Substitute Driver's Notes

Chapter 32 Observations at the Freight Station

I don't believe you for a second. You always talk about eating good food, but when you get to a restaurant, you just order the cheapest things.

Seeing Li Wei's questioning expression, Wang Fuyou picked up the instant noodles the two of them had, got out of the car, and threw them away.

After returning, I started the car, reversed, turned around, and got onto the right road before saying, "Really, the restaurants here all have pretty good food. This time, I'm sure you'll be satisfied."

Okay, I'll believe you for now.

The truck made its way to the freight station, weaving left and right to avoid places where money could easily be stolen.

At noon, the freight station was almost empty with only a few trucks. After finding a parking space on the side, Wang Fuyou took Li Wei to the Shandong Province special line.

Upon entering, a large fish tank stands before you, but it contains only a shallow amount of water. In the corner of the tank, there are a few bricks piled up, and two large Brazilian turtles are perched on top of them.

It's unclear how they sensed someone entering, but their four beady green eyes looked at the two of them.

It's clear that this boss has exceptional taste!

Go around to the other side, and it was a complete mess! All sorts of things were piled up haphazardly on the floor. A plump woman in her fifties, with tattooed eyebrows and eyeliner but ugly eyes due to a botched double eyelid surgery, was watching TV with her legs crossed, her face gloomy.

"You're Xiao Wang, right? You're here early today! Old Liu, if you're not dead, get out here." The last two sentences were shouted.

"What are you doing now! If you want a facelift, go get one." A man in his fifties walked out from the inner room, his voice a little impatient but obedient.

"Ha! Oh! It's Wang. Where's the car?" the man asked with a gloomy face.

"Hello, Mr. Liu," Wang Fuyou greeted him with a smile, pointing out where he had parked his car.

"Who's this? What a strong young man. I've never seen him before. Are you new here?" After chatting for a few minutes, Boss Liu relaxed and looked at Li Wei to ask.

Li Wei smiled and said, "Yes! I'm new here, my name is Li Wei."

"Oh! Little Li, that's easy to remember. Alright, give me the keys. You guys just go eat and sleep. Just leave the car moving to me. I'll call you when I've put the car back in place," Boss Liu said readily.

"Alright! Shall I treat you to a drink later?"

"No, I'm not going. You can't drink. Don't listen to your boss's nonsense. Just work hard and there won't be any problems. Last time I mentioned changing cars, it was because that bastard Da Zuo was being so indecisive that I got angry. I just said it casually."

"Oh! What did he do to upset you? I'll scold him for you later."

"He asked me why those two turtles weren't laying eggs. Are they even turtles? Besides, how can two males lay eggs together? I kindly explained to him, and he actually said that turtles and tortoises are the same species, and even laughed at me, saying I definitely wouldn't outlive those two turtles. Bullshit, I'll definitely stew them before I die and see who lives longer. That's not all, he actually dared to say that my sister-in-law got double eyelid surgery and looks horribly ugly, that bastard can't even speak human language."

"Brilliant, absolutely brilliant! Boss Liu's move was truly extraordinary! That bastard Da Zuo, how dare he say his sister-in-law isn't pretty? He deserves a beating! Brother Wei, when you see Da Zuo later, you beat him up for me."

"You've got good taste, kid. That bastard Da Zuo was mocking me for being a country bumpkin, saying this thing looks ugly and must not taste good."

"Tch, he's never even tried it. Da Zuo is the real bumpkin."

"Hey! You're the one who's got the sense and knows how to handle things. Don't say anything more, I'll have someone bring some liquor from my hometown, let's get a few pounds down and drink it."

"That won't do. It was brought all the way from Northeast China, it's so precious! I can't accept that."

"Why are you being so polite with me? Are you looking down on me or something? There are also some hairy crabs cooking in the pot. Grab a bowl and fill it up for the two of you to eat."

"Thank you, Boss Liu."

Li Wei listened blankly to the two chatting, watching Wang Fuyou go to the kitchen to get a basin, which contained half a basin of Yangcheng Lake hairy crabs.

Boss Liu angrily said, "Fill it up! You've brought out so few crabs, are you trying to embarrass me?"

Wang Fuyou grinned from ear to ear: "That's enough, that's enough, it's too expensive."

"Stop with the nonsense. I bought over twenty pounds of this stuff. Eating too much of it will give you diarrhea. As long as you two can handle it, take whatever you want."

