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Chapter 888 - 0888: The New Official Takes Office 6

Chapter 888: Chapter 0888: The New Official Takes Office 6

At this point, Xiaowang made sure to step out and take a quick look. Finding no one around, he came back and continued, "Because the nation has said it, free transportation, food, and accommodation, not a single penny of personal expense is needed. So, apart from those students who go to the Capital for serious studies on how to carry out the revolution, there are quite a few students who, under the guise of the revolution, freeload and travel everywhere. After all, not everyone has the money to travel. Wherever they go, they bring about a surge of chaos, each one lawless, doing whatever they please."

Xiaowang spoke through gritted teeth, yet he dared not show a hint of dissatisfaction on his face, for fear of being labeled a counter-revolutionary.

Feng Qingxue suddenly realized what was happening.

Lu Jiang had no idea, and frowned, "Isn’t there anyone managing this?"

If this continued, wouldn’t the railways be paralyzed? With so many students not spending a penny on food and lodging, where would the wasted money come from if not from the blood and sweat of the working people?

The most crucial thing was that such a situation would place a significant financial burden on the country.

The country was just beginning to develop, the economy was depressed, and a planned economy had to be implemented; how could it withstand such prolonged devastation?

"Manage?" Xiaowang shook his head, "Who would dare to? This is an official announcement from above, even published in the newspapers. The old leader met with his own guard multiple times, and it is said that including young students and teachers from all around, there are more than ten million people, leading to an increasing number heading to the Capital. The trains to the Capital, I hear, are packed to the brim, with not even room to place one’s foot down. Our train is still manageable; it only goes to Huaibei City, not to the Capital, and there are not too many students boarding."

"Packed full in the carriage, nearly fighting over our sleeper berths—if that’s not a lot, what is?" Lu Jiang said.

Xiaowang let out a sigh, "That’s because you haven’t seen the state of the trains going to the Capital. What I’m most afraid of now is them wanting to go to the Capital, getting off at Huaibei City and then taking a detour. The food on the train will definitely not be enough, and there won’t be enough hot water! But don’t worry, I’ll take your meal boxes away shortly and sneak the food to you later, hiding it under my coat."

If carried openly, it would be gone before reaching this carriage section.

The students in each carriage were like starving wolves; the food supply was not enough for their stomachs at noon today, and many were clamoring to expose the train staff for their poor attitude because they weren’t well-fed.

Not treating them well was seen as harboring thoughts against the revolution.

Xiaowang was almost scared out of his wits, busily running back and forth with the train conductor and other crew members, frantic and frazzled until now.

Feng Qingxue didn’t want to add to Xiaowang’s burden, patting his shoulder, "It’s okay, you don’t have to apologize, it’s not your fault. Don’t worry about us; see to the students’ needs first to avoid trouble."

"I can’t let you go hungry," Xiaowang felt bad.

"We won’t starve. I asked my child’s father to go to the dining car to buy food and get hot water. He has four pockets; even the students have some discernment. When they barged in today and saw our situation, they immediately backed out and didn’t disturb us."

Lu Jiang said firmly, "That’s right, Comrade Wang, don’t worry about us. We will take care of ourselves."

Seeing their serious attitude and that they weren’t joking, Xiaowang felt a warm gratitude inside and bowed thankfully before hurrying off upon hearing the noisy voices of students outside that needed to be dealt with.

Although he was unsure of the students’ destinations, they disembarked at Huaibei City along with Lu Jiang’s family.

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