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After the fact, Xia You still felt a lingering fear. Her wrist had been chafed raw from excessive force, tearing a whole patch of skin and drawing blood. After a simple bandaging at the medical room, she returned to her office.
Outside was a world of ice and snow, yet the office was abuzz with heated discussions. Especially the half dozen women from the logistics department, huddled together, engrossed in conversation.
"Did you hear? This morning the military bus had a malfunction, something about brake failure."
"The whole military region is talking about it. They say a female colleague standing near the window got hurt, even disfigured."
"I've been in Rand for so long, and this is the first time I've heard of such a dangerous incident. You think it could be related to that female convict who escaped?"
"The bus incident is hard to say, but the fact that Little Eight is discussing it, it must have something to do with the female convict."
