bookrebus Chapter 209 : Class-A War Criminal Su He
Chapter 209 : Class-A War Criminal Su He
Chapter 209: Class-A War Criminal Su He
When they first set out, they had been as happy as could be; but the moment they hit traffic, that happiness was gone. To make matters worse, their car was fully electric. Normally, it was fine—efficient and quiet—but once trapped in traffic, the difference between a fuel car and an electric one became painfully obvious. Forget about air conditioning, they didn’t even dare to turn on the stereo.
On the other hand, with a fuel car, as long as there was some gasoline in the trunk, one could pour it in and continue on like a hero. Worst case, you could borrow some fuel from another car with a tube.
Who knew how long this jam would last? The previous year, they had been stuck on the highway for five hours. If not for Lin Mo’s quick thinking—turning off the AC and everything else—they would’ve needed a tow truck. Even then, the two of them had only made it back to the city by finding the nearest charging station; they didn’t even dare to go home. Lin Mo had ended up pushing the car the final hundred meters himself.
This year didn’t look any better. Lin Mo took a glance around—an endless line of cars stretched both ahead and behind them. To make sure they got home safely, there was no way they could turn on the AC.
But with the AC off, staying inside the car was unbearable. Anyone who had driven in summer knew—it was like sitting inside a sealed oven.
They opened the doors and stepped out, wandering around a bit. Luckily, there were large trucks in front and behind, casting some shade for them; otherwise, they might’ve been roasted like dumplings.
An hour passed, and the cars barely moved. The drivers grew restless. After another hour, the cousins had seen all sorts of human drama.
Some people pulled out mahjong sets and started playing on the roadside. Some set up barbecue grills and started drinking. A middle-aged couple in a cargo van even began selling fried rice right there—and business was surprisingly good.
Others were playing badminton, jumping rope, or dancing to square dance music. Some sang karaoke, some performed lion dances, and a few even started chasing after stray chickens.
Where there were people, there were always optimists finding ways to be “creative.”
The cousins each held a box of fried rice, happily eating while watching the impromptu entertainment. They didn’t even feel bored. A barbecue guy even invited them to join in for food and drinks.
They politely refused—those people were already drinking, and it didn’t feel right to intrude.
After three hours of traffic and five hours since departure, the vehicles finally began to move—slowly, haltingly.
“Ah, why do we run into this every time we go home? My life is like walking on thin ice! Xiao Mo, do you think we can even make it home today?” Cousin Su He gripped the steering wheel, her face full of despair.
Lin Mo rolled his eyes at her. “Alright, Sister Thin Ice, you picked the route yourself, idol. Let’s just hope the battery holds up. Otherwise, we really might have to sleep outside tonight.”
“Good thing you’re here. If I were alone, I wouldn’t even know what to do,” Su He sighed.
Lin Mo: …
He had to admit—it was hard being her cousin. Lin Mo silently swore to himself: he would never, ever ride in his cousin’s car again during National Day.
If they had taken the high-speed train, he would already be home, eating dinner and enjoying the AC.
Fortunately, the convoy was moving now—meaning whatever was causing the jam had been cleared up. But the speed was painfully slow. By the time another hour passed, it was already three in the afternoon.
The good news: they were finally near South City and could even see part of it in the distance.
The bad news: seeing it and reaching it were two different things. At this pace, it’d still take quite some time to get home.
“Ahhh! I can’t take it anymore!”
Suddenly, Su He screamed, completely breaking down.
“Don’t yell! We’re almost home. Just hang in there a bit longer. If you’re tired, I’ll drive—you can rest in the back,” Lin Mo quickly comforted her.
He had nothing against female drivers, but an emotionally unstable one was terrifying. He was genuinely worried his cousin might do something reckless.
“How much longer do I have to hold on? No music, no AC, and the sun’s blazing hot! I feel like I’m being roasted alive!” Su He shouted.
The windows were open, but with no breeze, the air was stifling. Being stuck in traffic was bad enough; add the heat and no AC, and it was a recipe for madness.
