Chapter 9: Hitchhiking
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Josh removed his hood when he left the warehouse and hit the road.
Although it was a convertible, Josh had raised the soft top before leaving, so as long as he pulled up his collar, people outside couldn’t see his face.
Josh also didn’t drive the car directly back home.
After all, a Cadillac V-16 in this era was too conspicuous. If Josh drove this car back home, it would be like telling the Mafia he had stolen it.
So Josh drove the car straight out of the city.
Then, not far from the city, he found a secluded forest and stored the car there. He then changed into a set of clothes he had never worn from the system’s warehouse and burned his original clothes in a fire.
Perfect.
Let the Mafia search for it. They can turn Chicago upside down and see if they can find it.
The only problem was that he had no means of transportation without the Cadillac.
It was a few kilometers away from the city, not too far but not too close.
Josh didn’t want to walk back.
So after leaving the forest, he went to the side of the road and prepared to hitchhike.
Hitchhiking culture in America had already emerged when cars became popular in the 1920s, so it wasn’t anything new.
Of course, there were risks involved, but this was the outskirts of Chicago, and those professional bandits wouldn’t operate in such areas.
If Josh was unlucky enough to encounter them, he had plenty of guns in his system’s warehouse.
However, not all car owners were willing to pick up hitchhikers.
The first few cars ignored Josh’s waving.
Fortunately, his luck was alright. After about ten minutes, a car that had just passed him suddenly slowed down and stopped.
Josh hurriedly ran up to it.
This is a beautiful convertible car similar to Josh’s Cadillac V-16. Of course, like Josh’s car before, the roof of this car is raised. After all, the weather is still quite cold, and if the roof is open, it’s enough to freeze people into popsicles.
The car’s hood ornament, the flying lady badge, reveals the car’s identity, Packard.
People in the 21st century rarely hear this name because the brand ended its history in 1958.
But in the 1920s to 1940s, Packard was a renowned luxury car brand like Cadillac in the United States.
The brand’s badge is not just one kind but three types based on different production times and models: the flying lady, the swan, and the crystal lady. Among them, the flying lady is the most abundant and representative of its peak period.
For example, this Packard 8 is a classic model.
Although the price is not as high as the Cadillac V-16, it still costs more than two thousand dollars and is definitely a luxury car.
But when Josh saw the car’s driver, he realized that the car was beautiful, and the person in the car was even more beautiful.
Yes, the driver was a woman and a very beautiful woman.
With delicate snow-white skin, bright red lips, exquisite facial features, and a head of gold curly hair that was a symbol of the era, wearing a smooth fur coat, she was elegant and graceful, a beautiful contemporary American woman.
“Hello, handsome boy. Are you in trouble?” The woman in the driver’s seat smiled and asked Josh.
She was going to ignore Josh, but a casual glance made her see Josh’s appearance, and she couldn’t help but stop the car.
There’s nothing to be done. Although Josh looks a bit young, his looks and physique are really impressive.
With his characteristic German golden-brown hair and light blue eyes, paired with delicate facial features and no freckles, although he is not yet 16 years old, he is already close to 1.8 meters tall and very upright.
The only flaw is that he seems a bit malnourished and lacks exercise, making him look a bit thin, but this adds some femininity to Josh. Of course, this kind of soft and feminine beauty is similar to that of an older brother, not that of someone who like eats bananas.”
So no matter what era it is, having a good appearance is always good.
This beautiful woman also saw Josh’s handsomeness. Otherwise, as a lone woman, she would not have stopped the car in such a place.
“Good afternoon, beautiful lady. I’m sorry to bother you, but my friend played a prank on me and left me stranded in this wilderness, so I was hoping you could give me a ride.” Josh politely asked for help.
“Oh, poor child, it seems your friends are not very nice. Get in the car quickly, don’t freeze.” Upon hearing Josh’s words, the woman immediately invited him warmly to get in the car.
“What’s your name?” After Josh got into the car, the beautiful woman started the car and asked.
