Chapter Summaries

Han Aimin woke in the 985 Factory on March 6, 1987, realizing he had returned to the past. Remembering that a cannon accident could ruin his eldest brother-in-law Huang Haishan’s chance to become a cadre, Han Aimin rushed to find him and rode with Zhang Shengbing to the test firing range.

• Han Aimin awoke after a fall, recognized the 985 Factory and its people, and confirmed from a poster that the date was March 6, 1987.
• Han Aimin remembered that Huang Haishan’s promotion depended on safely transporting two howitzers, one of which had previously fallen into a ravine in the future Han Aimin remembered.
• Han Aimin hurried to the Assembly Workshop to ask Zhang Shengbing where Huang Haishan was, learning that the cannons had to be test-fired before delivery.
• Zhang Shengbing secured permission to leave work and drove Han Aimin by motorcycle to the test firing range.

Han Aimin woke in the 985 Factory on March 6, 1987, realizing he had returned to the past. Remembering that his brother-in-law Huang Haishan’s promotion was at risk after a cannon accident, Han Aimin hurried to find him and reached the Test Firing Range with Zhang Shengbing.

• Han Aimin woke after falling, recognized familiar colleagues and surroundings, and confirmed the date was March 6, 1987.
• Han Aimin remembered that Huang Haishan’s promotion depended on a cannon shipment and that one cannon was about to plunge down a mountainside.
• Han Aimin left the school despite his injuries and went to the Assembly Workshop to find Huang Haishan.
• Zhang Shengbing told Han Aimin that the cannons had to be test-fired before delivery and offered him a ride to the Back Mountain Firing Range.
• Zhang Shengbing drove Han Aimin by motorcycle to the Test Firing Range beside the River Beach.

After waking in 1987 in the 985 Factory, Han Aimin realized he had returned to the past and remembered that his eldest brother-in-law’s promotion was at risk after a cannon accident. He hurried to find him before the cannons were transported, reaching the test firing range with his second brother-in-law.

• Han Aimin woke in the 985 Factory on March 6, 1987, and recognized the people and place from his past.
• Han Aimin remembered that Huang Haishan’s promotion depended on avoiding blame for a cannon that would fall from a truck during transport.
• Han Aimin left the school and went to the Assembly Workshop to find Huang Haishan.
• Zhang Shengbing told Han Aimin that the cannons had to be test-fired at the Back Mountain Firing Range before delivery.
• Zhang Shengbing took Han Aimin by motorcycle to the Test Firing Range.

After waking from a fall in the 985 Factory on March 6, 1987, Han Aimin realized he had returned to his youth and remembered that his eldest brother-in-law, Huang Haishan, was about to be blamed for a cannon accident that could ruin his promotion. He rushed to find Huang Haishan and reached the Test Firing Range, where the cannon was due to be tested before delivery.

• Han Aimin woke in the 985 Factory surrounded by familiar colleagues and recognized that he had returned to March 6, 1987.
• Han Aimin saw his nephew Jun Jun and remembered that Huang Haishan’s promotion depended on safely transporting two howitzers to the Train Station.
• Han Aimin left the school despite his injuries and went to the Assembly Workshop to look for Huang Haishan.
• Zhang Shengbing explained that Huang Haishan would be at the Back Mountain Firing Range for the cannon’s test firing.
• Zhang Shengbing obtained leave and drove Han Aimin by motorcycle to the Test Firing Range by the River Beach.

Han Aimin woke in the 985 Factory on March 6, 1987, realizing he had returned to the past after seeing the factory and its people restored. Remembering that his eldest sister's husband faced a career-ending accident while transporting a cannon, Han Aimin hurried to find him and reached the test-firing range by motorcycle.

• Han Aimin woke in the 985 Factory, recognized Zhong Jianyu and Liu Pingping, and confirmed the date was March 6, 1987.
• Han Aimin saw his nephew Jun Jun and learned that his eldest sister's husband, Huang Haishan, was escorting cannons to the train station.
• Han Aimin remembered that a cannon would fall into a ravine during the delivery, threatening Huang Haishan's promotion to cadre.
• Han Aimin went to the Assembly Workshop and asked his second sister's husband, Zhang Shengbing, where to find Huang Haishan.
• Zhang Shengbing explained that the cannons had to be test-fired before delivery, then drove Han Aimin to the Test Firing Range by the River Beach.

