This is Gu Lingling's second time coming to the Capital City, and Gu Chunhai returned home after sending the three people to the Qin City train station.
In these times, train tickets are hard to come by, so the three of them traveling together didn't need family to see them off.
"I already miss my grandpa." Not long after the train started moving, Hao Lianlian began to feel a bit sad.
Since childhood, she and Old Man Hao have depended on each other, and this is her first time leaving him.
"Once you've settled down at school, you can bring grandpa over to visit," Gu Lingling comforted.
Zhao Xuefei, sitting opposite, also remained silent.
Gu Lingling had been to the Capital City once before, but not for as long as this time. Thinking of Grandma Yao trying hard to hold back her sadness when she left, she couldn't help but feel down.
Since it's not during peak travel season, the train isn't particularly crowded, and for a moment the three of them just sat there in silence.
They were a bit out of place in the noisy carriage.
"Excuse me, classmate, may I sit here for a moment?" Just then, a deep, magnetic voice sounded.
"Sit over there," Gu Lingling said without looking up, casually pointing to the empty seat next to Zhao Xuefei.
The person smiled, and following her words, sat in front of Zhao Xuefei, directly opposite Gu Lingling.
"You… why are you here?" Only then did Gu Lingling notice why the voice sounded familiar earlier.
Isn't the person sitting opposite precisely Yang Yunhai from their family?
When coming here, she felt a bit of resentment. After all, she was going far for college, and Yang Yunhai didn't even come to see her off.
She hadn't expected him to be directly on the train.
To say she's not surprised would be a lie.
"Uh… just happened to have a task in the Capital City." Yang Yunhai said, slightly embarrassed by her intense gaze, touching his nose.
Of course, he wouldn't admit that he'd secretly followed due to worry about her.
As for the task, it can be ignored.
In any case, he hasn't taken much leave over the years, so he might as well consider this a vacation.
"Brother Yang, you sit here." Hao Lianlian said, blushing as she stood up to make room for Yang Yunhai, she herself sat beside Zhao Xuefei.
Gu Lingling, "..."
"It's okay, I'll sit here." Yang Yunhai said in a good mood, his lips slightly curved as he looked at her reddened face.
"Comrade, could you move inside a bit so I can sit too?" A girl standing nearby asked Gu Lingling, "I looked around, and your row seems to be the most spacious."
Gu Lingling and Hao Lianlian were seated in double seats but both were rather petite, making the seat appear more spacious.
But the girl just boldly demanded to squeeze in, and her tone was quite unlikable.
Moreover, she kept sneaking glances at Yang Yunhai.
"I'm a student at Kyoto University," the girl said proudly, puffing out her chest, "What are you heading to the Capital City for?"
Though she asked, her gaze was disdainful and scornful.
"Sorry, our seats are filled," Gu Lingling replied casually as she adjusted her sleeve.
"But I'm a student at Kyoto University," the girl said, staring at Gu Lingling in disbelief.
"So what?" Gu Lingling looked at her with interest, "Am I obliged to give you my seat?"
How utterly amusing.
"Comrade, look at her," the girl, unable to argue with Gu Lingling, complained to Yang Yunhai, pointing at her.
Hao Lianlian and Zhao Xuefei were stunned by the girl's audacity, their eyes widening.
So, where did she get the courage?
To actually complain about Gu Lingling to Yang Yunhai!