Lu De Min smiled and explained that his father and grandfather were both soldiers. His grandfather had been responsible for repairing cars in the army, and he had learned his own repair skills from his grandfather.
Director Qu, Xiao Lao, and Xiao Chen, upon learning that Lu De Min's father and grandfather were also soldiers and family members of revolutionary martyrs, immediately felt a sense of kinship. They also realized why Lu De Min, at such a young age, possessed such exceptional car repair skills.
Lu De Min continued, “I have my ID and family member of revolutionary martyr certificate with me. Should I take them out, or do you want to take them from me?”
Director Qu's expression softened significantly. “We believe what you say, but we still want to see for ourselves the spirit of your father and grandfather!”
Lu De Min felt a sense of comfort from Director Qu's words. It seemed that she trusted him and wasn't afraid of him using this opportunity to “draw a gun.” Perhaps she saw that he was tall and handsome, a man of good character, and didn't look like a bad person.
Lu De Min slowly took out a package wrapped in oiled paper from his bosom. He opened it, took out the documents inside, and handed them over.
Director Qu reached out with her fair and beautiful fingers, took the documents, and looked them over. Her expression became serious. After returning them, she asked, “Comrade Lu De Min, your car repair skills are excellent, making you a rare talent. If you want to find work in Beijing, you can come to the Red Star Military Management Station and find me!”
Lu De Min was overjoyed. His luck was truly good. Before even entering the capital, he had met a benefactor.
…
The jeep continued on its journey.
“That female officer is so beautiful!”
“Yes! And she is so kind!”
Lu De Min heard the disaster victims' discussions.
Soon, everyone continued on their way.
【Ding!】
【Footwork +1】
【Footwork +1】
【Footwork +1】
【Footwork +1】
【Footwork Level 2: 288/500】
Awesome.
Footwork Level 2!
…
The following morning.
Lu De Min and the group finally arrived in Beijing.
Lu De Min parted ways with them.
At this moment, Lu De Min finally had a chance to take in the Beijing of the 1950s.
There were no skyscrapers, only old, mottled walls, low, dilapidated houses, and messy power lines.
Compared to the modern, cosmopolitan capital city of decades later, it was far inferior. However, the air was good, and the sky was a clear, azure blue.
Lu De Min took a deep breath, feeling refreshed and invigorated.
He asked a passerby for directions and successfully reached the Red Star Military Management Station.
The Red Star Military Management Station was located in a courtyard house.
An armed soldier stood at the entrance. Seeing Lu De Min approaching, he cautiously observed him.
As per their agreement when parting ways with Director Qu yesterday, Lu De Min walked forward and said, “Hello, comrade. My surname is Lu. I'm here to see Director Qu.”
After hearing this, the soldier's hardened expression softened slightly. “You must be Lu De Min, the one Xiao Chen mentioned. I heard you are a skilled car repairer. Come in!”
Lu De Min modestly replied and chatted with the soldier for a few moments before entering the Red Star Military Management Station.
His luck was good. He happened to meet Xiao Chen walking towards him.
Xiao Chen patted Lu De Min on the shoulder and said cordially, “Comrade Lu De Min, you've arrived!”
After a brief conversation, they learned that Director Qu was currently in a meeting.
However, before the meeting, Director Qu had anticipated Lu De Min's arrival and had prepared a letter of introduction for him, which she entrusted to Xiao Chen.
Comrade Xiao Chen said, “Comrade Lu De Min, follow me. I'll get the letter of introduction for you.”
…
Lu De Min left the Red Star Military Management Station with a letter in his hand and a small cloth bag. Director Qu had instructed him to deliver the bag to a woman named Wang Tong.