Yao Tongjia ignored the two childish kids and continued practicing her boxing. After a set of punches, she was covered in sweat, but felt much more energetic. She quickly went back to wash up.
Yao Yanxin saw that Yao Tongjia had finished washing up and even Xiao Gengwu had returned, but she didn't see the two boys: "Where are those two boys?"
Yao Tongjia helped serve the noodles and said, "Those two kids are fooling around. Let's ignore them and finish eating first so we can assemble the vehicle. We have to go back this afternoon!"
Xiao Gengwu also finished washing up and came over. The three of them ate breakfast first, each with a bowl of noodles. They finished quickly. When Xiao Gengwu and Yao Tongjia came out, the two boys had just returned!
"Sis, you've already finished breakfast? So fast?"
Seeing that the two of them were covered in sweat and their faces were full of excitement after exercising, Yao Tongjia said, "Take your time, we'll go first!"
Yao Tongxu had no objections: "Don't rush. Once the car is assembled and drivable, we can go back after dinner. By the way, where's Qin Sang?"
Just then, Ruan Shengpeng returned: "Qin Sang is with the old man. Uncle Hai isn't feeling well, so let her take care of him for a few days. You two can take turns picking up your sister!"
Xiao Gengwu, however, was full of confidence: "Once the vehicle is assembled, Tongtong can drive it to work, and we won't have to worry about any thieves!"
Ruan Shengpeng became interested: "You guys really assembled the car? I'll come over and take a look later!"
When Xiao Gengwu and his group were busy until after 11 o'clock, the first car was assembled. Old Li took a rag and said he was helping to clean it, but actually he was checking it everywhere.
He was walking unsteadily. These few kids actually managed to assemble three wrecked cars into a complete vehicle. He jumped down.
Just as I was about to suggest bringing the oil to try, I saw Commander Dou and Division Commander Ruan arrive.
Old Li became even more excited: "Boss, boss, he really assembled the car! He really assembled it!"
Commander Dou had heard Ruan Shengpeng mention it before, but he was only half-believing and half-doubting. Not wanting to offend Ruan Shengpeng, he came along to see what was going on.
Seeing how excited Lao Li is now, could it be that he has actually assembled a vehicle?
Old Li was so excited that his face turned red: "I'll go get the oil right now. I'll drive it, I'll test drive it. I'm an experienced driver, I can drive any kind of car. I'll know if it works as soon as I try it!"
Commander Dou nodded. He entrusted such an important department to Lao Li because he knew Lao Li's character. Lao Li had his share of minor flaws, but he would always protect the interests of the unit if his personal interests clashed with those of the unit.
Now these kids have turned his scrap metal into a car, and he's not happy about it. It just means these kids must have some real skills!
After adding the gas, Lao Li immediately sat in the driver's seat. His palms were a little sweaty. He tried to start the engine with the key Xiao Gengwu had given him, but it wouldn't start the first time.
Old Li's heart sank. Had he set his expectations too high? He tried again, but still couldn't get it to work. He tried three more times, but still couldn't get it to start!
He couldn't help but feel a little discouraged: "Young man, it won't start!"
Xiao Gengwu didn't care: "Just hit it a few more times!"
Old Li: "......."
This attitude is too perfunctory. But it's quite an achievement to have managed to fix the car like this. I can't dampen the child's enthusiasm. He said cautiously, "I've already hit it five times!"
He Jiale was displeased: "Don't you know how many times it takes to start a car that's been sitting there for ages? And you dare call yourself an experienced driver?"
Old Li: "......" What could Old Li do? He started the car four more times, and just as he was about to get out, he started it one more time. Then a miracle happened, and the car started!
The sound of the engine starting up startled Commander Dou so much that his jaw almost dropped. He had thought that Ruan Shengpeng was just playing a trick on the child and had dragged him into it.
This start-up sound overturned his past understanding. The car started slowly, moved, and drove 50 meters without falling apart.
Old Li wiped away non-existent sweat; he was genuinely afraid the car would suddenly fall apart and he would be thrown out.
He drove a little faster and then turned and circled, and the car was fine, really fine, that was great! Old Li no longer treated the car like fragile glass.
He boldly drove at his usual speed in the open space. The car drove more and more smoothly. It felt like this old car was assembled and was even easier to drive than a new car.
Old Li immediately asked Xiao Gengwu after getting out of the car, "How come your car is getting better and better to drive? It's even smoother than a new car!"
"Oh, I made a slight adjustment to one angle of the engine, and it drives a bit smoother!"
Commander Dou was now interested: "What other advantages does it have after the improvement?"
"Advantages? It's not as heavy to drive, and it's more fuel-efficient than other cars of the same model." Xiao Gengwu's hands were covered in oil, and he wiped them as he spoke, now wanting to wash them.
Commander Dou's pupils contracted. Save fuel? That's quite remarkable. The country doesn't produce much fuel to begin with, and some of it is even used to exchange for foreign exchange for the sake of national development.
A car that is fuel-efficient is of course very, very good!
"If you can improve a broken car, can you help improve a good one?" The military region has quite a few cars. Even if each car saves a liter of fuel per month, it can save a lot of money over a month!
Thinking of this, Commander Dou's eyes lit up. Even a penny can be a death sentence in the heroic era. Commander Dou quickly took two steps forward and grabbed Xiao Gengwu's greasy hand.
Xiao Gengwu: "......."
Xiao Gengwu wanted to pull his hand back, but Commander Dou held on so tightly that Xiao Gengwu would run away if he let go, and he couldn't pull it away no matter how hard he tried.
Ruan Shengpeng tugged at Commander Dou's sleeve: "Speak your mind. A child's hands are precious. What if you hurt them?"
Commander Dou immediately released Xiao Gengwu's hand and leaned over to check it: "Is your hand alright?"
This is the Midas touch; if I were to ruin it, I would truly have to shoot myself.
Seeing Commander Dou's sycophantic manner, everyone wanted to laugh but dared not, turning away and shaking their bodies. While others dared not laugh, He Jiale didn't care about anything else.
He burst into laughter: "Commander Dou, you're hilarious!"
Commander Dou looked at He Jiale and finally recognized the young man: "What are you doing here? Are you feeling better?"
Then Commander Dou finally understood why those men were shaking, and immediately sneered: "If you want to laugh, then laugh. Why are you holding it in?"
These words were like a switch being flipped, and laughter resounded through the sky. Even Old Li laughed heartily.
Commander Dou ignored everyone else and continued to pull Xiao Gengwu along, asking, "What's your name? Would you like to work in our military region?"
Xiao Gengwu shook his head: "No! Don't!"
Commander Dou was now flustered: "Why?"
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