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Chapter 372 0359 [Let's...let's talk about transportation?]

Shuangliu Airport.

Chen Guiliang, accompanied by his bodyguard Yang Shuo, opened the taxi door and got in: "Driver, Hilton Garden Inn Hotel."

The driver noticed his heavy accent and that he was going to the Hilton, so he couldn't help but turn around and look: "Wow, is that Mr. Chen?"

"You recognized me at a glance?" Chen Guiliang said with a smile.

The driver said, "You're a celebrity in Sichuan, you're always in the newspapers. Are you going to the Hilton to pick up your torchbearer uniform?"

“That’s right,” Chen Guiliang said.

There were several locations both inside and outside Chengdu where torchbearer uniforms were distributed.

Mainly hotels.

The hotels naturally paid sponsorship fees, and most of the torchbearers who went to collect their uniforms stayed at the Hilton.

The hotel isn't in it for the money from room fees; its main goal is to build its reputation and project a high-class image.

The driver started the car, casually pulled out his phone, and made a call with one hand on the steering wheel and the other on the phone: "Hey, honey, guess who I'm talking to? Guess... no... guess again... surnamed Chen, a big boss... oh my, Chen Guiliang, you couldn't even guess that..."

Chen Guiliang was both amused and exasperated.

After finishing his phone call with his wife, the driver chatted aimlessly with Chen Guiliang.

Chen Guiliang said a few words, then pretended to be asleep and ignored him.

The driver then started chatting with Yang Shuo: "Senior, are you Boss Chen's bodyguard?"

Yang Shuo responded with a "Mm".

The driver then asked, "Are bodyguards paid well?"

Yang Shuo gave an ambiguous answer: "It's alright."

The driver continued, "Are you from Shaolin Temple, or were you a soldier before?"

Yang Shuo was getting a little annoyed and reminded him, "Drive carefully."

The driver had no choice but to shut up. As they approached the city center, he started cursing: "Damn it, the traffic is terrible! The Olympic torch relay isn't until the day after tomorrow, but people from the surrounding districts who wanted to watch the excitement have come early today."

Chen Guiliang felt the vehicle make a sharp turn and opened his eyes to find the driver crossing the double solid lines: "Sir, I'm not in a hurry, please obey the traffic rules."

"It's nothing, I'm an experienced driver with over ten years of experience," the driver said smugly.

Chen Guiliang said, "If they go against traffic again, I'm getting off the bus."

The driver said, "They're all heading into the city, it's very congested. The roads leading out of the city are empty, you won't bump into any cars."

"Let's find a place to get off up ahead!" Chen Guiliang didn't want to argue with him.

The driver said, "Okay, okay, I'll drive properly."

Yang Shuo volunteered: "I'll watch him drive."

The taxi merged into the congested traffic and dawdled for half an hour before the driver suddenly swerved to another direction: "Don't worry, it's definitely not a detour. It's farther over there, but it'll definitely get you there faster."

There were indeed fewer vehicles on this road. The driver used one hand to drive, changing lanes and weaving through gaps, while using the other hand to take out a cigarette, light it, and smoke.

Chen Guiliang was too lazy to stop him and rolled down the back window to let some fresh air in.

After driving two more intersections, Yang Shuo looked in the rearview mirror and said, "There's a car following us. I wasn't sure before, but when we turned at the intersection just now, that car followed us."

"It might just be a coincidence." Chen Guiliang didn't believe he was being followed.

The driver laughed, "Haha, there's even a car following us, are you filming a movie?"

Yang Shuo, however, said with a serious expression: "They're here, they're here, they've caught up!"

Then Chen Guiliang heard the voice from the loudspeaker: "Stop! Stop! The taxi in front, stop! Stop immediately! Don't run anymore!"

The driver turned his head and saw that the other car was already driving alongside him. He was both surprised and delighted: "I'm having a lucky day. I picked up Boss Chen at the airport and ran into Officer Tan on the way back to the city."

Chen Guiliang was also amused.

The driver pulled over, and Officer Tan quickly approached: "Please show your identification."

The driver handed over the vehicle registration certificate and driver's license.

Officer Tan asked, "Come down and let's talk. Do you know why we need to talk to you?"

The driver opened the door and got out of the car: "I didn't run a red light."

Officer Tan patiently guided him: "Think again, is there anything else?"

The driver slapped his forehead: "Oh, I smoked a cigarette."

"anything else?"

"That's all."

Did you use your turn signal when changing lanes?

"Forgot, forgot."

"You didn't forget, you simply didn't have time to use your turn signals. You kept changing lanes, squeezing into any gap you could find. Once you almost hit an electric bicycle parked on the side of the road!"

"My guest had an emergency, and there was nothing I could do; the roads were just too congested today."

“Even if you’re in a hurry, you can’t just change lanes like that. Passengers, please get off the bus, I’ll explain this to you.”

Chen Guiliang got out of the car with a smile and extended his hand: "Hello, Officer Tan."

"Hello," Officer Tan said, shaking hands. "No matter how urgent the matter, you can't let the driver drive like that. He almost hit someone riding an electric bicycle just now."

Chen Guiliang said, "I kept telling the driver to drive slowly..."

"Yes, he told me to slow down." The driver quickly changed the subject, afraid that Chen Guiliang would reveal that he was driving against traffic.

Officer Tan flipped through the driver's license: "What urgent matter is it today?"

The driver said, "He's going to pick up his torchbearer uniform; he'll be relaying the Olympic torch the day after tomorrow."

Upon hearing this, Officer Tan looked up sharply and stared at Chen Guiliang for a closer look: "Are you Chen Guiliang?" "Hello, Officer Tan," Chen Guiliang replied with a smile.

Hey, this is going to be entertaining!

