Siheyuan: Starting from a Truck Driver

There is also a red seal of Qingdao University’s president below.

Li Xiaodong looked at the middle-aged man carefully.

A dark and peeling face, eyes deeply marked by the traces of time, palms with calluses on the knuckles, and especially obvious wear and tear on the edges of the pockets.

As the old saying goes, geologists are like scavengers, putting whatever rocks they see into their pockets.

With more things in your pockets, they will naturally wear out more.

Yes, he does look a bit like a geologist.

Seeing that Li Xiaodong believed him, Professor Sun Dongfang took back his work permit and said, "I have a student named Liu Yezi. A few days ago, she bought a crystal radio with three radio stations.

We geologists have to travel in the deserted mountains all year round. There are few people there and we can only rely on the radio to pass the time. "

I think I'll have one, too.

Ye Zi said he bought it at the pigeon market.

So I went to the pigeon market, and Ye Zi did not lie to me.

You should know what happens next.

However, fifty yuan... is too expensive..."

The middle-aged man raised his head and looked at Li Xiaodong halfway through his words, his eyes full of worry, and explained carefully: "I'm not saying that the crystal receiver is expensive. For equipment that can stably receive signals, it is not excessive even if it is priced at 80 yuan.

It’s just that the funds for this prospecting plan are tight, so I wonder if it can be cheaper…”

Li Xiaodong understood immediately.

——Ye...should be Hu Guangliang’s girlfriend.

After Hu Guangliang presented the ore mining machine to Ye Zi, he did not boast about his achievements, nor did he reveal Li Xiaodong's secrets. Instead, he told a white lie.

Professor Sun Dongfang believed it and searched in the pigeon market, where he unexpectedly found Li Xiaodong who was selling ore machines.

What a twist of fate.

Li Xiaodong has always had deep respect for the exploration team.

Faced with the impoverished conditions in the early days of New China, superiors advocated the strategy of "vigorously exploiting mineral resources."

In order to find the treasure that can help the Chinese people get rid of poverty, the exploration team members slept in the open air, ate wild vegetables to fill their stomachs, and worked hard in the remote areas.

Especially in this era, when conditions were difficult, they used the sky as a roof, the ground as a bed, and wild vegetables and fruits as food. Their footprints were all over the mountains, vast deserts, plateaus and lakes, year after year, without any regrets.

Their efforts have made great contributions to the recovery of the national economy and the construction from the First to the Ninth Five-Year Plan!

It is because of their dedication that China has been able to stand at the top of the world. "

Now, in order to save costs, an exploration expert is willing to take risks and go deep into the pigeon market to track himself continuously. Li Xiaodong deeply admires this simple and tenacious spirit.

In the memory of the previous life, there was an exploration team code-named "404". Starting in the s, after several years of hard work, they discovered a large lithium mine in the northwest region.

It laid a solid material foundation for the subsequent development of China's new energy industry.

Could it be that Sun Dongfang is a member of the '404' exploration team?

The timeline did match, but Li Xiaodong did not ask.

Because this team is highly confidential.

It would be troublesome if someone mistakenly thought you were a spy trying to gather information.

Li Xiaodong pretended to rummage in the canvas bag, took out the last ore machine and handed it to him.

Professor Sun Dongfang hurriedly took it, put the ore machine into the bag, took out the banknotes and handed them over, but found that there was no one in front of him.

In the distance, the figure gradually disappeared in the morning mist.

...

The sun rises and the moon sets, the night fades away, and the morning light shines down on the world like silk.

Li Xiaodong strolled on the street covered with golden light, as if traveling through the long river of history.

The ringing of bicycle bells, the cries of vendors mending pots and bowls, the hissing of scissors sharpening, and the noisy sound of children gathering around a candy basket, exchanging toothpaste tubes for malt sugar, all flooded into Li Xiaodong's ears.

Although the passers-by were dressed simply and were thin, their faces were filled with vitality and spirit that had never been seen in later generations.

