Driving School Day 1

Upon hearing this, Ye Chen not only did not get angry, but instead grinned and revealed a set of white teeth.

"Fatty, the sky's not falling." He casually grabbed a glass of iced soda from the table, took a big gulp, and let out a satisfied burp. "Since someone's insisting on being a sucker and treating us, isn't it better to just eat and drink for free?"

Zhao Peng, standing anxiously to the side, scratched his head and said, "Brother Chen, that's not how it works! The Peony Hall at the Yingbin Hotel isn't cheap; a meal there will easily cost two or three thousand. That kid Li Hao is definitely going all out to act like a big shot. What are we going to do to retaliate? Are we just going to sit there and watch him insult us?"

"You're really getting cocky when I say you're stupid." Ye Chen leaned back in his plastic chair, a sly glint in his eyes.

Based on the timing, tomorrow night is precisely the time when the health bureau will conduct a joint surprise inspection and directly shut down that illegal shop!

In the previous life, there were even a few unlucky ones who had to have their stomachs pumped after eating it.

Why did Li Hao choose this particular time to go to the Yingbin Hotel to show off his wealth, and even insist on paying the entire bill?

This is simply asking for trouble, eagerly walking into the line of fire, and then shouting, "I'll pay for everything!"

Ye Chen brushed the barbecue crumbs off his hands, stood up, put his arm around Zhao Peng's neck, and smiled with a hint of nonchalance: "Alright, don't worry about anything! Tomorrow night we don't have to worry about anything, we can just go and get some freebies."

"What happens after you finish eating?" Zhao Peng was still completely confused.

Ye Chen chuckled lightly, his tone playful: "Now that we've eaten and drunk our fill, it's time to enjoy the show. Let's just sit back and wait for Brother Hao to deliver an epic, hilariously bad performance for the whole class."

The next morning, at 7:50.

Shunda Driving School Training Ground.

The scorching sun baked the cement field until it was burning hot, and several dilapidated training vehicles with yellow markings were parked haphazardly at the edge.

When Ye Chen and Zhao Peng strolled to the vicinity of car number three, they found that Shen Anran had already arrived.

Having shed her school uniform, she wore a simple white T-shirt and light-colored jeans, her high ponytail exuding youthful energy.

Her long, shapely legs and slender waist were perfectly outlined, making her seem like a refreshing breeze in the sweltering training ground.

"Good morning, everyone." Shen Anran greeted them first, holding a mineral water bottle, her voice as cool and clear as ever.

Zhao Peng immediately waved enthusiastically: "Good morning, top student!"

Ye Chen nodded slightly and returned a bright smile.

Not long after, a middle-aged coach with a towel around his neck and a slightly protruding beer belly strolled over carrying a large thermos. He looked quite kind.

"You three are the students assigned to car number three, right?" After receiving a positive reply, the instructor opened the passenger door and got in. "My surname is Li. I'll be training you for the next two weeks. Don't just stand there, get in the car. Today we'll start with how to start."

Zhao Pengxing eagerly rushed into the driver's seat.

Coach Li slowly took a sip of tea: "Depress the clutch all the way down, shift into first gear, release the handbrake, and then slowly lift your foot up."

"Understood!" Zhao Peng nodded confidently.

The next second...

"Bang!"

The car lurched forward like a runaway dog ​​before gloriously stalling.

Coach Li, unfazed, tightened the cup lid: "Young man, you need to start slowly. Are you trying to make me take off by pressing the accelerator like it's the brake?"

Zhao Pengqian chuckled and scratched his head: "Hehe, Coach, it's my first time behind the wheel, I didn't quite get the hang of it."

Coach Li, with his good temper, waved his hand and said, "It's normal. Get a feel for it, try starting it again."

Zhao Peng took a deep breath.

Light the fire.

Shift gears.

Lift your foot.

"Bang!" It was another familiar engine stall.

On the third attempt, the car body shook violently like a leaf, and finally couldn't hold on any longer.

Coach Li sighed and patted him on the shoulder: "Alright, go cool off in the back row for a bit and see how others do it."

Zhao Peng climbed into the back seat, feeling frustrated, and complained to Ye Chen, "Brother Chen, this crappy car is definitely targeting me."

Ye Chen was amused by him and smiled without saying a word.

"That female student, why don't you give it a try?" Coach Li pointed at Shen Anran.

Shen Anran got into the driver's seat and carefully adjusted the seat.

The top student, who never trembles when doing science exams, looked unusually stiff as he gripped the steering wheel.

"Don't be nervous, relax." Coach Li's tone softened considerably when speaking to the girl. "Do as I just said: depress the clutch, shift gears, release the handbrake, and slowly lift your foot."

Shen Anran did as instructed.

The car didn't move an inch.

She tried to lift it up a little more.

The car suddenly jolted and the engine stalled.

"You lifted it a little too fast, it's okay, let's try again," Coach Li reassured him.

However, the second and third time, Shen Anran panicked as soon as she felt the car vibrate, her feet went awry, and she stalled the engine one after another.

Her head sank lower and lower, her fair ears turning bright red, and she looked flustered.

"Little girl, don't rush when you're looking for the semi-coordinated movement point. Keep your ankle steady," Coach Li patiently instructed.

Shen Anran wanted to continue trying, but was afraid of delaying everyone's progress. The atmosphere in the carriage became somewhat stagnant, and Zhao Peng in the back row didn't even dare to breathe loudly.

At this awkward moment, Ye Chen suddenly spoke up.

"Your heels are dangling in the air."

Shen Anran subconsciously turned her head.

Ye Chen leaned forward slightly, pointed towards the pedals, and said in a steady voice with a reassuring quality: "Put your heels firmly on the ground as a support point, and use your toes to feel the clutch engagement. The power should come from your ankles, not your thighs."

Coach Li raised an eyebrow in surprise upon hearing this: "Wow, this young man knows his stuff?"

"I know a little bit." Ye Chen smiled at Shen Anran. "Do as I say, and try one last time."

Shen Anran nodded silently, firmly placing her heels on the floor and her toes back on the pedal.

"Shift to first gear."

Shift gears.

"Release the handbrake."

Lower the handbrake.

"Lift your toes little by little, and when you feel the car start to shake, freeze your feet in place and don't move."

Shen Anran held her breath and slowly lifted her toes.

When she felt the familiar vibration coming from the car, she instinctively wanted to let go.

"Freeze!" Ye Chen's calm voice rang out at the opportune moment.

Shen Anran immediately froze her feet in place.

Then, a miracle happened—the car didn't stall, but instead glided forward smoothly without any jerking.

Finally relaxing, Shen Anran found her palms were sweaty. Following the coach's instructions, she drove for more than ten meters before coming to a steady stop.

Coach Li watched from the sidelines, nodding repeatedly and giving a thumbs-up with a smile: "Not bad, young man! Your teaching guidance is even more insightful than mine!"