Han Aimin woke in 1987 at the 985 Factory, realizing he had returned to his old life after seeing its familiar people and places. Remembering that his eldest brother-in-law Huang Haishan was about to be involved in a cannon accident, he hurried to the test firing range to try to prevent it.

• Han Aimin recognized Zhong Jianyu, Liu Pingping, and the 985 Factory after waking from a fall, then saw the date March 6, 1987.
• Han Aimin learned from Jun Jun that Huang Haishan was escorting cannons to the train station and recalled that a cannon accident could ruin Huang Haishan's chance to become a cadre.
• Han Aimin left the school despite his injuries and went to the Assembly Workshop to find out where the cannon delivery team was.
• Zhang Shengbing explained that the cannons had to be test-fired before delivery and offered Han Aimin a ride to the Back Mountain.
• Zhang Shengbing drove Han Aimin to the test firing range by the river beach.

After waking from a fall in the 985 Factory on March 6, 1987, Han Aimin realized he had returned to his youth and remembered that his eldest brother-in-law, Huang Haishan, was about to suffer a cannon accident that could ruin his promotion. Han Aimin hurried to the test firing range, hoping to prevent the accident.

• Han Aimin woke in the 985 Factory among familiar colleagues and confirmed that the date was March 6, 1987.
• Han Aimin recognized that he had returned to the past and remembered that Huang Haishan’s cannon transport accident could cost him his promotion.
• Han Aimin left the school despite his injuries, intending to find Huang Haishan before the accident.
• Han Aimin found Zhang Shengbing at the Assembly Workshop and learned that Huang Haishan was at the back mountain test firing range.
• Zhang Shengbing secured leave and drove Han Aimin by motorcycle to the test firing range by the River Beach.

Han Aimin woke in the 985 Factory on March 6, 1987, apparently having returned to his past. Remembering that his eldest brother-in-law Huang Haishan risked losing a long-awaited promotion after a cannon accident, Han Aimin hurried to find him and reached the test firing range with Zhang Shengbing.

• Han Aimin woke after a fall surrounded by colleagues and recognized the 985 Factory as it had been in 1987.
• Han Aimin confirmed the date and remembered that Huang Haishan's promotion depended on safely transporting cannons after one had fallen off a cliff.
• Han Aimin left school to find Huang Haishan, while Liu Pingping and Zhong Jianyu arranged coverage for his classes.
• Zhang Shengbing told Han Aimin that Huang Haishan would be at the back mountain test firing range before the cannons could be delivered.
• Zhang Shengbing drove Han Aimin by motorcycle to the test firing range beside the river beach.

Han Aimin woke in 1987 after apparently returning to his youth at the 985 Factory, where he learned that his eldest brother-in-law's career was at risk after a cannon accident. Determined to prevent the mishap, Han Aimin hurried to find him and reached the back mountain test firing range with his second brother-in-law.

• Han Aimin woke surrounded by colleagues and recognized the 985 Factory as it had been on March 6, 1987.
• Han Aimin realized his eldest brother-in-law Huang Haishan was transporting cannons and that a cannon would fall from a cliff, threatening Huang's chance to become a cadre.
• Han Aimin left the school to find Huang Haishan, while Zhong Jianyu and Liu Pingping arranged for his classes to be covered.
• Han Aimin found Zhang Shengbing in the Assembly Workshop and learned that Huang Haishan was at the back mountain test firing range.
• Zhang Shengbing borrowed half an hour's leave and rode his motorcycle with Han Aimin to the test firing range by the river beach.

Han Aimin woke in the 985 Factory on March 6, 1987, realizing he had returned to his past. Remembering that his eldest sister’s husband, Huang Haishan, risked losing his chance to become a cadre after a cannon accident, Han Aimin rushed to find him and reached the test-firing range with Zhang Shengbing.

• Han Aimin woke after a fall, recognized Zhong Jianyu and Liu Pingping, and confirmed that he was back at the 985 Factory in 1987.
• Han Aimin remembered that Huang Haishan’s cadre conversion depended on a safe cannon delivery and hurried to intervene before the transport accident.
• Han Aimin asked Zhang Shengbing where Huang Haishan was and learned that the cannon had to be test-fired at the back mountain range first.
• Zhang Shengbing obtained leave from the workshop director and drove Han Aimin by motorcycle to the test-firing range.

