That's it in the UK. You say that the British are conservative. The industrial revolution starts from the United Kingdom, but you want to say that the British enlightened. Similar laws like the Red Flag Law are still implemented in remote areas in the UK.
The reason why the "Red Flag Law" is called this weird name is because the "Red Flag Law" stipulates that a driver team must consist of three people. In addition to the driver and boilermaker (steam locomotive era), there must also be someone in front of the car. 55
Mi held the red flag and waved it constantly to clear the way for the locomotive.
So the speed of the car does not depend on the performance of the car, but on how fast the person holding the red flag can go.
Coming to Nyasaland, what impressed Hendrix deeply was the red color all over the mountains and plains!
Red symbolizes nobility and joy in traditional Chinese culture. The walls of the palace are red, the bride’s wedding dress is also red, and the high school wedding invitations are also red. Red is indispensable for anything that makes people happy.
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When Hendrix arrived in Los Angeles, it was the day of the Lantern Festival. With the experience of celebrating the Spring Festival, the Lantern Festival in Los Angeles was even more joyful. Every telephone pole on both sides of the expressway from the airport to Los Angeles was hung with a diameter of
The red lanterns, which are more than one meter tall, according to the Los Angeles City Government, have generated more than one million rand in revenue for Los Angeles businesses around the Spring Festival alone.
Entering downtown Luocheng, the endless rows of red lanterns were replaced by the Ruyi Festival, which symbolizes unity, happiness and peace. At this time, the streets were lined with lanterns in preparation for the evening celebrations.
"Gentlemen, there is good news and bad news. The bad news is that we can no longer move forward. To ensure safety, the roads ahead have been blocked; the good news is that it is very close to the Rhodesian Hotel, less than two kilometers away.
." The joy on the driver's face could not be concealed. He also hoped to get off work as soon as possible and spend the holidays with his family.
“It doesn’t matter, let’s just walk over.” Hendrix was also curious about the lively scene in front of him and eager to join in.
However, Hendrix also has concerns: "Is there no problem with the safety of Nyasaland?"
Safety?
The driver and Hermanus looked confused about this issue.
When was the last time a violent crime occurred in Los Angeles?
It feels so far away.
"There is absolutely no problem with security in Los Angeles. The people wearing black hats are policemen, and the people wearing white helmets are military police. If you have any questions, you can always ask anyone wearing a hat with a curved brim for help. Most of them are members of the Rifle Association. Very
I am willing to help strangers." The driver is from Luocheng and naturally knows Luocheng very well.
In fact, not far from the car, there were two police officers on duty.
Two police officers, a man and a woman, seemed to be not yet at work. The male police officer was frowning and guessing lantern riddles. The female police officer had a row of snacks in front of her, holding a cup of ice cream in her hand and was enjoying it, and she was holding a doll in her arms.
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Beside the male police officer, there were several children who seemed to be helping with suggestions, but it seemed that instead of helping, they were doing a disservice.
The male police officer was not angry either and discussed with the children in a serious manner. The scene was peaceful.
Hendrix couldn't say a word. Since arriving in southern Africa, Hendrix has experienced too many little surprises like this. Countless little surprises gathered together to present a vivid southern Africa to Hendrix.
In front of Derricks.
No matter what the outcome of this investigation is, Hendrix will never forget this trip.
Hendrix was very interested in the lantern riddles hanging under the lantern, and he also tried to participate. Unfortunately, Hendrix did not speak Chinese and could not understand the Chinese characters on the lantern riddles, so he could not appreciate the fun of this word game.
This made Hendrix feel serious frustration. Hendrix would not admit that he was trying to solve the lantern riddles because he was interested in those snacks.
It's okay if you want to eat snacks. If you can't guess the lantern riddles, you can spend money to buy them. However, it is very shameful to spend money on snacks in front of everyone.
Fortunately, there is also Hermanus. Small games like lantern riddles are just to add to the festive atmosphere. The difficulty is definitely not too high. Hermanus easily guessed a few lantern riddles and then went to get some small lantern riddles.
Snacks, eating and walking with Hendrix.
“It tastes good” Hendricks said he was very satisfied with the taste of the glutinous rice balls.
"Yes, glutinous rice balls are a traditional Chinese food. Black sesame seeds are ground into powder, then lard and white sugar are put in one after another and kneaded into a ball to make a filling. The outside is made into a round shape with glutinous rice flour, which symbolizes reunion.
Yuan glutinous rice balls are a must-eat food for the Chinese during the Lantern Festival, just like dumplings during the Spring Festival and moon cakes during the Mid-Autumn Festival, just like we eat turkey at Christmas," Hermanus explained while eating.
