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Chapter 172 To See the Future, Look to History (24)

[Morning of the 28th day of the twelfth lunar month]

Qingdao Liuting Airport.

Li Chenggong checked in, and Niu Geng came back to ask about the platform. Li Chenggong told him there was no platform and to take his boarding pass to gate "2b".

Going through security.

Niu Geng, holding a spatula in one hand and a cleaver in the other, said, "You won't let me bring this, you won't let me bring this either, and you want me to check all this luggage in? Fine, I promise I'll check it in later."

"But why can't I bring this bottle of milk?"

Tang Yan, playing the security officer, said, "Excuse me, sir, according to the Civil Aviation Administration's regulations, liquids are not allowed on the plane."

Niu Geng became increasingly dissatisfied: "We're allowed to bring all this on the train, but not on the plane?"

Security officer: "I'm sorry, sir, these really cannot be brought on the plane."

"Or you can drink it now."

"Sir, please put these things away and hurry down to check them in. There are many other passengers who need to go through security."

"If you insist on bringing it on the plane, then you can check it in along with your kitchen knife."

Niu Gengkai drank the milk.

"What a weirdo!"

Li Chenggong was genuinely amazed when he saw this scene.

take off.

Niu Geng felt like vomiting several times on the plane, but then he swallowed it.

This further solidified Li Chenggong's belief that he had encountered an oddball.

Niu Geng's jinx came true when he said, "It would be strange if the plane could even fly," as the plane made an emergency landing at Xuzhou Guanyin Airport due to heavy snow.

During the emergency landing.

The camera pans to the once-profound ancient city of Chu and Han, now a modern city under construction and development.

Due to heavy snow, the flight was delayed, and Li Chenggong was forced to take a train instead.

Li Chenggong habitually instructed his men to buy him tickets, but because it was close to the Spring Festival, only one hard seat was available.

The two went to Xuzhou Railway Station together and squeezed onto a southbound train.

The gears of fate began to turn.

There's a minor bug with the original timeline.

Shen Shandeng corrected that he would take the plane on the afternoon of the 28th of the twelfth lunar month and the train at noon.

[Afternoon of the 28th day of the twelfth lunar month]

Take the train from Xuzhou.

The hot soup and stewed chicken in a clay pot make people feel warm and cozy.

Upon entering the train station, Li Chenggong was on the phone, complaining that it felt like a "zoo".

A burly man came over, opened his coat, and revealed various cell phones inside.

The younger sister, played by Yang Mi, said, "Boss, your phone is very fashionable. How much did you buy it for? Do you want to get a new one, or buy another one?"

On the train, I met three female college students and a handsome guy.

night.

Li Chenggong showed photos of his wife and daughter.

the other side.

Chen Hao plays the wife, Meili, who is taking care of her daughter and seems to be waiting for her husband to come home.

When the train arrived in Guangshui, it stopped.

Niu Geng rubbed his eyes, his jinx kicking in again.

Because of the heavy snow, the train can only resume operation after the snow removal, repairs, and maintenance are completed ahead of the train.

It will take at least one day.

The flight crew refunded tickets to passengers who did not want to wait.

The processing here is different from the original.

The original version showed a landslide in front of the railway, but this version changed the mode of transportation to heavy snow.

Moreover, the original train crew made no arrangements, abandoning passengers halfway through the journey, and the trainload of people hurriedly got off, which doesn't make much sense.

[Morning of the 29th day of the twelfth lunar month]

It was already the 29th day of the twelfth lunar month when I came out of the train station, just two days before the Spring Festival.

Li Chenggong wanted to take a long-distance bus from Guangshui to Changsha.

The driver said that since it doesn't go to Changsha, you can first take a bus from Guangshui to Sanjiangkou, and then take a long-distance bus to Changsha.

So Li Chenggong and the two others squeezed onto a short-distance bus.

We arrived at Chendian Township in Anlu.

When the driver saw the tricycle blocking the road, he stopped his vehicle at a distance.

Li Chenggong urged the driver, "Keep going! Why did you stop?"

