100: March

After Jiang Zhi’s introduction, Luo Chen gained a general understanding of this Train.

Currently, Jiang Zhi's Train—or rather, Luo Chen's subordinate Train—has a total width of thirteen Train Heads (13 * 5 meters).

Unlike the stacked layout of Luo Chen's Train, this Train is arranged horizontally.

The number of carriages reached 91, which is considered an intermediate level in the entire region.

There are currently 169 people living in the Train. Since most of them are survivors, the male-to-female ratio is relatively balanced.

Except for the Train Conductor, who has a private bedroom, men and women live separately in two different passenger carriages of the Train, with strict gender segregation implemented.

Other Trains also adopt the same method, primarily to prevent a large number of children from being conceived.

In times of peace, a large number of newborns would definitely be more beneficial than detrimental; while providing a huge consumer market, they also bring the next generation's productivity.

However, in a chaotic world of survival, food is scarce, and raising children is entirely a drain. The benefits are far outweighed by the drawbacks, so a strict sterilization plan must be implemented.

Returning to the front of the Train, behind Luo Chen and Jiang Zhi and others.

At this moment, almost all the passengers of the entire Train had gathered, curiously looking at Luo Chen, who was surrounded by the Train Conductors.

“Who is that man? He’s actually surrounded by so many Train Conductors. It looks like the Train Conductors are all trying to curry favor with him.”

A lovesick woman excitedly shouted, “Wow! He’s so handsome! I really want to have his babies!”

However, as soon as her voice fell, someone immediately said enviously, “What are you dreaming about? Captain Jiang said that any conception is prohibited on the Train. Anything that comes out of a belly is not allowed.”

“Oh my god! According to you, does that mean even pooping isn’t allowed?”

The person immediately looked a bit embarrassed: “Uh! Anyway, it means you can’t have children.”

“The rumor is that our Train Conductor has a real big shot above him, which is why the other Train Conductors merged their Trains. I didn't expect it to be true.”

“Of course it’s true. This handsome guy is the number one on our district's leaderboard, and his living conditions far exceed everyone else's. All the water we drink is provided by him.”

At this moment, a meticulously dressed woman in the crowd, like a peacock fanning its tail, said with a look of pride.

“Miss Zhang!” The crowd heard this, turned to look at the speaker, and all made way for her.

The woman followed the path the crowd cleared, swaying her hips as she slowly walked to the front row.

“So slutty!” Some women looked at Miss Zhang’s smug appearance, their tones filled with jealousy.

“Who is she? Why do you all seem so afraid of her?” Some newly joined passengers glanced at her, asking in confusion.

“It’s said to be Train Conductor No. 7’s woman, named Zhang Yi.” Some old passengers began to explain.

The new passengers immediately understood upon hearing this, realizing she was another miserable person, and quickly stopped talking.

At the very back of the crowd, a pink-haired girl in pink pajamas walked from the rear carriage, her eyes still hazy with sleep.

The girl walked up to a tall, burly woman, stood on tiptoe, and glanced forward, but her view was blocked by others. She had no choice but to tug on the sleeve of the woman next to her and asked curiously:

“Li Dafang, what are you all gathered around looking at?”

Li Dafang turned her head, saw it was an acquaintance, and explained, “It’s said that we have a big leader above us, and he has come here. Those Train Conductors are giving him a tour!”

“They can tour if they want, what does that have to do with us ordinary passengers?” The pink-haired girl looked at the crowded people, a bit speechless.

“You don’t understand this, do you! Look at those men, they all want to get noticed by the big leader so they can ask for a position later.” Li Dafang pointed to the men nearby, who were pushing their way to the front.

Saying that, she then pointed to the women next to her who were constantly powdering their faces and rapidly applying makeup, and said again:

“Look at those women, they’re all fantasizing about being noticed by the big leader and rising in status. Several people in our dorm have succeeded, and now an even bigger leader has arrived, so of course they don’t want to give up.”

“Third Moon, do you have any thoughts? With your looks, you could definitely win over a Train Conductor. Then I could follow you and enjoy a good life.” Li Dafang said with a smile.

“If you go, I’ll go.”

Third Moon rolled her eyes. She had someone she liked, so she naturally wouldn't be like those people, selling her body for a better life.

“Me? I’ll pass!” Li Dafang shook her head wildly upon hearing this,

“My looks have no competitiveness compared to theirs. In my opinion, you definitely have hope if you go. Besides, Wang Lei treats me well; even during the zombie attack, he didn’t abandon me, so I can’t betray him.”

“I’m so envious that your boyfriend is still by your side to protect you. My boyfriend disappeared on the night of the great change! I still don’t know if he’s alive or dead.” Saying this, Third Moon’s expression was a bit downcast.

“How come I never heard that you had a boyfriend?” Li Dafang immediately asked in surprise.

Then she recalled a rumor on the Train—that those who disappeared on the night of the great change were chosen by the gods to become Train Conductors.

She said with a face full of pleasant surprise, “If your boyfriend disappeared on the night of the great change, doesn’t that mean he became a Train Conductor?”

Third Moon had also heard this rumor. She nodded and said,

“Probably! But we can’t see any news of other Train Conductors, so we can’t find him at all. Besides, I don’t know if he’s alive or dead, perhaps he’s already dead!”

Third Moon suddenly remembered a piece of yellow, amber-like stone she had accidentally obtained on the night of the great change, and a glimmer of hope rekindled in her eyes.

Something that appeared at the same time as the great change should be very useful, right? I wonder if that thing can be exchanged with a Train Conductor for information about her boyfriend.

“Why didn’t you say so earlier? I know someone who climbed into a certain Train Conductor’s bed last night. I’ll ask her to help you inquire.”

“Really? How come I didn’t know you knew anyone?” Third Moon widened her eyes in disbelief.

“Just find someone, chat for a couple of sentences, and you’ll know them. Come on, I’ll take you to find her. She was bullied quite badly last night and is still sleeping now.”

Afterward, Li Dafang pulled Third Moon and left the crowd... “Ran Feng, your arm?” At the front of the crowd, Luo Chen looked at Ran Feng’s severed hand in surprise. The wound was covered in pink granulation tissue, which made one’s scalp tingle.

“It’s nothing, I am a Harbinger of Life, and it will grow back in a while. Look, aren’t there a lot of granulation tissues on my arm?”

Ran Feng smiled and waved his severed arm, not explaining the reason.

“It’s good that it can grow back!” Luo Chen nodded.

In this chaotic world, losing an arm is equivalent to becoming half a cripple, almost cutting off any hope of survival.

However, Ran Feng’s luck was quite good; he was actually a Harbinger of Life, possessing the ability to repair and heal, so there was still hope for recovery.