Siheyuan: Why does your brother beat you up every day, Shazhu?

He Weiguo nodded frankly without hiding anything:

"Yes, Captain Wen, I just happened to meet Director Liu at the mall that day."

Wen Tiezhu frowned habitually, but this time he didn't frown in anger, but with a sense of relief and intimacy:

"Hey! Don't call me Captain, it's awkward! Just call me Lao Wen!"

"To be honest, brother, when I heard the other day that the factory was going to send a car to transport a newcomer's personal belongings, I was really unhappy!"

"I wonder which idiot with connections has been forced in to get a free meal!"

"But after meeting you today and knowing your background, brother, I'm convinced! I'm really convinced!"

"A motor soldier in the Korean War for ten years—that's real skill! I, Wen Tiezhu, admire people with real skills!"

He patted his chest, and his greasy work clothes made a snapping sound.

He Weiguo felt his frankness and respect, and smiled:

"Lao Wen, you're too polite. From now on, we'll be brothers, stirring the same pot with a ladle."

"Yes! That's right!" Wen Tiezhu was very happy that He Weiguo came forward and waved his hand:

"Brother, I have complete confidence in your skills in driving and repairing cars!"

"However, you still need to familiarize yourself with the factory's delivery routes, the entrances to each workshop, and the warehouse rules."

"Like this!" He turned and shouted to Liu Jun who was checking the tires not far away:

"Liu Jun! Brother Weiguo will be with you today!"

"Take a couple of trips, show him the way, and explain everything about our business, inside and out, to him!"

"Okay! Captain! Don't worry! I'll take care of it!" Liu Jun put down the crowbar in his hand, answered loudly, and walked over with a smile on his face.

Wen Tiezhu nodded with satisfaction and added to He Weiguo, pointing at the GAZ truck parked on the field:

"By the way, Weiguo, you've seen all the stuff in our factory. It's these old GAZs and a few even older Chevrolets. They're all retired from the battlefield."

"Before driving, you must check the car inside and out. The engine oil, water tank, brakes, tires, drive shaft... nothing can be neglected!"

"If this thing breaks down on the road, it's no joke! Besides,"

He pointed to a few young faces in the distance that were peeking inquisitively and looking a little embarrassed:

"Those guys are apprentices of our transport team, and they are also the future talents of our team."

"I really can't handle it all by myself. If you have time in the future, please help me and take care of them."

"After teaching them, we can relax a little!" His tone was filled with the sense of responsibility of an old technician.

He Weiguo had no objection to this.

Since the captain has spoken, this is his job.

He has no problem teaching technology within the rules.

He responded readily, "Okay, Lao Wen, I'll do whatever you arrange. It's my duty to guide new people."

Seeing that He Weiguo agreed readily and without excuses or pretense, Wen Tiezhu felt that he was just the right person.

He likes people who are straightforward, capable and can take on responsibilities!

He took out a half-pack of crumpled Daqianmen cigarettes, took one himself, and handed one to He Weiguo:

"Have one?"

He Weiguo took it with a smile: "Thanks, Lao Wen."

Wen Tiezhu gave Liu Jun another one.

The three of them lit their cigarettes with Wen Tiezhu's greasy matches.

Wen Tiezhu blew out a puff of smoke and said to Liu Jun:

"Liu Jun, I'll leave Brother Weiguo to you. Today's mission is light, just two deliveries. After you're done, familiarize him with the area. Don't rush!"

"Understood!" Liu Jun responded and said to He Weiguo with a smile, "Let's go, Brother Weiguo! Let's go get the order first!"

He Weiguo followed Liu Jun to the row of red brick bungalows on the side of the field, carrying brand new work clothes and lunch box in his hands.

Liu Jun glanced at what he was holding, a trace of envy flashed in his eyes, and he couldn't help but sigh:

"Hey, brother Weiguo, your idea is great!"

"I reported in the day before, and they already had their work clothes, gloves, and even their lunch boxes! They were brand new!"

He Weiguo was stunned:

"Huh? Bro, isn't it normal to get work clothes when you go to work?"

