Chapter 051 Heading into the Distance
"Classmate, you..."
The driver raised his hands excitedly, but before he could say anything, two students grabbed his arms, one on each side, and dragged him to the back seat to force him to rest.
Lv Min was dragging the driver on the left, and casually said to comfort him, "It's okay, it's okay. She's really not afraid of the rain."
“…”
Chen Xiao'er was speechless when she heard this.
She twitched her lips, but finally straightened her back and sat firmly, placing one foot lightly on the brake.
Huh - take a deep breath...
Breathe—inhale
The raindrops hit the car window, and the scene in front of me was pitch black.
Chen Xiao'er looked into the distance cautiously: the visibility was too low, no wonder the driver was driving so slowly just now and the car was jumping around.
"Xiao'e-san."
Her roommate, Zheng Lu, quietly walked over from the back row, stood beside her, and gently asked, "Do you need my help fixing the glass? I'm pretty good at it, but it takes some time."
"Do you want me to ask the wild god to possess me? That way, I can set up a temporary barrier to protect against abnormalities, but it will cost me some mental energy."
"No, no, this rain has no effect on me~"
No, it's not like there's no impact at all. Chen Xiao'e sighed distressedly as she looked out the window. "It's too dark outside... I can't see clearly. What if I drive into a ditch?"
…
Rustle, rustle.
The atmosphere in the car was very tense and no one answered the question.
Xing Shuyao raised his eyes and saw the gray-black hue between them. This was the result of everyone's emotions, but also a foreshadowing of something ominous.
The abnormal invasion from the outside world caused the car windows to shatter, which aroused everyone's fear. This fear also continued to amplify the abnormalities from the outside world.
Now Chen Xiao'er has taken action. Her strength has temporarily reduced everyone's fear, but humans have far more than one negative emotion.
But it doesn’t matter, it doesn’t matter.
Xing Shuyao raised his head and looked at the dazzling pure white in the gray-black space.
Please, classmate Chen.
…
"Xiao'e." Zheng Lu's hand gently touched her back: "Are you feeling down right now?"
Everyone's attention was focused on the figure driving the car.
Anyone who has to control such a huge anomaly would not be in a good mood, not to mention that the anomaly outside the car window is chasing them closely and there is a threat of death everywhere.
"Of course not—"
clang!
Chen Xiao'er's voice was blocked in her throat, and her whole body leaned forward with the rattling of the car.
She could hear the crackling sound of the chassis and the crashing sounds of the students in the back row!
Oh no, I really got into a ditch?!
Xiao'er kept turning the steering wheel, and her ears were filled with the rustling sound of the wheels spinning.
This sound... Is there a sand pit nearby?
She was confused and simply raised her hand to press the button to open the car door. "Can I go down and take a look myself?"
However, the control panel of this car was a bit strange. Xiao'er fumbled around on the dial for a long time but couldn't find the button to get off the car.
Zheng Lu asked softly, "What are you looking for?"
"I want to get off and take a look..."
"no!"
Not only Zheng Lu, but even the students in the back row shouted.
Lu Min walked over in two or three steps and put his hand on her shoulder.
"Don't get out of the car! You can't fix it, so don't get into trouble outside."
"Don't get out of the car! There are too many anomalies outside. They'll rush in as soon as you open the door!"
Chen Xiao'er curled her lips and continued to hold the steering wheel. "...Okay, you're right. What should I do now?"
The students gave suggestions in a flurry.
"You still have strength, right? If you still have, keep driving."
"Yes, yes, we are optimistic about you!"
"Yeah, just use all your strength to steer the car, and then you can get out."
Chen Xiao'er broke out in a cold sweat after listening to this: Well, you geniuses who can repair TVs with your fists have too much confidence in me!
But she had to try, so she slowly stepped on the accelerator and listened to the rustling sound of the wheels.
I don’t know if it was an illusion or luck, but the car seemed to move forward a little bit.
There's hope!
Chen Xiao'er pressed the accelerator hard and gripped the steering wheel tightly.
Bang, clatter, snap.
Although the noise was terrifying and it seemed like it would stall at any moment, the carriage continued to move forward and rushed out of the invisible pit with a grunt!
“Hua ...
Chen Xiao'er shook her hair, and before she relaxed her body, she heard the sound of raindrops.
