Chapter 26 twenty five

Half an hour later, I have reached the streets of the village and town. The streets are deserted, many shops are not open yet, there is only one restaurant rushing to the morning market, and the guys are pulling up the bellows, busy cooking for the merchants who are on their way. There happened to be a dilapidated truck parked at the door.It was loaded with local products from our country, and was about to start driving. I hurried to catch up, negotiated the price, and sat in the driver's compartment.I was really exhausted, and the violent bumps of the car body were like a comfortable cradle to me. In the early morning light, the car had already sped to the gate of the city and stopped.

I didn't dare to stay there, lest people would notice my actions and send someone to catch up with me from behind.So, I picked a secluded street and hurried to the train station. Where to go?I stood at the ticket window.Seeing the passengers going up and down, although they are full of travel and dust, they always have a destination.And I, really like a bird just out of the cage; the world is vast, the sea of ​​people is boundless; where is the destination?I felt panic and anxiety like never before in my life. Time and circumstances do not allow me to think carefully.I calmly thought about the geography of my hometown; mountains to the north, sea to the east, lakes and swamps to the south; only the vast plains to the west.Moreover, the route of the railway also traverses from east to west; if you go west for more than 200 miles, you will reach Xuzhou in all directions.At that time, go south and north, and then listen to the decision of fate.

While hesitating, a train just happened to pull into the station.I subconsciously bought a westbound ticket, and hurriedly climbed into the third-class carriage. Maybe it was because the torment I suffered these past few days was too painful, I squeezed into the narrow seat; as soon as I closed my eyes, I fell into a deep sleep. During the half-day trip, I passed in a coma; strangely enough, I was neither hungry nor thirsty, and my body seemed to be suspended in mid-air on a swing frame.It wasn't until the ticket inspector on the bus pushed me awake that I realized that it was more than two hundred miles away from my hometown.

I don't know if it's dawn or dusk.Follow the crowded passengers down.Rubbing his eyes, it turned out that the sun was still hanging high in the sky. All right!Let's talk later!There is always a way out!In desperation, I felt much calmer. I found a coffee shop close to the station, and calmly planned the direction of my itinerary. For a student who has not stepped into society, this is really a difficult problem to solve.I thought silently; going west, I don't have a single familiar friend.southward!I can go back to school in the provincial capital.But Qiuming's aunt was there again, and if she knew it, she would definitely not give up.north!I can go to the old capital that I have been dreaming of for a long time, and I can continue my studies there; however, I heard that Qiumen’s father is doing business there again, and it would be even more unimaginable if I encountered it.And how can I maintain the long-term living expenses with the little travel expenses I have with me.

I was really upset, and the harsh car whistle sounded nervously again.The customers of this coffee shop, like soldiers in the army, were alerted by the sound of the rallying horn, and ran out in a hurry.After stopping for a while, the passengers who got off came in groups.I looked at the joyful faces one by one, and my heart became more and more confused. let's go!Just wander aimlessly like this!I seemed to have made up my mind, paid the bill hastily, and was about to leave here for a walk outside; suddenly a girl dressed as a student, wearing a beige travel suit, a big straw hat with a wide brim, and black sunglasses, Carrying a suitcase, he ran in panting; he looked like he wanted to find a seat, and hurried to my side.

ah!It's you!I just felt that my eyes lit up, and I couldn't help shouting: Yanan! ah!Firm white!She hurriedly took off her glasses and looked at me in surprise. How did you get here? How did you get here? Drop by here to see friends!I answered her impromptuly. Coincidentally!I also got out of the car and came here to have a look at my classmates, but she probably didn’t want to say her friend’s name, she hurriedly put the suitcase on the booth, shook hands with me enthusiastically, and said happily: “I never expected to meet you here!”I heard from Mr. Gu that you might be delayed for some time because of your grandmother's funeral, so I wrote you a letter. Did you get it?

Um!It occurred to me that in this letter she must have told me the reason for the change of appointment.Of course, this would save me from explaining the dispute between Qiumen and Alan to her; so I followed my plan, nodded hastily and said: Got it!Thank you! I'm sorry, but I was supposed to visit your house.Because the people are unfamiliar, and I have to rush to school to go through the formalities of returning to school, so I was a few days ahead of schedule. So why did you stop here again? There is an old classmate living here, and we made an appointment in advance to accompany us.She smiled and said: What about you?

