"Comrade, the next stop is the terminal. Please gather your belongings and prepare to alight," said the bus conductor.
Kang Li was jolted back to reality by this reminder and realized that, at some point, she was the only passenger left on the bus besides the driver and the conductor.
She thanked the conductor, and as the bus slowly came to a stop, she picked up her luggage and walked to the rear door.
Considering the not-so-short walk ahead of her, Kang Li had worn a pair of flat white shoes today, complemented by a white shirt, a coffee-colored cargo harness pants, and a light blue cardigan.
These clothes were given to Kang Li by Mrs. Qi one week ago, who had them purchased through someone she knew from the Friendship Store, tailored to Kang Liβs size, effectively silencing any objections Kang Li might have had.
The research institute was located in a remote area; as Kang Li walked, she looked around occasionally, but saw no one on the road. However, soon after she turned onto another street, she faintly heard cries for help coming from a grove not far away.
As she drew closer, Kang Li smelled a faint scent of blood.
This...
"Help... help..."
Kang Li stopped walking, her ears now clearly catching the cries for help.
Should she go check it out?
Kang Li hesitated.
"...Help... please help us..."
Kang Li: "..."
Us?
Save us?


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