Xu Huo looked around. It was a school, but there were more surveillance devices here than in the city. They covered almost every area without a blind spot: the gates, the front playground, the school buildings, and the dormitories. Visible and concealed devices were installed side by side. Perhaps to emphasize the presence of surveillance, some areas even had oversized equipment and conspicuous signs.
"I'd like to use the restroom first," he said to the woman.
Her expression remained stern. She pointed to a building nearby. "That's Xuan Cao Building, where the teachers and school staff live. But you're not a permanent employee, so you can't enter the residential area on the second floor. You can use the restroom on the first floor. Other than in Xuan Cao Building, don't use the restroom anywhere else in the school."
She didn't explain why. Instead, she pointed to the school building. "After that, go to the counseling room on the third floor. The student is waiting there."
Xu Huo went to the restroom. Although there were no surveillance cameras inside, sensors had been added across the walls and floor. They could quickly determine a person's condition.
"I'll deal with that later." He rinsed his hands and walked out.
The school wasn't large, and all the classrooms used virtual lessons. Apart from the breathing of living people, there was hardly any sound. Xu Huo made his way to the counseling room on the third floor.
The counseling room had an automatic door. It opened only after verifying his identity. As soon as it cracked open, a small figure tried to squeeze through, as if attempting to flee.
Xu Huo reached out and grabbed the child by the arm. Unable to break free, the boy went wild, kicking and punching him. When he realized