nashuaworldcup Chapter 291 Chance Encounter
Chapter 291 Chance Encounter
Chapter 291
Today is the twelfth day of the lunar year, three days before the Lantern Festival, and some people have already hung red lanterns on the streets.
After Qiu Huoming and his group returned to the guesthouse, they began to pack their luggage for the return trip.
Gu Xiaoran won't be able to return to school until after the 15th, so Qiu Huoming will miss her this time. The organizers have bought tickets for the 13th, which is tomorrow.
After everyone had packed their luggage, they finally had time to chat. The previous few days had been too stressful.
Qiu Huoming lay on his back in bed, thinking of the scene at Quanjudeli tonight. He exclaimed: "The roast duck is so delicious."
"It's delicious, but too expensive. A few cents are gone in one bite..." Wu Dali said with concern.
"It's too expensive. I think this thing is not difficult to make, so why is it sold so expensively?" Jiang Yi asked.
"Hey, didn't you see the introduction on the wall? This thing used to be eaten by the emperor." Zhao Youxin responded with a proud look on his face.
"Oh my god, I ate the same thing as the emperor." Wu Dali clicked his tongue.
Several people expressed their opinions to each other again. Zhao Youxin changed the subject and looked at Qiu Huoming and said:
"Hey, Huo Ming, please send us your contact address and we will write to you later..."
"Knock knock knock..." There was a knock on the door, and Teacher Xuan called out from the door, "Are you there?"
Teacher Xuan held a net bag and a stack of tickets in his hand. "Keep these tickets for yourselves. It's best to put them together with the letter of introduction."
He knew that it was because Qiu Huoming had prepared in advance and made an extra "mask plate", which led to the turning point.
Zhao Youxin looked at him suspiciously, "You don't want to study abroad on a government scholarship, do you?"
"Of course I want both. Wait a moment, I'll give you my address..." Jiang Yi replied.
Zhao Youxin then laughed and said, "Fuck, I almost forgot, you're only a freshman, I always felt like you were in the same grade as me..."
Zhao Youxin and his friends' car had not yet started and was parked where it was.
She walked in and put the net bag in her hand at the end of Qiu Huoming's bed. "I bought you some local snacks. You can take them with you on the road."
"Yes, Brother Huo Ming is super awesome." Jiang Yi's face was full of admiration. He was young and had always been a little arrogant. This time, there was a problem in the group and it started with him. He had been feeling uneasy, but he didn't expect that these older brothers and sisters present did not blame him.
He took the map he got from the guesthouse and searched all the way there. The road was indeed not far away.
Qiu Huoming looked at the ceiling. He had never thought about where to work. Every step he took now was like crossing a river by feeling the stones. History has now produced a slight deviation, and he has no way of knowing what the consequences will be.
"You're welcome. You can come back and sleep a little longer after you have a good meal tomorrow. The car will pick you up at 10 o'clock. Just go to the lobby and wait."
Qiu Huoming was overjoyed and got into the car with him.
She glanced at Qiu Huoming, who had already sat up. "Huoming, you've been on the road for a long time. You're not going the same way as us, and your departure time is different. We have to go to the train station separately tomorrow."
Qiu Huoming was lying on the bed. He hadn't seen Qiao Laoer yet. This place was very close to his store, so he might as well go look for him after dinner tomorrow.
"Yes, yes, yes." Jiang Yi quickly jumped off the bed and took a few quick steps to open the door.
After Qiu Huoming thought it through, he pulled the quilt up and fell asleep in a moment.
Qiu Huoming felt warm in his heart, "Thank you, Teacher Xuan..."
They are all young people and none of them snore. Qiu Huoming has slept very well these days.
Professor Li was smoking beside the car. Seeing Qiu Huoming coming out, he shouted, "Get out?"
In the room, everyone took out paper and pen and started leaving addresses and school contact numbers with each other.
The light was turned off with a click, and the room became dark.
After Teacher Xuan finished speaking, he looked at Zhao Youxin and the others and said, "We'll have breakfast at 6 o'clock tomorrow. Bring everything with you..."
Qiu Huoming shook his head, "I haven't figured it out yet."
The next morning, before daybreak, everyone had already gotten up.
It didn't take Qiu Huoming long to find his destination. It was still early and most of the nearby stores were still closed.
After getting on the car, everyone exchanged a few more pleasantries. Not long after, the car arrived at the intersection, and Qiu Huoming got off the car alone...
"Okay." Qiu Huoming jumped up from the bed, took out a notebook, and wrote down the address. "Whoever wants it, I'll write it together."
After the door was closed, Jiang Yi yawned and said, "It's getting late, why don't we go to bed."
