Lao Zhang is a hardworking small vendor. Every day, he relies on his electric three-wheeled vehicle to shuttle through the streets and alleys, selling the special snacks made by his own family. This electric three-wheeled vehicle has accompanied Lao Zhang for many years and is a great helper for him to earn money to support his family. However, recently, Lao Zhang has been troubled by a small problem.

With the arrival of the rainy season, the road surface is often flooded with water. Lao Zhang found that the mudguard of his electric three-wheeled vehicle was severely damaged and could hardly perform the function of blocking mud and water. After each ride, the body of the vehicle and his own trouser legs were always covered with mud and water. This not only made the vehicle look dirty but also affected Lao Zhang’s image. Once, when Lao Zhang went to the entrance of a high-end residential area to sell snacks, just as he was about to pack the food for a customer, the customer showed a hint of disgust in his eyes when he saw Lao Zhang’s muddy trouser legs, which made Lao Zhang feel very uncomfortable.

Realizing the seriousness of the problem, Lao Zhang decided to replace the mudguard. First, he went to a nearby electric vehicle repair shop to inquire. The owner of the repair shop recommended several types of mudguards to him, but the prices were relatively high and the styles were monotonous. Lao Zhang was not satisfied, so he decided to take a look online. On the e-commerce platform, the dazzling array of mudguards made Lao Zhang overwhelmed. He carefully compared the mudguards of different materials, styles, and prices, referred to the evaluations of other buyers, and finally selected a thickened, wear-resistant mudguard with good waterproof performance and cute cartoon patterns. The price was also quite affordable.

A few days later, the mudguard arrived. Lao Zhang couldn’t wait to start the replacement. He first prepared tools such as a screwdriver and a wrench, then parked the electric three-wheeled vehicle on a flat ground and disconnected the power supply to ensure safety. Lao Zhang carefully unscrewed the screws on the old mudguard. Since the old mudguard had been used for a long time, the screws were somewhat rusty and it was quite laborious to unscrew them, but Lao Zhang patiently unscrewed them one by one. After removing the old mudguard, Lao Zhang found that there was some dirt at the installation site, and he carefully wiped it clean with a damp cloth to prepare for installing the new mudguard.

Then, Lao Zhang picked up the new mudguard, aligned it with the installation position according to the steps in the instruction manual, and fixed it with screws. During the process of tightening the screws, Lao Zhang noticed that he needed to apply even force to avoid uneven installation of the mudguard. After some effort, the new mudguard was finally installed. Looking at the newly refreshed electric three-wheeled vehicle, Lao Zhang was filled with a sense of accomplishment.

The next day, Lao Zhang went out to do business as usual. On the way, he encountered a light rain, and the road surface quickly became muddy. However, to Lao Zhang’s surprise, the new mudguard played a huge role. The mud and water splashed up by the wheels were firmly blocked by the mudguard, and the body of the vehicle hardly got stained with mud and water, and Lao Zhang’s trouser legs were also clean. After arriving at the selling place, Lao Zhang started his business with confidence. When the customers saw his neat image, they were more willing to patronize his business.

After using it for a period of time, Lao Zhang found that this mudguard was not only practical but also brought him some unexpected gains. Many children were attracted by the cute cartoon patterns on the mudguard and dragged their parents to buy snacks. Some parents would also chat with Lao Zhang for a few words because they found it interesting, which made Lao Zhang’s business more lively and his income increased to some extent.

Lao Zhang sighed with emotion that the small mudguard, seemingly insignificant, had actually had a considerable impact on his life and business. He also wants to share his experience with other electric three-wheeled vehicle owners. When choosing and replacing the mudguard, they should make more comparisons and selections, and choose products suitable for their vehicles. Maybe they can also bring unexpected convenience and surprises to themselves.