I really don't want to work in the world of weird rules!

Some escaped the ghost story, but the price was that others had an eye gouged out.

Heavy breathing echoed through the carriage.

But unlike the previous times, although the passengers were filled with fear and resistance, they no longer showed any sympathy.

Gu Changyuan watched this scene silently.

This is the consequence of utterly unconvincing violence.

There was a brief commotion in the carriage as people checked on the injured person's condition.

[Next stop: Hatred Station.]

"What hatred...?"

Suppressed sighs rose from the crowd, and the broadcast made the atmosphere even more somber.

After examining the new employee who was covering his left eye, Gao Xinying slowly stood up, his face gloomy.

"This person's cornea is probably beyond saving, that's terrible..."

"You studied medicine?" someone asked softly.

"No, I just applied for this major in college, but later changed majors."

Gao Xinying sighed with a wry smile and sat down cross-legged on the ground.

The platform screen doors are now open.

The car doors slid open slowly to both sides.

The passengers stared warily at the door, but no one moved an inch, merely peering outside with guarded eyes.

Immediately afterwards, several gazes fell on Gu Changyuan.

They seemed to be watching to see if he would suggest getting off the bus.

Gu Changyuan lowered his eyelids slightly, secretly relieved.

It's always a good thing to be trusted by everyone. He was worried that Bai Tongyu's atrocities would make everyone suspicious of each other, but unexpectedly, the common enemy made everyone calm down.

The situation was completely out of control, and they were clearly expecting him, who had previously demonstrated his decisiveness, to give the next instructions.

"Is it that you feel a lot of pressure?"

Gao Xinying began to speak with a troubled expression.

"Everyone always wants to rely on you."

In fact, Gu Changyuan was quite grateful.

"Everyone is doing this because they are scared and insecure. I hope you don't think we're being shameless... We're sorry."

Gu Changyuan silently clenched his fingers. In fact, he himself was also afraid and uneasy, which was why he thought of inciting everyone.

He cleared his throat, trying to make his tone sound steady.

"I'm trying to think of a solution too..."

In any case, it's always good to have opinions.

"Do you have any thoughts?" Gu Changyuan asked.

"Hmm, I've thought about the final destination you just mentioned carefully."

Gao Xinying lowered his voice and leaned closer.

"Is death... humanity's ultimate destination? Should we get off at the station of death?"

Gu Changyuan raised an eyebrow slightly.

"After all, the final destination of life is death, and no matter how you think about it, you will inevitably think of that place. So I'm wondering if we should get off the bus if we encounter similar words."

That's a good idea.

"But if I did that, wouldn't it be like going to my death... so I never dared to say it."

"No, your idea is very convincing."

"Really?"

"Yes, but..."

Gu Changyuan paused slightly as he glanced at the electronic screen.

The name of the next station was clearly displayed.

To put it simply, what exactly is a "destination"?

The dictionary defines a destination as something you want to achieve or a direction you want to go.

The rules of this subway train are particularly simple and straightforward: if they tell you to find a seat, you find a seat; if they tell you to find lost items, you find lost items.

Don't overthink it, just do it literally and you'll be safe. So don't overcomplicate the word "final destination".

The "destination" mentioned in subway announcements, to put it simply, is the state you haven't achieved or reached yet.

Thinking about it this way, choosing which stop to get off at becomes very simple:

Whatever you lack, that station represents the state you haven't reached yet, and that's the station you need to get off at.

With this in mind, previous escape cases become clear:

1. Stations named after colors such as red, yellow, and blue.

Two people successfully escaped (attempted at Blue Station).

2. Stations named after body parts such as the left arm, cornea, and heart.

Escape failed (attempted station: Cochlear Station).

3. Stations named after serial killers such as ■■, ■■■■, and ■■■.

Twelve people successfully escaped (■■■■ station).

> 4. Stations named after the years 2008, 2012, 2016, etc.

Escape failed (Attempted station: 2024 station).

5. Stations named after diseases such as asthma, stroke, and glaucoma.

Three people successfully escaped (at the station they tried: the Cold Station).

People who get off at the blue station must be people who don't have any blue items on their person or in their belongings.

