Lin Yang did not panic because of the surrounding doubts; he quickly calmed down and began to carefully observe the various buttons on the vehicle's dashboard and center console.
Suddenly, his eyes lit up as he discovered a button labeled "Escape Mode," and a glimmer of hope surged within him.
He decisively pressed the button, switching the car to escape mode.
At this moment, the vehicle's electronic system responded quickly, intelligently adjusting the power output and torque distribution.
Lin Yang stepped on the accelerator again, and the engine let out a low, powerful roar, like a awakened beast.
Instantly, the tires seemed to gain immense power, spinning rapidly and rushing out of the mud, splashing mud and water everywhere.
Everyone around was stunned by this scene; the middle-aged man's mocking voice abruptly stopped, replaced by gasps of astonishment.
"This... this is too amazing!"
Lin Yang carefully drove closer to the land rover; when the distance was still about four or five meters, the tow rope was just long enough.
The uncle quickly tied the tow rope to Lin Yang's tow hook, then found Zhang Jun to direct Lin Yang's rescue, while he himself returned to his car, gripping the steering wheel tightly with both hands, his eyes filled with tension and anticipation.
Lin Yang put the car in reverse and slowly stepped on the accelerator.
The vehicle moved steadily backward, and the tow rope was pulled taut.
Under everyone's gaze, the land rover's body swayed slightly, then slowly pulled out of the mud.
As the land rover successfully escaped, the onlookers erupted in enthusiastic cheers and applause.
"The Yangwang U8 is really good!"
"Yeah, it's my first time seeing a car that isn't afraid of getting stuck in the mud!"
Everyone praised the powerful performance of the Yangwang U8 endlessly.
In the crowd, a young man jumped up excitedly and shouted loudly:
"This power is too incredible, over 1000 horsepower, truly like a tank!"
His eyes gleamed with excitement, and his face was full of admiration for the Yangwang U8.
A nearby uncle also nodded continuously, sighing:
"For a domestic car to perform like this, it's truly impressive; we can't underestimate them anymore!"
At this moment, someone remembered the middle-aged man who had previously looked down on domestic cars and looked around, only to find that he had already slunk away, presumably feeling too embarrassed by his previous remarks to stay any longer.
And Zhang Jun, who had been directing the rescue, was now staring blankly at Lin Yang's Yangwang U8, his eyes filled with envy and longing.
After this incident, his dream car had changed from a land rover to a Yangwang U8, and he secretly resolved to work hard and earn enough money to buy one in the future.
After the rescue, the uncle, full of gratitude, found Lin Yang, shook his hand tightly, and said:
"Young man, thanks to you today, otherwise I wouldn't know what to do.
My brother Hu has some influence in Xing City; if you ever encounter trouble in the future, just come to me, and I will definitely help you solve it."
As he spoke, he enthusiastically asked to add Lin Yang's WeChat.
Lin Yang knew that having more friends meant more opportunities, so he readily agreed.
After brother Hu left, the surrounding crowd began to discuss animatedly.
"Oh my god, that person was brother Hu!"
"Brother Hu can be said to be the underground king of our Hexi area!"
"If I had known it was brother Hu, I would have risked getting the entire car stuck in the mud to go rescue him!"
"Exactly, with brother Hu covering us, we can walk sideways from now on!"
Listening to the discussions of the people around him, Lin Yang smiled, not expecting that he had inadvertently saved an important person; with this favor, he might be able to avoid a lot of trouble in Xing City in the future.
After the rescue, Lin Yang drove his car back to its original parking spot.
Before he could even get out of the car, a group of people quickly surrounded his Yangwang U8.
Among the crowd, several young girls' eyes sparkled with envy, and one of them, a girl with a ponytail, excitedly said:
"Handsome guy, your car is so cool! Its appearance, its lines, it's simply too awesome!"
As she spoke, she lightly touched the car body with her hand, her eyes filled with admiration.
"Yeah, I've only seen the Yangwang U8 online before, but I didn't expect it to look even more imposing in real life!"
A guy wearing glasses also chimed in, holding his phone tightly and constantly taking photos from various angles, occasionally adjusting the shooting parameters, wanting to perfectly capture every detail of the Yangwang U8.
Next to him, a middle-aged uncle also praised incessantly:
"For a domestic car to reach this level, it's truly remarkable!