"Classmate Huo Ming is so amazing. This time, I realized that there are always people better than you." The taciturn Wu Dali started to talk more after spending these few days with him.
"Stop, stop. Don't learn from those people out there who always praise others. I can't stand being praised..." Qiu Huoming said with a smile: "You are welcome to come to Yangcheng to visit me in the future. The food there is definitely better than here."
"Okay, get in the car. I'll take you to the intersection ahead. When you get off the car, go and ask for directions yourself. Just don't miss the bus." Professor Li threw away the cigarette butt and crushed it with his toes.
"It's too early for me. I'm only a freshman in college. There's no need to think so far ahead..."
After all these were done, Zhao Youxin also imitated Qiu Huoming and lay on his back on the bed, "Beijing is great, I must come here to work in the future. Hey, Huoming, where are you going to work after graduation?"
There are still more than 3 hours left after dinner, so there is still enough time for the journey.
After Qiu Huoming finished his breakfast, the sky was just getting a little brighter. He put on his hat and asked the front desk about the location. The front desk clerk directly handed him an old atlas. After thanking them, he took the atlas and walked out.
"Hey, I want to find a friend. He's in Zhongguancun..."
"I've heard about it a long time ago. It's the best food in Yangcheng. I'll definitely go there when I get the chance," said Zhao Youxin.
Otherwise their team would not be able to deliver on time at all.
Qiu Huoming glanced at his watch and said, "It's getting late, I should go to sleep..."
Several students responded, and she then walked out.
He looked up at the store in front of him with its door locked, but the appliance repair shop next to it was open.
Qiu Huoming walked in quickly and saw a bald man inside who was unpacking something with his head down.
"Hello, comrade. Please tell me about someone. He is the owner of the shop next door..."
The visitor raised his head. Although he was bald, he still looked very young. He pouted and said, "Who are you?"
"His friend, whom I met on the train before."
"He has friends everywhere. You came here for nothing today. He's in jail and I'm afraid he won't be able to come out until after the 15th..."
Qiu Huoming was stunned when he heard this, "Where did he go?"
"Where else could it be? Before the New Year, they said that Yangcheng called to investigate a student. I don't know how, but during the investigation, they dug up all his past. Fortunately, they let him celebrate the New Year, but he was imprisoned on the second day of the New Year..."
The bald young man tutted his lips and said, "This kid has a bad luck. What's your name? I'll talk to him when he comes out."
Qiu Huoming quickly shook his head, "No, I'll come again later..."
He quickly ran away.
It seems that the situation has been quite tense recently. Qiu Huoming didn't find anyone, so he walked back along the road feeling worried and depressed.
The weather is a little foggy today, and the sunlight shining down reveals the chill of winter.
There are breakfast shops along the street, selling sugar-coated cakes and deep-fried dough sticks. Next to them is a bucket with tofu pudding in it, and on the counter are large and small condiments. Business is good, and everyone is gathered around the oil pan, waiting for the new goods to come out of the pan...
The aroma of food wafted through the air.
Qiu Huoming has already had breakfast, otherwise a few people would come over.
When he returned to the guesthouse, Qiu Huoming was sweating all over and simply took a shower.
Only then did he stay indoors obediently, flipping through books, waiting for the time to go down.
Before ten o'clock, he went downstairs staggeringly, carrying a suitcase and a backpack with a net bag hanging on it.
As soon as he pushed open the door of the hall, he saw a jeep parked in the open space. He looked around and saw this was the only car parked there.
The car door opened, and Editor Zhou stepped out from the passenger seat. "Why are you standing there like an idiot? Get in the car."
"Oh, okay, Editor-in-Chief Zhou, why are you here?" Qiu Huoming trotted to the front of the car.
He was the only one in the back seat, and it was still spacious after putting down his things.
Editor Zhou closed the car door and told the driver, "Xiao Hu, drive."
The vehicle started, and after a step on the accelerator, it drove towards the gate of the guesthouse.
Editor Zhou then took out a letter from his bag and turned to look at Qiu Huoming, "Professor Li told you..."
Editor-in-Chief Zhou handed him the letter.
Qiu Huoming reached out and took it, "I told you, what is this?"
He glanced down at the cover of the document.
"Just give it to your school's academic affairs office. It's up to you whether you want to attend classes or not, but you must go to the exam..."
Qiu Huoming was overjoyed when he heard this, "It was done so quickly?"
"Also, I'll send you my passport next month..."
"Yeah." Qiu Huoming responded. Being able to go abroad, and at public expense, was something Qiu Huoming wanted more than anything.
