A safe place.
Fu Qian gazed out through the car window at the torrential rain. He didn't rush to speak.
Although the policewoman had spoken with heartfelt conviction, her explanation was plausible enough.
But considering how strange this world was, Fu Qian didn't think it was as simple as a virus spreading.
"What's wrong? Don't believe me?"
When Fu Qian said nothing, Kelly gave a cold laugh.
"Then I can take you back. I bet you wouldn't last five minutes."
"Forget it. I was just bullied at work. My key card might not even work anymore."
Fu Qian propped his chin on his hand.
"Could you tell me where this safe area you mentioned is?"
"Don't worry, it's not far. At this speed, we'll be there soon."
Kelly smiled.
"My coworkers and I can just about keep things under control over there. Once enough people have gathered, we'll organize everyone and leave."
"Got it!"
Fu Qian snapped his fingers, but his gaze fell on Kelly's left hand.
Now he could see clearly that she had a hastily bandaged wound near her elbow.
"Your arm?"
"Just a small wound. It's nothing."
Kelly glanced at the blood seeping through and waved it off.
"This place is full of hidden dangers—"
A sharp screech of brakes cut her off.
The tremendous inertia made Fu Qian's body tense, and then the car began spinning rapidly.
Slamming on the brakes in the rain was extremely dangerous. Fortunately, he had the good habit of wearing a seat belt.
Even in the back seat.
Fu Qian quickly shifted position to brace for impact. As the world spun around him, he even glanced outside from the corner of his eye.
In that brief glimpse, he saw a figure standing in the torrential rain with an umbrella, right where