Chapter 068: Don't Get off the Car with Me

Chapter 068: Don't Get off the Car with Me

Ren Nanase used a cotton ball soaked in alcohol to begin applying it to the man's forehead, neck, and limbs, starting a new round of physical cooling. 

These areas, with rich blood vessels, made it easier for alcohol to take away more heat. 

This was her expertise, and she couldn't afford to fail. 

Lin Ye had found a solution, but she had to bring the "abnormal" temperature down. 

Ren Nanase threw herself completely into the task. In addition to using alcohol, she also fanned the man to speed up the heat dissipation. 

Her arms began to ache, but she endured without a word, pushing through the fatigue. 

Lin Ye watched the nurse's effort and smiled knowingly. 

He noticed the bus's speed had started to decrease significantly. The man's temperature was lowering, and victory was close. 

Finally, 

The man opened his eyes. 

Ren Nanase immediately recoiled, scared. 

What should she do now? Should she keep applying the alcohol or stop? 

She looked at Lin Ye, seeking his guidance. He made an "okay" gesture, signaling her that she had done enough. 

"Ha..." 

Ren Nanase wiped the sweat off her forehead. 

She was exhausted, feeling more tired than after a shift in the emergency room. 

She knew that the stress of the situation and the threat they faced played a big role in that. In the bus, if she hadn't done well, she would have died, or perhaps suffered something even worse. 

The mental strain and exhaustion were immense. 

Now it was over. She could finally rest for a bit. 

Ren Nanase sat up straight, massaging her sore arm, trying to relieve the tension. 

"Thank you, nurse." 

As she relaxed, a calm voice spoke from her left. 

Instantly, Ren Nanase tensed up. 

What should she do? 

Should she respond? How? 

She glanced at Lin Ye. Only he knew how to handle situations like this. After all, he was the only one who had spoken to that pale little boy and the others. He had the courage to interact normally. 

Lin Ye nodded. 

The only prohibition on speaking in the bus was with the driver. Interactions with other passengers weren't forbidden. However, Lin Ye always followed the principle of "don't speak unless necessary." 

But if it was an "abnormal" passenger talking, it was different. 

Like the little boy, the injured man, or the four "abnormals" whispering, their words always pointed toward clues for survival. 

"Ah, it's nothing. It's just what I'm supposed to do as a nurse." 

Ren Nanase answered with a slightly stuttered voice. 

It took a lot of courage to speak up! 

At this moment, she admired Lin Ye even more for his ability to engage in normal conversation with the others. 

"The bus will arrive at the station soon. Please be ready to disembark." 

The bus announcement rang out. 

"We're almost there," 

Lin Ye stood up, preparing to leave. 

Ren Nanase hurriedly stood up and moved aside to make space. 

As they brushed past each other, she heard a phrase: "Don't get off the bus with me." 

Instantly, 

Ren Nanase is mind went blank. 

"Don't get off with me?" 

Was the next station not the one they were supposed to get off at? Was Chiba City Hospital not their destination? 

No way! 

Ren Nanase almost lost her composure. 

After all this time, and with Chiba City Hospital station almost in sight, was it not the correct station? 

The man reached the exit, holding the handrail, and then glanced at Ren Nanase with a calm expression, as if he hadn't said anything at all. 

Lin Ye noticed Ren Nanase is unusual reaction and walked over, patting her on the shoulder, signaling her to sit down. 

Ren Nanase moved to another seat. She immediately input some text on her phone and handed it to Lin Ye. 

"He just told me 'Don't get off the bus with me.' Does that mean Chiba City Hospital isn't the station we can get off at?" 

Lin Ye lightly tapped his fingers on his leg while thinking about the meaning behind those words. 

Was Chiba City Hospital really not the right station? 

Was he lying? Trying to trick them into staying on the bus? 

None of the passengers so far had directly lied. The rules of this abnormal game didn't involve distinguishing truth from lies. 

It wouldn't make sense to suddenly introduce a "false" statement near the end, just to mislead them and trap them in the bus. 

So, 

The man was telling the truth. 

They couldn't get off with him. 

Ren Nanase, feeling desperate, had already given up on thinking and was ready to follow Lin Ye's lead, putting her life and future in his hands. 

They would either live or die together. At this point, Ren Nanase had come to terms with it. 

"You make the decision. I trust you." 

"Whether we stay or leave, I'll go with you." 

That was Ren Nanase is decision. 

To show her support, she reached out and held Lin Ye's hand. 

At this moment, the young nurse blushed slightly. 

This was the first time she consciously held a man's hand. It felt a bit big and rough, but very comfortable, making her want to hold it tighter. 

"Alright, but don't you think it's a little inappropriate to take advantage of me?" 

Immediately, Ren Nanase gave Lin Ye a teasing glance, but she didn't let go. After all, if she did, wouldn't Lin Ye be right? 

The bus stopped. 

The front and rear doors opened. 

Should they get off or stay on? 

Ren Nanase is heart raced, waiting for Lin Ye to make the decision. 

Lin Ye understood now. 

The route map had a new station. 

It wasn't that this station had changed, but another one had been added. 

"Excuse me," 

Lin Ye didn't know when he had stepped in front of the man. He pointed at the route map and spoke. 

"This isn't the station you can get off at. You should get off at the next one." 

The man nodded as if he had just realized something. 

"I was dizzy from the fever, I got it wrong. Thanks for the reminder. You and your girlfriend should get off and head home!" 

With a grateful expression, he sat in the seat on the right side. 

Lin Ye signaled Ren Nanase to hurry and follow him, and they both stepped off the bus. 

Unlike Lin Ye's calmness, Ren Nanase was still tense. If they were wrong, she could die! 

The two stepped onto the ground. 

The evening breeze was cool. 

Ren Nanase instinctively hugged her coat, and then she finally looked around, taking in the surroundings. 

The Chiba City Hospital bus stop, under the faint glow of the streetlights, stood out clearly. 

It was the same stop where she had boarded. 

She was back. She had made it back! 

"Uuuu..." 

At that moment, the immense joy of escaping death surged through her, and she was overwhelmed with excitement, feeling more alive than ever. 

Without thinking, she hugged Lin Ye tightly, planting a big kiss on his cheek. 

Lin Ye: ╮(╯▽╰)╭ 

He was kissed by the young nurse, who had taken advantage of him. He had to return the kiss to make it fair. 

Yep, this was how it should be. 

He thought to himself, content.

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Sorry, everyone, I had an issue with my computer.