“Josh, Josh Kane. What should I call you, madam?” Josh asked. The word “madam” was not a problem since the large diamond ring on the woman’s left ring finger on the steering wheel was quite noticeable.
Although diamonds in this era were not as expensive as they would be in the future, they are still not cheap.
And that diamond ring on the lady’s hand is at least 10 carats or more, which later generations would call a pigeon egg. In 60 years, it would be worth millions of dollars.
Even though diamonds just started marketing in this era, this ring is estimated to be worth nearly $10,000.
Wow, this is a rich woman.
Of course, the diamond ring may be fake.
But judging from the lady’s attire and this Packard, the probability of that is low.
“Margaret Wendys.” Margaret smiled and replied.
“Hello, Mrs. Wendys, you are a kind and beautiful angel. If not for you, I would have had to walk several miles with an empty stomach to get home.” Josh complimented.
“Oh, Josh, you really know how to flatter people.” Margaret was also pleased to hear Josh’s compliment.
“Madam, I’m not flattering you. I’m sincere. You are the most beautiful woman I have ever seen in my life.” Josh said seriously. Hmm, he’s not lying. At least in his current life, Mrs. Wendys is the most beautiful woman he has ever seen, far surpassing even Daenerys.
Especially that mature female charm, which is completely lacking in the petite and slender figure of the Dragon Queen.
And for some reason, Josh always felt that this lady was somewhat familiar. Could she be a celebrity?
He didn’t know much about the celebrities of this era, and for a moment, he couldn’t recall who she might be.
“Stop it. Save that kind of talk for those young girls. It won’t work on me.” Margaret said, not taking it seriously, but her smile indicated that she was still charmed by Josh’s words.
“Madam, are you a female star? I feel that the Hollywood actresses don’t have your grace.” Josh asked tentatively.
“Is that a compliment? But I’m afraid I’ll have to disappoint you. I’m just an ordinary housewife.” Margaret smiled and shook her head.
An ordinary housewife? Yeah right! Josh looked at the luxurious car beneath him, the huge diamond, and the luxurious fur coat, silently rolling his eyes in his mind.
Chapter 9: Hitchhiking
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Josh removed his hood when he left the warehouse and hit the road.
Although it was a convertible, Josh had raised the soft top before leaving, so as long as he pulled up his collar, people outside couldn’t see his face.
Josh also didn’t drive the car directly back home.
After all, a Cadillac V-16 in this era was too conspicuous. If Josh drove this car back home, it would be like telling the Mafia he had stolen it.
So Josh drove the car straight out of the city.
Then, not far from the city, he found a secluded forest and stored the car there. He then changed into a set of clothes he had never worn from the system’s warehouse and burned his original clothes in a fire.
Perfect.
Let the Mafia search for it. They can turn Chicago upside down and see if they can find it.
The only problem was that he had no means of transportation without the Cadillac.
It was a few kilometers away from the city, not too far but not too close.
Josh didn’t want to walk back.
So after leaving the forest, he went to the side of the road and prepared to hitchhike.
Hitchhiking culture in America had already emerged when cars became popular in the 1920s, so it wasn’t anything new.
Of course, there were risks involved, but this was the outskirts of Chicago, and those professional bandits wouldn’t operate in such areas.
If Josh was unlucky enough to encounter them, he had plenty of guns in his system’s warehouse.
However, not all car owners were willing to pick up hitchhikers.
The first few cars ignored Josh’s waving.
Fortunately, his luck was alright. After about ten minutes, a car that had just passed him suddenly slowed down and stopped.
Josh hurriedly ran up to it.
This is a beautiful convertible car similar to Josh’s Cadillac V-16. Of course, like Josh’s car before, the roof of this car is raised. After all, the weather is still quite cold, and if the roof is open, it’s enough to freeze people into popsicles.
The car’s hood ornament, the flying lady badge, reveals the car’s identity, Packard.
People in the 21st century rarely hear this name because the brand ended its history in 1958.
But in the 1920s to 1940s, Packard was a renowned luxury car brand like Cadillac in the United States.
