in, it will be completed within two days tomorrow at the latest.
The car will be delivered, just wait for your partner to arrive and complete the registration."
Having said this, Big Ivan added sourly, "If anyone can spend more than 700,000 US dollars to equip me with a work vehicle, let alone digging World War II ruins in Russia, send me to the Middle East to fight a third war.
Everyone is happy."
"This is what you said!"
Shi Quan raised his head and said seriously, "If you can really let go of Wula Antique Shop and dig the ruins with me, I can really get you a Tatra, the same 8x8 model."
"Come on, brother, let's wait until you save another 750,000. Maybe by then you will have already poached all the Russian territory."
"Then we can talk about it after I save enough for the third 750,000."
Shi Quan confidently pressed the pause button on this topic. If it weren't for the big cross and the icon painting that were a bit hot, he hadn't figured out how to deal with them. Otherwise, he would have bought another one now.
The work efficiency of the car modification shop under Andre's name is indeed unspeakable. Early the next morning after the money arrived, before the Shiquan brothers had time to have breakfast, a flatbed trailer was already parked at Ula Antique Shop.
's doorway.
"Isn't this too efficient?"
"Andre is very interested in your treasure hunting team now. I heard that he is already considering withdrawing his investment in the Polar Expedition Club and switching to your Dragon and Bear Expedition Club." Big Ivan stood with a toothbrush in his mouth.
The person at the door of the antique store said vaguely.
"Forget it, I have no intention of accepting capital injection."
Shi Quan held a cup of scalding soy milk and said, "Ivan, do I have to consider renting a few parking spaces? With two Tatras, your Unimog and a van, the road around this corner will be blocked by us."
It’s full.”
"I'm thinking about it too."
After washing up like a fool, Big Ivan pointed at the Unimog with a wet toothbrush and said, "I thought about it all night yesterday and decided to sell both the van and this Unimog.
"
"Sell it? You don't drive anymore?"
Shi Quan asked incredulously, "If you don't have a car, are you going to ride a bicycle to the excavation site?"
"I'm also going to buy a Tatra. After I finish buying it, I'll solve the parking space problem."
Big Ivan giggled, "I'll buy a functional car like this one, but I'll replace the water tank and high-pressure water gun with a storage cabinet. This is much more exciting than the Unimog."
"Who said yesterday that this car was exaggerated? The law of true fragrance?"
Shi Quan originally wanted to save some money and buy a third Tatra to recruit Anda Ivan, but he didn't expect that this guy would come to the door with his own vehicle just one night.
"Let's go! Go up and have a look!"
Shi Quan waited until the flatbed trailer drove away, then walked over unsteadily.
"Nothing to see."
Big Ivan pointed at the cab and said, "Not counting the hunched thing at the back, the only difference between this car and your RV is the single-row, three-proof cab, which is cheaper than the double-row cab in your car.
Some, and of course the space is relatively smaller.”
"There's no way, otherwise it will take up too much space and you'll end up having to compress the space behind it."
Shi Quan explained helplessly that he was not looking for the tens of thousands of yuan, but there was only so much space. If he wanted to make the space in the back larger, he could only change the cab into a single row.
After mutual compromise, the modification designer finally managed to complete most of Shiquan's requirements before being driven crazy.
The brothers got into the living cabin with the same protection level as the RV. Although the space was slightly compact, it still had a bathroom, a simple kitchenette and a bar, and a spacious double bed, which was enough for daily needs.
This living cabin alone occupies half of the space of the chassis, and between the living cabin and the cab, a water storage tank that can carry 6 tons of clean water, as well as a matching pump system and high-pressure water gun are installed. Only the crane that he is thinking about is
Chapter completed!