The next day, Saturday.
Pei Xi got up early to pack two changes of clothes and some essential daily necessities.
All high school students from Yushi who are participating in the competition will go to a middle school in Yishi for a training camp. They will all depart by bus this morning.
Pei Zhi wanted to take her to Yi City, but candidates could only take the arranged buses and parents were not allowed to accompany them, so Pei Zhi had to give up.
On the way to the meeting point by taxi, Pei Zhi kept rambling on and on, unusually talkative.
It was the first time Pei Xi had gone out alone, and he was extremely worried about him.
He held Pei Xi's luggage bag on his lap and asked her, "Did you bring all your clothes? The weather can be unpredictable after autumn, so wear something warm. If you didn't bring anything, I'll give you this one I'm wearing. It's unisex, so you can wear it as an oversized piece."
Pei Xi smiled and shook his head, "Don't worry, I brought them all."
Pei Zhi nodded, hugging his luggage bag tightly, and said, "Take care of yourself. If you don't like the food around here, just order takeout. Eat whatever you want, don't deprive yourself, okay?"
Pei Xi nodded again, "Yes, I know."
Pei Zhi pursed his lips, thinking about what else he hadn't explained.
Suddenly remembering something, her expression turned serious. "Also, since your brother isn't here, if any strange people try to talk to you, just ignore them, understand?"
Pei Xi nodded again, "Yes, I know."
"Besides you, there seem to be four or five other people from No. 1 Middle School participating in this training camp. I don't know the exact list, but if you know anyone on it, you can keep them company. It's easier to talk to someone you know," Pei Zhi added.
Pei Xi couldn't stand it anymore and burst out laughing, then grabbed Pei Zhi's arm.
"Okay, okay, I know, brother. I can take care of myself. I'm not a three-year-old child."
Pei Zhi nodded and murmured an "Mmm." Looking at Pei Xi's face, he felt inexplicably uneasy.
He felt uneasy because Pei Xi wasn't under his watchful eye.
The taxi quickly arrived at the meeting point, where the bus that would take all the students was parked. Pei Zhi paid the fare and got off the taxi carrying Pei Xi's luggage.
When Pei Xi walked to the bus, the bus door was open, and a teacher was standing next to it. She was a young female teacher who looked familiar to him. She seemed to be from No. 1 Middle School, but he had never taught her.
Pei Zhi handed the bag to Pei Xi, then slapped his forehead, "Ah, there's one last thing."
Pei Xi looked up at him and asked, "What is it?"
Pei Zhi leaned down slightly, placed his hands on her shoulders, and said with tenderness in his eyes, "Call me if anything happens. I won't put my phone on silent these next few days. I'll be on call no matter how late it is, okay?"
Pei Xi smiled upon hearing this, his clear pupils appearing like a layer of sugar coating in the sunlight.
She nodded to Pei Zhi, "Okay, brother."
Pei Zhi reluctantly let go of her hand, raised her hand and waved, "Okay, get in the car."
"Bye-bye." Pei Xi waved with a smile, turned around and boarded the bus.
The bus is a tour bus that can seat about forty or fifty people. There are two rows of double seats on each side, and a narrow aisle in the middle.
The car was already quite full of people. Pei Xi glanced around briefly but didn't recognize a single face.
She simply picked up her bag and walked straight to the back, sitting by the window in the last row.
If it were Pei Zhilai, he would definitely sit in a crowded place and become very friendly with others in just two or three minutes.
Although Pei Xi is not socially awkward, he is about ten times less socially adept than Pei Zhi.
There's no one in the back row, it's quiet and a good place to go.
Pei Xi sat down and looked out the car window, only to find that Pei Zhi was still there, standing by the roadside looking in her direction.
She opened the sliding glass and waved at him.
Pei Zhi glanced at her one last time, then casually raised his arm and hailed a taxi.
After watching Pei Zhi leave, Pei Xi pushed the glass up and curled up back in her seat.
The bus seats have high backs, so once you're seated, half your view is blocked, creating your own little world.
Pei Xi took out a baseball cap, put it on, pulled the brim down, and listlessly scrolled through his phone, only revealing his chin.
People gradually entered the train, and the carriage became lively, with many people starting to whisper and chat.
Suddenly, a loud voice rang out from the crowd, so loud it was on a completely different level from everyone else's. It was unclear whether it was a natural inability to control its volume or a deliberate attempt to attract attention, "Comrades, have you heard? This time, the training camp is providing us with hotel accommodations!"
Pei Xi's attention was drawn to the view, and when she looked up, she instantly felt that she couldn't bear to look at it.
The guy was handsome with regular features, but his taste was really questionable. He was covered in designer logos from head to toe, making him look like a telephone pole plastered with flyers.
Logo seemed to be well-informed about some rumors, gathering a group of listeners who strained their ears to hear him ramble on from the middle of the aisle.
"Really? I remember living in the student dormitory before?" a boy responded. "My senior participated before."
"Hey, this year is different." Logo Guy waved his hand. "The school we're training at has expanded its enrollment this year, so there are no dorms for us."
"Is that good? Really?" a girl asked in surprise.
"Absolutely true!" Logo Guy patted his chest and said loudly, "My family has connections in this area, I've specifically inquired about it."
Hearing Logo Bro say that, many people got excited, since hotel accommodations are definitely much better than student dormitories.
Logo Bro attracted the attention of everyone on the bus, and his already loud voice rose even higher, "By the way, let me introduce myself. I'm from No. 5 Middle School, and my name is Gao Jialiang."
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