This was an era that worshipped labor, and everyone worked hard to cultivate a weak little rabbit into a muscular big guy.

The reborn Li Xiaodong understands that China in later generations is often in a restricted position due to its late start and weak foundation.

In later times, even several deeply humiliating incidents occurred.

Damn!

Li Xiaodong, who possesses the third eye, will never let such a thing happen again.

Changing the future is apparently a lot more fun than dating a woman in a nightclub.

Li Xiaodong was very excited.

Well, to change the future, start by becoming a truck driver and transporting more supplies for the country.

It is not easy to become a qualified truck driver.

Most of the vans of this era were older trucks that had been retired from the battlefield.

Those trucks once made great military achievements, but had to be scrapped in later times. Now they are responsible for the important task of transporting supplies.

The vehicle is in poor condition and breaks down frequently, and if you are not careful you will be left stranded on the road.

There is no 24-hour rescue service and repairmen are very scarce.

Therefore, to become a real truck driver, you must first learn to do repairs on your own.

However, there are no specialized blue-collar technical schools now, and the only way to learn to repair a car is to join a fleet and learn under the guidance of an experienced driver.

After more than half a year of learning and being able to handle most problems, the master will allow you to try driving.

It's just an attempt.

There are only about 20,000 trucks in the country, and each one is a valuable state-owned asset, more precious than the driver's life.

The team will not let newbies go on the road alone.

You have to follow the master and learn for two or three years.

Only when your driving skills are recognized by the master can you drive independently.

This is much stricter than the driving license test in my previous life.

of course.

As Li Xiaodong achieved success through his own efforts, he didn't have to wait so long.

After eating a bowl of braised pork and steamed buns at a small state-owned restaurant on the street, Li Xiaodong returned to the courtyard.

After closing the doors and windows, he found an old wooden box under the bed.

When I opened the box, I saw more than a dozen notebooks lying quietly inside.

The notebook has been stored for a long time and the cover is covered with thick dust.

After wiping off the dust with a wet towel, Li Xiaodong wiped his hands with a dry towel before carefully opening the notebook.

The notebook records the previous father's many years of driving experience.

Although the handwriting is crooked, each stroke is deeply embedded in the paper with great force.

[When a tire is punctured, it can be repaired with rubber sheets and a bonfire.

Things to note when disassembling a car engine.

How to deal with wolves in the wild.

Things to be careful of when parking at night in the Blind Mountain area.

...]

It can be said that these notebooks provide detailed answers to various questions that may arise during long-distance driving.

Isn’t this the treasure book for experienced drivers?

Li Xiaodong suddenly became interested and pulled the light cord.

The incandescent bulb on the roof made a "hissing" sound, and a dim light poured down.

With the help of light, Li Xiaodong read it carefully.

After just reading the first page, his eyes widened in surprise.

Oh my God!

The Wanbei Learning System is also effective for reading books.

The knowledge on the pages of a book can be remembered and understood with just a glance.

Awesome, oh my god.

Sure enough, people who excel by virtue of their personal strength are always top figures wherever they go.

"Clatter, clatter"...

Flip through the pages one by one.

In less than half an hour, Li Xiaodong had finished browsing all the notebooks.

It can be said that at this moment, Li Xiaodong's understanding of cars is no different from that of an experienced driver with more than ten years of driving experience.

He closed his eyes and felt the wisdom of the experienced driver flood into his mind.

Then he slowly opened his eyes, raised the corners of his mouth, and said "Hey".

"Isn't this opening invincible?"

Is Li Xiaodong a person who is easily satisfied?

Do not!

Most of the knowledge in those notebooks is the experience my father accumulated and summarized at work.

Although practical, it lacks a systematic theoretical framework.

If you want to become an excellent truck driver, you also need to study in depth the professional knowledge of engine structure, crank-connecting rod mechanism technology, valve mechanism technology, starting system technology... and even brake system inspection and maintenance.

