Chapter Summaries

After waking from a fall in the 985 Factory on March 6, 1987, Han Aimin realized he had returned to the past and remembered that his eldest brother-in-law's career depended on a cannon shipment. He hurried to reach the test firing range before the accident that could ruin his brother-in-law’s chance to become a cadre.

• Han Aimin woke in the factory school surrounded by Zhong Jianyu and Liu Pingping, then recognized the factory and the date as March 6, 1987.
• Han Aimin remembered that Huang Haishan’s cadre transfer was at risk because a cannon would fall into a ravine during transport.
• Han Aimin left the school despite his injuries, determined to find Huang Haishan and prevent the accident.
• Han Aimin reached the assembly workshop and learned from Zhang Shengbing that the cannons had to be test-fired at the back mountain range before delivery.
• Zhang Shengbing took Han Aimin by motorcycle to the test firing range.

After falling in 1987, Han Aimin realized he had returned to the 985 Factory of his past and remembered that his eldest sister’s husband, Huang Haishan, was about to lose a promotion over a cannon accident. He hurried to find him and learned that the cannon was being test-fired at the back mountain range.

• Han Aimin woke in the 985 Factory on March 6, 1987, and recognized Zhong Jianyu, Liu Pingping, and the factory school around him.
• Han Aimin remembered that Huang Haishan’s promotion depended on resolving the loss of a cannon during transport.
• Han Aimin left the school to find Huang Haishan, while Liu Pingping and Zhong Jianyu arranged cover for his classes.
• Han Aimin found Zhang Shengbing in the Assembly Workshop and learned that Huang Haishan was at the back mountain firing range for the cannon’s test firing.
• Zhang Shengbing got permission to leave work and took Han Aimin by motorcycle to the 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 was about to lose his chance to become a cadre after a cannon accident, Han Aimin rushed to find him and reached the test firing range.

• Han Aimin woke after a fall and recognized the 985 Factory and its people around him.
• Han Aimin saw the date on the school poster and realized he had returned to 1987.
• Han Aimin remembered that Huang Haishan’s cadre promotion depended on a cannon delivery, and that an accident could ruin it.
• Han Aimin left school to find Huang Haishan, learning from Zhang Shengbing that the cannon had to be test-fired before delivery.
• Zhang Shengbing got leave from work and drove Han Aimin by motorcycle to the Test Firing Range by the River Beach.

Han Aimin woke in 1987 at the 985 Factory after apparently returning from a visit to its ruined future, and realized his brother-in-law Huang Haishan was about to face a career-threatening artillery accident. He hurried to the factory’s test firing range, hoping to prevent the accident and save Huang Haishan’s promotion.

• Han Aimin woke among familiar colleagues at the 985 Factory and saw that the date was March 6, 1987.
• Han Aimin learned that Huang Haishan’s promotion was at risk because a cannon would fall off a truck during transport to the train station.
• Han Aimin left the school despite his injuries and searched for Huang Haishan, learning from Zhang Shengbing that the cannons had to be test-fired before delivery.
• Zhang Shengbing took Han Aimin by motorcycle to the test firing range by the river beach.

Han Aimin woke in 1987 at 985 Factory after apparently returning from its abandoned future, and realized that his eldest brother-in-law’s chance to become a cadre depended on a cannon transport accident. He hurried to find him before the accident occurred and rode with Zhang Shengbing to the back-mountain firing range.

• Han Aimin recognized familiar colleagues and surroundings, then confirmed the date was March 6, 1987, at 985 Factory.
• Han Aimin remembered that Huang Haishan’s promotion could be ruined when a howitzer fell from a truck during transport, so he left the school to find him.
• Zhong Jianyu and Liu Pingping arranged for Han Aimin’s classes to be covered while he was gone.
• Han Aimin reached the Assembly Workshop and learned from Zhang Shengbing that Huang Haishan was at the back-mountain firing range, where the cannons had to be test-fired before delivery.
• Zhang Shengbing got leave and took Han Aimin by motorcycle to the firing range.

Han Aimin awoke in the 985 Factory in 1987 after apparently returning from its ruined future, and realized his eldest brother-in-law’s impending cannon accident could ruin his chance to become a cadre. He hurried to find him and reached the factory’s test-firing range, where the story left him before the accident.

• Han Aimin woke after a fall, recognized the factory and its people, and saw a date showing March 6, 1987.
• Han Aimin remembered that Huang Haishan’s cannon-delivery accident would jeopardize his conversion to cadre status.
• 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.
• Zhang Shengbing 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, and realized he had returned to the past. Remembering that his eldest 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 awoke after a fall and recognized the 985 Factory and its familiar staff and students.
• Han Aimin saw the date, March 6, 1987, and realized he had returned to the past.
• Han Aimin remembered that Huang Haishan’s promotion depended on resolving a cannon-transport accident and set out to find him.
• Han Aimin went to the Assembly Workshop, where Zhang Shengbing told him that Huang Haishan was at the Back Mountain Firing Range.
• Zhang Shengbing got permission to leave work and took Han Aimin by motorcycle to the test firing range.

