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"Finally back !" Lan exclaimed, jumping out of the carriage.

Liwei got out of it as well, smiling as she watched him stretch.

"Don't move around too much, I feel like you'll end up falling over."

Lan stopped and turned to look at her. He chuckled.

"I feel like I will too. In any case, it's good to be back here."

"I know ! No big towns could compare to the calmness of living here, to be honest."

"I agree !"

For someone coming from Beijing, it surely felt like a break, to live in a small and quiet village. He hated big cities and crowded streets, which was the complete opposite here.

"Talking about calm," he continued, "I think I'm going to take a nap. We've been traveling for days and I'm exhausted." he slumped forward slightly.

"You must be. But I still have to say, you got somewhat used to carriages pretty quickly."

Since she turned her face his way, he returned her glance. He smiled.