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Chapter 1274 Life's paths diverge, you head towards Hunan, I towards Qin

That's right, this is what they asked Miss Yuan to do: they bought back the car that Lao Zhao had sold, and the three of them paid for it together.

Lin Mo and Chuan Mei originally didn't want Director Wang to pay for it, but Director Wang insisted that since they were all in the same dormitory, he couldn't be absent.

The process can be simple or difficult. When he came back this time, Lao Zhao mentioned his car briefly. He had sold it to a used car dealership because he needed the money urgently and couldn't find an individual seller.

They happened to have Lao Zhao's identity information, and they could even find photos of the car in Lao Zhao's WeChat Moments. So the three of them asked Miss Yuan to find someone to help them investigate.

When they arrived at the used car dealership, they found the current owner through the owner, and the three of them added 8000 yuan to buy the car back. Chuanmei went there that same day, and she and Director Wang split up to pick up the car and take it for maintenance.

However, if you asked them to do this, they definitely wouldn't be able to. But Miss Yuan is different; she has many connections, so finding someone to help her is very easy for her.

As for license plates, although they cannot be bought or sold, after selling a car, the license plate will be automatically kept in the owner's name for two years. If the owner buys another car within those two years, they can use the previous license plate.

So the license plate on this car is the same one that Lao Zhao used to have.

When Lao Zhao saw the Sichuan girl holding the car keys, he knew what had happened, and tears streamed down his face.

"You, you all!"

“We bought your car back. What’s wrong? Are you unhappy? Why are you crying?” Director Wang said with a smile.

Upon hearing this, Old Zhao wiped away his tears and denied it, saying, "No, I didn't cry!"

After saying that, he opened the car door and looked inside. Although it was much cleaner and tidier, and many familiar things were missing, this was his car, the car that carried him through his childhood and his love.

Then he suddenly reached out and hugged the car door. At that moment, he truly understood what it meant to lose something and get it back. It turns out that getting something back can really bring joy, even if it's just a car.

"Let's try starting it!" the Sichuan girl said with a laugh, tossing the car keys over.

Upon hearing this, Old Zhao quickly took it, climbed into the driver's seat, inserted the key, and turned it.

With a loud 'boom,' the engine started to run, and Old Zhao's heart, along with the car, came alive.

"Come on, guys, I'll cancel the tickets and show you around!" Old Zhao shouted excitedly, like a child at that moment.

Seeing this, the three of them immediately got into the car. Although the car wasn't big, the four boys drove out while singing.

"How's it going? Are you familiar with it yet?" Lin Mo asked with a smile.

Old Zhao drove along, nodding and smiling, a moment that perfectly described what it meant to be overjoyed and cry tears of joy.

"Old buddy, it still feels familiar. Look, the songs in the car haven't changed; they're still the same ones I downloaded back in the day!"

As Old Zhao spoke, he skillfully shifted gears, pressed the clutch, and accelerated, filling the car with laughter and cheerful chatter.

The four of them drove to a self-service car wash on the outer ring road. Old Zhao personally took a rag and wiped the car, grinning foolishly as he did so.

Lin Mo took out a red cloth from somewhere and tied it to the car's rearview mirror. While the new car was certainly something to be happy about, the old car, which was full of meaning, was equally worth cherishing.

At one o'clock in the afternoon, four people stood in a row on the side of the road at an intersection, with their car parked next to them. It was drizzling.

"Thanks, brothers! I'll drive myself this time. With it by my side, I think I can drive over a thousand kilometers in one go this time," Old Zhao said with a smile, patting the car.

This time, he was genuinely laughing with ease.

Upon hearing this, the three nodded, and Lin Mo even said, "Alright, then we'll see you off!"

Old Zhao: ? ? ?

"deliver?"

As soon as she finished speaking, the Sichuan girl took out her phone and dialed the number. The next second, three cars drove up from a distance and stopped steadily in front of them. Then, three designated drivers got out of the cars.

