Chapter 2: Do Not Drink and Drive
In an instant, Niu Daba was completely stunned. To be honest, after driving on this road for so long, the most he had ever seen were wild chickens and rabbits that were startled by the headlights, which he then ran over and brought home for a feast. This was the first time he had hit a person, and it was a distance of about ten meters!
Having thought about this, Niu Dabaod secretly mocked himself and decided to focus on driving his car. Just then, there was a bend ahead. After turning the corner, a loud bang erupted, followed by a crack! In an instant, Niu Dabaod lost control and felt a warm sensation between his legs, realizing that he was no longer just on the verge of urinating; he had finally wet himself.
Come on, at this hour, on the way home from where we are, apart from ghosts, what do you expect to encounter, a living person?
Creak... This guy slammed the brakes hard, fortunately he was wearing a seatbelt; otherwise, he would have been thrown out of the van. However, because he was buckled in, his body didn't move, but his head made intimate contact with the steering wheel, instantly resulting in a large bump. He didn't have time to feel the pain, twisting his neck to glance ahead. Under the illumination of the headlights, about ten meters in front on the road, there was a person crawling on the ground, their fate unknown
When thinking about time travel, another question arises: can those who travel through time all claim kingship and dominance, surrounded by beautiful wives and concubines? Just thinking about it is quite exciting. However, there may be some who choose a background that is nonsensical, such as traveling to the era of the Qing Dynasty. If it is a male traveler, then the idea of making some money, keeping a mistress, or raising a young girl is basically out of the question, because in Qing Dynasty time travel, rebellion is not an option. The phrase "the flower is fitted with a power drill" is not just a saying. If the author dares to write it this way, they will surely face failure to the extent of being ridiculed on Chang'an Street.
I am not going back. I will go take a shower with these old friends in a while and just relax a bit! How about you, are you coming?
I am a failure
Get lost, isn't this just a nuisance? A few of us came out for a barbecue, and from a distance, I could see your old car. You say you don't even bother to clean it; apart from the license plate, I can't tell what color it is anymore. Do you think you're a chameleon? Come over and have some food!
Niu Dabao is as familiar with the mountain road home as he is with the lines on his own palm. Of course, he cannot guarantee that he could drive back with his eyes closed. Driving with one hand is not a big problem; it is only about thirty to fifty miles after all. However, because it is a mountain road, and considering that he has had a bit to drink, he decides to turn on the sound system and play some music to invigorate himself
Er Nao's suggestion was well received by Niu Daba, who honestly expressed his desire to go as well. After all, for someone who has been vegetarian for twenty years, it is only natural to want to dig into a meat dish. However, considering that he had to go restock early the next morning, the vendor declined Er Nao's proposal, saying, "Forget it, I have to restock tomorrow; all the goods are sold out. Let's do it next time, and be sure to invite me then!"
Come on, you should wait for me to have a little something to eat, besides, I have to drive, I can't drink!
What are you doing here, you little rascal
As time grew later, the small town, after all, was not a big city, and the number of people began to dwindle. Business was quite good today; during this transitional season, there were still quite a few people out trading seasonal clothes and shoes. In one evening, twelve pairs of shoes were sold, along with several wallets. Niu Dabaos took out his phone to check the time
Fortunately, the owner here is also an old acquaintance from Niudabao's village; otherwise, he would have come out with a knife and insisted on doing it himself! Therefore, the owner has become immune to such jokes. Not long after, the owner brought out a bowl of braised noodles, and surprisingly, there were even a few slices of lamb floating in it
Damn, this counterfeit Apple is really useless, it actually shut down by itself! Niu Dabao cursed while prying off the phone's battery and reassembling it, and it started up just fine. It truly proves the saying, counterfeit phones are indeed tough! Looking at the watch, it was already 11 o'clock, time to pack up!
Crack! ... Boom ... A clap of thunder nearly scared Niu Dabaos into wetting himself. Looking out the car window at the flashing lightning and roaring thunder, Niu Dabaos muttered to himself, "Which fellow cultivator is undergoing tribulation and ascending here?" This thought led him to consider that perhaps someone was traversing through time, as many time travelers are said to be struck down, their spirits and bodies obliterated, only to be reborn in ancient times.
This person packed up the items and loaded them onto the vehicle. While driving past the traffic lights in the city, a voice came from the roadside, "Dabao, Dabao!"
After eating and drinking, Niu Dabaos took out a pack of Lihun from his pocket and gave one cigarette to Er Nao and each of their group of friends. Then, a group of young people chatted about some interesting topics. Niu Dabaos looked at the time and saw it was past twelve, so he raised his head and asked Er Nao, "Are you going back tonight? I can take you back!"
Oh... who is it!
The reason for urination, aside from being startled by thunder, was that when the car lights swept by, Niu Dabaos saw a shadow flying out along the beam of light
"It's over!" This was the first thought that flashed through the vendor's mind. It wasn't that he was overly careless and unwilling to run; perhaps everyone has some understanding of the current situation in rural areas. Nowadays, most young people in the countryside have gone out to seek work, leaving behind only a few members of the '3880 Army.' Niu Daba, being an only child, has the responsibility of taking care of his parents, which makes him an exception. So if Daba were to run away now, what would happen to his parents? Moreover, if he were to throw someone into a ravine without a conscience, those villagers who see the damaged vehicle would definitely report it to the authorities. It is likely that he would end up receiving free meals from the state!
Er Nao may also see that some of these people are not familiar with Niu Dabaos, so he did not insist. They agreed to participate together in the next event and then left
Seeing that Niu Dabaos was only focused on eating, Er Nao came over with a bottle of wine and said, "Dabaos, don't just eat noodles, come and have a drink!"
The loudspeakers were playing a lively song by Da Zhangwei. Although this fellow did not know the English name of this thing, he found it quite refreshing to listen to. So, he sang along while driving, as the sky grew darker, with thunder and lightning suggesting that rain was imminent. Consequently, he pressed down on the accelerator, hoping to reach home before the rain started falling
It seems that Er Nao has a deep understanding of his environment. Niu Dabaos also thought about it; people in remote rural areas tend to rest early. Who would wander along the mountain roads with nothing to do after a hearty meal? Unable to resist the persuasion, Niu Dabaos opened a bottle of beer, but he also considered that he had to drive. Even if he didn't hit anyone, he still needed to pay attention to his own safety, so he only had that one bottle
In this situation, Niu Dabaos understood that this was a privilege reserved for regular customers. He thanked the boss, and the vendor broke open a pair of disposable chopsticks, angrily stabbing them into the bowl of lamb fat chili on the table. Then, he tossed the chili with lamb fat into the bowl and stirred it. You must admit, it looked just as vibrant as the vendor's own life!
As for women in the Qing Dynasty, that would be even more unacceptable. Just think about it, having to keep a braid is already troublesome enough, and then having to marry someone who also has a braid. The two would sing passionately, "Your beautiful braid entangles my heart..." Even Zheng Zhihua would have to rush over at his speed to kick you into Zheng Zhihua! Therefore, Niu Dabaos prays in his heart that this time-traveling buddy must not be from the Qing Dynasty
I am just hungry as well, and there is nothing to eat at home. Besides, if it weren't for the traffic police always causing trouble, I wouldn't even bother to wash my license plate! Da Bao shouted inside while bantering with Er Nao: "Boss, bring a vegetarian bowl of braised noodles, not too soupy!"