The Most Random System

Driver: "(;☉_☉)!"

Hey, hold on.

This is information overload.

"Ah... um..." Although he still couldn’t figure out what was going on, the driver instinctively restarted the vehicle.

The entire conversation actually only lasted about ten seconds, but for a car that was already started and moving, it covered a significant distance.

However, Lin Li wasn’t in a rush at all. First, because this small road was straight, he could see the tail lights of the van from afar. Secondly, Lin Li had already "marked" that van in advance, so it didn’t matter if they drove it into the mountains; he’d track it anywhere.

No matter where it escapes, the car can be locked on.

"Driver, what’s your phone number? Is your Alipay tied to the same number?"

"Well, it is. 170..."

"Alipay transaction of one hundred yuan."

Once the driver reported his number, his personal phone in the car immediately displayed a voice notification.

"Driver, I’ll send you this hundred first, and then I’ll transfer another hundred for any lost work time later," Lin Li added.

The driver raised his eyebrows, and as he came to his senses, combined with the money in hand, he felt obligated to follow Lin Li’s requests.

The driver’s expression became serious, and he sat up straight:

"Little guy, it’s that van in the distance, right? Alright, no worries, whether it’s your boyfriend or that person of color, I’ll definitely catch them for you today!"

The driver now showed a touch of Uncle Li’s spirit, pressing down on the accelerator, and the car immediately accelerated.

The powerful push-back sensation hit.

This made Lin Li a bit worried:

"Driver, there’s no need to rush. I have that car’s location tracked, so we can follow slowly. We’re already seriously speeding now, and if anything unexpected happens, it won’t be good for anyone."

In some sense, it’s deserted here, but because it’s deserted, accidents are more likely due to limited visibility, roadblocks, etc.

If someone suddenly emerges from the bushes, having just finished their business, and gets hit, it’ll be troublesome.

Upon hearing this, the car slowed a bit, and the driver touched his forehead, slightly innocently said, "I wasn’t speeding; the navigation would turn red and give a warning if I was."

Lin Li was silent for a moment, but couldn’t help mentioning:

"Driver, but you don’t have the navigation turned on."

Driver: "Then I wasn’t speeding."

Lin Li: "(;✧゜○゜)?!"

What kind of materialistic yet idealistic notion of speeding is this?

Speeding is entirely based on whether there’s an accident or a photo taken, right?

Jeez.

"No, no, no, driver, really slow down," Lin Li wasn’t worried about a crash himself, since when the "Solid as a Rock" is activated, nothing happens, so it was for the driver’s own good. If something happens, Lin Li would feel uneasy:

"It’s late at night, no need for this, better not exceed forty."

According to Nansang’s local regulations, this type of road has a speed limit of 40.

"And, by the way, I was just joking earlier, that van doesn’t have my boyfriend and the cheating person of color. The driver is actually a thief who stole someone else’s pet. Actually, going too fast might alert him that we’re chasing him, which would be troublesome."

Lin Li also revealed the truth, since it didn’t matter to say it; the previous words were just to attract attention.

"Ah? A criminal?" The driver was stunned and immediately slowed the car down considerably, looking worriedly at Lin Li: "How do you know he’s a criminal? Why chase him if you know? Did he steal something from you? But that can’t be right, you’re so leisurely calling my car, not rushing..."

The driver’s words were cautious.

He was really scared.

In this deserted countryside.

A middle-aged man also needs to protect himself when out, and the driver suddenly worried if this person is luring him to an isolated place with the van people?

Who knows if Lin Li was joking earlier, and once they reach the destination, if someone indeed gets out of the van with a person of color, and then these two and Lin Li cunningly approach him, what should he do?

And he considers himself reasonably attractive, a real old baby!

Seeing the driver’s questions and expression, Lin Li noticed his concerns and smiled, speaking in a more serious tone:

"Driver, don’t worry. I know he’s likely a suspect due to prior investigations. Trust me, I’m a good person. In fact, I’ve often assisted the police with cases before. Here, you can see proof on my phone that might reassure you."

Lin Li took out his phone, scrolled through the album, opened a few photos, and showed them to the driver.

"This is a picture of me and Uncle Sanqiao, and here with Uncle Yan from the Nansang Branch. We handled a case together just last week.

Driver, look, here are photos from the scene when we caught a fake cigarette production gang. Hey, this is me.

There’s also the banner they awarded me; I’ve assisted them many times.

This time is no different. Look, does this reassure you? If not, I’ve got chat records with these uncles, or I can call them now?"

The driver gazed at the photos on Lin Li’s phone and relaxed, letting out a sigh of relief.

Looks genuine, a lot more reassuring.

"Alright, kid, in that case...I believe you," the driver sat up straight again, nodded, and then asked, "But still, should we call the police first? How many people are in the van? If we go up rashly, might it be dangerous?"

"No need to worry, driver. When the time comes, you won’t need to do anything. I alone can handle it, you can just film the whole thing from a distance as evidence," knowing what the driver was concerned about, Lin Li replied with a smile.

"Alright." The driver nodded slowly yet firmly.

After considering it, he was in!

Since the kid said so, safety should be assured.

If he can make a viral video, gain some fame on platforms, they might even reward him!

Following Lin Li’s cue, the car sped up but not too noticeably, slowly closing the gap with the van.

"Definitely doesn’t look like a legit car, faking the license plate."

When the distance reduced to dozens of meters, the driver commented.

Following the driver’s gaze, Lin Li looked over, and indeed, the license plate was partially covered with a large leaf.

"Was that intentional? I thought the leaf blew on during driving and naturally stuck there," Lin Li chuckled.

The driver chuckled, shaking his head:

"How could that be? It’s unlikely such a coincidence would happen, typically leaves couldn’t stick so tightly.

Definitely done by the driver beforehand to avoid surveillance, and if caught, he’d excuse saying it got stuck on the road.

However, this method is quite crude, using a leaf works, but really smart ones use fishing line tied to the wiper, end attached to the leaf covering the license. If encountering inspections, simply turning on the wiper would remove the leaf, showing the license again—it’s both discreet and convenient."

Lin Li: "O.o?"

This is genuinely new knowledge.

Lin Li looked admiringly at the driver: "Respect, respect, you actually know this stuff."

"It’s not me though, I don’t have much, my former roommate shared it," the driver laughed, waving his hand.

"Roommate knows his stuff."

"Yeah," the driver nodded, "Unfortunately, after I was released from detention, he got sent to prison, never met again."

Lin Li: "o.O?"

What kind of roommates have you had?

Driver, you know your stuff too, maybe less than your roommate, but definitely something.

"Driver, how did you end up inside..."

"Me?" The driver sighed upon hearing this, "It’s a bit embarrassing, one can’t help mentioning Xiling’s dark turmoil at the chicken farm last year..."

Lin Li: "..."

Again?

Lin Li confirmed.

This world is just one giant chicken farm.