How A Ride-Hailing Driver Comes To Dominate The World? [EN]: Chapter 391

The First Sword Ashore: Slay the Beloved First

The traffic police quickly assessed the situation and radioed for colleagues to clear a path for the ambulance, ensuring the fastest possible arrival to rescue the injured girl.

The doctor from the People’s Hospital stressed, “If the child doesn’t receive treatment within two minutes, even a god can’t help her. Her pneumothorax is worsening rapidly.”

In truth, the doctor felt compelled to act, but his professional judgment cautioned against it.

With such critical injuries, the slightest misstep could prove fatal.

He also feared potential legal repercussions from the child’s mother.

Li Hongyan, unable to bear witnessing the child’s demise, stepped forward and pleaded with Yang Chen, “Sir, I agree to your conditions. Whether you succeed in saving her or not, I won’t hold you responsible. Please, save my child quickly.”

Just as Yang Chen was about to agree, the doctor intervened, “Madam, don’t clutch at straws in your desperation. Even I, a qualified physician, wouldn’t dare to operate under these circumstances. How can a random passerby attempt to save her? Young man, what’s your profession? Are you a doctor?”

Yang Chen shook his head. “I’m a driver, but I have some medical knowledge and I’m confident I can help her.”

His statement drew immediate condemnation from the crowd.

“What are you trying to prove? You’re just a driver!”

“We thought you were a doctor. This is a matter of life and death. How dare you boast like this?”

“Someone offered a ten-billion-yuan reward, and you, a driver, dare to try and save her? You’re incredibly audacious. No wonder you made the child’s mother promise not to hold you responsible. Following your logic, I could try to save her too.”

…

Yang Chen looked intently at Li Hongyan. “It’s your decision. The child probably has only a minute left.”

With that, Yang Chen swiftly retrieved the box containing his gold needles from the car.

The sight of the gold needles momentarily silenced the onlookers, before their murmurs resumed.

“Wow, do you think those are real?”

“You know, maybe he actually knows medicine. Otherwise, who carries something like that around?”

“It’s the child’s mother’s gamble. If she wins, she gives her child a chance at life. If she loses, it’s over.”

…

Li Hongyan’s position as CEO of Jinghai Group spoke volumes about her capabilities, including her decisiveness. A hesitant person could never reach such a high executive level in a major corporation.

The situation was stark. Gambling offered her daughter a chance at survival. Inaction meant certain death. The ambulance wouldn’t arrive in time.

“I believe you! Do it!” Li Hongyan declared firmly.

Yang Chen moved with urgency, acutely aware of the race against time. Every second saved could alter the little girl’s fate.

Yang Chen carefully released the seat belt. The doctor from the People’s Hospital, agitated, warned, “Hey, don’t touch her! You’ll kill her!”

Yang Chen disregarded him. After freeing the child from the seat belt, he carried her to the sidewalk and gently laid her down.

With no time for sterilization, he prioritized the child’s immediate survival, planning to disinfect the wound later at the hospital.

The child’s critical conditions were pneumothorax and bleeding. Yang Chen swiftly inserted needles into several acupoints, including the Tanzhong (chest), Yinbai (spleen), and Neiguan (wrist) points.

Then, Yang Chen requested, “The child is struggling to breathe, please give her space. Let the air circulate. Thank you.”

Li Hongyan quickly urged the crowd to step back and allow more room.

The traffic police assisted in dispersing the onlookers, who could only observe from a distance.

The professional doctor scoffed, “If this could cure people, why would we need operating rooms? Those acupoints are nothing special. How could they save someone?”

Both may wield a scalpel, but some doctors perform intricate surgeries while others struggle with a simple appendectomy.

Treating and saving lives hinges on skill. Success is measured by results. Dismissing the doctor’s words as useless, Yang Chen ignored him.

Within seconds, the girl’s pneumothorax symptoms noticeably improved, and the bleeding subsided. She was breathing independently, and her condition stabilized.

The doctor from the People’s Hospital stared in disbelief. After a cursory examination, he exclaimed in shock and confusion, “Young man, this actually works! No… this is unscientific! How can inserting needles into these acupoints have such an effect?”