It's easy to understand why so many people escaped from the station named after the serial killer, since there was no serial killer there at all, so it was the correct answer for everyone.

Conversely, stations named after body parts failed because the probability of a person lacking a certain body part is extremely low.

Similarly, stations named after years are named 2024, a year that all passengers have experienced.

Following this line of reasoning, it becomes clear at which stop they should get off.

[Emotions we lack.]

"Therefore, we must choose an emotion that will absolutely not arise at this moment," Gu Changyuan said firmly.

"what?"

A voice of doubt arose from the crowd.

This condition is extremely demanding.

Everyone experiences joy, anger, sorrow, and happiness.

Unless one is born lacking a certain emotion, it is difficult to make a choice, after all, even the most indifferent emotions will always have some ripples.

So we have to find one.

An emotion that cannot be measured by concentration, but only represents a certain state.

[Next stop: Worry-Free Station.]

The announcement echoed through the empty carriage.

The station name sounds peaceful, even somewhat alluring.

After all, in Chinese, "carefree" is often used to describe a state of mind that is difficult to achieve, and it is almost impossible for adults to do so.

Add to that this eerie subway...

Who would feel "carefree" here?

Gu Changyuan straightened up.

"This stop is the right answer."

Gu Changyuan didn't give anyone time to question him; every word he uttered was resounding.

He strode over to the new employee who was covering his eyes and cowering in pain, and reached out to help him up.

"Let me help you."

"Thanks......"

Gu Changyuan led the wounded towards the car door, and the gathered crowd followed involuntarily. Now, no one could possibly desert their post.

If we're going to leave, we'll leave together.

well.

And so he blended into the crowd and escaped.

The platform screen doors are now open.

However, outside the door was a shocking expanse of red liquid.

Gu Changyuan's breath hitched.

This is outrageous.

"Gu Changyuan?"

Gu Changyuan almost retreated behind Gao Xinying.

The last shred of adult dignity clung to him.

He stiffly turned his neck, his gaze sweeping over the crowd behind him.

"Is this... really the right place?" someone asked in a trembling voice.

"right."

It just so happens to be here.

Gu Changyuan's mind went blank; he couldn't think of any fancy words to persuade everyone to get off the bus.

He himself didn't want to go down.

"Um! I think it's better to get off the bus."

Gu Changyuan looked at Gao Xinying in astonishment.

"You are the only one among us who is confident in your judgment. Everyone else is scared, but you have remained calm."

Gu Changyuan felt a wave of nausea wash over him; he was far from calm.

"That person went through so much trouble to save their own life. Compared to that, I'm more willing to trust the judgment of a good person."

Gao Xinying took a deep breath and bravely took the first step.

On the rusty platform, eerie lights flickered wildly, and what dripped from the exposed steel pipes was not water at all, but a thick liquid.

A drop of dark red fell on Gao Xinying's shoulder.

"Gu Changyuan?"

Gu Changyuan stood frozen in place.

"Don't worry, I believe in you! Let's go!"

The wounded man, who was being helped up, urged him on.

The other party probably thought that Gu Changyuan was hesitating because he was worried about his injuries. Gu Changyuan's mind was in a mess at the moment, and he didn't know whether to thank him or curse him inwardly.

Using this opportunity, he naturally followed Gao Xinying out of the carriage, and those who were hesitant followed suit.

"Shall we take the stairs?"

"right."

In this situation, Gao Xinying even turned around and shouted at the other carriages with open doors.

"Hey everyone! Get off the bus! This is the correct answer!"

Gu Changyuan didn't know how effective his voice would be; he guessed that most people would remain inactive due to their wariness.

But if even one person listens to her advice and gets off the bus, she has saved a life.

A sense of respect arose in Gu Changyuan's heart.

He desperately focused his attention on this respect, trying to dispel the fear brought on by the bloody scene.

"Uh...uh..."

"Let's go, let's keep going."

Gu Changyuan mingled in the crowd, forcing himself not to look at his surroundings.

step.

step.

The group moved forward in silence.

Before long, the things in front of me began to distort and deform.

Wow! Congratulations to all the new employees!