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

"If you go there, you'll definitely be dazzled!"

"Get acquainted with their logistics staff and ask them to help you out? You'll be spoilt for choice! I was planning to take you out to explore the area this afternoon, but it's almost lunchtime now."

"Let me tell you, it was just last month," Liu Jun enthusiastically gave an example:

"Old Zhao from the factory next door went to the textile factory twice and fell in love with a girl in the cafeteria over there! They're getting hot and heavy now!"

"Brother Liu, let me be honest. Lao Zhao's conditions are far inferior to yours!"

"So! Seize the opportunity and quickly resolve the dating issue."

He Weiguo listened to this gossip full of life and nodded with a smile:

"Thank you, Brother Liu, for your consideration."

Liu Jun waved his hand and continued:

"It's okay, we're all brothers, this is what we should do."

After saying this, he frowned again, with a worried look on his face:

"We're doing maintenance this afternoon. The old Gas and Chevrolets in the team are full of problems!"

"Some parts, alas, might not be found even by scouring the entire city's scrap yards. We had to figure it out on our own, using every possible trick!"

There was helplessness in his tone, but also the tenacity of a veteran driver and the pride of a craftsman.

He Weiguo felt the same way. He had experienced even worse-off cars and parts shortages on the Korean battlefield, and he managed to survive purely through his skill.

So he wasn't worried about the maintenance, but he was still a little worried about the route:

"Brother Liu, today I only ran the special supply route. I'm not familiar with other routes like the steel mill, schools, and hospitals. If I get a job tomorrow..."

"Oh! Don't think too much about this!"

Liu Jun waved his hand and blew out a puff of smoke.

"The team has already made arrangements! From now on, when you go to the city for work, the team will assign you an apprentice to follow you."

He raised a finger: "First..."

"When you have time on the road, you can give them some pointers, take them on as apprentices, and teach them the basics of driving and repairing cars; secondly,"

He chuckled and raised his second finger:

"These guys have been following the car for quite some time and know the route very well!"

"When the time comes, we'll be there to show you the way, count the goods, pull the tarpaulin, and help with loading and unloading. We'll be there to help you."

"I reckon if there's any delivery work in the city tomorrow or the day after tomorrow, you can pick one up when you go out with your car."

He Weiguo nodded after listening to this. If there was an apprentice following the car, the route would not be wrong.

If I had to ask each factory one by one, it would take a long time to figure out the route.

"Thank you, Brother Liu. You really taught me a lot today. If I were to figure it out on my own, it would take me forever to figure it out!"

Liu Jun glanced at him and grinned, revealing his teeth yellowed by smoke.

"Hey! You kid, you're still being so literary with Brother Liu!"

"Actually, helping you is also helping myself."

He said frankly:

"In the past, the team leader and I were the only two pillars of the team. Whether it was long or short distances, heavy or tiring work, we had to shoulder it all."

"Those apprentices are only good for short trips around town, but if they really want to break down halfway or run a long distance, they're simply not up to the task!"

"You're here, you're a real laborer! I can't wait for you to get started and take over!"

"The three of us can take turns taking a break, and everyone feels better! So, you really don't need to thank me for teaching you this!"

"You don't know," Liu Jun sighed:

"Last time we went on a long-distance trip to deliver emergency supplies, the captain and I took turns driving for three days and two nights without even closing our eyes!"

"That feeling... is unbearable! Now that you're here, the three of us can handle this kind of work!"

Liu Jun spoke very frankly, without hiding anything.

But He Weiguo had a completely different idea and said:

"Brother Liu, you can't say that. Work is my responsibility. I'm here to do it."

"Although my participation does share some of the pressure, it is part of the job description."

"You're able to teach me these intricacies and rules without reservation. This friendship and advice mean so much to me! Thank you so much!"

“It’s like a battlefield,” He Weiguo added:

"The veterans' ability to guide the new recruits in finding their way, avoiding artillery fire, and saving their lives is a life-and-death friendship."

"What you taught me today is the 'life-saving talisman' and 'pass' on this transportation line!"

After hearing this, Liu Jun felt so relieved!

This guy has solid skills and probably has a pretty good background, but he's down-to-earth in what he says and does. He's also very grateful and values ​​friendship!

It’s a pleasure to partner with him!

Chapter 74: Drivers Don’t Queue for Meals

Soon, the GAZ truck parked steadily in the transport team's parking lot, raising a small cloud of dust.

