While waiting for the bus at the institute, other people were also heading to the county town. However, Qin Xue did not know any of them, so she did not greet them.
Some women's men worked under Chu Molin. Seeing him, they would greet him too, and even if they didn't know him, they would follow suit.
However, Chu Molin, with his stern face, would just slightly nod back, embodying the concept of 'silence is golden'. Those who didn't know Qin Xue turned to look at her more because of Chu Molin, yet even out of curiosity, they dared not say anything in front of him, allowing Qin Xue and the others to wait for the bus in peace.
When the bus arrived, Chu Molin and Qin Xue did not rush on. Instead, they waited for everyone else to board before getting on the bus from behind. Chu Molin, with one hand carrying alcohol and the other supporting Qin Xue, got on the bus. The seats at the front were all taken, so the two headed towards the back to find seats.