Chapter 60: Picking Up Passengers at the Station

Switches are the sunrise and sunset for lights, and the sunrise and sunset are the switches for lights.

Lin Junsheng gently opened his eyes, and the sky outside the window still retained a faint, whitish hue like a fish's belly.

A touch of morning light was quietly probing into the room, foretelling that today would also be a fine day.

Lin Junsheng stretched lazily, sat up from the bed, and a nameless sense of anticipation welled up in his heart.

Liu Jingjing was arriving today.

He slipped into his slippers and walked lightly toward the living room.

Lin Huijuan was currently busy preparing breakfast in the kitchen, and the symphony of pots and pans echoed in the air.

"Xiaosheng, you're up so early."

Lin Huijuan turned her head, her face beaming with a warm smile.

"Yeah, went to bed early so I woke up early."

Lin Junsheng responded with a smile, his eyes flashing with the vitality and youthful spirit unique to a young man.

It was just that his walk still had a slight limp, which made Lin Huijuan's heart ache.

He walked to the kitchen door, watching Lin Huijuan skillfully handling the tableware, and a warm current surged in his heart.

Indeed, it had been a long time since he last experienced this kind of family life.

He actually found himself somewhat nostalgic for the days he spent living with Zheng Qiushui.

However, all that had already become the past, yet he was still lingering on thoughts of others.

"I've got your toothbrush and towel ready for you. Wash up first, and we'll have breakfast in a moment."

"I cooked mung bean porridge for you all. I'll go buy some deep-fried dough sticks and flower rolls later, so breakfast will be plentiful."

Lin Huijuan's words were filled with a love for life and care for her family.

Before long, Liu Guoan, Liu Siyao, and Lin Junwei all woke up one after another, and the house instantly became lively.

At the dining table, the aroma of mung bean porridge filled the air, paired with the soon-to-arrive deep-fried dough sticks and flower rolls.

Everyone sat around together, eating and chatting.

Lin Junsheng was reminded of a line from the Hong Kong film *It's a Wonderful Life*.

"I've said it I don't know how many times, what does eating breakfast have to do with eating food? A family simply uses this opportunity to chat; eating food is just an excuse. If a family doesn't even stay together to eat breakfast, they might not run into each other once in ten years."

Decades later, when everyone was busy with work, it might truly become impossible for them to ever have breakfast together.

He had also experienced that kind of life, writing scripts in the crew for months at a time, or even spending an entire year with the production crew.

He and Zheng Qiushui hadn't spent many days together in a year.

After breakfast, because she had to go to work, Lin Huijuan had to leave in a hurry, but she specifically requested a leave for the afternoon.

At noon today, Lin Junsheng and Liu Siyao would meet up with Liu Jingjing to get some food and go shopping.

Before heading out, Lin Huijuan did not forget to instruct Liu Siyao: "Siyao, since you're staying home with nothing to do, wash the dishes."

Liu Siyao pouted, looking somewhat reluctant.

At this moment, Lin Junsheng spoke up: "I can wash them, Sister Huijuan."

However, Lin Huijuan smiled and shook her head, saying: "You're a guest, how can we let you wash the dishes? Siyao, don't be lazy, hurry up."

With that, she gave Liu Siyao a glare, grabbed her bag, and went out along with Liu Guoan.

Lin Junwei also shouldered her schoolbag and went off to school.

The house instantly grew quiet, leaving only Lin Junsheng and Liu Siyao behind.

Liu Siyao looked at the bowls and chopsticks on the table and said playfully to Lin Junsheng: "You know the drill."

A trace of cunning danced in her eyes.

Lin Junsheng naturally understood her intention; he smiled and walked into the kitchen to start washing the dishes.

His movements were practiced and gentle, resembling those of a skilled hand.

Back when he was a lone screenwriter, he used to cook and wash dishes by himself as well.

He had grown accustomed to such matters.

After finishing the dishes, he stepped out of the kitchen and found Liu Siyao leisurely sitting on the sofa reading a book.

Lin Junsheng also picked up a newspaper to read up on the latest national policies.

If he wanted to make enough money to cure his foot, relying merely on this small amount was far from enough.

He needed to rack his brains for other methods.

After a long while, Lin Junsheng checked the grandfather clock in his aunt's house; it was nearly ten o'clock.

"Sister, we should be about ready to leave to pick up Liu Jingjing," Lin Junsheng reminded.

Hearing this, Liu Siyao immediately put down her magazine, a flash of excitement in her eyes: "Alright, let's go!"

The two of them tidied up briefly and headed toward the station.

The ten o'clock sunshine was already burning hot, and they were drenched in sweat after walking only a short distance.

Finally, they arrived at the station.

People were coming and going at the station, extraordinarily bustling.

They stood at the exit, anxiously waiting for Liu Jingjing to appear.

Before long, a train slowly pulled into the platform, and the crowd began to surge.

"Look, isn't that Liu Jingjing?"

Liu Siyao suddenly pointed at a figure amidst the crowd and shouted.

Lin Junsheng followed her pointing finger and saw a girl wearing jeans paired with a patterned shirt dragging a suitcase out of the platform.

Her hair was tied in a high ponytail, making her look youthful, exuberant, and full of vitality.

Standing by the platform, Lin Junsheng and Liu Siyao finally welcomed their long-awaited guest.

They hurried forward to greet her like warm sunlight in summer, smiling all over their faces as they called out to her.

Liu Jingjing also spotted them at this moment, and her face immediately burst into a brilliant smile, bright and moving like blooming flowers in spring.

"Jingjing, you're finally here! I've waited for you for so long!"

Liu Siyao grabbed Liu Jingjing's hand, shaking it like a child who had just received a beloved toy, her excitement bubbling over.

Liu Jingjing smiled and nodded, "I've missed you too! I'm so happy to be able to come this time! It feels like it's been ages, and I have so much to talk about."

Meanwhile, Lin Junsheng standing beside them stood there blankly, like a ragdoll suddenly forgotten in a corner.

He looked at Liu Jingjing, then looked at Liu Siyao, muttering inwardly: What was he supposed to be then? Was he just an incidental accompanying guest?

Putting on an act, Liu Jingjing seemed to only then notice Lin Junsheng's existence and said with some surprise: "Eh, Lin Junsheng, why are you here too?"

Seeing this, Liu Siyao quickly smoothed things over: "Oh, Xiaosheng? He just happened to be visiting relatives at my house. I didn't expect you to be coming to the county town too; what a coincidence!"

Liu Jingjing smiled and nodded: "Is that so? Then what are we going to do now? Are there any fun plans?"

Liu Siyao thought for a moment, checked the time, and said: "It's getting late, I'll take you to get something good to eat! You haven't had restaurant food in a long time either; the taste is exceptionally good, you're bound to love it!"

Upon hearing this, Liu Jingjing's eyes lit up immediately: "Great! I was just getting hungry, let's go, let's go!"

At this point, Lin Junsheng finally snapped out of his daze. He looked at Liu Siyao with eyes full of confusion and incomprehension.

Liu Siyao seemed to see right through his thoughts and whispered in his ear: "Why are you so dense? If I had said you were here right from the start, would Liu Jingjing have come? Aren't I doing this to create an opportunity for you?"

Hearing this, Lin Junsheng experienced a sudden flash of enlightenment; so Liu Siyao had gone to such thoughtful lengths!

He glanced at Liu Siyao and gave a nod.

Liu Siyao then added: "Be a bit sharp and leave a good impression on Jingjing."