Chapter 33: To the Provincial Capital

“Go away!” Su Yunqi threw a tantrum, but she couldn’t shake off the thick-skinned man.

The two of them had returned from Town, eaten, showered, and then Su Yunqi was pounced on again…

It had to be said that over the past few days, Su Yunqi had become somewhat accustomed to this. She clung to Lu Zhao’s neck and nuzzled him, hoping that he would hurry up so she could rest sooner…

Afterward, Su Yunqi didn’t know about the progress between Wu Yangyang and Xiao Jianli for the time being.

The uncle who was responsible for building the house had his schedule pushed back to a week later, so it wasn’t going to be possible to go to Town to build their house anytime soon.

Thus, Lu Zhao decided to go to the Provincial Capital first. His actions were swift—he made the decision today, informed everyone, bought the tickets, and by the next afternoon, twenty-one people boarded the train in a grand procession, nearly renting an entire train.

However, Lu Zhao was concerned that Su Yunqi might get a sore bottom from sitting on a hard seat, so he bought hard sleepers for both of them.

While setting up the bed, Lu Zhao asked. “We won’t arrive until seven tomorrow morning. You can still sleep tonight. Are you hungry? If so, you can have a bite to eat first; they’ll start selling boxed meals soon.”

He had specifically brought a blanket and a mat. Su Yunqi wouldn’t be able to stand sleeping on a bed that others had used or under blankets that others had covered with, so she would cover herself with her own.

“I’m not hungry yet.” Su Yunqi shook her head, still chewing on a milk candy that Lu Zhao had bought on the way. He was worried she might get bored during the train ride, so he got her some snacks to munch on.

“Then rest for a bit.” Lu Zhao quickly made up the bed and invited her to lie down, but with so many people in the train and the lights still on, she felt a bit embarrassed to lie down. She stayed sitting on the edge of the bed and chatted with Lu Zhao instead.

“Brother Jianli and the others are only sitting for one night. Won’t they get too tired? Should we get up at night and swap places with them so they can also take turns lying down? But they can only lie on your bed, and you can sleep on mine.”

Her mild obsession with cleanliness made her consider others, but she couldn’t bear to compromise on her own comfort.

“No need. They’re used to it. They’re tough; sitting for one night is fine, they can sleep just as well. Don’t worry. Moving around will only make it more tiring. Besides, with so many people, no one can lie down for an hour. Once they start earning money, they won’t just be able to buy hard sleepers, they’ll even be able to afford soft sleepers.” Lu Zhao wasn’t happy. Being the big brother didn’t mean he had to be that considerate all the time. They were tough men with thick skin and flesh, and didn’t need to worry about things so much.

“Fine.” Su Yunqi didn’t insist on having him let everyone sleep; she was just asking. She looked out the window at the fleeting scenery, feeling a bit curious. “Won’t the train stop at night?”

“It only stops at stations.”

“What about the people getting off in the middle of the night? What if they fall asleep and miss their stop?”

“It’s okay. After the train stops, the lights will come on, and there will be an announcement. The train attendant will also call out to you. If you can’t hear all that noise, then there’s really nothing more we can do.” Lu Zhao made it clear that there was still a chance of missing the stop.

“Ah, I see.” Su Yunqi licked her lips, signaling that she understood.

This was her first time traveling far, her first time taking a train, and she was extremely intrigued. She asked Lu Zhao a lot of questions, including whether there was any difference between the Provincial Capital and their small town.

Lu Zhao said seriously. “It’s very different. The Provincial Capital is developing quickly, with tall, beautiful buildings, lots of things for sale, and on the streets, people drive cars, not bicycles. Once I have money, I’ll buy you a car to drive, too.”

If it weren’t for the fact that he had gathered the courage to go out and explore, coming to the Provincial Capital and seeing the bustling scene, he wouldn’t have realized how easy it was to make money. He had once thought that earning 100 yuan a month was the best job ever. He thought that with 100 yuan a month, Su Yunqi could live a good life. Later, he realized that it wasn’t nearly enough.

