Jianglan City, Lutong Driving School.
A young man in jeans and a short T-shirt walked leisurely into the driving practice field.
He looked to be only seventeen or eighteen years old, but he looked a bit like a little adult, with a cigarette dangling from his lips.
Seeing this student, the new drivers couldn't help but look at him sideways.
Such a young guy is really rare in the driving school. He is the only one among all the people practicing driving in the school.
The old students who had studied for a while were not surprised, as they had seen this young man many times.
During the summer vacation, in addition to making money, Su Zelin also had another important thing to do, which was to take a driver's license test.
He is already eighteen years old, so it is only a matter of time before he buys a car. If it happens quickly, maybe next semester, and if it happens slowly, maybe next year.
So I'll take advantage of the free time during the summer vacation to get my driver's license first.
As for whether to take the car license or motorcycle license test first
Su Zelin chose C1.
You cannot take two tests at the same time. If you take one of them, you have to wait a year. Only if you have no violation deduction record exceeding twelve points can you take the second test.
But this problem is not unsolvable.
Because this regulation has been implemented since 2000, but there is a loophole.
Since there is no national network yet, you can take the first certificate in place A, and then go to place B to take the second certificate. At this time, no records can be found, so you can take advantage of the loophole to get two certificates within one year.
However, this operation is only for those who urgently need to get the two certificates as soon as possible. After all, it is troublesome to take the exams in other places. If you are not in a hurry, it doesn't matter if you wait one more year.
Su Zelin hopes to get the two certificates as soon as possible, and it will not be troublesome for him.
I go back to Jianglan to get a C1 during the summer vacation, and then go back to Lin'an to get a D certificate after the vacation. The two places are naturally staggered, which is perfect.
Thinking about this, I came to my class’s venue.
People were already practicing on the field, while those who hadn't taken their turn yet were smoking, chatting or hoeing the ground off the field.
They are all middle-aged students, both male and female.
If someone has a better vision, they will find that these people have a high status in Jiang Lan.
Either he is the leader of the unit or a local tycoon.
You can always find a director or deputy director or someone whose assets are among the top 100 in the city.
In this era, driving school may be one of the easiest places to meet high-class people.
Since cars are still a luxury item, there are not many ordinary people who take the car driving test in this era, so those who come to take the test are generally wealthy people who can afford to buy a car, or leaders whose units have buses, and there are also a few operators who plan to run taxis.
Su Zelin's class is full of leaders and wealthy people.
However, he was not restrained. On the contrary, he smiled, took out Liqun and distributed cigarettes to everyone, and greeted everyone skillfully.
"Director Zhao, can you get one?"
"Director Li, how many times have you been on the bus today?"
"Sister Chen, your new hairstyle looks great!"
"… "
They were all in the same driving school class. They practiced together every day and had lunch together. They could be considered classmates regardless of age difference. They had a pretty good relationship with each other. In addition, the gangster was good at talking, so the usually high-handed leaders and local tyrants didn't put on airs. They all smiled and said, "Little brother, you're here!"
"Your father, Su Jianjun, hasn't even learned how to drive yet. Your son is more awesome than me!"
Su Zelin's father was one of the first people in the city to give up his iron rice bowl at the steel mill and go into business. Today, he is somewhat famous in the city, and some people in the driving school class know him.
"Haha, I'm idle at home during the holidays anyway, so it's not a bad thing to master a few more skills."
Su Zelin is also very adept at dealing with these old hands.
"Xiao Su, if I had your skills, I wouldn't have to come here to practice. I could just wait for the exam at home!"
A female leader of a government reception office was very envious. The psychological quality, reaction ability and learning speed of female students were generally worse than those of male students. This female leader was very slow in learning, so she was particularly envious of Su Zelin who had quickly mastered the skills and mastered them in just two days.
Hunzi had been driving for more than ten years in his previous life. He had driven all kinds of cars and was even a VIP of a racing club. He would occasionally go racing for a few laps. His skills had already reached perfection, so the rookie students here naturally could not compare to him.
However, when Su Zelin first got in the car to practice, he still acted a little. After all, in the eyes of others, it was too unreasonable for a young man who had never touched a steering wheel to act like an F1 driver.
