Chapter 62: Little Duoduo Bai Zhi

Looking at the black Haishi-brand sedan ahead, Lan Mo thought that anyone who could afford such a car in this era must be an important figure.

The car’s hood was severely deformed and had been forced open, and it was unclear whether the people inside were alive or dead.

Lan Mo tapped the rear window with her flashlight and called out, “Comrades inside, how are you?”

Qiao Xueli, the director of the Haishi Automobile Factory, was in excruciating pain all over his body, as if he had been crushed by something. His head felt swollen, and his vision was blurred with blood. He was half-conscious, leaning against the right car door.

Lan Mo instructed Lan Yuanzhi, “Elder Brother, try pulling the car door first to see if it can be opened!”

Lan Yuanzhi reached out and pulled forcefully several times, but the door remained firmly shut.

Lan Mo didn’tt realize that cars in this era could also be locked. She handed the flashlight to Lan Yuanzhi and said, “Elder Brother, the front windshield is already cracked. Go and smash it with the flashlight.”

Waiting idly wasn’t a solution. Lan Mo turned around and ran back to the bus to call the internal medicine and surgery doctors traveling with her for help.

The other passengers on the bus, seeing the heavy rain still pouring, didn’t insist on getting off. They stood by the bus door, craning their necks and watching quietly.

Just as Lan Yuanzhi tapped the windshield twice, Qiao Xueli, sitting in the back seat, gradually regained consciousness. He slowly straightened up and began pulling the car door from the inside. After two unsuccessful attempts, he mustered all his strength and pulled once more, finally managing to open the door.

As soon as the door opened, he tumbled to the ground. Lan Yuanzhi heard a thud and quickly ran over with the flashlight, helping him up.

“Director, is that you? Are you alright?”

How careless of him! He had forgotten to check the license plate all this time. It turned out this car was their factory’s official vehicle.

Raindrops splattered on Qiao Xueli’s face, making it impossible to tell whether it was blood or rainwater.

Qiao Xueli slowly opened his eyes, recognized the person, and said weakly, “Comrade Xiao Lan, it’s you! I’m fine. Hurry and save Comrade Xiao Wu.”

Just then, Lan Mo arrived with the internal medicine and surgery doctors from their hospital. “Elder Brother, how many people have you rescued? I’ve brought Dr. Ouyang and Dr. Zhu.”

“Oh, then please hurry and treat our Director Qiao! I’ll go and get Comrade Wu out.”

Ouyang Zhiqiang said, “Dr. Lan, I think we should first help this Director Qiao onto the bus for an examination. The rain is too heavy, and it’s not suitable to check him here.”

“Alright, I’ll ask the bus driver to help!”

Lan Mo turned to the bus driver who had just entered the car and said, “Uncle, please help Dr. Ouyang take this director to the bus first!”

As for this director, she couldn’t very well go over and help him herself. With male comrades present, it was only natural to let them assist.

As for the condition of Driver Wu in the driver’s seat, it was best to let Dr. Zhu stay in the car and examine him first before making any decisions.

“Alright!” The bus driver quickly stepped back, and Dr. Zhu immediately entered the car to check on Driver Wu in the driver’s seat.

Wu Guodong had accompanied the director to a friend’s house in the countryside for a gathering today. The host had been overly hospitable and insisted they drink plenty of baijiu.

In this era, there was no concept of drunk driving. People believed that as long as they weren’t completely drunk and their minds were still clear, they could drive. Wu Guodong felt confident in himself, thinking his alcohol tolerance was good and that he could still drive.

Little did he know that just a few minutes after starting the car, a heavy downpour began in the sky.

As the alcohol’s effects gradually took hold, Wu Guodong’s mind remained relatively clear, but he felt his feet light and unsteady, as if treading on cotton.

Though his mind wanted to slow down, his foot disobeyed and instead pressed harder on the accelerator. With his vision obstructed and the car speeding up, he tried to turn the steering wheel gently, but his hands wouldn’t listen either. The wheel turned too quickly, causing the car to skid and crash straight into a large tree by the roadside.

When Dr. Zhu patted his face, he was still dazed and unaware of what had happened.

After Wu Guodong was also rescued and helped onto the bus, Ouyang Zhiqiang and Dr. Zhu examined both of them, gave them simple bandaging, and quickly instructed the bus driver to head to the town hospital.

By now, the rain was slowly easing up. The driver hurriedly started the bus and set off—no matter what, they had to get them to the town hospital for treatment first!