It was Lin Mo's Mercedes, Chuan Mei's Cadillac covered with posters of missing children, and the tank that Director Wang often drove.

"We specially arranged for it to be shipped here, let's walk a little further!" Lin Mo said with a smile, patting his car.

At this moment, Lao Zhao understood their good intentions. It turned out that these past few days, such a long journey, they had been saying their final goodbyes.

Leaving without saying goodbye may lessen the pain of parting, but a farewell without regrets is the best gift.

"Okay! Let's go then!"

After saying that, the four of them got into their own cars, and the dormitory group chat, which had been silent for a long time, started a voice chat again, except this time all four of them were present.

The four cars lined up in a row and headed straight northeast.

The four of them drove, taking turns speeding along the way, chattering about the past in the group chat.

Before they knew it, the three of them had been driving for more than three hours. Suddenly, Old Zhao, who was driving in front, slowed down, and then his voice came through the audio system:

"Guys, we're almost at Shanhaiguan. As the saying goes, even a thousand-mile journey must come to an end. Let's stop here. I'll walk the rest of the way on my own!"

Hearing this, Lin Mo remained silent for a moment before speaking, "Alright, kid, take this car and go on a trip, live a carefree life. Go to Xinjiang, visit Sayram Lake. You've never been to Sayram Lake, you've wasted your life! Go to Kanas, go to the North Xinjiang and then the South Xinjiang, even if you get scammed, go!"

Upon hearing this, Chuanmei chimed in, "Of course! Don't worry about money when you go out to have fun. Even if we get scammed, we'll still go. Um, Lao Mo and I left you 100,000 yuan in cash under the back seat of the car. We know you definitely won't accept the money if we try to transfer it to you."

Don't stop! Stopping on the highway will get you points deducted!

Seeing that Old Zhao at the front was about to pull over, Chuanmei quickly reminded him.

Seeing this, Lin Mo also spoke up: "Old Zhao, listen to me. You know this little bit of money is nothing to us, but it'll make you live happily. Traveling all over the country won't cost much. Also, there's a gas card that Director Wang prepared for you in the glove compartment, and a gift that I prepared for you. Take care, and come back to see us whenever you feel better!" Director Wang: "That's right, Old Zhao, it's just a little something from us brothers."

After a long silence, Old Zhao said in a deep voice, "Brothers, am I really that useless? Not only have I lost my love, but I also have to rely on you guys to support me. We're all the same age, but I'm the only one who has nothing!"

Hearing this, Lin Mo spat out, "Go to hell! What are you talking about? What do you mean by 'useful'? You didn't come into this world to serve others. Look at the weeds by the roadside. They're useful if someone eats them and uses them. If no one uses them, they're fine just growing by the roadside, living freely."

"Oh, right, I have a task for you. There's a mother in my comments section whose child passed away from leukemia. She always wanted to go to Tibet because she heard that the Rebirth Stone there is the closest place to heaven. She wanted to personally place her son's photo on the Rebirth Stone, but her health doesn't allow it."

"I contacted her and asked her to send me the photos. I can't go, so this task is yours. You're in great shape, kid. I've sent the photos to your phone. Record a good video yourself and don't disappoint that mother!" Chuanmei said with a smile.

Director Wang: "Old Zhao, I've heard that when a person is in their mother's womb, their heart appears on the 21st day, and the heartbeat begins around the 30th day, continuing until death. So, please shake your heart, which is filled with despair!"

After a long silence, Old Zhao finally spoke, replying heavily, "Alright! I understand! Shanhaiguan is just ahead. Brothers, I have to go."

At this moment, a fork in the road appeared in front of the four cars: one road continued straight ahead, and the other road led off the highway.

Seeing this, Lin Mo couldn't help but laugh and said, "Hey? Look, doesn't that intersection ahead look like the 100-point intersection for Mu Chen in Pegasus 3?"

Sichuan Girl: "Wow, it really looks like it! But Lao Zhao, this time you'll have to walk that gravel road by yourself. Are you ready?"

