Lin Yi froze for a moment, then realized that it was not just Boss. The others who had yet to turn and leave the Gymnasium entrance had also heard that voice.
An unusual gleam stirred in Boss's eyes as she faintly sensed some ominous signs. "Lao Mo?"
"Lao Mo?" Startled, Lin Yi hurriedly looked over.
A figure slowly emerged from the darkness.
The man wore a greasy, gleaming Black Apron over a filthy white chef's uniform, with a sheathed Pig Slaughtering Knife tucked behind his waist. It was unmistakably Lao Mo.
Lao Mo tugged at his chef's hat. His voice was no longer as dry, hoarse, and halting as usual; instead, his words came clearly and smoothly. "It's been a long time... Boss."
Boss gave a slight nod, her gaze calm. "You haven't left the Cafeteria once since that day. Why..."
"The owner came back," Lao Mo said. "So I went out to deal with some personal business."
"The owner?" Boss's eyes lit up. "He actually came back? How is he?"
Lin Yi's gaze flickered. This "owner" should be the Convenience Store Owner, right?
He promptly pricked up his ears and listened closely.
Lao Mo said, "You've probably guessed. He isn't doing well... His injuries are even worse than I imagined."
"And you still left the Cafeteria?" A questioning edge entered Boss's voice.
Lao Mo sighed. "Some personal business still needs taking care of."
"Then... what does that have to do with Lin Yi?" Boss pulled Lin Yi behind her and asked warily.
Lao Mo glanced at Lin Yi. "I told the owner I was going to the Art Building."
"Don't you know what condition you're in? Going to the Art Building-are you trying to get yourself killed?" Boss demanded.
Lao Mo had expected her reaction, so he replied, "There