The national highway leading from Shangxian County to the provincial capital stretches into the distance like a winding dragon. Sunlight streams through the car window, illuminating Xiao Weiguo as he leans back comfortably in the back seat of the Crown, completely relaxed.
The dangers we faced before have now vanished, so there's no need to drive that dilapidated old car that could break down at any moment anymore.
At this moment, the person in charge of the steering wheel was not Jiao Bai, but an experienced and calm old driver that Xiao Weiguo had specially invited from the factory.
This experienced driver is very skilled and makes one feel safe.
Jiao Bai, on the other hand, sat quietly in the passenger seat with his eyes closed, seemingly taking a nap, but in reality, he was only in a light sleep.
Since that accident, neither Xiao Weiguo nor Jiao Bai has ever had enough rest.
Therefore, this period of travel has become a rare opportunity for them to take a short break.
The driver's driving skills were indeed impeccable; the car was both fast and stable, and every gear shift and acceleration was so smooth and natural.
The Crown's excellent performance and comfortable ride further enhanced the experience, making the entire journey easy and enjoyable.
The carriage was quiet, as if time had frozen at that moment, with only Xiao Weiguo and Jiao Bai occasionally snoring softly, like a gentle lullaby.
And so, the vehicle sped along, and before they knew it, they were approaching the provincial capital.
After several hours of continuous travel, Xiao Weiguo suddenly opened his eyes slowly.
He first shook his head vigorously, trying to completely dispel the remaining weariness.
Then he raised his hand and looked at his watch—the hour hand pointed exactly to 11:00 a.m.
Just then, as if by telepathy, Jiao Bai, who had been resting with his eyes closed, suddenly opened them slowly.
As if sensing something, he subconsciously turned around and looked at Xiao Weiguo sitting in the back seat.
A genuine smile appeared on Jiao Bai's honest and simple face, and he spoke softly.
"Brother, you're awake! How are you feeling? Still sleepy?"
Hearing Jiao Bai's concerned inquiry, Xiao Weiguo's lips curled up slightly, and he chuckled softly. He raised his hand and gently smoothed his slightly disheveled hair before turning his gaze to the outside of the car window.
At this point, the car had smoothly entered the city.
The streets were bustling with people. Pedestrians were busy with their own things; some rode bicycles in a hurry, while others chose to walk, strolling leisurely along the street.
The clothing worn by these pedestrians is distinctive, each showcasing the unique style of this era.
The workers rode bicycles through the crowd, looking particularly energetic in their uniforms.
Many young men and women wore white shirts with stylish flared pants and comfortable sneakers. This simple yet trendy outfit became a distinctive symbol of that era.
In that era of relative scarcity of resources, people did not have many gorgeous and elaborate clothes to choose from.
However, it is precisely this simple and neat style of dress that allows people to better showcase the natural confidence and composure emanating from their hearts.
Xiao Weiguo's gaze slowly swept across the crowd, carefully observing their clothing and appearance.
Suddenly, his gaze settled on the clothes of some people, because he discovered that many of them were wearing clothing produced by his own Panlong Clothing!
Time flies, and nearly three years have passed in the blink of an eye.
Back then, Panlong Garment was just an unknown small factory with very few employees.
However, after years of unremitting efforts and hard work, it has been transformed into a behemoth that almost monopolizes most of the mid-to-high-end apparel industry chain, becoming the undisputed leading enterprise in the industry.
At this moment, as Xiao Weiguo looked back on the past, a wave of emotion and sighs welled up in his heart.
The trials and tribulations we experienced seem to be right before our eyes, while the glorious achievements we have made today are so incredible.
He gently shook his head, pulling his thoughts back to reality, then turned his head and focused all his attention on Jiao Bai beside him.
He smiled and spoke gently to Jiao Bai.
"Jiao Bai, you've really worked hard these past few days!"
Upon hearing Xiao Weiguo's words, Jiao Bai quickly waved his hand, a simple and honest smile appearing on his face, and responded.
"Brother, what are you saying! Aren't you also working day and night? My little bit of hard work is nothing!"
Xiao's eyes remained fixed on Jiao Bai, and he didn't speak for a long time.
Jiao Bai felt a little uneasy under his gaze.
Since they met, Xiao Weiguo had never looked at him like that before.
"Brother, what are you looking at?"
He looked himself up and down but found nothing wrong.
Xiao Weiguo finally managed a slight twitch at the corners of his mouth, revealing an indescribable smile.
"I think Tiger is really lucky to have a master like you."
"ah?"
Jiao Bai was taken aback, not understanding why Xiao Weiguo would bring this up at this time.
"Brother, I also want to thank you for introducing such a good apprentice as Tiger to me."
When Hu Zi was mentioned, Jiao Bai recalled how Xiao Weiguo had insisted on making Hu Zi his apprentice. He had tested Hu Zi for a long time before accepting him as a disciple.
He chuckled sheepishly, scratched his head, and thanked Xiao Weiguo.
Unexpectedly, Xiao Weiguo reached out and slapped him on the scalp.
Then he laughed and scolded.
"What, kid, you're still hiding this from me? Do you think I don't know that you promised to avenge Tiger yourself, and you did it?"
Jiao Bai then stopped joking and his expression turned serious.
"Brother, I promised Tiger, and I won't let him down. My apprentice is not someone anyone can mess with."
Upon hearing this, Xiao Weiguo felt a chill run down his spine.
As expected, Old Mo's death was not so simple.
Jiao Bai, the king of assassins in his previous life, is definitely not as simple and honest as he appears on the surface.
Before long, Jiao Bai regained his composure, gave Xiao Weiguo a mysterious smile, and said.
"Brother, didn't I already give the police officers enough time for questioning? They've said everything they needed to say, haven't they?"
Xiao Weiguo looked at him for a long time before speaking.
"Jiao Bai, you know I care about more than just Hu Zi. I don't want to lose any of my brothers and sisters, including you. Although you are skilled in martial arts, you must promise me that you won't take such risks in the future."
Jiao Bai silently turned his head back, his gaze falling on the vehicles flowing downstream in front of him.
"Brother, thank you!"
Half a day later, Jiao Bai's leisurely voice came from the front row.
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