"Alright, alright, go quickly. Don't take her words to heart. Sometimes life and death are predestined, and you can't be sure about these things. Sigh."
The older woman felt particularly sorry for the young girl who had lost her family at such a young age, and kept comforting her.
"Yes, thank you, Auntie."
Lin Ruisi nodded, and when she went to the restroom, she also took her teacup and hid the small bundle behind her back, thinking no one would notice.
Yu Jiu stretched and stood up.
"Oh dear, I'm going to the restroom too. Let's go together. Hey, Ruisi, why are you carrying so many things to the restroom? It's so inconvenient. Just leave them on the seat and let Auntie watch them for you. Auntie trusts you, so why don't you trust Auntie?"
She smiled and asked in return.
"Yes, Ruisi, don't you trust your aunt? It's so inconvenient to take it to the toilet, you don't even have hands to take your pants off."
The older woman disagreed, and she even very enthusiastically snatched her bag and kept it.
"Go ahead, don't worry, I'm here, I won't let any thieves steal your bag."
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Lin Ruisi was furious! What was with this nagging woman! Who asked her to care! So what if she liked taking her bag to the toilet!
"What's wrong, Ruisi? Aren't you going to the restroom? We can keep each other company. I feel quite compatible with you. It's rare to see someone as pitiful as you. It really stirs up my sympathy. Sigh."
She curled her lips and shook her head, saying she felt sympathy, but her tone was actually mocking. The aunt felt something was off, but couldn't quite make out what it meant, so she could only urge them to go to the toilet quickly so they wouldn't hold it in.
Lin Ruisi was now in a dilemma. She wanted to take her bag and go there and not come back, and leave as soon as she arrived at the station.
"Cough cough cough."
The tall man stood up, coughed a few times, and walked past Lin Ruisi. Their eyes met unintentionally, and Lin Ruisi understood that he was telling her to go to the restroom first to avoid arousing suspicion.
She pursed her lips reluctantly, but had no choice but to do as she was told.
"Okay, then I'll trouble you, Auntie. I'll go for a bit and be right back."
She forced a smile and said to Yu Jiu.
"Let's go, sister."
His tone was inexplicably cold.
The man had already gone over. Yu Jiu was afraid that the man would try to harm her. She was hesitating whether to ask Xu Zijiang to go with her or to find an excuse to stay behind when Xu Zijiang stood up.
"Let's go, I'll go too. It'll be good for me to get up and stretch."
Xu Zijiang twisted his neck and stretched his broad shoulders.
"Auntie, could you please watch our luggage for us too? We'll be back soon."
"Okay, no problem, go ahead."
The auntie was all smiles; she really enjoyed being trusted.
Seeing this, Lin Ruisi could only reluctantly walk ahead. Damn it, this man caught up with her too, there was nothing she could do!
The three of them went to the front carriage. The carriage was over there. As soon as they stepped in, they saw the man leaning against the window, seemingly looking at the scenery. He also saw Lin Ruisi as soon as she came in. However, when he saw Xu Zijiang and Yu Jiu following behind, he turned his head back.
Yu Jiu generously let Lin Ruisi go to the restroom first, and then lined up behind her. When Lin Ruisi came out after using the restroom and found Yu Jiu still there, she raised an eyebrow and asked.
"Were you waiting for me? Let's go back together then."
"I want to get some fresh air here. Why don't you go back first, sister?"
“It’s near the toilet, what’s the point of getting some fresh air? It all smells like the toilet. Come on, let’s go back to our carriage, we can get some fresh air there. I can’t leave a little girl like you here. There are all sorts of people on the train, and if something happens to you, I’ll blame myself.”
Yu Jiu took her arm, smiling, but actually forcefully led her back.
"You're back? I told you the bag wouldn't get lost!"
The older woman chuckled and stepped aside to let Lin Ruisi in. Lin Ruisi went in, but she felt like she was sitting on a nail, restless and uneasy. She hadn't even been sitting for a minute before she wanted to come out again.
"Why are you always going in and out, child?"
The older woman, puzzled, made way for her.
"My legs are a little sore from sitting, so I think it's better to get up and walk around."
She chuckled awkwardly, not daring to take her bag this time. She kept glancing at Yu Jiu as she walked, afraid he would follow her again. Seeing that Yu Jiu remained unmoved, she quickened her pace and walked to the restroom, where the man from before was still.
"What should I do, Brother Chao? That couple has been following me. Do they suspect me? I can't take the bundle with me."
She said anxiously, the next stop was just around the corner, less than a minute away. If she couldn't get away now, she would have to wait until the next stop to figure out a way to get out, but the longer she stayed, the harder it would be to get away.
"You have a pocket, right? Anyway, there's not much stuff in your bag. Here's what you do: just put the money and tea in your pocket. When the door opens, just say you're going down for some fresh air, and then run out. Once you get off the bus, there will be a lot of people around, so they won't be able to catch you even if they want to. I'll pull you along as we run."
Remember, get off through our carriage door. I'll wait for you on the left.
This was the repeated instruction from the man called Brother Chao.
"good."
Lin Ruisi nodded, took a deep breath, and quickly walked to her seat. As soon as she got back to her seat, she started taking out money and putting it in her pocket. Although she managed to hide it somewhat by using the table as a cover, her movements were urgent, and Yu Jiu and Xu Zijiang were watching her the whole time, so they naturally noticed immediately.
Yu Jiu rested her chin on her hand on the table and asked with a smile.
"Ruisi, what are you doing? Why are you putting all the money in your pocket? Aren't you afraid a thief will steal it? This is all the money everyone is using to buy tea. The tea hasn't even arrived yet, so isn't this your money?"
You're in such a hurry, are you planning to get off at the next stop? I remember your relative doesn't get off at this stop.
She asked, feigning ignorance, and the woman who had been taking a nap immediately opened her eyes and echoed her.
"Yes, Ruisi, you absolutely mustn't let the thieves steal your money. The thieves on the train are the most brazen; their skills are incredibly advanced. The money is gone the moment it's in your pocket. We can't take that risk. The next stop isn't even your relative's house yet. There will be a lot of people when you get off the train, which is the best time for thieves to strike. You can't take that risk, and don't get off at the wrong stop."
If you ask me, just close your eyes and take a nap. You can put your legs up like this, and it won't hurt anymore. Really, would your auntie lie to you?
Upon hearing this, Lin Ruisi quickened her pace, stuffing all the money and the small amount of tea leaves into her pocket. With a "toot-toot" sound, the train pulled into the station, and some people stood up to get off. Chao Ge took the lead and disembarked immediately.
She was so anxious that she didn't care about anything else.
"I just want to go for a walk to clear my head. Auntie, don't worry about it. I'll take good care of the money. Could you please keep an eye on this bag for me?"
As she spoke, she tried to force her way out, but the older woman stopped her, and she became a little angry.
"What's wrong with you, young lady? Why are you so stubborn? I'm only doing this for your own good. If this money gets stolen, are you still going to send us the tea?"
"Exactly! That's not just about your money; you have to listen to our opinions!"
Those who had bought tea from her were getting anxious and tried to persuade her to leave. Her aunt also grabbed her hand, preventing her from getting off. Lin Ruisi was so annoyed that she forcefully shook off her aunt's hand and said angrily.
"It's none of your business!"
As she spoke, she tried to run away, but Xu Zijiang caught her in one go.
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