A "ship" resembling a single-horned dragon crushed the waves and emerged from the water.
The whaleâs song scattered the fine rain, and the iron-gray shell was angular.
Two headlights illuminated He Jie, standing like a statue on the shore.
Inside the armed train.
Xiaodong pressed his face tightly against the window.
He discovered an interesting phenomenon.
No matter how he blew on the glass, it would not fog up.
The waves outside and the refuge seemed no different, but were much more interesting than the refugeâs waves.
As long as it was outside, it was interesting.
"Xiaodong, get ready to get off."
The Iron Old Man carefully finished the green noodles with sauce from the iron box, then went to the bathroom to get some water, rinsed the box, and drank it all in one go.
The iron box was cleaner than if it had been washed.
"Okay!"
Xiaodong stood up, took his own iron box to the bathroom to rinse it clean, and then placed everyoneâs iron boxes at the room door.
They could only stay inside the train during this time.
Although it sounded boring, just the complete bedding setup inside the train and the different meals every day were fresh enough.
"Grandpa, are these green noodles going to be the food for our refuge?"
Xiaodong asked.
After spending two days together, Xiaodong and the Iron Old Man grew closer.
They were truly like a grandfather and grandson duo.
"Yes, what do you think?"
"Itâs quite tasty, anyway better than fish."
Xiaodong said with shining eyes.
"Thatâs good then..."
A broadcast indicated that they were about to arrive at the shore. Compared to Xiaodongâs eagerness and anticipation, the Iron Old Manâs eyes were filled with hidden worries.
...
"Click..."
The compartment door opened, and Han Qin looked at He Zhenzhen outside the door, scolding, "Weâre about to dock soon, where did you run off to again?"
He Zhenzhen pinched the corner of her denim skirt, wearing a playful smile, hoping to get away with it. "Xixi asked me to play."
Han Qin tapped her daughterâs forehead, "Nonsense, Xixi wouldnât ask you to play. Youâre using her as a shield again, arenât you?"
"No, Iâm not. If you donât believe me, ask Lin Xi."
Han Qin snorted. Did she not know her daughter?
With Lin Xiâs personality, she was like a gourd with a sawed mouth; no matter what was said, she had no reaction. On the whole train, only a few people like the conductor and Yu Yue could talk to her normally.
If she were to ask, sheâd get nothing.
"Sis!"
A voice too bright and almost sharp came from inside the room.
A small figure dashed out.
He Zhenzhen squatted down to pick up her brother, pulling a wind chime made from a bullet shell from her bosom, her smile radiant, "Xiaoxiao, look what sister brought you, a copper wind chime!"
"I love sister the most!"
Xiaoxiao gave He Zhenzhen a peck on her fair cheek.
"When did Qu Hang learn this craft?"
Han Qin asked with a playful smile from the side.
He Zhenzhen froze, her shoulders shrinking, "How did you know?"
Han Qin sighed, "Put it away, donât let your dad see it, or heâll worry."
He Zhenzhen said with some resentment, "Brother Hang is not a bad person. Why does my dad guard against him like heâs a weasel..."
Han Qin replied somewhat awkwardly.
"Heâs not a bad person... well, but donât blame your dad. After all, youâre still a bit young. In a couple of years, your dad wonât stop you."
"Got it, got it." He Zhenzhen said dismissively while teasing her brother.
"Speaking of which, you two have had a brief reunion, should I take Xiaoxiao somewhere else to give you some space?"
Han Qinâs expression froze, then she blushed with embarrassment, "What are you talking about, child? Your dad and I are quite old now."
âIf there were a younger brother or sister, maybe they wouldnât have time to worry about her?â
He Zhenzhen looked at Xiaoxiaoâs innocent face and inexplicably thought.