Chapter 17 Going to Liao Province
"Excuse me, how long does it take to get to Liao Province?" Chen Zhaoyue leaned forward slightly and asked through the small ticket window.
There were no high-speed trains in that era, only old green trains. It must have been a long journey from Shanghai to Liaoning Province.
The conductor flipped through the timetable and mechanically replied, "It'll take more than thirty hours to get there. There's a train tomorrow morning at seven. Do you want one?"
"I want a sleeper ticket!" Chen Zhaoyue answered without hesitation.
Sitting in a hard seat for more than 30 hours is no joke. She doesn't want to arrive at the destination only to find her butt sitting there numb.
"Sleeper berths are expensive. Are you sure you want to buy one?" The conductor looked up at her clothes and said,
Although many people take the train now, most of them choose cheap hard seats. Even for long-distance trips, not many people buy sleeper tickets.
"Buy it." Chen Zhaoyue handed over the money and letter of introduction without hesitation.
The ticket seller didn't say anything more and quickly issued her the ticket.
When she took the ticket, her fingertips gently stroked the raised lead type on the ticket, feeling very novel.
Tomorrow, she will be able to leave here completely.
As for the Liu family?
She chuckled and turned away.
When dogs bite each other, both get a mouth full of fur.
They deserve it!
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At half past five in the morning, just as the sky was getting light, Chen Zhaoyue came out of the Chen residence carrying a small leather suitcase that was worn white.
Although there were no audiences at the moment, she still diligently played the role of a "penniless capitalist lady".
Of course, dressing simply does have its advantages, and it can also prevent you from being targeted by all kinds of people on the road.
Chen Zhaoyue didn't want to escape from the tiger's lair and fall into the wolf's mouth again.
She deliberately wore a blue cloth dress that was washed to a pale color, and even her braids were tied loosely, giving her the image of a down-and-out person.
The small suitcase was light and contained only a few old clothes.
Her real belongings were all safely stored in her space, ready for use at any time.
The ticket was for seven in the morning. Although the train station was not far away, Chen Zhaoyue still walked very fast.
However, as soon as Chen Zhaoyue arrived at the train station, he was shocked by the scene before him.
The platform was packed with people and the noise was deafening.
Being accustomed to the orderly modern stations in her later life, the chaotic scene before her made her stand still for a moment.
"Oh my..."
I saw some people carrying bulging sacks and rushing through the crowd, some people trying to climb in by clinging to the car windows, and some people even fighting for seats.
The smell of sweat and coal smoke mixed together, making people frown.
Chen Zhaoyue covered his nose and calmly moved away from the crowd in front of him.
Oh my God!
She began to doubt whether she could get on the bus.
The platform is so crowded with people, how can there be any order at all?
"Make way, make way!" A strong man carrying a heavy bag squeezed past her. The rough sack brushed against her arm and almost knocked her to the ground.
“…” Chen Zhaoyue staggered to steady himself, looking at the crowded platform in front of him, and couldn’t help but sigh.
"Training is such a pain these days," she muttered softly, clutching her small suitcase.
Although there was nothing valuable in her small suitcase, it wouldn't be a big deal if it was lost in such a squeeze.
The platform was crowded with people, and the sounds of pushing and shouting were heard one after another.
Chen Zhaoyue took a deep breath, clenched the ticket in his hand, and his eyes became much more determined.
It seems that if you want to board this train heading north, you still have to go through some "fighting".
Chen Zhaoyue's petite figure appeared and disappeared in the crowd, like a small boat struggling to move forward in the turbulent waves.
She had to stand on tiptoe to barely see the road ahead.
"Please move aside...don't push!" She raised her voice and shouted, but her voice was instantly drowned out by the noisy crowd.
Someone stepped on her cloth shoes and she gasped in pain.
It’s too difficult!
It’s so hard to get on the bus^!
After finally squeezing into the carriage, the heat wave that hit me was almost suffocating.
The scorching June sun burned the iron carriage, and coupled with the crowded crowd, the entire carriage was like a steamer.
The smell of sweat, cheap tobacco, and unknown food mixed together, making people dizzy.
Chen Zhaoyue covered his mouth and nose with his sleeves and moved with difficulty in the aisle.
"Fortunately, I only have a small suitcase!" Chen Zhaoyue couldn't help but feel relieved.
Otherwise, just dragging the luggage and squeezing through this narrow aisle would be enough to make people suffer.
In a moment of carelessness, her braid got caught on the luggage of the passenger next to her, and it hurt so much that she almost cried.
"Comrade, please make way." She endured the discomfort and continued to squeeze into the sleeper car.
"Why are you pushing?" The people around her pushed and shoved impatiently, and some even deliberately nudged her with their elbows.
Just as Chen Zhaoyue was about to explain, there was a sudden violent shove from behind.
She was caught off guard and hit by the waves, losing her balance and falling to the side.
"ah……"
In a panic, Chen Zhaoyue subconsciously reached out to grab something, but there were people blocking her way, and she tried for a long time but could only grab a handful of air.
At this critical moment, a large, bony hand firmly grasped her shoulders. The strength was just right, firmly stabilizing her shaking body without hurting her.
"Be careful." A deep male voice sounded in my ears, with a bit of hoarseness.
Chen Zhaoyue turned around suddenly, but the tip of his nose hit a hard "wall".
She tilted her head back and found herself buried in someone's arms.
"This is not a chest, it's clearly a piece of iron plate!" Chen Zhaoyue silently complained in his heart.
She covered her sore nose and looked at him, her eyes climbing up along the army green casual clothes, and only then did she see the man's full appearance.
Isn’t this man who is holding her up too tall?
Chen Zhaoyue was surprised. The man who supported her was so tall that he stood out even in this crowded carriage.
The man's features were as sharp as a knife and an axe, with a pair of hawk-like eyes under his brow.
That gaze was so sharp that it seemed to pierce through the flesh and reach the soul, yet it also revealed an aura of majesty without even being angry.
The jawline was taut, the Adam's apple rolled slightly with his breathing, and even the bulging veins on his neck revealed a sense of wild power.
Shen Zhaoyue looked around.
How can this be compared to those young handsome men in later generations who put on makeup and makeup?
He is clearly a tough guy straight out of a war movie, even his pores exuding the scent of hormones.
What a manly guy!
"Stand still." After the man helped her steady herself, he immediately withdrew his hand, showing great sense of propriety.
He didn't even linger on her for long, just said this and continued walking forward.
Shen Zhaoyue was not even given the chance to say thank you.
“Hey…” Chen Zhaoyue came back to his senses and was about to say thank you.
But the man walked so fast that he seemed unaffected even in the crowded crowd.
His back was particularly eye-catching in the crowd. His shoulders were broad and his steps were steady. Wherever he passed, the crowd seemed to automatically make way for him.
I have to say, being tall does have its advantages.
Chen Zhaoyue pursed her lips, and the words of thanks could only be swallowed back into her throat.
"Forget it." Chen Zhaoyue shrugged. It wasn't that she was impolite, she just didn't have time to thank him.
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