Ch 9: The Unfilial Children Trembles in Fear (QT)

In the days that followed, whenever transportation was needed, Yun Xi drove the truck to haul goods. When there was no need for transport, she stayed in the Logistics Department. Fortunately, there was not much work in Logistics, so she could manage both sides just fine.

Xiao Zhang often came over to teach her how to repair vehicles, telling her small driving tricks, road conditions, and the personalities and habits of the people they handed goods over to at various units. These were all valuable experiences he had accumulated over several years of work.

He even gave Yun Xi the notes he had taken during his outside training trips and taught her very seriously. Yun Xi could tell that this time he was sincerely teaching her, so naturally she absorbed everything, madly soaking up knowledge like a sponge.

Only then did Xiao Zhang realize just how clever Yun Xi was. He could no longer even remember what impression he had had when he first met her. He only felt that she was a senior worthy of admiration.

By the time Xiao Zhang had mostly recovered, there happened to be an opportunity in the city for a driver to go to the provincial capital for a week of further training. Xiao Zhang strongly recommended giving the spot to Yun Xi. Since Yun Xi had never made a single mistake since she started driving, everyone in the unit had seen her ability and had no objections at all. And so, Yun Xi very honorably went on a business trip to the provincial capital.

She squeezed onto a green train. At first, she found it quite novel, but before long, the strange smells in the carriage became unbearable. She quickly opened the window and leaned beside it to breathe.

The train was also terribly slow, stopping at every little station. This made her think of the future in the original owner’s memories, when trains would speed up and there would even be extremely fast high-speed rail. Original translation at HololoNovels dot com. Taking airplanes would also become very convenient. It was truly something to yearn for.

Unfortunately, roads had to be walked one step at a time, and eras had to develop slowly. There was no rushing it. She could only properly experience the unique characteristics of this era.

After clattering along the entire way, she finally arrived at the provincial capital.

The moment she got off the train, Yun Xi felt refreshed. From the train station alone, she could already see tall buildings and small cars. Sure enough, the more prosperous the city, the better the living conditions. Compared to the small village she had started in, the provincial capital seemed like an entirely different era.

Yun Xi followed the address and found the place.

Because the other drivers attending the training were all men and she was the only woman, they arranged a separate dormitory room for her.

During group registration, more than twenty male drivers were extremely surprised. From time to time, they glanced at Yun Xi, whispering among themselves. They could hardly believe that Yun Xi, like them, was a driver.

Someone asked curiously,

“You’re Sister Li, right? How many years have you been driving? Why haven’t we seen you before?”

Yun Xi replied,

“My driving experience is three months…”

Before she could finish, the group exploded.

“What? Three months? Then what are you doing here? Isn’t this a joke?”

“Everyone here has been driving for several years. If I may say so myself, we’re all outstanding enough to get a training spot. How did someone who just learned to drive sneak in here? Have you even figured out how to drive properly before coming for advanced training?”

“Sister Li, tell us honestly. How were the spots in your unit assigned? Tell us. We guarantee we won’t spread it.”

“Seriously, training isn’t a joke. If you mess this up, you’ll embarrass your whole city. If you can’t do it, hurry back and let someone else come.”

“We’re advising you out of kindness. Don’t dislike how harsh it sounds. This is work for grown men. Besides, Sister Li, at your age, wouldn’t it be nice to look after your grandchildren? Why suffer like this?”

Yun Xi listened to them rattle on, then swept her gaze over them with a smile that did not reach her eyes.

“Whether someone is a mule or a horse, you’ll know once they’re led out for a walk. We’ve only just met, and no one knows anyone yet, but you’re already certain I can’t do it. With that level of quality, you still managed to get training spots? Your ideological awareness needs improvement.”

“Hey, why are your words so sharp? Aren’t we reminding you for your own good? We’ve already said it politely. To put it bluntly, everyone here fought hard to win a spot. You’ve only been driving for three months, yet you can come for advanced training. No matter how you look at it, something isn’t right. You know perfectly well what’s going on behind this.”

“What’s going on?”

Yun Xi’s face cooled.

“The country’s first female tractor driver came from our Hei Province. She was outstanding at nineteen and formed a women’s tractor team at twenty. She also received even more incredible honors. Why don’t you go ask how many years she had been driving before she became famous?

If you aren’t capable yourself, reflect on yourself. Don’t assume everyone is like you, struggling so hard just to get one training spot.”

Yun Xi was more than ten years older than even the oldest among them, and she was not polite to them at all. Original translation at HololoNovels dot com. She immediately scolded them straight to their faces.

The two instructors who had just come over to meet them exchanged glances.

One whispered,

“Looks like this group has someone with a fierce temper.”

“I just don’t know how skilled she is. I wonder whether her technique is just as fierce.”

When the two instructors entered the room, all the drivers’ words were blocked back down their throats. Their faces were each more colorful than the last.

They all felt it was utterly ridiculous.

What right did some unknown little old lady have to compare herself to the country’s first female tractor driver?

They wanted to see exactly what ability this Li Yunxi had. If she turned out to be useless at everything and ranked dead last, then she would lose face all the way back to her grandmother’s house.

Among drivers, most were men, and one also needed some physical strength. A thin, small old woman like Yun Xi stood out like a crane among chickens. She was especially conspicuous. Add to that her fiery temper, and from the moment she arrived, everyone remembered her.

No one believed she had real skill in driving. They all thought she had used connections to snatch the spot of a proper driver, so they faintly isolated her.

Yun Xi did not care at all.

She had nothing in common with people this narrow-minded. If she had spare time, wouldn’t it be better to tour the provincial capital?

This time, she had borrowed many coupons from her coworkers. After asking where the shopping mall was, she went on a massive shopping spree.

