Chapter 62: The Old Driver

This Zhu Songyun believes that after all, his family background is there. The presence of an extra driver will naturally spoil the atmosphere occasionally, although usually the servants of large families are very disciplined. So she thought for a moment and said, "Okay," and sat in the passenger seat.

Knowing that the third lady was arrogant, the driver did not dare to refuse, so Zhang Hanqing walked on the key and sat in the main driver's seat. Although there are many differences between the vehicles of this era and those of later generations, the action of inserting the key should be the same, right? He thought. But when he looked at the string of buttons and keyholes in the front row, he was dumbfounded.

I only have one key, which one should I plug in...

The driver was of course surprised to see his embarrassment. Originally, seeing him driving so confidently and majesticly, I was still amazed in my heart and said that this is the bearing of the brothers of the family.

You must know that taking a driver's license and being a driver in the Republic of China is a profession with status, after all, it has some technical content, so people who can learn to drive and test for a driver's license are rare, and the purpose of learning to drive is mainly to support their families. The children of rich families are different, purely for entertainment, or the extremely high-end kind.

Because cars are a rarity in these years, because there are very few people who have cars, and few people learn to drive. As of 1936, there were less than 800 cars in Tianjin; There were more cars in Nanjing, and as of 1936 there were only 2,036; Chengdu was even less, and by November 10, 1937, there were 36 cars in the city, of which only 14 were private cars.

That's twenty years later, and even less so...

Regardless of thirty-seven twenty-one, light the fire first, otherwise it will be even more embarrassing to be stunned there, and it will be impossible to be blinded by him. As long as the car rings, it's his world, although the technique can't play drifting, but ordinary drag racing is completely fine.

So under the attention of the driver and Miss Zhu Ben, he resolutely inserted the key into a hole and said goodbye. Not to mention, he was really blinded by him, only to hear a bang, and the car vibrated violently. Zhang Hanqing was full of confidence, and unnaturally showed a pleased smile.

But he was slapped in the face immediately, and the car banged yes, but it was just that, and it turned off immediately. Looking at Miss Zhu San's smile that she couldn't hide, Zhang Hanqing's face turned green.

Zhu Songyun couldn't help but smile and said, "Little brother, do you know how to drive?" I don't think Driver Liu is so direct when driving. ”

The driver Liu hurriedly came over to the round: "The car driven by Young Master Zhang may be different from ours. You see, our car burns gasoline, and before starting, you have to pull out the damper button, which is to make the gas less inlet and facilitate ignition. Then turn on the electrical switch, and then pin the key. After he helped start, he pushed the damper button again: "You have to turn the wind on again, otherwise it will soon turn off." ”

After such an explanation, Zhang Hanqing was relieved. It's not that my brother won't, it's just that the car at this time is too backward, and the control is naturally extremely complicated. What is like driving in later generations: stepping on the clutch, starting, gearing, releasing the handbrake, releasing the clutch, refueling the accelerator, walking, all in one go? If you're driving an automatic car, it's even simpler.

He was confident again, and said to Miss Zhu San: "The cars outside our gate are all started directly with a key, why do you need so many actions?" I'll really send a car to my sister in a hurry. ”

Zhu Songyun smiled: "Young poor mouth, you dared to come empty-handed on such an important day yesterday, do I dare to expect you to make up for the gift?" Don't talk, look at the road, and drive your car well. ”

Zhang Hanqing said confidently while skillfully stepping on the clutch and shifting gears: "I'm an old driver, and talking doesn't affect driving..." It's a laborious lever! I pushed it, but I didn't even hang up the gear. Damn, it's a "mechanical" product!

Inevitably, there will be another cover-up: "This gearbox should have not been oiled for a long time, and it feels very jerky." ”

Driver Liu hurriedly distinguished: "I have already made an appointment for major maintenance, but I haven't had time because I have been using the car." When the third lady comes back today, I will oil the gear..."I didn't expect this young man to be so powerful, he could see the problem at a glance, this has to be said carefully, otherwise he will say a casual word, which will affect his own job.

I accidentally got it right, but I'm a little sorry for this Brother Liu, after all, people rely on this to eat, and they were kind enough to give themselves a round just now, right? Zhang Hanqing smiled and said: "It's okay, I just feel a little unaccustomed, but I don't need to rush to oil... Besides, it's not good to dismantle the car all the time..."

The driver nodded yes as if pecking rice, and was very grateful to Zhang Hanqing in his heart. Zhang Hanqing only relied on his little understanding of the abilities of people in this world: unlike the popularization of automobiles in later generations, basically veterans know some common sense about automobiles, and repair shops are all over the country. At this time, the driver is just a craft, and the maintenance is completely incompatible, and the level of maintenance is definitely not up to it, which should be understood.

Leaving slowly, Zhang Hanqing was like a fish in water. It's been more than half a year since I've been here for more than half a year, and it's the first time I've touched the steering wheel, so it feels fresh, and a familiar feeling is getting closer and closer. Driving away from the Zhu Mansion, Zhang Hanqing began to accelerate, not to mention, although there are many differences with the driving experience of later generations, the sound of the engine is relatively louder, and the feet also feel a little meaty, Zhang Hanqing still feels the joy of driving. The throttle was getting heavier and heavier, and the car was getting faster and faster.

