Apocalyptic Hoarding Diary

Chapter 271 Forging a Good Relationship

After doing all that, she picked up the stack of documents that Xu Xiaoyan had signed and pretended to browse through the signatures and key information.

Then he looked up and nodded to Xu Xiaoyan, saying affirmatively, "Yes, I've checked it, and it's fine now."

At this moment, under Grandma Ge's occasional whispered urging, Grandpa Ge signed their document and pressed his fingerprint on it.

The female clerk collected all the signed documents from both parties and neatly stacked them together.

Then, she performed a few final steps on the computer—presumably entering the final confirmation information, generating a filing number, and starting the printing process for the new license.

A few minutes later, she handed two brand-new "Vehicle Rights and Ownership Transfer Confirmation Certificates" to Xu Xiaoyan and Grandpa Ge respectively.

The confirmation form is designed simply: it clearly states the names and ID numbers of both parties involved in the exchange, the original license plate and information of the exchanged vehicle, and the new ownership of the vehicle after the exchange.

And most importantly—below is a bright red circular official seal that reads "City Area Urban Convenience Service Management Office," and next to it is today's exact date.

This is the final, officially valid certificate.

"Alright," the female clerk said, having finished organizing the two documents. "All procedures are complete, and the system has filed the record. Congratulations to the three of you; you've all gotten what you needed, and the transaction is successfully completed!"

Xu Xiaoyan clutched the confirmation form tightly, her heart pounding with excitement. She had actually gotten a vehicle with access to the BC area! This was simply a dream start!

"Thank you so much, ma'am! You've worked so hard today! Thank you so much!" Xu Xiaoyan stood up and bowed deeply to the female clerk.

"You're welcome, it's my pleasure, it's my duty to serve you," the female clerk replied with a smile, standing up as well.

After completing the formalities, the three of them got up together, left the window, and walked towards the exit of the hall.

Xu Xiaoyan deliberately slowed down and followed behind the two elders.

When she reached the doorway near the hidden door, she stopped, deftly took the backpack off her shoulder, and presented it to the old woman with both hands.

"Grandma," she said with a genuine smile, "the things in here are yours now. I suggest you take this backpack with you."

She paused, her gaze sweeping over the two elderly people, and lowered her voice, "You two are getting on in years, and you're new faces in Zone C."

Holding such valuable items as deer antlers and cigarettes, if you are out and about and are noticed by some ill-intentioned people, you may inevitably attract unnecessary trouble. Money can be a powerful motivator, and in this world, one must be careful.

She pushed the backpack forward a little further. "It's much safer to carry it in this inconspicuous backpack. It looks ordinary, but it can save you a lot of potential trouble."

Then, as if remembering something, she added, "Oh, right, Grandma, check the small zippered pocket on the side of your backpack."

There are some individually wrapped Snickers bars inside, consider them a little snack I'm giving to your grandchildren, to sweeten their mouths.

Upon hearing this, Grandpa Ge immediately looked apologetic and waved his hands hastily, his voice becoming somewhat urgent:

"Oh dear, how could we accept this! This won't do! We can replace the car, but what about the things for the children... We absolutely cannot take advantage of you again!"

"What are you babbling about! Stop dawdling!" The old woman didn't hesitate at all. She reached out and lightly poked Uncle Ge's arm, glared at him, and complained that he was indecisive.

"That young woman meant well and was very considerate! You old man, you're just being overly polite!"

Immediately, the old woman turned around, a smile on her face indicating approval, "You're a good girl." She reached out and took the backpack from Xu Xiaoyan, weighing it in her hand.

"Alright! The girl is very thoughtful, then we old folks will shamelessly accept it!" The old lady picked up the backpack and casually slung it over her arm.

"You little rascal, you look so young, but you're quite mature in your work. You're thoughtful and considerate of others. Not bad, much better than you," she teased her husband.

After accepting the backpack, the old woman seemed to remember something. She nudged her still somewhat unsteady husband with her elbow and said, "Old Ge, don't just stand there like an idiot. Give this girl your contact number."

Then, she looked at Xu Xiaoyan, her eyes showing a gentler look, like an elder looking at a reliable junior, and a rare touch of closeness:

"Girl, if you ever have the chance to go to Area B and encounter any difficulties, or need to inquire about information that isn't convenient to ask publicly, you can try contacting us two old folks."

She spoke frankly, without making grand promises: "We dare not say that we can definitely be of great help, but after all, we have lived in Linchuan for a long time, know some people, and know some old almanacs."

What if...you need it someday? Knowing more people means having more options, right?

Upon hearing this, Xu Xiaoyan was overjoyed; this was truly an unexpected delight!

This elderly couple doesn't look like ordinary old people. Their son seems to have some influence, given that they were able to get a vehicle from another region.

Their connections and experience were undoubtedly invaluable potential resources for a lone woman like her with no connections.

