Ch. 81Global Infection 3
Summary
Key Plot Points and Events
- A woman on the high-speed train starts vomiting blood, causing panic among passengers.
- Ye Zhao, wearing an Epidemic Prevention Suit, tries to contain the situation but is accused of being unsympathetic.
- The infection spreads rapidly, with more passengers exhibiting symptoms and causing chaos.
- The train fails to stop at C City High-Speed Rail Station and continues at high speed.
- Ye Zhao attempts to reach the driver's cab but encounters severe conditions in the infected carriages.
- The train suddenly derails, causing Ye Zhao to be thrown out and suffer injuries.
Character Developments
- Ye Zhao demonstrates her authority and quick thinking in handling the crisis, using her gun and disinfectant to control the situation.
- The male train attendant becomes more cooperative and follows Ye Zhao's lead.
- The infected passengers exhibit symptoms of excessive blood loss, weakness, and confusion.
Significant Themes
- Panic and chaos in the face of an infectious disease outbreak.
- The struggle between self-preservation and helping others in a crisis.
- The consequences of delayed action or inaction in responding to an emergency.
Character Interactions
- Ye Zhao interacts with the male train attendant, giving him an Epidemic Prevention Suit and leading him to the driver's cab.
- Passengers react with fear, anger, and desperation as the infection spreads and the train continues at high speed.
- Ye Zhao has a brief exchange with the vomiting-blood woman, tossing her a milk candy before leaving.