Looking at Zhang Hanqing's demeanor like a fish in water, Zhu Songyun couldn't help but complain: "What's so good about driving?" Why do men like to drive by themselves, and my brother also likes to drive by himself---- isn't it good to sit and enjoy it like this? ”

Zhang Hanqing was driving vigorously, and he teased without turning his head: "You don't understand." A man's affection for a car is like a woman's for himself. When the steering wheel is in your own hands, you have the initiative, and you have a feeling that the world is only in my hands. The road ahead is under your control, and it seems that there are countless beauties waiting to be conquered forever..."

Zhu Songyun raised his little hand and slapped Zhang Hanqing on the shoulder: "To die, I still want to conquer countless beauties, forever!" How old are you, you have this kind of dirty thoughts, men are really not good things! ”

Zhang Hanqing even shouted wronged: "You asked me, I'm just telling the truth, okay?" If a man doesn't chase a good beauty, can't he go to find a man! That's perverted. And everyone has a love for beauty, and Sage Kong also said: Erotic sex, I am just a mortal, and I am not Yanagishita Hui who does not eat fireworks in the world---- Speaking of him, I wonder if this person has a physical problem? ”

Zhu Songyun laughed and trembled, and a pair of things in front of him also swayed in the wind, making Zhang Hanqing bear a huge mental impact. The bigger problem is that she has no shy away from the capital she used to commit crimes, or she has an element of intentionality, which makes Zhang Hanqing itch, but she has no way to start.

After laughing, Zhu Songyun suddenly said, "Han Qing, will you marry a little wife in the future?" ”

Zhang Hanqing thought for a while, hesitated and said, "Three... Or five? How many does my sister want me to marry? ”

Zhu Songyun's face waved, and he snorted coldly: "Three or five!" You, at a young age, can't indulge in beauty---- sister, I hate men begging for little wives the most. Like what you said before, 'work hard for the rise of China', it is very good, men, you should focus on national affairs, but you can't lose your mind. ”

Zhang Hanqing is dissatisfied, you are not my wife, what do you do with such a leniency? Women are beautiful and beautiful, but they can't be pampered and spoiled. Besides, no one has set three wives and four concubines against fame.

"Women are not playthings," he said with a succinct voice.

Zhu Songyun suddenly talked about this today, but it was not without purpose. Listening to the tone of the family, it seems that she acquiesces in this kind of interaction between herself and Zhang Hanqing, she is a trendy woman, but she must not bear other women to share her future husband with her, so she should take a preventive shot first. However, listening to Zhang Hanqing's tone, this needle seems to be useless.

"According to what you say, a man can have three wives and four concubines, why can't a woman have several husbands?"

Zhang Hanqing instantly said: "That's a good man!" ”

He was greeted by a burst of pink fists, but the person who was beaten seemed to be very comfortable. Zhang Hanqing was excited, laughing and dodging the attack, and stepped on the accelerator. It was not far away, but he galloped and arrived at the edge of the Summer Palace.

Tourists are weaving, but there are few who do not obey the traffic rules, everyone goes their own way, and it is much more comfortable than the later generations. But for Miss Zhu San, Zhang Hanqing's driving skills like entering a no-man's land still made her palpitate. Her face began to turn pale, and her own driver had never driven so fast. She began to stammer: "Han Qing, slow down, Iβ€”I'm a little dizzy!" ”

It's only sixty yards! People in this age are all papier-mΓ’chΓ©? Although it's everyone's girlfriend, it's too weak to be windy, right? Zhang Hanqing slowed down: "Sister, you won't let me drive forty yards all the time, right?" So are we going to the Summer Palace for lunch? ”

He thought sixty yards was slow, but by the standards of his time, he was seriously speeding!

This is true, because the speed of cars in the Republic of China is generally very slow. In 1933, Yu Dafu traveled to Zhejiang, borrowed a car from a friend, and drove from Hangzhou to Fuyang, with an average speed of 21 kilometers per hour; In 1934, Xue Shaoming, a member of the Central Committee, traveled in the Yunnan-Guichuan area, and he took a car from Santai to Mianyang, with a speed of 15 kilometers per hour.

In both cases, driving in urban areas is not driving on an empty and uninhabited road. First, there are no traffic police, second, no traffic lights, and third, there is no traffic jam, and even in this case, the fastest speed is only 26 kilometers per hour (the record was set by Yu Dafu). Now Zhang Hanqing rushed to sixty with one foot on the accelerator, this record is estimated to be surpassed by no one in 20 years, right?

Zhu Songyun looked at the buildings and trees that were falling backwards like flying, and couldn't help but pour bitter water: "You drive so fast, can I still eat when you arrive?" Holding back her vomiting and disgruntled, she said, "Slow down." ”

There was no need for her to take care of it, because Zhang Hanqing had already stepped on the brakes and parked the car on the side of the road steadily.