Editor Zhou turned his head and looked at him again, "Try to keep a low profile at school. You've already been given special treatment, so don't be too ostentatious..."
Qiu Huoming nodded and said, "When I get back, I will quit my job in the student union."
"It's better to quit. You should spend more time learning professional knowledge."
"Yes." Qiu Huoming put away the documents, put on a well-behaved look, and listened to his teachings...
The car finally arrived at the train station. Qiu Huoming carried the luggage and waved to Editor-in-Chief Zhou with one free hand.
He watched the car leave, then took out his ticket and entered the hall.
The bus leaves at noon, so it arrives at the perfect time.
Qiu Huoming sat in the waiting room, took out a donkey roll wrapped in oil paper from his net bag, and started eating it in big mouthfuls. After he finished the donkey roll, his train started checking tickets...
This time, he was booked a soft sleeper, with a lower berth. It was Qiu Huoming's first time sitting in a soft sleeper. The biggest difference between it and a hard sleeper is that it has a door, and the bedding on the lower berth is also softer.
There was a night light inside. Qiu Huoming put away his luggage and hung his backpack on the head of the bed. Then he leaned comfortably on the bed, slowly took out the kettle, and took a sip of the already cold water.
The thermos cup is not useful in Guangzhou, so he never thought of buying one for himself. Now he regrets it a little. He will be on business trips more often in the future, so it would be nice to have a cup of hot water to drink.
I'll buy one when I get back to Guangzhou.
As he thought about it, he looked at the scene in the carriage.
Probably because it was the Chinese New Year, there were only him and an auntie in the middle berth opposite him in the soft sleeper, and the other berths were empty.
This is better, no one will disturb his sleep, after all, he has to stay in the car for 34 hours.
They will pass the Han River on the way, and it is said that there will be a ferry. He didn’t see it last time, so this time he wants to see the train crossing the river.
The train started, the door was suddenly pushed open, and a conductor walked in, saying as he walked: "There is still an empty seat here, if you want to buy a new ticket..."
"Okay, this one then." A well-dressed middle-aged man followed in with luggage.
"Sister Hong!" Qiu Huoming heard the familiar voice, looked up, and immediately exclaimed in surprise.
"Why is it you? Aren't you..." Qin Xiaohong suddenly paused, "Come with me to the dining car."
"Wait a moment, I'll give this comrade a new ticket..."
Qin Xiaohong quickly filled out a ticket, tore it off and handed it to the late passenger. She put the money in her pocket, then looked at Qiu Huoming and said, "Let's go. Take your valuables with you."
Qiu Huoming responded, put down the net bag, took the backpack, and followed Qin Xiaohong out the door.
"Sister Hong, what a coincidence, is it you who's on duty today?"
"Hmm..." Qin Xiaohong was obviously worried and spoke less.
The dining car was quite empty because this train left at noon and most people had already eaten at the station.
Qin Xiaohong brought him a lunch box and took one for herself, "Let's eat and talk."
Qiu Huoming was hungry. The donkey rolls he had before were a dessert and not enough to fill him up. He opened the lid and found stir-fried beef with green peppers and rice.
He quickly scooped a spoonful into his mouth and chewed it for a few times. It tasted really good.
Qin Xiaohong, who was sitting opposite him, lowered her voice and asked him, "Did you escape?"
Qiu Huoming was stunned for a moment, then suddenly realized what was going on. He smiled bitterly and said, "I'm fine. I've been fine for a long time. It was a false accusation, and the other party has already made a decision."
Qin Xiaohong finally breathed a sigh of relief. She slapped Qiu Huoming on the shoulder and said, "Oh, you scared me to death. I was still thinking about whether I should report you or let you go. I am running out of ideas."
Qiu Huoming:...
Qin Xiaohong's appetite improved now, and she started eating with big mouthfuls. As she ate, she asked, "Why are you in this car?"
Qiu Huoming told him everything in detail.
Qin Xiaohong clicked her tongue, "I'm glad you're okay. A few days ago, your brother Qiao was restless. Now it's good that you're okay. He's in jail..."
"It's all my fault." Qiu Huoming said guiltily.
"It has nothing to do with you. He was reported by his peers, and the timing is just right. It's a small matter, he will be released in ten days or half a month..."
Qiu Huoming felt relieved after hearing this, "Sister Hong, are you married?"
Qin Xiaohong smiled and said, "Yes, I got married before the Chinese New Year..."
"congratulations……"
"What's there to congratulate? He went to jail right after the New Year, and it brought shame to me. People say I..."
She took a big mouthful of rice with resentment and said in a vague tone: "Keeffe..."