The son-in-law of a prosperous family

The carriage was moving slowly along the road. It was a hot day, and every time they passed a tea stall, they would ask the driver to stop to rest and drink some tea.

The two men also got off the carriage, sat next to the simple tea stall, and drank a few sips of tea to quench their thirst.

At first, the driver was a little embarrassed.

He stood aside awkwardly, his hand unconsciously touching the water bag on his waist, his face full of restraint, and quickly waved his hand and said, "No, no, I have water."

He didn't want to spend that extra money.

Although this roadside tea stall looks inconspicuous, the prices here are very high. Even a simple pot of tea costs ten cents.

He carried a water bag with him. Whenever he was thirsty, he would open the bag and drink a few sips of the water inside. He didn't worry if the water ran out, because he would encounter several rivers along the way. He could then go to the river to fill up the water bag and continue to quench his thirst. In this way, he could save a lot of money.

Zhao Yunchuan looked at the driver's reserved and stubborn appearance, and could not help but persuade him patiently: "Have some tea. It's so hot out here, and this tea can help you cool down. You've been driving outside in the bright sun, and it's easy to get a heat stroke."

The driver still shook his head like a rattle, waving his hands and saying, "No, no, this tea is too expensive, I don't have the spare money to buy it, I'll just drink some water from the bag, it's okay."

Zhao Yunchuan couldn't help but laugh when he saw this, and said in a casual tone: "Hey, how can I let you spend this money? Just drink it with confidence, I'll pay the bill - I'll pay, not let you pay out of your own pocket."

As he spoke, Zhao Yunchuan stepped forward and patted the driver on the shoulder, signaling him to stop being stubborn.

The drivers must be in good condition, as it concerns their safety.

When the driver heard that he didn't have to pay for it, he started drinking tea.

However, there are very few tea stalls along the road, and sometimes you may not come across one even after walking for two or three hours.

Once they left the city, the surrounding environment became increasingly deserted, and Zhao Yunchuan's expression became more alert. This was not a place with perfect legal protection. In this wilderness, any safety accident could happen, and he couldn't let himself and Huai Ge'er put themselves in danger.

Every time the waiter at the tea stall brought the teapot, Zhao Yunchuan would take it very politely, first pour a cup for the waiter himself, and then wait for him to finish drinking.

They will drink.

The driver looked on with wide eyes, his face full of amazement, and praised sincerely: "Mr. Zhao, you are really the most vigilant person I have ever seen! I have been driving for so many years and have seen all kinds of people, but there are really few who are as cautious as you."

Zhao Yunchuan just smiled slightly, his expression remained calm, and he responded softly: "It's always good to be on guard against others. When you go out, it's always good to be more careful. Who knows if this seemingly ordinary tea might have been tampered with? It's always better to be cautious."

After that, he picked up the teacup and took a sip of the herbal tea.

The car drove safely on the road for two days, until a minor accident happened on the third day.

The carriage was traveling in the wilderness on a bumpy road. Suddenly, there was a crisp "click" sound, and a part of the carriage suddenly broke.

The carriage, which was moving steadily forward, suddenly tilted. The driver hurriedly tightened the reins, trying to stop the horse, and shouted loudly to avoid scaring the horse and causing a worse situation.

The people in the car were also frightened by this sudden change and hurriedly stuck their heads out to check the situation.

I saw that the axle of the wheel was broken somehow, or the mortise and tenon structure connecting to the frame loosened and fell off, causing the body of the car to shake and fall, and it was impossible to move forward.

"what happened?"

The driver looked helpless and said bitterly: "The carriage is broken and can't move."

Zhao Yunchuan frowned: "Didn't you check the car before leaving?"

The driver hurriedly explained, "I have checked it, sir. I always check it carefully before I go out. I think it must have been hit by a bull yesterday."

When talking about what happened yesterday, the driver was full of regret.

Yesterday they were on their way, when suddenly a cow rushed out from the roadside and hit the car directly. Everyone was shocked and got out of the car to check. They saw that there was no major problem with the car on the surface. The owner of the cow kept apologizing and was very nice. So the matter passed in a daze.

But who could have thought that the carriage broke down after just one day.

The driver couldn't help but grumble: "I should have asked the owner of the cow for some compensation."

At that time, I saw that the car was fine, so I didn't take it to heart. But now, when I think about it, I feel really bad. I don't know how much effort it will take to fix the car.

As he spoke, he squatted down and walked around the carriage to carefully examine the damaged parts, and the worry on his face became more and more intense.

Zhao Yunchuan obviously also remembered this. He and Fang Huai got off the carriage and looked around it several times.

He can repair modern cars, but he really can’t repair ancient horse-drawn carriages.

too difficult!

He turned to the driver and asked, "Can you fix this car?"

Driver: “I’ll try.”

The driver fiddled with the carriage for a long time, hammering and hitting, trying to reinstall and fix some parts, but after working for a while, with beads of sweat dripping down his forehead, it was still to no avail.

He stood up, shook his head helplessly at Zhao Yunchuan, and said dejectedly: "Sir, this carriage is too badly damaged. I really can't fix it."

Zhao Yunchuan frowned and walked closer to check, only to see that the key axle had been broken into two pieces, the mortise and tenon joints at the connection were broken into pieces, and some other parts were also damaged to varying degrees. It was definitely not something that could be repaired with the driver's simple skills and the crude tools at hand.

At this moment, they were in a remote place, with no village in front and no shop behind. There was no other sound except the occasional chirping of insects and birds.

Finding a professional car mechanic is harder than climbing to the sky.

Fang Huai said worriedly: "What should we do? We can't be trapped here."

The coachman was also sighing on the side. Everyone was at a loss for a moment and could only stand there and look at the broken carriage worriedly.

Zhao Yunchuan: "Master, this shouldn't be your first time driving this route. Do you know where I can get my car repaired nearby?"

The driver nodded: "Yes, there is a small village five kilometers away. There is a craftsman in the village who can repair the car."