Even just being able to ask for information occasionally can save a lot of trouble.

She nodded immediately, her smile growing even brighter:

"Grandma is right! Thank you so much! It's my blessing to have Grandpa's contact information. I'll definitely be bothering you a lot in the future!"

She quickly took out her phone, brought up the contact list, and handed it to Grandpa Ge with both hands, saying with a smile:

"Grandpa, could you please enter your number or contact code? I'll write it down."

Seeing that his wife had made up her mind, Grandpa Ge stopped hesitating, took the phone, and carefully entered a string of numbers with his slightly clumsy fingers.

He checked it carefully again and only returned it to Xu Xiaoyan after confirming that it was correct.

Xu Xiaoyan immediately called Grandpa Ge, told him his name, and the old man nodded and made a note of the number.

"Grandma, Grandpa, take care, and keep in touch!" Xu Xiaoyan said sincerely.

"Okay, girl, take care of yourself too, drive carefully," the old lady said in a rare gentle tone, and Grandpa Ge nodded with a smile.

Waving goodbye, Xu Xiaoyan watched the two elderly people carrying their backpacks slowly walk towards the green food truck they had just received.

She turned and walked toward the enclosed van that could pass through the BC area.

I got into the driver's seat, inserted the key into the lock, and turned it gently.

The familiar sound of the motor starting up rang out.

More stable and powerful than her No. 03 food cart, she adjusted the rearview mirror, which reflected her bright eyes and slightly upturned lips.

I shifted gears, released the brake, and gently pressed the accelerator; the dark blue pickup truck glided smoothly and quietly out of the parking space.

The car was quiet, with only the low hum of the motor and the rustling of the tires over the road. She drove toward the "Honghu" company.

Upon arriving at the main square, she found a corner and slowly stopped.

After turning off the engine, she didn't get out of the car immediately. Instead, she turned around and put her arm on the back of the seat.

Through the driver's side window, he carefully examined the interior of his "new ride," which was now entirely his own.

The rear compartment is a standard enclosed cargo box, and it was completely empty at the moment.

Only the exposed metal panels on the interior walls and the anti-slip texture on the floor were clean, as if they had just come off an assembly line.

Looking at the empty space, Xu Xiaoyan was stunned for a moment, and then she couldn't help but chuckle softly.

"What a coincidence..." she muttered to herself, shaking her head.

During a casual chat with the Ge family elders, she pieced together the origins of the car bit by bit.

Today is Grandpa Ge's birthday. Their son, who has "some influence" in Zone B, may be doing this out of filial piety, or perhaps to make up for something.

I specially got this pickup truck with BC zone access rights and gave it to my father as a birthday gift.

This should have been a happy occasion, but instead it triggered an even bigger storm within the family.

Old Ge's daughter-in-law was unhappy. She thought her husband was "biased" because he could get such a "good thing" for his parents-in-law.

Then we must treat everyone equally, and get a car for her parents as well. This demand was made with a clear conscience, and the conflict escalated instantly.

How could the hot-tempered Granny Ge tolerate this?

He immediately got into a huge argument with his daughter-in-law, and they may have even gotten into a physical fight.

The son was caught in the middle between his mother and wife, torn between the two.

The older couple, Mr. and Mrs. Ge, grew increasingly disheartened and frustrated as they argued. In a fit of anger, they decided to drive their "disaster-bringing" new car away from home and head to Area C for some "fresh air."

As a result of a series of unexpected events, he encountered Xu Xiaoyan, who happened to be in dire need of a car that could travel through Area B to expand her living space...

One thing leads to another, and the coincidences are so absurd they're almost laughable.

This car, carrying family conflicts, a birthday gift, and the daughter-in-law's resentment, ended up in Xu Xiaoyan's hands in such a dramatic way.

All she gave up were two boxes of deer antler, a pack of cigarettes, and the newly acquired, barely-warmed-up food truck.

"So, never make any important decisions when you're angry..."

Xu Xiaoyan smiled and sighed, her eyes showing no sympathy or guilt, only relief and a sense of satisfaction at seizing the opportunity.

and many more……

Xu Xiaoyan suddenly realized a crucial issue: her previous food truck, number 03, was newly assigned and had not yet used any official supply quota.

What about this small truck?

The Ge family elders had just gotten the car today and drove it out for "fresh air," which is unusual...

She perked up and immediately bent down to carefully search through the storage compartment and armrest box in front of the passenger seat.

Soon, she found what she was looking for in a transparent file bag: the vehicle's documents, including the brand-new vehicle registration certificate and vehicle manual.

And a folded "List of Special Materials for the BC Interchange Convenience Service Vehicle (Attachment)".

She eagerly unfolded the list, her eyes quickly scanning it.

After reading only a few lines, her eyebrows couldn't help but rise high, and her eyes sparkled with surprise.