Some things were for herself, and some were items she was bringing back for coworkers. The goods in the provincial capital really were better than those in her city, and there were more styles too.

Every day, Yun Xi returned to the dormitory carrying big and small bags. She put on new clothes and even bought a watch.

The drivers became even more convinced of their earlier guesses.

The way she acted did not resemble a driver here for training at all. She looked more like someone using this opportunity to shop.

How much money did her family have to withstand this kind of spending?

Who would believe there were no connections behind her?

This time, even the instructors began murmuring a little.

Yun Xi ignored what they thought or said.

During class, she listened carefully and took careful notes. After class, she ran off to visit the famous places in the provincial capital. In five days, she explored the entire provincial capital and even got tanned!

On the sixth day, the instructor walked into the classroom holding exam papers and said seriously,

“After five days of training, today we will assess the results of your training. Driving is not as simple as getting behind the wheel and making the vehicle move. You must understand the vehicle’s parts, models, performance, and many other aspects.

The more knowledge you learn, the more you will discover how vast knowledge truly is.

I hope every one of you treats this seriously. This assessment score will also be truthfully reported to your units, and it will affect your future professional development.

All right. Everyone, take the exam seriously and observe exam discipline.”

The instructor began handing out the papers.

Many people looked at Yun Xi and smiled.

They usually reviewed their notes and exchanged knowledge with one another as soon as class ended. Only Yun Xi never had questions and always ran off to play the moment class ended.

What could she possibly score?

Probably a zero, right?

When the time came, they would definitely throw her words from the first day back in her face.

She had said they were not capable. Let’s see whether she was capable.

Of course Yun Xi was capable.

She had no questions because Xiao Zhang had previously gone to the provincial capital and the capital for training. He had also studied many deeper problems and had taught them all to her.

After learning them, she had gone to the library to borrow books related to vehicles and machinery. She had read quite a few books and studied a lot of knowledge on her own.

So although she had learned new knowledge during this training, she did not find it difficult. Once the instructor explained something in class, she understood it all. Naturally, she had never asked questions.

Yun Xi’s memory was already stronger than ordinary people’s. She memorized things faster and more deeply.

As soon as she got the exam paper, she began answering without even needing to think.

Someone looked up and saw her writing rapidly, then smiled and shook his head.

Did this little old lady think randomly filling the page could get her through?

The instructor this time was said to be very strict.

The classroom was very quiet, filled only with the sound of writing.

The instructor walked slowly with his hands behind his back. When he reached Yun Xi’s side and saw that her handwriting was neat and beautiful, and that she had not only written the correct answers but also added her own insights, he could not help feeling surprised.

He could not resist standing beside her and watching for a long time.

Correct.

All correct.

Not a single question was wrong!

The instructor went from surprise to excitement.

He had trained students more than a dozen times, and not one of them had ever been this outstanding!

When the exam time ended, he personally collected Yun Xi’s paper and walked to the podium with a smile.

Someone asked,

“What is it, Teacher? Did she cheat?”

The crowd burst into laughter.

The instructor’s face hardened, and he knocked on the desk.

“Quiet! Comrade Li Yunxi’s paper received a perfect score, and she included many of her own unique insights. I wanted to bring it up so everyone can use it as a reference.”

“What? A perfect score?”

“How is that possible? Did she use connections to steal the questions?”

Before Yun Xi could speak, the instructor said loudly,

“These questions were strictly confidential. Moreover, two of the questions were changed by us instructors only this morning. She could not have stolen the questions, nor could she have cheated. She is simply extremely outstanding, with an exceptionally solid grasp of the knowledge.

Comrade Li Yunxi, you must have studied related knowledge before, haven’t you?”

Yun Xi nodded.

“Some of it I read in books. I like reading very much.”

The instructor became even happier.

He had not expected that she had not learned it beforehand from someone else, but had studied it by herself through books.

He said “good” several times in a row, then said excitedly,

“Come to my office later. I have a few books here for you. Read them well. If there is anything you don’t understand, ask me anytime.”

The others looked at one another, all dumbfounded.

Since the instructor had said this, then it could not be cheating.

So this little old lady really had ability?

Real knowledge and skill?

Someone stubbornly said,

“What does theoretical knowledge count for? Knowing how to handle a vehicle is what matters. Let’s compete in driving.”

After the written exam in the morning, there would indeed be a practical driving test in the afternoon.

Yun Xi put away her fountain pen and said lightly,

“I came here for training and to absorb new knowledge. I have no interest in competing with you.

As for you all, if you have time, work on improving yourselves.

Remember, there are people beyond people, and heavens beyond heavens.”

She slung her schoolbag over her shoulder and left directly.

Some of the drivers felt embarrassed and humiliated, but others felt regret.

Without understanding her at all, they had assumed she was incapable. They had truly looked down on people like dogs looking at others.

During lunch, several drivers came over together to apologize to Yun Xi.

Their attitude was quite sincere.

However, Yun Xi had no interest in shaking hands and making peace with them. She only nodded and said nothing.

They also had no face to insist that Yun Xi forgive them.

After all, they had been the ones with cheap mouths first. Yun Xi had only retaliated when she spoke rudely back then.

After this incident, those drivers deeply remembered the principle that there were people beyond people and heavens beyond heavens. They never again looked down on anyone, especially women.

During the practical exam in the afternoon, Yun Xi won first place with her outstanding driving skills.

The two instructors pinned a large red flower on her and took a graduation photo with her. They gave her many books and also kept her unit’s phone number, reminding her that she could ask them questions anytime.

This time, the drivers were completely honest.

For the written exam, they could say they were bad at studying or had poor memories.

But when their practical driving skills were so much worse than Yun Xi’s, they had no choice but to admit that they were not capable enough.

In just a few days, Yun Xi’s deeds in the provincial capital spread far and wide!

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