Turning Off the Phone

Hearing Wang Yonggui’s words, the noble lady before him couldn't help but giggle. The wrinkles at the corners of her eyes smoothed out as she laughed, though they were well-hidden by her makeup.

"Pfft... Hahaha... Little handsome, I didn't expect you to be such a smooth talker. Fine then, you can call me Big Sister."

Wang Yonggui nodded. "Mm, Big Sister."

The woman’s brow furrowed slightly. The more she looked at him, the more she felt a sense of vibration. This young man seemed to possess some kind of intoxicating charm that made her feel a bit dazed. His features were exquisite and vivid, his lines sharp as if carved by a blade.

"Alright, I’m a bit tired. I’ll rest first."

The woman didn't dare look at him too long. She seemed to feel the space was a bit cramped. Her curvaceous figure shifted slightly as she suddenly turned over, lying on her side to face the window and watch the scenery outside, her back to Wang Yonggui.

She became quiet, offering no more words.

As she turned, she reached out and pulled the blanket over her, covering her hips.

Her body was soft and full. Lying like that, her chest was still pressed close to Wang Yonggui. Feeling a bit uncomfortable, Wang Yonggui also turned on his side to face her, backing up slightly to maintain a certain distance.

As the bus sped down the highway, the woman didn't sleep. Instead, she remained very still, staring at the scenery outside. The day had fully brightened.

Nearly two hours passed in a hazy silence. The interior of the bus grew quiet as some passengers began to drift off.

As evening approached, the bus vibrated slightly and suddenly came to a halt.

The driver leaned his head out the window. Another bus was parked nearby, and the two drivers clearly knew each other; they began to chat.

There was a traffic jam ahead. The highway was severely congested for at least several kilometers, like a long, unmoving snake.

The two drivers talked. "What happened up there? Why is the line so long?" The other driver laughed. "I just got word from the company. It’s a massive pile-up. A chain reaction involving over a dozen cars. It’s a mess, and it’s completely blocked the road.

And because so many people were in a rush, they ignored the rules and drove onto the emergency lane, causing another accident there. Now the emergency lane is blocked too.

The rescue vehicles can't even get in.

This jam will probably last seven or eight hours, maybe even a whole day before it clears."

The other driver looked frantic. "Being stuck here is so boring! And we can't get anything done. With a jam this bad, how are they going to clear the road?"

"We just have to wait. I heard they’re sending in some helicopters to slowly clear it out."

The driver of Wang Yonggui’s bus looked around. They happened to be right at an exit for a small county town.

"How about we get off the highway? We can take the national road. Anything is better than being stuck here."

The other driver considered it. "Taking the national road takes a lot of time!"

"It’s about the same, and we save on tolls."

Since the two small buses were right at the exit, it was a viable option.

A moment later, the driver shouted, waking everyone from their dazed slumber.

Wang Yonggui hadn't slept. He had been watching the woman’s back, finding her truly captivating. He kept sneaking glances, his mind growing more agitated. He wanted to take some small liberties but didn't dare; she didn't look like someone to be trifled with, nor was she a casual woman—it was mostly that aura of nobility she carried.

He was also afraid of offending her; it would be embarrassing if others found out.

The woman didn't seem accustomed to these surroundings and couldn't fall asleep. She remained on her side, looking at the scenery, though she clearly felt exhausted.

The driver’s shout brought everyone to attention.

"Listen up, everyone. There’s a massive traffic jam ahead. It’s likely to last until tomorrow. So, we’re discussing taking the national road. It’s not an easy drive, the route is longer, and it will take a lot of time. I want to check with you all—what do you want to do?"

Since these were official tickets bought at the station, the driver was relatively professional and didn't just take them wherever he pleased.

Hearing this, everyone woke up and began whispering and discussing. A day and a night stuck here would be miserable!

In the end, everyone agreed to take the national road.

"Alright, it’s settled then. Just don't say I’m doing this to save on tolls."

In reality, the passengers on the other bus also agreed. However, taking the national road meant the speed would be very slow, and some parts of the road were not paved or smooth.

It was the kind of bumpy road where hitting a large pothole would send the bus bouncing like a bumper car.

Wherever the bus went, a cloud of dust trailed behind it.

Furthermore, the national road wasn't straight like the highway; it twisted and turned, sometimes circling around large mountains. It would take at least eight or nine hours to reach Zhuque City.

The drivers were actually happy about this because they could save a lot on expenses, but they had to ask for everyone's consent to avoid complaints.

If it were a long-distance bus, they would often sneak onto the national road just to save money.

The two buses exited the highway and entered the national road.

The vehicle began to sway from side to side and bounce up and down. Sometimes, Wang Yonggui didn't mean to, but the jolts would send him bumping into the woman, their bodies pressing together.

The woman said nothing.

Near the county town, the road was decent, but in the desolate mountain areas, the road was ruined, and the bouncing was unimaginable.

Some children began to cry, and some people grew dizzy and nauseous from the jolting, beginning to vomit.

The driver shouted, "Don't throw up on the bus! Use the bags!"

The ticket seller quickly grabbed a stack of bags and handed one to everyone. They had to vomit into the bags and then toss them out the window.

The environment was truly a torment.

Fortunately, neither Wang Yonggui nor the noble lady showed signs of motion sickness.

The lady was wealthy and often went to the sea with her family or husband to play or fish. She was used to the swaying of boats, so she didn't get sick.

The sky gradually darkened, though it wasn't pitch black yet. The two buses on the winding national road were like ships on a stormy sea, the violent jolts becoming hard to bear.

Because they were lying on their sides, they would occasionally press tightly against each other. Wang Yonggui felt his excitement growing, hard to suppress, especially as the Eight-Nine Arcane Art in his body began to circulate automatically. His heart raced, and he felt a sense of suffocation.

Eventually, he stopped fighting the pressure. He didn't care anymore as the bus jolted again. The two of them pressed together once more.

At that moment, the noble lady was in a daze. After so much time, she was clearly exhausted, but the violent shaking kept her from sleep. Suddenly, she felt the person behind her bump into her. It felt a bit painful, and she seemed to sense something.

She opened her eyes and turned her head in confusion, looking back at Wang Yonggui.