Chapter 1: The Return Journey's Casual Encounter (Part 1)

  Entrance of SZ Railway Station.

  Two large Cherokee police cars slowed down and stopped, Ou Yang Xuan opened the car door and jumped out.

  Then Lin Danfeng, Lin Danhong, Zhang Lin and Liu Jun also got off the bus.

  Ouyang Xuan looked at the crowded station and smiled at a few people: "Sending you thousands of miles, there will always be a farewell, let's all go back!"

  Lin Dan Feng patted Ou Yang Xuan's shoulder and smiled: "Ou Yang, Mao Shan is not far from here. My sister and I haven't been back for over a year. We'll take the opportunity to go see our father, so we won't accompany you on your journey!"

  "It's nothing!" Ouyang Xuan smiled and winked at Lin Danhong: "Sister Danhong, see you in BJ in a few days!"

  "Hehe, got it, so troublesome!" Lin Danhong smiled mischievously and made a face at Ouyang Xuan.

  Ouyang Xuan was speechless.

  At this time, Zhang Lin, who was a bit pale, stepped forward and shook hands with Ouyang Xuan, saying apologetically: "Ouyang, I'm really sorry. This time not only didn't help you at all, but also dragged you down!"

  Ouyang Xuan smiled and grasped Zhang Lin's hand tightly, comforting him: "Zhang Ge, you can't say that! I lack experience, if it weren't for you leading me, I'd still be worried about where to go! Nobody is invincible, a little setback is normal, don't take it to heart. Take care of your injury in SZ and when we get back to BJ, let's have a good drink together!"

  "Alright, it's settled then!" Warmly, Zhang Lin hugged Ouyang Xuan, his face filled with reluctance to part - this was a steel friendship forged in the blood and fire of battle!

  "Haha, Ouyang, I really don't know why you're in such a hurry to leave. We haven't even had time to throw a big celebration feast and have a few good drinks!" Liu Jun also shook hands with Ouyang Xuan, saying somewhat regretfully.

  "Hehe, with a heart tied down, go back earlier!" Ouyang Xuan smiled: "Captain Liu's generous intentions are acknowledged!"

  "Hehe, Ou Yang Gege is thinking of his girlfriend!" Lin Danhong suddenly chimed in from the side.

  Ouyang Xuan's face turned red with embarrassment, but everyone else burst out laughing.

  Liu Jun also smiled: "Since that's the case, I won't keep you then!" He turned around and said: "Little Liu, bring wine!"

  A young driver in the car handed over two bottles of beer from the window, Liu Jun took them and handed one to Ouyang Xuan, saying seriously: "Ouyang, we are all soldiers, let's not say polite words, but this time I really thank you. Let's drink this bottle of wine, and from now on, everyone will be friends!"

  Ouyang Xuan's face also turned serious, without saying a word, he took the beer, opened the cap with his teeth, tilted his head back and drank it all in one breath!

  "Good job!" Liu Jun was also moved, and he raised his neck, finishing a bottle of wine in just over ten seconds.

  "Alright, everyone can go back now, I should leave!" Ouyang Xuan slightly belched and waved his hand at the crowd.

  Liu Jun did not speak, but solemnly saluted with a military salute. The other three just waved their hands.

  Ouyang Xuan's eyes were slightly moist, and he turned around with big strides towards the station.

  This is a luxury express train. The carriage is decorated very neatly and brightly, and the air conditioner is on, making it even more comfortable.

  The train is about to depart, and the passengers in the carriage are anxiously busy finding their seats and stowing their luggage. The air is filled with a cacophony of voices, chaotic and noisy.

  Ouyang Xuan slung his bag over his shoulder, took a look around, found his position, and strode over with big steps.

  "Hmm, 23rd, it's here!" Ouyang Xuan put down his luggage and sat down.

  He leaned against the soft back of the chair, put on his sunglasses and soon quietly closed his eyes and dozed off!

  A few minutes later, there was a slight movement beside him, and then a very pleasant female voice sounded beside him: "Hello, are you asleep?"

  Ouyang Xuan was so alert that he suddenly opened his eyes and couldn't help but feel a bright light in front of him: sitting opposite him was a young girl of about twenty years old, wearing white clothes and long pants, with beautiful phoenix-like eyes, a sweet smile, and a elegant demeanor, truly a rare beauty!

  If Huangfu Yiling is a elegant and refined lotus, then this girl is a noble and generous peony!

  "Oh, hello! Is there something I can help you with?" Looking at the beautiful woman, Ouyang Xuan's mood was great, and he smiled slightly.

  Ouyang Xuan's bright and handsome smile was very lethal, the beautiful woman opposite him blushed slightly and smiled: "My name is Sutu Jing, from SZ, and we're at adjacent tables!" As she spoke, she extended her slender jade-like hand.

