Chapter 409: Intentional
Chapter 409: Intentional
The crowd was too large for everyone to fit in the tractor.
Zhou Chenglei drove the Jeep, while Zhou Chengxin drove the tractor to transport the others.
Jiang Xia sat in the passenger seat, with her grandparents, her eldest cousin, and her three-year-old son in the back row.
In the last row were Eldest Uncle, Eldest Aunt, Younger Uncle, and Younger Aunt, each holding a grandchild.
The Jeep had a soft-top design, suitable for both passenger and cargo use. Since the family already had a tractor, Zhou Chenglei didn't purchase the passenger-cargo model, so there were two rows of seats at the back.
Zhou Chenglei thought that even after the birth of their three children, there would be enough space for the entire family of seven.
In terms of comfort, Jiang Fu's sedan was still the more pleasant option.
However, when navigating the village roads, especially on rainy days, the Jeep with its higher chassis was easier to drive.
Grandmother patted the car seat and laughed, "I never imagined I'd get to ride in such a luxurious car in my lifetime. I'm content!"
Jiang Xia smiled and said, "How can one be content? I've never even been on a plane. Grandmother, stay here, and I'll take you to fly."
Grandmother smiled, "Next time, we'll fly together."
"Alright, it's a deal!"
Amidst the laughter and chatter, the Jeep arrived at the city's railway station, smoothly and slowly, while the tractor hadn't reached yet.
Zhou Chenglei parked the Jeep by the roadside and asked Jiang Xia to wait in the car with her grandparents. He went to collect the tickets, having called the station master in advance to reserve them.
As Zhou Chenglei returned with the tickets, the tractor also arrived.
He first helped Jiang Xia out of the car and then assisted her in helping the grandparents exit.
After that, he carried their luggage and led them towards the railway station.
Upon reaching the waiting room, Zhou Chenglei distributed the tickets to everyone.
He handed the last ticket to Tan Yudai, "I'm sorry, Sister-in-Law. Train tickets are scarce during the year-end, and the seated tickets are sold out. I could only get a standing ticket."
Tan Yudai was speechless.
He must have done it on purpose.
Jiang Xia glanced at Zhou Chenglei. No matter how much he offended others, he was a strong man!
Grandfather didn't think much of it, "It's already a blessing to get train tickets at this time of the year. When we came, we only managed to get five seated tickets."
"That's right! It's great to get so many seated tickets! Here's the money for the tickets, A Lei, keep it." Eldest Aunt took out the money and offered it to Zhou Chenglei.
Zhou Chenglei didn't accept it, "No need, it didn't cost much. Eldest Aunt, don't be so polite."
Eldest Aunt directly handed the money to Jiang Xia, "Take it. We can't let you pay for the tickets."
Since Zhou Chenglei had booked the tickets in advance and knew the train schedule, they didn't have to wait long. Soon, the train arrived at the station. Zhou Chenglei assisted Grandmother and helped them with their luggage as they boarded.
As Grandmother stepped onto the train, Jiang Xia slipped the money for the train tickets into her pocket, "Grandmother, take good care of your luggage. There's a red envelope inside the clothes A Lei and I bought for you."
After saying this, she stepped back and left the train.
Grandmother was speechless.
The train soon departed.
After the train left, the three of them finally left.
Zhou Chengxin drove the tractor back to the village, while Zhou Chenglei took Jiang Xia to a newly constructed road that hadn't seen much traffic yet and taught her how to drive.
Jiang Xia had learned to drive before and obtained a driver's license, but it had been a while since she last drove. Zhou Chenglei was concerned that she might be unfamiliar with it, so he accompanied her to refresh her skills.
Jiang Xia was indeed unfamiliar with the cars of this era, and the cars she learned to drive in the modern era were automatic, whereas this one was manual.
