Peerless Martial Expert in the City
Chapter 483 - 482: Trivial Matters

Chapter 483: Chapter 482: Trivial Matters

Jianguo Square doesn’t have a direct bus to Z University?

It seems that G City’s transportation isn’t as robust as I imagined.

Staring at the bus stop sign, Xiao Yi was taken aback for a moment before he shook his head with a wry smile and turned to hail a passing taxi. Since his arrival in G City, he had never encountered such a situation whenever he wanted to travel somewhere or take the bus.

Whether going from Z University to Wang Qingqing’s uncle, Wang Dawei’s house, or to the Provincial People’s Hospital, though the distances varied, there was always a direct bus available.

Suddenly, Xiao Yi caught sight of the nearby subway station sign out of the corner of his eye. He instantly withdrew his hand, turned, and walked towards the subway station.

Although he had never ridden it before, he remembered there was a subway station at Z University, not far from the entrance, and also not far from Azure Waterfront, roughly midway between the two locations.

Speaking of which, Xiao Yi hadn’t yet experienced G City’s subway system, reputed to be among the first put up in the country. The subway system, second only to the capital, Glass City, is considered more advanced than that in another major northern city SH City.

Following the crowd slowly into the subway, Xiao Yi immediately felt a cool breeze engulf him, bringing a refreshing chill to his whole body.

No wonder so many people choose to take the subway; indeed, the subway station is a bit more comfortable. The air conditioning alone is something the above-ground buses can’t match.

Xiao Yi sighed softly as he surveyed the flow of people and the station’s various facilities while slowly approaching the ticketing system.

A well-known literary figure once said, to gauge a city’s development and civilization, one should observe its streets after rain, whether the streets are flooded, and if cars splash dirty water onto pedestrians.

But Xiao Yi always felt the subway station was also a microcosm of a city.

A subway station is like a miniature society, a small city. Here, the flow of people, the facilities, and even the interactions on the crowded trains, including whether people vie for seats or give up their seats to the elderly, pregnant women, or the disabled, reflect much about the city...

The subway station in G City was undoubtedly excellent; the amenities were comparable to those in developed countries in Europe and the United States—not inferior in any aspect, at least regarding the superficial infrastructure...

Everything here was brand new and clean...

Compared to other cities Xiao Yi had visited in the country, G City seemed a notch higher, undoubtedly displaying its managerial efficacy and technological advancement. G City had always been at the forefront among the southern coastal cities, heralded as Xuanwu Country’s southern gateway connecting to the world and a hub of cutting-edge technology and culture. The latest in modern technology and knowledge invariably landed first in this city...

What surprised Xiao Yi most and what he admired most was the orderly nature of the subway. Whether it was buying a ticket, entering the subway, waiting, or boarding, each step was orderly, devoid of any chaos, except when a few people of evidently lower demeanor, at the opening of the doors, rushed inside without waiting for others to alight, vying for seats. Most commuters, however, entered calmly and maintained order as they sought available spaces, those seated offering their seats to those holding infants, or to the elderly.

This truly was a wonderful city.

Standing in an available spot in the carriage, silently observing everything around him, a faint smile formed on Xiao Yi’s lips.

Watching the subway’s passengers, many of them young faces glowing with vitality and enthusiasm, Xiao Yi suddenly realized how increasingly fond he had become of this relatively youthful city.

Indeed, compared to buses and other forms of public transportation, the subway’s major advantages undoubtedly lie in its avoidance of traffic congestion and its formidable speed.

From Jianguo Square’s subway station to Z University, the distance was considerable. If he had taken the bus, even without traffic, it would have required at least an hour and a half. The subway route also wasn’t direct and required a transfer, but just about forty minutes later, Xiao Yi already heard the pleasant voice of the subway’s broadcast announcing, "Coming up, XX station, passengers please prepare to alight, next station, Z University."

Technology, truly a marvelous thing!

Xiao Yi watched the stream of people moving towards the front door, marveling inwardly while unconsciously moving with the flow towards the direction of the car’s door.

"Whoosh!"

Just as Xiao Yi was reflecting, suddenly a petite figure burst through the subway door and bumped fiercely against him.

Normally, on the outside, Xiao Yi would never have been bumped like this, but being on the subway where space was limited and his guard was down, he had not been particularly attentive.

Although the impact was minor for him and caused no real harm, his body swayed slightly, and he quickly steadied himself. Frowning slightly, Xiao Yi turned his gaze forward.

He wanted to see which guy was so rude and impolite. Getting on the subway, why act as if racing against time? Although the subway’s dwell time wasn’t very long, it certainly wasn’t so critical as to warrant such behavior.

But the moment his gaze lowered, the figure who had bumped into him had already stood up and continued to hastily move away.

"This......"

Xiao Yi was slightly stunned, his brows involuntarily furrowing tighter. This guy had bumped into someone and didn’t even say sorry before walking away; that was extremely impolite and uncultured!

Moreover, from the back, the person looked like a girl, which he disliked the most, those uncultured girls who thought just because they were female, many things were naturally justified.

However, after hesitating for a moment, Xiao Yi ultimately did not call out to her to argue and teach her a lesson.

After all, he was not a petty person, and squabbling with such trivial people was somewhat beneath him.

"Make way, make way!"

In the brief moment Xiao Yi was stunned, several more people forcefully entered through the subway doors, each with a very stern and cold expression. As they entered, they loudly and rudely began shouting, pushing through the crowd and looking around as if searching for something, their faces also displaying a hint of anxiety.

"Hmm?"

Watching this group, a flicker of surprise crossed Xiao Yi’s eyes.

This group wasn’t ordinary by any means; each one exuded a vibe of efficiency and a deadly aura. Although their strength was negligible in his eyes, to the average person, they were already experts!

Who were they?

A flicker of doubt surfaced in Xiao Yi’s mind as he watched them, but he couldn’t figure it out at the moment.

"She’s on the train, she can’t escape, huh!"

The leader of the group swept his gaze around the door and a flash of cold light appeared in his eyes. He waved his hand. "Six, you and some others go that way, and the rest come with me this way; we mustn’t let her get away!"

After speaking, the man walked directly towards Xiao Yi’s direction, while the others rapidly headed in the opposite direction.

"Make way, make way!"

With the repeated shouting, the carriage quickly became chaotic. Some people hadn’t moved aside in time and were pushed directly to the ground by the brawny men, causing a cry of alarm and some frightened crying from children, as well as some grumbling, angry shouts, and retorts.

Feeling the disorder spreading through the carriage, Xiao Yi’s brows furrowed deeply.

From the moment these people appeared, his impression of them was not good, and now it was worse than ever.

What were they looking for?

Watching the men who were energetically pushing through waves of people, completely ignoring the angry stares of others, a hint of confusion appeared in Xiao Yi’s eyes.

Could they be looking for her?

Suddenly, a bright light flashed in Xiao Yi’s mind as he remembered the person who had bumped into him earlier.

Right, possibly, that woman from just now, whom he hadn’t paid much attention to at first, now that he thought about it, her pace seemed indeed problematic, and when she walked away, wasn’t she constantly covering her chest? Initially, he thought she was just protecting herself from being groped, but now it seemed, she must have been hurt and was covering it to lessen the pain!

Once again, the image of that woman bumping into him and then hastily leaving flashed in Xiao Yi’s mind, and he became even more certain of his deduction.

However, having thought of that, Xiao Yi did not intend to meddle in the matter.

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