Chapter 605 - 294 Random Mission
To prevent the passengers from freezing to death and being unable to collect fares, Maya had Hong Yi distribute blankets and bedding, resulting in only one set of bedding left hidden by Lin Wu on the Orient Express. The main reason for the cold was a broken window pane, through which the cold air mercilessly poured into the carriage. Although dormitory beds had been moved to block it, the effect was very limited. In addition, the trains of this era were full of gaps, with drafts coming from all over.
After discussing and rejecting the idea of using the only bedding to stuff the hole, to prevent Shuihua, who was driving, from freezing to death, the five of them went to the driver’s cab and sat in a circle, each holding a corner of the bedding to keep as warm as possible.
The temperature outside was already minus ten degrees, and it was unclear whether it would continue to drop. Speaking of which, the system was still relatively humane; it hadn’t directly lowered the temperature to minus 40 degrees.
Hong Yi voiced her concern, "Maya, some of the large bases have more than ten people; wouldn’t they collect coal and scavenge at a very fast pace? Isn’t this too unfair for our small bases?" The minimum number of people required to participate in the event was two, and certainly, the amount of coal and food they could obtain would not compare to that of five people. And the resources available for five people would not compare to those for ten people.
Unable to answer the question, Maya turned to Lin Wu, who expressed his complaint and voiced his doubts.
Little White Rabbit replied, "Please explore on your own."
Lin Wu, "I mean it’s unfair."
Little White Rabbit, "I cannot achieve absolute fairness, only relative fairness."