Chapter 86

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Feng Yiping only now realized that his parents had changed quite a bit since they moved to the provincial capital. From what he could gather, they had some business acumen and were not like the many people who often talked about the "small peasant mentality." They still had a strong sense of ambition.

No wonder people say that the times make heroes. If they had stayed in their hometown, his parents might have lived a hard life like before, working hard all their lives. When they were young, they could harvest a large granary of grain in a year, but when they were old, they could hardly farm the land and could only harvest half a granary of grain in a year.

This change was very encouraging and was exactly what he wanted.

Feng Zhenchang and Mei Qiuping also planned to buy some gifts and visit the furniture factory on a rainy day to find Old Cai. Unexpectedly, on the third day of Feng Yiping's return, Cai Hong and Mei Yiliang came again, both riding bicycles.

Cai Hong greeted them and placed the bicycle in front of Feng Yiping, "How do you like it?"

It was a blue mountain bike, very beautiful. Feng Yiping, a country bumpkin, didn't know much about these things, just like motorcycles.

He had never learned to ride a bicycle.

Like many mountain villages, when he was young, there were no roads in the village, so who would buy a bicycle? Wouldn't that be like the bike riding the person?

By the time he went to technical school, the road had reached the village, but at that time, his family was always worried about his living expenses, and there was no spare money to buy a bicycle.

As for the village, the young people all went out to work, and those left behind were the "386199" army. For that short distance, everyone would walk to the main road and then take a ride.

To be honest, the number of bicycles in the entire village could be counted on one hand.

So now, facing this bicycle, Feng Yiping could only say, "Beautiful."

Cai Hong had hoped to see Feng Yiping's super excited face and then take credit for it, but to her surprise, he was just like his brother Cai Lei, and her expectations turned into disappointment.

Mei Yiliang chimed in, "This is a gift from my master, who knew you needed a bicycle. It's made in a factory run by Taiwanese people in Shenzhen. Not many students in the provincial capital ride this kind of bike."

Oh, it was for him, then it was different. He would need one after school started. Although he didn't know much, it looked much prettier than the old-fashioned bikes.

"Thank you, sister, I really like it!"

"Good, come, try it out." Cai Hong handed him the bike.

"I... I can't," Feng Yiping's face turned awkward. Like swimming, this was one of his few weaknesses.

Feng Zhenchang asked Mei Yiliang, "Why did your master send a gift to Yiping?"

"Master likes Yiping, saying he's smart and has ideas," Mei Yiliang said.

"How much does this bike cost?" Mei Qiuping asked.

"A few hundred yuan,"

"A few hundred?"

"More than five hundred."

Mei Qiuping immediately felt uncomfortable, "Such an expensive gift, we can't accept it. Let Cai Hong ride it; she looks good on it."

Feng Zhenchang also said, "Yiping told us that your master helped find a shop for us. We were planning to buy some gifts and visit your master. How can we accept such a valuable gift?"

"It's fine, master said he and Yiping have a good connection. Since it's already bought, you should accept it!"

Cai Hong called out, "Mei Yiliang, come over, Yiping can't ride."

She held the bike frame from behind, and Feng Yiping pedaled carefully, wobbling on the road.

"There was a red one that looked very nice, but your uncle said you don't like to show off, so we chose the blue one."

"It's fine, Aunt, I like it."

Regarding the color, he was like a bud about to bloom, still tender, and any color would do.

After riding for a while, Feng Yiping felt much more at ease. It's just about balance, what's so difficult?

He encountered a small pothole, and the bike tilted to the left. Easy, just straighten it out. He used his legs to push it to the right.

To create a force in the middle direction, you need to push in the opposite direction, he thought to himself. He hadn't forgotten the physics he learned, and it was being applied here. Before he finished thinking, the bike and he fell to the left, and Cai Hong couldn't hold it either.

It didn't hurt, but he was a bit confused. Was it because I didn't have enough strength or the angle wasn't right?

The three of them rushed over, and Mei Qiuping helped him up, "Where did you fall?"

"It's fine, sister. Who doesn't fall a few times when learning to ride a bike? A few falls and you'll be fine." Mei Yiliang said, helping to pick up the bike, "Let me check if the bike is damaged."

Feng Yiping had a scrape on his knee, which hurt a little. Hearing his uncle's words, he felt even more upset. Wasn't it just because I outshone you in the park that day?

Cai Hong laughed and hit him, "Be serious, teach Yiping. I'm not strong enough."

There were still people passing by, and two girls were laughing at them. Feng Yiping's face turned red, "No, let's go to the factory to learn another day. It's not convenient here."

"That's fine. The factory yard is big, and you can stay there for a few more days," Cai Hong said.

"Always troubling you, I feel bad. We also want to visit your father," Feng Zhenchang said.

"Brother and sister, why are you so polite? My father would be happy if Yiping stayed at the factory for a few more days. You're welcome to visit anytime!" Cai Hong held Mei Qiuping's hand, "Mei Yiliang, there's a pharmacy up ahead. Go buy some iodine."

Feng Zhenchang and Mei Qiuping didn't wait for a rainy day. They had received such a valuable gift and felt it was inappropriate to delay. The next morning, after buying some buns, they took Feng Yiping to the furniture factory.

Old Cai greeted them with a smile and led them to the office. Cai Hong was even happier and immediately went to the yard to teach Feng Yiping to ride the bike. At this moment, she didn't mention that she couldn't teach. Feng Yiping always felt that she was just using it as an excuse to skip work.

Riding a bicycle wasn't difficult. By the time his parents came out smiling, Feng Yiping was already riding smoothly.

It seemed they had a good talk with Old Cai, and they were in a good mood.

Thinking that the summer vacation was almost over, Feng Zhenchang and the others decided to be generous and not do business in the afternoon. They planned to take Feng Yiping to the city center.

Cai Hong heard this and immediately insisted on going. Old Cai thought about it and agreed, asking Mei Yiliang to accompany them. He had already arranged a renovation team for Mei Yiliang, and he would leave the factory next month. Then meeting Cai Hong wouldn't be as convenient.

The city center and pedestrian streets didn't really interest Feng Yiping much. He preferred to walk by the river. However, he pretended to be very happy because for his parents, who had always lived in the mountains, the only thing they liked besides the sea was the modern high-rise buildings.

There seemed to be so many idle people. No matter when, the city center of any big city was always crowded. The provincial capital was no exception. The pedestrian street was packed, and at some landmark buildings, taking a single photo was a luxury. Every photo taken was a group photo.

This area was the most prosperous and modern part of the provincial capital, with tall buildings and shops lined up, making it hard to take it all in. Although they had been in the provincial capital for over a year, it was the first time Feng Zhenchang and Mei Qiuping had come here. They marveled, "How tall are these buildings?"

Mei Qiuping even said to Feng Zhenchang, "Wait, I'm getting dizzy."

Standing there and looking around, it was no wonder she felt dizzy.

Mei Yiliang must have instructed Cai Hong not to go shopping. She accompanied them, holding Mei Qiuping's hand and introducing things along the way.

Seeing the bronze sculptures on the roadside, Mei Qiuping couldn't resist touching each one, especially those reflecting folk customs, like the peddlers. She found them very familiar and even touched the fruits in the baskets.

Of course, many people did this. The heads and bodies of each sculpture were smooth, especially the heads, which were polished to a shine.

Feng Zhenchang, while touching, asked Mei Yiliang, "Are these all made of bronze?"

Mei Yiliang wasn't sure, "I think so!"

"Tsk