Chapter Summaries

Han Aimin woke in the 985 Factory in 1987, apparently having returned from the future, and realized he had a chance to change what happened to his family. Remembering that his eldest brother-in-law Huang Haishan was about to lose his chance at a cadre post after a cannon accident, Han Aimin rushed to find him and reached the test-firing range by motorcycle.

• Han Aimin woke after a fall and recognized Zhong Jianyu, Liu Pingping, and the 985 Factory as it had been on March 6, 1987.
• Han Aimin saw his nephew Jun Jun and remembered that Huang Haishan was escorting cannons when one was destined to fall into a ravine, jeopardizing his promotion.
• 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 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 the 985 Factory on March 6, 1987, apparently returned to the past after seeing its future ruins. Remembering that his eldest brother-in-law Huang Haishan was about to suffer a cannon accident that could ruin his chance to become a cadre, Han Aimin rushed to find him and reached the back-mountain firing range with Zhang Shengbing.

• Han Aimin woke after a fall surrounded by familiar colleagues and realized the factory and its people had returned to their 1987 state.
• Han Aimin remembered that Huang Haishan's cannon shipment would crash into a ravine, jeopardizing Huang Haishan's promotion to 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 searched for Huang Haishan at the Assembly Workshop and learned from Zhang Shengbing that the cannons had to be test-fired at the back-mountain range first.
• Zhang Shengbing got leave from the workshop director and drove Han Aimin by motorcycle to the firing range.

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

• Han Aimin woke after a fall to find familiar people and surroundings at the 985 Factory, then saw the date March 6, 1987, and realized he had returned to the past.
• Han Aimin remembered that Huang Haishan's cannon convoy would suffer an accident that could ruin his pending promotion 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 to take him to the Back Mountain Firing Range.
• Zhang Shengbing received leave and rode his motorcycle with Han Aimin toward 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 restored to its former state. Remembering that his brother-in-law Huang Haishan’s promotion could be ruined by an accident during a cannon delivery, he hurried to find him and reached the factory’s test firing range.

• Han Aimin woke after falling at school and recognized Zhong Jianyu, Liu Pingping, and the 985 Factory around him.
• Han Aimin confirmed the date was March 6, 1987, and remembered that Huang Haishan’s cannon convoy would suffer an accident that threatened his promotion.
• Han Aimin left 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 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, after apparently returning to the past, and remembered that a cannon accident threatened his brother-in-law Huang Haishan’s chance to become a cadre. He set out to find Huang Haishan before the cannons were transported, and Zhang Shengbing drove him toward the test firing range.

• Han Aimin woke in the 985 Factory and recognized the familiar people and surroundings, then saw the date March 6, 1987.
• Han Aimin learned that his nephew Jun Jun’s father, Huang Haishan, was transporting cannons, and remembered that a cannon would soon fall off a cliff and jeopardize Huang Haishan’s promotion.
• Han Aimin left the school to find Huang Haishan, while Zhong Jianyu and Liu Pingping arranged for his teaching duties to be covered.
• Han Aimin reached the Assembly Workshop and asked Zhang Shengbing where Huang Haishan was.
• Zhang Shengbing explained that Huang Haishan was at the back mountain test firing range and drove Han Aimin there on his motorcycle.

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 face a serious accident while transporting cannons. Han Aimin hurried to find him and reached the test firing range with Zhang Shengbing, determined to prevent the accident.

• Han Aimin woke after a fall to find himself back at the 985 Factory, surrounded by familiar people and children.
• Han Aimin saw the date, March 6, 1987, and recalled that Huang Haishan’s promotion depended on a cannon transport that would end in an accident.
• Han Aimin left the school despite his injuries, intending to find Huang Haishan before the accident occurred.
• Han Aimin learned from Zhang Shengbing that the cannons had to be test-fired before they were taken to the train station.
• Zhang Shengbing got leave from the workshop and rode his motorcycle with Han Aimin to the test firing range.

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

• Han Aimin woke in the factory school surrounded by familiar colleagues and recognized the date as March 6, 1987.
• Han Aimin remembered that Huang Haishan’s cannon-transport accident had previously ruined his chance of becoming a cadre.
• Han Aimin left school to find Huang Haishan, despite still being expected to teach that day.
• Zhang Shengbing told Han Aimin that Huang Haishan was at the back mountain firing range before the cannons could be delivered.
• Zhang Shengbing got leave and drove Han Aimin by motorcycle to the test firing range.

