Chapter 279 Snowstorm, Train Delayed
The aroma of rice porridge wafted from the carriage. Lingxi's eyes lit up. She looked in the direction and saw a small stove in the middle of the carriage that she had found somewhere, with a steamer on it.

If my guess is correct, these are the buns they made yesterday morning.

Pei Yu saw her eyes on the stove and explained.

“When the train attendant came to deliver hot water early in the morning, the conductor came along with him. He was quite easy to talk to, and he mentioned something you had seen the last time you went to the capital.

The stove was exchanged between me and the conductor, and I used two kilograms of noodles.

After the Chinese New Year it was 1960, the most difficult time. Even the train conductor was short of fine grains.

Pei Yu brought two kilograms of noodles and only needed a stove and a basket of coal. It was such a simple thing.

Lingxi thought about it.

“It should be the one we took when we went to the capital last time. We also took the train at this time.

Last time, they took good care of us. Someone said hello to us. I guess it will be the same this time."

"No wonder……"

Pei Yu and Second Uncle Pei had guessed almost the same thing as before. Pei Yanning knew that they were coming and would definitely report and apply to their superiors. Someone had arranged the train in advance, and it was probably someone who knew the news in advance and might be someone who had a good relationship with Pei Yanning.

And the train conductor must have been reminded of this as well.

As for recognizing Lingxi by the number, it was probably from looking at the passenger information, or maybe something else.

Not bad at all.

At the same time, Uncle Pei and the old man were standing at the other side of the car window looking out, with serious expressions. When they saw Lingxi coming down, their expressions relaxed.

They moved the rectangular table and prepared to set the table for dinner, while at the same time dismantling Minghui's small bed to use as a chair.

Lingxi finished cleaning up quickly.

For breakfast, we had white porridge, steamed buns, pickles, a few small dishes with Lingxi, and a heated egg for each person.

Lingxi and the others didn't even need to say anything, Minghui helped peel the eggs one by one and was very thoughtful.

The three little ones were very well behaved. Each time they said thank you to their big brother, Minghui's little body became straighter and straighter.

The expressions on Lingxi and Pei Yu's faces were stiff during the meal.

The old man always looked cold and expressionless, but Uncle Pei was very calm.

Why is Uncle Pei so calm?
This is how the boys in the family used to take care of Lingxi, especially Pei Xuan. Pei Xuan is one year older than Lingxi and has been raised this way since childhood. Uncle Pei had already laughed about it a long time ago and has become very calm.

After dinner——

Minghui was having a great time playing with the three little ones by himself. Pei Yu, who had some free time, found a newspaper from somewhere and started reading it. Uncle Pei stood by the window and watched the snow again.

Lingxi held the goat's milk in her hands and drank it slowly for fun. She told Gu Si and Pei Yanning about this and laughed again.

Unexpectedly, when I turned around, I saw the girl smearing the water vapor on the window with her little fingers, and I couldn't tell whether she was drawing flowers or trees.

Lingxi found it funny and went over to hug the person and gave him a kiss.

"Are you dirty, huh?"

Little baby Hanhan was so excited, but she didn't expect to hear her mother say such a thing. She pouted and turned to look at her second uncle.

Pei Yu didn't know whether to laugh or cry.

"It's okay, just keep playing."

As soon as Pei Yu finished speaking, Minghan, the little darling, immediately showed a big smile. Pei Yu's heart melted. He then looked at Lingxi and said, "Let her play. She will be washed soon. Our Minghan is very clean and never puts anything in her mouth!"

Lingxi: “…”

When she lowered her head, she saw a smug expression on little baby Hanhan's face.

Lingxi: “…”

!!! Is she showing off that her second uncle favors her?

Lingxi glared at Pei Yu, turned around to call for some help, and saw that the old man had already sat back on the sofa, flipping through a chess book, while Second Uncle Pei was still staring out the window.

Lingxi was really curious.

"Uncle, what are you looking at?
You didn't sleep much last night, so you might as well take a nap now."

Lingxi remembered that it was Second Uncle Pei who was on guard last night.

Uncle Pei smiled gently, walked back to the stove and sat down.

"Uncle is fine, it's just that the snow is too heavy."

He was worried that something might happen on the road. It would be terrible if the snow was heavy enough to bury the railroad tracks or something else.

Pei Yu stood up after hearing this, looked out the window, and frowned: "Not only is the snow heavy, but the wind is also strong."

I'm afraid something is really going to happen.

There are some things that I just can’t help but think about. The train stopped just before noon.

Lingxi initially thought that they had arrived at another station and would stop for a few minutes before leaving.

however--

Not!
At this time, the train stopped in a place where there was no village or shop nearby.

There was a vast expanse of white all around, with no sign of any buildings.

Not long after, the train attendants came to inform each carriage that the snow was too heavy and the tracks were buried. The branch tracks were frozen and the train could not turn. It had to stop and they had to go down to melt the snow artificially.

Pei Yu sat there for a while, but after thinking about it, he stood up and said, "Grandpa, Dad, Ling Xier, I'll go out and see if you need any help."

Pei Yu is not a pushover. He had a deal with the train conductor regarding stoves and noodles. If he goes there now, he will be seen as someone who knows how to handle things. Next time he takes this train, others will naturally give him some face.

This is how he has been living outside over the years, traveling from all over the world and making friends everywhere he goes.

Uncle Pei waved his hand and let him go.

"You don't have to worry about this." He and the old man are here.

With so much snow now, the train has to slow down when it is moving. If the road freezes when it encounters a fork, the train has to stop and melt the snow artificially...

It’s really troublesome!

Uncle Pei had a headache. Seeing Lingxi curious, he told her what happened here. This was the first time they encountered a freezing situation. As they walked further, he didn't know how many times they would encounter it and how long they would be delayed on the road.

Lingxi was stunned for a moment, then understood what Uncle Pei meant, and her expression became serious.

You have to know that the supplies on the train are limited.

If we are really delayed like this, it would be fine if we can stop in the city to resupply on the way, but if we are stuck in the wilderness all the time, then -

This is what Uncle Pei is worried about. It’s okay for them, but some people who can only afford a few steamed buns on the road have a really hard life.

However, there was no telling when the ice outside would thaw, and even if the train started moving, it would certainly slow down, and the train would be late, and not just a little bit late...

Lingxi stayed for a while, then stood up and told Uncle Pei and the old man where she was going.

"I went to the bathroom!"

Uncle Pei nodded: "Be careful, don't go too far, if you encounter anything, shout, Uncle can hear you."

The bathroom is outside and is shared by two rooms.

The box is so small that if the door is not closed, you can still see people.

Lingxi nodded.

know!