The driver retorted, "You're so inconsiderate! Didn't you see people blocking the road ahead?"

As he spoke, the driver recounted stories from the 1980s and 90s, when highway robbers and bandits roamed freely, and one might not return home after a trip.

Li Chenggong, who lived a life of luxury, was immediately stunned and broke out in a cold sweat.

Niu Geng, oblivious to the problem, pointed out the issue: "There are no highway robbers or bandits around these days."

The driver said, "Life has gotten better, it's not so chaotic anymore, otherwise I wouldn't dare to take the back roads."

One of the well-mannered travelers also agreed that the changes over the years have been earth-shattering.

This passenger is played by Chen Daoming in a cameo role, portraying an intellectual.

After the driver finished his reflections, he walked forward at Li Chenggong's urging.

Thus, a conflict arose.

When the old man saw that his wife was having trouble breathing, he called his son to come over.

When the son saw the bus stopped in front of his parents' tricycle, he thought there had been a car accident, so he called for help and summoned villagers.

The old man wanted to explain, but he was more worried about his wife's condition. He was tongue-tied and couldn't explain it clearly, so he was anxious.

As the conflict between the two sides escalated, Niu Geng, who was in the car, carefully observed the situation and warmed up while everyone was facing off.

Seizing the opportunity, he picked up the old lady and used first aid.

The old lady was rescued, and the misunderstanding was cleared up.

The bus passengers and the villagers had a relationship that began with a misunderstanding but blossomed into friendship.

The car broke down because of a leak, so we stayed in the village to eat together.

The old man arranged for a tractor to take Li Chenggong and Niu Geng to Jiangkou.

Compared to the original, the car isn't dilapidated, and the village roads aren't paved, but they're not muddy paths either; they're clean and tidy dirt roads.

The spirit it exudes is simple and warm, not barbaric, backward, or impoverished.

Shen Shandeng did not simply exaggerate; the material conditions in rural areas are indeed much worse than in cities.

It is a fact that there is an imbalance in development between urban and rural areas and between different regions.

But during the Lunar New Year, the spirits are high and positive.

One point to mention is the difference between the 1980s and 90s and the present day, which is also a different treatment between Shen Shandeng and the original version.

It showcases the development of the times.

First, the passage of time can inadvertently enhance the quality of a film.

Secondly, it includes Shen Shandeng's personal thoughts.

That's how movies are; they can't be made without the creators' perspectives.

Someone once said that if you want to see the future, you must look at history.

History is about life in 2008, which was better than the 1980s and 1990s.

It's not just good, it's incredibly good.

same.

Life in the next two or three years will be better than in 08; it will be a complete transformation.

The future cannot be 100% certain, but history exists and can be seen.

Looking at history will tell you whether there is a future or not.

This is something that many media outlets and cultural works will not discuss now, or even in the future.

They talk about one thing, only about the present moment, without beginning or end.

It's as if the events and people appeared out of thin air, without any origin.

They only talk about isolation and emotions, but not history.

Because when discussing history, we find that life gets better year by year, which contradicts the views of foreign media.

If you have confidence in the future, how can you be anxious or create division?
[Afternoon of the 29th day of the Lunar New Year]

When the two arrived at Jiangkou, they encountered a female swindler at the bus station.

Compared to the original version, Ma Li's portrayal of the female con artist has a slightly more carefree and roguish feel.

The scammer exploited people's sympathy, falsely claiming that his daughter was seriously ill and needed 2,000 yuan to save her life.

Niu Geng wanted to help, but Li Chenggong stopped him and rationally suggested calling the police.

But Niu Geng wouldn't listen; he believed that true feelings still existed in the world.

Niu Geng gave her all the money, but the female swindler never came back.

Niu Geng was deceived, and Li Chenggong took a long-distance bus to Changsha alone.

[December 29th, night]

Because of heavy snow, the national highway bridge was damaged and needed emergency repairs, so all buses returned to their stops.

Li Chenggong returned to the bus station and met Niu Geng, who was foolishly waiting for the female swindler to return the money.

