Chapter 147 Meeting
Chapter 147 Meeting
Ouyang Mengmian returned upstairs and originally wanted to practice the songs she would use in the evening, but after humming several songs in a row, she had to stop halfway because she was upset.
The happy mood when she was having dinner with Su Jingsi had long disappeared. At this moment, Ouyang Mengmian's mind was in a mess. Li Xin's sudden appearance had already disturbed her mind. She originally thought that she had completely forgotten the past between her and Li Xin, but she didn't expect that everything in the past would come back to life again because of Li Xin's sudden appearance.
Ouyang Mengmian will never forget the scene when she first met Li Xin. It was a sunny day, and she and her friends were embarking on an unforgettable journey - taking a green train to a remote and secluded village to collect folk songs.
As the holiday was approaching, tickets were in short supply, so Ouyang Mengmian and her friend Susan failed to get seats and had to stand in the connecting part of the carriage. However, this did not affect their excitement - after all, for them who were about to step out of school and had been overly cared for by their families, this independent trip was a once-in-a-lifetime adventure and a great opportunity to explore the outside world.
With full of expectations and curiosity, Ouyang Mengmian and Susan resolutely chose this most down-to-earth means of transportation as the beginning of their journey. Perhaps it was this seemingly inadvertent decision that made the wheel of fate begin to turn quietly...
In the narrow and crowded connection of the train, Ouyang Mengmian and Susan squeezed tightly next to a pile of huge and disorganized luggage. The long period of standing and the slightly shaking carriage forced them to readjust their posture to keep their footing.
As people came in and out of the bathroom, the air around them was filled with an unbearable odor, which was the fishy smell emanating from the nearby bathroom. This unpleasant smell was everywhere, as if it was drowning people. The two people who were originally energetic and full of expectations began to feel exhausted physically and mentally.
Ouyang Mengmian and Susan occasionally looked at each other with bitter smiles, but most of the time they looked out of the car window with helplessness. They secretly prayed that time would pass faster and faster.
The beautiful scenery that once fascinated them and filled them with anticipation became hazy and blurred. The scenery that passed by the car window quickly also looked like a phantom, dazzling them.
Ouyang Mengmian's initial excitement and novelty about this trip had long since disappeared, replaced by a deep weariness coming from deep within his body.
Just as Ouyang Mengmian was secretly regretting herself and blaming herself for why she insisted on joining her friends in taking the green train even though she knew the holiday was approaching and passenger flow was high, suddenly, a tall and slender figure came into her sight.
The slender figure that suddenly entered Ouyang Mengmian's sight was Li Xin, who was wearing a conductor's uniform at the time.
As a large number of passengers had boarded the train when it arrived at the station just now, he came over to help maintain order in the carriage and keep the environment clean and hygienic.
After Li Xin entered the carriage, he first looked at Ouyang Mengmian uncontrollably, and then cast his eyes on the pile of slightly messy luggage. He asked loudly who the owner of the luggage was, and after getting a clear answer, he quickly put them in order according to the distance of the journey.
When he finished everything and turned to leave, his eyes could not help but fall on Ouyang Mengmian who was standing beside him. At this moment, she looked exhausted and seemed a little confused.
In fact, Li Xin had been in and out of the carriage many times since Ouyang Mengmian got on the train. He had noticed Ouyang Mengmian a long time ago, but due to his responsibility as a train attendant and the shyness of young people, he always just paid attention to her silently.
However, no matter how hard he tried to restrain himself, whenever he saw her, his eyes would always be involuntarily attracted to Ouyang Mengmian with her long hair.
At that time, Ouyang Mengmian looked like an innocent and inexperienced elf. She was naturally beautiful and had a pretty face, exuding an alluring aura like a newly blossoming flower. Her big watery eyes were especially lively and clear like a deer, making people feel pity and love for her.
What is even more valuable is that she exudes an otherworldly aura, as if she has nothing to do with worldly troubles. Even in a noisy and crowded carriage, she still stands out like a crane among chickens.
So much so that Li Xin, a train conductor, could not resist Ouyang Mengmian's charm even though he met countless people in his daily life, and was involuntarily deeply attracted to her.
Somehow, Li Xin felt uncomfortable when he saw Ouyang Mengmian looking tired and at a loss.