“Just hang in there, what else can we do? We can’t abandon the car and walk home! Relax, Cousin. Judging by the remaining power, we’ll make it home just fine,” Lin Mo reassured her.
He tried to stay optimistic—after all, they weren’t the only ones stuck. They couldn’t turn around either. There was only one road ahead—what choice did they have?
Suddenly, Su He took a deep breath and said in a serious tone, “I just thought of something! A brilliant idea! It’s worth a try!”
Lin Mo: Σ(⊙▽⊙“a
“Genius Idea Queen, please—don’t. We’ve still got enough power. Getting home safely is all that matters!”
When people were in trouble, the complainers were fine, and the problem-solvers were even better—but the real danger was the “idea person.” Because you never knew what they might do next, or how bad the fallout would be.
And once an “idea person” announced their plan, it was usually already too late.
Sure enough, Su He’s eyes gleamed with determination. “I don’t care! I can’t crawl along like this anymore. If I remember correctly, there’s a small road up ahead that leads straight to Grandma’s house!”
Lin Mo: ???
“There is? How come I’ve never heard of it?”
“You’re still young! That road was built years ago when the village repaired the main one. I used to take it as a kid—you wouldn’t know. It’s been abandoned since, though. Not sure if it’s still passable,” Su He said firmly.
Lin Mo quickly tried to dissuade her. “Sis—please don’t be impulsive! If it’s abandoned, the road must be terrible. What if we get stuck?”
Su He replied solemnly, “No need for more words. The steering wheel is in my hands. Ever heard of the saying ‘Heaven never seals off all roads’?”
Lin Mo: …
Twenty minutes later, they finally saw a dirt road leading deep into the mountains. Su He’s eyes darkened with resolve. “Hold tight!” she declared.
Then—vroom! She slammed the accelerator and veered off the highway, charging straight toward the mountains. The sudden burst of speed was shocking.
The cars behind them were dumbfounded at first, then overjoyed. The car ahead drove with such confidence—it had to belong to a local! Faced with a choice between endless traffic and taking a gamble, the following cars eagerly chose the gamble.
Even if the King of Heaven himself showed up, they would still follow. If they were right, they’d get home early. If they were wrong… well, they’d end up at someone else’s home!
That was the thought of the car behind them—and the one behind that—and soon nearly every car shared the same idea.
Thus, Su He’s 2888T led the charge, with over a hundred cars following close behind. They sped along, afraid of losing sight of the lead car.
Eventually, even the navigation system began prompting the others: A new route has been discovered ahead. More and more cars joined in.
“Woohoo! This feels amazing!” Su He laughed heartily. Having escaped the jam, she was completely exhilarated. Even though the dirt road was bumpy and dust flew everywhere, she couldn’t care less.
“Xiao Mo, isn’t this great?!”
Lin Mo couldn’t help but smile slightly. “Not bad… but, Cousin, are you sure this road really leads to Grandma’s house?”
“Of course! I haven’t been back in years, but I remember it clearly. Just follow your cousin—you’ll thank me later!”
As they spoke, flashing lights appeared in the rearview mirror. They turned to look—an endless convoy trailed behind them.
“Wait, why are they all following me? Don’t follow me! I don’t even know if this works! What do I do, little brother?!” Su He cried, nearly in tears.
“Didn’t you just say you were sure?” Lin Mo asked.
“Uh… I was just trying to psych myself up.”
Lin Mo: …
He leaned out the window, waving frantically at the cars behind. Stop! Turn back, you fools! This isn’t the way home!
But the drivers behind saw his waving as encouragement—He’s signaling us to follow! He must be a local! They hit the gas.
Before long, under Su He’s fearless leadership, the entire convoy drove straight into a dead end—a cliff about two meters high blocking the road ahead.
Su He: “Oh no… little brother, what now?”
Lin Mo: “From now on, don’t call me your brother. As for what to do, you can explain it to the hundreds of cars behind us.”
Su He: “Come on, I’m your real sister!”
Lin Mo: “Half-sister.”
Su He: “Even as a half-sister, we’re still tied to the same rope!”
Lin Mo: “I don’t have a Class-A war criminal for a sister, thanks.”
Su He: …