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 face a career-threatening accident while transporting cannons. Han Aimin hurried to find him and reached the factory’s test firing range with his second brother-in-law, Zhang Shengbing.

• Han Aimin woke from a fall surrounded by familiar colleagues and recognized the 985 Factory as it had been in 1987.
• Han Aimin saw the date on the school poster and recalled that Huang Haishan’s cadre conversion depended on a cannon transport that would end in a serious accident.
• Han Aimin left the school despite his injuries and went to the Assembly Workshop to look for 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 to the test firing range by the River Beach.

Han Aimin woke in 1987 at 985 Factory after apparently returning from its ruined future, and realized he had to prevent his eldest sister's husband, Huang Haishan, from losing his chance to become a formal cadre. He headed to the back mountain test range to find him, where the cannons were being tested before delivery.

• Han Aimin awoke after a fall, recognized Zhong Jianyu and Liu Pingping, and confirmed that he was back at 985 Factory on March 6, 1987.
• Han Aimin remembered that Huang Haishan's pending transfer to cadre status could be jeopardized when a cannon fell from a transport truck, so he left to find him.
• Han Aimin reached the Assembly Workshop and asked Zhang Shengbing where Huang Haishan was; Zhang explained that the cannons had to be test-fired before they could be delivered.
• Zhang Shengbing secured half an hour of leave and drove 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 brother-in-law, Huang Haishan, was about to suffer a cannon transport accident that could ruin his chance to become a cadre. Han set out for the back mountain firing range to find him before the accident happened.

• Han Aimin woke after falling at the factory school and recognized Zhong Jianyu, Liu Pingping, and the date as March 6, 1987.
• Han Aimin saw his nephew Jun Jun and recalled that Huang Haishan was transporting cannons that day, when a broken truck hook would cause one to fall off a cliff.
• Han Aimin left the school despite his injuries, prompting Liu Pingping and Zhong Jianyu to arrange 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 a test firing.
• Zhang Shengbing got leave and drove Han Aimin by motorcycle toward the firing range near the River Beach.

After falling at the 985 Factory, Han Aimin realized he had returned to March 6, 1987, and remembered that his eldest sister’s husband, Huang Haishan, was about to face a career-threatening accident while transporting cannons. Han Aimin hurried to find him and reached the test firing range with Zhang Shengbing.

• Han Aimin woke 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 a cannon delivery that would end in a serious accident.
• Han Aimin left the school 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 and offered him a ride.
• Zhang Shengbing took Han Aimin by motorcycle 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 hurried to prevent an accident that could ruin Huang Haishan’s chance to become a cadre. He headed for the back mountain firing range, where the cannon shipment was being tested.

• Han Aimin woke surrounded by colleagues and recognized that the factory and its people had returned to their 1987 state.
• Han Aimin learned that Huang Haishan was escorting two self-propelled howitzers, one of which had fallen off a cliff in the future and jeopardized Haishan’s cadre transfer.
• Han Aimin left school to find Huang Haishan, while Zhong Jianyu and Liu Pingping arranged coverage for his classes.
• Han Aimin found Zhang Shengbing in the Assembly Workshop and learned the cannons had to be test-fired before delivery.
• Zhang Shengbing received leave and rode his motorcycle with Han Aimin to the back mountain firing range.

Han Aimin woke in 1987 at the 985 Factory, realizing he had returned to the past after falling. Remembering that his eldest brother-in-law Huang Haishan’s promotion depended on a cannon-transport accident being prevented, Han Aimin rushed to find him and reached the test-firing range.

• Han Aimin woke in the 985 Factory on March 6, 1987, and recognized Zhong Jianyu and Liu Pingping around him.
• Han Aimin remembered that Huang Haishan’s promotion was at risk because a cannon would fall into a ravine during transport to the train station.
• Han Aimin left the school despite his injuries, and Liu Pingping and Zhong Jianyu arranged to cover his classes.
• Han Aimin found Zhang Shengbing at the Assembly Workshop and learned that Huang Haishan was at the Back Mountain Firing Range before the cannons were delivered.
• Zhang Shengbing obtained leave 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 he could change what lay ahead. Remembering that his brother-in-law Huang Haishan was about to lose a long-awaited promotion after a cannon accident, Han Aimin rushed to find him at the test firing range.

