Lin Chuchu glanced at Mu Chen in surprise, then exclaimed with delight, "That's great! That way we won't have to be separated anymore!"
With acquaintances around, Lin Chuchu was no longer afraid in unfamiliar places.
Mu Chen nodded. "Keep the sewing machine. The military can ship it. I'll have someone pack it up and ship it back to Beijing."
Such large items are hard to buy even with a ticket, so Lin Chuchu was naturally reluctant to part with them and wanted to take them with her if possible.
Before leaving, Lin Chuchu specially treated Mr. Song, her colleagues, and Sister Wang to a meal. There were eight dishes in total, four of which were meat dishes, and the portions were quite generous. Lin Chuchu also bought a few bottles of wine.
Having stayed here for less than a year, Lin Chuchu really liked this place, and now that she was leaving, she was a little reluctant to go.
The room was empty. The military uniforms and overcoats had been put away, and the rice, flour, oil, fruit, and canned goods had all been given to Sister Wang. Only some meat coupons, boiled eggs, and some steamed buns bought from the canteen remained, along with her mushroom sauce.
The next morning, Lin Chuchu got a meal to eat in the car, and also ate something herself.
When they arrived at the military camp gate, Mu Chen was already waiting there. He casually took Lin Chuchu's large package and put it in the car, and the two of them got in together.
At this time, there are many people taking the train, and they bring all sorts of things on board.
However, they had specifically asked someone to buy their sleeper tickets and they also had military ID cards, so they didn't squeeze in with that group of people.
After finally boarding the train and finding their carriages and seats, they put their things under the seats and took a sip of water from their water bottles.
It was so hot that even with the windows open, it wasn't enough. Soon, the train started rattling along.
Other people in the carriage also came, and around noon, the two took out their lunchboxes and started eating. The food was so-so, but it tasted good with the mushroom sauce.
We need to finish our meals first, as it's too hot to keep them fresh.
That evening, the two of them made do with steamed buns, mushroom sauce, and boiled eggs.
Lin Chuchu was assigned to the middle bunk, and Mu Chen was in the lower bunk.
They had to take a six-day train journey. On the third day, they ran out of the steamed buns they had brought, so the two of them had to buy boxed meals on the train.
They dared not get off at the intermediate stops; there were too many people, and they were afraid they wouldn't be able to squeeze back on.
Lin Chuchu also brought some apples and pears, which she ate occasionally to quench her thirst.
Nothing unusual happened on the train this time. On the afternoon of the sixth day, the two finally got off the train, squeezed out of the station with their large package, and picked up the sewing machine at the baggage storage area.
Just as Lin Chuchu was wondering how to get it back, she saw Mu Chen waving at someone not far away.
"Big brother, I'm here."
Upon seeing a tall figure, Lin Chuchu glanced at Mu Chen in surprise.
Mu Chen explained, "This is my maternal grandfather's cousin. He was exonerated two years ago and is now in the army."
Chen Haoyu nodded to Lin Chuchu, "Hello, Comrade Lin, I am Mu Chen's older brother. It's a pleasure to meet you."
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