The next morning, Li Shengli got up early and sent Shi Zhentang and his wife to the provincial capital. Naturally, he also took Ding Weiwei with him and sent her back to the county hospital.
Originally, Ding Weiwei was supposed to get off the bus after arriving in the county town, but she stubbornly held onto the door handle: "I can't bear to leave my sister-in-law. I have to take her to the provincial capital no matter what."
Tian Yuzhu: “…”
It's not that he can't bear to leave her, but that he wants to spend more time alone with Lee Seung-ri.
It takes several hours to go from the military region to the county town and then to the provincial capital. Two people being alone in a space for such a long time can say everything they should and shouldn't say.
So she didn't say anything, and in the end it was up to Li Shengli to make the decision.
My goodness, he had a stern face and pulled the car door for a while without any expression, but it wouldn’t open. He had no choice but to get back to the driver’s seat and start the car.
Although he didn't say a word, it meant that he agreed.
Ding Weiwei immediately made a victory gesture towards Tian Yuzhu: "Sister-in-law, let's go."
Tian Yuzhu frowned: "..."
Shi Zhentang, sitting in the passenger seat, closed his eyes and rested.
Li Shengli drove in silence, and the atmosphere in the car was a bit awkward.
It was not until they arrived at the provincial capital railway station that Li Shengli smiled when he faced the couple. Without saying a word, he ran into a nearby grocery store and bought a few bottles of soda, a few bags of egg cakes and a can of oranges.
"Brother, sister-in-law, I wish you a safe journey. I'll be waiting for you in the military area."
"Thank you, Shengli!" Tian Yuzhu said sincerely, "Smile more when you go back."
Li Shengli scratched his head: "Heh..."
Shi Zhentang was as cold and stern as ever: "Take good care of Xiao Hei, don't let him get too thin!"
"Don't worry, brother."
Xiao Hei has grown up now and can no longer be taken on the train like last time.
When I came here, it was still small and I could just hide it in the bag. Now that it has grown so big, it is no longer convenient. I am even more worried that someone who knows the situation on the road will see that it is a wolf.
For now, it can only be kept in the military district’s home, and Li Shengli will bring it food every morning and evening.
As for sneaking out to the mountains to release the wolves' howls, Xiao Hei can do it himself.
After a few words, everyone said goodbye.
Shi Zhentang carried a military luggage bag on his shoulder and held his wife's small hand firmly with his big hand as they boarded the train.
The trains at this time of year are not as crowded as during festivals, and one-third of the carriages are still empty.
There were fewer people and the air was fresher. Looking at the scenery receding outside the window, everyone's mood became cheerful, especially Tian Yuzhu. She felt as if she had embarked on a travel road.
We ate and drank along the way, and when we were tired, we leaned on the man's strong shoulders and took a nap. Time passed quickly, and after five hours we transferred to another provincial city and stayed in the city guesthouse for one night.
They could have taken another night train to continue their journey, but Shi Zhentang disagreed. He had to listen to Dr. Ye and make sure to get a good rest on the nights they needed to rest along the way.
The next morning, I waited for my wife to have breakfast before boarding the green train.
There are much more people on this bus than yesterday's. I guess we are almost reaching our hometown's provincial capital.
When getting on the car, Shi Zhentang protected his wife from behind until she sat safely in the window seat.
Sitting opposite them was a father and daughter. The father was in his fifties and looked very weathered. The girl was dressed simply and had two red spots on her face. She looked honest and timid.
After driving for more than an hour, Tian Yuzhu began to feel thirsty. She asked Shi Zhentang to take out two bottles of soda from his bag. Out of kindness, she handed one to the girl who was also sitting by the window: "Come on, drink it!"
The girl looked actually startled, staring at her with her black and white eyes, then shook her head.
Her father took one look at what was going on between them, closed his eyes and said nothing.
Tian Yuzhu thought that she must be shy, or she was wary of strangers. In that case, she would not want to disturb her.
Shi Zhentang gave his daughter-in-law a reassuring look.
It doesn’t matter if others don’t accept her kindness; don’t take it to heart.
After drinking the soda, Tian Yuzhu leaned on Shi Zhentang's shoulder and looked at the scenery outside the window. She fell asleep unknowingly. In her dream, it seemed as if something was pushing her feet.
Tian Yuzhu frowned and retracted her foot...
Shi Zhentang thought she was leaning uncomfortably and wanted to help her adjust: "Lean on my knees."
Nodding in a daze, Tian Yuzhu leaned on his legs, but this time she still clearly felt someone touching her feet.
She lay on her side, opened her eyes and looked under the small table. It was the girl sitting opposite her who was touching her with her toes.
No, aren't her legs very long?
Everyone was sitting together and avoiding each other, but she kept touching her feet.
Tian Yuzhu retreated a little, then she moved forward a little, and then she retreated again... Only then did the other party stop this action.
But when Tian Yuzhu looked over, she found that the girl's expression did not change at all, as if nothing had happened.
"What's wrong?" Shi Zhentang thought she was feeling unwell.
Hearing his words, the father opened his eyes and looked at her.
Tian Yuzhu thought it was better to have less trouble than more. If she said anything, the girl might be scolded by her father, so she shook her head and said, "It's okay."
She closed her eyes and continued to sleep, but after a while she felt the other person kicking her feet again. Tian Yuzhu did not move and opened her eyes slightly, only to find that the other person was kicking her intentionally, and would stop after a kick.
What's the meaning?
Tian Yuzhu sat up: "I'm going to the bathroom."
"I'll go with you." Shi Zhentang stood up naturally.
"No, just look after the luggage."
There are always pickpockets on the green-skinned trains these days. It is difficult for the railway department and the public security department to manage them. The most important thing is for you to be careful and vigilant.
When Tian Yuzhu got up and went out, she seemed to accidentally remember: "Oh, by the way, little sister, do you want to go to the bathroom?"
The girl looked slightly stunned, as if she was a little surprised that she would be asked out. Just as she opened her mouth to answer, her father actually helped her by saying, "She's not going. Haha, thank you, Comrade Ha. My daughter can't speak and is mute."
So that's how it is. No wonder she didn't respond when I gave her the soda just now. Tian Yuzhu went to the bathroom alone.
She just felt strange. Why did the other party kick her for no reason?
Thinking back, does it mean something that her father helped to refuse her from going to the toilet?
Tian Yuzhu didn't sleep again after coming back from the bathroom. The little girl opposite was staring out the window in a daze.
Tian Yuzhu sat for a while and saw that the man had his head down as if he was dozing off. She immediately made a sign to the little girl: Do you need help?
Of course, this is the sign language she learned professionally. If the other person is deaf and mute and has not learned professional sign language, she probably won't understand it.
The little girl was stunned for a moment, opened her mouth slightly, as if she wanted to say something, but then shook her hand: "..."
Does she mean not to talk, or does she not understand?
However, Shi Zhentang noticed the clues. He saw all the little actions his wife did around him.
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