Yang Chen smiled faintly. “We have different specialties. I excel in this, you don’t, so it’s understandable that you’re unfamiliar with the principles.”

Tang Xuesu, who had been anxious, finally sighed in relief. “You scared me to death! I was afraid you’d cause trouble. You’re truly amazing. You possess extraordinary skills. Now I’m curious, why are you a Didi driver with such incredible abilities?”

Yang Chen: “Freedom.”

Tang Xuesu nodded, now understanding Yang Chen’s disinterest in promotions or raises. He valued a life of freedom.

Yang Chen turned to Li Hongyan. “Ms. Li, the child is stable now. Please wait patiently for the ambulance. However, I recommend Longmei Hospital for treatment. The child has a bruised lung, so it’s best to ensure she receives the best possible care. You’re not short of money, and the child’s safety is paramount.”

Li Hongyan nodded eagerly and knelt to express her gratitude. “Sir, thank you, thank you. I don’t know how to repay you.”

Yang Chen quickly helped her up, reassuring her, “No need to thank me. It was a small effort. As you can see, I didn’t do much, and I easily resolved the situation. Tell the doctor to remove the needles after the child’s surgery is complete. Understood?”

Li Hongyan nodded emphatically. “Understood! Sir, please provide your contact information. I’ll return them to you after the doctor removes the needles.”

Yang Chen added Li Hongyan as a contact.

After a few more minutes, the ambulance finally arrived.

Based on the timeline, without Yang Chen’s intervention, they would have been transporting a deceased child.

Li Hongyan accompanied the ambulance, requesting they proceed to Longmei International Hospital.

The traffic police had apprehended the MPV driver, who admitted that an argument with his wife led to him losing control of the vehicle.

Now that such a significant accident had occurred,

The couple would likely face imprisonment.

Yang Chen’s handling of the situation was impeccable. His car sustained a minor collision with the MPV during braking, but he bore no responsibility, as it resulted from the MPV’s sudden lane change due to loss of control.

However, due to the collision, the traffic police inquired about his desired course of action.

Yang Chen inspected his car. The modified vehicle was impressive, showing no signs of damage.

Anticipating the MPV couple’s imprisonment and wanting to avoid further involvement, Yang Chen instructed the traffic police to disregard the incident.

Subsequently, Yang Chen signaled Tang Xuesu to re-enter the car, and they departed.

Yang Chen felt conflicted, contemplating the progress of his relationship with Tang Xuesu and whether it was appropriate to inquire about the necklace’s origin.

If their bond wasn’t strong enough, and the necklace held a special significance, a direct inquiry might arouse suspicion, prompting caution.

After dropping Tang Xuesu off at her company, Yang Chen resumed his work as a Didi driver.

It had been some time since he encountered a difficult passenger leaving a negative review, possibly due to his recent inactivity, completing fewer than ten rides daily.

After all, encountering problematic customers is a matter of probability, increasing with the number of rides. With fewer rides, the likelihood of encountering them diminishes.

Yang Chen accepted three orders before deciding to take a break.

He parked in a roadside spot, reclined the back seats, and prepared for a nap.

Shortly after, someone knocked on the car window.

Yang Chen opened his eyes to see a disheveled man smiling at him.

Yang Chen sat up and lowered the car window. The man inquired with a smile, “Brother, are you also a Didi driver?”

Yang Chen nodded. “I’m with the Bipi platform. What about you?”

The man responded quickly, “What a coincidence, I’m also with Bipi. My name is Huang Yu, what’s yours?”

Yang Chen: “Yang Chen.”

Huang Yu nodded. “Brother Yang, could I borrow a light?”

Although Yang Chen doesn’t smoke, he always keeps a pack of Huazi cigarettes and a lighter in the car.

When interacting with others, offering a cigarette is customary, even when simply seeking information.

He retrieved the Givenchy lighter the store manager had given him and handed it to Huang Yu.

Huang Yu carefully examined the lighter. “Brother, this lighter is quite unique. I’ve never seen one like it before.”

Yang Chen: “A friend gave it to me. I don’t smoke, so I’ve barely used it.”

Huang Yu nodded with a smile, quickly lit a cigarette, and returned the lighter to Yang Chen.

