Chapter 12 Identifying the Road and Embankment
Chapter 12 Identifying the Road and Embankment
Li Kailang drove along several routes according to the map. Lu Wenjiang beside him pointed out the special signs from time to time and explained in detail the possible situations and the surrounding villages.
Time passed quickly, and before I knew it, it was already evening and the sky was gradually darkening.
Brother, it’s getting dark, let’s go back.” Li Kailang suggested.
"Okay, let's go back." Lu Wenjiang agreed.
Li Kailang was driving on the road back to the steel rolling mill when he suddenly noticed someone waving at him from the front.
With his eyes strengthened by the Dragon and Tiger Pill, and with the help of the faint light from the sky, Li Kailang saw that the man was covered in dust and his clothes were tattered and had several holes in them.
This person looks exactly like the woman I met in the afternoon.
Just as Li Kailang was about to stop the car, Lu Wenjiang suddenly said, "Xiao Li, just keep driving forward and ignore him."
The incident happened suddenly, so Li Kailang did as he was told and drove straight ahead without stopping.
After the car passed the man, Lu Wenjiang saw flowers and plants swaying in the grass by the roadside.
Thinking of the most important thing that he hadn't told Li Kailang, he said:
"Xiao Li, there is one thing I forgot to tell you. If you are going on a long trip in the future, remember to go to the security department to get a pistol and bullets before you leave."
Li Kailang remembered this very clearly. In some places, one might encounter people with bad intentions or dangerous wild animals. It would be safer to have a gun for self-defense.
However, every bullet must be recorded, but there is a trick to it. As long as you find a reasonable excuse, you can hide a few bullets privately.
However, pistols cannot be held for long periods of time and must be handed in after every long-distance run. This is the rule.
Li Kailang instantly understood why Lu Wenjiang brought up this matter at this time.
After all, if he wanted to travel long distances, unless the transportation department was short-staffed, it would take at least half a year before he could run.
Lu Wenjiang probably remembered this incident after seeing that person.
"I understand, senior brother." Li Kailang responded. This is very important information.
On the other side, the waving man saw Li Kailang leave without hesitation, and spat and said, "Hey, this kid is a bit smart, it's not easy to fool him!"
He originally thought that his plan might not succeed. After all, they were pulling an empty cart with only two people on board, and he also guessed that they were unlikely to be opponents who were easily deceived.
At this moment, three people suddenly rushed out from the bushes on the side of the road, holding various farm tools in their hands, and it was obvious that they were planning to do something illegal.
They looked ferocious and like desperate criminals.
"Brother, what should we do now?" asked the younger brother.
"What can we do? What else can we do? Let's go back. It's so late and no car will come." The boss said.
These people are obviously desperate criminals. Beijing is a mixed crowd with all kinds of people.
If Li Kailang stopped the car, they would rush forward. Regardless of whether they could successfully kill Li Kailang and Lu Wenjiang, they would make a fortune as long as they could drive the car away.
The value of a truck is at least tens of thousands of yuan. In this era, it is rare to find a family with a budget of a thousand yuan, let alone a family with a budget of ten thousand yuan.
As for the risk of losing the car, it naturally fell on Li Kailang and Lu Wenjiang.
This has to be said, those who can drive were either fired from their original units due to major accidents.
Or like Li Kailang, some serious problems occurred during the internship and he was unable to become a regular employee.
There is no other way to learn to drive except this, after all, learning to drive requires review of personal files.
You have to know that even if someone is willing to teach, cars cannot be loaned out to individuals, and learning to drive also consumes gasoline.
If I didn’t teach my own family, how can I teach outsiders?
Generally speaking, most people who stop cars are trying to steal goods, not cars, but that is for those who cannot drive.
If you know how to drive, you will be able to drive away naturally as long as there is enough gas.
Once they seize the car, they will drive it to other places and hand it over to factories elsewhere.
There are already few cars from factories outside the province, so having one more is naturally good. As for money, that is naturally not a problem.
At that time, automobile manufacturing was just starting out and not many cars were built. Most of the cars were obtained through various channels before the establishment of the country.
