Wasteland Survivalist: A Scientific Guide to Post-Apocalyptic Survival

(The story is set in a fictional world, and all events are purely fictional.)

(There are absolutely no similar events; please do not apply this to real life.)

(Do not over-interpret or make unfounded associations.)

The subway car was packed with people.

The late-night bus was packed like sardines in a can.

The dampness from the ground seeped in through the gaps in the car doors.

It mixes the smell of sweat with the scent of cheap perfume.

Gu Lang gripped the rings tightly, looking down at his phone.

"Ah! What are you doing!"

Suddenly, a scream shattered the silence.

He touched his buzzing ears.

Looking down, I saw someone pointing a finger at me, shouting angrily at me with a ferocious expression.

The man stretched out his bright red fingernails, almost poking his nose.

The other passengers around him quickly stepped back, and the eyes of the entire carriage focused on Gu Lang like searchlights.

"What kind of crazy thing is this?" Gu Lang asked, puzzled.

Seeing his reaction, a sly glint flashed in the man's eyes.

"You're filming me with a camera!"

She immediately lowered her head and pointed to the ground.

Her sobbing voice sounded like it had been trained for years of live broadcasting.

Each vibrato precisely struck a chord with the onlookers, evoking their compassion.

"Take off your shoes! Hand over your phone!"

Seeing this, people nearby had already raised their phones.

An invisible circle of judgment slowly took shape.

Gu Lang noticed that someone was recording him, so he immediately turned on his phone and played "The March of the Loyal Army" aloud.

This prevents misinterpretation and taking things out of context.

The reason for choosing this song was to make it difficult for the "short video" to pass censorship online.

If the other party chooses to remove the audio, the audience will only see people arguing, which will drastically reduce the credibility.

"He looks like a flying pillar, why doesn't he take a piss and look at himself in the mirror?"

After buffing himself, Gu Lang immediately launched a counterattack.

"Hahahaha..." A burst of snickering erupted from the onlookers.

"How dare you swear! You just wait, you're not getting away!"

Looking at the unreasonable woman in front of him, Gu Lang became even calmer.

You should never try to prove yourself, as this will lead you directly into the trap of pre-set issues.

If someone tries to ruin your reputation, you should retaliate on the spot.

In addition, one must have a loud voice and clear pronunciation.

You should never make excuses just to save face.

You must not follow the other person's rhythm.

The person who wronged you knows better than you how wronged you are.

"Don't believe him, this kind of psychopath loves to play innocent!"

The woman rushed up and grabbed Gu Lang by the collar.

This dangerous move directly triggered his muscle memory.

Gu Lang immediately took a few steps back and leaned against the pillar's handrail.

Push the opponent's elbows upwards from the inside with both hands, and lightly kick the opponent's shin with your toes.

With a single move, he broke the woman's grip on the bar, causing her to lose her balance.

He held the woman's hand down with one hand and twisted her wrist outwards with the other hand as if "wringing a towel".

He used a standard joint lock to subdue the woman.

Being grabbed by the collar from the front is a typical start to close-range physical conflict and is highly dangerous.

An attacker can easily disrupt their own center of gravity by pulling on the collar.

If combined with pushing or tripping, there is a risk of the back of the head hitting a hard object.

When the collar was pulled over, the throat and face were completely exposed.

They are vulnerable to attacks to the abdomen or groin from knee strikes.

There is no room to dodge a punch to the jaw or a chokehold.

In close-quarters combat, perpetrators often use grabbing the collar as a means of control.

This can then be upgraded to dragging, smashing, or multiple people attacking.

Even if the other party is a woman who is a head shorter than him, Gu Lang will never let his guard down.

As a true "equal rights advocate," he viewed every "challenger" fairly.

No matter who the invading enemy is, we will maintain the utmost malice and go all out to deal with them.

Gender should not impose unreasonable moral constraints on oneself.

In this society, the only thing that can limit him is the boundaries of the law.

In any situation, his primary goal would be to escape danger.

Stay away from threats at all times and avoid excessive retaliation.

Gu Lang cautiously looked around, searching for any possible accomplices the woman might have.

"Hey! Hey! Help!"

After a brief moment of disorientation, the woman tried to break free but failed and screamed.

"Stop! How can you, a grown man, do this?"

A sleazy man emerged from the crowd, ready to take sides immediately.

Gu Lang thought to himself, "They've come after all," and then turned around.

She pushed the woman into the man's arms, stopping the lewd man's attempt to approach her from behind.

He quickly took a few steps back to create some distance.

Looking around, I noticed several people pointing their phone cameras at me.

It was not immediately clear whether the woman had any other accomplices inside.

Gu Lang then took out a keychain from his pocket and wrapped it around his hand.

The tip of the key peeks out from between the fingers, while the other end rests against the palm.

Use a key ring to secure your finger and prevent it from slipping off.

Gu Lang suddenly had a "temporary brass knuckle duster" in his hand.

The lewd man gave up harassing her and instead comforted her.

Seeing this, Gu Lang felt a little safer.

He organized his thoughts and assessed the current situation.

The truth is easy to find out.

But it takes time; once it's posted online, it will be unboxed very quickly.

I am actually on the verge of social death.

Based on existing cases, it is easy to lose one's job, and even one's family could be affected.

Even if it is clarified later, no one will care at that time.

The person who started it all paid almost no price.

Even its name is unknown.

However, the cost was borne by all women, resulting in victims not receiving the attention they deserved from society.

Therefore, a similar situation occurred in a certain island nation.

The locals have developed this into a form of "warrior duel".

He'd utter a single word and deliver a punch, until the person shut up.

While silencing the other party, you must continue to speak up for yourself.

People who enjoy watching the excitement and filming videos don't care about the cause and effect.

Rather than spending a lot of time and money to cleanse their reputation later.

It's better to strike first; the only consequences are paying money and being detained.

A lose-lose situation is better than a win-lose one; it allows you to vent your anger and may even result in a lighter punishment.

Fifteen days or a year and a half—even a fool would know which to choose.

You can vent your anger while paying less.

Even when it made the news, it was just about a fight.

However, simply copying foreign experiences may not be suitable for local conditions.

An ordinary person like him is bound to suffer losses.

The island nation's solution can only be considered a last resort.

Thus, only one localized solution remains.

That's like muddying the waters and making everyone disgusted.

As the subway security guard approached, Gu Lang immediately shouted, "Call the police! This guy's been smoking; he smells weird!"