Feng Yi bought the bicycle for long-distance riding, and maybe off-road riding when necessary, so he had to consider many aspects when choosing.
Feng Yi also emphasized the vehicle's load-carrying capacity to the owner of the car shop.
Although the shop owner felt that the load-carrying capacity of a vehicle was not the key point for a long-distance travel vehicle, since Feng Yi asked for it, he would help choose a suitable model.
Finally, the shop owner recommended him a mountain bike that was high-end in terms of strength and toughness, even if not top-notch. Of course, the price was also higher.
Because he had no experience in long-distance riding, Feng Yi didn't know whether this bicycle was suitable for him, so he bought it to try it out first.
He did not drive here to buy a bicycle this time. He just wanted to try out the bicycle first. He rode the bicycle back to Yuexiu Community and stopped at the swimming pool on the way.
The backyard is being renovated and a door is being installed these two days. It was agreed to be completed within two days, so Feng Yi will stay in Yuexiu Community for the next two days.
I rode my bike from the city to the swimming pool, cleaned it up, and called the owner of the swimming pool.
Since he had decided to go on a spontaneous trip, he had to finish all the things here. He had rented the swimming pool for a month, and the deadline had not yet expired, but he could not say how long he would be traveling, so he had to settle the bill here first.
He could also ask other friends to come here to swim before the expiration date, but if any problems occurred, they would still have to find him to solve them. He was going on this trip for the sake of evolution, and tried to put aside everything that might affect the efficiency of evolution.
So let’s finish the business at the swimming pool first.
He knocked a dent into the inner wall of the swimming pool, and there were some minor scratches in other places. These all need to be discussed with the owner of the swimming pool.
When the contract was signed, it stated that even if the lease was terminated early, the money would not be refunded. That's why Feng Yi asked about compensation.
However, after the owner of the swimming pool came to check, he did not ask Feng Yi what he had done to cause such damage and dents. He did not ask Feng Yi to compensate. What he meant was that since the lease period had not expired and other fees such as water and electricity had not exceeded, the money would not be refunded, and the damage to the venue would be directly offset.
It is actually troublesome to repair it to its original appearance, but in the opinion of the swimming pool owner, the dent on the inner wall of the swimming pool does not affect its use and can be ignored for the time being. Their place is not a luxurious venue and the prices are relatively affordable, so people who come here usually don't care about these things.
As for the scratches, they can be repaired and will not affect the use. In general, he did not lose anything. Now he does not care about these things with Feng Yi, but thinks that next time Feng Yi needs to book a place for a long time, he will find him, or introduce him to other friends.
After finishing his work at the swimming pool, Feng Yi rode his bike back to Yuexiu Community.
It is indeed a bit uncomfortable to ride a bicycle from the central city to the swimming pool and then to the residential area in the suburbs, but it is acceptable.
Feng Yi decided to set off as soon as the backyard renovation was completed.
When we arrived at the community, a square hole had been hollowed out in the courtyard wall and a door was about to be installed.
Feng Yi did not have to bear the cost of the transformation, and just as the community had promised, the transformation was extremely efficient and did not cause much noise.
After returning home, Feng Yi unfolded the map.
The purpose of the trip is to activate the "compass". Although the destination is not clear yet, Feng Yi still tries to take a route away from the city.
However, which way to go and which direction to go is something that needs to be decided.
The instinct is on strike now. I don’t know where it has flown to and cannot be found. No matter how much I call for it, it won’t come out.
Feng Yi cut four pieces of paper and wrote the four directions of east, south, west and north on them respectively.
The butler said that he has both good talent and luck. Since he can't rely on instinct now, he has to rely on luck!
After writing the note, he rolled it into 4 balls, shook them in his palm, and then picked out a ball at random.
Expand and take a look.
West.
"Then go west!"
The population density in the west is indeed low, and there are fewer people. Many protected areas were also designated after the abnormal climate period.
It's also comfortable to go there. There are more pristine places, and I guess there will be a call of the wild.
I just don’t know if I can call out the “compass” through this trip.
The next day when Feng Yi got up, the door to the backyard had already been installed.
Set up the remote control of the backyard door and close all the doors and windows in the house.
I sent a message to Wu Ji and Qian Feiyang, saying that I had to leave Yongcheng for a while because of work. I stayed in the city for one night and then ran away. I had to give a reason so that they wouldn't worry.
Feng Yi put on his equipment, carried his travel bag, and started this unplanned journey.