After performing for two or three days, the gangster was able to control the performance with ease. Others simply thought that he was just a young man with a smart brain who learned things quickly, and did not think of anything else.
"No, no, Sister Chen, my skills are just average!"
Su Zelin is low-key and pretentious.
He really doesn't need to practice and can just take the test directly.
However, the scoundrels still go to driving schools frequently, not to get on a car, but just because of these people.
It's not often that you get the opportunity to know so many leaders and wealthy people at once. Of course, others will not really treat you as a close friend regardless of age difference because there is a gap in status, but it's good to just get to know them.
The training car returned to the sidelines, and the students who had practiced for a round got off. It was the next person's turn, and it happened to be Ms. Chen from the government office.
At this time, the coach noticed Su Zelin and got down from the passenger seat: "Xiao Su, you can be their sparring partner. I'll take a break and drink some water first!"
Ever since the coach discovered that Su Zelin had become very proficient in his skills after two days of practice, he no longer needed him to practice on the court, but he often let Hunzi sit in his position as a sparring partner.
This is also what many coaches will do. The co-pilot must be watched, but sitting all day from morning to afternoon is very tiring. Some coaches will sometimes find outstanding students in the class to act as sparring partners, and they will go down to rest or play cards.
"Okay!"
Su Zelin agreed readily.
Sister Chen couldn't help but feel happy.
Her driving psychology was not good to begin with, and her coach was a serious person. She was extremely nervous every time she got in the car, and sometimes her hands and feet would tremble. But it was different when Su Zelin was by her side.
After all, he is a young man, easy to talk to, and his explanations are detailed.
"Xiao Su, you have to guide my elder sister carefully later. My elder sister is counting on your help in the exam!"
Su Zelin smiled and said, "Haha, it's okay, Sister Chen, just relax, driving a car is very easy!"
"Come on, let's go around the back of the car first and take a look at the tires and stuff. If there's no problem, get in the car."
"The first thing we must remember after getting on the bus is to fasten our seat belts first, and then adjust the seat. Sister Chen, you can adjust it however you feel comfortable. If the seat is suitable, just give us a hint."
"If it's an exam, there's a catchy saying: report when you get on the bus, open the door and step out with your left foot, sit down and call the examiner, smile with dimples..."
"… "
After one round of practice.
First, press the pancake, then start halfway up the slope, then a short road run, and finally the electronic pole.
Sister Chen got off the car with a smile on her face, obviously very satisfied with the practice just now.
Maybe it was because I was in a relaxed mood, or maybe it was because of Su Zelin's good guidance, but I actually passed the test that I was most afraid of, which was the "continuously passing obstacles" in Subject 2, without failing once. I also had no problem with the very troublesome half-slope start. I remember that I once fell backwards and made my coach's face turn green, but he didn't scold me because she was the leader of the government reception office.
Only the electronic pole was hit a little and there was a slight flaw, but Sister Chen was already very happy because the quality of this was much higher than the previous few rounds of practice.
She thought that Xiao Chen was good-tempered and patient, and his explanations of the steps were relaxed and humorous. She felt that she had a deeper understanding of driving from this young man.
Other students also got on the car to practice. Su Zelin patiently served as a practice partner for everyone. If he saw someone got the steps wrong or operated incorrectly, he would remind them in time.
Don't underestimate this as a big deal. In fact, in this way, all the leaders and wealthy students here will owe you a small favor. In the future, if you really have something to ask these people for help, it will be much easier.
After all, you paid the tuition, and what the coach taught is natural, but you have no obligation to serve as a sparring partner. Even if the coach specifies that you do so, others still owe you a favor invisibly.
This is why Su Zelin, despite having good driving skills, comes to the driving school frequently.
No matter whether these favors will be useful in the future, it never hurts to earn them.
After the coach had rested enough and returned to the co-pilot seat, Su Zelin ran to hoe the ground.
The gangster showed his Oscar-winning character and fought with several leaders in a fierce and brutal battle, but in the end he lost some money.
"Xiao Su, your driving skills are impeccable, but your card-playing skills still have room for improvement."
