Thus, the trio and the two NPCs continued their journey.
The bus driver, while leading the way, secretly observed Coach Che, whom Gu Mian was still tightly clutching.
The two did indeed share some clandestine connection, or else why would they be so intimate upon meeting, with Gu Mian seemingly reluctant to let go of Coach Che? the bus driver thought. This realization filled him with contempt for Coach Che, whom he now considered a traitor. But then it struck him that he, too, was currently guiding Gu Mian. This made him feel quite dejected; he'd never imagined he would sink to Coach Che's level.
Gu Mian was oblivious to the driver's rich inner monologue, preoccupied with how he might make his move at Sunshine Insurance Company upon their arrival.
