The girl next to me is my good friend, Zhang Tiantian. She's also the daughter of my father's comrade-in-arms. She's also quite skilled in combat and can drive a truck.

Zhang Tiantian put the basket on the table in front of Director Li.

"Hello, Director Li. My name is Zhang Tiantian. I've been very strong since I was a child. My father trained me, and I can also drive a truck."

"Why call me Director Li? Just follow Ranran and call me Uncle Li."

"Okay, thank you Uncle Li. You can just call me Tiantian."

Gu Ranran also put the basket on the table.

"Ran Ran, what are you doing? Why don't you give me anything?"

"Uncle Li, I didn't know it was you. I was worried about your first job, so I went out to pick out a gift. I don't smoke or drink, so you can take it."

Uncle Li, please don't tell my dad and the others that I'm driving a truck. I'm afraid it might scare them, so I'll write a letter and tell them.

"Ran Ran, you know you will scare them. You said you wanted to drive a truck, and even I was scared. You two come here first. I want to test you first before I let you go to work."

Zhang Tiantian, Gu Ranran, and Sister Zhang followed Director Li out. When they arrived at the parking yard, Zhang Tiantian and Gu Ranran became the focus.

Because most drivers are men, there are very few female drivers in this era.

"Ranran, Tiantian. You two get in the car and each of you drive along this test route for me to see. Mainly, turn, U-turn, reverse parking, and side parking. Don't cross the line."

Zhang Tiantian drove first, followed by Gu Ranran. They both drove very steadily and stayed within the line. Zhang Tiantian and Gu Ranran got out of the car to warm applause.

"These two are Gu Ranran and Zhang Tiantian. They have passed the assessment and will come to work tomorrow. They are my nieces. Don't bully them just because they are little girls. If I find out, I will not be polite.

Besides, these two are people you can't afford to offend. Their fathers are both veterans and have jobs. Gu Ranran's father is the director of the Beijing Steel Plant, her mother is the director of the street women's residence, and her brother is an officer and is now the deputy commander of the regiment. If you don't have eyes, you can come at me."

After Director Li finished speaking, he took Gu Ranran and the others back to the office.

"Ranran, Tiantian. Please fill this out. Tomorrow, ask your team leader to issue a certificate and bring it over to register."

"Okay, Uncle Li. Tiantian's dad is the team leader, so it's easy for us to get the certificate."

"Ranran, then you can go back and come to work at 8 o'clock tomorrow morning. Come to my office first.

I'm a bit busy today. Didn't we just open a new fertilizer factory? Our commune needs to add two more trucks and hire four drivers, but we still haven't hired two."

"Uncle Li, can I introduce two people to you?"

"Oh, who are you going to introduce, Ranran? Not the educated youth who went to the countryside with you, right? Each driver has to pay 600 yuan."

"Uncle Li, he's not an educated youth. He's the one for Ranran and me."

"What? Ranran, are you dating someone? Do your dad and the others know?"

"Uncle Li, my partner was the one my father arranged for me as a child, and I like him quite a bit. Tiantian's partner is my partner's older brother. My father, Tiantian's father, and my partner's father are old comrades-in-arms."

"You two have company. Bring them over for the test tomorrow morning, and bring their certificates as well. You two can take them. I'll feel more at ease with their help."

"Uncle Li, let's go back first. Remember not to tell my dad and the others that I'm driving a truck, otherwise I won't talk to you when I see you again."

"Okay, I won't tell you. You can tell your father and the others yourself. You don't have to worry too much. Your father and the others will agree. Even if you want the moon in the sky, your father will find a way."

After Zhang Tiantian and Gu Ranran left, they gave 1,200 yuan and 10 yuan to Sister Zhang, and the job was secure.