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Chapter 136: A Ride
Z City is just a river away from another Z City, but the train from one Z City to the other takes quite a detour. It’s much easier to take a bus and cross by ferry.
At this moment, on a medium-sized passenger vehicle on the Yangtze Ferry, Yang Xiaoyou rested her chin on her hand, feeling a bit bored as she gazed out at the scenery. Her father used to have a second-hand car in the country, but after losing his license due to speeding, and with both of them often traveling, they decided to forgo that expense.
Of course, the trouble that came with saving that money was now becoming apparent. The Spring Festival is the most traditional holiday in the Chinese Empire, and every year, the passenger flow before the festival exceeds that of all other places combined.
Yang Xiaoyou's parents were quite late in making arrangements, and it took some effort from Qi Qiusheng to secure three short-distance tickets.
“When we get to Grandma's House, you better behave. If you make her angry, I swear I’ll give you a beating,” Yang Kai said as he stepped off the bus for a smoke and then returned.
“It seems like you’re always the one who makes them angry. I hardly ever talk back, yet you still have the nerve,” Yang Xiaoyou replied, feeling a bit exasperated by her father's advice.
After all, she was still her mother’s daughter and had blood ties to Grandma's House. Although her previous sulky demeanor hadn’t won her much favor, she still managed to receive red envelopes each year.
However, her father, who had taken her mother away, had a rather unfortunate standing there. Although his behavior had become relatively "gentle" over time, it was still somewhat excessive compared to ordinary people.
“Fine, then you need to stop me from making them angry; otherwise, I’ll still have to hit you,” Yang Kai said awkwardly after being retorted. It was only natural for a father to discipline his son.
Hearing this made Yang Xiaoyou chuckle lightly. In front of these two fellows, she would always have to keep her head down—now and in the future—regardless of her own strength or influence.
With that thought in mind, Yang Xiaoyou leaned against the car window, a faint smile appearing on her lips as she felt a sense of tranquility wash over her. She seemed to truly enjoy the atmosphere at that moment.
With the jade pendant hanging on his chest, Yang Xiaoyou entered a strange state. His inner personality, which originally differed significantly from his own, began to resonate with his parents' shared emotions. Coupled with the soothing influence of the pendant, he found himself in a state of high alignment with his true self.
Moreover, this synchronization did not affect his subjective judgment or personality; it seemed that if this continued, they would eventually merge.
However, just at that moment, the vibration of the ship docking jolted Yang Xiaoyou awake.
Reflecting on the state he had just experienced, he felt a twinge of regret but also a hint of relief. If it weren't for this interruption, perhaps he could have resolved the issues with his inner personality once and for all.
Whether this was good or bad was hard to determine; being interrupted seemed to be fate's design.
Even though he had awakened midway, there was still some change. At the very least, Yang Xiaoyou could sense that the previously dull inner personality had gained a bit more vitality.
During the outbreak of the Tokyo Virus, there were several times when he was pushed to the brink of despair. He had suppressed his inner personality because it was somewhat rigid and frustrating.
Undoubtedly, his inner personality surpassed human limits in terms of combat experience, skills, and proficiency. With his current physical capabilities, the energy he could unleash would be terrifying.
However, since it relied solely on instinct, there was no telling when it might go berserk during a fight. It could be useful in one-on-one situations where safety could be ensured afterward.
But in environments like Tokyo back then, it could easily attract more troublesome Zombie Tides. Moreover, it might resort to life-for-life tactics; solving one problem could lead to even greater troubles later on.
Now that an unexpected change had occurred, it seemed he could occasionally let another side of himself out for some fresh air.
To fundamentally resolve the issue, he needed to start with these Aspects.
Z City was a burgeoning prefecture-level city. Due to a senior leader from the ruling party hailing from here, its development had been rapid in recent years. However, the population growth had not kept pace with the city's expansion, resulting in a considerable density of people on the streets.
The frequency of taxis, buses, and other forms of transportation here is much higher than in other cities, even surpassing some third-tier cities.
This time, at the bus station where Yang Xiaoyou and the others arrived, it was not the same station they visited two years ago. It seemed to have undergone expansion or some other changes, and it was located further from the city center.
With vehicles already scarce, and now that it was nearing the end of the year, Yang Xiaoyou and the others found themselves unable to hail a taxi.
"I'll contact my brother to come pick us up," Qin Meng sighed upon seeing the situation. They had come here intending not to cause any more trouble, but this predicament only made things more annoying.
"Forget it. My brother is really busy. Tsk, I'll go," Yang Kai clearly wasn't enthusiastic about this suggestion.
Before he could finish his sentence, a long luxury limousine drove past them, catching the attention of several waiting passengers.
After traveling a short distance, for some unknown reason, the limousine suddenly stopped and then turned around to head back toward them. As it approached Yang Xiaoyou and the others, a window slid down to reveal a stunningly beautiful face with an expression of surprise.
"Wow, it's really you! How come you, cough, Yang Xiaoyou, are here?" Liu Lianyue's strikingly beautiful face combined with her delicate demeanor was incredibly captivating.
Yang Xiaoyou looked at the familiar business-like expression on her face and couldn't help but twitch his mouth. Even turning off his phone hadn't allowed him to escape this encounter. However, it seemed she was equally surprised to see him here; it truly felt like a fateful coincidence.
"I actually wanted to ask you! I'm here with my parents for New Year's at Grandma's house."
"Uh, didn't I spend time with you? My hometown is right here. Well, get in! You probably won't find a car now; I'll give you a ride," Liu Lianyue smiled while maintaining her business-like demeanor. However, there was a hint of annoyance in her eyes directed at Yang Xiaoyou for disappearing without notice.
Despite that, she opened the car door and prepared to give them a lift.
"And who is this?" Yang Kai asked, surprised that this obviously well-off girl knew his precious younger brother. Meanwhile, Qin Meng scrutinized Liu Lianyue's figure with an assessing gaze as she stepped out of the car.
She murmured to herself, "Natural birth type, the milk supply should be sufficient."
Hearing what she was saying, Yang Xiaoyou felt an urge to cover her mouth. No wonder Qi Menglu taught Feng Lin some strange things; it seemed to have come from her.
Liu Lianyue, although not catching exactly what Qin Meng had said, felt a bit uneasy under that gaze. Still, she managed to force a smile and said, "Uncle and Auntie, I'm Yang Xiaoyou's classmate. I sit right behind him, and we're in the same club. It's no big deal."
After hearing Liu Lianyue's words, Yang Kai and Qin Meng nodded in relief. They then didn't hesitate to get in the car. Throughout this time, the driver remained silent, diligently performing his duties and maintaining a professional demeanor.
Once they had picked up Yang Xiaoyou and her family, the vehicle slowly started moving again.
Inside the car, after Yang Xiaoyou's family had settled in, there was no sense of crowding at all. Liu Lianyue took out some snacks from the car's mini-fridge to offer them.
Faced with the food, Yang Xiaoyou showed no signs of politeness. After all, this fellow knew her appetite well. Plus, before she went to Tokyo for the competition, he had often helped prepare her lunch.
Now it was time to eat.
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