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

The car drove slowly. This time, when it passed the checkpoint, the soldiers on guard did not stop it. They gave a salute and let it pass.

In the car, younger brother Li Kai clung to the back seat of his older brother, muttering softly, "Big brother, big brother, does that Sister Ye Ling like you? The way she looks at you is really different!"

"Xiao Kai, what do you know, kid? Don't talk nonsense, do you want to get punished?" Li Kai didn't even turn his head.

"I wasn't making this up!"

Li Kai shrank his neck and retorted, "It's not like I haven't seen it before. There's a couple in my class who look at each other like that."

Hearing this from the back seat, Qin Xiuli, the mother, couldn't help but laugh out loud: "Kaixin, I think Xiaokai is right. Why don't you two give it a try?"

"Mom, why are you joining in this nonsense too!" Li Kaixin turned to look at her mother, somewhat helplessly.

Mother Qin Xiuli snorted and continued relentlessly:

"Isn't it because you've been refusing to date anyone for so long? I've been urging you to settle down. My only wish right now is for you to get married. I think Ye Ling is a pretty good girl."

"Mom, I'm still so young! I'm not even an adult yet!"

Li Kaixin was both amused and exasperated. "Besides, we were never really on the same wavelength."

Although the country has only been established for a short time, the concept of marrying someone of equal social standing has been valued since ancient times, and the difference in their social status is undeniable.

"How are we not on the same path? Our son is so outstanding..." Before the mother, Qin Xiuli, could finish speaking, her husband pulled her back.

"Daughter-in-law, stop talking and listen to something happy!" Father Li Mingde sighed and gently patted her hand.

When her husband opened his mouth, Qin Xiuli, the mother, swallowed her words.

Seeing the somewhat somber atmosphere in the car, driver Zhang smiled and offered words of comfort:

"Comrade Li, you don't need to be so pessimistic."

"Actually, with your current abilities, plus your relationship with Old Master Liu and Old Master Chen, it's definitely not too late for you to pursue a career in politics."

Although he was a driver, he drove for leaders, so his family background and experience were naturally extraordinary.

He had stayed for a meal at the banquet and witnessed Li Kaixin saving Old Master Chen.

Offering suggestions at this time also indicates an intention to make friends.

"Thank you for your kind offer, Comrade Zhang, but I still prefer to let things take their natural course."

Li Kaixin's tone was calm, which was a polite way of declining his offer.

My past life was tiring enough; I just want to live a simpler life in this one.

Besides, there will be major changes in a few years, so pursuing a career in politics would not be a good idea.

Upon hearing this, Driver Zhang smiled but didn't say anything more, assuming that he was still young and didn't understand the significance of these things.

The car fell silent instantly, with only the sound of the wheels rolling over the road.

Li Kaixin leaned back in his chair, closed his eyes to rest, but his mind kept racing.

Today's trip was indeed very fruitful.

He had examined all three ginseng roots; almost all of them were over fifty years old.

Also, given his relationship with several elders, including Old Master Liu, after today's incident, he should no longer be subject to the abuse of power.

Finally, there's Political Commissar Chen's side...

Thinking about this, he still felt a strange mix of emotions.

If I had failed the assessment, I would most likely have lost my job, followed by gossip from neighbors and worry from my family. For an ordinary person, it would be an understatement to say that the sky had fallen.

All of this was nothing more than a simple power struggle between those in power.

Ultimately, he was just an ordinary person who had some extraordinary experiences.

When he saw Political Commissar Chen's anxious expression when Old Master Chen collapsed, he felt a sense of relief.

The evil in human nature made him consider standing idly by for a moment, but ultimately, he absorbed the lessons of later generations, which led him to take the step of saving humanity.

Shortly after, the car stopped at the gate of No. 93 courtyard.

Li Kaixin slowly opened his eyes and looked at the familiar alleyway outside the car. He gently exhaled, suppressing his chaotic thoughts.

"Comrade Zhang, thank you for your hard work." Li Kaixin pushed open the car door and got out of the car.

"It's no trouble at all, it's my job," Driver Zhang replied politely, then smiled and nodded at Li Kaixin's parents before restarting the car.

Only after the car turned the corner and disappeared from sight did Li Kaixin and his family turn their attention away.

Just as I was about to enter the hospital, a middle-aged woman suddenly called out from behind, "Li Kaixin, wait! Don't go yet!"

The family paused and turned to look.

Then we saw Aunt Qian leading two older women, hurrying towards us.

Li Kaixin frowned slightly and whispered to her parents, "Father, Mother, they're looking for me. You should go inside first."

The mother, Qin Xiuli, wanted to ask what was going on, but her husband gently tugged at her arm.

"It sounds fun," Father Li Mingde said in a low voice, giving his wife a wink.

Qin Xiuli, the mother, was still worried, but seeing that her son looked calm, she followed her husband into the courtyard first.

In the blink of an eye, Aunt Qian ran up to her and stopped, panting.

A smile quickly spread across her face: "I'm so happy! You're finally back! We've been waiting for you for ages."

"Aunt Qian, is there something you need?" Li Kaixin looked at her indifferently.

Aunt Qian rubbed her hands together, her smile growing even more ingratiating: "Didn't Sister Ye tell you last time that the people in our courtyard also want to get some things from you? Do you think you could...?"

The words were not finished, but the meaning was already very clear.

"No!" Li Kaixin said decisively.

Aunt Qian was so taken aback that she almost lost her smile.

She took a deep breath and put on a smile again: "Kaixin, don't be in such a hurry to refuse. Auntie knows you're a kind-hearted child."

As she spoke, she pushed the two middle-aged women beside her forward, "Look, the two women in the courtyard and I have been waiting here since yesterday, hoping you could spare some food for us. We're all neighbors, please have some compassion!"

As soon as she finished speaking, she put on a pitiful look and looked at Li Kaixin.