Guan Ciying found it a bit hard to gauge the other person's attitude.
This watch was the most valuable thing on him.
If the other person still refused...
Guan Ciying earnestly tried to persuade.
"It's still a long way to the capital. I'd like to take a nap on the way, and the safety of my suitcase is a concern. All you need to do is keep an eye on it when I can't help but doze off. If you fall asleep, I can watch yours too."
He remembered there were many Ferrero chocolates in the other person's backpack. They were quite expensive.
Hua Qingqing agreed.
"You sleep first. I took a nap during the day. I'll wake you up when I get sleepy."
Guan Ciying heaved a sigh of relief. His nerves had been on edge all day, and he was really sleepy now.
Hua Qingqing spotted a young female passenger in the seat in front. She took out a mung bean cake from her bag, bent over, walked over, and had a chat with the girl. She successfully got a book and returned to her seat.
The book was the famous foreign novel *Wuthering Heights*, translated by Yang Yi.
Hua Qingqing had read the version translated by Song Zhaolin in her previous life, but that didn't stop her from feeling curious about this book again out of extreme boredom.
Hua Qingqing was so engrossed in the book that she didn't even notice when the train stopped at a station midway.
It was not until people started moving in the aisle.
A man in black sat down opposite her.
Hua Qingqing was disturbed by the man's movement and looked up.
This new passenger was carrying a suitcase very similar to the one the young man sitting next to her had.
Hua Qingqing glanced at the suitcases. Since she had agreed to cooperate with the young man, their suitcases and bags had been placed together in the middle.
But there was nothing strange about it. This seemed to be just an ordinary passenger.
Hua Qingqing shifted her attention back to the book.
After an unknown amount of time, someone kicked her calf. She ignored it. A while later, someone stepped on her foot.
"Do you need something?"
Hua Qingqing's tone was quite impolite.
Anyone would find it hard not to get angry when they were engrossed in a book and repeatedly disturbed.
Moreover, this place was not small. Why did this person specifically step on her foot?
She couldn't think of any other reason than that it was intentional.
The bearded man opposite gave a hearty laugh.
"Sorry, miss. My legs are too long, so I accidentally kicked you. I'll put my suitcase on the ground to block it. Oh, it's not long enough. Why don't you put your suitcase down too? We can block it together."
What on earth was this guy mumbling about?
Hua Qingqing didn't want to bother with him and put her hand on the suitcase.
"Brother, this floor has been stepped on by so many people. If you don't mind the dirt, I won't join you."
Bearded man: "..."
"And let me make it clear first. If you step on my foot one more time, I'll go find the train police. You're not blind. Why do you keep stepping on my foot? Are you trying to act like a hooligan?"
Bearded man: "..."
After saying that, Hua Qingqing continued reading her book.
After another while.
The man opposite picked up his suitcase and left.
Hua Qingqing looked up for a while, then retracted her gaze and patted the sleeping man next to her.
Guan Ciying had a nightmare. He dreamt that he was hit on the head by a meteorite.
He covered his head and woke up. His moist eyes stared blankly at the girl: "Wh-What's going on?"
Hua Qingqing was also attracted by his slightly red lips. How come this guy looked even better after a nap?
She pretended to be angry: "What do you mean 'what's going on'? You forgot our agreement. You've slept enough. It's time to get up. I'm still sleepy."
Guan Ciying immediately apologized. He glanced at his watch and found that he had slept for almost five hours.
It was almost dawn.
"Sorry, I... You should have woken me up."
Guan Ciying's tone was dry and panicked, as if he had done something wrong.
Hua Qingqing didn't want to waste time with him and directly told him what had just happened.
"A strange man came just now. He wanted me to put your suitcase on the ground. His reason was so weird. This guy didn't look like a normal person. You should be careful."
Guan Ciying was stunned for a moment, then nodded vigorously and hugged his suitcase.
It seemed that those people had finally come.
Guan Ciying couldn't help but feel a bit nervous.
Guan Ciying, you've learned martial arts for more than ten years!
You should be able to fight a spy... right?
The handsome man frowned, looking quite pitiful.
Hua Qingqing handed the book to him, then hugged her bag, tilted her head, and fell asleep.
Guan Ciying: "?"
He looked down. It was the Chinese version of *Wuthering Heights*. He had just turned a page when he heard a voice from beside him.
"Don't make yourself so nervous. You look like a thief. If something happens, just shout out. Come on, all evil spirits will be exposed under the light of socialism!"
"..."
The two-and-a-half-day train journey ended.
Hua Qingqing got off the train and took a deep breath of fresh air.
The man beside her was wearing a white shirt and black trousers. His hair was messy but he still looked handsome.
People passing by would at least stare at him for half a minute.
Hua Qingqing took out the watch and said goodbye to him.
But after walking a few steps, her curiosity was piqued by the commotion behind her. She turned around and saw the poor guy who had given her the Rolex watch was hugging a bearded man tightly.
This idiot!
She had told him so many times that if he couldn't handle it, he should call for help!
Hua Qingqing quickly stuffed the watch into her pocket and shouted, "Call the police quickly! That bearded man is a spy!"
This shout really worked better than anything else.
Hearing the word "spy", the crowd immediately surrounded the bearded man spontaneously, looking at him menacingly.
Bearded man: !!!!
Guan Ciying was holding the suitcase. His handsome face was covered with injuries, but his smile was bright.
"Thank you, comrade! We've been on the train together for two days. May I have the honor to know your name?"
Seeing that there were two escorts behind him.
Hua Qingqing didn't say anything more. She waved her hand and said, "A hero never reveals their origin. I'll tell you next time if we're fated to meet again. Bye."
Guan Ciying watched her graceful back and for the first time understood the meaning of being captivated.
Hua Qingqing left the train station and headed straight for the cadre compound according to the address.
Passing by one old house after another, Hua Qingqing's eyes lit up.
These houses would be worth billions in two or three decades!
She had to find someone to ask how much they cost.
She wondered if her savings would be enough to buy one...
Hua Qingqing asked for directions along the way. As the view became more and more open, the white-walled and red-tiled cadre buildings appeared in front of her.
Hua Qingqing looked down at herself. Her clothes and pants were right!
They were very old, which was very in line with the rural look of this era.
It was just that she had eaten well recently, and her face had become a bit rounder.
Hua Qingqing curled her lips and showed a bright smile, then walked towards the security office.
"Hello, comrade. May I ask if Hua Jia lives here?"
The guard was a young guy in uniform. His expression was serious, which was quite intimidating.
"Who are you?"
"I'm Hua Qingqing, Hua Jia's daughter. I'm from the Five-Star Production Brigade. I'm here to find my dad."
After hearing her answer, the guard's expression softened a lot.
He took out a notebook and asked her to write her name on it.
Hua Qingqing obediently did as she was told. Then the guard called someone over to take her there.
Hua Qingqing bowed to the guard. The guard was quite touched and sighed what a good child she was.