After waking from a fall, Han Aimin realized he had returned to the 985 Factory on March 6, 1987. Remembering that his eldest brother-in-law Huang Haishan faced a career setback after a cannon accident, Han Aimin hurried to find him and reached the test firing range.

• Han Aimin woke surrounded by Zhong Jianyu and Liu Pingping, recognized the factory and its school, and saw the date March 6, 1987.
• Jun Jun told Han Aimin that Huang Haishan was escorting cannons to the Train Station, prompting Han Aimin to remember the accident that threatened Huang Haishan's promotion.
• Han Aimin left his school duties 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 to take him to the back mountain by motorcycle.
• Zhang Shengbing drove Han Aimin along the mountain road 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, and hurried to prevent an accident from ruining Huang Haishan’s chance to become a cadre. Zhang Shengbing drove him to the test firing range, where Han Aimin went to find Huang Haishan before the cannon shipment departed.

• Han Aimin woke among familiar colleagues and realized the factory had returned to its former state, with a blackboard poster dated March 6, 1987.
• Han Aimin remembered that Huang Haishan’s promotion depended on avoiding blame after a cannon fell from a cliff during transport, so he left to find him.
• Liu Pingping and Zhong Jianyu arranged to cover Han Aimin’s classes after he hurried away from school.
• Han Aimin found Zhang Shengbing in the Assembly Workshop and learned that the cannons had to be test-fired before delivery.
• Zhang Shengbing took 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, and realized he had returned to the past. Remembering that his eldest brother-in-law Huang Haishan was about to suffer a cannon accident that could ruin his promotion, Han Aimin rushed to find him and went with Zhang Shengbing to the test firing range.

• Han Aimin woke after a fall, recognized Zhong Jianyu and Liu Pingping, and discovered that the factory and its surroundings had returned to their former state.
• Han Aimin saw the date, March 6, 1987, and realized he had returned to the year when Huang Haishan’s cadre transfer depended on a cannon shipment going safely.
• Han Aimin remembered that a cannon would fall from a truck after its hook broke, causing an accident that would jeopardize Huang Haishan’s promotion.
• Han Aimin hurried to the Assembly Workshop, where Zhang Shengbing told him the cannons had to be test-fired before delivery and that Huang Haishan was at the back mountain range.
• Zhang Shengbing obtained leave and drove Han Aimin by motorcycle to the test firing range beside the River Beach.

Han Aimin woke in 1987 at the 985 Factory after apparently returning from its ruined future. Remembering that his eldest sister’s husband, Huang Haishan, was about to suffer a cannon accident that could ruin his chance to become a cadre, Han Aimin rushed to find him.

• Han Aimin woke after a fall, recognized his former colleagues and the factory, and saw that the date was March 6, 1987.
• Han Aimin learned from Jun Jun that Huang Haishan was escorting cannons and remembered that one would fall off a cliff, jeopardizing Huang Haishan’s promotion.
• Han Aimin left school for the Assembly Workshop, while Zhong Jianyu and Liu Pingping arranged to cover his classes.
• Zhang Shengbing told Han Aimin that Huang Haishan would be at the Back Mountain Firing Range for a cannon test.
• Zhang Shengbing took Han Aimin by motorcycle toward the test firing range by the River Beach.

Han Aimin woke in the 985 Factory on March 6, 1987, apparently returned to his youth after finding the factory in ruins. Remembering that his brother-in-law Huang Haishan’s promotion depended on preventing a cannon accident, Han Aimin rushed to find him and reached the test firing range.

• Han Aimin woke after a fall among familiar colleagues and realized he was back at the 985 Factory in 1987.
• Han Aimin recognized his nephew Jun Jun and recalled that Huang Haishan’s promotion was at risk because a cannon had fallen off a cliff during transport.
• Han Aimin left the school despite his injuries, prompting Liu Pingping and Zhong Jianyu to arrange coverage for his classes.
• Han Aimin went to the Assembly Workshop and learned from Zhang Shengbing that the cannons had to be test-fired before delivery.
• Zhang Shengbing took Han Aimin by motorcycle to the test firing range beside the river.

After waking in 1987 at the 985 Factory, Han Aimin realized he had returned to the past and remembered that his brother-in-law Huang Haishan faced a career-threatening accident while transporting a cannon. Han Aimin rushed to find him and rode with Zhang Shengbing to the factory’s test firing range.

• Han Aimin awoke after a fall, recognized the 985 Factory and its familiar staff, and saw that the date was March 6, 1987.
• Han Aimin learned that Huang Haishan’s cannon transport had suffered an accident in which a howitzer fell off a cliff, potentially ruining Huang Haishan’s transfer to a formal cadre position.
• Han Aimin left the school to find Huang Haishan, and Zhang Shengbing told him the cannons would first be test-fired at the back mountain range.
• Zhang Shengbing got permission to leave work and 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, and realized he had returned to his past. Remembering that his eldest brother-in-law Huang Haishan was about to lose his chance at promotion after a cannon accident, Han Aimin hurried to find him and reached the factory’s test firing range.

