"young married woman."

Gu Changfeng was touched and kissed his wife's forehead.

The next morning, Gu Changfeng set off in his car.

"Sir."

When Gu Changfeng arrived at the assembly point, he saw five comrades standing in a neat row, who saluted him.

"I already told you not to call me 'commander' anymore, just call me Brother Gu from now on."

Gu Changfeng stepped forward and patted the five people on the shoulder.

These five men were brothers he could entrust with his life in the army.

It's a pity that he was slightly injured in the battle to suppress the spies and couldn't continue serving. He could only receive his discharge pay and return to his hometown.

"Brother Gu."

The five of them shouted in unison.

They have elderly parents and young children to support, and they live on the meager salary they receive after being discharged from the military, making life very difficult.

If it weren't for Gu Changfeng's willingness to lend a hand, bring them together, teach them to drive, and form a transport team, they would still be struggling in the mud.

"Alright, we don't have much time, let's go now."

"Two people per team, take turns driving and resting, stay alert, let's go!"

Gu Changfeng stretched out his long legs and took the lead in sitting in the driver's seat of the truck.

"Smooth Sailing Transport Team, let's go!"

The five people shouted in unison and quickly got into the car.

Economic recovery and reform and opening up are imminent, but the road ahead is not smooth.

Gu Changfeng led the transport team and it took four days to successfully reach H City.

During this period, they encountered two surprise attacks at night and three robberies during the day.

At the cost of five people sustaining minor injuries, they repelled thirty-nine perpetrators.

Gu Changfeng led the Shunfengshunshui Transportation Team, traveling all over the country in three months.

It started with three cars and six people, and expanded to twenty cars and forty people.

All transportation tasks were completed on time and successfully, earning numerous positive reviews and a surge in orders.

Thus, the Shunfeng Shunshui Transportation Team, composed entirely of outstanding veterans, became famous throughout the country.

January 27, 1979, Lunar New Year's Eve.

Gu Changfeng and his group, who decided to return to Hongqi Brigade for the Spring Festival, successfully arrived at the Gu family's old house in their large truck.

"Look! Our brigade has a big truck coming!"

"Oh my, isn't this Gu Changfeng and his family? They really have come back for the New Year."

"Gu Lao Er is really lucky. Look how capable his wife is and how promising his son is."

"Look how grand their taste is; people who come back from big cities are just different."

…

Lunar New Year's Eve is a day when every family gathers for a reunion dinner.

However, the truck was so interesting that it attracted a lot of onlookers.

"Aunt Wang, Uncle Li, how are you feeling?"

Gu Changfeng reached out and helped his wife and child out of the car, then turned to greet the uncles and aunts who were watching the commotion.

"Changfeng, I heard you've started some kind of transport team and are making a lot of money. Don't forget about us villagers. If you have the chance, you should give us a hand."

Aunt Wang sidled up to Gu Changfeng, her face beaming with joy.

"I heard that being a driver can make a lot of money. My second child is nineteen this year and has a lot of strength. Why don't you let him work in your transport team?"

Uncle Li was really going all out for his son's future.

“Ruan Zhiqing, I heard that selling skincare products is very profitable where you are. Can my daughter, Dani, go work there too?”

More and more members wanted to show off in front of Gu Changfeng and Ruan Qiushui, so they surrounded them.

"Third brother, third brother's wife, you're finally back."

Xie Xiuying heard the car outside the door immediately and ran out.

"My dear babies, I've missed you so much."

Xie Xiuying struggled to push through the several layers of commune members surrounding her, and almost couldn't squeeze in.

"Alright, alright, everyone disperse. Blocking people at the door in the dead of winter, are you trying to prevent them from going home?"

Gu Guangrong also came out and waved for the commune members to disperse.

The old woman was almost knocked over.

The elderly couple knew their son and daughter-in-law would be returning to their hometown for the Spring Festival this year, and they were counting down the days, eagerly anticipating it.

They had been eagerly anticipating New Year's Eve, and the New Year's Eve dinner was all prepared. Everyone was gathered together waiting, but unexpectedly, their son, daughter-in-law, and grandson were blocked at the door and couldn't get in.

"If you don't leave, believe me, I'll unleash the dogs to chase you away."

Seeing that everyone was still lingering, Gu Guangrong called out Hei Zi to intimidate them.

"Woof woof".

Blackie bared his teeth, poised to strike.

"Changfeng, please keep my second child's situation in mind."

"And my eldest daughter."

The villagers reluctantly made way for Ruan Qiushui and her group to enter the house.

The club members were still afraid of Kuroko's reputation.

The heroic feat of that dog fighting two wild boars alone is enough to make one's legs tremble.

"Third brother, third brother's wife, come inside and warm up."

Xie Xiuying and Gu Guangrong, holding their grandson and granddaughter, walked into the house with great delight.

Completely ignored by their parents, Gu Changshu and Gu Xiaoxiao had no choice but to follow behind with their luggage.

"Third brother, you're back."

Gu Changjiang and Gu Changshan quickly stood up and gave Gu Changfeng a hug.

It hasn't been that long since we last met, but my third brother seems to have gotten stronger and more robust, and he looks more mature and composed.

"Third sister-in-law."

Zhou Lan and He Chunhua held Ruan Qiushui's hands affectionately as they sat on the edge of the kang (a heated brick bed) whispering secrets.

Gu Changshu and Gu Xiaoxiao, who were also ignored by their brother and sister-in-law, could only go back to their room to put away their luggage and drink a cup of hot water to warm themselves up.

"Third sister-in-law, thanks to the Snow Skin cream you sent back, look at me, the spots on my face have faded a lot, and my skin is much smoother."

Zhou Lan touched her face and thanked Ruan Qiushui repeatedly with gratitude.

Ever since using the Snow Skin product, Gu Changshan has become even more enamored with it.

“I also feel like I’ve become several years younger. None of the wives of the same age in the brigade have skin as radiant as mine. If it weren’t for my third brother’s wife, I would have become a haggard old woman long ago.”

He Chunhua is also very satisfied with her current skin condition.

Now that she and her second brother's wife go out, which girl or aunt wouldn't be envious and jealous?

This is supposed to be a skin-brightening product; I've heard that even wealthy women in Beijing are scrambling to buy it, and a set costs several tens of yuan.

They really got a great deal.

"Sisters, you're too kind. I brought back some new products this time. I'll give them to you after I've packed my luggage."

For most people, having flawless skin is a rare and coveted thing, but for Ruan Qiushui, it was simply a matter of saying hello to Zhou Yi.

"Third sister-in-law, thank you so much."

Zhou Lan and He Chunhua's eyes lit up when they heard this.

Having spent so much time with Ruan Qiushui, they knew that there was no need for feigned politeness in front of their third sister-in-law.

Since my third sister-in-law is willing to give it to them, they can take it.

Although they couldn't repay them with gifts of equal value, they would still do their part to help their third brother and sister-in-law.

They will also take their place and fulfill their filial duties to their parents, so that they can be free from worries while they are away.