From Ancient City to Jinan City, the journey was all on the expressway. In line with Nie Zhenbang's preference, they traveled light without police escorts or a grand motorcade; just two Jinlong business vans made up the transport. The front van carried Nie Zhenbang, Liu Xiaomin, Zhang Yongjun, and their respective staff—a total of ten people in one vehicle. In the following business van were the journalists sent by the Publicity Department and security officers dispatched by the Provincial Public Security Department.
Looking at the scenery outside the window, Nie Zhenbang appeared to be in high spirits, smiling as he said, "Our Longxi's traffic construction is quite impressive, isn't it?"