The two of them followed Chen Yuying’s gaze and looked over.
Not far away, they saw two relatively new large trucks.
The trucks were painted.
With the words "Hengchi Transport" on them.
"In comparison, our family’s trucks are still better."
For Chen Yutong, the only thing she could compare was the age of the vehicles.
"These trucks are newly purchased, so naturally they’re better."
Beep beep beep——
At this mont, a horn sounded from behind.
The truck was stopped at the entrance,
blocking the road for the vehicle behind.
Lin Yi started the car, moved it to the side, clearing the way.
Chen Yutong instinctively glanced back.
"Hey, it looks like it’s our family’s truck."
Lin Yi and Chen Yuying both looked back simultaneously.
And found it indeed said Hengchi Transport on the truck.
Just then, a security guard was seen running over.
The driver conveniently rolled down the window.
"Parking fee, 200."
Upon hearing this price, Chen Yutong in the car couldn’t stay calm.
"What’s going on? The parking fee is 200, I could park in a mall all night for less."
"This 200 isn’t just the parking fee, it’s a protection fee as well," Lin Yi explained:
"If you pay it, it guarantees your fuel won’t be stolen overnight."
"Oh, that’s how it is, it’s outrageous."
Chen Yutong cursed as she spoke.
On the other hand, upon hearing the 200 parking fee, the driver’s tone imdiately rose.
"It used to be 100, how co it’s suddenly 200."
"It’s been raised for several days now. Everything is getting more expensive these days, so raising our price a bit is normal."
The security guard casually explained, seemingly unwilling to say more.
"Make it cheaper, 100 bucks is enough. We don’t earn money easily either."
"That’s not possible. This is the price, whether you pay or not is up to you."
"Forget it, I’m not paying it. I’ll just sleep here tonight."
"Suit yourself then."
The security guard didn’t say anything further and turned to leave.
The driver drove into the service area, found a spot, and parked there.
Even without paying the protection fee, it was still okay to park here.
But without paying, he’d have to watch over his fuel tank himself.
The three of them watched the scene unfold.
Wanting to say sothing, but not knowing what.
Especially Lin Yi and Chen Yuying.
They’re all adults, each with their own struggles.
Chen Yuying adjusted her clothes:
"Let’s go have dinner first, we’re just here to look around anyway."
"Okay."
Lin Yi parked the car, and the three of them got out and went to the service area’s restaurant.
"Sis, just ahead is Pinglu County. I don’t think the county has any good hotels, so why don’t we just stay here for the night?"
Chen Yuying glanced at her.
"What are you thinking? You probably have no good intentions."
"I want to try tonight, see if I can catch soone stealing fuel."
"Are you treating this like a ga?"
Chen Yuying said sternly:
"If you really encounter danger, you’ll be crying too late."
"But I’m really curious how those rats steal fuel, I’ve been hearing you talk about it but never seen it."
"That’s not sothing you should worry about; just do your own thing."
"Okay."
The three parked the car and entered the service area’s restaurant.
As soon as they ca in, they could feel the strong gangster vibe.
Most of the people eating here were truck drivers.
Although it was already late, there were still quite a few people here.
Almost every table had beer.
People from all over the country, sitting together, having so beer, bragging away.
The dreary days found solace at this mont.
The three found an empty table and sat down.
Since they arrived a bit late, there was no food left in the service area.
Only so instant noodles, tea eggs, and other fast food were left.
"Let’s make do for today," Chen Yuying said.
"I don’t mind, but ask Lin Bro, it’s a bit not right to bring him out and only have instant noodles."
"I’m fine with anything, I’m not that picky."
Lin Yi said:
"Besides, I’m just a driver, don’t take too seriously."
"Then we’ll make do for today, and have sothing better tomorrow."
"Okay."
The three ordered instant noodles, sausages, and tea eggs.
Chen Yutong also ordered a beer for Lin Yi.
It was a simple dinner.
"Lin Bro, I went to ask, and there are only two rooms left. Are you sleeping with or my sister tonight?"
"Don’t joke, how can there only be two rooms."
Chen Yuying said, embarrassed.
"There really are only two rooms left."
Chen Yutong looked at Lin Yi, "Lin Bro, it’s your choice."
"Hold on."
Lin Yi stopped Chen Yutong.
"If my brain is still functioning, isn’t there another option where I have one room and you two share the other?"
"You’re too proper, isn’t it nice to choose one among the sister flowers?"
"No fun in that, one versus two can be a bit more interesting."
"Hahaha, Lin Bro, you’re playing it cool."
"Who doesn’t watch so movies."
"Wait."
Chen Yutong suddenly raised her tone.
"Sis, why is your face red?"
"Why would I be blushing?"
"Hehe, you want to sleep with Lin Bro, don’t you?"
"Get lost, even eating can’t shut your mouth."
"Tsk, now that I’ve caught you, you just curse at . Well, when you’re under soone else’s roof, you have to bow your head. Spending soone else’s money makes you lack confidence."
"Hurry up and eat."
Soon, the three of them finished eating but didn’t rush to leave.
They sat in the cafeteria, watching the surrounding truck drivers.
Even the restless Chen Yutong quieted down.
She saw the life of ordinary people here.
Her eyes were fixed on a man not far away.
His clothing was very ordinary, and he seed a bit rough, as if he hadn’t washed in a long ti.
In front of him was a bottle of mineral water, three stead buns, and a glass jar.
Inside, there were dark things, which seed to be homade pickled vegetables.
"What are you looking at? It’s ti to go," Chen Yuying said.
Chen Yutong pointed in the direction of the middle-aged man.
Lin Yi and Chen Yuying both looked over.
They saw the man eating pickled vegetables and stead buns.
"What’s wrong?"
"Why is he only eating pickled vegetables? At least get a bowl of instant noodles."
Chen Yutong pointed at the others.
"Look at the others, they have quite a bit of good food on their tables."
"So people financed their trucks, paying tens of thousands each month, and have children at ho. If it’s a son, they need to earn money to buy him a house. They can’t spend even a penny shyly."
"But I think he’s so tired, like a machine," Chen Yutong sighed.
"When you have kids one day, you’ll understand this feeling."
"They have it tough."
"Yes, life is hard for everyone."
"If life is so tough, why live?"
"But life also has many sweet aspects you need to slowly discover; you can’t only see one side."
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