Chapter 386: Educated Youth Riots

Lu Cheng ran all the way to the Security Department.

Captain Lei gave special approval; he now has to prioritize his studies, so when he has classes, the unit never disturbs him.

His work will also be temporarily covered by others.

At this moment, the unit suddenly called; it must be a serious incident.

He grabbed the microphone: "Hello, this is Lu Cheng."

"Lu Jingzhang, I'm calling you at this hour, sorry to disturb you."

It was Train Captain Yang Xing's voice; Lu Cheng immediately replied: "Train Captain Yang, you're being polite. I'm a member of the unit. Why are you calling at this hour? Is there something going on?"

There was a brief silence on the other end.

"There is indeed a situation. Recently, Educated Youth have been causing trouble, even threatening to block the tracks, which is severely affecting our railway transport work."

"Educated Youth causing trouble? And blocking the tracks? That should be handled by the local government."

Yang Xing forced a bitter smile: "If it were one or two, it wouldn't make a wave, but now there are nearly five thousand, and the trend is growing."

Five thousand Educated Youth causing trouble? Lu Cheng was genuinely startled when he heard the number.

With so many gathered, no wonder the local government can't control them.

"If these Educated Youth caused trouble elsewhere it would be one thing, but they're gathering to block the tracks; you can't just run a train straight over them, can you?"

Listening to Yang Xing's helpless tone, Lu Cheng realized this wasn't a minor issue.

This isn't a case of someone choosing to die by lying on the tracks; if they were run over indiscriminately, no one could bear such a huge responsibility.

Lu Cheng asked again: "What about the Railway Bureau along the line? Why haven't they sent people to disperse them?"

"Why didn't they send anyone? It almost turned into a fight. Now it's seriously disrupting railway transport. Captain Lei was supposed to handle it personally, but he fell ill these past two days and is in the hospital."

Compared to the Educated Youth incident, Lu Cheng was more concerned about Captain Lei's health.

"What illness does Captain Lei have? Is it serious? Why is he hospitalized?"

"Lu Jingzhang, don't worry; it shouldn't be too serious. You know Captain Lei is getting older, and frontline work is already draining."

"I think he should rest properly; after all, this line involves our train route, that's why I called you. If we can handle it ourselves, we'll do it ourselves."

Hearing that Captain Lei was not in serious condition, Lu Cheng felt a bit relieved.

For now, the priority is to resolve the Educated Youth issue; only then can Captain Lei stop worrying and focus on recuperating.

"Lu Jingzhang, can you spare some time to ride on duty? Our train departs in half an hour."

Yang Xing had no choice either; sometimes Ding Jingzhang rides on duty, but he still has to get off and negotiate on site for a long time before the train can pass.

As a result, each train gets delayed for a long time, provoking many passenger complaints.

He thought Lu Cheng's way of handling matters was different, so it might be better to let Lu Cheng try.

After entering his junior year, Lu Cheng's studies were quite busy, especially after becoming president; his days were even fuller, but with the unit's current issue, Lu Cheng still had to set everything aside.

"Got it, Train Captain Yang. I'm heading over right now."

He hung up the phone, and just as he left the Security Department, Yang Yin ran over.

Lu Cheng walked toward the Car Shed and asked, "Why did you come?"

Yang Yin followed, saying, "The auditorium called. I saw you haven't gone back; the dance isn't finished yet."

The entire transport line was affected; the railway line was in a panic, and Lu Cheng had no mood for dancing now.

"My unit has something; you go ahead and dance."

Seeing Lu Cheng not return to the auditorium, Yang Yin lost interest in dancing: "What's the matter with your unit?"

Lu Cheng turned his head and said, "Why are you prying so much? It doesn't concern you. Just focus on your studies."

Yang Yin pursed her lips: "Why so harsh? I'm just curious."

"It won't help to tell you. It's getting late; hurry back to the dormitory and watch out for bad people."

Yang Yin pursed her lips, thinking to herself, "Clearly you're the biggest bad person."

Just as Yang Yin was about to return to the dormitory, Lu Cheng suddenly recalled something.

Earlier, Train Captain Yang had said there were only half an hour until departure; rushing from school to Beijing Station was doable, but there was no time to swing back home.

This ride‑on duty was a sudden notice, and his family wasn't told in advance, so he didn't know when he could return; his mother would inevitably worry.

Lu Cheng turned on the spot and said, "Hey, um, glutinous rice ball…"

Yang Yin, not yet far, replied, "What? Even if you want to tell me now, I don't want to hear it."

Why is this petty temper flaring up again?

"It's not about that. I need to hurry to the station; time's tight. Could you go to my home and tell my mother?"

Lu Cheng hopped on his bicycle and had to rush to Beijing Station immediately; there was no time to find other classmates, so he could only ask Yang Yin for a favor.

But Yang Yin just stood there, hands in her pockets, saying nothing.

Lu Cheng couldn't help but urge, "I'm talking to you, hear me?"

Yang Yin glared, "Is that the attitude you use when asking for a favor?"

It turned out he wanted a good attitude; Lu Cheng reluctantly said, "Fine, fine, when I get back I'll treat you to a meal."

Yang Yin wasn't interested in the meal: "No, you also have to agree to something, then it'll be fair."

Running out of time, Lu Cheng replied immediately, "Okay, tell me."

Yang Yin's eyes flicked: "I haven't decided yet; I'll tell you when I have."

"Not now, later," Lu Cheng thought, not really wanting to agree; who knows what trouble this girl is brewing.

But pressed for time, Lu Cheng still agreed, gave Yang Yin his home address, rode at full speed, and only managed to board the train after a frantic rush.

Once on the train, Lu Cheng discovered he wasn't the only sergeant; Deng Hairong and Jiang Yuanchao were also there.

It was arranged by Secretary Wang Fengshi; this wasn't a minor issue, so they called several sergeants together. Sitting together, they could devise a plan—strength in numbers.

After greeting the two sergeants, he found the Train Captain, and Yang Xing shook his hand.

"Lu Jingzhang, I thought you wouldn't make it in time; I was about to notify the late‑departure meeting."

"As soon as I put down the phone, I rushed over."

It wasn't said in much detail over the phone; after following the Train Captain to the Bunk Car, once a few of us sat down, Lu Cheng tentatively voiced the reason for the Educated Youth's unrest.

"Train Captain Yang, the reason they're causing trouble is for Hui Cheng, right?"

Yang Xing was a little surprised; the university had just started, and Lu Cheng had been staying at school the whole time, so he didn't know about this at all.

How did you guess it so fast?

Seeing the Train Captain puzzled, Lu Cheng immediately explained: "This is easy to analyze. For such a large‑scale mass disturbance, there must be a common interest. What interest could unite everyone like this? It can only be Hui Cheng."

In fact, Lu Cheng's analysis was entirely deduced from memories of his previous life.

This year, multiple incidents of Educated Youth unrest will occur, and the purpose is to return to Hui Cheng.

And the state will have to make policy changes within this year.

That means starting next year, the Educated Youth will begin a large‑scale return to Hui Cheng.