FGCT CH24.1 What the hell’s it got to do with this bird?!

In the end, the steadfast ticket inspector still resisted the collapse of his trust in humanity and the mocking face of the husky.

Even though the Beauty Fugui seriously explained and apologized, even though the husky wagged its tail at him multiple times and even rubbed its big head against his hand, the ticket inspector firmly refused to believe in their sincerity ever again!

They are all liars that can’t be trusted ! ! !

Who said a husky couldn’t sneak onto a train?! A husky might not have the brains to do it alone, but it could have accomplices!

And not just one husky managed to get past him—

He had practically let an entire petting zoo through!

Looking at the five dogs, four cats, two squirrels, and the “passing parrot” perched on Mr. Jin’s head while giving him financial advice… The ticket inspector felt that no matter how much he explained to the train conductor that he had thoroughly checked every compartment and had not been bribed, the conductor would never believe him.

If he were in the conductor’s shoes, he wouldn’t believe it either! How blind would he have to be to let an entire mini animal army slip past him?!

The ticket inspector fell into a crisis of self-doubt, questioning his intelligence and even his existence, as if he might enter his villain arc at any moment. Fortunately, just then, the train conductor’s loudspeaker crackled to life, summoning all train staff to the dining car in Car 6, pulling him back from the edge of despair.

With one last hateful glare at the deceivers—both human and husky—he straightened his uniform and made his way to Car 6.

At that moment, due to the unexpected situation, many passengers had stepped out of their compartments. After the initial panic subsided, they began to assess their surroundings and process their current predicament—only to notice the animals hopping out of boxes and luggage bags.

Reactions to the unexpected animal passengers varied widely among those who saw them.

Most of the passengers remained indifferent, as long as the pets didn’t affect them.

Those who liked animals showed surprised expressions, giving Gou Fugui and his companions a thumbs-up while attempting to pet the cats and dogs, only to be coldly rejected.

On the other hand, those who didn’t like animals quietly stepped back a few paces, with some even openly criticizing: “Some people just have no sense of public responsibility and don’t follow the rules, secretly bringing pets onto the train. Who knows if these animals carry viruses or bacteria? The world is really getting messier.”

Hua Yingchun, who loved animals, wanted to retort upon hearing this, but her husband held her arm, and at the same time, she noticed Gou Fugui’s smiling eyes.

The long-haired, handsome young man first nodded at her, then gently shook his head. Clearly, he didn’t want her to start a conflict with others over the animals.

“Sister Hua, after all, we didn’t follow the rules. If it weren’t for the urgent situation, this really wouldn’t be the right thing to do.”

So, let people say what they want—on this matter, they were in the wrong.

Hua Yingchun clicked her tongue in frustration, and in the end, unwillingly ruffled the black shepherd’s big head.

The twelve animals that boarded the train were clearly well-behaved and obedient. Hua Yingchun could even sense emotions of protection and care from them. When she learned that the black-backed dog had led a Labrador, an orange tabby, and a black cat to protect a baby, she became even more convinced that these animals had intelligence and deserved to be treated with respect.

With this thought, she glanced at the fashionable and elegant young woman nearby, who was looking over with a face full of disdain. The woman was leaning on her boyfriend’s shoulder, clearly whispering and gesturing toward them.

Her boyfriend was a tall man with decent looks, and he seemed to dote on her. Holding her close, he looked over with the same disgusted expression and said, “Why even bother with those rule-breakers? Animals are just lowly creatures. They don’t understand human language or rules.”

Hua Yingchun’s gaze instantly turned sharp. The hand that her husband was holding clenched into a fist.

Her husband adjusted his glasses and tightened his grip slightly, gently reminding her, “Alright, alright. The doctor said you shouldn’t get too worked up after surgery. Didn’t we decide to go to Qingchuan to relax and cultivate inner peace?”

Hua Yingchun let out a cold laugh, looked at the couple, and scoffed, “Looking down on animals now, huh? But when it really comes down to it, some people might not even be as good as animals.”

With that, she ignored the two and crouched down, fully immersing herself in petting the dogs and cats.

Gou Fugui and Jin Mantang, along with the other men, exchanged glances and couldn’t help but chuckle.

“Damn, when Sister Hua gets mad, I suddenly don’t feel like being angry anymore,” Jin Mantang said with amusement.

Gou Fugui nodded beside him. “The thing about getting angry is, whoever gets mad first has the advantage. It’s like a balloon leaking air—whichever gets stabbed first will release the air first. Even if more holes show up later, the first one still leak the most.”

Song Sanchuan tilted his head at the analogy. It sounded oddly weird but strangely vivid at the same time.

