The sky collapsed, and in the blink of an eye, I found myself transported to Nanluoguxiang.

After the meeting, Secretary Liu and several other leaders got into a jeep and left.

Li Kaixin was stopped by Station Chief Zhao and they went to his office together.

On the way there, Li Kaixin was still thinking about what Secretary Liu's meaningful look meant before he left.

As soon as Li Kaixin entered the office, Station Chief Zhao first invited him to sit down, then opened a drawer, took out tea leaves, and brewed him a cup of tea with exceptional courtesy.

Upon seeing this, Li Kaixin immediately became wary, as it was the first time he had ever seen Station Chief Zhao so polite.

Station Master Zhao sat down opposite Li Kaixin, noticed his slightly tense expression, and said with a smile:

"I'm so happy! Don't be nervous. I just wanted to thank you properly."

"If you hadn't intervened in time to save Du Ziteng, I, as the station chief, would probably have faced criticism from above."

"Station Chief Zhao, this is what I should do."

Li Kaixin humbly replied, then tentatively asked, "Is there anything else you need to tell me?"

He didn't believe that Station Master Zhao had specially called him over and served him tea so politely, just to express his gratitude.

Sure enough, Li Kaixin had just finished speaking.

Station Chief Zhao then continued the conversation:

"Kaixin, there is indeed something else I'd like to discuss with you. The higher-ups think you've performed exceptionally well and would like to invite colleagues from the newspaper to interview you, to set an example for you."

"So, would you be willing to do this interview?"

After saying that, she looked at Li Kaixin with eager eyes, as if afraid to hear a word of dissent from him.

"Station manager, I'm fine with it, I can cooperate anytime," Li Kaixin replied readily.

Seeing Li Kaixin readily agree, Station Chief Zhao immediately patted him on the shoulder with delight, laughing repeatedly, "Good! Good! Kaixin, I knew I hadn't misjudged you!"

Li Kaixin thought to herself: "Looking at your eyes, how could I not agree? Besides, you probably already talked to the boss about this."

Station Chief Zhao was in a good mood and then instructed, "Since you've agreed, make the necessary preparations. I'll let you know the specific time later."

"Okay, stationmaster." Li Kaixin nodded in agreement.

The business is over.

Li Kaixin picked up his teacup and took a sip, then suddenly remembered something and asked, "By the way, stationmaster, what specific logistical work are you going to assign Yang Hua'an?"

"What, you want to make things difficult for him?" Station Chief Zhao raised an eyebrow, a half-smile on his face.

Li Kaixin didn't hide anything and nodded directly.

Although he refuted the accusations made against him in public at the meeting, he still felt resentful.

Station Master Zhao snorted: "I'll have him clean the dry toilets at the transport station first, and also sweep the yard."

He was quite angry with Yang Hua'an today, and he wanted to teach him a lesson.

After finishing their business, Li Kaixin didn't linger. He finished his tea and got up to take his leave.

As soon as I stepped out of the office, I saw Director Xie waiting on the side of the corridor.

Li Kaixin wanted to return the two hundred yuan he had given her, so she followed Director Xie to his office.

After the two sat down, Li Kaixin took out the two hundred yuan from his pocket, placed it on the table, and pushed it towards them.

"Uncle Xie, please keep this money. We really didn't find anything good over there this time."

Director Xie didn't reach for it, but waved his hand with a smile:

"This money, I was originally just thinking of having you pick up some local specialties while you were at it. It's my fault for always bringing nice things the last few times I saw you, I forgot to remind you."

"Is that so?"

Li Kaixin felt a little embarrassed; he had originally thought he had to bring some nice things.

Director Xie noticed his embarrassment and laughed:

"It's my fault for not explaining things clearly. You probably didn't buy much this time, so let's just forget about it. Keep this money for now, consider it as a deposit, and use it next time."

As he spoke, he gently pushed the money back.

Seeing this, Li Kaixin put the money away, thinking that there were still quite a few dried fish stored in the secret realm, and then said:

"Uncle Xie, I bought a bit too much dried fish this time, but I don't have a scale right now. I'll bring some over to you when the station is closed for the holidays."

"That's great!"

Director Xie looked pleased and then continued, "Perfect timing, the station has arranged for everyone to have two days off, I was just about to let you know."

"Okay, Uncle Xie, I'll bring it to you in the next couple of days," Li Kaixin replied with a smile.

After leaving Director Xie's office, Li Kaixin carried three bundles and headed home.

The parents were already waiting at the gate of the courtyard.

As soon as Li Kaixin turned into the alleyway of No. 93 Courtyard, his father and mother saw him.

Seeing that he was carrying so many things, the two quickly stepped forward and took the bundle from his shoulder.

Feeling a sudden sense of relief, Li Kaixin looked up and saw her parents. Smiling, she asked, "Dad, Mom, why are you both waiting at the door?"

"I'm just worried. You said you'd be back in five days, and it's already the sixth day."

His mother, Qin Xiuli, held his arm and looked him up and down carefully.

Li Kaixin explained with a smile, "Something happened on the way, which delayed me for a day."

"What happened? Are you hurt?" Qin Xiuli immediately became nervous upon hearing this.

Li Kaixin wanted to elaborate, but his father, Li Mingde, interrupted him, saying, "Let's go home first. There's a lot of stuff; we can talk about it slowly when we get back."

As he spoke, he deftly picked up a bundle.

Li Kaixin and his mother nodded, each picked up one, and followed his father into the yard.

I just stepped into the front yard.

When Aunt Zhao saw that it was Li Kaixin, she immediately greeted her warmly, "Kaixin, you're finally back!"

Then I noticed the large bags and packages his family was carrying, and I couldn't help but ask curiously, "What good stuff did you bring back this time?"

When Aunt Zhao shouted, several neighbors in the courtyard poked their heads out.

"Aunt Zhao, don't worry, once we've finished organizing, you'll definitely get a share," Li Kaixin replied with a smile.

Then she turned to the other neighbors and raised her voice slightly: "Uncles and aunts, please wait a moment. We'll call you all over once we've finished tidying up."

"It's great, we can come anytime, no rush."

As she spoke, Aunt Zhao stepped aside to make way for her.

The other neighbors understood what he meant and no one went forward to surround them.

Afterwards, Li Kaixin and the other two carried their bundles and headed straight for their own house.