The farce slowly died down. To Ren Xingchen's simmering resentment, Sheng Leyun went back to leisurely eating snacks with Grandma Gong and listening to her stories about the old days.
Afraid that Sheng Leyun would stir up more trouble, Xiao Xuezhen didn't dare try to scheme again, so he and Ren Xingchen kept to themselves for the rest of the journey.
Just before they got off the train, Grandma Gong held Sheng Leyun's hand and reminded her again, "Do you remember what Grandma told you? If anything happens, go find the police. Your situation is special. From what your stepfather said, you'll be living among acquaintances. They should know your father."
"When you get there, get the lay of the land with the neighbors first. That way, if something happens, you'll be able to find someone to help you quickly."
"And another thing—do you remember Grandma's address?"