Upon hearing this, Old Zhao chuckled and said, "We'll be at Shanhaiguan soon. Do you know what Shanhaiguan means to us Northeasterners?"

That means once I cross the Shanhaiguan Pass, I can beg my way home! Hahaha!

Director Wang: "Old Zhao, when are you coming back to visit us next time?"

After thinking for a moment, Old Zhao took a deep breath and said, "When you and the squad leader get married, I will come back no matter where I am!"

Director Wang: "Okay~ You must come then!"

Just then, the sky cleared up, and a ray of sunlight shone on the road, allowing the four cars to drive forward on the glittering road.

Suddenly, Old Zhao shouted, "Holy crap, look, a rainbow!"

Upon hearing this, the four looked up and saw a huge rainbow, a rare double rainbow, with a bright rainbow stretching across the sky.

The four of them rolled down the car windows in unison, and the humid air rushed in. A feeling called 'happiness' welled up in their hearts. Rainbows and sunshine shone like golden sand in their hearts.

Just then, the fork in the road became faintly visible ahead. Old Zhao silently stepped aside and made way for the rightmost lane. Lin Mo led the way, with four cars, three on the far right and one in the middle, driving side by side.

Sichuan girl: "Old Zhao, have a safe trip!"

Director Wang: "Old Zhao, drive slowly!"

Lin Mo: "Old Zhao, have a safe journey!"

Upon hearing this, Old Zhao glanced at the "Safe Travel" sign on the inside of his driver's side door, a slight smile playing on his lips. He replied, "You too, have a safe journey!"

Then someone started playing the "Pegasus March," and the four of them followed the music as they drove forward. When they reached a fork in the road, Lin Mo turned the steering wheel and followed Lao Zhao, with Chuan Mei and the other woman also joining in.

At this moment, Lao Zhao was finally about to embark on his journey alone, and then he silently left the group voice chat.

On the phone screen, the original four-person picture was reduced to three people.

"Old Mo, tell me, what kind of ending would be worthy of Old Zhao's arduous journey?" Chuanmei asked.

Upon hearing this, Lin Mo gripped the steering wheel and shook his head: "Who knows!"

Director Wang: "Old Mo, what gift did you leave for Old Zhao?"

Upon hearing this, Lin Mo's lips curled up slightly: "Something that can stay with him forever!"

Meanwhile, Old Zhao looked at the things in the passenger seat: a gas card, a Super Spark Lens from Ultraman Tiga, and a round-headed car robot.

He slowed down, pulled over, picked up the round-headed onboard robot, placed it on the control panel, and pressed the switch.

The next second, Xu Ying's AI image appeared on the robot's screen, and even her voice was the same.

[Hello Xiao Zhao, it's great to see you again! You must have missed me. I'll be with you on the rest of your journey.]

[In-vehicle AI Robot: Capable of mimicking anyone, appearing as a digital life form, with a persona that can only be set once; note that a digital life is still a life; ¥618]

When Lin Mo first saw this product, he bought it without hesitation, so that Old Zhao wouldn't be lonely anymore.

Hearing the familiar voice and seeing the familiar person, even though he knew it was a fake, Old Zhao still nodded heavily: "Alright! I'm setting off again, but this time not to find you, but to find myself again!"

At this moment, the car robot suddenly started playing a song that both Lao Zhao and Xu Ying liked.

How long has it been since you last saw a blue sky? The person you like always appears in your dreams. Your WeChat Moments are only visible to everyone for three days. Anyway, you don't take any photos. You stay up until 3 a.m. every day and sleep until 4 p.m. every day. You don't get up to brush your teeth and wash your face until it's almost dark.

From above, the four cars split into two directions, just like the fork in the road of Mu Chen 100. The temporary setbacks are just like being on a relatively bumpy road. As long as we keep going, we will eventually reach the same happy destination.

As the saying goes, life is full of divergent paths, some leading to Hunan and some to Qin!

(End of this chapter)