You have no choice.
The five cold words, without any emotion, were like an invisible giant hammer, smashing the last line of defense in Zhu Zhuqing's heart.
At that moment, the taut body suddenly softened.
It was as if all the strength had been drained away by these words.
The sharp claws shimmering with a cold light were withdrawn from their fingers inch by inch.
That's not a warning.
That was... complete resignation.
A trace of self-deprecation that was so thick that it could not be dissolved quietly appeared on the corners of her pale lips.
Yes.
Choose?
Does she still have a choice?
She only continued to waste time in this Shrek Academy, making meaningless struggles, and then quietly waited for death to come...
Is there any other way she can go?
From the moment she was born, she never had any other options in her life.
Now, this mysterious being who calls himself "Will of Maple Dye Pavilion" uses the coldest and cruelest way to put this fact in front of her bloody.
Yes.
No matter how bad the situation is, how much worse can it be?
The worst outcome is death.
And staying here, death, was her only foreseeable end.
In this case...
It's better to use this broken freedom to gamble on an illusory... future.
She slowly closed her eyes, swallowing all the despair and unwillingness in her eyes.
When he opened it again, only the calmness of dead water remained.
"I..."
Facing the empty darkness, she used up her last bit of strength to spit out those two words.
"Accept."
[Recruitment successful!]
The cold electronic sound of the system actually brought a hint of satisfaction at this moment.
[Target 'Zhu Zhuqing' has agreed to the recruitment invitation.]
[Staff vouchers and uniforms are being issued...]
In the dilapidated dormitory of the Shrek Academy, a gentle holy light suddenly bloomed.
The light dissipated, and the same black and red uniform as the previous Hu Liena, as well as a red Maple Leaf Badge, floated quietly in front of Zhu Zhuqing.
The tailoring of the uniform seemed to be tailor-made for her.
It not only maintains her usual cool temperament, but also adds a bit of indescribable mystery and solemnity.
[At dawn tomorrow, put it on.]
The ethereal voice sounded for the last time, with unquestionable majesty in its tone.
[It will guide you to Land of Divine Grace.]
Zhu Zhuqing slowly stretched out his hand and stroked the uniform with his fingertips.
The silky touch conveyed a warmth she had never experienced before.
At the same time, a huge flow of information poured into her mind.
[Name: Zhu Zhuqing]
[Position: Maple Dye Pavilion Waiter]
[Salary: 1000 Gourmet Points/month]
[Employee benefits: three free meals a day, a set of work uniforms, Staff Dormitory...]
[Job Responsibilities: Responsible for guiding guests, ordering, serving dishes, clearing tables and other chores.]
[Tip: As the first batch of employees in our store, you will receive a copy of Divine Grace that is unique to you.]
[This gift will be given to you when you officially take office tomorrow.]
Zhu Zhuqing looked at the unfamiliar words in his mind, and a trace of confusion flashed in his eyes.
What is Gourmet Points?
And...Divine Grace?
But soon, she put these doubts behind her.
Now she is no longer qualified to be picky.
She carefully put her uniform away and sat back down on the bed cross-legged.
This time, her mood was as calm as ever.
Tomorrow will be the turning point in her life.
Whether to move towards a new life or towards Destruction, everything will be decided.
Just now, Zhu Zhuqing, an employee with excellent cost-effectiveness ratio, has been acquired. Lin Feng is lying on the bed, feeling very happy in his heart.
Cheap, capable, highly loyal, and with a tragic background, it is the perfect object for exploitation... ah no, it is the perfect object for cultivation!
This operation is a huge profit!
The system indicates that the next step will be the recruitment of the last clerk.
Lin Feng certainly has no opinion on this.
There is another cheap labor force, and it's not too late for him to welcome him!
Nothing more.
When the cold electronic sound of the system slowly announced a name in his mind.
The capitalist smile on Lin Feng's face that said "everything is under control" froze instantly.
[Ding!]
[The third target has been locked: Star Luo Empire Zhu Family, Zhu Zhuyun.]
The air was deathly still.
Lin Feng Slowly, inch by inch, he sat up from the bed.
"System."
Lin Feng spoke expressionlessly, his voice terrifyingly calm.
"I seriously suspect that something is wrong with you."
"You just asked me to recruit Zhu Zhuqing into the store as a waiter, promising her a new life and a future..."
Lin Feng's voice suddenly rose in pitch, and fire almost burst out of his eyes.
"Turn around and ask me to recruit her sister who wants to crush her to ashes and fight to the death?!"
"You're not shit Heavens Gourmet God System!"
Lin Feng pointed at the ceiling and let out a heartbreaking roar in his heart.
"You are just a top-notch person who is afraid of chaos in the world and enjoys watching human tragedies!!!"
Facing the host's storm of questions, the system remained silent for a moment.
Then, in a colder tone, even with a hint of approval, he responded.
[Host, you finally understand one of the core joys of this system.]
Lin Feng: "..."
[However, you still misunderstood.]
[Zhu Zhuqing, was not originally among the initial candidates.]
[Only because 'Ning Rongrong' declined the invitation, the system followed the 'nearest principle' and 'highest cost-effectiveness' principles and chose her.]
"Bah!"
Lin Feng was so angry that he almost jumped out of bed.
"Then why does it have to be her?! Can't it be someone else? For example, that rabbit named Xiao Wu?"
[That Soft Bone Rabbit of 100,000 years old?]
The system's voice conducts analysis without any emotion.
[According to database evaluation, her value as an ingredient is much higher than that of an employee.]
[Especially her legs, which are grilled, braised, and spicy. They are all top quality.]
Lin Feng's mouth twitched fiercely.
Good guy, this Dog System really doesn't do anything.
He took a deep breath, suppressed his anger, and tried to make a final struggle.
"No! Zhu Zhuyun, absolutely not! This will affect the harmonious atmosphere in my store and reduce the happiness of employees!"
[Host please reconsider.]
The sound of the system is full of fatal temptations.
[Recruiting Zhu Zhuyun can introduce a competition mechanism and stimulate employees' involution motivation, which is expected to increase work efficiency by 78%.]
[A pair of stunning sisters with cat ears, serving you in your shop...]
[Host, think about that scene.]
Lin Feng's heart was shaken uncontrollably.
But he still gritted his teeth and guarded his final bottom line.
"No! Even if this is the case..."
[Her salary is lower than Hu Liena.]
The system deliberately paused and then spit out a number that made Lin Feng's soul tremble.
[Monthly, 1500 Gourmet Points.]
1500 Gourmet Points?!
Only 500 more than Zhu Zhuqing?
And the system is right, competition can indeed motivate employees.
With this "imaginary enemy" around, Zhu Zhuqing will work harder for himself.
The temptation of the system continues...
[She is different from Zhu Zhuqing, she has ambitions, means, and power.]
[Such a person, once conquered, will be your most effective assistant.]
Upon hearing this, Lin Feng immediately made the decision.
"It's her! Move!"