The middle-aged man laughed heartily and said, "It seems we'll be traveling together all the way. We're also going to Kyoto. Are you from Kyoto, young man?"

Mu Jingheng replied, "Yes, you're also from Kyoto?"

Middle-aged man: "We're going to Kyoto for a meeting. You can tell the difference just by listening to how people from Kyoto speak, you all have a strong Beijing accent. But your accent is alright, young comrade, it's very pure Mandarin."

Mu Jingheng: "Maybe he's been out and about too much."

The middle-aged man asked curiously, "Are you educated youth who were sent to the countryside?"

Mu Jingheng smiled and replied, "Yes."

The middle-aged man was talkative, and he added, "You two are newlyweds, aren't you? I can tell just by how affectionate you are. Are you visiting your family?"

Mu Jingheng smiled and glanced at Xu Xinning, then replied, "I've been away for a long time. I'm bringing my loved one home to visit and let the elders in my family meet him."

Middle-aged man: "Of course, of course. The old man will be very happy to see that you have married such a beautiful young wife."

Mu Jingheng said with a proud look, "Of course, you must be a big leader. Just by looking at your demeanor, I can tell you're extraordinary."

The middle-aged man laughed heartily at Mu Jingheng's words, and waved his hand, saying, "What's this about big leaders or small leaders? We're all serving the people."

With these two people joining, the carriage became lively.

The younger man provided excellent service, and he even bought the meals for the middle-aged man to eat in the train carriage.

Since the two of them came up, Xu Xinning has had some free time. She leans against the blanket and reads a book, while Mu Jingheng often feeds her.

The journey was leisurely and comfortable.