"Oh! Thanks!" This guy grinned widely and shamelessly went back to fill the basin.

He put the basin on the table, then went to find a few empty water bottles, washed them, and filled them with alcohol.

He strolled around the room, then came out with a pair of shorts draped over his shoulder: "Little Li didn't bring a change of clothes, can I borrow them for now? I'll return them later."

Boss Liu laughed heartily and patted Wang Fuyou on the shoulder: "What do you mean by that? Don't be so formal with me. No need to return it, it's yours."

Mrs. Liu muttered, "You spendthrift! It costs tens of yuan per kilogram! Would you give your wife to someone who wants her?"

Boss Liu sighed softly, "But someone has to want it first, right?"

"What the hell did you say? I've worked so hard for so many years, bearing your children and earning a few measly coins, and now you're complaining?" The landlady was furious, jumping up and pointing at the landlady's nose as she yelled.

Wang Fuyou quickly tried to persuade her: "Boss lady, why are you angry? Do you know why Boss Liu said that about you? Isn't it because he's afraid you'll run off with that pretty boy? If I didn't earn less than Boss Liu, with your charm, I would have already tried to seduce you."

Li Wei almost burst out laughing, and quickly twisted his thigh to suppress it.

The proprietress's face quickly brightened: "Young Wang has good taste! My ancestors were nobles, and I'm marrying down to Old Liu. Alright, there's still braised pork simmering in the rice cooker. Go get another bowl, and a few steamed buns too. We won't need to eat at a restaurant for lunch."

"Oh dear! Sis, you've got to tell me, what kind of noble family are they?"

The proprietress instantly beamed with joy: "Yehenara clan, ever heard of them?"

Wang Fuyou immediately chimed in: "Oh my goodness, Your Majesty! I've brought Little Li to you. Consider this braised pork a reward from you. Or perhaps you could have him stay to comb your hair?"

The proprietress of the Yehenara clan coughed repeatedly while laughing: "Are you trying to make me laugh to death so that I can find a young girl? Alright, hurry up and take the meat to eat and get some rest."

Holy crap, this actually works? Li Wei was truly amazed. To occupy the best spot at the entrance of a logistics company and still thrive, they must be incredibly smart. How did this happen after just a few words? Does Wang Fuyou know some kind of black magic? Did he mentally corrupt them?

Wang Fuyou, without any hesitation, found another basin, this time filling it halfway. He came out beaming: "Actually, I've been craving the proprietress's braised pork for a while now. The aroma fills the whole street; everyone who's tried it raves about it! How could Boss Liu be so ungrateful? If he drives you away, where will he get such good braised pork? Considering everyone will scold me if I serve too much, this is all I'll serve!"

Old Liu and his wife were clearly in high spirits. Old Liu patted Wang Fuyou on the shoulder and said, "Let's go to the hotel quickly! Get some rest."

The proprietress ran inside and brought out a plastic bag containing about ten steamed buns and a few pairs of chopsticks: "Come back and get them tonight. Here in our area, it's just like home."

As he stepped outside, Li Wei had a pair of shorts draped over his shoulders and a basin in each hand.

Wang Fuyou led the way with four purified water bottles, grinning like a weasel that had successfully stolen a chicken.

"Fuyou! Don't you think those two are stupid? They gave you so much food after just a few words."

"Brother Wei, they're not stupid. How many outsiders can make it big here? Can't you see they're angry? Saying a few nice words won't cost anything. Besides, you think the stuff is valuable, but they make thousands of dollars a day in profit. This is just a small amount. I'll help them lighten the mood and cheer them up. We all understand."

Li Wei said admiringly, "Even if you don't drive a big truck, you wouldn't starve to death if you went blind and begged on the street."

"No way, Wei-ge, can't you talk properly? I said I'd definitely treat you to something good, and here it is, instead of thanking me, you're cursing me to go blind?"

"No, I didn't curse you, I was just praising you!" Li Wei denied repeatedly.

"Tch, with your straightforward nature, even if you make a fortune, you'll be just as easy to fool as Boss Liu and his wife."

Is this a compliment? Hmm! I'll take it as a compliment.

As they spoke, they entered a noisy residential area. After walking a short distance, they turned into an alley. One side of the alley was lined with small shops, and a group of scantily clad, heavily made-up young women stood at the door, curiously watching the two of them.

"Handsome, do you need to relax a bit?"

Come in! I guarantee you'll be satisfied.

Holy crap! This is a hotel?