This humble Taoist priest wants to take the college entrance exam.

Chapter 151 The Taoist Priest's Ride

Wen Zhixue and Li Yilan went back to their hometown first because they had a family dinner party that evening.

Without her parents around, Wen Zhixia felt a sense of freedom, like a prisoner without guards, and even spoke louder at home.

"Taoist priest, you can stay in this room tonight!"

"Okay, where should I put the bag?"

"Just put it anywhere~"

Wen Zhixia brought him the slippers, toothbrush, and towel he needed to his room; they were all brand new.

Chen Shi'an wasn't particular about where he lived, and seeing such a well-organized room, he had no complaints whatsoever.

"The bed is already made? Did Aunt Lan make it?"

"I laid it! I helped you lay it!"

Wen Zhixia sat on the edge of his bed, her toes dangling from her slippers. Seeing how perfectly she had made the bed, she didn't want Chen Shi'an to sleep there, afraid he would mess it up.

"From Xiaozhipu?"

"correct."

"Thank you, Xiaozhi. You've worked hard, Xiaozhi."

"Hmph, you're welcome~"

Wen Zhixia shook off her slippers, sat cross-legged on the edge of his bed, her delicate body swaying like a roly-poly toy.

"Taoist priest, do you want to take a nap? It's still early, you can take a nap, and after you wake up, I'll go with you to buy a bicycle."

"I'm not sleepy, are you?"

"I'm not sleepy either."

"Shall we go buy a bicycle now?"

"it is good!"

Seeing that Chen Shi'an didn't take a nap, Wen Zhixia climbed off his bed and went downstairs first in her slippers.

Chen Shi'an looked at him strangely, as if saying he wanted to take a nap meant the girl would have to lie on the same bed with him...

The third and fourth floors are both internal staircases. Chen Shi'an and Mao'er came down from upstairs and returned to the living room on the second floor.

Wen Zhixia had already changed her shoes and was ready to go out, with a car key dangling from her hand, jingling in front of him.

"You want to drive? Don't you not have a driver's license?"

"Hey, this is the electric scooter key. Let's ride the electric scooter, it'll be more convenient!"

"Sure, can you ride it?"

"If you can ride a bicycle, you can ride an electric bike. I'll give you a ride."

"real or fake……"

The two talked as they went downstairs together.

There was an electric scooter parked in the stairwell on the first floor.

Wen Zhixia opened the door, and then the petite girl tried to push the electric scooter out in reverse. Unfortunately, the space was narrow, the girl's skills were limited, and the electric scooter was cumbersome, so it took her a long time to turn it around.

Chen Shi'an couldn't stand it anymore.

"Let me do it."

"Phew... Come on, it's so cramped up there, it's hard to turn around..."

Everyone thought Chen Shi'an would have some amazing U-turn skills, but unexpectedly he just used brute force, lifting the entire electric scooter halfway up and 'taking' it out of the corner...

Wen Zhixia was dumbfounded.

To be honest, it's completely devoid of skill, but it's incredibly practical...

This electric motorcycle has a classic design, with a small pedal shape, a seat that can be opened to store items, and a trunk that can be used as a backrest. It can reach a speed of 45 kilometers per hour.

In urban areas, these electric vehicles are subject to regulation; for example, the speed cannot exceed 25 kilometers per hour, and helmets must be worn.

However, in this small county town, there are not so many rules; electric vehicles are almost everywhere.

"I'll take you! I'll give you a ride!"

Wen Zhixia volunteered to sit on the electric scooter. Fortunately, the scooter wasn't very high, and her two short legs could touch the ground at the same time by standing on tiptoe.

Seeing the girl swaying unsteadily in the car, Chen Shi'an lost confidence. Looking at the cat beside him... even Fei Mo looked doubtful and refused to get in the car.

"Can you do it?"

"Are you kidding? I drive an electric car all the time, okay? Stop dawdling and get on."

"Then I'm on?"

"hurry up!"

Wen Zhixia moved forward slightly to make room for those behind her.

Chen Shi'an lifted one of his long legs and straddled her behind her.

"See? Even if you sit down, the car is still very stable."

"...I'm holding your legs down to help you."

"Lift your leg, you don't need to press it down."

"..."

As Chen Shi'an lifted his leg, the electric scooter began to shake violently.

"Hey, hey, hey! You can't do it?"

"Don't yell, it'll be steady once I get it moving... You're so heavy!"

Wen Zhixia turned the ignition, and the car suddenly lurched forward. She quickly slammed on the brakes, and then felt Chen Shi'an suddenly shove against her from behind.

"No, no, you can't ride like that. I'll ride instead."

