booktalesy Chapter 93: Went to Suzhou, Disappeared!
Chapter 93: Went to Suzhou, Disappeared!
"Mr. Chen, Ms. Lin, this way."
The sales manager and a woman in her thirties dressed professionally were waiting at the entrance of the government service center early in the morning.
This customer was personally contacted by the boss who gave them a 25% discount.
Although we don't know the identities of the young couple, nor what their relationship is with the boss.
But those specifically instructed by the boss are definitely not ordinary people.
All you need to do is be the most enthusiastic in receiving guests and handling the follow-up work.
So originally, the manager didn't need to be there; all that was needed was the employee in professional attire who handled the paperwork.
However, the boss had given instructions that the target must be exceeded.
If the boss sets a target of 100 points, then you must push yourself to achieve 120 points to be considered qualified.
No wonder others can become managers.
Especially when I saw these two customers getting out of the G-Class.
They became even more convinced that the two had a good relationship with their boss!
Can someone who can drive a luxury car worth millions be an ordinary person?
With his connections and luxury cars, Chen Huai'an's status as an unemployed vagrant was elevated several levels.
The sales manager was even more enthusiastic!
He urged his subordinates to use special channels to expedite the process.
The transaction was completed in just one hour.
The sales manager wanted to build a relationship, so he invited the two of them to lunch.
Chen Huai'an politely declined, citing other commitments.
I had already made arrangements for today, but I didn't have time to eat here.
According to the plan, we will be going to Suzhou today.
The entire journey is less than 100 kilometers and takes just over an hour by car.
Actually, taking the high-speed rail is the most convenient and time-saving option.
The fastest route takes only 25 minutes, which is faster than taking a bus.
Unfortunately, Lin Wan was unregistered and had no ID card, so she couldn't buy a high-speed rail ticket.
Therefore, the only way is to drive there.
Moreover, men generally enjoy driving around in cars.
Being able to drive 100 kilometers was quite an experience, satisfying my driving urge.
In the morning, Chen Huai'an first went to change his license plate, and then went to the government service center.
This was all in preparation for this road trip.
Of course, the reason for going to Suzhou was for another mission.
Since we were already there, we added a day trip by car.
More importantly, there is another thing that needs to be verified.
Chen Huai'an was in high spirits and drove all the way onto the highway.
Feeling the car speeding at over 100 kilometers per hour, my heart was filled with excitement.
What man doesn't love speed and passion?
Lin Wan sat in the passenger seat, looking at the wide and smooth highway, her big eyes full of curiosity and surprise.
Although she had studied in France, at that time France was only in the early stages of developing highways.
The entire country can barely be called a highway, and it's only about 300 kilometers long.
In terms of standards, it is quite different from today's highways.
Moreover, when she was studying abroad, France had just experienced World War II, and many roads and bridges were destroyed and were still being rebuilt.
After completing their studies and returning to China, there were no more highways during the Republic of China era.
The transportation station collected the supplies and transported them to Suzhou by truck, a journey of only 82 kilometers that took 6 hours.
At that time, the main route between Shanghai and Jiangsu relied on National Highway 312, which was mostly dirt roads or simple gravel roads, with only some sections paved with asphalt. It was muddy on rainy days and dusty on sunny days, with a speed of only 20-30 kilometers per hour.
If it rains or other reasons, the time will be even longer.
So when they arrived in Suzhou just an hour and a half later, their big eyes were filled with shock.
With curious, big eyes, she looked around, hardly believing it was real!
However, the two also discovered another problem, which was later confirmed.
"The notification panel on my arm has disappeared." Lin Wan stared at her smooth wrist, her pretty face showing seriousness.
The panel that was originally visible to his eyes and could be displayed on his arm with just a thought had vanished without a trace.
No matter how many times I silently repeated it in my mind, there was no response.
Lin Wan narrowed her eyes and pondered, "From the moment we got on the highway, the mysterious connection between my mind and the treasure chest disappeared, and even the feeling of time travel was gone."
The feeling that had been ingrained in my flesh and blood, that had always been there, has also disappeared.
Here, she is unable to summon the Time-Space Treasure Chest.
While waiting at the traffic light, Chen Huai'an took a moment to glance at his left arm.
My notification panel is not responding either.
As the hint suggested, it seems that the ability is limited to the Shanghai area.
Once we left the area, the connection naturally ended.
The voice was calm, without any surprise.
After all, when activating the ability, the mind receives the corresponding rule prompts.
After acquiring these special abilities, the two have been exploring and experimenting with them.
The reason I deliberately kept a 50-meter distance was to explore what would happen if I exceeded the distance limit.
If you can't fully grasp the capabilities, you can't use them with peace of mind.
Just like buying a new car, if you don't even know what the buttons do, it could be dangerous to use it.
Not knowing where the air conditioner buttons are is a minor issue, but not being able to distinguish between the internal and external air circulation buttons could be fatal.
Another purpose of coming to Suzhou today is to test and confirm.
Although the ability to travel through time was lost, it was all within expectations.
So I wasn't too surprised.
The two found a place to park their car and, following online guides, sampled the local delicacies.
At noon, I found a well-established restaurant and ordered the Braised Fish with Vegetables brand. The fish was fried into the shape of a squirrel and drizzled with sweet and sour sauce, making a sizzling sound. It was crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, and had a sweet and sour taste.
Sizzling eel is made by frying eel segments and then pouring hot lard over them. It's still sizzling when it's served and has a wonderful aroma.
Chen Huai'an ate three bowls of rice with the soup!
Lin Wan really liked the dish of Taihu Lake shrimp paired with Biluochun tea.
The broth was light and elegant, with the aroma of tea and the freshness of shrimp blended together, which suited her taste perfectly.
The two traveled around, visiting popular tourist attractions and having a great time.
At 3 p.m., after lunch break, I drove into a factory that wasn't very big.
This is the most important stop.
Chen Huai'an parked his G-Class outside the railing and leaned out of the window.
"Sir, could you please lift the pole?"
Inside the guardhouse, a man in his sixties, dressed in a security guard uniform, was leisurely listening to opera on a portable tape recorder that was given away as a gift after registration during a roadside event.
I saw an SUV parked at the entrance and heard the driver wanting to go inside.
He got up, walked to the door, glanced at the conspicuous car logo, and reached out to lift the railing.
He didn't say a single word from beginning to end.
"Thank you, sir." Chen Huai'an drove past the guard post and thanked him politely.
As I closed the car window, I saw an electric scooter coming from behind me in the rearview mirror.
I also heard an old man asking, "Who are you looking for?"
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