"First, this location isn't safe enough, and it's best for a single female not to stay here. Second, the last train has already left, and the train station will close within half an hour."
The train station is going to close?
I was stunned for a moment. Why wasn't this mentioned in the textbooks?
But what he was saying was all in good faith; however, where could I go? I looked outside. What time was it? How come all the cafes were closed?
"Did you understand what I said? Okay, then let me repeat in English..."
I quickly put up my hand to stop him, honestly saying, "Look at my luggage; I don't know where to go."
The young officer looked at me, a troubled expression on his face. He went back to consult with his colleagues and, after some discussion, those few people smiled at me. Now I felt my initial thoughts were too rash, and I felt a bit embarrassed for troubling them.