Ride for a while, stop, and feel.
Unable to sense, the "compass" did not activate and responded, and continued to move forward.
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At the foot of the mountain, a group of people gathered there pushing their bicycles.
This is a member of a cycling club at a nearby university.
Shortly after school started, the club leader picked a weekend to take the new members of the club on a cycling trip.
For new members who just participated in this kind of activity, everything they saw was new and interesting, and they would stop to take photos and videos with their mobile phones.
There is a mountain ahead, and next they have to ride their bikes to the top of the mountain.
A club member looked up at the top of the mountain and said, "Isn't this mountain too high?"
The club leader was checking his equipment and telling the others to check theirs as well. Hearing this, he said nonchalantly, “This mountain is fine. It’s suitable for your first challenge in this kind of cycling activity.
"If you feel unwell while climbing the mountain later, be sure to tell me. Don't force yourself. Your health is more important than your face."
A member asked: "Captain, are we going to go exploring after we climb this mountain?"
The club leader said with a serious face: "Exploration? What adventure? First find out how capable you are and whether you can ride long distances! Don't just rush forward like a fool.
"Let's take it step by step. First we need to climb this mountain, and then we can move on to the next one. Don't be impatient, and keep a steady mind!
"Don't be reckless, respect the distance, don't ride too hard from the beginning..."
The words haven't finished yet.
Whoosh—
A black bicycle rode past like the wind.
The club leader was so angry that veins popped out of his forehead, and he shouted, "Who? Who was that just now? Are you looking for trouble?! Who knows him? Just block him by name! I won't bring him next time!"
A member nearby said, "Leader, he doesn't seem to be from our club and won't be with us."
Another person also said: "Although I couldn't see clearly because the car was moving too fast, but from the back, I saw that his car and the equipment he was wearing were different from ours."
When he heard that he was not from his club, the club leader regained his composure: "Oh, don't worry about him. I have seen many people like this. When they first started climbing, they thought they were very awesome. If there was a track, they would probably be confident that they could climb the Himalayas! In fact, climbing a mountain will be useless after half an hour!
"Just wait and see!"
The club leader remembered that the bicycle that just passed by was a black one, so he sent a message to the club vice-leader who was waiting at the top of the mountain to keep an eye out.
I didn’t read the message after sending it. I put away my phone and started hiking with this group of new members in the club.
Sure enough, someone couldn't hold on any longer and had to get off the bike and push it in less than half an hour. After riding for three or four hours, the team finally reached the top of the mountain.
Let the members rest on their own. The team leader took the water handed over by the deputy team leader, moistened his lips, and then remembered something and asked: "I asked you to pay attention to a black car. Did you notice it?"
The deputy head of the group took out his phone and flipped through the photos. "Is this it?"
The picture is not very clear and the front is not captured. It is obvious that the photographer was in a hurry.
The club leader took a look and said, "Yes, it's him. When will he reach the top of the mountain..."
The words stopped abruptly, and his eyes almost popped out of their sockets.
Looking at the time displayed above the photo, the club leader said in a dry voice, "Is your time wrong? Or did you take the wrong photo?"
The deputy team leader shook his head. “When I saw him, I thought I had taken the wrong photo, but then I saw someone in the group posting a photo. It was the photo you took when you met him at the foot of the mountain. It’s definitely the same person and the same car!”
The club leader was incredulous. "This is too fast! He didn't even slow down or take a break?"
The deputy team leader sighed, "I don't understand it either. Anyway, I wasn't prepared at all when he came up, so I took the photo in a hurry. We have to take a break when we reach the top of the mountain, right? When he reached the top of the mountain, he stayed at the edge for about 10 seconds, and then immediately set off again. I was playing games at the time, and when I looked up, I found that he was already there. I almost dropped my phone in shock, and it was too late to switch to the camera."
As the head and vice-head of the club, they must have joined more than one related chat group. They would send the photos they took to the group to ask who knows them. Generally, those who play a lot can match people by looking at the equipment and the car.
Then I found out that no one really recognized this black car.
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Feng Yi had no idea that he was being photographed and talked about.
After choosing to go west, he just kept going west. He had no fixed route but a clear goal, and he was not in the mood to take pictures. In addition, his physique was different from that of ordinary people, so he basically did not stay for a long time except for eating, drinking, defecating, urinating and sleeping.
When I reached the top of the mountain and didn't feel like I had any useful information, I just kept going.