Chen Shi'an was afraid of her. If Wen Zhixia continued to drive, she would surely drive him into a ditch in no time.

"You've never ridden an electric scooter before, how can you ride it better than me?"

“You said you can ride a bicycle and you can ride an electric bike, so I’ll give it a try.”

"Are you sure you can handle this...?"

"I guarantee I'll be better than you."

Upon hearing Chen Shi'an's words, Wen Zhixia released the handlebars and gave him the driver's seat.

Chen Shi'an didn't get out of the car either. He used his long legs to support the car and moved forward to sit in the seat where the girl had just been sitting.

The seat was still warm.

The girl who had just doubted Chen Shi'an's abilities was now straddling him.

The back seat is higher than the front seat, so when Wen Zhixia sits here, her short legs can't reach the ground, so she simply lifts them up and puts them on the footrest.

To be fair, at least before the electric car started moving, the car that Chen Shi'an was in charge of was indeed much more stable than the one she had just driven. There was not a single sway when the girl got on the car.

Fei Mo, who was reluctant to get in the car just now, jumped in when he saw Chen Shi'an drive and squatted on the footrest in front of him.

"How do I drive it?" Chen Shi'an asked.

The girl sitting behind him seized the opportunity to move closer to him, her small hand reaching out from behind, pointing to the handlebars and saying:
"It's like a bicycle. The left side is the rear brake, and the right side is the front brake. You need to squeeze the brake before starting to start. The one on the right is the ignition switch. You just turn it gently to start. The more you turn it, the faster it goes..."

As she spoke, the girl's chest was almost touching his back.

The warm, soft touch from behind filled the gap between the two of them completely. If Chen Shi'an hadn't been certain that Fei Mo was right there on the stepping stone in front of him, he would have thought there was a fat cat between them.

Chen Shi'an turned around.

The girl blushed slightly and subtly distanced herself from him.

snort!
Who cares about getting close to you!
He reeks of ice cream! He stinks!

"Is this all there is to it?"

After Wen Zhixia explained it once, Chen Shi'an understood all the operations of the electric car, such as the lights and turn signals, which were not complicated.

"Yeah, be careful. If you drop me, my dad will beat you to death."

"How could it have fallen like that?"

Chen Shi'an squeezed the brake, and the electric vehicle beeped as a system notification sound. With a gentle twist of the ignition, the electric vehicle started smoothly.

He lifted his legs, which were pressing against the ground, and placed them on the pedal. The black cat stepped on his shoes and looked at the road rushing past him.

As the speed increased, a breeze came into view, and even Chen Shi'an felt a sense of ease as he rode his bicycle in the bright autumn afternoon of the small county town.

"Taoist priest, you really know how to ride!"

"It's not difficult. Sit still and don't move around."

"Hehe, this is fun!"

Wen Zhixia was excited. She didn't feel anything special riding her mother's electric car on ordinary days, but riding the Taoist priest's electric car was exceptionally interesting. Even the little sparrows on the telephone poles seemed cute to her.

The wind blowing against her face made her shoulder-length hair fly behind her neck. She subconsciously raised her hand and placed it on Chen Shi'an's waist.

One could clearly feel the Taoist's waist and abdomen tense for a moment, and then his voice came from ahead—

"What are you doing?"

"...I'll help you up!"

"Isn't there a frame for you to hold onto?"

"That's how I hold on when I ride in my mom's car..."

Just then, two girls riding electric bikes came into view, and Wen Zhixia's confident voice became even louder: "Look, that's how other people hold on!"

"Okay, sit still and don't move around."

"Taoist priest."

"Ok?"

Are you ticklish?

"I'm not afraid." "I don't believe you. Who isn't ticklish?"

Wen Zhixia secretly tickled his ticklish spot.

Chen Shi'an's expression did not change, but his waist and abdomen were obviously tense.

"Hey, stop messing around, I'm going to throw you down in a minute."

"you dare."

Wen Zhixia was smug. Sure enough, the Taoist priest was ticklish. He said he wasn't afraid, and his expression didn't change. He was actually just enduring it!

I really don't know how he trains his willpower; he can even endure an itch. But thankfully, his body tells a truth...

Wen Zhixia calmed down and stopped tickling him, but she still kept her hands on his waist and wouldn't let go.

Unfortunately, Wen Zhixia could only envy those who went even further, like the couple on the electric scooter—the girl was practically clinging to the boy's back. She was too reserved to do such a thing.

Otherwise, she wouldn't know how to explain to the Taoist priest that "friends can be like this"...

