Quick Transmigration: Super Sweet! Suddenly Became the God’s Beloved - Chapter 4

Huo Changfeng couldn’t stand the stench any longer. He rose and walked to the front of the bus, approaching the driver. He slipped a pack of cigarettes into the driver’s hand and said politely, “Master, this smell is really unbearable, and it’s unsanitary to leave it here. Let’s stop for a bit. We promise to clean it up quickly and won’t delay the journey. What do you say?”

The driver glanced at the cigarettes in his hand, his expression softening. “Alright, there’s an open space up ahead. We’ll stop there to clean up, but make it quick.”

“Thank you, Master!” Huo Changfeng replied, turning to shout back to the passengers, “Comrades, the driver has agreed to stop! Let’s hurry and clean the aisle as soon as we can.”

The educated youths finally quieted down, casting grateful glances at Huo Changfeng.

After getting off the bus, the male educated youth who had vomited flushed crimson with embarrassment. He quickly grabbed cleaning tools and efficiently scrubbed away the mess.

As everyone reboarded, though the visible filth was gone, the lingering stench persisted, seeping into their nostrils. The passengers frowned, their stomachs churning with nausea.

Seeing Xie Mingze’s pained expression, Xie Qingci’s heart softened. He reached into his pocket and pulled out two special orange candies he had exchanged from the System Mall.

He peeled the wrapper off one candy and gently placed it in Xie Mingze’s mouth, then unwrapped the other and popped it into his own mouth.

As soon as the candy dissolved, its sweet, refreshing flavor spread through their mouths, instantly making them feel much better. The pain on their faces eased.

Xie Mingze smacked his lips and whispered, “Brother, this candy really works! I feel so much better now.”

Xie Qingci’s voice was gentle. “Mm, just tell me if you still feel sick.”

Xie Mingze nodded obediently. “Okay, Brother.”

Xu Haiting, sitting nearby, pinched his nose, clearly suffering. He lowered his voice and asked, “Comrade Xie, could I have a candy? I’m about to faint from this smell. I can’t take it anymore. I’ll give you something else when we get off the bus, okay?”

Xie Qingci glanced at him and pulled out the last candy from his pocket, handing it over. “No need to repay me. This is the last one.”

Xu Haiting grinned, eagerly accepting the candy. “Thanks, Comrade Xie! You’ve saved my life!”

Huo Changfeng, standing nearby, rummaged through his bag and found only two packs of White Rabbit milk candies—no other sweets.

He had been about to ask Xie Qingci for a candy to ease his discomfort, but Xie Qingci’s words made him suspect they were deliberately meant for him.

Huo Changfeng frowned slightly, a vague sense that Xie Qingci’s attitude toward him carried a subtle, different nuance compared to how he treated others.

Yet when he recalled their interactions over the past few days, nothing seemed particularly unusual, leaving him puzzled.

Xu Xiaoling, who had been watching Huo Changfeng closely, couldn’t help but feel a flicker of disdain at the scene. She rolled her eyes at Xie Qingci and muttered under her breath, “What a cheapskate.”

She immediately pulled a fruit candy from her pocket and offered it to Huo Changfeng with a warm smile. “Comrade Huo, here’s a fruit candy to help with the taste.”

Hearing this, Huo Changfeng took out a White Rabbit milk candy and offered it to Xu Xiaoling politely. “Thank you, Comrade Xu. I’ll trade you this for it.”

Xu Xiaoling’s eyes lit up at the sight of the White Rabbit milk candy, but she feigned politeness, waving her hand and saying coyly, “No need, Comrade Huo. These fruit candies aren’t worth much—I couldn’t possibly let you exchange them for White Rabbit milk candy. Please, don’t be so polite.”

As she spoke, she deliberately cast a disdainful glance at Xie Qingci, who was sitting nearby.

Huo Changfeng saw through her intentions, but he couldn’t call her out directly. Instead, he insisted, “Comrade Xu, if you won’t accept this, I can’t take your candies for free.”

Seeing Huo Changfeng’s persistence, Xu Xiaoling finally accepted the milk candy, giggling coquettishly. “Alright, Comrade Huo, then I won’t stand on ceremony.”

Huo Changfeng took the fruit candy. The moment he held it, he noticed it was warm.

The weather was already sweltering, and the candy had been kept in his pocket the whole time. By now, it had melted halfway, its sticky, gooey mass clinging to the wrapper.

Huo Changfeng frowned, a flicker of disgust crossing his face. Ultimately, he didn’t eat the candy, enduring the discomfort until they reached the Youth Office.

Xie Qingci observed the entire scene with amusement, noting Huo Changfeng’s conflicted and disgusted expression. A playful glint appeared in his eyes.

Fortunately, the journey was short, lasting only about half an hour before the bus came to a stop.

As soon as the doors opened, the passengers surged out like they were fleeing for their lives, scrambling to be the first off the bus.

Xie Qingci let out a long breath and stepped off the bus with two large bundles.

Behind him, Xie Mingze followed closely, carrying two smaller bundles and keeping pace with Xie Qingci’s steps.

Once everyone had gathered, the Youth Office representative stepped forward, cleared his throat, and began reading out the assignments.

“Huo Changfeng, Xu Haiting, Xie Qingci, Xie Mingze, Song Qingqing, Xu Xiaoling, Liu Shengsheng—the comrades whose names have been called will be assigned to Lu Family Village.”

The representative’s voice boomed clearly, carrying his words to every ear.

At that moment, the village chief of Lu Family Village stepped forward and shouted in a robust voice, “Lu Family Village is this way! All educated youth assigned here, please gather here!”

Hearing the call, the group exchanged glances before turning to follow the village chief toward Lu Family Village.

The village chief of Lu Family Village sized up the young people before him, his expression neutral. “You must be the educated youth assigned to our village, right?”

Xu Haiting was the first to respond with a smile. “Yes, Uncle. May we ask your name?”

The village chief nodded slightly. “I’m Lu Jiang, the village chief of Lu Family Village. Come find me if you need anything during your stay.”

Huo Changfeng offered a polite smile. “Thank you in advance, Chief Lu. As newcomers, we’ll rely on your guidance and support.”

“Mm,” Lu Jiang acknowledged with a nod. “Let’s go. It’s sweltering out here. You should get back to the Youth Office and rest.”

With that, he turned and started walking away.

Xie Qingci glanced at Xie Mingze, and the two brothers wordlessly picked up their luggage and followed Lu Jiang.

The others exchanged glances, hesitated briefly, then hurriedly fell into step behind them.

Lu Jiang led the group at a leisurely pace to the Youth Office. His gaze swept sideways, spotting his son leaning against a tree in the shade, squatting comfortably with an air of carefree ease.

He called out loudly, “Xingzhou, time to head back!”

Hearing the call, Lu Xingzhou leisurely stood up, a foxtail grass dangling from his lips, and ambled unhurriedly toward the group.

Xie Qingci instinctively looked up, his gaze settling on the man approaching at a leisurely pace.