Chapter 466: Arrival at Rong City
"Of course, if caught, getting beaten up is the least of worries. If things go south, you might end up in the cell, and it’s not a pleasant place to be. You’d get nothing but unsifted cornmeal dumplings for meals, often just salted vegetables or none at all. Cabbage and radish soup would be considered good food there, yet even then, it’s not guaranteed to fill you up..."
Thinking about those days, Houzi felt like wiping away his tear.
Seeing the conductor gone, Lin Chuxia teased Houzi, "Having food at all isn’t bad. What, did you expect the government to serve you well after committing a crime?"
Houzi quickly flashed a grin, "Indeed, indeed. That’s why one must stay on the right path. Whether swallowing bran or gnawing on vegetables, one must live uprightly, be worthy of the government above and deserving of one’s parents below..."
Lin Chuxia turned her head and saw, sure enough, Liu Guoqiang had come inside.
This Houzi.
This little episode gave Lin Chuxia and others a deeper understanding of Liu Guoqiang; having him on the journey added a layer of security.
The rest of the trip went smoothly. During the day, everyone played cards to pass the time, and at night they took turns napping or gathered around to chat quietly.
Lin Chuxia saw Wang Tianxue gazing distractedly at the twinkling lights outside the window and moved closer to ask, "Missing your child?"
Xiao Long was nine months old, at his cutest age.
Aunt Jia had been looking after him these days.