Han Aimin woke in 1987 at the 985 Factory after apparently returning from its ruined future, and remembered that his eldest sister’s husband, Huang Haishan, was about to lose his chance to become a cadre after a cannon accident. He rushed to find him before the cannons were delivered, and learned that Huang Haishan was at the Back Mountain Firing Range for a test firing.

• Han Aimin woke after a fall and recognized Zhong Jianyu and Liu Pingping at the 985 Factory on March 6, 1987.
• Han Aimin saw his nephew Jun Jun and remembered that Huang Haishan’s promotion depended on safely transporting two howitzers to the Train Station.
• Han Aimin hurried toward the Assembly Workshop, while Zhong Jianyu and Liu Pingping arranged for his classes to be covered.
• Han Aimin found Zhang Shengbing at the Assembly Workshop and asked where Huang Haishan was.
• Zhang Shengbing explained that Huang Haishan was at the Back Mountain Firing Range, then drove Han Aimin there on his motorcycle.

Han Aimin woke in 1987 at the 985 Factory after apparently traveling back from its ruined future. Remembering that his eldest sister’s husband, Huang Haishan, was about to lose his chance at becoming a cadre after a cannon accident, Han Aimin rushed to find him and reached the test-firing range.

• Han Aimin woke after falling at school and recognized Zhong Jianyu, Liu Pingping, and the 985 Factory around him.
• Han Aimin saw the date March 6, 1987, and realized he had returned to the factory’s prosperous past.
• Han Aimin remembered that Huang Haishan’s pending cadre appointment depended on a cannon transport accident being resolved.
• Han Aimin left school and headed to the Assembly Workshop to find Huang Haishan.
• Zhang Shengbing told Han Aimin that the cannons had to be test-fired before delivery, then drove him by motorcycle to the Back Mountain firing range.

Han Aimin woke in 1987 at the 985 Factory after apparently returning from its ruined future, and realized he could prevent his eldest sister’s husband, Huang Haishan, from losing his chance to become a cadre. He headed for the back mountain to find Huang Haishan before a cannon-transport accident occurred.

• Han Aimin woke after falling at the factory school and recognized his former colleagues and the date, March 6, 1987.
• Han Aimin remembered that Huang Haishan’s promotion depended on a cannon delivery that would end in an accident.
• Han Aimin left the school and went to the Assembly Workshop to find Huang Haishan.
• Zhang Shengbing told Han Aimin that the cannons had to be test-fired before delivery and offered him a ride to the firing range.
• Zhang Shengbing drove Han Aimin by motorcycle to the Test Firing Range by the River Beach.

Han Aimin woke in 1987 at the 985 Factory, realizing he had returned to his youth after seeing the familiar factory and the date on a school poster. Remembering that his brother-in-law Huang Haishan’s chance to become a cadre depended on a cannon delivery, Han Aimin headed to the test firing range to intervene before the accident he recalled occurred.

• Han Aimin woke after a fall in the Children's Middle School and recognized Zhong Jianyu, Liu Pingping, and other familiar faces from his past.
• Han Aimin saw the date March 6, 1987, and realized he had returned to the 985 Factory of his youth.
• Han Aimin remembered that Huang Haishan's cadre conversion was at risk because a cannon would fall from a truck during a delivery to the Train Station.
• Han Aimin left for the Assembly Workshop to find Huang Haishan, though Zhang Shengbing told him the cannons had to be test-fired before they could be delivered.
• Zhang Shengbing took Han Aimin by motorcycle to the test firing range by the River Beach.

Han Aimin woke in the 985 Factory on March 6, 1987, apparently returned to his past after seeing the factory’s ruins. Remembering that his eldest brother-in-law’s chance to become a cadre depended on a cannon delivery, he rushed to find him before an accident occurred.

• Han Aimin recognized Zhong Jianyu, Liu Pingping, and the factory around him, then confirmed the date was March 6, 1987.
• After seeing Jun Jun, Han Aimin remembered that Huang Haishan’s cadre transfer could be ruined if a cannon fell off a cliff during delivery.
• Han Aimin left the school and hurried to the Assembly Workshop to find Huang Haishan.
• Zhang Shengbing told Han Aimin that the cannons had to be test-fired before delivery and offered him a ride to the back mountain.
• Zhang Shengbing took Han Aimin by motorcycle toward the Test Firing Range by the River Beach.

