Even though the distance from Jianglan to Lin'an is just over 300 kilometers, the speed of the green train is frustratingly slow. It often detours into towns, stopping frequently, making the over 300-kilometer journey take a whole seven hours.
The train departs at eight in the morning and is expected to reach Lin'an by three in the afternoon, provided there are no delays.
At first, Qin Shiqing chatted idly with Su Zelin, but soon fatigue set in, and she fell into a deep sleep.
While young people are usually full of energy and wouldn't be tired by a seven-hour train ride, Qin Shiqing had insomnia last night. Thinking about her first trip far from home, deep down, she felt a reluctance to leave. It wasn't until nearly dawn that she managed to close her eyes for a bit, and shortly thereafter she got up for breakfast and caught the train, so she found it hard to endure at this point.