Liu Jun waved his hand and lowered his voice:

"Oh! How can it be so fast!"

"Usually, newcomers make do with old makeshift clothes for the first week."

"We have to wait until the political review materials and files are completely collected before the administrative department will approve the uniforms, and they may not even be new!"

"You have to buy your own lunch box. The factory can only give you an enamel bowl to eat in!"

"Your whole set is brand new, tsk tsk..."

There was no jealousy in his tone, only pure surprise and the realization that "he does have a background".

He Weiguo suddenly realized.

It turned out that although Section Chief Zhang Youhai did not send him here personally, the silent care he gave him was already sufficient!

He had a deeper understanding of Zhou Zhenbang's "arrangements" and felt a little embarrassed.

He explained vaguely:

"Well, maybe... Section Chief Zhang saw that I was a veteran and gave me some special treatment."

Liu Jun smiled knowingly and didn't pursue the matter any further.

He values ​​He Weiguo more as a person - he has a background but is not arrogant, he has strong skills and knows etiquette.

He changed the subject and pointed to a room in front:

"Let's go get the dispatch form and keys first! You can drive it later and see how this old Gas is performing. How is it any different from the car you drove in the army?"

"On the way, I'll explain the factory's delivery rules. From picking up the goods from the warehouse to getting the delivery permit, and then to the contact persons in each workshop... there are so many tricks!"

"Also, you have to be careful when you're out there. Fuel consumption, road conditions, dealing with loaders... I'll explain everything to you, bro!"

Chapter 72 Delivery Rules

The two walked side by side towards the dispatch room, and Liu Jun explained in a low voice as they walked:

"Weiguo, get the delivery order, it's usually in the dispatch room."

"But there is one exception—" He paused deliberately:

"For the job of delivering the special supply system, you have to go to the factory committee office to get the documents."

"Today's trip is the same route, delivering to the Friendship Store and the District Party Committee Office."

He looked at He Weiguo with a questioning look in his eyes and continued:

"Compared to ordinary dispatch, the process of delivering special supplies is worlds apart."

“There need to be more rules and procedures!”

He Weiguo nodded in understanding.

He understood that in this special era of extremely strict material control, every step involving a place like the Friendship Store, which serves only foreign affairs agencies, must be done with extra caution.

The considerations behind this are so complicated that it is impossible to explain them all in a few words.

As they were talking, the two of them had already hurried to the factory committee office.

The atmosphere here is obviously much more solemn than that in the dispatch room.

Liu Jun greeted the person at the door familiarly, and soon, a "Special Supply Material Delivery Order" with a bright red seal was handed to him.

The paper used for the documents seems to be thicker than usual.

After obtaining this crucial "pass", the two immediately returned to the parking lot.

He started the old GAZ and drove straight to a heavily guarded area deep inside the factory - a special loading point for special supplies.

As soon as the car stopped, He Weiguo felt that this place was unusual.

The loading process is supervised by two serious-looking personnel:

One was a security officer with a gun and sharp eyes.

The other was a clerk from the factory committee office, wearing glasses and with a pen tucked into his chest.

The two men stared intently at every box in the porter's hands, checking the product names and quantities on the documents meticulously.

All the cargo boxes with special markings were finally safely loaded into the carriage.

Just when He Weiguo thought he could close the door and leave, a scene that surprised him a little occurred.

The security officer did not leave, but instead began to conduct an extremely detailed inspection of the GAZ vehicle!

He crouched down and carefully checked the car chassis, the gaps between the tires, under the hood and even under the driver's seat, leaving no corner where items might be hidden.

After confirming that there was nothing else amiss with the vehicle, he stood up.

"Okay, you can go now. Be careful on the road and don't break the seal!"

He Weiguo then walked to the front of the car and pulled out the heavy crank from the toolbox.

I saw him exert force from his waist and back, and swing his arms violently!

“Hmph…Hmph…Thump, thump, thump—!”

After just a few strokes, the old GAZ started up, and a puff of light blue smoke came out of the exhaust pipe.

Soon, the car drove away from the food factory gate.

"Brother," He Weiguo broke the silence in the car: