"Brother Chao, we are about to leave today. Let's have tea instead of a bar to avoid drinking and delaying the trip. We were together through life and death when we were young. This is a fateful friendship. Since we are entrusted by you, we will definitely treat you. Please bring back the bones of our ancestors, don’t worry, I will definitely let you know when we get to Shaanxi, so that you won’t worry too much in Fengtian.”
Chao Bingzhong listened to Yue Qingshan's words and carefully pondered the meaning behind them. Although he could not go with them now, he felt relieved.
During this practice, everyone attending the banquet had their own thoughts. They were not in the mood to eat or drink at all. They were even cautious about what they said. They could only accompany Yue Qingshan to act together. When the time was almost up, Song Siyuan looked at everyone and said: "The tickets for Fengtian Station are not reserved. Tickets are on sale only two hours before departure. I think it’s almost time, so I have to go to the waiting hall quickly to avoid delaying my trip.”
These words were a reminder to the Chao family that it was almost over. Chao Bingzhong accepted the idea and backed away: "Okay, in that case, the weather is cold and windy, so we won't delay you any longer. Hurry up to the waiting hall. If there is one in Shaanxi Province, If you encounter difficulties, you must remember to telegraph to inform us that the Chao family has several pawnshops and mansions in Xi'an, and we may be able to take care of them."
"Okay, let's wait until we get there."
After some greetings, everyone came out of Luming Tower. Song Siyuan and Yue Guanchao went to the ticket office to finish their tickets, and led everyone into the waiting hall. Seeing their figures gradually disappearing, the Chao family father and son got into the car and returned to Commercial Street.
After Chao Bingzhong left, Yue Guanchao lowered his guard and teased: "This old guy didn't trust us before he left. He insisted on setting up a banquet to find out whether he had eaten or drank well."
"Okay, brother Chao is here to inquire about the news. It's honorable to practice everything. Before he left, he told us that there is a shop in Shaanxi. He didn't ask us to ask for help. The purpose is probably to let us know that they are in Chao. There are people who live in Shaanxi and told us not to play any tricks."
When Yue Qingshan was talking, the train bound for Jianghan was approaching, and the clattering sound could be heard clearly. The ticket inspector in Chinese tunic suit stood at the gate, shouting at the passengers to go over and check their tickets.
"Yue Guanchao, yours, Uncle Yue, Sun Daqiao, Yue Guanhai, Xu Xiake, and mine, get your tickets. There are too many of us and we are too spread out to take care of you, so I booked a first-class compartment on the train. When the time comes, All we need to do is sit in the box. It will take about three or four days to arrive in Jianghan, Hu Province, so everyone will have to work harder."
After Song Siyuan finished speaking, she took the tickets and took them out of the gate to check the tickets. When she exited the station door, she saw the train stopped on the track, the car body made a loud noise and steam was coming out.
After entering the box and finding seats, several people unloaded their luggage and felt a little more relaxed.
"Okay, Song Qianjin, this small box is well booked. It's a waste of money. It's a waste of money."
Yue Guanchao took his seat, and there were couches and seats in the box, which was enough for the rest of them to rest. However, when he and his second uncle traveled far away, they always used horse-drawn carriages, or at worst, donkey-carts. This was indeed the first time for them to travel by train, and they were so excited that they looked around.
"The journey has just begun. Everything you see is new. In a few days, I'm sure you will feel bored."
While everyone was chatting and laughing, the train had started, roaring and moving forward. They looked out the window, and as the speed gradually increased, they saw that the bustling city was left behind, and it drove into the forest and snowy fields.
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Shaanxi Province, Guanzhong Plain, Xijing
The sky is high, the clouds are like mist, the wind is cold and dry, and the dust is lingering.
Outside the city of Xijing, the loess plains are divided into chessboards by horizontal and vertical fields and ridges. Numerous terraces are sparsely covered with vegetation and only covered with silver. Villages gather on the terraces to form villages, and smoke from hundreds of kitchens is lit. The official road further away Snowflakes were flying on the galloping road, the two carriages were kicking and galloping, and the horses were neighing with hot mist coming from their mouths.
On the steps of the carriage, a big man from Guanzhong was wearing a thick gray and black coat, and the sheep's belly scarf on his head was blown back and forth. Behind him, Yue Guanchao and the others sat in the car, rubbing their hands to keep warm.
"I see you are not such a gangster, why are you going to Xijing?"
Yue Guanchao saw the old man from Guanzhong who was driving the carriage and asked him. He opened the sedan curtain and said, "My family has lost its job. I have come out to live with my relatives. I heard that he is doing well in Xijing, so we are going to beg for food."
Of course, the big man in Guanzhong didn't believe this. He had been soliciting customers for so many years, and he had seen more people than he had ever eaten. It was not like he had never seen the victims who came to Xijing to escape. These people had tender skin and tender flesh, and they could be seen at a glance. I know they are not ordinary people!
However, he couldn't care about these things. It wasn't a free job anyway, and he didn't want to expose these people even if he had the ocean to deal with. He grinned a few times with his dark and strong face, his big white teeth were slightly yellowish, and his hearty laughter resounded. Loess wheat field:
"That's right. Xijing has become the capital of the Republic of China. The city has changed a lot now. My mother-in-law and I often go there, and we almost don't know each other. When you come to Xijing, you must try our mutton steamed buns. , pour the spicy oil on it, take a few sips, it’s so delicious!”
The two Guanzhong men smiled extremely boldly, and even the neighing of the old horses became much more desolate. When the carriage gradually stopped, Yue Guanchao opened the sedan curtain and took a few glances forward.
Xijing City has arrived!
