Yu Changle was in the lower berth on the left, and Jiang Yu was in the lower berth on the right. They got on the bus late, and the upper and middle berths in the sleeper compartment were already occupied by people, and there were a lot of things on the table.
Yu Changle was quite fortunate that at least the people in this cubicle were of good quality and no one sat on her bed in the name of convenience.
She put away her luggage and sat down, taking out the pork cakes and braised eggs that Li Mei had packed for her in her pocket to eat, and also handed Jiang Yu a cake.
Jiang Yu took it without saying a word and took a big bite. His stomach had already started to growl just now when he was walking on the platform. Now that Meng Jiu'an is not here, he is not afraid of eating a piece of Yu Changle's cake.
Seeing that he was enjoying the meal, Yu Changle guessed that he had not told the truth just now, so he gave him half of the braised eggs.
The two of them were eating and chatting. Seeing that it was almost nine o'clock, Jiang Yu reminded Yu Changle:
"Lights out soon. After you finish eating, go wash up and then change to me."
This is the benefit of having someone traveling with you. At least you will have someone to take care of your luggage when you leave. Trains in the 1980s were a mixed bag, and things could be lost if you were not careful.
Yu Changle nodded, took the toiletries and walked forward in the direction pointed by Jiang Yu. There was a simple men's and women's toilet adjacent to the soft-seat carriage, and there was water available there.
Halfway through washing, she suddenly noticed something beside her legs. She was so shocked that she almost choked on the mouthwash.
The light at the junction of the carriages was dim. She took a closer look and realized that it was a little boy who looked about three years old, with a face as dirty as a kitten.
At this time, there was still a large gap in the connection between the trains. Strong wind kept pouring in from the gap. The moving train was so bumpy that it was difficult for adults to stand still. Yu Changle quickly squatted down to hold him and asked:
"Kid, why are you here alone? Where are your adults?"
The little boy looked straight at her with his big, clear eyes, his lips pursed tightly and he didn't speak.
Yu Changle looked around for a while, but saw no one looking for the child, so he said to the little boy:
"Are you separated from the adults? Then aunt will take you to find the flight attendant. She can help you find your family, okay?"
After saying that, she reached out to hold the little boy, but the little boy hid his hands behind his back, leaned against the wall, and looked at her warily.
Yu Changle was a little surprised, then chuckled, the little guy is quite vigilant!
At this moment, the little boy's stomach made a "gurgling" sound. His little mouth turned higher and higher, with a hint of grievance in his stubborn expression.
Yu Changle laughed dumbly: "Are you hungry? Then listen to auntie, sit on the stool and wait for auntie. Auntie will get you something to eat, and then take you to find the flight attendant, okay?"
As she spoke, she pushed open the door of the sleeper car, put down the small stool by the window, and motioned for the little boy to come and sit.
The little boy stared at her for a while, as if he thought she didn't look like a bad person, so he cautiously walked over and sat on the stool.
Yu Changle saw that he was so obedient and would not run around even if he thought about it, so he still did not forget to warn him:
"Just sit here and wait for Auntie. Stop running around. The place just now was too dangerous for children. The wind was strong and cold. Just sit here and don't go anywhere. Be obedient!"
The little boy nodded obediently. Seeing that he was neatly dressed and sitting upright, Yu Changle guessed that he was a city kid from a well-off family.
She turned around and went back to the cubicle. Jiang Yu thought she had come back to change his after washing up, but before he could stand up, he saw Yu Changle taking a beef patty and braised eggs and leaving again.
Jiang Yu said "Hey", what happened when he came back to get food in the middle of washing up?
But after all, he didn't have the nerve to ask. After all, men and women are different, and everyone has their own little quirks. It's not good to ask too detailed questions!
Yu Changle was worried that the little boy had run away again, so he had no time to say anything to Jiang Yu, so he took the food and hurried back.
Fortunately, the little boy sat obediently by the car window, waiting for her eagerly.
"This is a beef patty, and this is a braised egg. It's delicious. Eat it quickly."
The little boy stared at the food Yu Changle handed him with greedy eyes. He swallowed several times, but he still refused to take his mouth.
Yu Changle thought about it and smiled immediately. He stretched out his hand and tore a small piece from the cake:
"You're not a big man, but you're quite thoughtful. If you see that it's okay for me to eat, you can eat it, right?"
The little boy watched Yu Changle eat the piece of cake, his eyes lit up instantly, and then he took big bites of the cake, eating it so fast.
Yu Changle was afraid that he would choke, so he quickly went to the junction of the carriages to get him a glass of water with his own cup.
"Don't worry, eat slowly."
At the same time, a trace of doubt flashed in her mind. The train had not left for an hour, and the child had been lost for only an hour. How could she be so hungry?
Although the little boy ate quickly, he looked good when he ate. He didn't slurp his lips, and he drank slowly when he choked. The more Yu Changle looked at him, the more he felt he was well-behaved.
After eating one cake, the little boy also ate the braised eggs, and then there was a smile on his tight little face.
Seeing that he had finished eating, Yu Changle twisted his own towel with hot water and wiped his face and hands. After washing, the little boy looked fairer and more handsome, as beautiful as a little girl.
Yu Changle continued to ask patiently: "Can you tell Auntie, what is your name? Auntie will help you find a flight attendant. Your mother will know to come find you when she hears your name!"
The little boy's eyes lit up, and it was obvious that he had some faith in the kind-hearted elder sister in front of him. He was hesitating whether to speak, when suddenly the door of the carriage behind him was pushed open forcefully, and a cold wind blew in instantly.
"Oh, my God! Grandma is looking for you everywhere, why are you sitting here?!"
A middle-aged woman wearing a dark red woolen coat rushed in from the door, picked up the little boy, and howled.
The little boy was obviously frightened, with a fearful expression on his face.
The middle-aged woman raised her hand and slapped the little boy's butt hard several times, causing the little boy to burst into tears.
Yu Changle became anxious when she saw it, and quickly stopped her:
"Auntie, just find the child. Don't hit him or scare him again!"
The child's cry disturbed the passengers in the next compartment. They all poked their heads out to see what was going on. Some people complained dissatisfiedly:
"It's so late, why are you making such a fuss? The child is crying and I don't know how to comfort him, and I won't let him sleep!"
The middle-aged woman held the little boy tightly in her arms, glared at Yu Changle warily, picked up the child and was about to leave the sleeper car.
Hearing the little boy crying so heartbrokenly, Yu Changle felt something was wrong and quickly grabbed the middle-aged woman:
"Auntie, wait a minute. Is this child from your family?"
It's okay if she doesn't ask. When she asks, the middle-aged woman screams at the top of her lungs like a pig that has been stabbed in the butt:
"Isn't it from my family or yours?! You kidnapped my grandson here, and I haven't settled the score with you yet, and you still have the nerve to ask?!"
