Chapter 2: Jin Changfeng

She curiously poked at it with her consciousness, and then saw a square box there, tall and large.

Displayed above the box: Mixed Grain Steamed Buns, One Hundred.

Wen Xi never expected that just a casual click would yield such a good haul.

So many steamed buns were enough for the three sisters to eat for several days.

Despite nearly drooling, Wen Xi didn't dare reach out to take them. She just stared at them longingly. After all, she was on a train right now; what if someone saw her taking objects from a distance?

Would people fight her for this sign-in system?

Would they treat her like a monster and then drown her or burn her to death?

In her previous life, she had watched TV; those concubines who brought ruin to the country and harm to the people all met such ends!

Wen Xi's gluttony was hooked by the steamed buns. She couldn't wait to know how they tasted, so she quietly stood up and tiptoed to the train's toilet.

Wen Xi hurriedly reached out to open the box, grabbed a few buns from inside, stuffed them into her clothes, and quickly left the toilet.

She really couldn't bring herself to eat the buns hiding in the toilet.

Back in her seat, Wen Xi reached into her clothes, tore off a small piece of bun, and put it in her mouth. She didn't expect the bun to be real, and even more unexpectedly, this so-called coarse grain bun was incredibly delicious—better than the white flour buns she had ever eaten.

At this time, white flour buns weren't pure white flour; they were "two-part flour" or "three-part flour" buns. Even her family, which was well-off, couldn't afford fine grains at every meal! Because her family had many children—two girls and three boys—eating fine grains at every meal was simply unaffordable.

When midnight arrived and she could sign in, Wen Xi was afraid she'd be too busy during the day and forget, so she quickly clicked sign-in.

Then she saw a small box drop. She hurriedly checked 'My Warehouse' and saw a few bright, large characters: White Rabbit Creamy Candy, One Pack!

Wen Xi was so excited she almost jumped up. She never expected the sign-in system to drop something as precious as White Rabbit Creamy Candy. She hurriedly used her consciousness to open the candy pack, grabbed a handful, and stuffed them into her cotton-padded jacket pocket.

Before, when she had a high fever, everyone had helped her a lot. She had nothing good to thank them with now, but giving each person a White Rabbit candy was doable.

Confirming she had obtained a treasure, Wen Xi felt very satisfied, but she couldn't resist the drowsiness hitting her. She let out a big yawn, then leaned against Shen Jiao Jiao and closed her eyes.

The next morning, Wen Xi opened her eyes amidst a commotion. It turned out everyone on the train was awake; they were washing up, chatting, eating breakfast, so the carriage was very lively.

Wen Xi stuffed a soft mixed-grain bun into Shen Jiao Jiao and Jiang Yue's hands respectively. Shen Jiao Jiao touched it, then widened her eyes in disbelief, "Xiao Xi..."

"Shh!" Wen Xi made a silencing gesture and whispered, "I just found this in my bag. Maybe my younger brother secretly slipped it to me. One each for the three of us. Eat quietly, don't tell anyone, or they'll be snatched away."

There were so many people on the train; even if she took all the buns out, there wouldn't be enough for everyone. And her food bag was only so big; everyone could see how much was inside. Producing so many buns out of nowhere would just be handing a handle to others.

At noon, Wen Xi took out the White Rabbit Creamy Candies from her cotton-padded jacket and whispered to those around her, "Thanks everyone for taking care of me when I had a fever before. I left for the countryside in a rush and didn't prepare any good things. I just brought the remaining half-pack of White Rabbit Creamy Candy from home. Everyone gets one, sweeten your mouths."

Then Wen Xi gave everyone one each. They all thanked her repeatedly. Wen Xi hurriedly said no need to thank her; she should be the one thanking them.

Wen Xi also unwrapped one for herself and put it in her mouth. The sweet feeling spread through her mouth. The White Rabbit Creamy Candy of this era had a rich milky fragrance; she hadn't eaten it in many years.

"Xiao Xi, thank you." Shen Jiao Jiao was overjoyed. She unwrapped the candy and popped it in her mouth. Her mouth was sweet, and her heart was sweet too.

It's so good to know Wen Xi; otherwise, she'd probably be the first city girl to starve to death.

Wen Xi had helped her so much; in the future, she would help Wen Xi with work too. She had done plenty of work since childhood and had long since become an expert. Once in the countryside, with her help, Wen Xi would have an easier time.

A soldier is raised for a thousand days to be used in a single moment. Wen Xi had 'raised' her for so long; it was time for her to repay Wen Xi.

At every stop, some educated youths would get off, and some would get on. So the people on the train kept changing, but the number never really decreased.

Wen Xi dozed for a bit and opened her eyes to see that the seats opposite her were no longer occupied by educated youths, but by two young men in military uniforms. She was slightly surprised; it didn't seem like this happened in her previous life!

Or was it that in her previous life, she was only focused on being angry and completely failed to notice these things?

Wen Xi couldn't help but glance at the two soldiers a few more times. The one sitting directly opposite her had chiseled features, a high nose bridge, determined eyes, and was very handsome.

The one next to him was slightly inferior in looks, but his skin was fairer, his brows and eyes softer. He didn't look as cold and hard as the other one, unapproachable.

Wen Xi only looked for a moment before withdrawing her gaze, no longer paying attention to them, lest they mistake her for a suspicious character.

The cold-looking man opposite Wen Xi, however, couldn't help but look at her a few more times. Because this little girl was really too beautiful. A palm-sized small face, fair and smooth, large watery eyes that seemed like they could speak.

A small, exquisite nose, as if carved by an artist. Her slightly pursed red lips resembled ripe cherries on a branch, glistening with a moist sheen, making one want to taste the flavor of those cherries.

One had to admit, this girl grew right onto the tip of his heart, giving him a feeling of heart-fluttering.

Thinking about how young people nowadays get married—all through blind dates, deeming it suitable and marrying, living life hand in hand, without any real feelings. Even if the other party has a pile of problems, they just endure it. Jin Changfeng didn't want such a marriage, so...

Thinking of this, Jin Changfeng firmed up his resolve.

Jin Changfeng did enough mental preparation before slowly opening his mouth, "Hello, I am Jin Changfeng. Excuse the intrusion. I see you comrades have big red flowers pinned on your chests. Are you educated youths going to the countryside?"

Wen Xi saw the man looking at her and nodded, "Yes, we are educated youths going to the countryside."

Not knowing her name, Jin Changfeng wasn't disappointed, but continued to ask, "Where are you going? This train arrives at Heyuan City tomorrow morning. Are you getting off in the city or the county?"

(End of Chapter)