At 2 a.m., Beijing is still a paradise for night owls. The neon lights on both sides of the street keep flashing, the business district is still bustling with people, and the traffic on the road is endless. A silver-white aircraft flies over the traffic jam, attracting envious glances from many people.
"Wow! A flying machine! Awesome!"
"Wow, that's so cool! Can it really be driven on the road?"
"Is Chun Chun out of her mind? Is she going to spend the money she'd use to buy a car on an electric scooter?!"
"Wow, this is probably one of the earliest people to ride a flying machine! Amazing!"
"Flying that high, won't it crash?"
The aircraft hovered above the vehicles along the designated traffic route, maintaining a safe distance at all times. A traffic policeman at the intersection waved and stopped the aircraft.
"Hello, please show me your flight permit and aircraft pilot's license."
After checking all the documents, the traffic police officer couldn't help but curiously glance at the aircraft and said:
"Be careful. Although our city has designated dedicated flight paths for aircraft, you can't increase your speed just because there aren't many vehicles on them. The speed limit in the city is 70 km/h, and you're already at 75 km/h! According to the 'Aircraft Traffic Road Management Law,' exceeding the speed limit by 10% to 20% will result in a fine of 50 yuan. Here's the fine slip."
The aircraft's owner was flushed with excitement, and upon seeing the ticket, he wasn't angry at all, repeatedly explaining:
"Hey, officer, I'm a new driver, I was just too excited. I promise I won't cause you any trouble next time. But even flying vehicles get points deducted from your driver's license for speeding, right?"
Seeing a crowd of onlookers gathered around, the traffic police officer nodded and explained earnestly:
"Yes, aircraft are also a means of transportation. According to the 'Aircraft Traffic Road Management Law,' if you are speeding, you will have points deducted from your aircraft pilot's license, and in serious cases, your pilot's license will be revoked."
"Oh? Then I definitely won't dare to do it again next time. I was so excited about flying for the first time, and I didn't pay attention to the flight speed. I accept the punishment."
The aircraft owner obediently accepted the ticket, and the curious onlookers couldn't help but take pictures of him.
The newly opened milk tea shop was bustling with people. Stylish urban women walked out of the shop holding milk tea, chatting with their companions as they went.
"Hey? Have you seen Shanshan's WeChat Moments? Her dad's colleague's son works at NetEase Games, and I heard they're releasing a new holographic game. That's great, at least we don't have to be longing spectators as 'cloud gamers' anymore."
The girl accompanying him took a big gulp of her milk tea before asking:
"Really? But I heard that Honghe Technology's holographic games can adjust game time through some kind of technology, so you can play for ten hours in the game in one hour in reality. It's practically a dream game for working people!"
"That's not for us office workers. I heard a gaming helmet costs a million, and Honghe Technology won't even give out any spots. Hey? I heard Honghe Technology opened a flight simulator experience center in Sanliqiao. Are you working overtime this weekend? Let's go check it out together?"
The woman couldn't help but count on her fingers:
"In Beijing, you can work yourself to death for a year and still not be able to afford a car. Even if you do buy a car, you have to enter a lottery for a license plate, and then you have to be subject to traffic restrictions. At worst, you can grit your teeth and buy a drone. We can afford cars now, but gas prices are soaring. It's expensive, but at least you can drive it every day without feeling the pinch. After you get married, you can sell your single-person drone and buy a home drone. Isn't that convenient?"
As the two chatted, several young people brushed past them. The group was dressed in trendy brands, laughing and talking while taking selfies with their phones.
"Checked out a popular fried chicken shop today. I heard they use a new ingredient—fried dandelion—"
The fried chicken shop was brightly lit and still open for business, attracting many customers even though it was late at night.
"Hello, I'd like a large order of fried dandelion with pork cutlet flavor and extra spicy, and another order of fried dandelion with oyster flavor, but without chili."
"I'd like a wheat-ear egg pancake set meal, a fried chicken-flavored fried dandelion, and a flaming mandolin flavor, extra spicy, please."
"Large hand-whipped lemon ping-pong grape juice, extra ice and half sugar, and could I also have a fried dandelion burger combo?"
The middle-aged man, who had been working overtime until now, hurriedly packed up a serving of fried chicken and left. The hot fried chicken in his hand brought him a sense of comfort.
The police officers ate a bowl of rice with coconut at a roadside restaurant to replenish their energy before continuing their night shift.
A young couple was whispering to each other at the bus stop. They bought two pounds of pork at the supermarket and planned to make braised pork for the next day.
Billboards between skyscrapers flash incessantly, and giant LED screens display advertisements that play on a 24-hour loop.
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[Zi Mou Tang Snow Skin Revitalizing Water, with the miraculous charm of Ping Pong Grape, lifts and firms, brightens and whitens, and penetrates deep to awaken the vitality within your skin.]
[A certain brand of hair growth shampoo, a renowned international brand, endorsed by award-winning actor Fu Xuan—perfectly repairs the scalp, deeply nourishes the hair texture, moisturizes the hair roots, repairs damage, and is fearless against perming and dyeing. Don't let your hairstyle limit you; your beauty is beyond your imagination.]
[Tesu Banana Milk, blessed with unique geographical conditions and a tropical rainforest climate, boasts a natural deliciousness. From breeding to meticulous preparation at every step, this banana-flavored milk is your best choice. Every drop of milk you drink comes from nature. Not all milk is called Tesu.]
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