A carefree soldier king in the city

Chapter 4 Ice Beauty

In fact, he is only twenty-three years old now, which is the prime of his youth.

The train headed south. Chao Bufan, carrying a military backpack and dressed in slightly worn clothes, got off the train alone at the final stop in S City.

Stepping out of the train station and looking at the bustling city with its crowds and traffic, Chao Bufan was filled with emotion: In both his lives, he had never properly experienced real life, and now—he finally had the chance.

It seems that God has been kind to me.

He couldn't help but open his arms in a hugging gesture, while in his heart he shouted, "S City, here I come!"

"Hey bro, need a taxi?"

A middle-aged man, over forty years old, with a buzz cut and wearing a white jacket, approached Chao Bufan and politely asked.

Chao Bufan had the same idea. After pondering for a moment, he asked, "How much...how much to PS town?"

The middle-aged man replied, "One hundred and eighty yuan."

Chao Bufan knew he wouldn't care about a mere 180 yuan, so he nodded and said, "Okay, 180 it is, let's go!"

The middle-aged man smiled and said, "Then please follow me, my car is over there."

Chao Bufan didn't think much of it and nodded to follow. He thought it was a taxi, but to his surprise, it turned out to be a gray minivan that was neither new nor old.

"Brother, please get in the car!" The middle-aged man opened the car door and said politely once again.

Chao Bufan didn't think much of it, smiled in response, and got into the car. Only after getting in did he realize that there were already two men in their forties sitting in the back seat. The two men were sitting there with their eyes closed, dozing off, seemingly oblivious to everything around them, appearing extremely calm and casual.

Once on the bus, Chao Bufan took off his backpack and placed it on his lap, where he sat.

"Brother, please wait a moment. I'll call one or two more people and then I'll leave. Gas is too expensive these days, so it's not worth it if I don't pick up a couple more people. I won't make any money."

Chao Bufan naturally knew that in this strange yet familiar society, making money was not easy! However, before he could react, the man slammed the car door shut. Fortunately, the air conditioning was on inside the car, so it wasn't too hot. He just smiled and looked out the window.

Soon, the man called over a young girl, who followed him, dragging a purple suitcase.

The girl looked to be no more than twenty years old, wearing a well-fitting light purple dress that was simple yet elegant, highlighting her slender and curvaceous figure. However, her snow-white oval face remained calm and indifferent, exuding an aloofness and coldness that made her seem unapproachable.

The queen's hairstyle features a center parting, with cascading black hair falling naturally. A pair of black-rimmed sunglasses sits atop her high nose bridge, and her eyes, like autumn water, slowly shift and turn.

The middle-aged man opened the trunk door, intending to help the girl with her heavy suitcase, but she ignored him completely. She lowered the suitcase handle herself, then lifted it and put it in the trunk. Only then did she gracefully walk around the back of the car, exuding an air of confidence as she went, which, combined with her aloof expression, gave her a rather arrogant air.

The middle-aged man quickly closed the door, then rushed in front of the girl, reached out and opened the car door, smiling broadly as he said, "Miss, please get in."

The girl always maintained her uniquely aloof demeanor, her cold face and sharp tongue as cold as frost and snow.

When Chao Bufan saw this girl, his heart skipped a beat, and his eyes lit up. Wow... is this the legendary goddess? An ice queen, absolutely icy. His bright eyes began to burn with desire at that moment, and his heart felt a slight contraction, showing just how powerful she was.

"Holy crap! In both my lives, this is the first time I've ever seen such a beautiful girl, an ice queen at that, and she's even riding in the same car as me! This is just too awesome!"

With an intense gaze, Chao Bufan quickly and gentlemanly moved to offer his seat without saying a word.

However, the girl didn't even glance at Chao Bufan. She took the seat where Chao Bufan had just been sitting and quickly took out her phone from her white backpack, plugged in her earphones, and started listening to music.

Chao Bufan suddenly recalled a poem written by a poet from HX: "Her form is like a startled swan, graceful as a swimming dragon. Radiant as autumn chrysanthemums, flourishing as spring pines. Seemingly like light clouds veiling the moon, swaying like swirling snow in a flowing wind. From afar, she shines like the sun rising in the morning glow; up close, she glows like a lotus emerging from clear water. Her shoulders are like those of a sculpted figure, her waist slender and graceful. Her neck is long and elegant, her skin fair and radiant. She needs no adornment, no makeup. Her hair is piled high like clouds, her eyebrows are delicate and arched. Her lips are bright red, her teeth are white and gleaming, her eyes are bright and expressive, her dimples are charming. Her beauty is exquisite, her demeanor serene and composed. Her gentle charm is captivating, her words enchanting."

Isn't this poem perfectly suited to this icy beauty? Wow, such a beautiful person exists in this world! Looks like my decision to come to the South was right, hahaha…

The more he thought about it, the more excited he became. He couldn't help but steal another glance at the ice-cold beauty beside him, a strange light flashing in his eyes.

Damn, that's amazing, I love it!

"Master, there are already four people. Can we go now? We're in a hurry!"

A man sitting in the back seat suddenly opened his eyes, glanced at his watch, and then spoke with a slightly anxious expression.

The driver, all smiles, said, "Alright, alright, you guys buckle up, let's go!"

The van started, and the driver slowly drove towards the city center.

It was already 3 p.m., and the sun was blazing outside. However, as soon as the girl got on the bus, the temperature inside dropped sharply. Although the bus wasn't very crowded and the girl kept a certain distance from Chao Bufan, he could still feel goosebumps all over his body.

Because it's too cold inside the car!

Apart from the screech of the tires and the old, rattling sound of the engine, the car was completely silent. Chao Bufan couldn't stand it any longer and asked the driver, "Sir, how much longer until we arrive?"

The driver smiled and replied, "Almost there! After we get off the highway, it'll be about another hour's drive."

Upon hearing this, Chao Bufan nodded and fell silent, closing his eyes and taking a nap.

"Master, this doesn't seem to be the way to District L!"

The girl, who had been listening intently to the song, finally spoke. Her voice was soft and gentle, with an extremely strong and irresistible magnetism that made listeners feel weak all over and very comfortable! However, there was a hint of suspicion on the girl's face, and her willow-leaf eyebrows were slightly squeezed together.