Chapter Summaries

Han Aimin woke in the 985 Factory on March 6, 1987, realizing he had returned to the past after seeing the factory as it had been decades earlier. Remembering that his eldest sister’s husband, Huang Haishan, was about to lose a long-awaited promotion after a cannon fell from a truck, Han Aimin hurried to find him and rode with Zhang Shengbing to the test firing range.

• Han Aimin woke from a fall in the 985 Factory, recognized Zhong Jianyu and Liu Pingping, and confirmed the date was March 6, 1987.
• Han Aimin remembered that Huang Haishan’s promotion depended on avoiding blame for a cannon that had fallen off a truck during transport.
• Han Aimin left the school despite his injuries and went to the Assembly Workshop to look for Huang Haishan.
• Zhang Shengbing explained that the cannons had to be test-fired at the Back Mountain Firing Range before delivery and offered Han Aimin a ride.
• Zhang Shengbing took Han Aimin by motorcycle along the mountain road toward the test firing range by the River Beach.

Han Aimin woke in 1987 at 985 Factory after apparently traveling back from its ruined future, and remembered a cannon accident that had derailed his eldest brother-in-law Huang Haishan’s promotion. He went to the Back Mountain firing range to find Huang before the cannons were transported.

• Han Aimin woke in the school office with painful elbows and knees, recognized his colleagues, and saw the date was March 6, 1987.
• Han Aimin realized he had returned to 985 Factory and remembered that Huang Haishan’s cannon transport accident had previously ruined his chance to become a cadre.
• Han Aimin left school to find Huang, while Liu Pingping and Zhong Jianyu arranged to cover his classes.
• Han Aimin found Zhang Shengbing in the Assembly Workshop and learned that Huang was at the Back Mountain firing range for a test firing.
• Zhang Shengbing got leave and drove Han Aimin by motorcycle toward the firing range.

Han Aimin woke in the 985 Factory in 1987 after apparently returning from its ruined future, and realized his eldest sister’s husband’s pending promotion was threatened by a cannon accident. He hurried to find him at the test-firing range, hoping to prevent the accident, and arrived there with Zhang Shengbing.

• Han Aimin woke after a fall in the 985 Factory and recognized the familiar people and buildings around him.
• Han Aimin saw the date March 6, 1987, and realized he had apparently returned to the past.
• Han Aimin remembered that Huang Haishan’s promotion depended on a cannon transport mission in which a cannon was due to fall from a cliff.
• Han Aimin left the school and went to the Assembly Workshop to find Huang Haishan.
• Zhang Shengbing explained that the cannons were at the back mountain test-firing range and offered to take Han Aimin there by motorcycle.
• Zhang Shengbing drove Han Aimin to the Test Firing Range by the River Beach.

After waking from a fall in the 985 Factory in March 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 at promotion after a cannon accident. Han Aimin rushed to find him and rode with Zhang Shengbing to the test-firing range, hoping to prevent the mishap.

• Han Aimin woke surrounded by Zhong Jianyu and Liu Pingping, then recognized the factory and confirmed the date was March 6, 1987.
• Han Aimin remembered that Huang Haishan’s promotion depended on a cannon delivery that would end in a howitzer falling into a ravine.
• Han Aimin left the school to find Huang Haishan, while Zhong Jianyu and Liu Pingping arranged for his classes to be covered.
• Zhang Shengbing told Han Aimin that the cannons had to be test-fired before delivery and that Huang Haishan was at the Back Mountain firing range.
• Zhang Shengbing obtained leave and drove 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 future, then remembered that his brother-in-law Huang Haishan was at risk of losing his chance to become a cadre after a cannon accident. He headed to the factory’s test firing range to find Huang Haishan before the cannons were transported.

• Han Aimin awoke in the factory school and recognized Zhong Jianyu, Liu Pingping, and the familiar surroundings as the 985 Factory of March 6, 1987.
• Han Aimin saw his nephew Jun Jun and remembered that Huang Haishan’s cadre transfer depended on avoiding trouble during a cannon shipment.
• Han Aimin left the 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, where the cannons had to be test-fired before delivery.
• Zhang Shengbing obtained leave and drove Han Aimin by motorcycle to the Test Firing Range by the River Beach.

Han Aimin woke in 1987 at 985 Factory after apparently traveling back from its ruined future. Remembering that his eldest 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 among familiar colleagues and students, recognized 985 Factory as it had been on March 6, 1987, and realized he might have returned to the past.
• Han Aimin remembered that Huang Haishan was escorting cannons and that one would fall off a cliff, threatening Huang Haishan's pending promotion to cadre.
• Han Aimin left school despite his injuries, while Liu Pingping and Zhong Jianyu arranged to cover his teaching duties.
• Han Aimin found Zhang Shengbing in the Assembly Workshop and learned that Huang Haishan was at the back mountain test firing range before the cannons could be delivered.
• Zhang Shengbing secured a short leave 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 his youth after seeing the factory in ruins in what seemed to be the future. Remembering that his brother-in-law 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.