• Han Aimin woke after a fall, recognized his colleagues and the 985 Factory, and found the date was March 6, 1987.
• Han Aimin learned from Jun Jun that Huang Haishan was escorting cannons and remembered that a cannon accident could jeopardize Huang Haishan’s promotion.
• Han Aimin left the school despite his injuries, while Liu Pingping and Zhong Jianyu arranged cover for his classes.
• Han Aimin reached the Assembly Workshop and asked Zhang Shengbing where Huang Haishan was.
• Zhang Shengbing explained that the cannons had to be test-fired before delivery, then 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 in 1987 and remembered that his eldest sister’s husband, Huang Haishan, was about to be blamed for a cannon accident. Han Aimin went to find him before the cannon shipment left, and Zhang Shengbing drove him to the factory’s test firing range.

• Han Aimin woke in the 985 Factory on March 6, 1987, and recognized Zhong Jianyu, Liu Pingping, and the factory he remembered as ruined in the future.
• Han Aimin recalled that Huang Haishan’s cadre conversion was at risk because a cannon would fall from a truck during transport, so he limped out of 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 obtained 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, and realized 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, he hurried to find him at the test firing range.

• Han Aimin woke after a fall surrounded by familiar people and recognized Zhong Jianyu and Liu Pingping.
• Han Aimin saw the 985 Factory as it had been in 1987 and learned from Jun Jun that Huang Haishan was escorting cannons that day.
• Han Aimin remembered that a cannon would fall off a cliff during transport and that the accident could cost Huang Haishan his promotion.
• Han Aimin left for the Assembly Workshop, and Liu Pingping and Zhong Jianyu arranged for others to cover his classes.
• Zhang Shengbing told Han Aimin that Huang Haishan was at the Back Mountain Firing Range, then drove him there on his motorcycle.

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 and reached the Test Firing Range by the River Beach with Zhang Shengbing.

• Han Aimin recognized Zhong Jianyu and Liu Pingping, saw the date March 6, 1987, and realized he had returned to the 985 Factory of his youth.
• Han Aimin remembered that Huang Haishan was escorting cannons and that one would fall off a cliff, threatening Huang Haishan’s pending transfer to cadre status.
• Han Aimin left the school and went to the Assembly Workshop to find Huang Haishan.
• Zhang Shengbing told Han Aimin that the cannons would be at the Back Mountain Firing Range for test firing before delivery.
• Zhang Shengbing took Han Aimin by motorcycle to the Test Firing Range by the River Beach.

After falling, 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’s promotion depended on a cannon-transport accident being resolved, Han Aimin headed for the test-firing range to intervene.

• Han Aimin woke in the 985 Factory surrounded by Zhong Jianyu and Liu Pingping, then recognized the date as March 6, 1987.
• Han Aimin remembered that his eldest sister's Husband, Huang Haishan, risked losing a long-awaited promotion after a cannon fell off a truck during transport.
• Han Aimin left the school for the Assembly Workshop, despite his injuries, 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 got permission to leave work and drove Han Aimin by motorcycle to the Test Firing Range.

Han Aimin woke in 1987 after apparently returning from a tour of the ruined 985 Factory, and realized his eldest sister’s husband, Huang Haishan, was about to lose a long-awaited promotion after a cannon accident. Determined to help him, Han Aimin headed for the test firing range, where Huang Haishan was overseeing the cannons before delivery.

• Han Aimin woke in the 985 Factory school after falling and recognized Zhong Jianyu and Liu Pingping, then saw the date was March 6, 1987.
• Han Aimin remembered that Huang Haishan’s promotion depended on the safe delivery of two howitzers, one of which had fallen down a cliff after its towing hook broke.
• Han Aimin left the school despite his injuries, and Liu Pingping and Zhong Jianyu arranged to cover his classes.
• Han Aimin went to the Assembly Workshop and asked Zhang Shengbing where he could find Huang Haishan.
• Zhang Shengbing explained that the cannons had to pass a test firing before delivery, then drove Han Aimin by motorcycle to the test firing range.

After falling, Han Aimin woke in the 985 Factory on March 6, 1987, and realized he had returned to the past. Remembering that his eldest sister’s husband, Huang Haishan, was involved in a cannon-transport accident that could derail his promotion, Han Aimin rushed to find him and reached the factory’s test-firing range.

• Han Aimin woke surrounded by Zhong Jianyu and Liu Pingping, recognized the restored 985 Factory, and saw that the date was March 6, 1987.
• Han Aimin remembered that Huang Haishan’s cannon-transport mission had previously ended in an accident that threatened his transfer to a cadre position.
• 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 transport 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.