A leader gave him advice with a smile, and felt that experience is always valuable.
"You should learn from your father in this regard. He is much more experienced at the poker table. But you need to play more and accumulate experience. Your poker skills are pretty good among your peers!"
Of course, the leaders didn't know that the idiot was just acting.
If he wanted to, those old veterans would be killed without leaving a single survivor.
When playing cards in the QQ game of later generations, a card counter is unnecessary for Su Zelin. His memory is so good that he remembers every card that has been dealt clearly. He can also calculate what cards are left and what cards each person may have in his hand.
The main thing is to make the leader happy.
Of course, I am not a rich man, so I cannot rely on giving away money at the poker table to please others. Other leaders will feel embarrassed to make more money from a junior like you. If you lose badly, they may not even be able to ask for it, or even not let you participate in the game next time.
But losing a little is a different matter. It is purely for fun. Leaders are happy when they win, and they can also give advice and teach the younger generations.
Everyone practiced at the driving school for a whole day, and practiced road running on the way home. The students got off the bus one after another at several pick-up points.
Su Zelin was the second one to leave. When he left, a leader said with emotion: "Su Jianjun's son will be very successful in the future. I think the disciple is better than his father!"
"Yes, Su Jianjun is a very good person. I'm afraid this little brother will be even more slippery than his father in the future. The key is that he is only eighteen years old!"
"It's a pity that I don't think he would be interested in working in the unit. Otherwise, when he graduates, I would like to recruit someone for the bureau. With such a talent, we can save a lot of trouble!"
"… "
These leaders all have sharp eyes. They have seen many outstanding young people in every public institution, but they have never seen someone like Su Zelin.
He is just a young man who has just reached adulthood, but he can get along well with people in their position. His social skills are no less than those of many old hands, and even better.
…
Willow Lane, Su family.
"Son, you're back. How was your driving practice today? Did it go well?"
Su Jianjun, who was drinking tea and reading a newspaper in the living room, asked casually.
Naturally, both elders knew that their son was practicing driving.
Su Zelin's slogan was to master an additional skill, and the registration fee did not require any money from the family, so they could not find a good reason to object.
In fact, Su Jianjun had wanted to learn it for a long time.
Su Zelin's natural curiosity was inherited from his father, but the son's yearning for new things is stronger than his father's.
Break dancing, portable cassette player, DVD player, digital camera, mobile phone, motorcycle...
Su Jianjun started playing with these things that once led the times early on, and then Su Zelin followed suit.
However, in recent years, his son has become more fashionable than himself. He learned how to use the Internet faster than himself and even took the driving license test ahead of others. This made Su Jianjun a little depressed, as if he was being beaten to death on the beach by the waves behind him.
He wanted to learn how to drive before, but Zhao Lixia vetoed his plan.
The tigress’s reason was, “You don’t have a car, so why learn it?”
You don't want to use the hard-earned money over the years to buy a car, do you? Our savings are only 340,000 yuan, and that thing costs hundreds of thousands of yuan. If you really dare to bring one back, I will chop you into pieces!
Under pressure from the government, Su Jianjun had to give up.
But it’s different now, because of the huge gains from Shenghai Meilin last year and the B shares this year, he is almost a millionaire, and the money comes easily, so if he and the tigress take out hundreds of thousands to buy a car, she might agree.
Even if you don't agree now, it's not too much for me to get a certificate first, right
"Haha, Dad, don't worry about my skills. I guarantee you will pass all the exams in one try!"
Su Zelin is full of confidence.
With my level, I am still an expert in the eyes of my leaders who usually study driving with me. If I have to pay the make-up test fee, I might as well buy a piece of tofu and hit my head against it to death.
At this time, Zhao Lixia came out of the kitchen wearing an apron, and shouted in dissatisfaction: "Why are you learning about cars? Do you have a car? Even if you get a driver's license, it's just sitting there gathering dust!"
In fact, she did not approve of Su Zelin learning to drive at first, but her son insisted on mastering more skills. He even said that during the summer vacation, there were driving schools setting up driving training points on university campuses, and many people signed up. Finally, Zhao Lixia had to nod.