Li Chenggong asked Niu Geng, "How much money did you give me?"

Niu Geng: "They've all been given."

"Just give it to them if they want it."

"She insisted."

Li Chenggong asked knowingly, "Did they send the person back to you? Can't you read people's expressions? Say something."

Niu Geng didn't want to answer: "Didn't you leave? Why are you back?" Li Chenggong, recalling the twists and turns of the journey, was thoroughly annoyed: "Is it any of your business? A fool like you deserves to be fooled, you know that?"

Niu Geng: "I'm willing."

Li Chenggong: "Hey, you're still being stubborn."

Niu Geng: "It's better if we lie! If we lie, it means no one is sick. It's even better if no one is sick!"

Li Chenggong's wallet was also lost.

Two miserable people found a hotel to stay in.

It wasn't a fancy hotel, just a normal, ordinary little inn, but it had a festive atmosphere reminiscent of the Chinese New Year.

The hotel receptionist asked, "Would you like to book a room?"

Li Chenggong replied, "Open one."

The aunt asked again, "Do you two men want to share a room?"

Li Chenggong decided: "Open one."

Li Chenggong was sleeping on the bench when he rolled over and fell off.

So he went back to bed and fought with Niu Geng for the blanket.

Niu Geng sleeps naked.

Niu Geng moved closer, but Li Chenggong didn't notice at first.

Then I felt it and reached out to touch it.

I was shocked!

Li Chenggong felt a chill run down his spine and immediately jumped out of bed, shaking Niu Geng awake: "Wake up, wake up! Wake up, wake up. Are you sick? Sleeping without clothes on."

Niu Geng mumbled sleepily, "Sleeping naked is comfortable."

Li Chenggong handed him the underwear: "What kind of conditions allow you to sleep naked? Put this on."

Niu Geng put on his underwear and started grinding his teeth, which kept Li Chenggong awake.

They are experts at snoring and teeth grinding.

Li Chenggong was about to have a breakdown, so he covered his head and crawled into the blanket.

puff!
Niu Geng is talking nonsense.

Li Chenggong, lying in bed, went completely berserk.

After being smelled by the farts, people were exercising late at night.

Furious, Li Chenggong went to confront the person.

He was startled by the presence of three burly men and ran away, ending up in the wrong room.

Just as I was falling asleep, my phone rang.

A woman's voice appeared: "Sister, don't try to persuade me."

The camera zoomed in on the woman, Fan Bingbing, wearing a bright red cotton-padded jacket and speaking with a Shandong accent.

"That person is so annoying. I have to report to him everything I eat, drink, and wear every day."

"I'm so tired of living like this. He wants to catch his wife cheating, so I tell him to catch her, catch her, catch her and let's see."

"How could he not find me?"

"No matter where I hide, he will definitely catch me."

"Oh dear, he was eavesdropping on my phone call when I left. I deliberately emphasized the hotel name and room number."

"It's not my fault that I look like Fan Bingbing, so why does he keep saying I look like a vixen?"

“When someone buys something from my counter and talks to me a bit more, he accuses me of seducing them.”

How do I seduce someone?

"I'm dying of laughter. Anyway, I've prepared my sleeping pills. If he comes to bother me again, I'll just take them."

"I was just kidding. Do you think I'm stupid enough to actually take sleeping pills?"

"I'm only in my twenties, and I'm doing just fine."

"Okay, I know, don't worry."

Li Chenggong, who had entered the wrong room, looked as if he had seen a ghost.

I tiptoed out.

Before going out.

I heard a noise.

Li Chenggong was terrified.

The husband entered, and the wife, unaware that Li Chenggong was in the room, chuckled coldly: "Oh, you're here. My mother was right, I shouldn't have come all this way to marry you. I told you you were a detective, how come you found me so quickly? Are you Sherlock Holmes?"

The husband explained, "Honey, don't misunderstand. I didn't come to catch you cheating. I just came because I was worried about leaving you alone outside."

