"I can see the dangers you can't, avoiding them is the best solution. If you don't listen, I'll leave you on this subway!"
The smell of decay filled the air, too close to escape from. Ci Nian could only curse Gao Ming a few times to vent his anger. Now, he wasn't sure what would happen next.
The doors closed, and amidst the urgent beeping, the subway started again, seemingly calming An Luan's emotions a bit.
This time, Gao Ming didn't ask, but An Luan voluntarily started speaking about what happened afterward.
"Many things already have answers, but due to our fragility, we hold onto a sliver of hope and keep questioning."
"I brought the medicinal meal to my mentor and placed that piece of human bone on top of the lunchbox."
"It rained that day, and I remember kneeling in front of my mentor, hoping in my heart he could placate me, deceive me, or give me a reason to persuade myself."