"Sister Song Qing, how much longer until our train arrives?"
The train journey to D province takes several days. At first, everyone was silent, worried and missing their children at home.
As time went on, they could only move around in the carriage and gradually became sleepy. They spent the whole day chatting about all sorts of things to pass the time, and eventually, they were so tired that they didn't want to talk anymore.
"Didn't I already say we have to sit for three more days? Don't you even know how many days have passed? You ask me every single day, it's so annoying."
There are 6 beds in a sleeper car. Song Qing was assigned the lower bunk, and Zhao Qin was above her.
This carriage is full of people from their textile factory. Because the middle and upper bunks are too small, everyone sits on the lower bunks except when they are sleeping.
Although Song Qing was of middle to lower age among the technicians, she had been in charge of the textile factory's technical management for a long time. Director Zhang valued her highly, and she was also a quick learner, which Master Liu always praised.
In addition, since she is now the team leader of this group of technicians, the others habitually want to talk to her about anything.
However, those who could become technicians and stay under Master Liu's tutelage were all outstanding individuals, some of whom were even a few years older than Song Qing and harbored resentment towards her.
The most troublesome one was a woman named Wang He. She couldn't understand what Song Qing had that made her better than her, and why she was the first to become a leader.
In the end, isn't it just because he has a good relationship with Director Zhang?
The woman who just asked about the time is named Ye Huilai. She is the youngest and came to the family compound in the same batch as Song Qing. Her child is even younger than An'an.
This was her first time traveling far from home, and she was curious and afraid of everything. Song Qing took care of her because she was young, and she was happy to take care of her, so she became even more attached to Song Qing.
Wang He disliked Song Qing and even more so Ye Huilai, and tried his best to flatter and fawn over others.
Ye Huilai didn't expect that he would be scolded by Wang He for just asking Song Qing a casual question.
"I……"
Four people were sitting on Song Qing's bed. She had been leaning against the window looking at the scenery outside, but when she heard Wang He's words, she turned around and stared at her.
The other lower bunk was also full of people, and everyone felt a little awkward, so they tried to change the subject.
"There are still three days left. If you get bored, go wander around other carriages. Don't take your anger out on your colleagues."
Song Qing had anticipated this day from the beginning. With less seniority than others but a higher position, she would inevitably have to put in more effort and have stronger professional skills.
Currently, her professional skills are indeed the strongest.
With this confidence, she is not afraid of others having opinions about her.
What's the point of saying more? She already has what she wants in her hands.
Wang He was indeed angry, but when Song Qing pointed it out so directly, his expression immediately turned sour.
The people in the lower bunks quickly changed the subject. After all, Song Qing was the group leader, and everyone listened to her to some extent.
"Alright, alright, just a few more days to bear with it. Come on, try the roasted peanuts I dried at home."
"Don't fight, we're going to have to rely on each other for a month in that place! Even if there are small disagreements, we have to keep them to ourselves and not let them ruin our unity."
The group cracked jokes, which immediately lightened the atmosphere considerably.
Ye Huilai was initially embarrassed by what Wang He said, but now that Song Qing had vented her anger, she smiled and didn't argue with Wang He anymore.
Wang He was secretly elbowed by someone next to him. He took a deep breath and immediately apologized to Ye Hui.
The atmosphere in the carriage returned to what it was before.
"Do you want to eat?"
Song Qing went to the connecting area between the outer carriages to get some fresh air, and Zhao Qin came over with some food.
"No, I won't eat. If I eat too much, I'll need to drink water."
Zhao Qin smiled and understood what she meant. On long-distance trains like this, even if the train attendant comes to clean the toilets, they are still unbearable to look at.
They all deliberately drank less water to reduce the number of times they went to the toilet.
“Wang He seems to have been holding a grudge. He’s been in a bad mood these past two days and has been arguing with a lot of people.”
"It's normal to feel resentful after sitting on the train for so many days; you'll feel better once you get off."
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