……

Since there was no lunch break, Chen Shi'an took Wen Zhixia for a drive around the small town during the extra time.

The county town is really small; this is the only relatively prosperous part. Further out are the towns and villages.

After driving around for a while, with Wen Zhixia's directions, the two arrived at a bicycle shop not far from their home.

The store is quite large, with a wide variety of bicycles on display, ranging from the most common ordinary bicycles to lightweight road bikes to sturdy mountain bikes. It is also the largest bicycle store in this small county town.

After parking the electric scooter under the shade of a tree, Chen Shi'an and Wen Zhixia went into the store together.

The owner was a middle-aged man in his forties. To Wen Zhixia's surprise, her own uncle, Wen Zhicheng, was also there, drinking tea and chatting with the owner. They must be familiar friends.

"Uncle! What are you doing here?"

Wen Zhixia called out to Wen Zhicheng.

"Hey? Zhizhi! What are you doing here?"

"I'm here to buy a car, Uncle, do you know the boss?"

"We've been classmates for decades. Are you buying a car?"

That's how small towns are; there are few outsiders, and it's mostly the social circles of locals, so running into acquaintances is perfectly normal.

The shop owner was very enthusiastic when he saw that it was his old classmate's niece who wanted to buy a car.

"Young lady, are you buying a bicycle? Is it for daily commuting or for going out for fun?"

"It wasn't me who bought it, it was him!"

"Who is this young master..." Wen Zhicheng had noticed Chen Shi'an long ago. His Taoist robes were rarely seen, and his demeanor and temperament were completely different from those of ordinary young people. He was curious about where Zhizhi had met the Taoist priest.

"This is my classmate! He came to my house to play during the holidays. We'll go to my grandpa's house for dinner later. His name is Chen Shi'an!"

After speaking with her uncle, Wen Zhixia introduced him to Chen Shi'an, "This is my uncle, my dad's younger brother. My dad also has an older sister, you'll meet her when we go back to the village for dinner tonight."

"Hello, Uncle." Chen Shi'an nodded slightly and greeted him with a natural smile.

Hello, classmate.

After responding, Wen Zhicheng smiled and looked at Wen Zhixia: "Zhizhi, your classmate has a lot of class! She's so thoughtful to come home with you to play."

"Yes, we are good friends!"

"Ah Guang, my niece has introduced you to some business, so you have to give her a discount, right?"

"Haha, definitely! Come on over here and take a look at the cars. What model do you want?"

Chen Shi'an went to look at cars with the boss. Wen Zhixia went over to chat with her uncle for a while, and then came over to look at cars with Chen Shi'an.

After all, the Taoist priest himself said that once he bought a car, she would be a passenger! How could the young girl not take it seriously?

"I want to choose one that can be used for long-distance riding, such as one that can be ridden for tens or hundreds of kilometers without any problem, and one that is cost-effective."

As soon as Chen Shi'an opened his mouth, the shopkeeper knew he didn't know much about bicycles, but the young man's demeanor made him impossible to underestimate. He sensed that Chen Shi'an was trying to scam him, and even if the shopkeeper didn't know anything about it, he could tell at a glance.

Not to mention they had a personal connection, the boss was very honest in recommending and introducing him to the business.

"A long-distance cycling trip? You're not thinking of cycling the Sichuan-Zhangjiakou line, are you?" the shopkeeper joked.

Unexpectedly, Chen Shi'an considered it quite seriously: "I would probably go if I had the chance."

"Impressive, that's the spirit, typical of a young person."

The boss quickly came up with a suitable car model to recommend.

"For long-distance cycling, choosing the right bike is crucial. Road bikes are fast, but their tires are narrow and the suspension is poor, making them bumpy on rough roads. Mountain bikes have wider tires and better suspension, making them more suitable for challenging terrain. However, even entry-level bikes come in different configurations. I'll recommend one for you to consider..."

As he spoke, the boss led Chen Shi'an to a silver-gray bicycle.

"This is considered an entry-level bike. While the appearance might not be the coolest, I think it offers the best value for money. It comes equipped with full-coverage mudguards and a rack, making it suitable for daily commutes and long-distance riding. The frame is also quite sturdy and lightweight, made of aerospace-grade 6061 aluminum alloy. The drivetrain uses a Shimano seven-speed derailleur, with shifters paired with a Shimano freewheel, offering good compatibility and a longer lifespan. The brakes are a dual disc brake design, ensuring stable braking even in rainy weather..."

While the shop owner was introducing the car, Chen Shi'an had already squatted down to look at it, reaching out to touch and squeeze it to feel the strength of the body.

