The Day the Cafeteria Staff Went on Strike
Today is probably a very memorable day for St. Johnis Middle School.
Because many of the cafeteria's cooks were absent from work without explanation.
The miners who were helping the cooks were moving in the shadows. Having learned from the first experience, Zhao Yijiu's subsequent attacks did not give the female cook a chance to make a sound. He switched to a more handy fruit knife at the second window, and from then on, he would first cut off the female cook's throat to solve the problem of screaming at the root, and then cut off the branches below the female cook's calves.
Even though the remaining chefs didn't hear any more noise, their expressions gradually became strange.
Zhao Yijiu noticed that the female chefs' reaction speed was getting better and better.
It seemed that with each female chef he killed, the remaining ones became more acute, as if the nutrients being transported from the branches were becoming increasingly concentrated.
He snapped off another branch completely, his forehead beaded with cold sweat, and he was breathing heavily and uncontrollably.
Even with his body as the vessel, he was starting to feel the strain of using the Shadow Wizard's power so frequently.
Through the thick wall, Zhao Yijiu looked precisely in the direction of Yu Xing, thinking to himself that after discovering the power conversion rules among the female chefs, he had killed so many of them, which should be enough for Yu Xing to get the information she wanted from the bird in the window.
That's true.
After Yu Xing and Qu Xuanqing led all the red armband-wearing girls outside the cafeteria, they urged the female chef at the fallen bird window to go take a look. He described the situation next door in glowing terms, saying things like, "It's only through comparison that there's a difference between colleagues; you're much prettier than the one next door, miss"; and "He actually fell down like that. Will he be punished if he doesn't make food?" This made the female chef at the fallen bird window increasingly curious.
"The food at the window next door is expensive and awful, but that's not why I rushed over right after class. I just wanted to see you a little longer." Yu Xing said, leaning closer to the counter with her elbows on, smiling at the female chef. "I had an extra chat with you today, you'll remember me, right?"
"Of course, Roy, I'd love for you to buy my food. I hope to see you every day from now on." Who doesn't want to hear compliments, especially from a ghost whose beauty, alluring figure, and suggestive connotations are all part of her allure?
After being continuously replenished with power, the female chef's expression became more and more like that of a living person. This was probably the first time she had absorbed such a huge amount of power in such a short period of time, and she was clearly surprised, which was hidden in her excitement.
Yu Xing subtly observed her, noticing that the chef's lips, once crimson, were no longer blood-red, but were gradually developing a more natural color, resembling those of a living person.
Finally, after Yu Xing once again seemingly patiently but actually deliberately glanced at the window next door, the female chef at the window couldn't resist her curiosity and apologetically expressed her desire to end the conversation. "Roy, something seems to have happened in the cafeteria. I'm going to go check on my sisters. Let's stop here for today."
"Okay." Yu Xing replied with a smile, watching as the female chef turned around, turned her back to the outside world, and swayed as she walked towards the small door in the back kitchen.
The legs were pressed together, and below the calves, the branches and leaves were lush, the vines rough and dark brown, exactly like the Doctor he had seen.
The Doctor had little ability to protect himself, but he had worked at St. Johnis Middle School for a long time and was highly respected among the teachers; even Director Gene treated him with deference.
In contrast, the female chef doesn't have much of a presence. As Zhao Mou analyzed last night, if the various mission locations in this instance were divided into factions, the canteen where the female chef works and the library where the librarian works would be the two weakest parts.
At first glance, these two seem completely different in status and form of existence, but there is one very obvious point that should not be overlooked, and that is...
Yu Xing noticed the female cook had finally gone to the back and closed the small door. He suddenly turned around, his face filled with terror, and shouted hoarsely at the scattered red armband-wearing students in the cafeteria who showed no interest in Qu Xuanqing: "Come quick! The cafeteria cooks are betraying the school!"
The red armbands (representatives on staff badges) dare not interfere in the affairs of faculty and staff, but if one of the school staff members clearly violates the rules, then it's a different story.
The girl in the red armband who was closest to him suddenly looked at him, and their familiar faces made them both pause for a moment.
They all had black hair and Asian faces. In a school like St. Johnis Middle School, where European faces were the majority, most people would be impressed by the Asian faces.
Yu Xing remembered this girl; it seemed he had met her once on the way to the library.
Ji Jingyi, a first-year student.
Ji Jingyi suddenly leaped from her seat, reaching Yu Xing in a few steps with a speed that seemed superhuman. The blood between her teeth sent a chill down one's spine. The short girl stood on tiptoe and grabbed Yu Xing's collar. "It's you! What did you say about the chef betraying the school?"
Yu Xing was seen by her on her way to the library that day, and later news spread that books had been stolen from the library, and that Director Gene had also set his sights on these transfer students.
When Ji Jingyi learned about this, her first thought was of the transfer student she had met on the street. It was such a coincidence! If she could prove that the library books were stolen by that very good-looking transfer student, she would definitely make a big splash in front of the teacher.
But for some reason, she had a vague feeling that something was wrong, so she put the matter aside. Although she didn't like the transfer student, she had to admit that a hidden rebelliousness, dissatisfaction with the teachers at St. Johnis Middle School, and a sense of belonging to someone with an Asian face made her choose to remain silent.
Even a first-year student who becomes a red armband wearer isn't as hopeless as a third-year student. After all, she also lives in the girls' dormitory and sees those monsters wandering in the corridors every day. It's impossible for her not to be terrified.
Becoming a Red Armband holder brings privileges but also the constant threat of turning into a monster. Ji Jingyi desperately wants to survive and graduate peacefully, rather than becoming inhuman before graduation. Therefore, she has mixed feelings about the teaching staff at St. Johnis Middle School. On one hand, she depends on them whether she lives or dies; on the other hand, she hates the Doctor who turned her into the person she is now.
She doesn't feel guilty about reporting other students for breaking the rules, but if it involves faculty and staff, she would be much happier to see them in a fit of rage.
Ji Jingyi's classroom was not on the same floor as the third grade, but on the second floor, which was closer to the main entrance of the teaching building. Soon after, she heard the follow-up news that Director Gene had called the transfer students out of the classroom. It seemed that the transfer students had been cleared of suspicion.
No new penalty notices have been issued in the past few days.
She had initially thought to just let it go and pretend she hadn't seen the transfer student, because she felt quite pleased after hearing that the librarian had been furious and had yelled at Director Gene.
But now I see him again.
"Oh, it's a junior, what a coincidence." Yu Xing raised an eyebrow at Ji Jingyi, revealing a very seductive smile. "Perfect, I have some credit to share with you."
He easily deflected Ji Jingyi's attempt to grab his collar, grabbed Ji Jingyi shoulders, and pushed her towards the window. "See? A lot of chefs have died."
Yu Xing pulled Ji Jingyi's chin from behind, forcing her to see the scenes inside each window according to his rhythm. Then he pointed to the window with the fallen bird. "This chef did it. I saw it with my own eyes. She left through the side door, probably to hunt down more chefs. I've known for a long time that this chef has ulterior motives and is no longer willing to abide by the school's rules and regulations. This is a great opportunity. Go and inform Director Gene immediately."
Ji Jingyi: "... Okay."