Yunyi woke up again to the sound of a child’s crying.
Huo Jingrui stood up when he heard the movement from the top bunk. "Awake? Hungry?"
Yunyi hummed vaguely. She didn’t get up immediately, instead asking, "What time is it?"
Huo Jingrui reached out and brushed her hair aside. "It’s almost seven."
Yunyi said in a sweet, wheedling tone, "I’ll get up and wash now. You go buy breakfast." 𝐟𝗿𝐞𝚎𝚠𝐞𝚋𝕟𝐨𝚟𝐞𝕝.𝕔𝕠𝚖
Huo Jingrui’s face softened. "Alright."
Hearing their conversation, the woman in the middle bunk across from them looked over, a hint of envy flashing in her eyes.
Yunyi felt the gaze from across the aisle and looked up.
Their eyes met. The woman smiled at Yunyi and nodded.
Yunyi returned the smile and nodded too, acknowledging the greeting.
Yunyi went to wash up. By the time she had finished, Huo Jingrui was back. He had bought millet porridge, boiled eggs, steamed buns, a serving of soy-braised beef, and a portion of pickled vegetables. "Try these and see if you like them," he said. "When we get back to the Capital, I’ll take you out for some really delicious food."
Actually, there was plenty of delicious food in her space, but Huo Jingrui had warned Yunyi before they boarded the train not to risk revealing it. After all, the train was crowded, and prying eyes were everywhere.
Just as Huo Jingrui finished speaking, a woman’s voice came from the upper bunk. "So much good food, and you’re still asking if it suits her taste? Such typical capitalist airs."

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