Hearing the stern ultimatum from his superior, the man in the blue Zhongshan suit looked troubled but had no choice but to respond.

“Understood, Director. I’ll do my best.”

Although Xiao Liu gave his assurance, his heart was full of unease. Such a task wasn’t merely about giving promises—it was fraught with potential challenges, such as delays due to rain or insufficient manpower.

Indeed, transporting 30,000 tons of goods to the train station and distributing them within ten days was no small challenge.

It was clear, however, that the bespectacled leader wasn’t satisfied with Xiao Liu’s reluctant answer. He tapped the car window and spoke in an uncompromising tone.

“Xiao Liu, when I say you have ten days to deliver the goods to the train station, I don’t mean ‘do your best.’ I mean give it your all and make it happen.”

At this point, the leader’s voice turned colder, and his expression grew more severe.

“Do you understand?”

If Xiao Liu hadn’t already noticed the tension in his boss’s words, the final question made the threat unmistakable. He hurriedly nodded and replied.

“Director, I’ll make sure it gets done!”

Seeing Xiao Liu commit to resolving the matter, the bespectacled leader finally let out a grunt of approval through his nose.

“That’s more like it.”

Without sparing another glance at his subordinate, the leader leaned back in his seat, closed his eyes, and began to rest. The atmosphere in the taxi turned silent.

Anxin focused intently on driving while quickly organizing the useful information she had overheard. Her mind raced: Could she handle this 30,000-ton shipment on her own?

Transporting that much cargo from the port to the train station in ten days was a daunting task. However, Anxin knew better than most that the harder the task, the greater the reward. As the saying goes, “Victory belongs to the brave.”

She hesitated briefly, debating whether she should seize this opportunity. The car was nearing the next intersection, where her passengers would get off. If she didn’t act now, the chance to make a fortune would slip away.

Without hesitation, Anxin spoke up.

“Excuse me, sir. I couldn’t help but overhear that you need to transport some goods.”

She knew her words might be presumptuous. After all, they were strangers, and prying into their business could easily annoy them.

The leader remained silent, but Xiao Liu in the blue Zhongshan suit immediately scolded her.

“Hey, you’re just a taxi driver. How dare you eavesdrop on our conversation?”

Anxin: “…”

Did she need to eavesdrop? Sitting right there, she couldn’t help but hear most of their conversation.

The man who had been resting suddenly opened his eyes, his sharp gaze piercing through his glasses and locking onto the back of Anxin’s head. Even without turning around, she could feel his stare, like an X-ray targeting her thoughts.

For a moment, the air in the car froze. The only sounds were their breathing. Just as Anxin thought he wouldn’t respond, the man spoke slowly.

“Indeed, that’s the case. Why, young lady, are you interested in this matter?”

Initially, the leader hadn’t intended to answer Anxin’s question. However, given that she had likely overheard their earlier conversation, there was no point in hiding anything. As a decision-maker, he wouldn’t shy away from reality. Now, he was curious about what this seemingly young girl intended to do.

Realizing her chance had come, Anxin quickly organized her thoughts and replied confidently.

“Well, sir, before I started driving taxis, I worked with my brother in long-haul transportation. I’m quite familiar with logistics in the provincial capital. If you’re willing to give me this opportunity, I believe my team can meet your requirements and complete the task in ten days.”

The truth was, Anxin knew very little about logistics. She had only shadowed someone for two days in the trucking business. However, to secure the transportation rights for this shipment, she had to present herself as experienced and capable.

Her words made the man raise an eyebrow. He studied her carefully through the rearview mirror before responding.

“Well, well, I didn’t expect someone as young as you to be such a seasoned professional.”

Anxin: “…”

“Seasoned professional”? Why did that phrase sound so… suggestive?

She sighed inwardly, blaming her 21st-century internet-influenced mind for making her interpret his words that way. She was sure he didn’t mean it in the modern slang sense. Humbly, she replied.

“Not at all, sir. I was forced to grow up early and help support my family with my brothers. Not everyone has the luxury of living without financial pressure. I’m sure you understand, sir.”

Anxin deliberately painted herself as a child from a poor family, forced to work hard from a young age. And in truth, that wasn’t far from reality.

The subtle sadness in her tone seemed to resonate with the bespectacled man. He looked at her more intently, as if noticing a maturity beyond her years on her youthful face. Finally, he spoke.

“You’re right. Everyone works hard to survive. Since you’ve already overheard most of our conversation, why don’t you share your thoughts?”

For those in a higher position, what mattered wasn’t just whether someone could do the job but whether they could achieve the desired results. The path taken—be it a highway or a winding trail—was irrelevant as long as the outcome was satisfactory.

His words eased Anxin’s nerves. She now felt confident that she had a 50% chance of securing the transportation deal. If her proposal and speed were compelling enough, she could push that chance to 100%.

With nothing to hide, she shared her thoughts.

“I have a team ready to take on your shipment. I guarantee that within ten days, I can deliver all 30,000 tons of goods to the train station, intact and on time.”

As soon as Anxin finished, she sensed a moment of silence from the two men in the back seat.