The train rattled dully as it rocked, the carriage packed tightly with people. Shi Suifeng stood beside his comrade, looking utterly fatigued despite his youth.
He yawned silently.
On the seats, three children sat together, drowsily leaning against the backrest. The oldest boy, Gu Ping, shifted his little brother inward a bit, taking up two seats for the three of them: "Uncle, sit for a while."
This wasn't the first time they offered their seats. The journey was long, and this time Shi Suifeng didn't decline: "Da Shi, you take a seat and rest for a while, switch with me in a few hours."
Having traveled together before, Da Shi didn't hesitate. He plopped down and closed his eyes without a word, quickly falling asleep.
— The quicker he sleeps, the more he can rest and eventually relieve Captain Shi.
After all, on the train these days, you never know who you might encounter. You couldn't be at ease without someone keeping watch.