When they arrive at other places, they just need to hide the car for a while, and then have the license plate changed "secretly" by the outside factory. Then they can use the car "unnoticed".
As for the two people who lost the car, those who should pay compensation should pay compensation, and those who should go to jail should go to jail.
Let's talk about Li Kailang and Lu Wenjiang. "Xiao Li, do you know why I let you drive through?" Lu Wenjiang asked.
Li Kailang was slightly stunned and replied: "Brother, I can guess. It should be what you mentioned in the afternoon. In the evening, someone will stop the car on the embankment.
After dark, they’ll probably knock us out and take the car.”
"That's right. I didn't expect you to think of it so quickly." Lu Wenjiang nodded.
"To recognize whether they need help, one has to look at their position and the grass behind them."
"If you are unsure, drive three metres away from them, stop without getting out of the car, lock the doors and look at their face and the bushes."
Li Kailang kept Lu Wenjiang's teachings in mind.
"When I looked at that man from a distance, I felt a sense of danger. He was obviously not a good person. There was no need to stop watching him," Lu Wenjiang reminded.
"Thank you for your teaching, senior brother." Li Kailang said gratefully.
"Okay, let's drive back first." Lu Wenjiang said, and the two drove away.
At this time, the workers have already gone off work, and they have not returned yet. If they do not have a valid reason, they will be punished.
But with Zhang Jinwu's endorsement, there is no need to worry.
Lu Wenjiang shared some cigarettes with the security guards. When they saw that the car was empty, they did not check it.
Zhang Jinwu stood at the door of the office and breathed a sigh of relief when he saw the two people come back.
Lu Wenjiang and Li Kailang came to Zhang Jinwu and said, "Master, I will take Xiao Li around to familiarize him with the route."
Zhang Jinwu nodded when he heard this, and asked Li Kailang, "How is the familiarity going?"
"My senior brother has helped me get familiar with a few routes. There are no major problems. I can familiarize myself with them when I have a mission."
"Not bad, you remember it quickly." Zhang Jinwu praised, "How much gasoline is left in the car?"
"Well, there's not much left. We need to add some, otherwise there will be no oil left." Li Kailang said.
"Huh! Wasn't it full when I gave it to you this morning? Why did you use so much?" Zhang Jinwu said in shock.
How could a full tank of gas be used up so quickly?
"Master, I was the one who took Xiao Li away. The oil will run out sooner or later anyway. It's not a big deal to use a little more or a little less." Lu Wenjiang said.
"It's so easy for you to say that, kid." Zhang Jinwu said.
This consumed almost three-fifths of Li Kailang's fuel. Remember, it was only April 4th and there were still twenty days until the end of the month.
"Forget it. The team still has gasoline reserves, so we can still afford this consumption." Zhang Jinwu said with some pain.
All this gasoline was saved bit by bit by the transport team, and now they have only saved about a hundred liters. This time they will consume almost 30 liters of gasoline, which makes him feel painful.
"Okay, you guys go back first. It's so late and everyone has dinner at home." Zhang Jinwu sent the two of them back.
"Master, the car hasn't been inspected yet." Li Kailang said.
Generally speaking, after the truck is driven back to the factory, it is checked to see if there are any problems so that it can be repaired quickly to avoid affecting the next mission.
"You kid, you think of maintenance now, but you don't see that it's dark now. Does the factory have to turn on the lights for you alone?" Zhang Jinwu said bluntly.
"Hehehe, I'm sorry, Master. I forgot the time because I went out." Li Kailang said embarrassedly.
"Go away, go away. I'll do the inspection myself. Tomorrow is the weekend, take a day off, and leave quickly." Zhang Jinwu waved his hand.
"Thank you, Master." they said.
Li Kailang and Lu Wenjiang do not live on the same road, so they will be separated after leaving the factory.
Before they parted, Lu Wenjiang said to Li Kailang, "Xiao Li, remember to buy some cigarettes. Buy a little of all kinds of cigarettes, just in case you need them."
"I understand, senior brother." Li Kailang said.
"Okay, I'll go back first. Be careful on the road."
"Be careful on the road."
(End of this chapter)