The sky collapsed, and in the blink of an eye, I found myself transported to Nanluoguxiang.

As soon as Li Kaixin entered the transportation station, he saw Master Chen squatting in front of the car checking the tires.

"Good morning, Master." Li Kaixin quickly stepped forward to greet him.

Master Chen looked up when he heard the sound and carefully examined Li Kaixin from head to toe. Seeing that her complexion was rosy, he breathed a sigh of relief.

Li Kaixin looked at him with some confusion, "Master, what are you looking at?"

"Let's see if you're just putting on a brave face."

Master Chen straightened up and dusted off his hands: "I understand that young people care about their image in yesterday's situation, but they still need to take care of their health."

Li Kaixin smiled broadly at Master Chen: "Master, I've been learning to drive with you for over a month now, don't you know me? If I really couldn't drink, I definitely wouldn't force myself."

"I believe you, but you're still young, and this must be the first time you've drunk so much. As your mentor, how can I not keep a close eye on you?" Master Chen stared into Li Kaixin's eyes.

These words startled Li Kaixin. If his master hadn't reminded him, he would have almost forgotten that his body was still underage.

This act of kindness brought tears to Li Kaixin's eyes: "Thank you, Master."

"What are you thanking me for!"

Master Chen waved his hand and handed the wrench to Li Kaixin: "Since you're alright, come and lend a hand. There's a strange noise coming from the drive shaft of this car. Listen and see what's wrong."

The master and apprentice worked together seamlessly, one handing over tools and the other performing repairs.

About an hour and a half later.

Director Xie appeared in the parking lot and waved to Li Kaixin from afar: "Kaixin, come here for a second!"

Li Kaixin put down his tools and said to his master, "Master, Director Xie is looking for me. I'll go see him."

"Go ahead," Master Chen said without looking up.

As Li Kaixin followed Director Xie through the parking lot, a vague guess formed in his mind.

When Director Xie stopped in front of a brand-new car, Li Kaixin couldn't help but widen her eyes in surprise.

Director Xie patted the car door, beaming, "How about it? You'll be driving it from now on."

"Uncle Xie, is this really for me?"

"I heard that newly promoted drivers usually don't get new cars." Li Kaixin touched the brand-new car body in disbelief.

Director Xie smiled meaningfully: "You have to thank Station Chief Zhao for this. He practically wore himself out trying to get this car for you."

Seeing Li Kaixin's surprised expression, he added, "But you don't need to feel too much pressure. If it weren't for your determination to get your driver's license in just one month, even if Station Master Zhao wanted to help you, he wouldn't have been able to."

Li Kaixin nodded solemnly: "Uncle Xie, I understand. I will definitely go and thank Station Chief Zhao in person."

"That's right."

Director Xie patted Li Kaixin on the shoulder with satisfaction, then said, "Now go up and try it out!"

"good!"

Li Kaixin deftly opened the car door and jumped into the driver's seat.

Looking around the car, I gently turned the steering wheel. Although it still felt heavy, the experience was different.

Not long after.

Seeing Li Kaixin get out of the car after the test drive, Director Xie asked with a smile, "Are you satisfied?"

Li Kaixin winked mischievously: "Uncle Xie, if you're still not satisfied, then I'd be really ungrateful."

"I'm glad you're satisfied. I'll head back to my office now. You can familiarize yourself with the new car," Director Xie said, glancing at his watch.

This morning was far from peaceful.

Whenever Li Kaixin walks around the new car, he can always feel the gazes coming from all directions.

The apprentices' undisguised envy and the veteran masters' somewhat sour gazes made Li Kaixin feel rather uncomfortable.

At lunchtime in the cafeteria, Wu Tian and Qian Dazhuang came over with their lunchboxes.

Wu Tian said enviously, "Kaixin, you're really something! You just got a permanent position and you're already driving a new car!"

"Yes, yes! My master drove for five years and he's still driving that old Jiefang truck now," Qian Dazhuang chimed in.

Li Kaixin smiled sheepishly and explained to the two of them, "It's all thanks to the station leaders' help."

"Come on! If you weren't so capable, the leaders wouldn't have a reason to take care of you!" Wu Tian said irritably.

In the afternoon, Li Kaixin had her first time driving her own car on a mission.

The task at hand is to assist the steel rolling mill in transporting a batch of steel to the steel plant.

Due to a shortage of manpower in the steel rolling mill's transportation team, they specifically asked the transportation station for help.

When Li Kaixin drove his car into the steel rolling mill area, the loading and unloading workers were already waiting at the warehouse entrance.

I had initially thought I might run into Li Huaide, but then I realized that Li Huaide was mainly in charge of logistics, so I probably wouldn't see him.

The loading process went smoothly; the workers were quick and efficient, and soon the steel was neatly stacked in the wagon.

Li Kaixin carefully inspected the area and then drove towards the steel plant.

About an hour later, the steel plant came into view.

For some reason, Li Kaixin felt that the name of the steel factory was particularly familiar.

As Li Kaixin drove into the factory area and stopped in front of the warehouse, a familiar figure made him realize something for a moment.

It turned out to be that arrogant purchasing agent I met the first time I went to a state-run restaurant to sell meat.

Unlike when they first met, this former purchasing agent was now wearing work clothes and struggling to unload steel with other movers.

His disheveled appearance was a far cry from his former imposing manner.

Li Kaixin found the person in charge of on-site coordination and offered him a cigarette.

"Comrade, I have something to ask you."

"That mover over there looks familiar. Was he in the purchasing department before?"

The dispatcher took the cigarette, glanced at it, and lowered his voice:

"You mean him? He must have offended a leader in the purchasing department and was demoted to the workshop."

"This guy never changed his temper. He talked back to the foreman in the workshop again, and as a result, he was assigned to do manual labor."

"They say they want to reform people's thinking, but when exactly that will happen is anyone's guess."

"So that's how it is."

Li Kaixin nodded, then thanked the dispatcher, saying, "Thank you, comrade!"

"You're welcome," the dispatcher waved his hand.

Li Kaixin watched the busy figure from afar, feeling no urge to kick someone when they're down. On the contrary, he felt that the person's current situation was already miserable enough.

So he stopped worrying about it, shook his head, and focused on his work.

The unloading process went smoothly without any further problems.

After returning to the transportation station, it was almost time to get off work.

Li Kaixin carefully parked the car and was about to pack up and leave work when Director Xie's voice called out to her.

"Everyone, gather here! There's an important announcement!" Director Xie shouted from the center of the parking lot.

Once everyone had arrived, Director Xie looked around and solemnly announced:

"I just received a notice from my superiors that we need to make a long-distance trip to Inner Mongolia tomorrow morning."

"All vehicles, get ready. As usual, please prepare your belongings and ten days' worth of rations."

A murmur of discussion immediately arose in the parking lot.

After the chatter in the parking lot subsided, Director Xie spoke again: "Everyone can leave now and go home to prepare."

As soon as he finished speaking, everyone in the parking lot left the transportation station, and Li Kaixin followed the flow of people home.