The two soon boarded the train to the capital, a journey of about eight hours. They would arrive near evening.
At noon, Zhang Dali rubbed his stomach. "Right, Chen Pi, did you bring any food?"
"No, aren't you the chef? You didn't bring any?" Chen Shu's eyes widened. "Then why is your bag so bulky?" He opened Zhang Dali's backpack and was instantly stunned, saying incredulously, "You actually brought pots and pans!!"
A clatter of sounds spread, and people in the carriage turned to look. Zhang Dali took it back with great care. "I'm a chef, what else would I bring?"
Chen Shu rubbed his forehead. "Is there anyone more outrageous than you?"
"Of course there is!" Zhang Dali nodded seriously. The other passengers looked on with curiosity. Zhang Dali then took a urea bag from Chen Shu's bag.
"Holy crap, you're bringing out the secret weapon?" Chen Shu immediately stuffed it back. "I'm a beast tamer, of course I have to bring this!"
The conversation between the two left everyone in the carriage completely bewildered. "What are these two guys here for?"
Fortunately, there was lunch on the train. After eating, Zhang Dali started to doze off. "Looks like I won't encounter any options today."
Chen Shu yawned. Another important reason he bought a train ticket was to trigger the next option. Since he hadn't encountered one, he also began his afternoon nap.
The train was about to arrive at Bei Li City. The ordinary urea bag and iron pot were surprisingly fierce!
Soon, the train police arrived, expressed their thanks to the two, and then took the man away. However, their eyes seemed a little strange before leaving.
"Basic operation, basic operation!" Seeing the other passengers looking on with admiration, Chen Shu clasped his fists in response.
"Huh? Is that you?" Suddenly, a sweet-looking girl exclaimed.
Chen Shu looked her up and down, then said, "Although my charm is astounding, please don't use such a cliché pickup line."
Zhang Dali's eyes widened, recalling something. He tugged Chen Shu. "It's that person who borrowed usurious loans," he whispered.
"Huh? Someone borrowed my usurious loans? I don't remember?" Chen Shu still looked confused, with no recollection.
Zhang Dali reminded him again, "It's you, you got close, then covered your eyes and said 'I didn't see it, I didn't see it...'."
"Oh~~~" Chen Shu looked suddenly enlightened, finally remembering. "So that's what you look like!"
"You don't remember me?" Wang Qinghan's eyes widened, surprised that the other person had no impression of her at all.
Chen Shu explained forcefully, "I told you at the time, I didn't see it, so I definitely didn't see it!"
Wang Qinghan snorted, "For both of you to be so tall and strong, you just walked away like that back then."
Chen Shu blinked. "Debts must be repaid, isn't that only natural? We couldn't help it!"
"But that was usurious loan."
"You borrowed it yourself, though." Chen Shu retorted righteously, "Besides, the violent killing reward from the system was too good!"
Wang Qinghan didn't say much more. It was their duty not to help, and helping them was a kindness. Since neither knew each other, there was no kindness to speak of.
"By the way, are you two going to the capital?" Wang Qinghan asked.
Zhang Dali put away his iron pot and replied, "Yes, I'm going to take the exam for Culinary University."
"No wonder you're so well-prepared!" Wang Qinghan smiled.
Chen Shu suddenly remembered something and said cautiously, "I say, aren't you going to the capital to evade debt?"
Wang Qinghan said, "I already repaid my debts!"
"Then what are you going to the capital for? You even left your sister behind."
Wang Qinghan clearly didn't want to say more, stammering, "I'm traveling."
"Let's just hope you don't implicate us."
The three chatted along the way, and their relationship improved considerably, gaining a basic understanding of each other. In the evening, they arrived at Kyoto East Station. Following the bustling crowd, the three left the train station.
"We'll meet again someday, so let's part ways here!" Chen Shu clasped his fists and prepared to leave Wang Qinghan.
"It's cheaper to share a taxi," Zhang Dali whispered from the side.
Chen Shu also lowered his head and said, "Are you stupid? Who knows if she's running from debt? What if she implicates us."
"Goodbye!" Chen Shu and Zhang Dali, carrying their bags, turned and left.
"Look at the legs!" Just then, a sharp shout rang out.
"Where? Where are you looking at legs?" Chen Shu and Zhang Dali looked around, searching for the target.
In an instant, a figure appeared behind them. Chen Shu was instantly kicked and stumbled, almost falling.
"Holy crap! There's a hooligan!" Chen Shu couldn't help but shout, wondering who was so arrogant as to kick him in public. Did they really think a powerful outsider couldn't beat a local ruffian?
Before he could finish shouting, he was hit on the back of the head again. Chen Shu's expression turned angry. "Let me remind you, you're provoking the Nanjiang Fierce Bandit right now."
"Bang!"
"Nanjiang Fierce Bandit, right? Another blow came."
"Hey, that's too much, too much."
"Bang!"
"Too much, right!"
"Zhang Dali."
"Bang!"
"Zhang Dali, right!"
"Sister Fang, I was wrong." Chen Shu covered his head with both hands, finally admitting defeat. A girl with short, neat hair stood with her arms crossed, a pleased smile on her lips. "Little brother, you know you were wrong now? You were quite brave online, weren't you?"