Reborn in 1977

Chapter 640: Novice Driver

YP District, Daba Temple, driving school test site.

On the large field, Jiang Tiantian nervously gripped the steering wheel, her eyes fixed on the stakes in the rearview mirror, repeatedly chanting the reversing techniques in her mind, slowly reversing the car into the line.

Only when the car stopped steadily, without pressing the line or touching the stakes, did she slowly breathe a sigh of relief.

Now, taking a driver's license doesn't have the concept of subject numbers, only theory and practical operation.

The theory test is about traffic rules and mechanical common sense. After Chen Fan's training for a few days, she and her sister easily passed the theory test.

The practical operation test is divided into road test and reversing. Reversing is reversing into the garage. The reversing test is first, then the road test.

Reversing is a hard skill. Touching the stakes or pressing the line will result in elimination. The road test mainly involves starting and stopping on uphill, downshifting and stopping on downhill, and driving on the road.

The car used for the test is a special test car for the bus company, a GAZ 51 medium-sized truck that is older than all of them.

(Coach car from the 1970s)

How to describe this car? At first, the two sisters couldn't turn the steering wheel. At that time, they understood why the old instructors next to them would secretly laugh when they got in the car.

The steering wheel was really heavy, feeling even heavier than the valve in the boiler room where their father used to work.

Until she instinctively looked at Chen Fan and saw him make a Baguazhang palm-pushing gesture, she suddenly realized that she should put both hands together and forcefully rotate them cyclically on the steering wheel.

Once the steering wheel started to turn, using the force, it became much easier later.

Previously, the two sisters practiced driving skills in the open space of the manor under renovation, using a van, and quickly learned to drive.

Now, changing to a medium-sized truck, Chen Fan accompanied them to practice in the training ground for half a day, and they mastered the driving method of the big truck. So, near the end of get off work, they applied for an early test.

The person in charge of the driving school didn't care. The note written by the director of the Transportation Bureau and the person he personally called to explain was already good enough to participate in the exam honestly. What else did they want?!

Taking the test early is fine. It would be best if they could pass the test, and they would be more comfortable without two more favor-seeking students.

So even though they only studied for one day, the driving school still arranged the test for them.

Jiang Tiantian parked the car well after reversing, and turned to look at the examiner sitting in the passenger seat.

The old master nodded in satisfaction, "Pass. Now the road test."

He had encountered people who came to learn for one day and then take the test before. Most of them had learned to drive with acquaintances outside, and came here just to go through the process and get the certificate easily. These two were probably the same, so he didn't care.

Hearing the instruction, Jiang Tiantian immediately restarted the car and drove out in the predetermined direction.

The current YP District is an important industrial and residential area in Shanghai. In addition to the major factories, many workers' new villages are also built here, so there are many people and cars coming and going on the road.

After getting on the road, the old instructor kept shouting with a tin horn, "Driver's test, driver's test, make way, make way, everyone make way. … …"

Repeatedly and continuously.

The people who were leisurely riding bicycles and walking on the road just now turned their heads to look around, only to see an old-fashioned truck sputtering over, and quickly made way.

Some people simply stood aside to watch the excitement.

"Yo, it's so fresh, the person learning to drive is still a little girl."

"This little girl looks thin and weak, but she can actually drive a big truck?"

"Mr. Li said, women can hold up half the sky, what's wrong with looking down on our female comrades?"

"No, no, how dare I. I mean, the steering wheel is very heavy, and ordinary male comrades can't turn it. This female comrade can control it freely, she must be very strong!"

"That's why they say women can hold up half the sky. This girl probably won't dare to marry anyone, one slap and half of her teeth will be gone."

"Not necessarily, she looks good, most likely someone will dare to marry her."

"Yes, I agree. Besides, strong doesn't mean bad-tempered. I think it's worth a gamble."

… …

Half an hour later.

The big truck that had just turned back sputtered over again.

"Hey, why is the car back?"

"It's not like there's only one person taking the test, it must be someone else."

"No change, look, it's the girl just now."

"Yes, it's her, it's her, she didn't even change her clothes."

"That's not right, the one just now had a long braid, this one has two small braids, not the same, not the same."

"Looking so carefully? Be honest, did you take a fancy to someone?"

"Two people, which one did I take a fancy to?"

… …

After the older sister finished the test, Jiang Lili drove the car and completed the entire road test, until she drove the car back to the test site and stopped steadily, turning her head and staring at the examiner without blinking.

The old master didn't say anything, just looked at the handbrake.

Jiang Lili's pupils dilated instantly, and she quickly pulled up the handbrake, giggling foolishly at the examiner.

Only then did the old master nod lightly, "Qualified."

