With Uncle Wei and the others clearing the way ahead, behind, left, and right, the group quickly squeezed out of the station. Lin Yuexi finally lifted her face, which had been buried in Ren Yan's neck, and took a few breaths of fresh air.
Although this train was not a special train for educated youth, most of the passengers were educated youth from Beijing City heading to Heilongjiang Province. For three days and two nights, they were squeezed together like sardines in a confined space, eating, drinking, and sleeping all in the same area, all of them smelling as if they had been pickled in a strange odor.
It wasn't spoiled, it wasn't stinky, and it wasn't fishy.
The smell, don't even mention it.
"Educated youth from Qingshan County, educated youth from Qingshan County, come and assemble here."
"Dafang County, this way is Dafang County, educated youth going to Dafang County, come and assemble here."
"Ping'an County, those from Ping'an County come here."
Not far away, dozens of people were gathered, and behind them, they were leaning on or standing on various means of transportation.
The best were four tractors, most of the others were ox carts, and the most exaggerated was that there were still five hand-pulled carts.
Lin Yuexi and Ren Yan had the same destination for going to the countryside: Hongxing Brigade, under Hongqi Commune, which was under Qingshan County.
Fortunately, Qingshan County had tractors.
Unfortunately, the current Lin Yuexi could not withstand the bumps of the tractor on the road.
Uncle Wei first ran over to negotiate with the little old man standing on the tractor's hopper and shouting, "Hello, are there many people riding? We have a patient here, we can..."
Before he could finish, the little old man excitedly bent down and grabbed Uncle Wei's hand, "Is it Xixi who has arrived?"
It seemed this was also an arrangement made by the old chief in advance.
Uncle Wei immediately grabbed the little old man's hand back just as excitedly, "Yes, Xixi is a bit uncomfortable after sitting on the train for too long. I was wondering if the tractor, which is here to pick up educated youth, would have any impact."
The little old man used the strength from his hand to jump off the hopper. He mysteriously pulled Uncle Wei to the side, pointed to the dark area not far from them, and said in a low voice, "Over there, a military vehicle, coming to pick up Xixi."
Uncle Wei breathed a sigh of relief; it was good that a vehicle was coming to pick them up.
He had just been worried that Xixi's current condition could not withstand the bumps of the tractor.
The person waiting in the shadows seemed to have noticed them as well. A young soldier jogged out from the darkness.
However, he wasn't looking for Uncle Wei, but shouted towards the back, "Commander, over here, over here."
This made Uncle Wei a bit confused; who were they here to pick up?
Hadn't the old chief made any prior arrangements?
Fortunately, the young soldier didn't recognize Uncle Wei but remembered that he was supposed to pick up two people today: the newly appointed Commander Huo and a female comrade going to the countryside with poor health.
And Lin Yuexi, who was on Ren Yan's back, best fit the description of 'poor health'.
"Hello, may I ask if you are Comrade Lin Yuexi?"
Hearing someone call her name, Lin Yuexi looked up at the person, "I am."
Lin Yuexi had been leaning her face inward on Ren Yan's shoulder uncomfortably. Everyone was tired and crowded, and they had to take care of their luggage, so they didn't have the time or energy to look around. That's why her appearance hadn't caused a sensation.
As she looked up, it was as if the surroundings suddenly pressed the pause button.
Exquisitely charming, graceful, peerlessly beautiful, with bright, expressive eyes, charming and alluring, delicate and transparent, spirited and refined, naturally beautiful, intelligent and kind-hearted, beautiful inside and out, with a subtle fragrance, standing tall and graceful, pitiable and moving, beautiful inside and out, elegant and graceful, pretty and charming—this was for those with a bit of literary knowledge.
Wow, so beautiful—this was for those who hadn't read much.
Oh my heavens, to be this beautiful must mean a fairy has descended—this was from a few aunties.
The young soldier, directly facing the devastating blow of her beauty, blushed from the top of his head to the soles of his feet, standing as straight as if he were facing an inspection.
"Comrade Lin, Lin, Lin Yuexi, I, I am here to pick you up, I, I, I am Zhang Hao."
After a few years in the army, his self-reference had changed to 'I', but now it had reverted to 'I'.
Military green, a color that always brings a sense of reassurance, no matter when or where.
In the apocalypse, Lin Yuexi wouldn't bat an eye if anyone else got into trouble, but when she saw these most beloved people in danger, her feet wouldn't move.
Her eyes curved slightly, "Hello Comrade Zhang Hao, thank you for coming to pick me up."
"It's nothing, it's nothing. The vehicle is over there. This female comrade, please follow me."
Zhang Hao, his face flushed red, awkwardly led Ren Yan towards where the vehicle was parked, completely forgetting that he was supposed to pick up another person, and that person was not far from him now.
Huo Han: "..."
Liu Huai couldn't help but chuckle, and as if to comfort him, he patted Huo Han's shoulder, "You'll have to get used to it. Wherever Xi Xi goes, she can make everyone around her only notice her."
He felt this was also one of the girl's abilities. Although she was always sickly, her presence was always very strong. She was dazzling wherever she went, but not in an overbearing or abrupt way. Instead, it was a subtle influence that gradually made people feel close and warm.
This was a terrifying ability, one that many politicians desired, yet the little girl possessed it innately. You tell me, isn't that impressive?
Huo Han: "..."
When did he give people the illusion of being so stingy?
If Liu Huai knew his confusion, he would definitely spray him with chili water. You're like a hard, cold ice cube wherever you go; who would dare think you're a generous person?
One glance at you and one might fear being beaten on the spot, right?
Not to mention those sharp and penetrating eyes; they look at everyone as if they're criminals. Just being looked at makes one reflect on whether they've committed any recent offenses.
It's a shame about that handsome face. No wonder he's twenty-five and still hasn't found a wife.
"I heard you scared a girl to tears on a blind date, is that true?"
This matter had spread throughout the Military Nursing Home, greatly angering Old Man Huo.
Huo Han's family was a typical case of having a stepmother meant having a different father. What Old Man Huo feared most wasn't his own demise, but being left alone with his eldest grandson after his death. Therefore, for the past two years, he had been trying to find a wife for Huo Han.
This time, the girl was the granddaughter of an old comrade-in-arms of Old Man Huo. Coincidentally, she was in the Cultural Troupe of Huo Han's unit. It was said that not only was she good-looking, but her character was also good. Upon learning this, Old Man Huo immediately called Commander Wu to arrange a blind date for them.
Unexpectedly, a few days later, he received a helpless feedback from Commander Wu. During the blind date, they sat down for less than two minutes before Huo Han scared the girl into crying and running away.
Huo Han, with a cold, handsome face, walked past Liu Huai as if he hadn't heard anything. A soldier with legs that were a meter and eighty centimeters long would be hard to catch up to if others didn't run.
Liu Huai didn't mind. This kid had always been like this since he was young; those who knew him were already used to it.
After arranging for others to get on the vehicle with all his effort, how would he feel seeing his own commander?
Zhang Hao felt a chill from his head to his toes. At that moment, he had already written his will in his heart, "Com, Commander, I was just about to look for you."
Heh.
Huo Han gave him a deep look and, without saying anything, walked around the front of the vehicle and sat in the passenger seat.
Zhang Hao wanted to cry. Was the commander angry?
As soon as they got in the car, Liu Huai took out his silver needles again, showing Lin Yuexi a smile like a wolf grandma.
"Sleep is a form of protection for the body, especially deep sleep, which is the body's self-repair."
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