In the past, this knowledge could be easily obtained by using a mobile phone to access the Internet, which was easy and convenient.

In this era, the only source of knowledge is the library.

As a man, you should do what you say.

Li Xiaodong put on a thick cotton coat, put on a woolen hat, took out the library card from the drawer, and opened the door.

Before I stepped out of the door, I saw a graceful woman walking towards me from a distance.

When the woman saw Li Xiaodong, her dark eyes sparkled with joy and she ran over quickly.

"Brother Xiaodong, did you guess that I was here?"

"Oh, I thought I guessed it."

Li Xiaodong smiled foolishly.

He had vaguely felt that he had been neglecting something recently.

When he saw Yu Li, he suddenly realized that he had forgotten the existence of his fiancée.

A few days ago, Yu Haitang inadvertently urged Li Xiaodong at the dinner table.

Let him visit Yu's house.

According to the customs of the capital, after a man and a woman confirm their relationship, the man needs to bring gifts for the woman's relatives and friends to examine.

Alas, I had many girlfriends in my previous life, some of whose names I don’t even know, so how could I understand these traditional etiquettes?

I was careless and negligent!

When Yu Li saw Li Xiaodong, her heart finally settled down.

After returning home, she told her parents in detail what happened in the courtyard.

Even though her parents were simple and tolerant, they were angered by the Yan family's behavior.

After learning about Li Xiaodong's situation, they immediately decided to cancel the engagement with the Yan family.

As a family that has been farming for generations, the identity of a truck driver is considered to be a top priority in this era.

Afterwards, the matchmaker Wang came to propose marriage with more than five kilograms of fat meat, which made Yu Li even happier.

Although she is not a materialist, everyone has vanity. The neighbors and relatives around her all praised Li Xiaodong for his wealthy family and his prudent approach.

With anticipation, Yu Li waited quietly at home for Li Xiaodong's next move.

However, several days passed and there was no movement.

Her usual calmness was gone, and she hurried to the courtyard.

She was afraid that Li Xiaodong would be taken away by other women, so her steps were particularly anxious.

However, Yu Li did not complain at all in front of Li Xiaodong.

She noticed the notes on the desk and realized that Li Xiaodong was preparing to become a driver.

After all, men are born to shoulder great responsibilities!

"Brother Xiaodong, you continue reading. I'll tidy up the room." Yu Li's cheeks flushed slightly and she chuckled, then bent down and began to tidy up the room.

She was quick and efficient, and in less than ten minutes she had cleaned the originally tidy room into a spotless one.

Li Xiaodong sat on the chair, watching Yu Li's busy figure, a satisfied smile appeared on the corner of his mouth.

Yu Li is capable of entertaining ladies and is good at cooking, making her an ideal wife.

However, he secretly wondered if she was really as innocent as she appeared to be.

As he thought about this, he suddenly felt an inexplicable restlessness in his heart and wanted to find out what was going on.

However, seeing the shyness of a girl between Yu Li's brows, Li Xiaodong took a deep breath and forced himself to suppress his impulse.

It’s better to wait until the wedding night to give her a proper “teach”.

Now is the time to act.

There were only two days left before the team reported in, and the upcoming work would be extremely busy, so he decided to finalize the marriage with Yu Li as soon as possible.

This way you can devote yourself to your work and work harder and faster.

Li Xiaodong explained his plan to Yu Li.

Yu Li nodded rapidly. She had had this idea for a long time, but she was afraid that Li Xiaodong would not agree, so she had never spoken out loud.

When you visit your father-in-law's house for the first time, you always have to bring some gifts.

In recent days, Li Xiaodong has found a lot of meat coupons, cloth coupons, industrial coupons and wine coupons in the market.

They rode their 28-inch bicycles and walked out the door one after the other.

Just then he saw Yan Bugui taking care of the fish, so he hurriedly hid in the house and quickly closed the door.