Time Travel: Volume 1! Starting from a Small Mountain Village

When Long Lifan blurted out "I can drive a tractor" without hesitation, Xu Tiansheng was momentarily dazed, as if a whisper of disbelief had drifted by on the wind.

"Long Zhiqing, what did you just say?" he asked, half in doubt and half in seeking confirmation.

“I said, I can drive a tractor!” Long Lifan’s voice repeated again, each word clear, like a tender sprout breaking through the soil in spring, carrying an undeniable vitality.

Upon hearing this, Xu Tiansheng was shocked and a sense of unease stirred within him. In this male-dominated field, Long Lifan's words were undoubtedly a breath of fresh air, making him curious about just how many unknown skills this seemingly weak educated youth, Long, possessed.

Long Lifan's thoughts, however, had already drifted far away; she couldn't wait to see the tractor with her own eyes. "Director Xu, can I go take a look?" her voice was full of anticipation.

"of course."

Xu Tiansheng gave a brief and forceful response, then led Long Lifan and Zhou Huiji toward an open space. From a distance, they could see a tarpaulin covering a corner, but the shape of a vehicle was vaguely discernible.

As the group worked together to slowly lift the canvas, a slightly old tractor, still radiating an indomitable spirit, came into view. Long Lifan's eyes instantly lit up—a sparkle of desire for unknown challenges and a confident brilliance of self-assurance.

"Director Xu, may I give it a try?"

Long Lifan's eyes gleamed with eager anticipation. She circled the old tractor twice, as if assessing every detail of this behemoth, her excitement barely contained.

“Okay, but I need to get Xiao Wang to start it…” Xu Tiansheng hesitated. He wanted to suggest that Xiao Wang start it, since starting this old-fashioned tractor was no easy task, requiring a perfect combination of strength and skill. But in his opinion, a delicate young girl like Long Lifan would probably be unable to handle it.

However, Long Lifan interrupted his idea without hesitation. She waved her hand confidently and walked straight towards the tractor.

She deftly removed the heavy handle from the machine and inserted it into the round hole, her movements practiced and powerful. At first, she turned it extremely slowly, seemingly feeling the subtle connection between the handle and the machine. As the rhythm gradually quickened, her right arm seemed to be endowed with some kind of power, turning faster and faster until a sudden rumble announced the successful start of the tractor.

At that moment, time seemed to freeze. Xu Tiansheng and Zhou Huiji looked at each other, their eyes filled with disbelief.

They never expected that the seemingly frail Long Zhiqing could so easily operate this old tractor. Of course, they didn't know that Long Lifan's ability was due to her secretly taking several mysterious reagents sold by the system, which had given her unprecedented improvements in her health.

While Xu Tiansheng and Zhou Huiji were still reeling from the shock, Long Lifan had already skillfully driven the tractor around the field twice. The field, though small, was enough to showcase her adept driving skills. Under her control, the tractor seemed to come alive, nimbly weaving through every corner.

As the tractor slowly came to a stop, Long Lifan gracefully jumped off and walked towards Xu Tiansheng. Her eyes shone with determination and resolve. "Director Xu, how much do you plan to sell this truck for? Dongwan Village wants it." Her voice was clear and strong, every word conveying an undeniable resolve.

During the driving process, Long Lifan had already noticed some minor problems with the tractor, but she did not think these problems were serious and would not affect its use at all.

She had only one thought in her mind: to bring the tractor back to Dongwan Village and make it a new driving force for the village's development. There was no other way; Dongwan Village desperately needed a vehicle!

"Long Zhiqing, you're not really planning to buy this tractor, are you?" Zhou Huiji looked at the behemoth in front of him, secretly calculating that the price must be exorbitant. So he quickly pulled Long Lifan aside and asked in a low voice.

Long Lifan nodded firmly, her eyes gleaming with unwavering determination: "Secretary Zhou, what our Dongwan Village needs most right now is transportation. This tractor is absolutely crucial for us. Opportunity knocks but once; we've finally found it, so of course we have to buy it. If we miss this chance, we'll never get another one!"

Upon hearing this, Zhou Huiji frowned, clearly still having some concerns: "But shouldn't we discuss such a big matter with the captain and the others?"

Long Lifan patted Zhou Huiji on the shoulder, her tone full of confidence: "No need, we should act expediently in urgent situations. I believe that even if we act first and report later, the brigade leader and the others will definitely support us. After all, this is for the development of Dongwan Village."

"Long Zhiqing, your driving skills are truly eye-opening! Even compared to those veteran drivers who have been driving for many years, you are just as good!" Xu Tiansheng gradually recovered from his shock. His words carried a hint of flattery, but his eyes revealed genuine admiration. Long Zhiqing's driving skills were indeed astonishingly proficient.

"Ha...Back when I was in Shanghai, I casually learned a little bit from an old master craftsman at a machinery factory..." Long Lifan chuckled, making up a lie on the spot, but her eyes gleamed with cunning.

"Are you really sure? Your Dongwan Village wants to buy this tractor?" Xu Tiansheng's tone changed, and his expression became serious.

"Buy it, we must buy it!" Long Lifan answered without hesitation, her eyes firm and resolute, as if she could already see the future of Dongwan Village transformed by this machine.

As for the fact that no one in Dongwan Village knows how to drive yet, that's easy, just drive the tractor back and let them learn. Anyway, let's get the tractor first.

“Alright, this car is a bit old, but its performance is still pretty good. I can make a concession on the price. How about this, Dongwan Village will contribute 1500 yuan, and the car is yours. I'll also take care of all the complicated paperwork for you.” After a moment’s thought, Xu Tiansheng gave his final decision.

"OK…"

Long Lifan agreed almost without hesitation. She knew that although prices were low these days, the prices of mechanical items were ridiculously high.

If this tractor were brand new, it would cost at least five or six thousand. Even though it's a bit worn now, it's definitely not something you can easily buy for fifteen thousand. What's more, Director Xu even offered to help with the paperwork—where else can you find such a good deal?

Of course, since Zhou Huiji didn't have any money with her, she had to make her write another IOU to the machinery factory. At that moment, Zhou Huiji felt her head buzzing and her mind racing with thoughts.

He had come to pay off his debts, but unexpectedly, he now owed the machinery factory a huge sum of money. He shook his head helplessly, muttering to himself, "What a mess this is!"