Heavy rain and small particles hit the car window, and water droplets crackled on her face and wet her clothes.
As the car drove into the rain, Chen Xiao'er's shirt gradually became wet.
The classmates stared at her determined profile with concern. Lu Min tried to touch the steering wheel: "How about I do it..."
"Need not."
Chen Xiao'er narrowed her eyes, took out a tissue from her pocket and wiped it hard. The rain on her face kept disappearing and then covering it again.
Everyone could see the strange energy trying again and again to break through the barrier around the girl.
However, no matter how many tentacles and translucent mud are piled together, as long as they touch Chen Xiao'er's skin, they will immediately turn into pure water droplets, clear and transparent.
…
Rustle, rustle.
The wheels screamed under the heavy weight.
Torrential rains gathered from strange energies raged in the air, roaring and rushing towards the high-speed bus again and again.
The anomalies knew that it was a container full of food, and as long as they broke the barrier, they could penetrate it and eat and drink.
However, a special barrier unfolded inside the container, dimming the pale blue arcs of light surrounding the bus. This dim light was even more terrifying than the blue arcs, and the anomaly would collapse at the slightest touch.
No, we can't let this tasty prey escape...! Anomalies with ambiguous personalities gather together.
Boom, boom!
The abnormal cluster mimicked a beam of light that was almost electric, and pulled it towards the bus's energy core with all its strength!
…
Boom!
"Oh no!" Chen Xiao'er's feet felt empty and she shouted subconsciously.
Rumble, buzz...it seems like the car is broken down.
The facts immediately confirmed this. The car lights flickered and flickered, and one by one they went out, leaving only the tiny light above the cab.
Boom, boom.
The rain was pouring down outside the car window, splashing down on my face. Worse still, the car had stalled. Chen Xiao'er barely managed to brake, applying the handbrake, and after a long series of squeaking noises, it barely came to a stop.
She parked the car and stepped on the accelerator twice, but there was no response.
"hateful!"
Chen Xiao'er let go of the steering wheel, took out some tape from her bag as if to vent her anger, and stuck it on the gap of the car window.
The quality of the tape was extremely good. Although the rain outside was heavy and sticky, when the tape was applied to the second layer, the fine and dense raindrops finally stopped penetrating, and at least the driver's seat would no longer be wetted by rain.
Xiao Ai finished fixing the gap in the car window, then calmed down and turned to the back: "Excuse me everyone... My car seems to be broken down. Is there anyone who can fix it - eh?"
The atmosphere in the darkness was terrifyingly gloomy, and she was startled by the solemnity on her classmates' faces.
The students in the back row turned on their flashlights, and the beams of light shining on their faces looked like evil spirits in a horror movie.
Everyone huddled together, holding sticks and daggers in their hands cautiously, and the sound of guns being loaded could be heard.
Dear students, are you planning to rob your own people?
Chen Xiao'er swallowed and pointed out the window to liven up the atmosphere. "Don't worry, I didn't hear any strange noises. I don't think we'll encounter any robbery like in the movies...right?"
As she spoke, her tone became uncertain.
Chen Xiao'er looked at the heavy rain outside the window, and seemed to see vaguely a few shadows wandering in the darkness not far away.
There is a similar legend on Blue Star:
If a driver suddenly encounters a pothole or a tree blocking the road in the wilderness, it is best to step on the accelerator and drive away immediately. Because there may be robbers hiding on both sides of the road, they will come with hammers and smash the windows as soon as the car stops.
Rustle, crunch, crunch.
The window made a timely sound of particles colliding, which made her shoulders shudder.
"Outside, there shouldn't be... bad guys outside." Chen Xiao'er stared at the dark car window, her voice trembling slightly.
…
The lights went dark.
Xing Shuyao was slightly startled, and slid forward two steps from the back seat, holding the wheelchair.
He narrowed his eyes and looked around, and there were gray and black emotions everywhere... Oops.
The gray-black energy is overflowing outwards, and there must be a lot of abnormalities gathered outside.
They couldn't attack for the time being, and were very afraid of Chen Xiao'er's superpowers, so they wanted to weaken the internal forces by drawing on everyone's fear and strengthening themselves.
He suddenly looked at Chen Xiao'er in front of him. Now only the light above her head was still on.
