However, when Grandma Xue told her parents that she wanted to go back with Luo Jingyan, she was met with unanimous opposition from her son and daughter-in-law.

"Mom, you're so old. We'll take care of you. Don't go over there and cause trouble for them."

"Mom, Jingyan has to take care of her younger brother and Mom and Dad in the countryside. If you go there again, how busy will she be?"

Hearing that both of them disagreed, the old lady immediately became anxious.

“I will take good care of myself and won’t cause any trouble for anyone. My granddaughter-in-law has already agreed. I’m just here to let you know and inform you. I don’t need your permission.”

Mr. and Mrs. Xue both knew that the old lady had a stubborn personality, so they quickly softened their attitude.

Mr. Xue said, “Mom, it’s not that we don’t want you to be with your granddaughter-in-law. Think about it, even if you don’t cause them any trouble, they will still have to take care of you because you are an elder.”

“I don’t need anyone to take care of me. I can even help Jingyan take care of her family.”

"Mom, don't say that. They can't afford to use you."

When the old lady saw that they all disagreed, she slammed her hand on the table and said, "You can't stop me from leaving, but I have to leave. It's none of your business."

"Mom, how can you be so willful?" To stop the old lady from causing trouble, Mr. Xue had to resort to his trump card, "Go ahead, I won't let anyone give you a letter of introduction, let's see how you get there."

"You!" Old Mrs. Xue stomped her foot angrily, pointing at Mr. Xue's head through gritted teeth, "I told you I can take care of myself, but you just won't let me go. Fine, if you won't let me go, I'll cause trouble at home every day, I'll sabotage things, I'll make you all furious!"

Mr. and Mrs. Xue exchanged a glance; she really was a difficult old lady.

When Mr. Xue saw that the old lady was really angry, he compromised first and quickly smiled and tried to appease her.

"Alright, alright, Mom. Go if you want to, I won't stop you. It'll save you from causing trouble at home. Just don't cause any trouble at Jingyan's house when you get there."

"Absolutely not!"

"And don't cause trouble for Jingyan."

"Don't worry, your mother isn't a fool."

Mrs. Xue relented, "Alright then, they'll leave tomorrow. I'll help you pack. Mom, please take good care of yourself and don't worry us."

"No, no."

As soon as Grandma Xue stepped out, she smiled and nodded at Luo Jingyan.

She succeeded.

Then he walked up to Luo Jingyan and gave her a high five. "They agreed. I'll go pack my things now."

“Nanny, I’ll go with you.”

Mrs. Xue also came to help Mrs. Xue pack her things. Winters in Northeast China are much colder than in Beijing. Mrs. Xue instructed, "Mom, it's too cold there. Take more winter clothes. Bring your down jacket, sheepskin hat, rabbit fur scarf, and cotton socks."

Mrs. Xue chattered on and on while helping the old lady pack her things.

After packing up Grandma Xue's things—a whole big bag—he gave her another hundred yuan: "Mom, if you don't have enough clothes, you can buy more when you get there."

"Okay, I understand." The old lady took the money.

The next morning, Luo Jingyan and Xue Yanchen were about to set off with Grandma Xue. Zhao Jun and Qin Zhenzhen had arranged to meet them at the train station.

They were carrying large and small bags, including luggage for three people, as well as things that Xue's mother had asked Qin's grandmother to bring.

As they were getting ready to leave, Grandma Xue suddenly picked up two large suitcases.

The others rushed to take her bag, but the old lady refused, glancing at Mr. and Mrs. Xue: "Weren't you worried I'd cause trouble for your granddaughter-in-law? Look, have I caused any trouble?"

Not only will she not cause trouble for her granddaughter-in-law, she can also help her with chores.

Luo Jingyan and Xue Yanchen both went to take her bag. "Grandma, we can carry it, please don't carry so much."

In the end, the old lady only returned Luo Jingyan's bag to Luo Jingyan, insisting on carrying her own bag and refusing to let anyone do it for her.

She was originally an independent and self-reliant old lady who was determined not to be a burden to others.

They had just arrived at the train station when Qin Zhenzhen and Zhao Jun arrived, along with Zhao Jun's parents, who came to see them off.

As soon as the train arrived at the station, Grandma Xue hurriedly boarded the train with her luggage. Her movements were quick and efficient, much faster than the other four young people, as if she were a fugitive, as if her father would detain her if she went there for a while.

Standing on the platform, Mr. Xue shook his head speechlessly; his mother was worried he wouldn't let him go.

The four young people said goodbye to their elders and quickly boarded the train.

They bought sleeper tickets when they went back, thanks to Xue's father's connections.

Each sleeper compartment on a train has six berths. Nowadays, there is no assigned seating on trains. As long as you have a ticket, those who bought hard seat tickets can sit anywhere, and those who bought sleeper tickets can choose any empty berth.

After the five of us got on the bus, we naturally slept together, trying to find a compartment that was still empty.

They were lucky; they actually stumbled upon an empty private room.

Because there weren't many people boarding before Beijing, it was easier to find a completely empty compartment.

Luo Jingyan, Xue Yanchen, and Grandma Xue slept on the three bunks on the left side. Grandma Xue slept on the bottom bunk, Luo Jingyan in the middle, and Xue Yanchen on the top bunk.

Across from them were Qin Zhenzhen and Zhao Jun. Qin Zhenzhen slept on the bottom bunk, and Zhao Jun slept on the middle bunk.

It was morning when we were on the bus, and everyone was full of energy.

Luo Jingyan took out some melon seeds, and they all sat on the lower bunk, eating melon seeds and chatting.

Although Grandma Xue is old, she can still find common topics to talk about with young people.

With several people keeping each other company, the day didn't seem too long.

While other elderly people sleep little, Grandma Xue has always been able to eat and sleep well.

She is usually full of energy during the day and goes to bed after 8 p.m.

Today, I was so excited about traveling by train with my grandson and granddaughter-in-law that I stayed up until after nine o'clock. While talking to them, I leaned against the railing of my sleeper berth and fell asleep.

Luo Jingyan helped her lie down, took off her shoes, and covered her with a blanket.

The others, afraid that their voices would disturb her, also fell silent and went to their own beds to prepare for sleep.

After 10 p.m., the passengers in the carriages would go to sleep, and the main lights on the roof would be turned off, leaving only a few dim emergency lights.

In the middle of the night, a commotion suddenly broke out in the train carriage. Luo Jingyan vaguely heard someone shouting something like "Catch the thief!" She opened her eyes and saw that Zhao Jun across from her and Xue Yanchen in the upper bunk had already woken up. They quickly jumped off their beds and rushed out of the compartment.

Luo Jingyan quickly got up and put on her shoes. When she subconsciously looked at Grandma Xue's berth, she found that it was empty.