Substitute Driver's Notes

Chapter 54 Brother Wei Wins People Over with Virtue

Li Wei was almost in tears. No matter how powerful we are, we dare not go against the government!

You're saying that all these waves have only covered a few kilometers? This boss, Mr. Bian, first defeated the road administration, and then the police came.

If I weren't here for Boss Bian, I'd be ashamed to say "Li Wei" backwards.

They hadn't gone far when a police car pulled up and shouted, "Listen up, truck driver, pull over immediately for inspection."

"Damn it, is this never going to end?" Boss Bian muttered, then rolled down the window, leaned out, and shouted, "Damn it! If you dare come any closer, I'll run you over!"

He's gone mad, that bastard is definitely insane, so insane he's not even afraid of the police anymore.

The police car pulled up and cut off the car. When it saw Boss Bian heading straight for it, it nimbly dodged and then slowed down and followed behind, giving the impression that Boss Bian would have to stop sooner or later.

Li Wei was trembling with fear. How could I have known that something as simple as filling in for a shift to earn a little money would turn into a confrontation with the police?

If I had known it would turn out like this, I would never have come. The police are protected by the law, and you can't settle things with a fight. In this deal, there's no right or wrong, whether you win or lose. If you win, it's considered assaulting a police officer; if you lose, you deserve to be in trouble.

Knock down Boss Bian and stop the car? No, the speed is a bit too fast. The odometer is almost 70 mph on flat road. If the truck doesn't handle the situation well and drives into the roadside ditch, the more than 100 tons of cargo behind will crush it, and it'll probably be over. Li Wei's moral compass isn't that high; he doesn't want to sacrifice himself for a banner and an extra 500 yuan.

There were no vehicles on the road for a long time late at night. A fully loaded truck sped ahead, fleeing wildly with an indomitable momentum, followed slowly by two police cars with flashing lights.

There were no scenes like in blockbuster movies, where they would block the road from the front and chase the rear relentlessly. The police cars were just following behind, not too far away and not too close.

Who says domestic cars are bad? Boss Bian is a seasoned driver. Even with the gas pedal floored, he couldn't shake off the policeman's two beat-up Santanas.

Sometimes, when the police car saw that the large truck was slowing down because of climbing a hill, they would even step on the brakes and honk the horn, urging Boss Bian to speed up.

"Boss Bian, just pull over and surrender. The police are just messing with you. You'll have to stop sooner or later. How are you going to escape once you run out of gas?" Li Wei thought of a reason to persuade him.

"They need to refuel too, my car has a big gas tank." Boss Bian gripped the steering wheel, his eyes bloodshot, stubborn as a mule, utterly unconvinced.

"But they have two cars and can take turns refueling. What are you going to do?" Today, Brother Wei decided to win people over with his virtue.

"If you push me too far, I'll run into people in the city and see how they explain themselves to their superiors." Boss Bian had a look on his face that said he was willing to die with them, which was quite ruthless.

If you're going to die, don't drag me down with you! I'm just trying to make a little money, I don't want to go to the execution ground with you.

"Boss Bian, this isn't a big deal, but don't do anything stupid. If you do, it'll turn from a fine into execution. What will happen to your wife and kids if you die? People will point fingers at school and say their father is a heartless thug, a mentally unstable person. Your wife won't be able to stand it. What if she abandons the kids and remarries? Who will raise your children then? You don't care about any of that? Just stop the car and surrender!" In this critical moment, Li Wei racked his brains, patiently organizing his words to persuade him.

Boss Bian seemed to have sobered up a bit. After thinking for a moment, he said, "No, if I get caught, they'll definitely beat me up. I absolutely refuse to surrender."

At this moment, Li Wei was about to lose confidence in his intelligence. If it weren't for the possibility that the vehicle might go out of control after he knocked down Boss Bian, he would have punched him long ago.

It seems that Mr. Bian doesn't want to do anything extreme for the time being, and is holding the steering wheel steadily.

The walkie-talkie lying nearby was long silent. The two bosses, who had initially claimed to be completely subservient to him, answered the phone, but after hearing Boss Bian's invitation to come over and jointly ram two police cars, the call suddenly went unanswered, whether due to a dropped line or a dead battery. When Boss Bian tried to call back, their numbers were out of service.

