Reborn in 1982: I Became the Richest Man by Repairing Cars

It is said that the four great joys in life are "rain after a long drought, meeting an old friend in a foreign land, the wedding night, and passing the imperial examination".

For Jiang Hui, eating well, sleeping well, and having his car repaired are the best things in the world right now.

I satisfied my cravings yesterday, and this very morning, good things came knocking again.

"Sir, I heard you specialize in repairing imported cars?"

Jiang Hui was still chatting with Lin Yuanwu and Fan Weimin about the lively pigeon market yesterday.

She was still clutching half a piece of sugar cake she had just bought that morning when she heard the sound and quickly turned around.

A man in a smart Zhongshan suit stood at the door. He was tall and straight, with his hair neatly combed and his collar fastened.

He had a serious expression on his face and was carrying a black briefcase.

His demeanor was completely different from that of the ordinary neighbors who came to get their cars repaired; he was clearly not an ordinary person.

Jiang Hui quickly put down the sweet cake, wiped his hands, and smiled heartily: "That's right, brother, no matter what kind of imported car it is, we are confident we can fix it."

"We've repaired many vehicles, from Jaguar Range Rover to Toyota Crown sedans and Fiat 125P, and they've never had any problems."

Fan Weimin also came over, his eyes filled with curiosity.

Lin Yuanwu stood aside, observing the man in front of him without making a sound.

Those who can drive imported cars are either foreign businessmen or people from official institutions; they are definitely not ordinary people.

Jiang Hui stepped forward, his tone sincere: "May I ask what kind of vehicle you have, and what's wrong with it?"

"If the car can come here, we can investigate on the spot."

"If you can't get here, we can come and fix it. We won't delay your business at all."

Upon hearing this, the man nodded slightly, his expression remaining serious, and slowly said, "My name is Yang Senhai, and I am an employee of the U.S. Embassy in China."

"Our embassy has a Cadillac Fleetwood Brougham."

"It's been having some problems lately, and I've taken it to several mechanics, but none of them have been able to fix it."

"I heard from a friend that you have the best skills in repairing imported cars, so I came here specifically."

Yang Senhai had heard about Jiang Hui repairing the Shell Range Rover, and now his words matched Jiang Hui's.

I couldn't help but feel more confident in this small auto repair shop.

"Cadillac Fleetwood Brougham?"

Jiang Hui's eyes lit up, and he immediately became interested.

This type of full-size American luxury sedan was not common in the capital in 1982.

Especially since it's an official vehicle of the U.S. Embassy, ​​being able to repair such a car not only earns a lot of money, but may also bring in more business from official agencies in the future.

Fan Weimin looked surprised and muttered to himself, "It's an embassy car, a Cadillac at that! That's a nice car!"

Yang Senhai ignored their expressions, his brows furrowed slightly, and began to explain the vehicle's malfunction in detail.

"The main problem is difficulty starting when cold, which is especially noticeable in cold weather."

"When I start the car in the morning, even if I try to start it several times, it will stall instantly after I finally get it going."

"It takes quite a while of repeated attempts to get it barely running."

He paused, then added, "Recently, the probability of breakdowns has increased significantly. Sometimes, after struggling for half an hour, the car still can't be started, which seriously delays the embassy's official travel."

"In addition, the engine is 'weak' when starting, the lights dim noticeably, and even if it starts, it lacks power when driving."

"When accelerating, if you step on the gas, the engine speed won't go up, and the car speed won't keep up either."

"This problem becomes even more pronounced when overtaking or climbing hills."

Jiang Hui listened very attentively, pretending to be thinking about the cause of the malfunction.

Actually, he didn't need to think; he could just touch it on the spot and know the specific situation.

"The problem with this car is most likely a malfunction in the ignition system."

Upon hearing this, a glimmer of hope flashed in Yang Senhai's eyes, and he quickly asked, "Master, can you fix it?"

"If the car continues like this, it will delay important official business, and we won't be able to explain it to them."

"As long as it can be fixed, the cost is negotiable; we will definitely treat you fairly."

Jiang Hui had been waiting for these words, so he immediately patted his chest and said confidently, "Don't worry, brother, we can fix this kind of problem!"

"We'll come to your place right now and do a thorough investigation."

"If no parts need to be replaced, we can handle it on the spot and try to get the car back to normal today so as not to delay your official business."

"If parts need to be replaced, we'll have to see if you have spare parts, or if you can buy spare parts elsewhere."

"Very good!"

A smile finally appeared on Yang Senhai's face, and his tense expression relaxed a bit. "Then I'll trouble you. I'll take you to the embassy now. The car is parked in the embassy compound."

Jiang Hui nodded, then turned to Fan Weimin and said, "Weimin, pack your things, we're going to the American Embassy to get the car repaired."

"Remember to bring the multimeter, special wrench, and spare ignition coil from my toolbox."

If we can get a free meal at the embassy, ​​we definitely can't leave anyone out.

Besides, this is also a great learning opportunity.

"Alright, Master!"

Fan Weimin quickly agreed and turned to pack his toolbox, his eyes full of anticipation.

Before long, Fan Weimin had packed up his toolbox.

Three bicycles merged into the traffic.

They arrived at the U.S. Embassy in China shortly afterward.

The embassy gate was solemn and dignified, with two security personnel in uniform standing guard at the entrance with serious expressions.

Although Yang Senhai was with them, he still carefully inquired about and registered the purpose of Jiang Hui, Lin Yuanwu, and Fan Weimin's visit before letting the three of them in.

Walking into the embassy compound, the courtyard is neat and orderly, with a few bare trees standing by the roadside.

The chill of winter carries a sense of solemnity, quite different from the atmosphere of Wudaoying Hutong.

"The car is parked in the official vehicle parking area over there. I'll take you there."

Yang Senhai stepped aside to lead the way, his steps still hurried, as he reminded everyone, "There are many rules in the embassy, ​​so please be as gentle as possible when you're repairing the car, and don't move around unnecessarily."

Jiang Hui quickly nodded in agreement: "Don't worry, brother, we'll focus solely on repairing the car and won't wander around or touch anything inappropriate."

Follow Yang Senhai through the courtyard and around a small Western-style building.

A flat cement ground came into view, with several official vehicles neatly parked there.

One of the cars, a white Cadillac Fleetwood Brougham, was particularly eye-catching.

It can be easily distinguished from other vehicles.

Needless to say, this is definitely the car that needs to be repaired today.

Without saying a word, Jiang Hui stepped forward and opened the car door.

[An unstable power supply was detected in the Cadillac Fleetwood Brougham ignition coil, with some sections showing signs of aging and poor contact.]

[Solution: Remove the ignition coil, replace the worn-out one, and clean all ignition coil terminals.]

The fault was accurately identified the moment the car door was touched.