After a long journey of six hours, the train finally slowly entered the platform. The moment I got off the train, I stretched lazily. After sitting on the train for so long, my entire body was aching. I took a deep breath as I looked at the people coming and going. I no longer felt at a loss like when I escaped from before. I now know my destination and my future plans.
This time was different from last time. Last time, it was just a fish in panic. It did not know the direction of the gushing river and could only be pushed forward by the current. He did not consider too many things either, to the point where he was quickly recognized by He Yuejun and finally found by his godfather. This time, the time and place are all with me. I've finally escaped! I couldn't help but laugh out loud at the sky, but when faced with the crowd coming and going, I suppressed my excitement.
I lugged my suitcase to the bus stop sign, took the right bus, and stood in the crowd, waiting to get out. There were so many people in the car that there was almost no place to land. I tightly protected my bag and let the trunk support my body. After more than an hour, the bus finally arrived at the bus stop.
I quickly got out of the car and let out a breath of air. The smell of the car was unbearable this summer.
Although I had always been looking forward to my life after leaving, my real life wasn't ordinary. I didn't have much experience in public transportation, so I could be considered a spoiled child. However, he no longer felt the sadness and rejection he had after escaping the first time. Now, all he felt was relief and joy.
After checking up on the bus stop, he went in to buy a ticket to that town. This was a rolling train. As long as the train arrived, he would be able to get on and leave. I found the sign for the town and waited with my suitcase in front of the sign with the name of the town on it. There were several people waiting here, but they all looked tired. I looked at the time. It was already 8: 20. Luckily, I had eaten a bowl of instant noodles on the train as dinner and filled my stomach. I didn't feel hungry at the moment. I was just a bit tired after sitting on the train for an entire day. About ten minutes later, the car was only half full. The driver waited for fifteen minutes, but still no one drove the car.
The sky had already darkened, and the scenery outside was covered with a layer of hazy gray. It was hard to see clearly. The places where the car had passed gradually became desolate, except for a few farmhouses, which were all mostly fields. At a glance, it was completely dark and also somewhat scary. After an hour or so, the car drove into the little town and a few dim yellow street lights lit up the little town. There were also some shops that were not closed, and the goods were placed in front of their own doors. One or two women in flowered dresses were sitting on stools, waving fans in the shade, and occasionally bursting out laughing.
I walked over and smiled amiably. "Aunty, may I ask where I can find a place to stay in this town?"
The woman gave me a few glances and pointed to the end of a street with a fan. "Go straight ahead. There's a place to stay. Lights are on outside. You'll see it the moment you see it." "The woman spoke in dialect, and I had been in this province for more than half a year, so I was familiar with this accent. Although I couldn't speak, I could understand it.
I thanked them and walked down the street. There was a solitary street lamp, but basically no one was doing business. After walking for five minutes, he saw a brightly lit signboard with two big words on it: "Accommodation".
I went in and asked for a room, and the landlord, an old lady of about a hundred, talked to me about the things I should like to know. I barely understood her, except for the price and some simple words, but out of politeness I smiled in agreement. The room was very small. There was only a bed inside, and a large desk against the wall. The bed was covered with a quilt embroidered with peony red flowers. There was not a single trace of mildew on the quilt. I was satisfied with both the toilet and the shower except for the public toilet outside.
I put down my luggage, put on my bag, took the little key the old lady had given me, and went out. I remember I saw a small supermarket when I came over. It was still open.
After I went in to buy a toothbrush and handkerchief, I bought some snacks to fill my stomach and went back to the rented apartment. After a simple wash up, he laid on the bed and played with his mobile phone. He intended to wait until it was farmhouse music before taking a bath. He simply used hot water to wipe his body.
The next day, after having breakfast at the market, he went to the farmhouse to pick up the bus and get on it. The lift was free, so not only were there passengers on board, there were also many local villagers. I randomly found a seat and sat down. I heard an old man's voice saying, "This young lady went to play in the Wizard of Oz, right? Why is he alone? " This was the name of the farmer's family music.
