Xue Fu didn't even ask him how well he was learning to drive the tractor. She had a strange confidence in Gu Chong, feeling that no matter what, he could definitely do it well.
Gu Chong is a talent who can do anything!
The next day, Gu Chong and Zhou Zhi went to the county town.
The person who taught them to drive was Brother Liu, the same guy who had asked them to help last time.
Because of the sudden vehicle check at the city gate last time, their convoy has been behaving themselves lately, not daring to carry goods for others, and has been "hiding their identities" for a while, waiting for things to calm down before coming out again.
"I will definitely teach you step by step. Driving is not as difficult as you think."
Fearing they might feel pressured, before starting the lesson, Brother Liu said a few words of comfort to them: "Just hold the steering wheel firmly, let your body follow your brain, step on the gas when you need to, and brake when you need to. After driving on the road a few more times, you won't be afraid anymore. Driving isn't that hard."
Brother Liu is an experienced driver with nearly twenty years of driving experience.
Brother Liu's family had some connections in the past, which got him this driving skill.
Being a driver is a good job these days. It's tough when hauling goods over long distances, but the pay is high too.
If you drive well, once you gain enough driving experience, you'll be even more sought after than a senior engineer in a factory.
Moreover, the income is not just a fixed salary; you can also earn some "gray" side income.
So many people outside want to use their connections to learn to drive, and try to get into the driving team through back channels.
Brother Liu thought that Gu Chong and Zhou Zhi were also thinking the same thing.
If it weren't for the fact that these two guys seemed agreeable and were good at currying favor, Brother Liu wouldn't want to teach more people how to drive.
More people who can drive mean one more mouth to feed for this business.
Seeing how intently they were observing, Brother Liu gave them another reminder, saying, "After you learn to drive, if you want to join the fleet, our county fleet probably won't be hiring any more people this year; there aren't enough vehicles to allocate."
"You can go and check other counties. Linshu County next door isn't far, only a few dozen kilometers away. I don't know if the convoy there is full or not. You can go and ask around."
"Okay, thanks, Brother Liu. Gu Chong and I will ask about it another day."
Zhou Zhi readily agreed with a grin. Although he knew that Brother Liu had misunderstood and thought that he and Gu Chong were learning to drive so that he could join the driving team.
Zhou Zhi had thought before that if he learned to drive, why not find a job with a car fleet? He could earn extra money.
But then he thought, if he became a driver, with a fixed job and mandatory working hours, where would he find the extra time to sell goods?
He can earn much more money doing that business on his own than he does as a driver.
Becoming a driver is really a waste.
Gu Chong also shared this view.
He learned to drive to give himself more options, not to join a driving team.
However, they couldn't reveal any of these innermost thoughts to Brother Liu.
Talking these things to Brother Liu is just asking for trouble.
In Qingtang Village, Xue Fu received a phone call today.
She had just finished feeding the fish that morning and was about to go into the wooden house to take out her books to study when the commune's loudspeaker came on.
A crackling, buzzing sound of electricity rang out, somewhat jarringly, and Xue Fu couldn't help but raise her hand to cover her ears.
Once the microphone on the radio was adjusted and the sound wasn't so harsh, Xue Fu assumed it was some kind of production arrangement announcement from the commune.
Then she heard her own name called.
“Xue Fu, a former educated youth from Qingtang Village, please come to the commune office. I have your phone number.”
"Xue Fu, a former educated youth from Qingtang Village, please come to the commune office..."
"Xue Fu, a sent-down youth from Qingtang Village..."
The announcer read it three times, as if afraid Xue Fu wouldn't hear it.
Xue Fu: "?"
She was momentarily stunned, wondering who had called.
Xue Fu naturally assumed that the people calling were her parents.
Otherwise, why would anyone call her for no reason?
She probably doesn't know anyone else either.
Xue Fu closed the book and walked towards the commune.
I wonder what her parents called about? Could it be related to her job? Has the editor-in-chief returned from Beicheng? Are they asking her to return to the city early to start work?
Xue Fu was making all sorts of guesses in her mind. Before she could even say "Dad, Mom" in a coquettish tone after receiving the phone from the commune staff, she heard a strange male voice that startled her.
"Xue Fu?"
The man's voice sounded nervous, and his tone trembled as he uttered her name.
However, the man quickly realized the problem himself. Xue Fu heard him cough and quickly adjusted her voice.
"Xue Fu, it's been a long time. Do you still remember me?"
Xue Fu was completely bewildered: ? ? ? !
Who are you?
In an instant, a lot of guesses flashed through her mind.
Could it be a friend of the original owner?
But why did this friend only come to greet her after almost a year?
What should she say? Will it expose her transmigrated soul?
Xue Fu choked up and was speechless.
After waiting for a while without a response, the man repeated her name to confirm: "Xue Fu? Is that you?"
Xue Fu had no choice but to hum in response to acknowledge her presence.
Xue Fu sighed silently, felt a tightness in her chest, and blurted out, "Hello, may I ask who you are?"
The man seemed to realize then that he hadn't introduced himself yet.
Xue Fu then heard a feigned, natural cough from the other end, followed by his self-introduction.
"I am Zou Cheng, Comrade Xue Fu. We met in Haicheng before, do you remember?"
Upon hearing the name Zoucheng, Xue Fu belatedly realized what it meant after two seconds.
Xue Fu was startled: !
She finally let out the breath she had been holding in.
Fortunately, it wasn't someone the original owner knew.
But it's strange that this person is from Zoucheng!
Xue Fu thought of Zou Cheng, whom she had met during the Spring Festival, and that cheerful soldier.
However, the two of them only met twice and had no other social interactions or relationships.
What does he want with her?
Xue Fu spoke politely into the microphone, "Yes, I remember Comrade Zou Cheng. May I ask what brings you here?"
She was suspicious; how did he get her phone number? She didn't remember telling him that she was working in Qingtang Village.
In an instant, Xue Fu felt a chill run down her spine upon closer examination.
Could she be being targeted?
"that..."
Zou Cheng's voice sounded very hesitant, and Xue Fu's heart skipped a beat. Could it be...?
“I discovered that the place where I’m stationed is quite close to the place where you went to the countryside, so I’m calling to ask.”
Xue Fu immediately asked, "How did you know I was here?"
Zou Cheng honestly replied, "I was asking about Zhang Shu; we're comrades-in-arms. Comrade Xue Fu... I never imagined the world would be so coincidental."
Xue Fu took a deep breath.
What a coincidence!
Zou Cheng returned to his unit without stopping. After canceling his leave with the regimental commander, the first thing he did was go to the dormitory to find Zhang Shu.
"Xue Fu? How do you know her?"
Zou Cheng was so engrossed in the young girl that he didn't notice or see the subtle, unnatural look that flashed across his good friend Zhang Shu's face after he asked the question.
"I happened to meet her on the train, isn't that fate?"
Zou Cheng was extremely pleased with his first encounter with Xue Fu on the train.
Isn't this a match made in heaven?
Hey!
He actually managed to fall in love at first sight!
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