Evening.
Lin Sizhi was in the outdoor area, lost in thought.
Qin Yao sat on the single sofa next to him and said, "Zheng Jie and I have decided to leave on the last day.
"Otherwise, you'd be so bored alone in the community."
Lin Sizhi smiled, "I don't mind. Sometimes I prefer the quiet solitude over the hustle and bustle, which allows me to think about things.
"But thank you both anyway."
Qin Yao hesitated for a moment, then said, "Why don't we stay? It's hard to see Community 17, a previous stage victor, fall apart leaving only you, Lawyer Lin, behind."
Lin Sizhi looked at her, smiled, and shook his head, "That's not necessary.
"The New World is only suitable for a small number of people, while most suffer and are imprisoned here without a reason to stay.
"Even though the Walkway generously offers everyone in our community a chance to leave the New World, it's still an exception: none of the other communities receive such a favor.