The wife said, "You know, there's a really handsome guy hiding in our house. He's good-looking, dashing, rich, and most importantly, he has great charisma."

Husband: "You're being naughty, saying things in anger."

Wife: "Don't be shameless. Who said those hurtful things to you? I'll turn on the light for you. Open your dog eyes and let me see properly."

She turned on the light, grabbed her husband by the ear, and started catching the adulterer.

I looked around the whole room, but there was nothing there.

My husband started begging for mercy.

My wife opened another cabinet, but there was nothing underneath.

Then I opened the one above.

I looked for the bathroom again, and then under the bed.

The wife first lifted the blanket, then let her husband lift the sheets.

My husband instinctively reached out to lift it.

His wife slapped him, saying, "You dared to flip it up?"

Seeing this, the husband dared not lift it anymore.

The wife gives her husband a cold shoulder, then forces him to flip it.

Don't take sleeping pills.

After the tug-of-war, the husband lifted the sheet to take a look.

They lifted the bed board again to check, but still nothing.

My wife exclaimed and pointed inside: "Oh, where is it!"

My husband was startled and looked inside quickly, but there was nothing there.

The background music is tense, giving the audience the illusion that Li Chenggong is hiding under the bed, but he isn't.

There was no one under the bed, but my wife said he was behind the curtains.

The wife was deliberately causing trouble for her husband; she didn't know Li Chenggong was in the house. The more trouble she caused, the more she would gain the upper hand after proving her innocence.

There's still nothing behind the curtain on the right.

Another tug-of-war ensued.

I pulled open the second curtain on the left, but still nothing.

By this time, they had searched almost everywhere, but still couldn't find the person.

The background music softens, and after a lot of build-up, the audience gets the feeling that Li Chenggong has quietly slipped away.

The husband urged his wife to go home.

After a series of tug-of-wars, my husband went from being worried at the beginning to being completely at ease now.

He needs to consider how to end this.

If his wife is giving him the cold shoulder, he won't be able to salvage the situation without buying her a few bags.

At this time.

Bang!

One shoe fell off.

Li Chenggong hid on the clothes rack behind the door and asked timidly, "Would you believe me if I said I went into the wrong room?"

The night passed.

When Niu Geng woke up, there was no one beside him.

Li Chenggong was beaten up and spent the night in the corridor.

Niu Geng opened the door, and Li Chenggong was furious, complaining, "I knocked on the door for forty minutes and they wouldn't open it."

Niu Geng said in a daze, "I thought it was a dream about decorating!"

The bus attendant came and returned the wallet.

I suggested they take the ferry.

[Morning of the 30th]

FERRY SERVICE.

The distant view shows the skylines on both sides of the river.

Niu Geng said, "Boss, look how yellow the Yellow River is."

Li Chenggong was speechless: "Brother, this is the Yangtze River."

During their shared hardships, Li Chenggong learned about the difficulties Niu Geng faced in getting his unpaid wages.

He tried to bribe him, but Niu Geng refused, saying, "What I want isn't money, it's reason!"

Li Chenggong, drawing on his own experience, guided Niu Geng to learn how to use legal means to protect his rights.

Seeing Li Chenggong staring at his ex-wife's photo, Niu Geng snatched his wallet, took it out, and looked at it: "Hey, who's this?"

The photo shows Li Chenggong's ex-wife and daughter. Niu Geng guessed, "Boss, are these your wife and children?"

Li Chenggong's eyes dimmed, unwilling to answer: "Is it any of your business?"

Seeing his gloomy expression, Niu Geng felt very embarrassed, thinking that the person had passed away: "I'm sorry, boss, I shouldn't have brought it up. Don't worry, they are doing very well in heaven."

Li Chenggong was furious: "Those are my ex-wife and daughter's children, they're alive and well, what nonsense are you talking about?"

A gust of wind blew the photo away.

Li Chenggong was stunned for a moment, and was very angry with Niu Geng.

Niu Geng quickly apologized, then exclaimed in surprise, "It flew back!"

The photos flew back.

(End of this chapter)