"Mom, what you said is wrong. What's wrong with learning more? Besides, I got some unexpected gains when I went to the training ground this time!"
Su Zelin chuckled.
"I just went there to practice driving. What unexpected gains can I expect? I can't even find money on the ground!"
Having said that, Su Ma was aroused with interest and stopped.
"There is no money on the ground, but I know a lot of leaders in the city, including Director Chen Hongfang of the Government Reception Office, Director Li Guoqiang of the Education Bureau, Deputy Director Zhao Yi of the Industry and Commerce Bureau, and Director Luo Huaibei of the Epidemic Prevention Station..."
Su Zelin listed a large number of famous students in the city, leaving Zhao Lixia speechless.
"No way, where do all these city leaders come from?"
If Su Zelin hadn't mentioned all the names and positions in detail, some of which she had actually heard of, she would have thought her son was bragging.
"Mom, you don't understand. How many people can afford a car now? In recent years, many units and government offices have added official buses. Even if there are special drivers, the leaders have to learn to drive themselves. This is convenient! So it's easy to get to know the leaders at the driving range. Even if they are not leaders, the others are basically the local tycoons in the city."
Su Zelin spoke so seriously that Su's mother finally believed him. She warned him again, "Son, you must not speak nonsense in front of your boss. It's disrespectful to others!"
"Don't worry, Mom. I learned quickly in the driving school class and am now an outstanding student. Occasionally, I serve as an assistant coach to give guidance to these leaders. They are all very friendly and we usually play cards together. By the way, a leader also asked me if I was interested in working in their bureau after graduation. I also wrote down many people's numbers."
Su Zelin laughed.
Zhao Lixia felt a little unbelievable while being happy.
It is not easy for ordinary people to meet these big leaders at ordinary times, but now my son can get to know a lot of them when he is learning to drive. I have become their little coach, and we play cards together when we have time. It seems that we are very familiar with each other.
There were even leaders who took the initiative to extend an olive branch, saying that if her son was willing after graduation, he might have a good chance of getting a stable job in the company. Su's mother felt a little proud.
I always feel like this kid seemed to have been on a roll after graduating from high school, and everything went smoothly for him.
Jianjun was right. My husband had said that our son would be able to do well in society. I didn’t agree with him at the time. It seems I was worrying too much.
If I have the chance, I will bring this up in front of Lao Qin and Su Fen.
Su Ma thought secretly in her heart.
At this time, Su Jianjun coughed dryly and winked.
He found that his son's words were more effective than his own when it came to learning to drive, so he hoped that Su Zelin would help him put in a few good words in front of the tigress.
Su Zelin understood, but did not say anything. Instead, he spread out his palms intentionally or unintentionally, and his five fingers shook unconsciously.
Dad, it’s no problem for me to convince Mom for you.
It’s very simple, just five old people’s heads will do.
Su Jianjun was almost angry to death.
This bastard son really seizes every opportunity to cheat his father.
Although he was extremely angry, Su Jianjun still made an OK gesture.
I am now a millionaire, and I won’t bother with a rebellious son like you!
Su Zelin, who had received the promise of benefits, coughed dryly and said, "Mom, if Dad also learns to drive, he should be able to meet a lot of leaders and have more connections, which will be of great help to our family's business, right?"
"Your father?"
Zhao Lixia frowned.
"Private cars are getting cheaper and cheaper now. Some foreign brands have already dropped to the 100,000 yuan range, such as Buick. A few days ago, the TV kept advertising 'Drive a 100,000 yuan Buick home'. Foreign brands are so cheap, and there are even cheaper domestic cars that cost tens of thousands of yuan. The quality and safety may not be so guaranteed."
"Even if we can't afford a car now, we will buy one sooner or later, right? Why not let Dad get a license first? I heard from the Internet that there are more private cars now, and the registration fee for a driver's license is likely to increase significantly next year, and the highest price may even be twice the current price!"
Su Ma hesitated.
Su Jianjun secretly gave his son a thumbs up.
This kid's brain is really quick. He can come up with a lot of good excuses in an instant. He really inherited it from me.