He then squatted by the roadside, smoking with a melancholic expression.

Yang Chen leaned on the car window and asked with a smile, “Brother, you seem troubled. Is business slow?”

Huang Yu shook his head with a wry smile. “No, business is fine. I work at least 18 hours a day now, and I can still earn over a thousand.”

That’s quite a demanding schedule.

Huang Yu took a drag from his cigarette and continued, “But… my girlfriend is still not satisfied and insists on breaking up with me. We were high school classmates. Back then, because of our relationship, I neglected my studies, while she improved with my help and support. I didn’t get into college, but she got into an ordinary undergraduate program. I went to work and earn money to support her through college.

Later, she wanted to pursue a postgraduate degree, so I supported her through graduate school. After graduating, she’s now a manager at Jinghai Group. Her job, income, and status are all superior to mine. In her third year of college, we agreed to marry as soon as she graduated. Later, because she was studying for a master’s degree, the marriage was postponed until after graduation. Now I’m urging her to get married, and I’ve been urging her for over half a year, but she refuses to fulfill her promise. Now she’s given me an ultimatum. If I can earn a stable monthly income of over 50,000, she will marry me. Otherwise, she wants me to take the initiative to leave her and not delay her pursuit of a better life. Alas… I’m already at my limit working 18 hours a day. If I work any longer, I won’t have enough rest. Driving while exhausted not only harms me but also endangers passengers. This is all I can do, and there’s no room for improvement.”

Isn’t this another instance of the first sword ashore, slaying the beloved first?

Yang Chen paused for a few seconds before saying, “Brother, I’ll be blunt, don’t take it personally. I think she definitely doesn’t love you anymore. She’s just creating an excuse to make you leave her.”

Huang Yu nodded, took another puff of his cigarette, and said, “I know. It’s just that I’ve supported her for 8 years and spent at least 500,000 on her, and I can’t bear to let go.”

That’s understandable.

For an ordinary person, investing their feelings, waiting for 8 years, and spending 500,000 yuan, it’s difficult to simply walk away.

But given their current situation, even if they marry, they’re unlikely to stay together and will probably divorce eventually.

The woman’s mindset has changed, and he can’t force her to stay.

Yang Chen: “I think even if she marries you, she’ll eventually leave you for someone else. You might as well recover the money, and then you won’t owe each other anything. Judging from your accent, you’re probably from Anhui or Henan, right? With that money, you can easily find a wife back home. Find a wife who is down-to-earth and content, and with your earning potential of over 30,000 a month, you can live a happy life together. When a man looks for a wife, he must find a woman who knows how to be content. A woman who is never satisfied and constantly compares herself to others is impossible for ordinary people to support.”

Huang Yu finished his cigarette, extinguished the butt, and said, “Brother, you’re absolutely right. Things have reached this point, and I can’t keep holding on. I’ll talk to her tonight and ask her to return the money I’ve spent on her over the years. From now on, we’ll be even, and we’ll go our separate ways.”

Yang Chen nodded approvingly. A man must be able to let go when necessary.

Huang Yu thanked Yang Chen, returned to his car, and drove away.

Yang Chen closed the car window and resumed his rest.

At six o’clock in the evening, Yang Chen picked up Tang Xuesu.

“Ms. Tang, where to now?” Yang Chen asked.

Tang Xuesu: “To my parents’ house for dinner. Would you like to join us?”

Yang Chen: “No, I’m your driver, I need to maintain professional boundaries.”

Tang Xuesu: “Oh, don’t be so formal. Actually, I could introduce you to my parents as a friend, and they would definitely welcome you warmly. If I also mention that you helped me secure the loan from Haicheng Bank, they’ll treat you like a guest of honor.”

Yang Chen hesitated before suggesting, “Why not say we’re dating? That would be more plausible.

They wouldn’t know if we’re actually dating or not. When I no longer want to be a driver, you can say we broke up. How does that sound?”

Yang Chen wanted to accelerate the development of his relationship with Tang Xuesu and actively become closer to her.

Tang Xuesu bit her lip, contemplating the idea, before finally agreeing.

“Okay! Then I’ll tell them we’re trying to date,” Tang Xuesu said.

Men are drawn to beautiful women, and women are drawn to handsome men.