At this moment, a person hurriedly passed by in the aisle and squeezed past Ouyang Mengmian without hesitation. Ouyang Mengmian was a little absent-minded due to fatigue, and failed to stand in time. He staggered and was about to fall.
This scene made Li Xin's heart tighten instantly. He quickly stepped forward and held Ouyang Mengmian firmly before his friend could reach out his hand. At the same time, he glared at the figure who had already gone away, with a flash of anger in his eyes.
"Miss...are you...are you okay?" Li Xin asked with concern, his voice full of worry.
Ouyang Mengmian looked up and found that it was the handsome attendant who had appeared in the carriage many times. She was surprised by his help, and then her eyes were filled with gratitude. She shook her head slightly and said as if nothing had happened, "Thank you, I'm fine."
Li Xin saw Ouyang Mengmian standing steadily, then he slowly loosened his hands. He glanced at the surroundings and noticed that the entire carriage was extremely crowded. Ouyang Mengmian was petite and weak, and if she continued to stay here, she would easily be hit by passers-by and get injured.
Therefore, he whispered to Ouyang Mengmian, "The carriage here is too crowded. It may not be safe for you to stand here. Otherwise, you can follow me and I will help you find a suitable place to rest?"
Hearing Li Xin say this, a look of joy instantly appeared on Susan's face. She excitedly reached out to support Ouyang Mengmian's arm and gently rubbed Ouyang Mengmian's skin with her hands, signaling Ouyang Mengmian to quickly agree to the conductor's suggestion so that they could quickly escape from this torturous situation.
Ouyang Mengmian immediately understood what Susan meant. She patted Susan's hand soothingly, then nodded at Li Xin without any hesitation, and obediently followed Li Xin's footsteps towards another carriage.
Under the guidance of Li Xin, Ouyang Mengmian and Susan spent some effort but successfully reached the door of the conductor's lounge at the end of the carriage.
In stark contrast to the crowdedness elsewhere on the train, the space near the conductor's lounge is much more spacious.
Li Xin stood quietly outside the door of the conductor's lounge. After struggling with his inner conflict for a few seconds, he turned around and said softly to Ouyang Mengmian, "You guys wait outside for a moment." After that, he took out a key he carried with him, inserted it into the keyhole, turned it lightly, and opened the door of the conductor's lounge.
Ouyang Mengmian and Susan looked at each other, both of them were confused. Just when they were at a loss, Li Xin came out with a folding stool in each hand.
"I'm so sorry. According to regulations, passengers are not allowed to enter the conductor's lounge." Li Xin's tone was apologetic, and the corners of his mouth slightly raised, revealing a slightly awkward smile, "There are too many people in the carriage right now, and I can't find an empty seat, so I can only provide you with these two small benches..."
As he spoke, he handed the bench in his hand to Ouyang Mengmian and Susan, and continued: "But fortunately, the area next to the conductor's lounge is generally more open and relatively quiet. You can take a break here without having to squeeze in with other passengers..."
Ouyang Mengmian didn't even have time to react before Susan took the small stool from Li Xin's hand as quickly as a gust of wind, as if she was afraid that if she was a little slower, the stool would disappear out of thin air like a magic trick.
Susan tightly grasped the small stool, her face full of eagerness and excitement: "Oh my, thank you so much to this conductor! You are just like a god descending to earth, saving us from suffering..."
Susan was so excited that she was a little incoherent, and her words were full of undisguised exaggeration and enthusiasm.
Listening to Susan's exaggerated thanks, Ouyang Mengmian silently took the bench from Li Xin, with an indescribable feeling of gratitude welling up in his heart.
Compared to Susan's straightforward and passionate way of expressing her emotions, Ouyang Mengmian was obviously much more reserved. She stood in front of the tall and handsome man in uniform, and a shy blush slowly appeared on her face. She lowered her head slightly, her eyes flashing with gratitude, and said softly: "Thank you so much..."
Susan had already opened the bench and placed it in place, sitting comfortably on it. At this moment, her face was filled with a bright smile, as if all the fatigue and sleepiness disappeared at this moment. Looking at Ouyang Mengmian who was still standing there talking to Li Xin, Susan couldn't help but smile meaningfully.
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