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

Li Kaixin was startled by the sudden increase in her voice.

Seeing that he had lost his composure, Secretary Qin quickly composed himself and said apologetically, "I'm sorry, Mr. Li, I got a little agitated just now."

But he was already starting to think about how to get closer to this Master Li in the future.

"It's nothing, Secretary Qin," Li Kaixin waved his hand dismissively.

Zhou Zhiming, who was watching this scene from the side, almost popped his eyes out.

His own mentor is now being fawned over even by the commune secretary.

For the rest of the time, Secretary Qin chatted with Li Kaixin casually, without even paying attention to Captain Wang standing to the side.

The conversation subtly inquired about his current relationship with Lijia Village.

Li Kaixin understood that Secretary Qin was intentionally trying to befriend him.

He didn't pretend to be aloof; he responded to each sentence very politely.

Although Secretary Qin might not be much in other places, in the Red Star Commune, he was an absolute authority.

Li Kaixin had to give face to his relatives and friends in Lijia Village.

Time flies, and half an hour has passed in the blink of an eye.

Every vehicle in the transport team was loaded with grain, and the commune members all stopped working.

A middle-aged man jogged up to Secretary Qin and whispered, "Secretary Qin, the grain is all loaded. The transport team can set off now."

"Okay, you can go now."

Secretary Qin nodded, then turned to Captain Wang and asked with a smile, "Captain Wang, are you in a hurry? If not, could I say a few words to the commune members?"

"No problem, it's still early, and it won't take us long to get back." Captain Wang readily agreed.

"Thank you, Captain Wang."

After finishing his speech, Secretary Qin straightened his collar and walked towards the platform of the grain depot.

After he walked away, Captain Wang turned around and said in a low voice, "Kaixin, you'd better be prepared later."

Li Kaixin paused for a moment, then her expression changed slightly: "Captain Wang, it's not what I'm thinking, is it?"

Captain Wang didn't speak, he just nodded slightly.

Li Kaixin's face immediately fell, looking utterly dejected.

Zhou Zhiming was completely confused and couldn't help but ask, "Master, Captain Wang, what are you two talking about? I can't understand a word you're saying!"

Although Li Cheng was also curious, he didn't show it on his face.

"Zhiming, don't worry, you'll find out soon enough." Captain Wang said with a mysterious smile.

Ever since Li Kaixin appeared in the newspaper, he noticed that the kid is now very afraid of being surrounded by people and usually avoids people.

Just then, Wen Tianyou approached from a distance: "Captain Wang, Zhiming, Master Li, what are you all talking about?"

He had wanted to come up and say hello, but seeing that Secretary Qin was there, he was too embarrassed to approach and just watched the commotion from afar.

"It's Tianyou! Come here quickly." Captain Wang beckoned to him in a friendly tone.

Wen Tianyou responded and walked over, standing next to Captain Wang.

Upon seeing the newcomer, Zhou Zhiming's eyes darted around, and he leaned close to Li Cheng's ear and whispered, "Master Cheng, this is the one who wants to become my master's apprentice."

With Li Kaixin's keen hearing, he naturally heard Zhou Zhiming's whispered conversation, and his eyes twitched involuntarily.

Fortunately, Captain Wang and Wen Tianyou were far away, otherwise he really wanted to give Zhou Zhiming a beating.

How embarrassing would it be if Wen Tianyou heard this!

Fortunately, Secretary Qin, who was on the grain depot platform, spoke up at this moment: "Comrades, please be quiet. I have some great news to share with you all."

Upon hearing this, the people chatting among themselves immediately fell silent and all turned to look at the stage.

Secretary Qin smiled and looked around. Once the room quieted down, he slowly said, "Our Red Star Commune has produced a national celebrity who's been featured in the newspapers!"

No sooner had the words been spoken than several impatient members immediately began to shout:

"Secretary Qin, who are you referring to?"

"Do we know that person, Secretary Qin?"

Secretary Qin smiled and gestured downwards, his gaze gentle: "He's here today too. How about we invite him up on stage to say a few words?"

"Okay!" the members responded in unison, their voices ringing out.

The atmosphere at the scene immediately became lively.

Immediately afterwards, Secretary Qin's gaze fell on Li Kaixin, his eyes filled with a smile.

The moment Li Kaixin met Secretary Qin's gaze, he knew there was no escaping it.

After letting out a soft sigh, he stepped onto the platform.

Following Secretary Qin's gaze, the members below the stage all saw Li Kaixin walking towards the stage.

After a brief moment of stunned silence, the crowd below soon began to discuss the matter.

Those from Lijia Village who hadn't yet met Li Kaixin looked even more incredulous.

Li Yong stared wide-eyed and tugged at the sleeve of the person next to him: "Uncle Qiang, look, that's happiness!"

"Xiaoyong, I'm not blind, don't make such a fuss."

Although Li Qiang said that, the look of surprise on his face was no less than that of Li Yong.

Once Li Kaixin was standing on the stage, Secretary Qin immediately began to introduce him in a loud voice:

"This Mr. Li Kaixin is the one I just mentioned. He's from Lijia Village in Hongxing Commune, and he's now an excellent driver at the transportation station."

"Don't let his young age fool you, his driving skills are among the best in the team."

As he spoke, he turned to the side with a smile and said, "Master Li, why don't you say a few words too!"

Li Kaixin had been through this kind of thing many times before and was already very familiar with it.

He smiled at the audience, his tone calm and steady:

"I am honored to be invited up by Secretary Qin. Actually, I am just an ordinary truck driver. I just got lucky and the organization and leaders took notice of me."

He paused, glancing at the audience below: "I came from the Red Star Commune. You are all my uncles, aunts, brothers, and sisters. I wouldn't be where I am today without your care and support since I was a child. Thank you all."

After speaking, he bowed deeply to the people below the stage.

There was a moment of silence in the audience, followed by thunderous applause.

Li Yong and his fellow villagers from Lijia Village even started a commotion from below the stage:

"Kaixin, you're awesome!"

"Our Li Family Village is proud of you!"

People from other villages nearby turned around and focused their attention on Li Yong and his group.

A young man leaned over and whispered, "Brothers, do you recognize that master on stage?"

"Of course! I'm his cousin!" Li Yong straightened his back and raised his voice when someone asked.

Those who heard Li Yong's words all gathered around him.