While some passengers got off the train to check the surroundings and others chose to stay inside, the train conductor and crew in Car No. 6 finally finished their final travel preparations.

The attendants and dining car chefs worked together to gather all the food available on the train. Then, the conductor used the train’s loudspeaker and intercom system to call all passengers back to their seats. He announced that each carriage would receive a limited amount of food, which would be distributed to those with insufficient supplies.

Then, over the intercom, the conductor laid out the next steps:

“Attention all passengers, this is your conductor, Lu Chengfeng. Due to unforeseen circumstances, and after assessing the weather and our current location, we have determined that we need to proceed on foot to Hailan Station in Qingchuan Province, 80 kilometers away.”

“According to the map, our route will require us to take detours through mountainous terrain and pass through two tunnels. Along the way, we may encounter landslides, mudslides, and other hazards. Given the severe weather conditions outside—heavy rain, strong winds, and muddy roads—this will be a challenging journey.”

“I urge everyone to prepare as follows.”

“First, wear proper rain gear and the most comfortable clothing and footwear you have. Keep your luggage as light as possible—do not carry excessive weight.”

“Under normal conditions, an 80-kilometer trek can be completed in 16 hours of continuous walking without putting too much strain on the body. However, given our current environment and the state of the roads, we expect this journey to take at least two days, possibly longer.”

“So, unnecessary items should not be taken along, as they will only become a burden. Leave them on the train, and when rescue teams arrive later, there may still be a chance you to get them back.”

“Second, we will organize passengers into teams based on their respective carriages. This train is a sightseeing train with a total of 13 carriages: five premium carriages^[1], six economy carriages, one dining carriage, and one luggage carriage.”

“Excluding the dining and luggage carriages, each premium carriage holds 40 people, for a total of 200 people. Each economy carriage holds 60 people, for a total of 360 people. Additionally, there are 42 train crew members, making a total of 602 people.”

“We will divide these 602 people into 12 teams. Apart from the five teams from the premium carriages and the six teams from the economy carriages, I and the train crew will form a leading team at the front to guide and clear the way for everyone.”

“Each carriage’s two attendants will stay with their respective carriages, and they have portable radios to ensure real-time communication.”

“Therefore, all passengers must stay close to their assigned teams and not wander off! Do not enter other carriages at will, as this will help the attendants keep track of each team’s numbers and ensure everyone’s safety.”

“Since this will be a long-distance trek, if anyone chooses to leave the group on their own, we will not force them to stay—but we will never risk everyone else’s safety for the sake of a single person!”

“Please remember: at this moment, collective interests outweigh personal interests.”

“Lastly, and most importantly: it is now 4:15 PM. In just a few hours, night will fall.”

“The mountains will only become colder and more dangerous at night. If… we encounter danger, do not panic, do not scream. The first thing you must do is form a tight circle and listen for instructions from the loudspeaker!”

“Our train has four railway police officers, all of whom are highly skilled former soldiers. If we face danger, they will be able to lead us through it safely!”

“Panic and chaos will not bring safety. The more critical the situation, the more we must stay united and face it calmly!”

“You now have 30 minutes to pack up and rest. After that, we will depart according to our assigned carriage teams!”

“I am conductor Lu Chengfeng, and I will do everything in my power to lead us safely to Hailan Train Station!”

After conductor Lu Chengfeng finished speaking, there was a brief silence throughout the train’s dozen or so carriages, including, of course, Carriage No. 3, where Gou Fugui and his companions were.

But soon, the passengers quietly began gathering their belongings. Families with children started seriously explaining to their kids the importance and dangers of this journey, instructing them not to run around recklessly.

“That’s quite a decent conductor we’ve got here,” Gou Fugui said with a smile after hearing the announcement. “Decisive, responsible, and competent, too.”

Song Sanchuan and Jin Mantang nodded in agreement. In such a short time, the conductor had managed to get everything organized, calm the passengers while emphasizing the seriousness of the situation, and even provide clear instructions on how to respond in case of danger. That was indeed impressive. No wonder he had been entrusted with leading a special travel-route train at such a young age.

Sitting nearby, Xie Tianlang listened to Fugui’s praise for the conductor, silently raising an eyebrow. He didn’t say a word, but the cold look in his eyes and the slight curl of his lips seemed to loudly declare: What a weakling. No one can compare to me.

His expression made Fugui roll his eyes hard—he almost wanted to throw the same kind of mockery right back at him.

How could this damn werewolf even think of comparing himself to an ordinary human? That was even more unfair than a high schooler crushing a third grader in a competition!