"They say short separations make the reunion all the sweeter, but when the moment of farewell actually comes, Han Yu feels very distressed, and Han Xiangning is even in tears."
"But as the old saying goes, 'You must part from friends after accompanying them for a thousand miles,' with the melancholic sound of the steam whistle, Bai Shen Passenger Liner slowly departs from Bailong Port Pier."
"Han Yu stands by the railing, waving desperately. He can clearly see Sister Zhang Lan waving back, pulling Han Xiangning, who is covering her face crying, back."
"All this, Shao Lei watches intently; after finishing inspecting his designated cabins, he walks up to the deck and pats Han Yu on the shoulder."
"Brother Shao, all done?"
"All done."
"The river is cold in winter; the passengers stay in their cabins or the corridors, seldom coming up to the deck to brave the cold wind."