Mrs. Lu carefully peeked out the window and, indeed, spotted the couple from the Su Family crouching on a step.
Before they could look back, she withdrew her gaze and turned her back to their direction.
Mrs. Lu silently comforted the trembling little girl, patting her on the shoulder, giving her strength.
Fortunately, even after the car started, the Sus were still squatting there, looking around.
"Sanyi, it's okay now. We've left. Don't be afraid."
After they had left the county, under Mrs. Lu's soft comforting, Su Sanya finally mustered the courage to look outside.
Seeing the low houses growing distant, color returned to Su Sanya's pale face, and a big smile spread across her lips.
"Auntie, have we really left the county?"
"Yes, we have."
"That's great! So great!"
...
Su Sanya excitedly looked around, showing no signs of the dizziness or nausea that can come with one's first time on a bus.