• Han Aimin woke in the 985 Factory surrounded by familiar colleagues and students, then recognized the date as March 6, 1987.
• Han Aimin learned from Jun Jun that Huang Haishan was escorting cannons, and recalled that a cannon would soon fall off a cliff and jeopardize Huang Haishan's promotion.
• Han Aimin left his teaching duties and hurried to the Assembly Workshop to find Huang Haishan.
• Zhang Shengbing told Han Aimin that Huang Haishan would be at the back mountain test firing range and offered him a ride on his motorcycle.
• Zhang Shengbing drove Han Aimin along the mountain road to the test firing range by the River Beach.

After waking from a fall, Han Aimin realized he had returned to March 6, 1987, at the 985 Factory. Remembering that his eldest sister’s husband faced a career-ending accident while transporting cannons, Han Aimin hurried to find him and reached the test firing range by motorcycle.

• Han Aimin woke in the 985 Factory school and recognized Zhong Jianyu, Liu Pingping, and the date March 6, 1987.
• Han Aimin remembered that Huang Haishan would be blamed when a cannon fell into a ravine during transport, jeopardizing his promotion.
• Han Aimin left school and went to the Assembly Workshop, where Zhang Shengbing told him the cannons had to be test-fired before delivery.
• Zhang Shengbing took Han Aimin by motorcycle to the test firing range beside the River Beach.

Han Aimin woke in the 985 Factory on March 6, 1987, apparently having returned to his youth after seeing the factory in ruins. 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 back mountain test-firing range.

• Han Aimin woke after a fall among familiar colleagues and children, then recognized the 985 Factory and saw the date March 6, 1987.
• Han Aimin remembered that Huang Haishan was transporting cannons when a truck's towing hook broke and one cannon fell down a cliff, threatening Huang Haishan's promotion.
• Han Aimin left to find Huang Haishan, while Zhong Jianyu and Liu Pingping arranged to cover his teaching duties.
• Han Aimin went to the Assembly Workshop and asked his second brother-in-law Zhang Shengbing where Huang Haishan was.
• Zhang Shengbing explained that Huang Haishan was at the back mountain firing range for the cannon tests, then took Han Aimin there on his motorcycle.

After waking in 1987 at the 985 Factory, Han Aimin realized he had returned to the past and remembered that Huang Haishan’s promotion was threatened by a cannon accident. He rushed to find Huang before the delivery, reaching the Test Firing Range with his brother-in-law Zhang Shengbing.

• Han Aimin woke after a fall surrounded by familiar colleagues and recognized the date as March 6, 1987.
• Han Aimin remembered that Huang Haishan’s cannon transport accident could ruin his long-awaited promotion to a cadre.
• 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 pass a test firing before they could be delivered.
• Zhang Shengbing took Han Aimin by motorcycle to the Test Firing Range by the River Beach.

After waking in 1987 at 985 Factory, Han Aimin realized he had returned to the past and remembered that his eldest sister’s husband, Huang Haishan, faced a career-threatening accident while transporting cannons. He headed for the test-firing range to find him, leaving by motorcycle with his second brother-in-law, Zhang Shengbing.

• Han Aimin woke in the factory school after a fall and recognized his former colleagues and the date as March 6, 1987.
• Han Aimin confirmed that 985 Factory had returned to its former state and remembered that a cannon accident could derail Huang Haishan’s promotion to cadre.
• Han Aimin left the school to find Huang Haishan, while Zhong Jianyu and Liu Pingping arranged cover for his classes.
• Han Aimin found Zhang Shengbing at the Assembly Workshop and learned that Huang Haishan would be at the Back Mountain Firing Range before delivering the cannons to the train station.
• Zhang Shengbing got permission to leave work and drove Han Aimin by motorcycle toward the test-firing range.

Han Aimin woke in 1987 at the 985 Factory after apparently returning from its ruined future, and realized his eldest brother-in-law’s impending cannon-transport accident threatened his promotion. He rushed to the test-firing range to find him and try to prevent the disaster.

• Han Aimin woke after a fall surrounded by familiar colleagues and recognized the 985 Factory as it had been on March 6, 1987.
• Han Aimin remembered that his eldest brother-in-law, Huang Haishan, was due to become a cadre but risked losing the promotion if a cannon was damaged during transport.
• Han Aimin left the school despite his injuries and learned from Zhang Shengbing that Huang Haishan was at the back mountain test-firing range.
• Zhang Shengbing borrowed half an hour from work 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’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 among familiar coworkers and recognized the 985 Factory as it had been in 1987.
• Han Aimin learned that Huang Haishan’s promotion depended on the cannon delivery, which was threatened by a serious accident during transport.
• Han Aimin left the school to find Huang Haishan before the cannon shipment departed.
• Zhang Shengbing told Han Aimin that the cannons first needed test firing and offered him a ride to the Back Mountain range.
• Zhang Shengbing drove Han Aimin by motorcycle to the test firing range by the river beach.

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’s promotion depended on safely delivering a howitzer, Han Aimin hurried to find him and headed for the Back Mountain Firing Range.