Officer Tan was overjoyed: "Being an Olympic torchbearer is great! I've always wanted to be one, but unfortunately I'm not qualified yet. Could you tell us about it? I think the viewers at home would also like to know."

Chen Guiliang said, "Okay."

Officer Tan asked, "How can one be selected?"

Chen Guiliang said, "Background checks are required, including providing health certificates. You must be passionate about the Olympics and have made certain contributions to your industry."

"Is there any training or anything?" Officer Tan asked.

Chen Guiliang said, "The training will begin tomorrow. There are strict requirements for the posture of holding the torch and the handover procedure."

“I know, I know, I’ve seen it on TV,” Officer Tan exaggeratedly mimicked holding a torch. “The torch is here, catch it quickly.”

Chen Guiliang played along perfectly with his act: "This won't do, we also need a torch relay escort team."

Officer Tan was taken aback: "You need guards?"

Chen Guiliang nodded: "That's right. The torch relay escort team consists of senior officers of the People's Armed Police. They run alongside the torchbearers the entire way, and some members run forty or fifty kilometers a day. They will handle any emergencies immediately."

Officer Tan raised his hand in salute and said solemnly, "You've worked so hard. I would like to pay tribute to all the torch relay guards across the country."

He didn't even need two seconds to be serious before waving to the passersby: "Uncles and aunties, come and help me out, you guys can act as the torch relay team."

A group of passersby ran over, laughing.

Officer Tan began arranging for them to escort the Olympic torch.

Yang Shuo moved closer to Chen Guiliang and muttered in a low voice, "Is this really a police officer? He looks fake to me."

Chen Guiliang said, "When he makes a show, he wants it to be funny."

The driver, realizing he'd been forgotten, didn't rush to solve the problem and earn money. Instead, he stood on tiptoe and raised his hand: "Me, and me too!"

"I almost forgot about you. Come on, stand over here," Officer Tan said with a smile. "When you see me run, just run with me. Got it?"

This group of people has all turned into goofballs.

As for traffic violations?
Let's talk about it after we've finished creating the desired effect for the show.

"Alright, ready. Go!"

Officer Tan ran towards the camera with the torch in his hand, surrounded by elderly men and women, as well as drivers, who jogged around him happily.

Chen Guiliang also began a pantomime, and the torch was handed over when Chen Guiliang stopped.

Officer Tan asked, "What's the next step?"

Chen Guiliang said, "You are a celebrity. After you pass the torch, reporters will interview you."

Officer Tan said, "I almost forgot. I'm Officer Tan, renowned throughout the global Chinese community. Who's the reporter?"

Chen Guiliang then posed as a reporter: "Officer Tan, what are your thoughts on serving as an Olympic torchbearer this time?"

Officer Tan said, "I am very excited and very proud. Thank you CCTV, thank you MTV, thank you SCTV, thank you my parents, thank you to my leaders and colleagues... Here, I want to sing a song to express my feelings right now."

Damn, Karthus is about to unleash his ultimate!

Officer Tan walked over to the driver, put his hand on the driver's shoulder, and immediately began to sing: "Welcoming another sunrise, bringing brand new road conditions... My car door is always open, the open road awaits you. When the turn signal comes on, we've got a tacit understanding, you'll pass safely..."

This is a live improvisation of "Welcome to Beijing".

All that effort for the entertainment was just now, and now a song has dragged us back into traffic violations.

"Chengdu welcomes you, turn on your turn signal... Safety is paramount, please don't treat this lightly..."

The driver kept facing the camera with a constipated expression. As soon as Officer Tan finished singing, he immediately gave a thumbs up: "Good, Officer Tan sang well! I have realized my mistake, please let me off this time."

Officer Tan then withdrew his big move and shook hands with Chen Guiliang: "Mr. Chen is a well-known figure in Sichuan. Is there anything you would like to say to your fellow villagers?"

Chen Guiliang said in his local dialect, "I hope the post-disaster reconstruction will be completed soon, and I wish all my compatriots good health and safety. Play less mahjong and spend more time online. Especially when an earthquake happens, don't go back inside to bring a mahjong table. My school's intranet is pretty good, and the Youke platform also lets you play electronic mahjong..."

"Stop, stop, stop! You're such a big boss, how dare you advertise on my show?" Officer Tan interrupted with a laugh.

Chen Guiliang said, "You're a global celebrity; your shows can be seen all over the world."

"That's well said. No wonder you're in big business." Officer Tan said with a beaming smile.

After rambling on for a while, the recording of the program was finally finished.

Taking the opportunity, Chen Guiliang invited, "Officer Tan can also register an account on HaiNei.com and use the internet to promote traffic safety knowledge."

Officer Tan said, "I'll think about it."

Chen Guiliang handed over his business card: "You can call me if you need anything."

"Thank you." Officer Tan put the business card away.

Chen Guiliang returned to the taxi, took out his phone, and called Bian Guanyue: "I won't be at the hotel for a while. Have you arrived yet?"

Bian Guanyue said, "My dad and I have already arrived. He has even received his torchbearer uniform."

Chen Guiliang said, "I was just stopped by Officer Tan, and I saw him brainwashing a taxi driver..."

The driver said, "I wasn't brainwashed; I was perfectly sober the whole time."

Bian Guanyue exclaimed in surprise, "Really? You were arrested by Officer Tan? Did you ask him when the show will air?"

"I didn't ask that."

"You should ask the questions you need to ask. We'll watch it together when the time comes."

"I guess it'll be in one of these two episodes. It'll be closely related to the Olympic theme, and they'll definitely edit it out quickly. I'll hang up now and we'll talk more when I get to the hotel."

"Okay, I'll wait for you."

(End of this chapter)