Han Aimin woke in the 985 Factory in 1987 after apparently returning from the factory’s ruined future, and realized he could prevent his eldest brother-in-law’s career from being derailed by a cannon accident. He headed to the test firing range to find him before the cannons were transported to the train station.

• Han Aimin woke surrounded by Zhong Jianyu and Liu Pingping, then recognized the 985 Factory as it had been on March 6, 1987.
• Han Aimin remembered that Huang Haishan’s promotion depended on the safe transport of two howitzers, one of which would fall off a cliff.
• Han Aimin left the school and went to the Assembly Workshop to find Huang Haishan, despite having classes to teach.
• Zhang Shengbing told Han Aimin that the cannons had to be test-fired before delivery and offered him a ride to the Back Mountain.
• Zhang Shengbing took Han Aimin by motorcycle toward the Test Firing Range beside the River Beach.

Han Aimin woke in the 985 Factory in March 1987, apparently reborn from a future in which the factory had fallen into ruin. Remembering that his brother-in-law Huang Haishan’s promotion depended on a cannon delivery, Han rushed to find him and reached the test firing range by motorcycle.

• Han Aimin woke after a fall surrounded by colleagues and realized he had returned to the 985 Factory as it was in 1987.
• Han saw his nephew Jun Jun and learned that Huang Haishan was escorting cannons to the train station that day.
• Han remembered that a cannon would soon fall from a truck during the delivery, threatening Huang Haishan’s promotion and the jobs of those involved.
• Han left the school and went to the Assembly Workshop to find Huang, but Zhang Shengbing told him the cannons were at the back mountain firing range for testing.
• Zhang Shengbing took Han by motorcycle to the test firing range beside the river beach.

Han Aimin woke in the 985 Factory on March 6, 1987, realizing he had returned to the past. Remembering that a cannon accident could ruin Huang Haishan’s chance to become a cadre, he rushed to find him at the test-firing range.

• Han Aimin recognized Zhong Jianyu and Liu Pingping, confirmed the date was March 6, 1987, and saw the 985 Factory restored to its former state.
• Han Aimin learned that Huang Haishan was leading a cannon transport, and recalled that a cannon falling from a cliff could jeopardize his transfer to cadre status.
• Han Aimin left the school and hurried to the Assembly Workshop, where Zhang Shengbing told him the cannons had to be test-fired before delivery.
• Zhang Shengbing got permission to leave work and drove Han Aimin by motorcycle toward the test-firing range beside the River Beach.

Han Aimin woke in the 985 Factory on March 6, 1987, realizing he had returned to the past. Remembering that his brother-in-law Huang Haishan’s promotion depended on safely delivering two howitzers, Han Aimin hurried to find him at the factory’s test firing range.

• Han Aimin awoke after a fall, recognized his colleagues and the restored 985 Factory, and saw that the date was March 6, 1987.
• Han Aimin learned that Huang Haishan was escorting two howitzers and remembered that one would soon fall from a truck, jeopardizing Huang Haishan’s promotion.
• Han Aimin left the school despite still having classes, while Zhong Jianyu and Liu Pingping arranged to cover his teaching duties.
• Han Aimin reached the Assembly Workshop and asked Zhang Shengbing where Huang Haishan was.
• Zhang Shengbing explained that the cannons had to pass a test firing before delivery, then rode Han Aimin by motorcycle to the range beside the River Beach.

Han Aimin woke in the 985 Factory in 1987, realizing he had returned to the past after years of seeing the factory abandoned. Remembering that his brother-in-law Huang Haishan’s promotion depended on a cannon transport, Han Aimin rushed to the back mountain to prevent the accident he recalled.

• Han Aimin woke after falling at school, recognized Zhong Jianyu and Liu Pingping, and spotted a date showing March 6, 1987.
• Han Aimin saw his nephew Jun Jun and remembered that Huang Haishan’s promotion could be ruined when a cannon fell from a truck during transport.
• Han Aimin limped out of the school to find Huang Haishan, while Liu Pingping and Zhong Jianyu arranged cover for his classes.
• Han Aimin reached the Assembly Workshop and learned from Zhang Shengbing that Huang Haishan was at the back mountain firing range awaiting a test firing.
• Zhang Shengbing got permission to leave work and drove Han Aimin by motorcycle toward the firing range.