This is not just a car; it's a symbol of our country's automotive industry's rise."
The uncle's words were full of pride; his gaze lingered on the Yangwang U8 for a long time, as if appreciating a precious work of art.
Everyone spoke one after another, discussing animatedly, their eyes filled with envy and admiration for the Yangwang U8.
Many people also took out their phones, snapping photos of the car, with flashes going off one after another.
Exclamations of awe constantly escaped their mouths.
Lin Yang locked the car doors and weaved through the crowd; in a moment, he saw Hu Qian and his other friends, and quickened his pace towards them.
"Hey, I'm here!"
Lin Yang waved and shouted loudly.
Hu Qian and the others heard his voice, turned their heads, and seeing Lin Yang, responded enthusiastically.
"You're finally here; we've been waiting for you!"
After everyone greeted each other, they began to divide tasks and set up the canopy.
Once the canopy was set up, they started arranging tables and chairs.
Everything was ready, just waiting to light the fire for the barbecue.
Lin Yang picked up the lighter and lit the charcoal; in a moment, the charcoal began to burn, crackling and emitting plumes of thick smoke.
Everyone gathered around, their faces beaming with excitement and anticipation, as a joyous barbecue feast was about to begin.
Just as everyone was about to enjoy the fun of barbecuing, a crisp phone ring broke the lively atmosphere.
Lin Yang took out his phone from his pocket, saw the words "Mom" displayed on the screen, and a warm smile appeared on his face.
He gestured to his friends, then walked aside and answered the phone.
"Hello, Mom, what's up?"
His mother's familiar voice came from the other end of the line:
"Yangyang, didn't you say you'd be back home in a few days last time? It's been more than ten days now; when are you coming back?"
Lin Yang tilted his head slightly, his gaze looking towards the distant sky, and began to ponder.
In a few more days, the demolition announcement for Jinling Community would be released; once he signed the papers, he could go home and wait for the demolition funds to arrive.
If he went back now, he would have to come back to Xing City to sign later, which would be troublesome to travel back and forth.
He estimated he could probably go back home next week.
"Mom, in a few more days, at the earliest next week.
I still have some things to take care of recently, but they're mostly arranged, so don't worry."
His mother then asked:
"Are you coming back alone, or with someone? What about your girlfriend? Bring her back this time so Mom can see her."
Lin Yang couldn't help but smile when his mother mentioned a girlfriend, and explained:
"There's no girlfriend, Mom, don't overthink it.
The previous one was fake; she chased me for half a year, it was so annoying, so I pretended to agree to her."
After Lin Yang clarified, his mother didn't say much, only telling him to quickly find a girlfriend, as he was no longer young.
Lin Yang readily agreed, urged his mother to take care of herself, and to spend money if needed without saving for him, then hung up the phone.
Before, when he wasn't doing well, he was afraid of being criticized when he returned home, afraid of embarrassing his parents because of his lack of success.
Now that he had money and was successful, he would definitely bring them pride when he returned home.
Lin Yang hung up the phone and sat down next to Zhang Jun.
Hu Qian was sitting opposite him.
The sunlight fell on Hu Qian, outlining her graceful figure; the breeze gently stirred her hair, and a few playful strands brushed across her cheeks, adding a touch of captivating charm.
"Lin Yang, I heard your hometown is in Xiangxi, right?"
Lin Yang nodded slightly, a gentle smile appearing at the corner of his mouth:
"Yes, why do you ask all of a sudden?"
Hu Qian clapped her hands excitedly, her face beaming with uncontrollable joy:
"I've always wanted to travel to Xiangxi; I heard the scenery there is picturesque, with unique local customs.
The Qingming holiday is coming soon; why don't a few of us go together? It can be a relaxation, and you, as a local, can be our tour guide!"
Lin Yang didn't take Hu Qian's words seriously, assuming she was just making casual conversation, so he replied along with her suggestion:
"Sure! Although I'm from Xiangxi, I haven't really been to other places besides my hometown. This is a good opportunity for all of us to experience the charm of Xiangxi together."
Seeing Lin Yang agree, Hu Qian was overjoyed, her smile becoming even brighter, like a blooming sunflower:
"That's great! It's settled then; I'll start planning the itinerary when I get back. Just thinking about it makes me excited!"