That is a symbol of [authority]. If even Chen Xiao'er falls into a huge negative emotion, the authority of this car is likely to be shifted or even transferred to the abnormality outside.
No, I absolutely cannot let this happen. I must find a way to get the vehicle moving quickly...!
Xing Shuyao forced himself to stand up, leaning on the handrail. He raised his voice to his companions, "Everyone, if we don't fight now, it will be too late. We must send someone out to clear the anomaly surrounding the car and gain more control!"
…
Chen Xiao'er was wiping the sweat off her face anxiously when she suddenly heard Xing Shuyao shouting from behind.
"Everyone, the engine should be fine. Should we send someone down to push the car? Maybe it will work!"
That makes sense.
Chen Xiao'er doesn't know how to repair cars, but there must be some classmates who do.
It's freezing outside right now, so even if there are any robbers, they'll be hard-pressed to get here anytime soon. It's best to get the car fixed quickly and leave quickly to avoid being spotted.
She watched Xing Shuyao pick out several tall men and women from among the classmates, and slowly smiled: All the classmates are carrying guns, and if they encounter bad guys, it’s hard to tell who will deal with whom.
"Student Chen."
"Huh?" Chen Xiao'er quickly stood up when she heard her name. She touched the steering wheel and looked at Xing Shuyao in confusion, wondering why she was called.
"Could you please come down with me?"
"Could you please accompany them?"
Xing Shuyao looked troubled, but still said firmly: "We really need you to do your part."
"We really need your strength."
Mr. Xing...what exactly does this mean?
Chen Xiao'er was a little confused at first, worried that she had done something wrong.
After all, no matter how the car broke down, it was broken by my own hands. Will my classmates blame me?
However, she soon found pleading and recognition in the sincere eyes of her classmates.
Everyone...I understand what Mr. Xing means.
Xiao'er's eyes gradually became firm.
So that's how it is. Regardless of whether "Chen Xiao'er" is a patient or an ordinary person in the file, my classmates all hope that I can integrate into the group in the way of an ordinary person.
Maybe some people would blame "Chen Xiao'er, who always does things wrong" because the car broke down in my hands, so Xing Shuyao took the initiative to put on the mask of the villain and provide me with a stage to perform.
Chen Xiao'er clenched her fists and nodded seriously: "Okay, I will try my best."
In order to gain everyone's recognition and to truly become a qualified college student, I must work harder than my classmates expect!
She put on her coat like other classmates and joined the group getting off the bus.
The driver struggled to stand up, then he sat back in the driver's seat and pressed the door button on the rear side hard.
Click, the car door opened automatically.
The driver gave them a thumbs up and said, "Be sure to...come on!"
Chen Xiao'er turned around and waved with emotion: "I will do my best!"
…
After Chen Xiao'er got off the bus, the atmosphere in the car suddenly relaxed.
It was as if the danger in the darkness silently retreated or even disappeared as she approached.
Just as Xing Shuyao was about to breathe a sigh of relief, she heard Zheng Lu say quietly, "They're still scared."
Fear?
He followed her gaze and looked around. The carriage was still filled with a heavy pressure. Everyone was not only afraid, but also aroused all kinds of worries.
Now the strongest and most anomaly-resistant elite soldiers have all gotten off the car. They must be very worried that anomalies will take advantage of the opportunity to sneak in.
The more afraid you are, the easier it is to be swallowed by abnormalities, but humans cannot control the extension of imagination at all.
Click, click, click.
Rustle, rustle.
Outside, I heard the sound of wheels rolling in the sand. There was no sand nearby...it must be Chen Xiao'er pushing the cart!
Xing Shuyao quickly raised his head and looked out the window like his classmates.
Originally they should not be able to see anything, but under the influence of special abilities, a ray of bright light has been lingering around Chen Xiao'er.
Everyone could see Chen Xiao'er pushing the cart with all her strength, and could clearly see the tiny blue veins bulging on her arms.
She placed both hands against the rear of the car, and streaks of black mist fled, dissolved, and decomposed near her wrists, whizzing away from the car.
In the surging darkness, she is the aurora that penetrates the abyss.
"Student Chen!"
Xing Shuyao propped herself up and climbed over the car window, holding onto the window frame with her hands, and shouted her name. Because as long as she saw her figure, the fear that those abnormalities could create would be swept away.
"What's the matter?"