Thankfully, Lan Mo had stopped the bus; otherwise, everyone would have been done for. The passengers on the bus were all unharmed—truly a stroke of luck amidst misfortune!

…

A sudden heavy downpour hit Haishi. Gu Yandong, worried that Bai Wei would get caught in the rain, specially brought an umbrella and waited for her at the entrance of the Railway Hospital. This big fool didn’t even notice that he himself was getting soaked by the rain.

When Bai Wei came out, she acted as if she didn’t see him, dashing out into the pouring rain.

“Weiwei…!”

Gu Yandong was stunned. Did Weiwei really hate seeing him that much?

Bai Zhi, who had been forced by her mom to bring an umbrella to her sister, happened to witness this scene and felt a pang of sympathy for Gu Yandong for three seconds.

Seeing Bai Zhi approach, Bai Wei angrily snatched the umbrella from her hands. “Little sister, you’re really something—coming so late on purpose to make me get soaked, right?”

Bai Zhi retorted irritably, “Yeah, I wanted to get soaked. I even wish you’d die! Why don’t you go die?”

“You’re the one who should die!”

“Sis, can’t you see that Yandong has been standing at your hospital entrance for a while now?”

“What does he have to do with me? I’ve thought it over these past two days—even if I never marry, I won’t marry him! If you want to marry him, you go ahead!”

Bai Zhi didn’t know what to say. Yandong was a good guy, thoughtful and considerate—he’d probably make a great husband. The problem was, he hadn’t taken a liking to her, a tomboy.

Seeing Bai Zhi fall silent, Bai Wei added, “What, do you like Yandong? I thought you liked that teacher at your school. If you like him, I’ll give him to you.”

Bai Zhi said angrily, “A forced melon isn’t sweet—I don’t want you giving him to me! I’m only twenty; I’m in no hurry to marry. When the right time comes, I’ll naturally marry the right person.”

Besides, Yandong wasn’t an object to be passed around.

Bai Wei glanced at Bai Zhi and sneered, “Everything about you is round except your chest, and you have no femininity at all. I wonder what man would ever like you? I’ll just wait and see what kind of ‘great catch’ you end up marrying.”

Bai Zhi smiled, completely unfazed. “Don’t worry about me—at least I’m still young!”

Bai Wei continued sarcastically, “With your round face and round belly, what man would like that?”

“I’m young! Unlike you, who’s as thin as a bamboo pole.”

“Your personality is like a boy’s. Do you think male comrades would come looking for a fake male comrade like you?”

“I’m young! Why not?”

No matter what Bai Wei said, Bai Zhi calmly shut her down with a simple “I’m young.”

“Bai Zhi, I never expected you to be truly shameless?”

Bai Zhi replied self-mockingly, “That’s right, I am shameless. Because you have no face, I gave all of mine to you—didn’t you know?”

As soon as Bai Zhi spoke these words, Gu Yandong, who had been secretly following the two sisters, couldn’t help but laugh.

“Pfft…!”

Hearing the laughter, Bai Wei turned around and said angrily, “Comrade Gu Yandong, why are you following us?”

Gu Yandong felt a moment of embarrassment before regaining his composure and slowly replying, “Weiwei, are you sure you won’t give me another chance?”

“Yes, let them say whatever they want. I won’t marry you anyway, lest I become a laughingstock to Elder Brother Gu after marrying into your family.”

At this point, Gu Yandong finally stopped struggling. The girl he had liked for so many years turned out to be far less amiable and kind-hearted than he had imagined.

Although it hurt a little, it wasn’t fatal. It’s fine—this won’t break him! He just needed to work harder and save more money. Would he really be afraid of not finding a wife?

Having come to this realization, Gu Yandong’s tone grew much calmer. “Alright, I won’t bother you anymore. I wish you find someone you truly like soon! Sorry for the disturbance. Goodbye!”

Bai Wei looked indifferent. Seeing Gu Yandong leave, she even joked, “The sticky candy is finally gone. I’m free now.”

Bai Zhi looked at Bai Wei as if she were an idiot. You little fool, do you even know what you’ve missed? One day, when you end up with a playboy, you’ll know the bitterness.

Forget it, she wouldn’t listen even if I told her. I can’t be bothered to care.

I can’t even figure out my own affairs—how could I possibly act as a relationship expert for others? Let’s go! Hurry home and eat two extra bowls of rice to fill out my chest. Otherwise, I really will end up unwanted.