He hadn't ridden many bikes, only once. This bike was much better than the ordinary one he rented at Mangrove Lake last time.

Is this tire puncture-proof?

"Yes, these tires are made of puncture-resistant rubber, which is thicker than ordinary tires. They are less likely to be punctured by small stones or glass shards on the road. In addition, the rims are made of double-layer aluminum alloy, which has good load-bearing capacity. Even if there is someone in the back seat, the car will not wobble."

“How much is this car?”

“This one is great value for money. I usually sell it for at least 1,880 yuan. If you like it, I’ll give it to you for 1,480 yuan. I’ll also throw in a set of cycling gear, a portable pump and a tire repair kit.” Ah Chengdu said, “I won’t make any money off you today.”

Chen Shi'an didn't understand market prices, but he could tell that the boss was telling the truth.

The price of around 1,500 yuan for a car was within his expectations.

He smiled and said, "Thank you, boss, and thank you, uncle. May I take a look at other models?"

"of course can."

The shop owner then took Chen Shi'an to see several other bikes that he thought were suitable for long-distance riding. It has to be said that bicycles, which seem like small things, have no upper limit on price, ranging from tens of thousands to hundreds of thousands of yuan. It's not that there aren't any higher-priced ones, but that the shop owner simply doesn't have them in stock...

After careful consideration and comparison, Chen Shi'an still felt that the first car had the best cost performance. Although the appearance was not that 'cool', the materials used in the whole car were solid, the design was simple and unpretentious, and there was a lot of room for flexible modification, making it suitable as his first car.

"Ah Guang, give us a discount! We're all family here!" Wen Zhicheng called out with a smile from across the tea table.

"I'll give it to you for free!"

The shopkeeper took out cigarettes from his pocket, tossed one to Wen Zhicheng, and casually handed one to Chen Shi'an.

Before Chen Shi'an could wave his hand to refuse, Wen Zhixia said with a stern face, "Taoist priest, you can't smoke!"

This made the boss laugh heartily, but then he suddenly felt a pang of sadness, thinking back to his youth when the girl who had sternly warned him not to smoke had no idea where she was now married...

"Boss, this one is fine."

"Okay, is there anything else you need to modify or adjust? I can help you with that. How about adding a headlight? I can give you one for free. I'll also give you a phone holder for free. You'll have to buy the power adapter yourself, otherwise I'll really lose money..."

The boss, a cigarette dangling from his lips, pushed the car out and handed it to Chen Shi'an, telling him to try it out himself.

Chen Shi'an got into the car and asked the owner how to adjust the gears, brakes, and seats; they were all very simple things.

Wen Zhixia happily sat on the luggage rack of his car.

Chen Shi'an had no problem with the car, but the girl did have some issues with it.

I have two main complaints: First, the shelves are so hard! It's uncomfortable to sit on for long periods... Also, there are no footrests at the back! I don't know where to put my legs...

"Boss, could you give us another cushion and a footrest?" Wen Zhixia asked sweetly.

Before the boss could speak, Wen Zhicheng said, "Give it to her! My niece brought customers over to support your business, A-Guang, aren't you going to give her something?"

"Alright, alright! I'll install it for you."

"Thank you, boss."

"Thank you, boss!"

The boss was quite efficient, adding headlights, a phone holder, and a foldable footrest to Chen Shi'an's car for carrying passengers in the back. He even provided a seat cushion for the rear rack.

After scanning the QR code and paying the boss 1,480 yuan, Chen Shi'an successfully owned his first car.

"Little Zhi, are we going to your grandpa's house now?"

"Yeah! My dad just sent me a WeChat message saying they're fishing at the reservoir and asking if you want to go."

"Okay."

Chen Shi'an got excited as soon as he heard about fishing.

He straddled the bicycle, and Fei Mo jumped onto the rear rack, which was covered with a seat cushion.

Wen Zhixia then asked the cat for a spot:
"Shimo, Shimo, can you sit down for me?"

"..."

"I'll give you lots of delicious food when we get home!"

"Meow?"

I'd be a pig if I lied to you!

"..."

The black cat on the back rack then jumped onto Chen Shi'an's shoulder, giving the back seat to Wen Zhixia.

The girl happily sat on the back of Chen Shi'an's bicycle, her hands resting on his waist.

He turned around and called out to Wen Zhicheng, who was drinking tea in the shop:
"Uncle! Are you going back to Grandpa's house for dinner later too?"

"Yes."

Did you drive?

"Nope."

"That's perfect! Could you ride my electric scooter back for me later? We're off now!"

"...??"

No!

Girl, why don't you give your uncle the electric scooter keys?
(End of this chapter)