Chapter 3124: Chapter 3116: Old Friends

"You managed a 36-hour record; you must not have stopped at all, right?"

"Of course, that’s just my competitive nature. I can’t allow anyone to drive faster than me; I must break their records," Zhang Gang said with pride.

"Then forget it. Driving that fast could easily lead to an accident."

Zhang Gang glanced at Lin Yi, "Take it easy, brother. Once you start logging long trips, you’ll realize driving a big rig isn’t that easy, so I won’t wait for you."

"Even though I’m not that great either, I don’t think you need to wait for me. You just drive on your own."

"Don’t need me to wait? 2300 kilometers in 36 hours, do you think this is like driving a sedan at an average speed over 100 kilometers per hour?"

"Haha..."

Zhang Gang’s words brought the dispatch room to a roar of laughter.

They were all experienced drivers who knew what it was like to drive a big rig.

Human energy is limited; after driving for a few hours, you need to take a proper rest and set aside time for meals.

Moreover, one has to slow down when driving overnight.

Forget about Zhang Gang’s 36-hour record; managing to do it in under 48 hours is impressive already.

The person in front seemed to have no experience at all, no one knew why he was brought in.

"Talk is cheap, let’s give it a try,"

Leaving those words, Lin Yi took his issued ticket and walked out of the dispatch room.

"Old Zhang, these newcomers don’t understand the rules. Later, go teach him a lesson, let him know what a master is,"

"I feel Old Zhang doesn’t even need to intervene; once he makes a run himself, he’ll know what kind of job this is,"

"Exactly, no point in saying anymore, let him experience it for real, and he’ll realize how terrifying that 36-hour record is,"

Listening to the chattering around him, Zhang Gang felt a bit cocky, rotating his neck, shaking his wrists,

"I’ve been doing well recently, I’m ready to break my record again to see if I can shave off another hour,"

"You’re the impressive one; I always have to leave precisely on time,"

"Can’t deny aging, you’re way behind us youngsters, haha..."

"Haha... You really can’t take compliments; say a few words to you and you’re on cloud nine,"

"Alright, enough bantering with you all, I’m off now,"

Meanwhile, Lin Yi was already strapped in his truck.

He hadn’t particularly noticed it before, but climbed aboard to check again.

The truck was in relatively good condition, having been in use for about four or five years, should be able to speed up decently.

About an hour later, all the cargo that needed to be transported had been loaded onto the truck.

Lin Yi began his long-distance journey.

Looking at the navigational route, Lin Yi reminisced about that winter trip to Ice City.

He wondered how that girl named Ane Ning was doing now.

Lin Yi shook his head, hoping she was well.

Since it was night and the regional transit center was located in the suburbs, Lin Yi quickly reached the highway, pressing the pedal; the truck quickly accelerated past 100 km/h, and still increasing.

In normal circumstances, going that fast at night would be dangerous, not to mention for a big truck, even for a small car.

But to Lin Yi, it was just a drizzle.

His night vision capabilities were not something ordinary people could compare to.

Besides that, Lin Yi’s physical stamina was impressively strong.

Going 24 hours without food or drink, his spirit remained unaffected, easily able to drive the full 2300 kilometers in one go.

Lin Yi estimated it wouldn’t be a problem to reach the Ice City Region within twenty-four hours.

Driving from night till dawn, and from dawn till night again.

The temperature dropped from over ten degrees to below negative ten degrees.

Such scenery is rarely seen in other countries.

About 22 hours passed, and Lin Yi effortlessly drove the truck into the Ice City Region’s depot.

In fact, Lin Yi could have sped up and arrived an hour earlier.

Because the temperature difference between Zhong Hai and Ice City was at least 30 degrees; even if Lin Yi could withstand the cold, wearing barely any clothing would make people think he was a madman.

Therefore, when reaching Jing City, Lin Yi bought some winter clothing, had a meal, and continued on.

Though it was his first time here, with dispatch guidance, everything was orderly.

The people here were as warm as ever; although a bit loud, it was refreshing to listen to.

Lin Yi parked at the depot and took the issued ticket to the dispatch office.

"Is there something wrong with your ticket?" a male dispatcher asked.

"Hmm? I haven’t touched it since it was issued, what’s the issue?"

"It shows you came from Zhonghai District last evening, and the entire trip was under 22 hours; did your side write the wrong time, maybe skipped a day?"

"No mistake, I did it in 22 hours."

"Ah?!"

Upon hearing Lin Yi’s words, the people in the dispatch room were stunned.

"Really? Over 2300 kilometers in just 22 hours?"

"I didn’t stop at all, I had food in the truck, saving a lot of time."

"This has nothing to do with having food or not." The male dispatcher gave a thumbs up, complimenting:

"You young folks are indeed impressive; we can’t compete with you."

"Not at all, not at all," Lin Yi replied modestly.

"Hang on, I’ll issue your ticket right now, and then go ahead with your tasks. Rest a day; come back to pick up cargo at the same time tomorrow."

"Alright."

About ten seconds later, the receipt was issued.

Returning to his truck, but no system prompt sounded in Lin Yi’s mind.

"What’s going on? I’ve completed the trip, and the task isn’t done?"

[System task requires successful round-trip completion.]

"Ah, that’s how it is."

Lin Yi didn’t rush, tidied up on the truck, planning to find a hotel for the night.

Catching a ride back to the city, the snow had been cleared to the sides of the streets, and the breath visible while walking carried a hint of chill.

For young people working away from home, that chill was the taste of home.

"Quite the coincidence."

Walking down streets that were both unfamiliar and familiar, Lin Yi felt a bit nostalgic.

The last time he came, it seemed to be winter too; thick white snow blanketed the entire street.

People on the streets hurried about, but some strolled slowly, taking pictures and selfies occasionally.

Just like himself, they all seemed to be from out of town.

Yet walking down the street, it felt as if they belonged to the city.

Following the familiar address, Lin Yi arrived at the hotel he stayed at before.

Everything here hadn’t changed; many places looked the same as when he last visited.

Observing closely, however, there appeared to be subtle changes.

And these changes made Lin Yi feel oddly out of place.

"Darn it, since when did I become so sentimental," Lin Yi muttered to himself.

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