Chen Xiao'er heard someone shouting and raised her head from the back of the car.
She saw many of her classmates’ furry heads—they were leaning against the windows and looking down, worried that the cart was broken down and couldn’t reach the station, and also worried that the students pushing the carts might fall.
"us,"
Xing Shuyao moved his lips, took a deep breath and shouted, "Is there any way I can help?"
“Is there anything I can do to help you?”
Haha, actually we should just get down and push the cart together... But it doesn't matter, everyone has their strengths and weaknesses, things they want to do and things they don't want to do.
In the past, everyone helped me rescue people and clean up, and now it’s my turn to repay everyone.
Chen Xiao'er smiled helplessly. Her small stature stood out among her stronger classmates. Even so, she pushed hard against the carriage, trying to get the engine running.
"It's okay—why don't you guys take a break in the car and sing some songs?"
During the spring and autumn tours to Blue Star, the students always sang on the bus.
Sing?
Everyone looked at each other in bewilderment: How long has it been since we last sang? After all, we don't sing much.
The memory of singing and the memory of civilization are always there, like shadows.
They were born in different hometowns, had different families, and naturally learned different songs.
But the reasons for singing... mom, dad, brothers and sisters, seniors and friends... As the people they care about decrease one by one, they no longer have any reasons to sing.
Singing alone in the dark can be scary and painful.
But - they looked into each other's eyes, and their eyes gradually brightened.
Even though darkness still looms, under the light source supported by Chen Xiao'er, everyone awakens the hope deep in their hearts.
We are not alone now, I have companions with me.
"Let's sing." Lu Min nodded to Xing Shuyao, while Zheng Lu, who was closest to the window, was already singing softly.
Different voices rise and fall one after another, singing songs from different regions and different hearts.
"The fluffy white dandelions, with slightly bitter leaves, taste sweet when soaked in water..."
"I'm carrying a bloody knife, looking at the darkness with joy. Mom, please hurry up and hold my hand—"
"Fragrant grass falls, jade butterflies fly, the blade is as sharp as fire, and dreams are far away——"
…
Sizzle——
Chen Xiao'er's hand paused and she coughed violently.
Cough cough cough, classmates, what are you singing?
She originally thought that in Taoli University, a gathering place for top students, students from all over the world would definitely be willing to sing together in a chorus, singing songs such as "My Future Is Not a Dream" and "Believe in the Future".
These popular songs are easy to sing, as long as someone starts, the rest of the group will naturally follow. I didn't expect everyone to sing their own version, and the style was really a bit... weird.
A few students sang what sounded like a song teaching you how to identify wild vegetables or make traps for hunting during a hike, but most of the students sang something like the theme song of a horror game.
A few even sang about war.
It's not that war songs can't be sung; they barely fit the theme of military training. But why are you singing them so sadly? Someone who doesn't know would think our army was defeated!
Chen Xiao'er continued to push the cart, listening as she did so.
As I listened, the funny feeling in my heart faded away.
Because she could hear the focus and perseverance in their voices. No matter why the students sang such sad, tragic, and tragic songs here, their hearts were sincere.
My classmates come from different corners of the world, and I come from a different world. We are all "wanderers", and of course wanderers can sing songs from their hometown.
It’s so nice to have such abundant emotions.
I want to join in too.
Chen Xiao'er tightened her arms and pushed the carriage forward.
"Ah..." She cleared her throat and sang in a small but clear voice: "Let's row the oars——"
The gentle singing voice is mixed with other sad or passionate songs, like a drop of clear water creating ripples on the surface of a lake.
Boom, boom, boom.
The thunder and rain roared in pain.
The carriage moved, the engine rumbled and vibrated, and started running again!
boom--
The students stopped singing at some point, and the people who were helping to push the cart were also excited. They cheered and let go of the cart to catch up.
The bus leaped out of the darkness and rushed onto the vast main road. Metal road signs rustled in the hurricane, marking the path of survival forged by generations of companions, for the next generation!
"...A cool breeze is blowing, hey, hey hey hey!"
Chen Xiao'er sang the last sentence with her eyes closed, then staggered towards the driving car.
She stretched out her hand and shouted loudly: "Wait, wait for me, hey hey hey don't leave me——"
The girl's swaying long hair dispelled the black fog, and her back leaped in the darkness, creating a glow on the ground.
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