Boss Bian gradually became agitated again, cursing everything and his friends for being disloyal.

Li Wei really couldn't understand what was going on in Boss Bian's head. Why would anyone come and risk their life with you? This was no joke. In today's society, how much courage and benefit would it take for someone to give up everything and fight against the state's violent institutions? Not coming to die with you is considered disloyal.

Boss Bian scratched his head frantically, muttering to himself, "It's alright, it's alright. The border between Langya and Langya is just ahead. They can't cross the line to enforce the law."

Li Wei was stunned. How stupid would someone have to be to say something like that?

Indeed, if you litter somewhere and run away, no one will chase you hundreds of miles to catch you. But can this be the same?

Sure enough, after crossing the boundary marker, the police car behind showed no remorse for enforcing the law beyond the designated area. It continued to follow at a leisurely pace, occasionally shouting to remind Boss Bian that they were always there.

"Hehehehe," Boss Bian suddenly let out a laugh like an owl, as if talking to himself, yet also seemingly speaking to Li Wei: "Trying to catch me? Not so easy."

Li Wei couldn't help but shrink his neck. Should we jump out of the car? No, it's pitch black outside and we can't see anything. What if we fall and get hurt, endangering our family?

What a disgrace! Even my brother Wei, a well-known figure in the underworld, was scared. This is too realistic.

As he was pondering this, the lane ahead narrowed, the truck slowed down, and Boss Bian pressed a button, then controlled the direction to begin driving in an S-shape.

Looking in his rearview mirror, Li Wei saw the truck bed slowly rise, and the iron filings scattered on the road in an S-shape, quickly forming a barrier line.

The police cars' off-road capabilities are no good! Li Wei watched helplessly as the two police cars stopped. Seven or eight policemen got out and watched from a distance. Boss Bian lowered the truck bed and quickly disappeared from the police's sight.

After driving for a while, Boss Bian's mood improved significantly, and he proudly boasted to Li Wei, "Luckily I installed the auto-uninstall feature, otherwise I would have been in trouble tonight."

With no police cars following them, Li Wei felt much more at ease. Hearing what he said, he curled his lip and thought to himself, "What's there to be proud of? With more than half of the iron shot gone, let's see how you deliver the goods."

Oh, and don't remind him that once he gets there, he should collect his wages and leave. We're honest people who need to live a stable life, so we absolutely can't deal with this kind of lunatic.

After unloading most of the cargo, Boss Bian had much more power in the engine. In his hurry to leave, he sped along the way, arriving at his destination smoothly, much to Li Wei's surprise.

After the car came to a complete stop and the engine was turned off, Li Wei patted his chest, feeling a wave of relief. He quickly packed his things and held out his hand to Boss Bian: "Boss Bian, please settle my wages! I can't do this job. If you think it's not suitable, you can deduct some money from my pay."

The owner, Mr. Bian, who was wiping the license plate, was visibly stunned: "Really? I thought you were a good person, and I was even planning to give you a long-term job."

"I can't do it, this job isn't for me," Li Wei said bluntly.

Boss Bian shook his head: "No, I won't pay until the truck is completely unloaded. That's my rule."

Now you want to talk to me about rules? What about all those regulations and rules? I'm not afraid of you turning on me now that the car is parked.

"Boss Bian, let me tell you the truth! This isn't over yet. The police won't let this go so easily. I don't want to be implicated by you. Give me the money, and I can sit here and watch your car for you, or even help you pick it up. But I won't sit in the car. I'll leave as soon as the car arrives at the door."

Boss Bian sized up Li Wei: "What are you afraid of? I've blocked them on the road. They won't be able to get here today, at least not today. Besides, I've covered up my license plate. Who would know it's me?"

Li Wei sighed: "Don't be silly, you should just turn yourself in. They might just charge you with hit-and-run, otherwise no one can help you. I don't want to say anything else, just settle your wages and that's it."

As they were talking, the two cars belonging to Boss Bian's friends drove up and parked behind his car. The two bosses got out and ran over, seemingly unaware of anything, and said to Boss Bian, "Hey brother, we need to replace these old phones. What was it you needed when you called?"