Mid-September has arrived, and a slight chill is in the air. Although Shanghai is located in the south, people can already feel the desolation brought by the autumn wind at this time of year.
Inside Shanghai Railway Station, a green train slowly pulled up to the platform. As the doors opened, crowds surged out like a tide, creating a bustling and lively scene. Among the many figures, a young couple stood out.
Although they were dressed simply, their clothes were brand new and clean, as if they had just changed. More importantly, the two were strikingly good-looking and handsome, naturally attracting the attention of many passersby in the train station. Many people couldn't help but steal a few glances and secretly sighed, "Look at this young couple, they're such a perfect match!" They seemed to be newlyweds, and their affectionate gestures clearly showed that their relationship was very close.
As soon as the man got off the bus, he immediately asked the woman next to him with concern, "How are you? Are you tired after such a long bus ride? This trip was not only difficult, but there were no sleeper berths either. Although the two of you came sitting down, the carriage was cramped and stuffy. You must be exhausted both physically and mentally."
These two are Mo Yuan and Lin Xue from Xiangcheng County. They had been busy with family matters, but they were finally mostly settled. Mo Yuan was also able to fulfill his promise to Lin Xue—to accompany her to visit her relatives.
Faced with Mo Yuan's considerate care, Lin Xue, despite feeling somewhat tired, couldn't hide the excitement and nervousness in her eyes. After all, as the saying goes, "The closer one gets to home, the more timid one becomes." Lin Xue's feelings were quite complex at this moment, yet she still smiled and asked, "I'm fine, I feel pretty good. What do you think, Mo Yuan? Is this your first time in the South? I'm worried you might not be used to it!"
Mo Yuan gently shook his head, a faint smile playing on his lips, but he didn't speak. After a while, he said softly, "I'm fine, I really feel great, especially being back in your hometown where you grew up, the feeling of familiarity is indescribable! Okay, let's go!" Hearing this, Lin Xue smiled and nodded. The two of them each slung their bags over their shoulders and walked resolutely towards the train station exit.
At first, Mo Yuan thought that Lin Xue would be very familiar with the roads and environment of her hometown after returning. However, to his surprise, although Lin Xue had spent her childhood here, they had been separated for so long that she felt somewhat unfamiliar with many parts of the city.
When she left the train station, Lin Xue was still full of confidence, hoping to find her way home with her vague memory.
But after walking for a short while, she found herself needing to ask passersby for directions while trying to recall the streets and buildings she had walked through.
It's important to understand that when she left home, she was just a teenage girl, and Shanghai is such a vast city. At that time, her familiarity was limited to the small area where she lived her daily life.
Fortunately, Lin Xue was cheerful and had a sweet tongue. Whenever she encountered an uncertain direction or couldn't remember a corner, she would politely ask passersby for directions. After asking around several times, they finally got on the right bus. Along the way, Lin Xue looked out the window at the ever-changing street scenes, and memories flashed through her mind like scenes from a movie.
After some transfers, when the bus slowly pulled into a stop, Lin Xue eagerly got off. The moment her feet touched the ground, a joyful smile immediately bloomed on her face. Everything around her began to feel familiar, and childhood memories flooded back like a tide.
“Mo Yuan, look! This is it! I grew up here! Look over here, I used to come here often for breakfast. And over there…” Lin Xue excitedly pointed to the surrounding scenery, introducing it to Mo Yuan in a great deal.
At this moment, she was like a happy little bird, freely expressing her deep feelings for this land.
Finally, she exclaimed excitedly, "Mo Yuan, thank you, I'm really home!"
Mo Yuan sensed Lin Xue's feelings. Having known her for so long, this was the first time he had seen her so girlish, and he was very happy. "Okay, let's go home together!"
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