At the same time, he sighed inwardly, feeling tired.

Clearly they were doing well when practicing, but they made mistakes as soon as they took the test. Even these smart and beautiful little girls were no exception.

Jiang Lili immediately nodded to thank him, "Thank you, Master."

Then she pushed the door and jumped out of the car, ran to her sister, and hugged her tightly, "I passed the test too."

Jiang Tiantian touched her face, "You are also a qualified driver from now on."

Chen Fan gave each of the old masters a pack of filtered Zhonghua cigarettes in exchange for two driver's licenses.

He walked over with the driver's licenses, handed them to them, and said, "Now you are only probationary drivers. You can't have any violations or accidents within a year to get a formal driver's license, so be careful during this time."

There was no way, this was not Yunhu, and the two sisters were not him. People would definitely not directly issue formal driver's licenses, but only start with probationary driver's licenses, and then exchange the licenses after the probationary period expired.

Jiang Lili took the driver's license, feeling a little uneasy, and looked at him eagerly, "What if I violate the rules during this year?"

Jiang Tiantian poked her forehead, "Silly girl, you can be careful when driving."

Jiang Lili squeezed her facial features together, and said with a tangled face, "Then I won't drive in the first year, right."

Chen Fan snapped his fingers, motioned them to follow him, and said at the same time, "There's no need for that. There aren't many cars on the road now, so you can take this opportunity to get familiar with it, so that you won't be confused when driving by yourself in the future."

Jiang Tiantian thought it made sense, so she shook her head, "Okay."

After speaking, she walked to the other side, opened the door and got into the car. Under the gaze of Chen Fan and her sister, she inserted the key to start the engine, stepped on the clutch and shifted gears, and drove slowly onto the road.

… …

Early the next morning, Chen Fan stretched lazily and went downstairs. The two sisters were preparing to go out to school. Seeing him come down, they couldn't help but be a little surprised.

Jiang Lili looked at him curiously, "Do you have something to go out for?"

Chen Fan walked to the shoe cabinet at the door, took the car keys, and said, "From today on, you will drive yourselves to and from school."

The two sisters looked at each other, wondering what he meant.

Then they quickly understood.

Jiang Lili sat in the driver's seat, gripped the steering wheel, took a few deep breaths, and turned to look at Chen Fan, "What am I supposed to do again?"

Chen Fan was expressionless, feeling that he should postpone his return to school for a few more days, otherwise this girl's driver's license might be revoked in the first month.

After a two-second pause, he sighed and pointed to the keys, "Ignite the engine."

"Oh, oh, oh."

Jiang Lili blushed and quickly turned the key to start the engine, then heard her older sister laughing wildly behind her.

Seeing her younger sister glaring at her in the rearview mirror, Jiang Tiantian glared back righteously, "Who told you to laugh at me yesterday?"

Jiang Lili immediately lacked confidence and felt it necessary to reach a reconciliation with her sister, "Then, I won't laugh at you in the future, and you're not allowed to laugh at me either."

The two sisters pondered for two seconds, then nodded seriously in unison, considering it a unified opinion.

However… as soon as she started the engine, it stalled, and the laughter behind her rang out again.

Jiang Tiantian bent over and lay on the seat, laughing uncontrollably, "So- sorry, I really can't help it."

Jiang Lili's face was flushed with anger, leaving Chen Fan leaning against the car window, covering his face and silently looking up at the sky.

He suspected that without his personal guidance, these two would never pass their driving test in their lives.

No, the stay must be extended for another week to ensure that they both become true experienced drivers!

Listening to her sister's merciless laughter from behind, Jiang Lili's pretty face turned pale to red, and red to black. She snorted heavily, took a deep breath, and went through all the steps in her mind, before restarting and finally driving smoothly out the door.

After stopping at the door for a while, Chen Fan got out of the car, closed the door, and then got back in, before the car started again.

Arriving at the school, Jiang Lili finally felt relieved and quickly pushed the door open and got out, standing to the side.

Jiang Tiantian got out from the back, sat in the driver's seat, and looked at her sister standing aside, "Why aren't you leaving yet?"

Jiang Lili smiled, "I'm waiting for you to leave before I go in."

Jiang Tiantian's face fell, suddenly feeling that her sister was not cute at all.

She turned to look at Chen Fan, who was sitting silently, but like when Jiang Lili was driving, he had all his teaching skills activated, looking here and there.

Jiang Tiantian suddenly had a flash of inspiration, took a deep breath, and decisively started the operation according to the formal procedure.

A series of movements were smooth and flowing, and she smoothly turned the car around and drove away.

Leaving Jiang Lili standing in place with a face full of regret, muttering, "How is that possible?"

