This time, the guide did not even tell the players exactly what was outside. His gaze lingered on the window for only a few seconds before returning to the carriage. Apparently, the train had merely flashed past some unknown sight.
Li Xian leaned close to Jiang Qiuyue's ear and murmured a few words. She nodded after hearing him, then volunteered by raising her hand when the guide once again asked, "Would anyone like to share their thoughts?"
The guide looked delightedly at Jiang Qiuyue, who had already stood up, and hurried over to her, saying cheerfully:
"The scenery just now must have been truly special to make this traveler volunteer to speak-you must have a lot to share with us!"
Under the guide's expectant gaze, Jiang Qiuyue stood there working herself up for a moment, then tears began pattering down her face.
"My mom loved looking at this more than anything... but she's gone now. Boo-hoo-hoo-"
Jiang Qiuyue put considerably more effort into her performance than Li Xian had. Tears streamed out as though they cost her nothing, startling the guide into retreating two steps.
"Y-you don't have to cry. I'll get you some tissues-"
With that, he fled back to his seat and began rummaging through his bag. Li Xian took the opportunity to ask Guo Yuanmiao behind him:
"How is it?"
"The guide's mood has sunk even lower."
"Is he angry?"
"No."
During this exchange, the guide had already returned to their seats with tissues, which he handed to the still-sniffling Jiang Qiuyue.
"Ah... take a moment to calm down. Don't be too upset."
Jiang Qiuyue accepted the tissues, intending to quit while she was ahead and end her performance there. Somehow, though, she actually began to feel sad. She wiped the corners of her eyes, but no