Gu Mian's Distant Relative

Louis shook his head. "I know the idol in that underground cavern holds many secrets, but only the highest-ranking Upper Class members can access them. That cavern... is guarded by one of the founders, and no one is allowed near it under normal circumstances."

Gu Mian watched the candle flame flicker on the table. It seemed Louis didn't know the statue could grant wishes, either. There was no point asking him about it.

Gu Mian had a bit of a headache. The wish-granting ability was too unpredictable. He'd been hoping Louis might know something about it.

Just as his temples were pounding, there came a loud bang from the front door.

The door, which still hadn't been repaired, was suddenly shoved open, creaking and groaning. Xiao Qiao had returned.

She looked a little guilty. Quickly tossing something in her hand onto the table, she turned and hurried away.

Gu Mian looked at the object on the table. It was the power card she'd taken.

It seemed she'd had enough of the amusement park.

"Great, we can finally turn on the lights." The Fatty happily picked up the card from the table, went to the door, and slotted it into the card reader. Then he pressed the light switch.

But the light overhead didn't respond.

The Fatty tried again and again, but the light still wouldn't come on.

It seemed Xiao Qiao hadn't had enough fun. She'd just run out of money on the card and had no choice but to come back.

No wonder she'd looked so guilty just now.

Who knew how Teacher Slaughter and the other lucky Upper Class member were doing now?

With no electricity, Gu Mian really did get to enjoy dinner by candlelight.

By the candlelight, the rabbit on his plate looked especially delicious—so delicious