Hendricks thought of the smell of turkey and suddenly felt uncomfortable in his stomach. He quickly ate another glutinous rice dumpling to calm down his shock.
The turkey is too big and difficult to cook well, plus the cooking skills of the British
It’s okay not to mention it.
“This is much better than turkey.” Hendricks finished eating the glutinous rice balls, and then looked at the candy man next to him intently.
The master who made the candy man was a young man. He was wearing clean clothes and a white mask. While chatting with the children around him, his hand movements were extremely fast, and the small copper spoon was flying up and down, left and right.
, and soon an eagle spreading its wings and ready to fly appeared in front of the children.
The children were amazed by the craftsmanship of the candy man master. They clapped their hands and jumped and cheered loudly. The candy man master gave the newly made eagle to the youngest girl. The other children looked envious.
But no one objected.
Hendrix himself didn’t realize it, but when he saw this scene, his face was filled with a peaceful aunt’s smile.
Then Hendricks heard what seemed to be an argument nearby.
“You shouldn’t litter, you should throw the garbage in the trash can over there” a childish but righteous voice.
“They all do it, why can’t I?” Hendrix could tell that the voice belonged to John Campbell, a member of the investigation team.
The reason is very simple. After eating an ice cream, John Campbell threw the ice cream wrapper to the ground, and then a little girl next to him looked at him clearly.
What even Hendrix felt ashamed was that instead of correcting his mistakes, John Campbell loudly defended his actions.
"Look at who has done this around you? The cleanliness of the environment depends on all of us consciously protecting it. If you don't pick it up, I will call the police." The little girl was full of a sense of justice. The lady pushing the stroller next to her had a look on her face.
Looking at her lovingly, there was also a man who looked at John Campbell with a bad look on his face, probably the father of the little girl.
“It’s useless even if you call the police, I haven’t committed a crime!” John Campbell was still stubborn. Throwing rubbish casually is normal even in the square in front of Buckingham Palace.
There is no need for the little girl to call her. The policeman who was just guessing lantern riddles and eating food has already noticed the situation here.
Hendricks keenly noticed that before the female police officer came over, she deliberately took a few steps away and threw the wrapping paper in her hand into a trash can by the roadside.
“John, pick up the trash and apologize to this kid.” Hendricks already had a premonition that something was wrong and didn’t want to be embarrassed when he arrived in Los Angeles.
“I didn’t do anything wrong.” John Campbell looked unruly. He and Hendrix were not in the same department. Although Hendrix had a higher position, he had no control over John Campbell.
The joint investigation team is such a headache.
"Sir, you did make a mistake. The Los Angeles Public Security Ordinance stipulates that throwing garbage anywhere will result in a fine of not more than one rand. In view of your mistake and your refusal to admit it, your fine is the maximum amount." The male police officer said.
With a serious face, he casually took out the ticket and asked for a ticket.
“Police officer, this is a member of the investigation team who just came from London. I’m sorry, he doesn’t know this rule.” Although Hermanus felt equally ashamed, he had to step forward.
“Oh, sir from London,” the police officer said in a long voice. He made no move to put away the ticket. Instead, his voice was a bit teasing.
“What happened to the gentleman from London? Don’t forget that southern Africa was once a colony of London!” John Campbell had a rather sensitive self-esteem and immediately tried to find a place.
“The gentleman from London is indeed very powerful”
“I’m afraid he’s not a nobleman.”
“Don’t insult the word noble, our lord is also a noble!”
The onlookers booed, and they were not afraid of being heard by Hendrix.
"You said it was in the past, put away your ridiculous sense of superiority, admit it when you make a mistake, and don't set a bad example for the children." The female police officer was as cold as ice, completely different from the foodie just now.
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Hendricks looked around and realized that the surrounding environment was really clean, not to mention spotless. There was indeed no paper scraps, cigarette butts or anything like that.
Hendricks then took the initiative to bend down and build up the poor wrapping paper, and slapped John Campbell hard on the chest.
"Take your garbage back to your Ministry of the Interior, and I will explain to Minister William the reasons for letting you return to London. Your behavior has brought shame to our entire investigation team, and I can't even speak of it." Although Hendricks is not
John Campbell's direct superior still had a way to punish John Campbell.
"good!"
Some of the onlookers immediately applauded and cheered loudly.
John Campbell's face was red and he was holding the wrapping paper at a loss.
“Sorry, you have to pay a fine of one rand before you leave Los Angeles.” What surprised Hendricks was that the male police officer did not let John Campbell go.
Let it go?
Don’t be ridiculous, even Londoners, don’t expect to get any preferential treatment in Los Angeles. Southern Africa has passed the stage of compromise and development, and there is no need to aggravate yourself.