• Han Aimin woke among familiar colleagues and recognized that the 985 Factory had returned to its former, thriving state.
• Han Aimin saw the date, March 6, 1987, and remembered that Huang Haishan’s promotion was at risk after a cannon fell from a truck during transport.
• Han Aimin left the school despite his injuries, and Liu Pingping and Zhong Jianyu arranged for his classes to be covered.
• Han Aimin 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 drove Han Aimin by motorcycle toward 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 sister's husband, Huang Haishan, was about to lose a promotion after a cannon accident, Han Aimin hurried to find him before the accident happened.

• Han Aimin woke after falling at school and recognized Zhong Jianyu, Liu Pingping, and the factory around him as it had been in 1987.
• Han Aimin remembered that Huang Haishan was transporting cannons when one would fall into a ravine, ruining his chance to become a cadre.
• Han Aimin left school and went to the Assembly Workshop to find Huang Haishan, while Liu Pingping and Zhong Jianyu arranged coverage for his classes.
• Zhang Shengbing told Han Aimin that Huang Haishan was at the Back Mountain Firing Range for the cannons' test firing.
• Zhang Shengbing took Han Aimin by motorcycle toward the Test Firing Range by the River Beach.

After a fall jolted him awake, Han Aimin realized he had returned to March 6, 1987, at the 985 Factory. 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 before the shipment began.

• Han Aimin woke in the 985 Factory schoolyard, recognized Zhong Jianyu and Liu Pingping, and confirmed the date was March 6, 1987.
• Han Aimin saw his nephew Jun Jun and remembered that Huang Haishan was transporting cannons, one of which was about to fall from a cliff and threaten his promotion to cadre.
• Han Aimin left to find Huang Haishan, while Zhong Jianyu and Liu Pingping arranged to cover 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 secured leave and drove Han Aimin by motorcycle to the Test Firing Range by the River Beach.

Han Aimin woke in 1987 after finding himself back in the thriving 985 Factory, where he realized he could prevent a cannon accident that might ruin his eldest sister’s husband’s promotion. He rode with Zhang Shengbing to the back mountain firing range to find Husband of eldest sister before the cannons were delivered.

• Han Aimin awoke in the 985 Factory on March 6, 1987, and recognized that he had returned to the past.
• Han Aimin remembered that Husband of eldest sister faced a career-ending accident when a cannon fell from a truck during transport.
• Han Aimin left the school and went to the Assembly Workshop to find Husband of eldest sister.
• Zhang Shengbing told Han Aimin that Husband of eldest sister would be at the back mountain firing range before the cannons could be delivered.
• Zhang Shengbing got permission to leave work and took Han Aimin by motorcycle to the firing range.

Han Aimin woke in the 985 Factory in 1987 after apparently returning from its abandoned future, and realized he could prevent his eldest sister’s husband, Huang Haishan, from losing his chance to become a cadre. He headed to the factory’s test firing range to intervene before a cannon was damaged during transport.

• Han Aimin woke after a fall, recognized familiar colleagues and the 985 Factory, and saw the date March 6, 1987.
• Han Aimin learned that Huang Haishan was transporting cannons and remembered that a cannon would fall into a ravine, jeopardizing Huang Haishan’s promotion.
• Han Aimin left school and went to the Assembly Workshop to find Huang Haishan, despite his painful injuries and scheduled classes.
• Zhang Shengbing told Han Aimin that the cannons had to be test-fired at the Back Mountain Firing Range before delivery.
• Zhang Shengbing obtained half an hour of leave and rode Han Aimin by motorcycle to the test firing range.

After waking in 1987 at 985 Factory, Han Aimin realized he had returned to the past and remembered that his eldest brother-in-law, Huang Haishan, was about to lose his chance to become a cadre after an artillery transport accident. He hurried to find Huang Haishan and reached the test firing range with his second brother-in-law, Zhang Shengbing.

• Han Aimin woke after falling at school, recognized his colleagues and the factory as it had been in 1987, and confirmed the date on a poster.
• Han Aimin remembered that Huang Haishan's cadre transfer depended on safely delivering two howitzers, and that a cannon had fallen into a ravine in the past.
• Han Aimin left school to find Huang Haishan, while Zhong Jianyu and Liu Pingping arranged to cover his classes.
• Han Aimin found Zhang Shengbing in the Assembly Workshop and learned Huang Haishan was at the back mountain test firing range before the cannons could be delivered.
• Zhang Shengbing obtained leave and drove Han Aimin by motorcycle to the test firing range.

Han Aimin woke in the 985 Factory on March 6, 1987, and realized he had returned to his past. Remembering that his brother-in-law Huang Haishan’s promotion depended on safely transporting a cannon, Han Aimin hurried to find him and reached the test firing range with Zhang Shengbing.

• Han Aimin woke after falling at school, recognized Zhong Jianyu and Liu Pingping, and confirmed the date was March 6, 1987.
• Han Aimin remembered that Huang Haishan’s promotion could fail after a cannon fell off a cliff during transport, so he left school to find him.
• Han Aimin went to the Assembly Workshop and learned from Zhang Shengbing that Huang Haishan was at the back mountain test firing range.
• Zhang Shengbing got leave from the workshop director and drove Han Aimin by motorcycle toward the test firing range.