Chapter 507: The Youth Special Train Departs

Yang Yin's words were a bit sudden, even bold, and Lu Cheng thought carefully, then decided to follow his heart.

"At least at this moment, it is."

Yang Yin faced the lake and said, "Me too."

After that came a stretch of silence, the breeze gently caressed the lake and also brushed the strands of hair on both foreheads.

When dusk fell, Lu Cheng had never felt such relaxation.

Pushing their bicycles toward the dormitory, the two walked slowly.

When they reached the dormitory steps, Yang Yin stood there and said, "I'll go up. I see you've sobered up; ride slower on the way home."

Lu Cheng nodded, and then Yang Yin prepared to return to the dormitory building; when she reached the stairwell, she turned around.

"Lu San'er, when you finish your duty and come back, would you like to walk around the school again?"

Lu Cheng nodded again.

Yang Yin smiled and said, "Then it's a date; you must keep your word."

After speaking, Yang Yin hurried up the stairs, and Lu Cheng rode his bicycle home.

Inside Da Za Yuan it was bustling; neighbors gathered in the inner courtyard to watch TV, and the programs were now a bit richer than before.

Previously they could only watch model operas; now after eight o'clock movies are shown, though the selection is limited and repeats are frequent.

When Lu Cheng entered the inner courtyard, the TV was broadcasting the old version of Underground War, and everyone leaned forward attentively.

"Sis..."

Lu Cheng found his sister and shoved his way over; Lu Ying moved aside a bit.

"Shh, don't talk..."

Lu Cheng wasn't interested in the movie, his hands resting on the back of his head, he glanced around but didn't see Sun Yan Hong.

Assuming she was at home, Lu Cheng was about to stand up and stretch his limbs when his sleeve was suddenly grabbed by his sister.

"Where are you going again?"

"I... I'm going to Hu Tong to use the restroom."

"Did you have something to say earlier? Then go quickly and come back quickly."

Since they told him to go and return fast, finding Sun Yan Hong for a massage would definitely take too long, so Lu Cheng gave up and sat back on the long bench.

"I think I don't need to pee anymore."

Lu Ying rolled her eyes and said, "Then speak quickly; after you're done I still have to watch TV."

Lu Cheng inhaled, "Then I guess after I finish telling you this, you won't feel like watching TV."

Lu Ying grew more impatient, "Can you stop beating around the bush? You're making me anxious to death."

Lu Cheng changed his posture, his hands braced on the bench.

"Look how anxious you are, the emperor isn't in a hurry..."

Seeing his sister about to explode, Lu Cheng stopped and said, "Alright, it's about Ning Ning's matter."

"Ning Ning?"

"Right, didn't I go to Lao Wu's house today? Everyone was there, and Lao Wu brought up with his mother the issue of raising Ning Ning..."

Lu Cheng spoke while watching his sister's reaction, but Lu Ying's face remained expressionless.

"It's about raising Ning Ning! Wu Zhekun had written to me before, but his mother seemed not very agreeable to it."

Lu Cheng added, "Hmm, indeed she's a bit reluctant, but this time Lao Wu is quite insistent; it feels like it could work."

"Really?" Lu Ying couldn't believe it for a moment; after all, Wu Zhekun had mentioned in his letter that his mother is strong‑willed, and decisions she makes hardly change.

Actually, when Lu Ying first learned of Wu Zhekun's intention to raise Ning Ning, she was very happy; if Ning Ning could go to the Wu family under their conditions, she would have a bright future.

Including Lu Ying, she now had a new impression of Wu Zhekun.

Although she hadn't studied him deeply, at least his willingness to raise Ning Ning proved Wu Zhekun is kind.

Lu Cheng replied, "Wu Zhekun's father is about to return to the Military District; he'll definitely discuss it at home, so whether it works or not, I expect news within a couple of days."

Lu Cheng, while speaking, remembered the bicycle: "Oh right, Wu Zhekun will surely come looking for you; then you can return the bicycle to him, I left it at the Car Shed."

"Got it," Lu Ying said, her gaze shifting to the TV, but just as Lu Cheng had said, after hearing that, she truly had no interest in watching TV.

Whether the Wu family ultimately agrees to raise Ning Ning remains uncertain.

As for Lu Cheng, he had no time to wait at home for news; the next day he went to the Train Police unit.

Regarding the Youth Special Train, a small meeting was convened.

Lei Zhan Ge did not attend; Lu Cheng chaired the whole session, and no one dared to voice opinions.

Because although everyone was a police chief, Lu Cheng's rank was two levels higher than theirs.

Honestly, Lu Cheng could now go to the Railway Branch below and become a Deputy Bureau Chief.

At the meeting, Lu Cheng first spoke about the Youth issue, mainly to draw everyone's attention.

"The group of Knowledgeable Youth is familiar to everyone; I even believe that among those present, some family members or relatives and friends have gone down to the countryside as Youth."

"Now the state has issued a corresponding Return-to-City Policy, and our department must actively cooperate, because our train is the final step in the Youth's return to the city."

"Therefore, we must accomplish this significant and arduous task. Depending on the regional distribution of Youth, in areas with many Youth the Special Train must run weekly; in areas with fewer Youth, based on the local Railway Bureau's feedback, it should run every half month or month."

After finishing the mission briefing, Lu Cheng stood and asked, "Did everyone understand?"

The others also stood and replied, "Understood."

Lu Cheng nodded, then told everyone to prepare on their own; he too would get ready immediately.

Because the Jingha Line he was responsible for penetrates the Northeast Region, and the number of Youth there is a huge figure.

Thus the task remains very arduous.

Departing from Capital City, the train carries regular passengers; only when it returns does it become the Youth Special Train.

News about the Youth Special Train will also be relayed by the Railway Branch along the line to the local Commune, so that Youth preparing to return to the city can make arrangements in advance.

Although the train had only just departed from the Capital City, feedback from the Railway Divisions along the line said that the Educated Youth were overjoyed to hear that a dedicated train was coming to transport them back to Hui Cheng.

In an instant, countless commendation letters were flying from all over the country, from all directions, to the Beijing Railway Bureau.

At this moment, Lu Cheng had just arrived at Chuncheng Railway Station and did not yet know about those commendation letters.

The train temporarily stopped at the station to rest, and Lu Cheng led Liu Jian'an and the others off the train, joining the Platform staff to maintain order on site.

Chuncheng is a major station with heavy passenger traffic, so the stop was longer—departing after half an hour.

While maintaining public security on site, Lu Cheng suddenly spotted a familiar figure among the crowd.

"Factory Director Zheng?"

That person was the Factory Director Zheng who, during Lu Cheng's first escort of military supplies when they encountered an avalanche, had without hesitation sent the workers from the Factory Area to clear the snow.

Lu Cheng had never known how to thank him, and upon seeing Factory Director Zheng, he excitedly stepped forward to shake hands.

Factory Director Zheng was also excited: "Lu Jingzhang, hello! This time, I came specifically to find you to seek help."