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

After Li Kaixin got into the car, they all dispersed and went to their respective back compartments.

Captain Wang and Secretary Yun exchanged a glance, said nothing, and simply nodded to each other.

Batel, Dojir, and Saren had already mounted their horses. Seeing this scene, their respect for Li Kaixin grew even stronger.

Then everyone didn't linger.

After Zhou Zhiming and the others helped everyone onto the truck and returned to the passenger seat, the convoy, led by Captain Wang, slowly drove away from the county town.

It wasn't that the drivers from the transport team didn't want to help, but it was getting quite dark, and they needed to start the vehicle and turn on the headlights.

Secretary Yun stood there watching the convoy leave, lost in thought, not even looking away until the last car was out of sight.

Seeing the secretary standing there in a daze for so long, the clerk whispered a reminder, "Secretary Yun, has the convoy already left?"

"Oh, okay!" Secretary Yun snapped out of his reverie, patted the clerk on the shoulder, and said, "Xiao Lin, you've had a long day, go home and get some rest!"

After saying that, he turned and walked quickly towards his office.

He couldn't wait to report today's events to his superiors.

......

After leaving the county town, the convoy split into three groups, each heading towards one of the three production brigades.

In the car, Zhou Zhiming turned to look at Li Kaixin, his face full of excitement, and asked:

"Master, this is my first time here. Are we going to sleep in those little houses that look like big steamed buns tonight?"

"And what's it like living inside?"

A barrage of questions followed, even the people in the back of the car were curiously listening.

"That kind of house is called a yurt, and it's quite warm inside," Li Kaixin replied casually, gripping the steering wheel. "However, people staying there for the first time might find it a little uncomfortable."

"Master, as long as it's warm, there's nothing to be uncomfortable about. It's better than being freezing outside, right?" Zhou Zhiming said dismissively.

These past few days have given him a real taste of how difficult long-distance driving is.

Not only did I not get a good night's sleep, but I also had to endure the cold.

I had initially thought the long trip would be like going to Haicheng, and I had been looking forward to it for a long time. Now, just thinking about spending the night away from home makes me a little scared.

The people in the back of the car nodded in agreement, clearly showing their strong agreement with Zhou Zhiming's words.

Seeing this, Li Kaixin just smiled and remained silent, knowing that only by experiencing it firsthand could one truly understand.

On the other side of the Dorjir production brigade, Bayar and a group of people dressed in Mongolian costumes were anxiously looking into the distance, holding torches and kerosene lamps.

As darkness was about to fall completely, Bayar turned to the old man beside him and spoke urgently:

"Grandpa, Dad hasn't come back yet. Has something happened to him? I want to ride a horse to check on him."

"Yes, Grandpa!" Chagan quickly chimed in, "Let me and Bayar go take a look!"

The old man was silent for a moment, then slowly shook his head: "Bayar, Chagan, wait a little longer!"

"Perhaps Dorjir picked up someone today and was delayed on the way."

He was also worried about his son's safety, but it was getting dark soon, and he really didn't want his grandson and Chagan to take the risk.

Bayar and Chagan, seeing their grandfather say this, dared not disobey the order and could only anxiously wait on the sidelines.

Just then, a light appeared on the mountain road in the distance, followed by a figure on horseback and a series of cars slowly coming into view.

Bayar immediately became excited, grabbing his grandfather's arm and shaking it vigorously: "Grandpa! Dad's back with a convoy!"

"I see it, I see it," the old man replied with a smile.

Everyone else present also breathed a sigh of relief.

They waited for Dogiel to arrive and stop in front of them.

He immediately dismounted, waved, and called out, "Everyone, come and help! The men we were sent here for today have arrived!"

Upon hearing this, the people dressed as Mongolians present immediately sprang into action.

Bayar didn't go; instead, he quickly approached Dorjil and couldn't help but ask, "Father, why are you so late today?"

The old man beside him didn't say anything, but he was staring at him with concern.

Seeing how worried his father and son were about him, Dorgil smiled and patiently explained:

"Father, Bayar, the convoy was already late today, and the county also gave those people sheepskin coats, which caused the delay."

The old man was relieved after hearing this, but he still couldn't help but add, "Dojir, be more careful in the future, don't come back so late."

"Understood, Father!" Dogiel replied, then a mysterious smile appeared on his face. "Father, guess who came to visit us today?"

"Who is it?" The old man became interested when he saw his son's expression.

Bayar, who was standing nearby, also perked up his ears and stared intently at his father.

Dogiel stopped teasing and said with a smile, "Li Yingxiong, who rescued Bayar and Chagan from the bear's jaws last time, drove them here today. Haven't you been wanting to meet him?"

Before the old man could react, Bayar couldn't contain himself and looked around anxiously, asking, "Where is it? Where is it?"

Immediately, a familiar figure was seen getting out of the second car.

Bayar excitedly tugged at the old man's sleeve: "Grandpa, Brother Kaixin is over there! Let's go over there quickly!"

Li Kaixin got out of the car and had just let out a long breath when he saw Bayar leading an old man excitedly toward him.

"Brother Bayar, it's been a long time!" Li Kaixin quickly walked a few steps to greet him.

Upon seeing Li Kaixin so close by, Bayar became so excited that he stammered, "Brother Kaixin! You've finally come again! I've been hoping for your return ever since you left last time!"

An elderly man nearby also stepped forward and spoke, his face showing a hint of friendliness:

"Hero Li, my name is Bateng. Last time, thanks to you, you saved my grandson and that brat Chagan's lives. I thank you very much."

As soon as he finished speaking, he was about to bow to Li Kaixin.

"No, no!"

Li Kaixin quickly stepped forward to help the old man up, and said sincerely, "Grandpa Bateng, anyone who saw what happened that day would have helped. Please don't do this."

Seeing his reaction, Bateng didn't continue the topic and instead asked, "Hero Li, how many days will you be staying here this time?"

"I can stay for two days, and then I'll leave early the day after tomorrow to head back," Li Kaixin answered truthfully.

"That's great, Li Yingxiong!"

Batten's face immediately lit up with a smile. "Then you must come to our house in the next couple of days so we can give you a proper welcome."

"Yes, yes! Brother Kaixin, you absolutely have to come!"

Bayar nodded repeatedly, his face full of anticipation.