"Beijing's winter temperature is still low, and they both wore heavy clothes.

Director Wang thoughtfully sewed inner pockets into the two people's clothes last night to keep their identification documents and money separate.

Although Director Wang lacked travel experience, Zhou Jianqiu was in good physical condition after all and as a leader of the public security agency, he knew how many accidents could happen on the train, so he made careful preparations.

"Zhu Zi, I'll leave the construction of the army in your hands."

Zhou Jianqiu said this carefully.

He Yuzhu smiled and agreed: "Uncle Zhou, don't worry, I will take good care of it.

“Zhou Jianqiu might have been worried that seeing someone off would trigger emotions, or that men don’t care much about saying goodbye, so he left quickly to deal with things.

"First, let's go get some water to make some tea. We'll sit on the lower bunk first and move when someone arrives.

“He gave direct instructions.

Zhou Jianjun immediately agreed, busily looking for the large teapot and tea leaves they brought with them, and brewed some hot tea.

In the following time, He Yuzhu did not forget to teach some tips on taking the train. Soon, the passengers who had been waiting for a long time finally appeared on the platform.

The orderliness of the sleeper car is obviously much more elegant compared to the crowds squeezing and fighting in the hard seats.

As the hard sleeper car gradually filled with people, He Yuzhu and Zhou Jianjun chose to go directly to the upper bunk.

The reason is simple. Since the aisle is crowded and messy, lying on the upper bunk can ensure relative quietness.

He Yuzhu only carried one luggage bag, while Zhou Jianjun had two, but they did not put them on the luggage rack. Instead, they used them as pillows under their heads.

Because at night, valuables on luggage racks are easy targets for pickpockets, especially items that look more expensive.

Fortunately, for most ordinary people, it is not easy to buy a hard sleeper ticket. It is not that they are reluctant to buy it, but it is usually difficult to buy it.

Scalping tickets became the only way out, even in 1961.

Even tickets for ballet performances can be resold, which shows how scarce train tickets are.

As more and more people were occupying the lower bunks and the luggage rack was filled up, Zhou Jianjun finally understood why his master preferred the upper bunk, because it was really quieter there.

Not long after, other people started to sit below the two people who had just sat down. In addition, the windows could not be opened due to the cold weather in the carriage, so the smell was inevitably muddy with so many people sitting there.

However, the upper bunks were less affected by comparison.

Although it is a little inconvenient for daily chores such as going to the toilet, it seems reasonable on balance.

The master and the apprentice were reading books peacefully until the train whistle sounded long and echoing, "Toot-toot-toot".

, the train slowly left the station.

It started slowly, then gradually accelerated, and finally maintained at about 50 kilometers per hour, heading towards the next station.

After the train left Beijing Station, the atmosphere in the carriage became calmer.

Although there were still conversations and laughter, it was far from being as noisy as in the hard seat carriage.

At this time, He Yuzhu handed his apprentice two thick books, "Romance of the Three Kingdoms" and "Three Heroes and Five Gallants", which were all classical works from ancient times, but the ones provided by Master He were revised versions of the early Republic of China edition.

"I'll take a break. I'll call you when it's time to eat."

He said.

"Ok."

The apprentice responded hastily.

With these two books, Zhou Jianjun immediately felt that time was no longer unbearable.

Reading under the light quickly led him into the world of books.

On the other hand, He Yuzhu seemed to be taking a nap, but in fact he traveled to the universe of "Resident Evil" through mental projection and continued his adventure of fighting monsters, gaining points and shopping.

In fact, when Dr. Isaacs was captured, he was carrying the only bottle of the legendary T-virus antidote.

The drug works in a similar way, can be transmitted through the air, and has a strong ** effect on anyone infected with the T virus, whether normal or mutated.

Some people may wonder why they don't use the antidote right away? Wouldn't that give them a lot of points and experience points? However, this involves complex considerations and tactical arrangements.

Although it makes sense in theory, the T-virus does not spread quickly in the world of Resident Evil, and it takes time to deal with it.

He Yuzhu's plan was quite simple. He waited for the T virus to reach a certain level before using the antidote in his hands.

As to whether it may seem too ruthless, I'm sorry, He Yuzhu does not belong to that world, and does not want to take action only when others are suffering from a catastrophic disaster. This is considered merciful.

Zhou Jianjun was unaware of how busy his master was and how fruitful his achievements were. He was so immersed in the novel that his bunkmates were awakened by the aroma of food.

"Master, it's time to eat!"

he shouted hurriedly.

"Is it time?"

He Yuzhu asked.

"Master, I almost forgot to read the book,"

Zhou Jianjun laughed awkwardly.

“This is normal,”

He Yuzhu smiled and said, "Do you want to go to the bathroom?"

"I am definitely going."

Zhou Jianjun was so absorbed in the book that he realized he could no longer hold back his urge to go to the bathroom.

"Then you go first. I'll look after the luggage while I go to the dining car to prepare something to eat."

He Yuzhu nodded.

"Master, will it be expensive for us to eat in the dining car?"

Zhou Jianjun was a little reluctant.

"No problem, how can I treat you badly?"