The brand’s badge is not just one kind but three types based on different production times and models: the flying lady, the swan, and the crystal lady. Among them, the flying lady is the most abundant and representative of its peak period.
For example, this Packard 8 is a classic model.
Although the price is not as high as the Cadillac V-16, it still costs more than two thousand dollars and is definitely a luxury car.
But when Josh saw the car’s driver, he realized that the car was beautiful, and the person in the car was even more beautiful.
Yes, the driver was a woman and a very beautiful woman.
With delicate snow-white skin, bright red lips, exquisite facial features, and a head of gold curly hair that was a symbol of the era, wearing a smooth fur coat, she was elegant and graceful, a beautiful contemporary American woman.
“Hello, handsome boy. Are you in trouble?” The woman in the driver’s seat smiled and asked Josh.
She was going to ignore Josh, but a casual glance made her see Josh’s appearance, and she couldn’t help but stop the car.
There’s nothing to be done. Although Josh looks a bit young, his looks and physique are really impressive.
With his characteristic German golden-brown hair and light blue eyes, paired with delicate facial features and no freckles, although he is not yet 16 years old, he is already close to 1.8 meters tall and very upright.
The only flaw is that he seems a bit malnourished and lacks exercise, making him look a bit thin, but this adds some femininity to Josh. Of course, this kind of soft and feminine beauty is similar to that of an older brother, not that of someone who like eats bananas.”
So no matter what era it is, having a good appearance is always good.
This beautiful woman also saw Josh’s handsomeness. Otherwise, as a lone woman, she would not have stopped the car in such a place.
“Good afternoon, beautiful lady. I’m sorry to bother you, but my friend played a prank on me and left me stranded in this wilderness, so I was hoping you could give me a ride.” Josh politely asked for help.
“Oh, poor child, it seems your friends are not very nice. Get in the car quickly, don’t freeze.” Upon hearing Josh’s words, the woman immediately invited him warmly to get in the car.
“What’s your name?” After Josh got into the car, the beautiful woman started the car and asked.
“Josh, Josh Kane. What should I call you, madam?” Josh asked. The word “madam” was not a problem since the large diamond ring on the woman’s left ring finger on the steering wheel was quite noticeable.
Although diamonds in this era were not as expensive as they would be in the future, they are still not cheap.
And that diamond ring on the lady’s hand is at least 10 carats or more, which later generations would call a pigeon egg. In 60 years, it would be worth millions of dollars.
Even though diamonds just started marketing in this era, this ring is estimated to be worth nearly $10,000.
Wow, this is a rich woman.
Of course, the diamond ring may be fake.
But judging from the lady’s attire and this Packard, the probability of that is low.
“Margaret Wendys.” Margaret smiled and replied.
“Hello, Mrs. Wendys, you are a kind and beautiful angel. If not for you, I would have had to walk several miles with an empty stomach to get home.” Josh complimented.
“Oh, Josh, you really know how to flatter people.” Margaret was also pleased to hear Josh’s compliment.
“Madam, I’m not flattering you. I’m sincere. You are the most beautiful woman I have ever seen in my life.” Josh said seriously. Hmm, he’s not lying. At least in his current life, Mrs. Wendys is the most beautiful woman he has ever seen, far surpassing even Daenerys.
Especially that mature female charm, which is completely lacking in the petite and slender figure of the Dragon Queen.
And for some reason, Josh always felt that this lady was somewhat familiar. Could she be a celebrity?
He didn’t know much about the celebrities of this era, and for a moment, he couldn’t recall who she might be.
“Stop it. Save that kind of talk for those young girls. It won’t work on me.” Margaret said, not taking it seriously, but her smile indicated that she was still charmed by Josh’s words.
“Madam, are you a female star? I feel that the Hollywood actresses don’t have your grace.” Josh asked tentatively.
“Is that a compliment? But I’m afraid I’ll have to disappoint you. I’m just an ordinary housewife.” Margaret smiled and shook her head.
An ordinary housewife? Yeah right! Josh looked at the luxurious car beneath him, the huge diamond, and the luxurious fur coat, silently rolling his eyes in his mind.