• Han Aimin awoke after falling at the factory school and recognized Zhong Jianyu, Liu Pingping, and the 985 Factory as they had been in 1987.
• Han Aimin saw the date on the school poster and realized he might have traveled back in time.
• Han Aimin remembered that Huang Haishan’s promotion depended on the cannon delivery and that a cannon had fallen off a cliff during transport.
• Han Aimin left the school to find Huang Haishan, and Zhang Shengbing explained that the cannons had to be test-fired before delivery.
• Zhang Shengbing took Han Aimin by motorcycle to the back mountain test firing range.

Han Aimin woke in 1987 at the 985 Factory, realizing he had returned to the past. Remembering that Huang Haishan’s promotion depended on a cannon-delivery accident, Han Aimin headed to the test firing range to try to prevent it.

• Han Aimin woke after a fall, recognized Zhong Jianyu and Liu Pingping, and saw that the date was March 6, 1987.
• Han Aimin remembered that Huang Haishan’s promotion had previously been jeopardized when a cannon fell off a cliff 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 before delivery and offered him a ride.
• Zhang Shengbing took Han Aimin by motorcycle toward the test firing range by the River Beach.

After waking in 1987 at the 985 Factory, Han Aimin realized he had returned to his youth and remembered that his eldest sister's husband, Huang Haishan, faced a career-threatening accident while transporting cannons. Han Aimin rushed to find him and reached the Test Firing Range with Zhang Shengbing.

• Han Aimin woke after falling at school and recognized the 985 Factory and its staff from his past.
• Han Aimin saw that the date was March 6, 1987, and remembered Huang Haishan's imminent cannon-transport accident could jeopardize his conversion to cadre status.
• Han Aimin left school and hurried to the Assembly Workshop to find Huang Haishan.
• Zhang Shengbing explained that the cannons had to be test-fired before delivery and offered Han Aimin a ride.
• Zhang Shengbing drove Han Aimin by motorcycle to the Test Firing Range by the River Beach.

After waking in the 985 Factory on March 6, 1987, Han Aimin realized he had returned to the past 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 hurried to find Huang Haishan at the back mountain test firing range, hoping to prevent the accident.

• Han Aimin woke from a fall surrounded by familiar colleagues and recognized that the 985 Factory had returned to its bustling state.
• Han Aimin saw the date, March 6, 1987, and realized he had traveled back in time.
• Han Aimin remembered that Huang Haishan's cadre transfer depended on a cannon shipment, and that one cannon had fallen into a ravine during transport.
• Han Aimin left the school and went to the Assembly Workshop, where Zhang Shengbing told him Huang Haishan would be at the back mountain test firing range.
• Zhang Shengbing got leave and took Han Aimin by motorcycle to the test firing range by the river beach.

Han Aimin woke in 1987 at 985 Factory after apparently returning from the abandoned factory’s future ruins. Remembering that his eldest sister’s husband Huang Haishan’s promotion was at risk after a cannon accident, he rushed to find him before the shipment reached the train station.

• Han Aimin woke from a fall in the 985 Factory school and recognized his former colleagues, family, and surroundings as they had been on March 6, 1987.
• Han Aimin realized he had returned to the factory’s past and remembered that Huang Haishan’s pending promotion depended on avoiding blame for a cannon that would fall from a cliff during transport.
• Han Aimin left school despite his injuries and went to the Assembly Workshop to find Huang Haishan.
• Zhang Shengbing told Han Aimin that Huang Haishan was at the Back Mountain Firing Range awaiting test firing and approval before transporting the cannons.
• Zhang Shengbing obtained leave and drove Han Aimin by motorcycle to the test firing range by the River Beach.

After waking in 1987 at the 985 Factory, Han Aimin realized he had returned to his youth and remembered that his eldest brother-in-law’s promotion was threatened by a cannon accident. He rushed to find him before the delivery mission, reaching the back-mountain test firing range with help from Zhang Shengbing.

• Han Aimin awoke injured in the 985 Factory on March 6, 1987, and recognized Zhong Jianyu, Liu Pingping, and the factory surroundings from his past.
• Han Aimin learned that Huang Haishan’s cannon-transport mission could end in a serious accident that would ruin his pending promotion to cadre.
• Han Aimin left the school despite his pain 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.
• Zhang Shengbing drove Han Aimin to the test firing range by the river beach.

Han Aimin woke in the 985 Factory on March 6, 1987, apparently returned from the factory’s abandoned future to his younger life. Remembering that his eldest brother-in-law Huang Haishan’s promotion depended on a cannon-delivery mishap, he hurried to find him before the accident occurred.

• Han Aimin recognized Zhong Jianyu and Liu Pingping, confirmed the date was March 6, 1987, and realized he had returned to the bustling 985 Factory.
• Han Aimin remembered that a cannon would fall from a truck during Huang Haishan’s delivery run, jeopardizing Huang Haishan’s pending conversion to cadre status.
• Han Aimin left the school despite his injuries, while Liu Pingping and Zhong Jianyu arranged for his classes to be covered.
• Han Aimin searched for Huang Haishan at the Assembly Workshop, where Zhang Shengbing explained that the cannons would first be test-fired at the Back Mountain Firing Range.
• Zhang Shengbing took Han Aimin by motorcycle to the firing range to look for Huang Haishan.