  Ouyang Xuan was taken aback, thinking to himself: This girl isn't afraid of people at all, she's really outgoing! He also stretched out his hand and smiled, saying: "What a coincidence, I'm also a double surname, Ouyang Xuan, nice to meet you!"

  Cai Tu's delicate and smooth jade-like hands were clasped together with Ouyang Xuan, both of their faces seemingly flushing a deep red without realizing it.

  The two of them loosened their grip, and for a moment they were both at a loss for words, the atmosphere suddenly becoming eerily quiet.

  Suddenly, the train let out a long whistle and slowly started moving with a "clickety-clack" sound.

  Xīu jiù shì sī tú jìng xiān dǎ pò le chén mò, xiào dào: "nǐ yě shì qù BJ ma?"

  Translation:

  It was still Situ Jing who broke the silence, laughing and saying: "Are you also going to BJ?"

  "Yes, I was reading a book there!" Ouyang Xuan, this emotional scene's old fellow, said honestly.

  "Read books!?" Situ Jing raised an eyebrow in surprise and smiled, "But I think you don't quite look like a student?"

  Ouyang Xuan was stunned: "Why?"

  Cai Tuo Jing smiled, propping her chin with her right hand, sizing up Ouyang Xuan, and said confidently: "Firstly, your attire doesn't quite fit: looking at you in that all-black designer suit, wearing black glasses, you look as cool as a special agent from a Hollywood blockbuster - not like a student at all! Secondly, your demeanor: hmm, seems very mature, very calm, even with a hint of iron and blood, more like a soldier than a student!"

  Ouyang Xuan's heart was racing: Oh no, this little girl is really formidable, she actually guessed it almost correctly, what a sharp eye! But with a calm expression, he smiled and said: "You're wrong, I'm indeed a student, and a student of QH University!"

  "QH?" Situ Jing was stunned, then laughed: "Really can't tell, students are so cool too! However, we really do have fate, I'm also QH's, I'm from the History Department! You?"

  "Haha, I'm studying business administration! It seems we really do have a connection, and it turns out we're even alumni! By the way, aren't you supposed to be on break right now? How did you end up coming home?" Ou Yang Xuan was somewhat perplexed.

  "Hmm——, guess!" Si Tu Jing blinked her beautiful eyes and smiled.

  Ouyang Xuan was speechless: "Why do all the girls like this set!" After thinking for a moment, he said: "Under normal circumstances, it's usually because something big happened at home! Judging from your current good mood, I guess someone in your family is getting married or someone is celebrating their birthday?"

  "Wow, that's amazing!" Situ Jing clapped her hands excitedly and said: "It was my grandfather's 70th birthday, I took leave to come back. And you? Your accent doesn't seem like a SZ person!"

  Ouyang Xuan was taken aback, looked out the window at the rapidly passing scenery, and smiled: "I'm a HA person, from the same province as you, so we're fellow provincials! I came here to see some friends and incidentally resolve some private troubles!"

  "Oh, it seems like you're in a bit of trouble and have to make a trip yourself!" Situ Jing blinked her eyes and smiled: "Is everything going smoothly?"

  "It's all right! After much trouble and twists, it's finally settled!" Ouyang Xuan recalled the tragic scenes of the war, and his heart still felt a slight chill.

  Two people chatted slowly, and as they went back and forth, they gradually became familiar with each other.

  Before long, the train entered HA territory, and Sze-ching suddenly said: "Ouyang, your home is here, aren't you going back to take a look?"

  "Never mind, it's inconvenient this time, let's wait until winter break!"

  "Oh, how are your parents doing?" Situ Jing seemed to be very interested in Ouyang Xuan and always took the initiative to make conversation.

  "My father's body is still okay, but my mother's body is a bit worse, and it often makes me worried!" Ouyang Xuan replied with a moving back, and a faint worry appeared on his face - the entanglement of kinship, no matter when or where, is always hard to cut off.

  "Oh, then you should take better care of your mother and remember to call her more often." Si Tu Jing seemed like a very considerate and filial girl as she said this with much experience.

  "Ah, thank you!" Ouyang Xuan nodded his head in gratitude.

  Suddenly, a young man with a shaking head and swaying body walked in from one end of the carriage, humming a discordant tune, with red hair, wearing a dirty denim suit, looking very suspicious, definitely not a good person, a complete rascal!

  Ouyang Xuan furrowed his brow. He had always disliked this kind of idle and lazy person, so he turned his face away in disgust after a glance.

  The carriage was very short, and the young man with a flowery air walked to Ouyang Xuan's side. Suddenly, he saw the beautiful and elegant Situ Jing, and his sly eyes lit up instantly. He chuckled and sat down beside Ouyang Xuan, greeting Situ Jing: "Hey, beauty, can I get to know you?"