He Yuzhu smiled and took out two aluminum lunch boxes. "Give me your lunch box. Hurry up, or you'll miss the meal."

"understood."

Knowing that his master was particular about food, Zhou Jianjun said nothing more. He handed his lunch box to his master, then climbed down to relieve himself, wash his hands, and return.

He Yuzhu walked out of the berth carrying three lunch boxes and headed for the dining car at the rear of the train.

Fortunately, the hard seats and soft seats were close to each other, so we arrived quickly.

Entering the dining car, he was surprised to find quite a few people patronizing it.

This is expected. You don't need to buy a ticket to dine on the train, and many people choose to dine here to improve the dining conditions.

Some people even buy train tickets just to enjoy delicious food, even if it means paying the full train fare.

Some people may think this is simply morbid. Even the cheapest train costs dozens of yuan. Why not choose a more affordable way to spend this money? But the reality is -

Ordinary restaurants do not accept coupons for meat products, but food coupons are essential.

Moreover, the three years of hardship had not yet passed and food supplies were extremely limited.

Even if someone has enough money and food, they may not be able to eat their fill in a restaurant.

Besides, the prices of food and meat at the market were extremely high, and a few yuan for a train ticket was enough to buy several meals to take away, which was totally worthwhile!

However, due to the shortage of supplies, the meals on the train are not as rich as before.

He Yuzhu checked the menu for the day and decisively handed the waiter two packs of Daqianmen cigarettes and five kilograms of national food coupons. He ordered braised pork, meatballs and a serving of vegetables, and also bought fourteen white steamed buns.

It turns out that a small bribe can go a long way.

The three dishes filled an aluminum lunch box that was large enough for three people. The white steamed buns were white and soft, with distinct layers, showing the professional craftsmanship of the steamed bun chef.

But of course you can't save a penny on the food, the most you can do is order more dishes.

When all items were ready, he thanked gratefully and returned to the carriage with the food.

People who were chatting in the rest area near the aisle saw He Yuzhu and politely gave up their seats to him.

He Yuzhu greeted everyone with a smile and distributed some tobacco and melon seeds. Everyone was warm and friendly.

Nowadays, most people who can buy sleeper tickets have some background. I dare not say that they can easily afford these snacks, but they will never give up their seats to others just for a few sunflower seeds.

But Xiaozhuzi is different. Such cigarettes cannot be bought casually if you have money. People who own such cigarettes are definitely not ordinary people.

Who wants to get into trouble when they are out and about? Especially for a sane person, they would definitely not seek trouble.

"Jianjun, come downstairs to eat.

"

"Coming!" Zhou Jianjun responded and quickly climbed down from the upper bunk.

When he arrived at the next booth, he was already attracted by the aroma of the food before he even saw what the chef had prepared.

Spices are a must, and the sweet and sour spareribs and big meatballs are all hardcore meaty.

Just look at those who have just finished eating or are enjoying it and are drooling over the aroma.

“Eat while it’s hot.

"He Yuzhu handed him a warm steamed bun.

"Okay!" Knowing that there was no need to act pretentiously in front of his master, Zhou Jianjun immediately took the steamed bun, picked up the chopsticks and started to gobble it up.

He Yuzhu didn't feel hungry, he just tried three dishes and they tasted really good.

The chef on the train was obviously of an extraordinary standard; perhaps he had been the chef of an old signature restaurant.

It’s not fiction, and while the job may often take you away from home, there are many advantages to working on the trains.

The master and his disciple had a voracious appetite and finished ten steamed buns and three dishes in one meal, leaving the people around them staring with envy.

After the meal, Zhou Jianjun was responsible for cleaning up the dishes and making a pot of tea. The two of them did not return to their beds. Instead, they took out a handful of melon seeds from their bags, sat casually on the seats in the aisle, and talked with everyone about the world situation.

Although most of the people on the bus are from around the capital, there are still many outsiders, each bringing with them the unique customs and purpose of their hometown.

He Yuzhu did not hide anything and said frankly that they were on a business trip to Peng City, both of them were buyers, purchasing materials for the steel plant.

After chatting for more than an hour, the two of them finished their personal affairs and He Yuzhu returned to his upper bunk to rest.

One person was reading a book, while the other was immersed in a game through mental projection, killing monsters to earn points and free purchases. The carriage stopped at multiple stations, but since more people got on than got off, the order was maintained.

The one-seat ticket system in the hard sleeper area also leaves no room for outside passengers. Even if someone with a hard seat tries to sneak into the sleeper car, they will be stopped by the conductor.

It's not a question of differential treatment, but real-name ticket purchase. How can you get in without a ticket?

What's more, the crowd on hard seat trips is more complicated, with all kinds of people gathering together. Even if the carriage is from the 1960s, safety cannot be fully guaranteed.

Hard sleeper compartments are mostly used by staff on business trips. Once a problem occurs, the crew on duty will bear joint liability.

When it was dinner time, He Yuzhu did not choose to eat in the dining car. The food sold by vendors along the route could also be purchased at the platforms along the way.

Even in difficult times, there were always villagers near the railway station who would exchange their food for money or food coupons.

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