"Waaah..."
"Clang, clang..."
Chen Dong sat by the car window, lost in thought.
Although I was mentally prepared, I was still shocked by what I saw earlier.
These days, train capacity is already tight, and it just so happens that after the New Year, migrant workers are starting to leave.
Catching a train is really like going to war.
In order to squeeze onto the train, the group climbed in through the window.
The tangy, refreshing sensation was indescribable.
Looking at the overcrowded carriages, Chen Dong felt a pang of nostalgia for the high-speed trains of later generations.
Not only is it fast, but it's also clean, hygienic, and comfortable.
Unlike now, there isn't even a place to put your feet.
Not only were the aisles packed with people, but there were even people lying under the seats.
He had witnessed firsthand how difficult it was to travel these days.
Fortunately, the train had already started moving, and some fresh air was coming in through the windows.
Otherwise, the strange smell inside the carriage alone would be unbearable.
Jiang Fei and his friends chatted and laughed, seemingly unaffected, as if they were already used to such scenes.
However, Chen Dong could still detect a hint of tension in their eyes.
Come to think of it, it's no wonder you'd be nervous carrying two bags of cash on a train.
It can be said that this is all the belongings of these people.
If something really goes wrong, everything will go back to square one.
This is also something Chen Dong doesn't want to see.
The thought crossed his mind, but soon his face regained its composure.
As long as they behave like most pedestrians, no one will know what's in their bags.
Instead, you showed a nervous expression, and anyone could tell you had a problem.
As the saying goes, it's not the thief you should fear, but the one who has his eye on you.
Thinking of this, Chen Dong smiled and said.
"We still have more than ten hours to go. I just bought these playing cards before getting on the train. Who among you knows how to play 'Upgrading'?"
As he spoke, he took out two brand-new decks of playing cards from his jacket pocket and placed them on the table.
The double entendre startled the group at first, but they quickly realized that Chen Dong was reminding them that they were too nervous.
"Dong-ge is so thoughtful." Jiang Fei grinned, then gestured to A-Long and A-Hu. "Hua-zi and I are on the same team, A-Long, you're on Dong-ge's team, and A-Hu, take a break first."
“Okay, Fei-ge!” Ah-hu nodded. “After we finish with K, it’s my turn.”
This is also a double entendre, and it's a response to what Chen Dong said earlier.
...
In the evening, the group stopped playing cards and instead took turns keeping watch.
Five people, each with an hour, it was almost dawn.
Three o'clock in the morning.
This is also the time when you are most likely to feel sleepy.
Most of the pedestrians in the carriage were already fast asleep, and a few more vigilant pedestrians were in a half-asleep state.
Just then, Chen Dong heard a sound at his feet, as if he had been kicked.
He was suddenly awakened and opened his eyes. What he saw was Jiang Fei sitting opposite him, with his index finger to his lips and gesturing for him to look towards the aisle.
Under the flickering lights, a furtive figure was carefully rummaging through other people's luggage.
In a short while, the man had thoroughly searched through seven or eight luggage bags.
Anything of value was stuffed into his pocket.
Larger items are placed at one's feet.
"Thief!"
Chen Dong lowered his voice.
He never expected that he would encounter a craftsman on his first trip.
To his even greater surprise, he also saw several pedestrians with their eyes open.
This proves that these people were awake and witnessed the thief's actions.
However, no one made a move, nor dared to utter a sound.
He only coughed slightly when he turned to his own luggage.
At this point, the figure would pause for a moment, skip over the luggage, and move on to the next item.
Upon hearing Chen Dong's words, Jiang Fei gave him a meaningful look while lowering his voice.
"Don't meddle, this is gang activity."
Upon hearing this...
Chen Dong wasn't stupid; he certainly understood what the gang he was talking about meant.
Chen Dong would never believe that someone could so blatantly rummage through another person's luggage; he would refuse to believe it was just one person's doing.
It is very likely that he had accomplices in other carriages.
If they really get involved, a fight will break out between the two sides, and injuries are inevitable.
In just a few minutes, the man had walked from the other end of the carriage to near Chen Dong's seat.
This was a man around 30 years old, thin, with piercing eyes. When he saw that the others were all awake, a hint of unease appeared on his face, as if he was quite surprised.
The surrounding air seemed to freeze.
The man's face was fierce, and his whole body was tense, as if he was ready to fight to the death.
But when they found that the others did nothing else, they just gave them a deep look, picked up what they were carrying, and left quickly.
After the man left, Jiang Fei breathed a sigh of relief and apologized.
"This is my fault."
Upon hearing this, Chen Dong smiled but said nothing.
He understood what Jiang Fei meant.
He had already apologized before boarding the train.
It's normal to not be able to get a sleeper ticket during the Spring Festival travel rush.
At least some of them have seats, which is much better than those pedestrians who can only stand.
......
After what just happened, none of them were sleepy anymore.
As dawn approached, we arrived in Zaocheng.
After leaving the station, the group found a breakfast shop to grab a quick bite before heading to a nearby bank.
Walking up to the counter, Chen Dong got straight to the point.
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