Li Qiao had just finished packing when Zhou Ya asked for her specific contact information at school, "We could become pen pals in the future."
Considering they were from the same hometown, Li Qiao readily agreed, "Sure."
Young people have many topics to talk about, so the journey that followed was no longer dull as they shared amusing stories from their respective schools.
Laughter erupted from time to time.
The next morning, as the two girls got off early, Li Qiao lamented with reluctance, "Happy times are always so fleeting."
Qin Jin could relate deeply, after settling her in, he too had to return to his hometown to attend to his business.
That afternoon, the train reached its final destination, Li Qiao and Qin Jin settled down in a nearby hostel, and early the next morning they went back to the station with big and small bags, spotting a young woman holding a Beijing University sign.
Li Qiao stepped forward to introduce herself.
