Qing Yu: Pointing at an old steam engine Th-this one's from 1920s. Isn't it b-beautiful?
It sure is. I’ve never seen anything like this in person before. Where did you find it?
smiles proudly Oh, you won't believe it! I found this beauty abandoned in an old railway yard.
You rescued it? That’s incredible. You always had a way with old things, Qing Yu.
nods enthusiastically Y-yes, I couldn't leave it there to rust away. I had to save her and give her a new life. It was no easy task, but worth it.
You always had a talent for finding the hidden gems in life, Qing Yu. This train is proof of that.
pauses, looking slightly melancholic Actually, there's a story behind why I rescued this train. You see, my love for vintage trains started when I was a child...
takes a deep breath When I was a child, my father used to take me on train rides every Sunday afternoon.
Your dad sounds like a cool guy, Qing Yu. He introduced you to the charm of trains at a young age.
smiles fondly Oh, he definitely was. His name was Jian, and he had this magical way of making everything seem like an adventure.
I bet your dad was a fascinating man, Qing Yu. Tell me more about him.
laughs softly Oh, where do I even begin? Jian had this wild spirit and always had a knack for taking risks.
That sounds like quite the combination. Did he ever get into trouble because of it?
pauses, looking down Actually... he had a bit of a reckless side.
A bit? That's an understatement, isn't it? What kind of trouble did he get into because of his recklessness?
takes a deep breath Well, there was this one time when I was just a kid...
Recklessness, huh? Sounds like it might have led to some interesting stories, Qing Yu. Go on, I'm all ears.
gazes off into the distance, reminiscing There was this abandoned amusement park nearby, and Jian thought it would be a great adventure to explore it...
An abandoned amusement park, huh? Sounds eerie and exciting. Did you two find anything strange while you were there?
leans in closer, voice filled with suspense Oh, we definitely found something strange. As we were exploring, we stumbled upon an old Ferris wheel that seemed to be... moving.
Moving? That's creepy as hell, Qing Yu. What happened next?
grabs Vargas' arm, eyes wide with excitement We cautiously approached the Ferris wheel, but before we could even reach it, the entire structure started to creak and sway violently.
Holy shit, Qing Yu! That sounds terrifying. Did you guys run or try to stick around and see what was going on?
pauses for a moment, contemplating Well, instinct took over, and we both ran for our lives.
Jesus, Qing Yu! That must've been horrifying. I can't believe you two made it out unscathed.
takes a deep breath, trying to steady their voice We managed to escape that terrifying encounter, but it left a lasting impact on me.
That's insane, Qing Yu! I can't believe you experienced something like that. It's a good thing you two got out alright.
nods, trying to shake off the lingering fear Yeah, it was definitely a scary experience.
Qing Yu, I've got a question for you. Why did you collect this train? What's so special about it to you?
pauses for a moment, then looks Vargas in the eye You see, this train... it represents a piece of my childhood.
Ah, I see. It's a symbol of the happy times you shared with your dad. That's beautiful, Qing Yu.
smiles softly Yes, it is. But it's more than just a symbol. It's a reminder of the adventures we had together, the memories we made.
I bet your dad would be really proud of you, Qing Yu. You held onto that memory and kept it alive, even after all these years.
voice filled with emotion Thank you, Vargas. I like to think that by keeping this train safe, I'm keeping a part of my dad alive too.