Era: Rise from the Wilderness

Li Yunjing is a young boy, but he speaks and acts with a kind of sensible and comforting quality!

He is neither arrogant nor impatient, knows how to be grateful, and is also good at handling things.

No wonder I've always had a good impression of him and his family.

Moreover, in a short period of time, they have already purchased goods from me twice, with a total amount of 2,500 yuan!

For a wholesaler like him, whose main customers are small shops in rural towns and whose purchases are mostly around a few hundred yuan, this is definitely a stable and promising "high-quality customer".

Wang Gang was naturally pleased.

However, the relieved smile on Wang Gang's face lasted only a moment before it vanished completely, replaced by an expression of utter disbelief, as if he had seen a ghost.

"Would you drive your dad home?"

Wang Gang's smile froze instantly, his eyes widened, almost bulging out, and his mouth unconsciously opened slightly, as if he had heard some unbelievable fantasy, or doubted that there was something wrong with his ears.

"You little brat...can you drive?"

He subconsciously repeated it, raising his voice eight octaves, and looked Li Yunjing up and down, his gaze sweeping over him like a searchlight, as if trying to find even the slightest trace of boasting on this face that still carried a hint of youthful immaturity and where the fine hairs at the corners of his mouth were clearly visible.

"Your dad... would he dare let you drive?"

Three questions came out of Wang Gang's mouth in quick succession, his tone filled with disbelief, shock, and a hint of absurdity that "this is too outrageous."

He subconsciously leaned forward, forgetting to put down the towel he had just used to wipe his sweat, and stared intently at Li Yunjing.

In his deeply ingrained belief, driving is a serious, advanced skill that requires specialized learning and is typically only mastered by adult men.

The kid in front of me looks like a high school student, with thin arms and legs and a face that still has a hint of immaturity. How dare he touch the steering wheel?

You even drive people around?

This completely overturned his understanding!

Li Hongfeng, too, seemed like a steady and reliable person to me. How could he be so reckless in such a life-threatening situation?

This is utter nonsense!

Li Yunjing seemed to be used to Wang Gang's almost shocked reaction, and even found it somewhat amusing.

There was no trace of unease on his face; on the contrary, he appeared even more composed.

He casually dragged a canvas-covered folding chair from the corner of the wall, unfolded it with a "snap," and sat down without a care in the world, his movements as natural as if he were at home.

He even adjusted his posture in the chair, crossing his legs to make himself more comfortable.

Then, in a relaxed and casual tone, as if discussing "what I had for breakfast today," he slowly said, "Uncle Wang, please don't make such a fuss, really."

"I've been driving for a long time, and I'm very skilled. I can turn the steering wheel with my eyes closed."

Seeing the "you're bragging" look on Wang Gang's face, he smiled and added, "If I weren't skilled enough, and couldn't even tell the difference between the accelerator and the brake, my dad wouldn't dare hand me the car keys, let alone let me drive him to the train station. Don't you agree?"

His calm, matter-of-fact, and even "this is normal" expression left the initially shocked Wang Gang speechless. He opened his mouth, but couldn't find the right words to refute him.

Yes!

Li Hongfeng isn't stupid, nor is he the kind of irresponsible father. How could he possibly joke about his son's life?

Li Hongfeng was only at ease because the kid must really know how to drive, and drive well.

But... but this was really beyond his comprehension!

It's as hard to accept as hearing that your neighbor's cat has suddenly started talking like a human.

Wang Gang stared at Li Yunjing for a good ten seconds, trying to find a trace of guilt in his calm eyes, but all he saw was calm confidence, and even a little bit of indifference to his "making a fuss".

In the end, he could only sigh deeply, with a sense of helplessness and regret, and shake his head, barely accepting the fait accompli, although he still felt strange inside.

"Sigh, you young people..."

Wang Gang muttered, his tone complicated, "It's really hard to describe. They're all incredibly bold, and their ideas are all incredibly righteous! Back in our day..."

He didn't finish what he said after "back then," as if he felt that times had changed and there was no point in saying more.

After all, Li Yunjing is Li Hongfeng's son, but not his son.

They have a good relationship, but not so good that they can arbitrarily discipline each other's children.

He turned around, walked to the shelf against the wall, and picked up a bottle of orange-yellow "Orange Flavored Soda" with a big orange on the label from the shelf full of various glass bottled sodas. He then bent down and pulled out a metal bottle opener from under the counter. He walked back, aimed at the bottle cap, and with a crisp "bang," skillfully pried it open. He then handed the bubbly, icy-cold soda to Li Yunjing.

"Here, you've come all this way, have some water to quench your thirst."

Wang Gang's tone softened, returning to its usual amiable manner.

But then he remembered something, and his expression turned serious again, even carrying a hint of elder's worry and admonition. He leaned forward slightly and said in a low voice, "But little Yun Jing, Uncle Wang has to say something from the bottom of his heart to you."

"You can drive, so you'll be able to drive around the towns and villages around Fuxian County. You know the roads and the people there, so it shouldn't be a problem."

"But don't get carried away and think you can drive recklessly into a big city like Bincheng!"

"Did you hear me?"

He was afraid Li Yunjing wouldn't take it seriously, so he raised his voice and pointed outside, as if Bincheng were just across the street: "The city isn't like our little place; there are so many more rules here!"

"There are so many rules and regulations, it's very strict!"

"On the main roads, there's a police officer every three steps and a sentry every five steps, all wearing peaked caps and white uniforms!"

"They have sharp eyes; they specialize in checking vehicles and documents!"

"What if we're unlucky and stop you? Looking at your age, you probably don't have a driver's license, right?"

"That would be a huge problem!"

Wang Gang described the scene vividly, trying to increase the intimidation factor: "Impound the car! That's for sure! And a fine! You'll get your share!"

"That's considered mild!"

"They might have to call your parents and summon your dad from his workplace or home for a talk and to take his statement!"

"That would be so embarrassing! Not only would it cause delays, but your dad would also lose face, wouldn't he?"

He patted Li Yunjing on the shoulder and said earnestly, "So, listen to Uncle Wang, just stay within our own little area. Safety first! Don't be reckless! Wait a couple of years, when you're old enough, get a proper driver's license. That's the long-term solution!"