Chapter 74

All of what Dan Xiaoling said and did was arranged by Xiao Yuanhang in advance. It could be considered a transition or buffer, so that when he appeared, it wouldn't seem so abrupt, making it easier for Minister Xu and others to accept him. Then, he could proceed with his next plan. Therefore, after Class B finished eating and took over the shift, Xiao Yuanhang did not rush to meet Minister Xu. Instead, he followed the work procedures and started doing his own tasks.

When he patrolled to the carriage where his master Li Guiying was, she pulled him into the crew room and took out a few hawthorn fruits from her backpack for him to eat. Li Guiying's kindness towards him was genuine, like a sister to her brother. Xiao Yuanhang, of course, could not be pretentious and started eating them.

While eating, Li Guiying asked, "Xiao, I heard you borrowed a lot of money from the people in the team at a high interest rate. What kind of business are you doing? You must be careful not to lose money. If you lose so much, how will you pay it back? It could affect your future."

Women tend to talk a lot and can't keep secrets, especially in Xiao Yuanhang's team, where, apart from him and the water supply attendant Lin Zhigang, the rest were women. Any news would spread throughout the team in no time. Although borrowing money was a secret, the borrower couldn't help but mention it during casual chats, so it was normal for Master Li Guiying to know.

Xiao Yuanhang didn't think Li Guiying was prying into his affairs but was genuinely concerned. He smiled and said, "Master, don't worry. The business I'm doing is guaranteed not to lose money, and I can ensure that I will pay everyone back on time."

Li Guiying nodded, relieved, and said, "That makes me feel better. I was just worried that this might affect your future. You're not even 20 and already a train conductor. In the future, you might become a deputy team leader or even a team leader. If this affects you, it could be a lifelong issue!"

"Thank you for your concern, Master. I will handle it well!" Xiao Yuanhang was very familiar with the team's situation and had considered this issue before borrowing money. However, he had no other channels to earn his first pot of gold. Although there might be some gossip, as long as he paid the money back on time with sufficient interest, the matter would naturally resolve itself.

Xiao Yuanhang returned to the dining car and sat for a while before getting up to patrol the sleeping car. When he passed the soft sleeper car, he did not go to Room 3 to see Minister Xu. When he reached Carriage 12, he saw the water supply attendant Lin Zhigang and the carriage attendant Li Hongmei chatting, but this time not in the berth but on the side seats in the corridor.

As soon as they saw Xiao Yuanhang coming, they quickly stood up and said, "Conductor!"

"Hmm!" Xiao Yuanhang grunted, not even looking at them as he walked past. After Xiao Yuanhang disappeared from the carriage door, Li Hongmei punched Lin Zhigang and said angrily, "I told you Xiao Yuanhang would come to check soon, but you insisted on chatting with me. He caught us again, and if we get fined, you have to pay me!"

"Alright, alright, if we get fined, I'll pay you! I thought he wouldn't come for so long!" Lin Zhigang was now somewhat afraid of Xiao Yuanhang. In the last shift, he almost got transferred to the fleet. If it weren't for Zhang Yaping, he would have been in trouble. Zhang Yaping had also warned him to be careful with Xiao Yuanhang in this shift.

"Conductor Xiao!" When Xiao Yuanhang walked to the passageway between Carriages 13 and 14, Wang Mingli, who was smoking there, called out to him. Wang Mingli had specifically come here to wait for Xiao Yuanhang. The sleeping berth issue had been resolved, and he had been given a lot of face, so he had to show his gratitude.

"Brother Wang, aren't you in Carriage 17? Why are you smoking here?" Xiao Yuanhang was surprised to see Wang Mingli, Li Chunfang's husband.

Wang Mingli smiled and said, "Conductor Xiao, I came here specifically to wait for you. You helped me so much today, this is a small token of my appreciation!" Saying this, he took out a roll of money and tried to give it to Xiao Yuanhang.

At that time, smoking was not prohibited on passenger trains. Passengers could smoke in the carriages, and the sleeping cars were not overcrowded, so no one was in the passageway. Wang Mingli chose this place to wait for Xiao Yuanhang. Each sleeping berth ticket was worth 50 yuan. On the platform, he had prepared to give 100 yuan if Xiao Yuanhang made it difficult for him, to ensure that the director got a sleeping berth. However, Xiao Yuanhang was very enthusiastic and did not mention or hint at anything, so he had a bit of a selfish thought and reduced it to 50 yuan. After all, 50 yuan was almost his monthly salary. Since the matter was already resolved, he could save some money.

Xiao Yuanhang quickly pushed Wang Mingli's hand away and said, "Brother Wang, we can't do this. We're all in the same section, and we see each other often. This is not right!"

"Conductor Xiao, don't think it's too little. It's just a small token. I often take this train, and other conductors have accepted it. You must accept it too!" Wang Mingli thought Xiao Yuanhang was dissatisfied with the amount and tried to put the money in his pocket.

Seeing that Wang Mingli didn't understand, Xiao Yuanhang's face turned serious, and he said, "Brother Wang, if you do this again, don't come to me for help in the future. Whether other conductors accept it or not is their business, but I will never accept it. This is my principle, please respect me!"

Taking small amounts of money ruins big things! Xiao Yuanhang would never do such a thing. Wang Mingli now realized that Xiao Yuanhang was not dissatisfied with the amount but genuinely refused to accept it. He was deeply moved. He often traveled by train, and Xiao Yuanhang was the first conductor who had helped him without asking for anything in return. He felt ashamed of his selfish thoughts.

Xiao Yuanhang's words were heavy, and Wang Mingli had no choice but to put the money away. He looked at Xiao Yuanhang seriously and said, "Conductor Xiao, I didn't want to give it, but I was forced to. If I didn't, I wouldn't have a sleeping berth. Honestly, you are the first conductor I've met who helped me without asking for anything. Compared to you, I feel even more ashamed!"

Saying this, Wang Mingli took out two packs of Liangyou cigarettes from his pocket. He had originally planned to give them to Xiao Yuanhang but hadn't had the chance. He pushed them into Xiao Yuanhang's hands and said, "Brother, I understand you don't want the money, but can you at least take these two packs of cigarettes?"

If Xiao Yuanhang refused the cigarettes, he would seem too aloof. He took the cigarettes and nodded, saying, "Alright, Brother Wang, I'll take the cigarettes. You should go back and rest early!"

"Alright, brother!" Wang Mingli, with mixed feelings, returned to Carriage 17 to rest...

After patrolling the sleeping car, Xiao Yuanhang returned to the dining car and discussed the situation on the train with the police chief Wang Keqin and the vehicle chief Zhao Baocheng. Seeing that the dining car chief Yang Dacheng was coming out of the kitchen, he stood up and said, "Brother Yang, I have four guests in the soft sleeper car, three adults and one child. Prepare a table for them tonight, four dishes and one soup, nothing too fancy, but the taste must be good!"

Yang Dacheng nodded and said, "No problem, do you have any special requests?"

Xiao Yuanhang said, "No special requests, just use what you have in the dining car, but make sure the dishes taste good!"

Yang Dacheng said, "Alright, you don't need to worry about it. I'll take care of everything. I'll cook the dishes myself today, just bring your guests over when it's ready!"

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