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Despite Ban Chengdong having long working hours and extensive social experience, he still felt somewhat uneasy under the unwavering gaze of Song Pearl.
Not only that, but the girl suddenly stood on her tiptoes and reached out to touch his forehead. The moment her icy fingers made contact, he shivered all over, feeling a tingling sensation.
This bold and direct act startled him, causing him to step back several paces, spilling water from his cup onto his hand.
Fortunately, the water wasn't very hot; otherwise, not only would the cup be ruined, but his hand would have been scalded as well.
Ban Chengdong felt his throat dry and his face burning hot. To his surprise, his body had actually reacted!
Standing there awkwardly, Ban Chengdong didn't know what to do. After all, he was a married man; what was this girl trying to do?
However, Song Pearl showed no signs of embarrassment. She reached out to touch the paw print on the teacher's forehead, merely wanting to confirm whether it was a shadow or something else.
When her hand covered the paw print, the clear mark disappeared. But when she withdrew her hand and Ban Chengdong touched his own forehead, the paw print reappeared on his fingers.
What was wrong with this person?
Song Pearl stared at Ban Chengdong's face, noticing that his complexion seemed different from that of an ordinary person. Could it be a fleeting moment of vitality?
"Why hasn't the teacher gone home?" Song Pearl asked, her bright black eyes shining like stars.
Ban Chengdong found it hard to meet Song Pearl's gaze and just wanted to escape. He was an upstanding gentleman; how could he do anything inappropriate while on a night shift?
"Ahem, I'm on duty tonight," Ban Chengdong said. He wanted to leave but found it difficult to move his feet. He felt extremely awkward. "I'm responsible for checking safety production issues during the night."
"Is there anywhere in this factory that isn't well-lit?" Song Pearl's voice lacked warmth, yet Ban Chengdong felt a sense of urgency rising in him.
"We are a legitimate factory with strict rules and regulations; our work environment is proper. There are no areas that lack light!" he replied earnestly.
"I'm not asking about that," Song Pearl said, puzzled by why the teacher seemed so eager to leave and why he looked as if he had seen a ghost. "I'm asking if there are places you checked that might not have adequate lighting."
Is this considered a hint? Ban Chengdong felt a bit restless; although the girl was a bit thin and didn't smile much, she still had a certain charm under the dim light.
There weren't many people living in this dormitory area, and the Nurse Station only had him. If he wanted to do something, there really wasn't much to do... Nowadays, girls were bold; she directly threw herself into his arms. Just once, his wife wouldn't know!
He felt something stirring within him. He tightened his grip on the cup and said, "The factory is so big; there must be places where the light doesn't reach, like after the lights go out."
"Does turning off the lights count? Are there really places where the light doesn't reach?" Song Pearl lowered her gaze and thought for a moment, then said, "Then when the homeroom teacher is patrolling, pay attention to walk in well-lit areas. Don't turn off the lights when you sleep tonight. Otherwise, you might encounter something unsafe."
"What do you mean?" Ban Chengdong's flushed face immediately cooled down; he was confused and asked, "What do you mean by unsafe? How do you know?"
"I guessed. I heard that this factory has had safety incidents for five consecutive months, so when the homeroom teacher is on duty and patrolling, he must pay attention. If you don't stay in the dark, nothing will happen."
Song Pearl noticed that the homeroom teacher seemed a bit hesitant and thought her words had scared him, so she explained again.
The homeroom teacher felt his temples throb twice. Although it was true that there had been five safety incidents, four of them had been settled with money; only one remained unresolved, and these were all undisclosed matters. How did this new Girl know about it? Who has such loose lips?
Could it be? Could she be here for an undercover investigation? Ban Chengdong's feet, which had quietly taken two steps forward, retreated again.
"Okay, thank you for your reminder. This isn't my first time on duty; I have experience. You are new here and should be careful not to wander around to avoid accidents." Ban Chengdong said grandly and walked away with his head held high.
The moment of confusion he felt earlier had completely vanished.
This Girl couldn't possibly have some mental issues, could she?
Song Pearl watched as the homeroom teacher's figure disappeared into the distance, feeling an instinct that he would encounter something tonight.
Anyway, she had already reminded him; as long as he paid attention, he should be able to avoid trouble. She continued to familiarize herself with the factory environment.
Song Pearl followed the path she had walked earlier to the Production Area, where a wide long road separated the Production Area.
A large iron door serves as the entrance to a workshop. Each workshop is brightly lit, and the big iron door only opens wide enough for a person to pass through.
Through the crack of the door, one can see the machines inside, and in some workshops, workers can be seen moving back and forth.
At the entrance of a relatively clean workshop without oil stains, Song Pearl happened to see the Curly-haired Worker from Jin Dormitory while looking inside.
She recognized her from quite a distance not only because of the curly hair peeking out from under her work cap but also because the Female Workers' Dormitory was looking out just as their gazes met, and she smiled at her.
She was bending over, pulling a two-wheeled iron cart piled high with steel castings. Behind her, another Female Worker from the Dormitory was helping to push the cart.
Song Pearl felt that it was surprising how hard the Factory Director made the Female Workers work. She pursed her lips and walked past the entrance of the workshop.
During school, she found it exhausting; now it seemed there were things even more tiring than school.
With no sense of direction, Song Pearl became dizzy as she walked, unsure if she had circled around the factory.
Deciding that she should turn back while she could still find her way, Song Pearl hurriedly retraced her steps.
Passing by another workshop entrance, she heard the rumbling sound of machines and glanced in just in time to see a large iron bucket spewing fire.
No wonder safety accidents occurred; that suspended iron bucket looked terrifying. If she were to handle it, she might end up exhausted like a dried fish.
When she reached the Inspection Station, she saw lights on inside. Bai Gao Xiaoxia was on night duty there, so Song Pearl went over to push the door. It opened with just a gentle push.
She walked into the office but found no one there. Seeing that the adjoining workspace was also lit, she stepped inside.
A Slender and Tall man in faded work clothes was working at a fume hood.
Song Pearl had cleaned this room before; it was somewhat old-fashioned, with the white-painted wood having faded and yellowed over time. No matter how much she wiped it, it never seemed to get clean.
The glass in the Ventilation Kitchen was foggy, and when she wiped it clean with a cloth, her hands burned painfully. Gao Xiaoxia mentioned that it was the mist from Sulfuric Acid, which explained the burning sensation.
Now, after being cleaned, the glass in the Ventilation Kitchen had turned white and a pungent smell wafted out.
"Hello," Song Pearl knocked on the open door.
"Hello," Slender and Tall turned around. He wasn't surprised to see a stranger but instead asked, "You must be the new Song Pearl?"
"Yes," Song Pearl replied, standing at the doorway watching his movements.
This person had distinctive features: a hooked nose and sharp eyes, with a black mole beneath one eye. After saying a few words, he turned back to continue his work.
"It's midnight now. A girl like you shouldn't be wandering around. Our responsibilities are different; you don't need to be here," he said dismissively after she had barely stood for two minutes.
"Oh," Song Pearl said awkwardly as she turned to leave.
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