Winter break was short to begin with, and with the New Year festival right in the middle, it seemed to pass much faster than summer vacation.
In a flash, it was just past the twentieth of the twelfth lunar month, with only a mere seven or eight days left until the New Year.
Zhao Rui and Zhao Ke had grown tired of staying at home, so they decided to return to their hometown for a few days.
Not only were their elders there, but the beautiful mountain and river scenery offered a freedom that truly surpassed the city.
Once the two brothers made up their minds, they acted immediately, booking tickets and hopping on a long-distance bus headed for their hometown.
With the popularization of private cars, many families had switched to driving themselves for daily travel, and few people took the bus anymore.
Even city buses weren't very crowded.
However, during the New Year holiday, even on less busy routes, the bus was packed to the brim.