After I put down my luggage, I saw the grandpa sitting a few seats away from me. The old man's hair had turned white, and his smiling mouth revealed his bare front teeth. His crescent-like eyes were narrowed into slits. There were several handfuls of green vegetables beside the old man, and I guessed they were from the villagers who bought them.
I looked at the kind face of the old man and felt that my mood wasn't bad. I replied smilingly, "That's right. I'm going to play in the Wizard of Oz for a while. I made an appointment with a friend. They'll wait for me in the farmhouse." Even if I knew that my grandpa meant no harm, I didn't want others to know that I was a girl who came out alone. The risk factor was too high.
The old man smiled and chatted with me for a while. Those I could understand also replied with a smile. The few university students who he had been praising to the point of being superb were almost bursting with laughter. It was said that not only had the farm music been set up on its own, but it had also pulled in the rest of the aunties and grandpas in the village to make money. There were even people who came to chat with him. At the end, the old man sighed.
I hastily asked, "Uncle, what's wrong?"
"Sigh, it's a pity that the heavens are not looking good. An earthquake has made those children miserable, and the carriage was only restored last week. Fortunately, you girls from the city still came to play, otherwise, it would be a sin." The old man seemed to still have some lingering fear from the earthquake. His face was full of regret.
I comforted them. I knew that Da Niu and the rest would not be easy to deal with these two months, but I never thought that they would have such a good reputation in the village. It seems that these people treated the villagers very well. Thinking about it like this, he felt that he had really been too lucky back then to have chosen the right partner.
A little more than an hour later, the car also drove into the farmhouse. This village was indeed very closed. Other than the newly renovated main road, there were only winding paths. However, the scenery here was also extremely beautiful. Even though the earthquake had devastated everything, the vegetation and trees were still there. This village that was located in the middle of a col was not affected by the earthquake, but the surrounding steep slopes had all collapsed.
The farmhouse music was not like the farmhouse music in the city, where all the walls were tall and big. There was only a low fencing here. Most of the village land was occupied by the farm music, so there was no clear dividing line.
As soon as I got out of the car, I saw a peasant girl wearing plain clothes walking towards me with a smile on her face. The girl looked to be in her early twenties. Her skin was smooth and she wore two braids as she waved at me enthusiastically. "Hello, is this guest here to play with Wizard of Oz?" I am the person in charge here, should I bring you around? "
After a few steps, the outspoken lady arrived before me and gave me her most charming smile. I smiled as I thought about how this girl was one of my partners. I shook hands with her and said, "Help me check in first. I might be staying for a month."
The little sister revealed a surprised expression and then opened her little face, as if she was looking at a big customer, "Okay, okay, okay. We will definitely make you satisfied here. I wonder if you ordered a room online? "
"I came directly. I don't need a room." I laughed and said, with a hint of teasing. They would not have guessed that I had come to the farm to enjoy myself.
"Yes, yes!" "There are all kinds of rooms," the girl said loudly. "Our rooms are usually divided into several types, garden rooms — all wooden, fresh flower arrangement and farmhouse rooms — are the most simple furniture in the farmhouse, giving out a straw hat. Both types of rooms are divided into one and two rooms, and both rooms are equipped with a fan and a net, which in summer is very cool, so there's no need to worry about the heat at all."
I saw how passionate her introduction was, and felt too embarrassed to continue lying to her, so I said, "Lei Hongfang." There are a total of four people, including me, who are the partners in farmhouse music. Among them, there is only one female, and that is Lei Hongfang in front of me.
"Ah?" Does the customer know my name? " Lei Hongfang was stunned for a moment, then I burst out laughing.
Lei Hongfang seemed to have thought of something, his mouth was wide open, in the next second she covered his mouth, and said softly: "You are Xueying?"
I nodded and smiled.
Lei Hongfang almost jumped in fright, and became agitated: "You are Xueying, you are Guo Xueying? "Oh my god, you're finally here!" She grabbed my hand and ran into the small farmhouse, while shouting, "Da Niu! Look, look who's here! "