Seeing that the Queen Mother was already wavering, Su Zelin struck while the iron was hot: "Mom, what are you worried about? Even if Dad has a driver's license, he still needs your consent if he really wants to buy a car. Does he dare to buy it secretly? Where can he hide such a big car? Even if he has a beautiful woman in a golden house, it would be easier for him to hide a car. Don't you think so!"
Su Jianjun fainted when he heard this.
I forgot that this guy is a jerk.
As expected, Zhao Lixia turned her gaze back and asked fiercely, "Tell me, did you find a vixen somewhere outside?"
"I didn't, that was just my son's assumption!"
"… "
…
After dinner, the two elders went to the neighbor’s house to chat.
Zhao Lixia couldn't wait to tell her neighbors that her son had met a bunch of leaders at the driving school, and that some of the leaders were interested in recruiting him into the company after he graduated.
Su Zelin was lying on the bed reading comics until he heard light footsteps.
"What are you doing here?"
The gangster didn't even turn his head. You could tell without looking that they were his childhood sweethearts.
The frequency and strength of each person's footsteps are different.
"Why, I can't come to your house?"
Sure enough, Qin Shiqing's voice came from behind.
Su Zelin turned his head and his eyes lit up.
Today, Qin Shiqing wore a sleeveless modal suspender nightgown with Disney cartoon prints. While relaxing at home, it also showed off her youthful and energetic figure.
As soon as he saw his childhood sweetheart, the word "jellyfish" popped into Su Zelin's mind for some reason.
A passage from an unknown mysterious document slowly emerged in front of me: Jellyfish are large white round, elastic and tough, not easily deformed, and have a texture like silicone...
Well, what am I thinking about.
Su Zelin quickly shook his head to get rid of the contents of the document in his mind.
Ever since I came back from the beach, I've felt a little crazy.
But there were still some gains that day. The relationship between me and Qin Shiqing was no longer as awkward as it was after she kissed me some time ago, and we could get along naturally again.
"How's your driving lesson going?"
Qin Shiqing asked casually.
"It's OK. The exam will be held soon. It won't be a problem to pass. If you are really late, you can pass it directly by paying the make-up exam fee."
The driving test in 2001 was still very lenient. Except for the electronic pole test, which required a hard test, the other subjects only required paying for supplementary lessons and there was no need to take the test again.
In later generations, the requirements are stricter and students must pass all the exams. Some students may even collapse and give up.
"Oh, then when does Boss Su plan to buy a car?"
the girl asked half-jokingly.
"I haven't even started yet, let's get a certificate first."
Having said that, Hunzi already had a plan in mind.
As soon as I have enough stores open and some spare money, I will buy one immediately.
At that time, I will bring a girl who is open-minded with me and travel all over Lin'an, leaving traces of our love in the wild, on mountain tops, in parking lots, and in parks. How romantic it will be.
Oh, I don’t have a girlfriend yet…
"Then when the fortune is about to start, I'll be waiting for a ride."
Qin Shiqing smiled slightly and asked intentionally or unintentionally: "Oh, by the way, your New Century branch at Zhejiang University was very lively when it opened, and the sentences on those small gift fans are very similar to your speaking style. They don't have anything to do with you, do they?"
I don't know why Qin Shiqing brought up this question, but Hunzi still subconsciously said: "This, it really is related."
"oh?"
"I am the store manager at the University of Finance and Economics. Before the Zhejiang University branch opened, the manager asked us to collect similar sentences, saying that they would be used to promote the Zhejiang University branch and there would be rewards if they were adopted. I provided a lot, but the salary was not increased at all. I still have more phone bills than ordinary employees, and I didn't see a penny of the promised rewards. It's just a big liar. Isn't it infuriating?"
Su Zelin said seriously.
"Well, you're right. People who lie with their eyes open are really despicable!"
Qin Shiqing seemed to feel the same way, her cheeks puffed up like a little puffer fish, and then she added another sentence.
"I think that liars like this will get their comeuppance sooner or later. Just punish them by making them cook and wash dishes for the rest of their lives after they get married!"
Her indignant look made Su Zelin feel a little strange. He thought, this didn't happen to you, so why are you so excited
Besides, what kind of bullshit punishment is this
It sounds more like a curse.
…