Wen Tiezhu was squatting beside a GAZ car with its hood open. He looked up at the sound and saw Liu Jun and He Weiguo getting out of the car. A look of surprise appeared on his face:

"Hey? You're back so soon today? Everything went well?"

Liu Jun patted the car door and walked over with a smile:

"Of course not, Captain! Brother Weiguo is driving this car, tsk!"

He gave a thumbs-up: "Quick and reliable! They get things done efficiently, without any dragging their feet!"

"The receipts are all here. I'll go and hand them in first!" He raised the receipt in his hand.

Liu Jun walked back and added with a boastful tone:

"Didn't you see how difficult the old doorman at the Friendship Store is usually? Today, Brother Weiguo explained everything in just a few words, and signing the bill was so quick! It saved me a lot of trouble!"

After saying that, he quickly walked towards the dispatch room.

Wen Tiezhu looked at He Weiguo, his greasy face showing inquiry and a hint of subtle satisfaction:

"Not bad, brother Weiguo. How was it like running the special supply line the day before?"

He Weiguo smiled and said calmly:

"It's okay, Brother Wen. It's just that some of the details of the process are a little unfamiliar since it's my first time going through it."

"Luckily, Brother Liu was there to give me guidance. He explained everything to me, including what I should pay attention to and what I should do. Now I feel more confident."

"Good! Really good!" Wen Tiezhu stood up, walked over and patted He Weiguo's shoulder hard.

He looked up and down at He Weiguo's sturdy body, with a bit of admiration and comparison between men:

"Hey, brother! Putting everything else aside, your physique is even stronger than mine!"

Wen Tiezhu was extremely confident in his physique. In this day and age, he rarely saw anyone taller and stronger than himself, but He Weiguo in front of him was even bigger than him.

He was so happy now. He asked He Weiguo to follow Liu Jun out today. In addition to knowing the way and sharing experience, wasn't it also to test him?

Although the drivers from the army are not bad, they have encountered some idiots who got into the transport team through connections before.

So what you hear is not as good as what you see.

But Liu Jun's expression and tone just now, as well as the time when he came back early, can't be fake!

This He Weiguo is a real tough guy!

The transport team really found a treasure this time!

He was in a good mood. He turned around and shouted at the three apprentices who were pretending to wipe the car with a rag but actually secretly glancing at him.

"Wang Decheng! Liu Fugen! Li Dachui! All of you, get over here! What are you dawdling for?"

The three young men quickly put down what they were holding, trotted over, and stood in a row in front of Wen Tiezhu, with a bit of nervousness and respect.

Wen Tiezhu pointed at He Weiguo and said to the three of them:

"Listen up! This is Comrade He Weiguo! From now on, he will be the official driver of our transport team!"

"Master He is a veteran truck driver who came from the Korean battlefield! His skills were honed through real combat!"

"You little brats, follow Master He and learn well from now on! If he's willing to teach you a few tricks, it will be enough for you to benefit from for the rest of your life!"

"Did you hear that?"

The three young men immediately straightened their backs and became extremely respectful.

The first to speak was the biggest one, Li Dachui. His face flushed and he stuttered a bit, but his eyes were sincere:

"Master He! My name is Li Dachui! I've been on the team for over a year!"

"I... I'm not good at speaking nicely! But if you need any work in the future, no matter how dirty or tiring, just tell me what to do!"

"If I, Li Dachui, even utter a sound like 'hmm...hmm', I wouldn't be a man who pees while standing!"

His words were rough but true, and spoke with a kind of simple and honest spirit.

Next came Wang Decheng, who had a smile on his face and looked more clever:

"Hello, Master He! My name is Wang Decheng! From now on, you will be our guiding light! If there's anything you need us to do, just give us a word!"

Liu Fugen also quickly followed:

"Yes, yes, Master He! My name is Liu Fugen! It's a blessing for the three of us to be able to learn the craft from you! I promise to learn it with all my heart and not embarrass you!"

He Weiguo looked at the three young men in front of him with different expressions. He was most impressed by Li Dachui's honesty and straightforwardness, but he also understood that first impressions should not be taken seriously and it depends on how they get along in the future.

He nodded, his attitude neither warm nor distant, with the calmness that a master should have:

"Okay, three little brothers, we'll be working in the same team from now on. Since the captain has asked me to lead you, let's follow the rules."

"When I repair or maintain the car in the future, you can just watch from the side. I will explain as I go along why I do it this way and what the key points are."