He also wanted to give Su Yunqi a life as good as the girls in the Provincial Capital!

“A car, huh? If you buy it for me, I wouldn’t even dare to drive it.” Su Yunqi furrowed her brow, feeling a little scared just thinking about it. She could only manage a two-wheeled bicycle; she didn’t dare to drive a four-wheeled car.

“Then I’ll drive it for you, or I’ll hire a driver for you, it doesn’t matter. I’m going to make sure you live the best life, Su Yunqi. Remember, I will make it happen!”

Lu Zhao made a serious and confident promise. Anything he said he would do, he would definitely follow through on. It wasn’t just empty words!

“I believe you, you’re so amazing.”

Su Yunqi nodded admiringly, her tone sweet and innocent.

The two of them spoke quietly, with Lu Zhao still resting his arm around Su Yunqi’s shoulders. They looked like a loving, affectionate young couple.

Su Yunqi was so beautiful, especially since she had purposely put on her new, pretty clothes for coming into the city. She looked pure and lovely.

Lu Zhao, on the other hand, looked much more shabby. His clothes were half-new, half-old, and he wore a pair of cloth shoes. He also looked strong and somewhat intimidating.

In fact, the people on the train thought that Su Yunqi, a delicate flower, was being wasted on such a rough country bumpkin. Even though it was just a brief encounter, they couldn’t help but look down on him.

A refined man wearing glasses couldn’t hold back anymore. He loudly spoke to his companion. “Brother Tong, do you know how much it costs to buy a car?”

“How much?” His friend asked, playing along.

He said sarcastically. “At least a hundred thousand yuan! And you still need to pay for gas and other expenses every month, which is another huge sum. Besides, small cars are in short supply, so even if you have money, you might not be able to buy one. Don’t even talk about not having money. Some people should just stop dreaming and go back to the countryside to live their simple lives as peasants!”

His friend laughed it off, trying to smooth things over. “Well, you can’t say it like that. People still need to have some aspirations. Even if they can’t buy it, it’s still good to dream a little, right?”

They both thought it was a shame that such a beautiful young girl was married to such an ignorant and overly self-confident country man. How lucky he would be if he could marry such a beautiful wife.

Both men were a little envious, and that’s why they spoke with contempt.

Sure enough, Lu Zhao’s face darkened. What was this? How dare they mock him so openly?

Lu Zhao cracked his knuckles, clearly preparing to start a fight, but Su Yunqi quickly pulled him back.

“They didn’t specifically mention us. Forget it, forget it, it wasn’t anything too outrageous. Please don’t fight. But a car costs that much? I thought it would only cost two or three thousand.”

Su Yunqi was taken aback. After all, having ten thousand yuan was already impressive to her. She thought if she had a little more, like a couple of people with ten thousand yuan, that would be enough. She hadn’t expected it to take ten times that. With that much money, she thought it would be better to save it for other things!

“Two or three thousand would only buy you a few wheels. If you want to buy a car, just go to sleep and dream about it. That’s where it belongs.” This time, the man with glasses directly picked up on Su Yunqi’s comment. Lu Zhao, like a protective wolf, immediately lunged toward them. He walked over to the two men with a menacing stride.

“What’s your problem? Are you offended by me talking to my wife? If you love to butt in so much, why don’t you wash your mouth out with some urine?”

“What’s the matter? Just because you can talk, we can’t? Is this your train?”

“I warn you not to touch me, or I’ll go report you to the Public Security.” The glasses-wearing man sneered, clearly not intimidated by Lu Zhao’s behavior.

After all, there were train attendants to maintain order. If a thief stole something and jumped off the train, it might be impossible to catch them, but if a fight broke out, the police would definitely be able to take action.

“You? A weakling like you? I could crush you with one finger. Do you even need me to touch you?”