Zhou Chenglei patiently explained the controls to her, then asked her to repeat the instructions to confirm her understanding. After ensuring Jiang Xia had memorized everything, he adjusted the seat, moving it slightly back, allowing Jiang Xia to sit in front of him and drive.
The two of them squeezed into the driver's seat.
He was truly concerned about Jiang Xia driving by herself, so he could only do this.
At first, Jiang Xia was indeed not very familiar with the car, and it stalled as soon as she started it.
However, after starting the car, she drove very well.
But Zhou Chenglei was nervous the entire way.
After driving a considerable distance and confirming that Jiang Xia was familiar with the car, Zhou Chenglei said, "Alright, pull over to the side, I'll drive. Let's head back!"
In the middle of winter, he was so nervous that his back was soaked with sweat.
Jiang Xia pulled over to the side of the road, "I'll drive back, you sit in the passenger seat."
Zhou Chenglei wanted to refuse, but thinking that there were no cars or people on this stretch of road, he agreed, "I'll drive this stretch of the file extension}
This section of the highway had just been repaired, and there were hardly any cars or people in sight. However, the village road was full of potholes and uneven, and from time to time, people and dogs would run out, which made Zhou Chenglei uneasy.
"Mhm," Jiang Xia understood his concern and agreed.
As Zhou Chenglei sat back in the passenger seat, she started the car, made a U-turn, and drove back.
From the U-turn, it was evident that her driving skills were quite good.
Jiang Xia asked him, "How is it? My driving skills are pretty good, right?"
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Zhou Chenglei nodded, "Mhm."
"Do you feel reassured now?"
"I don't feel reassured," Zhou Chenglei estimated that he would never feel at ease letting her drive alone, "From now on, wherever you want to go, just tell me! I'll drive you. If I'm not available, I can hire a driver."
Jiang Xia didn't feel like talking to him anymore.
Fortunately, she was an emotionally stable person; otherwise, she would have stepped on the accelerator and shown him how good her driving skills truly were.
When the two returned to the village, it was just after school dismissal, and there were many children on the village path and in the fields.
Zhou Zhou, Zhou Jie, and Zhou Wenzu, the three brothers, were walking in the fields and saw the Jeep. They immediately started running and shouting, "Uncle! Uncle! Uncle!"
Jiang Xia noticed them and reminded Zhou Chenglei, "Some kids are calling you. Pull over for a moment! Let them get in the car."
Zhou Chenglei stopped the car.
The children excitedly ran onto the road.
Jiang Xia smiled, "Quickly, get in the car!"
"Yay!" The four children, amidst the envious gazes of their classmates, got into the car and drove off triumphantly.
In the car, Zhou Wenzu said, "Uncle, Zhou Zhou said he wants to go for a drive. You drive us around!"
Zhou Zhou: "..."
"After the holidays, when we have time, I'll take you to play in the city," Zhou Chenglei understood their thoughts at this moment, but there were too many children on the road after school.
The children became excited and started chattering.
Wherever the Jeep passed, the students returning home from school were filled with envy. Some children even recognized Zhou Wenzong and his brothers and followed the car.
Zhou Wenzong felt extremely proud, "When I grow up, I'll buy a car like this too!"
Zhou Wenyao, Zhou Wenzu, and Zhou Jie chimed in, "I want to buy one too!"
Jiang Xia took the opportunity to say, "Then you should study hard!"
Zhou Wenzu: "But you don't need to study too much to go fishing at sea. I can go fishing at sea to earn money to buy one, just like Uncle!"
Everyone said he looked like Uncle.
"..."
Jiang Xia looked at Zhou Chenglei: Look at the good example you've set.
Zhou Chenglei laughed in exasperation, "Don't say you want to be like me. When did I stop studying? I have a university degree! And this car wasn't earned from fishing at sea."
Zhou Wenzu: "But Uncle, you didn't get into university by taking the entrance exam. You fought your way in!"
Zhou Chenglei: "..."
(End of Chapter)
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