On the vast land where urban and rural areas are intertwined, the roads are like a web, connecting one village after another with the bustling markets. Old Zhou’s electric tricycle with a canopy is a great helper for his daily travel and making a living. Under the canopy, it carries his goods and dreams, shuttling through streets and alleys, witnessing the passage of time and the various aspects of life. And the special dual-head onboard fan with a strong wind design installed inside the canopy is just like an envoy of a gentle breeze in summer, bringing a bit of coolness during the sweltering journeys, and there are also many unforgettable stories behind it.

Old Zhou is nearly sixty years old. The years have carved deep wrinkles on his face, but they have also cultivated his gentleness and tenacity. His electric tricycle with a canopy is mainly used to sell some seasonal fruits and small groceries. In the scorching summer, the sun is blazing like fire, and the earth seems to be smoking from the heat. Every time he goes out to purchase goods or set up a stall, the stuffy heat inside the vehicle often makes Old Zhou feel extremely uncomfortable. So, he made up his mind to install this special dual-head onboard fan with a strong wind design.

This fan has a unique design. The two fan heads can freely adjust their directions, and it has a strong wind power that can quickly dispel the hot air inside the vehicle. Old Zhou cherishes it very much. Before using it each time, he will carefully check whether the fan’s wiring is intact and whether the fan blades are damaged. He deeply understands that in such a sweltering environment, once the fan breaks down, the long journey will become even more unbearable.

Once, Old Zhou went to the fruit wholesale market in the neighboring town to purchase goods. When he set off in the early morning, the sun was already burning hot in the sky. He filled the canopy of the tricycle with fruits, started the vehicle, and turned on the dual-head fan at the same time. The cool wind blew on his face, making his originally restless mood a little calmer. Along the way, he hummed a little tune, imagining that this batch of fruits could be sold at a good price in the market.

However, halfway there, the road ahead suddenly encountered road construction, and clouds of dust were raised. Old Zhou had to slow down and drive carefully on the bumpy road. At this moment, the fan suddenly made a strange “buzzing” sound, and then the wind power gradually weakened. Old Zhou was startled and quickly stopped the vehicle to check. He saw that one of the fan heads had somehow been caught in a piece of plastic sheeting, which tightly wrapped around the fan blades, causing the fan to malfunction. Although the other fan was still rotating, the wind power of a single one was hardly enough to counteract the constantly rising temperature inside the vehicle.

Big beads of sweat immediately appeared on Old Zhou’s forehead, and he was extremely anxious. There was no village in front and no inn behind, and all around were construction sites. He couldn’t find anyone to turn to for help at all. He tried to remove the wrapped plastic sheeting by himself, but the space inside the canopy was so narrow that he could hardly move his hands freely. After a lot of effort, he only managed to tear off a small part.

As time went by, the temperature inside the vehicle kept rising, and the fruits were also in danger of being spoiled by the stuffy heat. Old Zhou was both anxious and helpless. He kept wiping the sweat on his face with a towel and pacing back and forth beside the vehicle. Just when he was almost desperate, a passing motorcycle stopped. The rider was a young man. When he saw Old Zhou’s anxious look, he asked what had happened. Old Zhou pointed at the fan and briefly explained the situation.

Without saying a word, the young man took out a small knife from his motorcycle, got into the canopy, and helped to clean up the wrapped plastic sheeting. With the young man’s efforts, the plastic sheeting was finally completely removed. Old Zhou was extremely grateful and thanked him repeatedly. The young man smiled and said, “Uncle, you’re welcome. It’s impossible to do without a fan in such a hot summer.”

Old Zhou restarted the fan, and the dual-head fan started whirring again. The strong wind filled the entire canopy in an instant. He breathed a sigh of relief, and his heart was full of gratitude to the young man. This experience made Old Zhou understand even more clearly the importance of this dual-head fan to him.

Since then, Old Zhou has not only checked the fan more carefully during daily maintenance but also prepared a simple protective net for the fan to prevent similar situations from happening again. And that special dual-head onboard fan with a strong wind design has continued to accompany Old Zhou, bringing coolness and comfort to his travels in the electric tricycle with a canopy during the hot summer days, becoming an indispensable little happiness in his life journey.