The Love of Passerby A

Chapter 596: A Survival Guide for Women in the Old Republic of China (135)

After seeing the other party flee in panic, Su Xiangran slowly closed the door of the private room.

There was a hint of contempt in her eyes, as if she had already expected this outcome. She looked up at Cao Shixun who was lying on the upper bunk, and the corners of her mouth raised slightly, revealing a sarcastic smile.

Su Xiangran thought: Is this the so-called confidant? It seems that he is not that loyal!

However, the disgusting smell in the room made Su Xiangran frown.

She reached out and opened the window a crack, hoping to let some fresh air into the room and dispel the unpleasant smell.

Immediately afterwards, Su Xiangran took out the mask she had prepared in advance from her bag and put it on.

This mask seemed to be the last line of defense between her and the odor, making her feel a little more at ease.

The people next door are quite "conscientious" and will send someone over to inquire about the situation every once in a while.

However, these people always stood at a certain distance from the door of the private room, appearing somewhat cautious.

At first, they would ask a few more questions, but later on, the inquiries became more and more perfunctory.

Some people even just knocked on the door of Su Xiangran's private room, then went back to their own private room door to ask briefly, and then hurried in.

Su Xiangran silently calculated the time and station.

Noon had passed, and she knew that her chance to get off was approaching.

She looked out the window from time to time, looking forward to that moment.

As time passed, she became more and more nervous.

Finally, after the train left the last small station it had to pass through, the group came over again to inquire about the situation, and Su Xiangran began to prepare to get off the train.

She first covered the small bed where she had slept with her coat, and then put the hat she had started wearing this morning over the coat to create the illusion that she was asleep.

Regardless of how long this can confuse these people, she believes that such an arrangement will at least have some effect.

Afterwards, Su Xiangran gently picked up the inconspicuous small western bag she was carrying and the rather neutral small suitcase, and then left the private room calmly.

However, she did not walk far, but quickly changed into men's clothes that had been prepared in the next carriage.

Despite this, she still kept the coat she was wearing when she first left the box to conceal the men's clothing underneath.

Then she continued forward a few carriages.

On the way, she noticed a mother and daughter sleeping in the aisle. They were huddled together and shivering.

Su Xiangran casually covered them with her coat. The coat was a burden to her, but it brought a little warmth to them.

At this moment, she was wearing a hat that was common in this era, and her long hair was cleverly hidden inside the hat.

Two mustaches were glued on her lips, making her look more like a man.

After walking along and passing several carriages, Su Xiangran found that all the seats were full of passengers.

Faced with this situation, she simply chose to squeeze into the narrow aisle like everyone else.

Due to the long period of crowding, she was also infected with the sweat smell of the people around her, but she did not care about these details. After all, this could also serve to conceal Su Xiangran's identity.

As the train gradually slowed down and slowly pulled into the next station, Su Xiangran's heartbeat involuntarily quickened.

Holding the suitcase tightly in my hand, I waited attentively, ready to get off the bus at any time.

After the train came to a complete stop, Su Xiangran quickly got off the train with the crowd.

This is Xucheng, a transportation hub, so many people got off the bus. Plus, her attire was inconspicuous, so she left the station smoothly.

After leaving the station, Su Xiangran looked at Xucheng, which was as prosperous as Haishi. Like many other people who got off the train, she hailed a passing rickshaw. Her destination was a shabby hotel that she had already inquired about.

When Su Xiangran came in with her luggage, the owner of the hotel was sleeping on the counter.

"Boss, I want to stay in the hotel." She knocked on the counter, "I want a single room."

The boss woke up quickly. He looked at Su Xiangran for a while and said, "Sir, our single rooms are very valuable!"

"I know. I've asked about it before." Su Xiangran said as she took something out of her small bag.

"You can't just pay to stay in our single rooms?" the boss tried again, "If you really want a single room, you can book a double room. It's the same price for two people. This way the room is bigger and more cost-effective."

Su Xiangran took out a card from her bag and slapped it on the table, saying unhappily, "Why do you have so many words? If I ask you to book a single room, just book a single room."

When the boss saw the card, his eyes widened immediately. He looked at Su Xiangran carefully, then put the card next to him and took a look at it. Then he changed his attitude and said in a flattering tone: "Okay, okay, please follow me.

If I had known you were coming, the room would have been ready long ago."

Su Xiangran followed the boss and walked a few steps inside, then passed through an inconspicuous small door and walked through a poorly lit corridor before arriving at her room.

The boss then introduced the facilities here and how to go out to her before she walked out respectfully.

After the other party left, Su Xiangran immediately locked the door, slumped down on the bed, and let out a long sigh of relief.