Republican Era Cavalry.

Summary

Zhang Ai Guo finds himself in a tense situation after being robbed of his money by a man in a cargo yard. He manages to escape and purchases a second-class train ticket to Tianjin under a pseudonym. Onboard, he encounters a wealthy female student who asks to borrow his newspaper. Despite their polite conversation, Zhang remains guarded, reflecting on his past experiences and the struggles of train travel in the Republican Era. As the train departs, he contemplates his mission for revenge and the challenges ahead, while the female student feels slighted by his indifference. The chapter concludes with the train arriving at Tianjin station, signaling a transition to the next part of the story.

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