Only then did she walk into the school, turning her head back every few steps.

Jiang Tiantian drove the car steadily to the school, parked it, and turned to look at Chen Fan, grinning and giggling, with a hint of lingering excitement in her eyes.

Chen Fan looked at her and smiled, "Isn't it very enjoyable?"

Jiang Tiantian nodded, "It turns out driving is so interesting."

Chen Fan, "Then practice hard and strive to master it firmly in these few days. After you are proficient, it's time for me to return to Jiangnan."

Hearing this, the smile on Jiang Tiantian's face instantly faded a bit. She tried to adjust her expression, looking not so disappointed, and asked in as calm a voice as possible, "Are you going back so soon?"

Chen Fan shrugged and smiled, "There's no way around it. Although I've completed all the courses and earned all the credits, in addition to the credits, the teacher will also assign some other courses.

One of them is to go back to school once a month to report on the progress and experience of learning. I didn't go last month, so I should go back to school once by the beginning of this month at the latest."

Jiang Tiantian pursed her lips, squeezing out a bit of a smile on her face, "Well, learning is the most important thing, it should be."

The change in her expression naturally couldn't escape Chen Fan's eyes.

Looking at her face and her scattered eyes, Chen Fan suddenly felt a movement in his heart and faintly had some guesses.

But before he could think more, Jiang Tiantian pushed the door open and got out, waving to him through the car window, "I'm going in, drive slowly on your way back."

After saying that, Tiantian smiled and turned to run towards the school gate.

Watching her back disappear inside the school gate, Chen Fan shook his head, hid the guess he had just had in his heart, moved to the driver's seat and sat down, then started the car and drove back.

… …

The next few days were exactly the same as this day.

Whether going to school or leaving school, the two sisters took turns driving, while Chen Fan sat aside to observe and prevent accidents.

The effect was also very obvious.

After the first two days, although Chen Fan didn't speak or even provide guidance with his eyes, the two sisters' driving skills still rose in a straight line, comparable to formal drivers who had been driving for more than a year.

Two days later, Chen Fan simply sat in the last row, letting the two of them sit in the front.

The result was that the two of them went from not daring to drive at all at the beginning to now fighting for the steering wheel. The small van in their hands seemed to be an extension of their arms, freely controlled.

At this point, Chen Fan's coaching career should also come to an end.

… …

This afternoon, the atmosphere in the small house was a bit dull.

Jiang Lili tied her hair up and packed Chen Fan's luggage, while Jiang Tiantian stood aside, wanting to do something, but dared not act, only able to twist her hands together, her eyes a little erratic.

Chen Fan leaned one hand on the table, looked at Jiang Lili and smiled, "I'm not leaving and never coming back, why do you have to be like this?"

Jiang Lili immediately turned her head and glared at him, "Don't talk nonsense."

After a pause, she lowered her head again, muttering, "I just can't bear to part."

Jiang Tiantian stood leaning against the door frame, pursed her lips, and said nothing.

Chen Fan smiled, "Today is October 7th, I'm going back to Jiangnan tomorrow, and I'll come back to accompany you before New Year's Day,"

His gaze unconsciously glanced at Jiang Tiantian, and he added a word, "… you two, it's not that long, be happy, okay."

Jiang Lili pouted, looking at him with a grievance, "Forget it, every time you take a plane, a round trip costs more than a hundred, it's too expensive."

Just as Chen Fan was about to speak, the doorbell rang downstairs, followed by An Quan's voice, "Old Chen, are you home? Open the door, open the door, hurry up and open the door."

Jiang Tiantian suddenly came back to her senses and walked downstairs quickly, "I'll open the door."

Just as Chen Fan was about to go down, Jiang Lili walked over, hugged him tightly, and said softly, "These past few days we've been practicing driving, and we haven't had time to practice martial arts."

Hearing this, Chen Fan couldn't help but grin and smile, gently pinching her nose, "Then I'll leave the door open for you tonight."

Jiang Lili's pretty face turned slightly red, after all, she shook her head, "No, my sister will find out."

She didn't know how she suddenly had such great courage just now. Now that she came back to her senses, her face was burning, and she quickly let go of Chen Fan, covering her face and running downstairs.

Chen Fan smacked his lips, touched his head and sighed. This girl, if you say she's brave, she happens to know how to be considerate. If you say she's timid, she actually knows how to flirt with people.

Shaking his head and smiling, he turned and went downstairs.

He happened to meet An Quan entering the door, only to see him beaming and saying, "Old Chen, my new house is ready, I'm moving tomorrow, I'm inviting you to dinner separately, how about it, am I generous enough?"