Unlike other cycling enthusiasts, he was not in the mood to appreciate the scenery along the way, nor did he enjoy the process.
Although the instinct is now on strike, it has conveyed a message before the strike: the next critical point is approaching.
The housekeeper also said so and repeatedly emphasized the importance of this key point.
So, it would be strange if I was in the mood to appreciate it!
Feng Yi rode for another two days without feeling any "compass".
Maybe some kind of trigger mechanism is needed
Or is it the kind that is too far away to receive the signal
Feng Yi was feeling depressed, and apart from paying attention to the road conditions, he didn't pay attention to anything else. So when he passed a cycling team, he didn't say hello.
This five-member cycling team didn't expect to meet a fellow rider in this place.
It’s a pity that this rider ignored me.
"That black car is quite arrogant!" said one person.
"He's riding a little fast. I guess he's in a hurry for something."
"Maybe."
"That's it, everyone rides on their own and doesn't disturb each other."
ten minutes later.
There's a traffic jam ahead.
Feng Yi looked at the long convoy stuck in front of him and let out a breath.
The owners of the two cars in front couldn't stay still and came out to chat.
"What happened to the front of your car? The paint is scratched."
"When I came here, there was a big truck in front of me, so I wanted to overtake it. But I encountered a turn, and I failed to overtake it, so I was hit by the rear end of the truck."
"very dangerous!"
"That's right. My wife scolded me as soon as the car stopped, and now she is still angry in the car."
The other car owner looked at the other's red right ear, which looked a bit like it was twisted. He didn't say anything, just smiled and pretended not to see it, and continued: "It's better to drive steadily, safety comes first."
"Yes. This route is not easy to travel. Last year, several people from our company went on a self-driving tour. It was dusty and the visibility was poor. We were in a hurry to get on the road. One of our colleagues didn't pay attention and rolled a big rock under the car. He broke down and it took a lot of effort to move the rock out."
"Is the chassis too low?"
"Where is it? Who dares to drive a low-rider car this way?"
Feng Yi listened to their conversation and thought they should be people who often walked here, so he went up to them and asked how long they usually had to wait in this situation.
"Wait, wait an hour or two. It may take longer if it's troublesome to clear the road."
The owner of the car who was speaking glanced at Feng Yi and his bicycle, then looked over Feng Yi at the five cyclists coming from behind with a look of pity.
"For you cyclists, when you encounter a traffic jam, sometimes you can get through by squeezing through the cracks, but sometimes you can't. Just like now, there is a problem with the road ahead, and it will take time to clear it. We can't get through on four wheels, and you can't get through on two wheels either. Wait! If you have a sleeping mat, you can rest on the side."
The cycling team that was approaching from behind also heard what this man said. One of them cursed his bad luck, and then the five of them discussed how to get through this time.
Feng Yi is a little hungry.
If you fail to reach the next stop within the planned time and cannot replenish your food, you will have to go hungry again.
"Apart from this road, is there any other way to get through?" Feng Yi asked.
Another car owner said: "I asked this before. This is the only road here. Otherwise you have to take a detour."
The owner gestured to Feng Yi and said, "Just go around from this side, but there is no road over there, the grass is not flat, there is a stream, and there is a very steep stone road. You have to climb the mountain, it's not easy to go, not to mention you have a bicycle."
Feng Yi thanked him.
After thinking it over, he got off the car, picked up the bicycle, and started to take a detour.
Two car owners: !!!
The five members of the cycling team: “… Holy shit!”
Watching Feng Yi carrying the cart away,
One person in the cyclist team raised his phone to take a photo, "That black car owner is such a ruthless person!"
The strongest man in the team got out of the car and stretched his arms and legs, "Let me try it too!"
He carried the bike out of the road, and after a while he carried it back. He walked back with difficulty on the uneven grass, and his feet were hurt by the stones under the grass.
"Forget it, let's just keep waiting."
They had been riding for quite a while and had consumed too much energy. Even if they carried the bikes to get around, they would have to wait until their strength recovered.
In this comparison, the owner of the black car just now seems even more extraordinary!
They sent the photos they had just taken to several cycling groups they joined: "Who knows this black bike?"
No one recognized it.
Feng Yi had no idea that someone was looking for him. He was wearing a helmet, goggles and a sand mask, so even if someone was standing next to him, they wouldn't be able to take a picture of him.
He carried the car steadily around, placed it on the road, and continued forward.