Because after my grandmother passed away, my mother didn't want to keep me at home, for fear that I would be sad.so Yes!She rushed to continue: So, did you come out alone? Well!I thought about it and forced a smile: Do you think I don't have such courage? certainly!She looked at me suspiciously: why did you stop here and find a fellow traveler to go north? Um!I took the time to ask the waiter to ask for a drink for her, thought for a while, and said to her slowly: Now, I still want to transfer to the school to take a look, because I was in a hurry when I got home, and my luggage and books were empty. Put it in school, ask a classmate to keep it!

Is it Yang Ziyun?Yanan nodded, and suddenly shouted in panic: Oops!I forgot to tell you in the letter, Yang Ziyun once asked me to tell you that the books you used have been shipped to your relatives.He took away the rest of the luggage by the way! also good!I secretly breathed a sigh of relief: save me from making a trip in vain! It was a blessing in the middle of a mistake, but Yanan said naively: It will save you trouble on the road!Now we have more companions. Um!People at home are also worried about this! It is not easy for you to walk such a long way alone!She said, and looked at me: I see that you are much thinner than before!Are you in such a bad spirit?

Probably because of insomnia at night. Don't be so stubborn, Yanan said to me with great concern: The health of the body is the most important thing.I think you need a good rest. I yawned and nodded wearily. So!I will stay here for one day today, and we will all go to see our friends in the evening.Tomorrow morning, take the early morning express train, okay? this She couldn't wait to get my consent, so she picked up the suitcase, pointed out the window and said: It's very hot, let's find a quiet hotel over there.Have a good time for half a day, my treat. All right!I knew Yanan's character was like this, so I had no choice but to follow her out.

We found a quiet hotel near the station.Deep in the green shade, shaded by red walls, there is a large pond beside it, surrounded by red-painted railings, much like a beautiful villa.Yanan opened two single rooms, gave the clothes to the servants, and said excitedly: "The scenery in your hometown is really nice. Let's go upstairs to have a look for a while, and then go swimming in that pond!" OK!I reluctantly followed her to the platform. Yanan didn't seem to notice the feelings in my heart, and he was still full of energy, like a child who is used to living in the country and accidentally walked into a colorful city; he felt very novel about everything.When she saw the crops planted in the field, she asked me to explain to her in detail the harvest period and yield of each farming method; when she saw the distant mountains, she interestingly asked me the name of each mountain and the life of the people in the mountains; when she saw the river, She asked me where it came from and where it went. God!I still have the mood to enjoy the scenery in the field!Depressedly leaning against the railing, thinking of the situation after my family members found out that I had escaped, they don't know how sad and indignant they are. Hard white?Yanan suddenly looked at me in surprise: I think you don't seem to be interested in my question? Maybe it's because I'm used to living in the country!I said with a smile. So shall we go swimming now?She squeezed my hand and said: firm white!Be braver!Forget about things at home for a while. Back in everyone's room, after she changed into her swimsuit, we ran to the gazebo in the lotus pond together. This is a clear pond, half of which is covered with algae and half of which is full of lotus.Some children were playing games in the water.Yanan couldn't wait to take off his clothes and jumped down briskly. I reasoned that I was not feeling well, and I didn't bring a swimsuit, so I had to wait for her on the gazebo.Yanan didn't force me anymore, and happily played with the children, making various swimming postures, as lively as a mermaid in a fairy tale. The sun gradually went down. Yanan swam up to me from the water and stuck out his head: Jianbai!I don't need you to take care of me!Please go back and rest!I'm going to swim enough and go find friends from there, and you can take care of your own stuff too.See you tonight! OK!We all come back sooner!I took this opportunity to have a random dinner on the street, and then went back to the hotel room alone. The weather was very stuffy, and when I opened the window, facing the stars and the moon in the sky, I thought of Qiumen and Sister Alan again.Yes!Impulsively, I just left home and them, maybe I will never see them again for the rest of my life.Is it their fault?Or is it my fault?Thinking of this, I couldn't help lying on the bed and crying bitterly. But how will the years to come pass!It is impossible to hide Yanan forever.What does she think of me when she discovers my secret?How would she treat me if I told her frankly; maybe. Like drifting in the sea, a lone boat lost in the storm, groping in the dark.Now the only thing that can be discussed is Yanan. I can't lose her, I can't leave her!Facing the window, I murmured like a believer praying.I hope that Yanan will come back immediately, so that I can tell her as much as I want. However, it was already late at night, and it was dark outside the window. There was a faint sound of thunder, followed by the sudden sound of wind and rain. In this terrifying night, Yanan had not returned yet. ｜The end of the first episode