Tang Xuesu couldn’t help but be attracted to a man like Yang Chen, who is handsome, physically fit, possesses a refined demeanor, can tell fortunes, practice medicine, and crush stones with his bare hands.

Doesn’t all love begin with “lust at first sight”?

Yang Chen parked the car and purchased some gifts to bring.

As a prospective son-in-law, he couldn’t arrive empty-handed.

Soon, they arrived at Tang Xuesu’s parents’ house.

Tang Jianguo and Gao Hong were surprised to see their daughter bring a young man home.

Why was she so inconsiderate, bringing her boyfriend without any prior notice?

Furthermore, they hadn’t heard her mention dating anyone.

Tang Xuesu introduced with a smile, “Dad, Mom, let me introduce you. This is Yang Chen, the new driver I told you about. Actually, he has another role. We’re dating. I thought since I mentioned him, I should bring him home to meet you.”

Yang Chen: “Hello, Uncle, hello, Auntie.”

A mother-in-law typically grows more fond of her son-in-law over time.

A father-in-law often views his son-in-law with suspicion.

Gao Hong quickly stepped forward with a smile and greeted, “Little Yang, come in, come in and eat.”

Tang Jianguo glared at Tang Xuesu, who smiled and took her father’s arm, saying, “Dad, what do you think? Your daughter has good taste, right?”

Tang Jianguo said sternly, “The young man looks good, but why didn’t you tell me you were dating?”

Tang Xuesu: “Didn’t I bring him here for you to see? But, I’ll warn you. We just started dating, so be careful what you say, don’t scare him away. If you scare him away, find me a boyfriend as handsome as him, or I’ll disown you! Hmph!”

Tang Jianguo rolled his eyes at his daughter and walked into the house.

Gao Hong quickly placed the food on the table and instructed Yang Chen to wash his hands and eat.

Tang Jianguo and Gao Hong inquired about Yang Chen’s background, including his job, family, and whether he owned a house.

Yang Chen handled the situation with ease.

The only aspect Tang Jianguo and Gao Hong found less appealing was his profession as a Didi driver, but they were otherwise very satisfied.

However, this wasn’t a significant obstacle.

Yang Chen was a graduate of Haicheng University of Finance and Economics, indicating strong personal abilities.

If he were to marry Tang Xuesu, it wouldn’t be difficult for him to secure a management position within the company.

Overall, they were very pleased with Yang Chen.

Especially since Tang Xuesu was their only child, and Yang Chen had no family, buying a house and marrying in Beijing would be akin to them gaining a son-in-law.

The more they considered it, the more delighted they became, wishing their daughter would marry Yang Chen that very night.

After dinner, Tang Xuesu took Yang Chen to her room to pack some items.

Tang Jianguo and Gao Hong were washing dishes in the kitchen.

Gao Hong asked in a low voice, “I think this young man is quite good, very impressive. What do you think?”

Tang Jianguo nodded seriously. “I agree, he’s very good. But we must persuade him to buy a house and settle down in Beijing, which would be like us gaining a son-in-law, a very advantageous arrangement.”

Gao Hong: “Hehe… that’s what I think too. I’ll talk to our daughter later and subtly encourage Little Yang to settle down here.”

Tang Jianguo nodded with a smile, but then frowned inexplicably and said quietly, “I don’t know if it’s just my imagination, but I feel like I’ve seen this kid before.”

Gao Hong chuckled. “Stop joking. Little Yang is good-looking, you’re probably associating him with some celebrity, right?”

Tang Jianguo shook his head slightly, but the feeling persisted.

At that moment, Yang Chen came out to use the bathroom.

Upon returning to the main room, he noticed several photos hanging on the wall and curiously approached to examine them.

A family photo revealed that Tang Xuesu had relatives such as uncles and aunts. Only a black and white photo of an elderly woman hung on the wall, indicating that Tang Xuesu’s grandmother had passed away, but her grandfather was still alive.

Suddenly, Yang Chen’s eyes widened. He spotted a photo of Tang Xuesu’s grandfather with another old man, and that old man was actually the deceased… (I forgot the character’s name, I can’t write anymore, I have to flip through the previous text, embarrassing.)