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Zhong Kui's Diary
Sang Xin explained to me that the Metal Cylinder wall between the Inner Hall and Inner Hall not only can withstand attacks but can also attack enemies. The poison released from the Heartbreaking Love Flower on the Cylinder wall is one such method of attack. In other words, this wall is not just a shield for defense but also a spear for offense.
Since it had nothing to do with Sang Xin, I could only scratch my head and awkwardly say, "Sorry," while pointing at the lunch box, "What’s for breakfast today?"
Sang Xin didn’t mind and smiled, "These are Sha County Steamed Dumplings."
"I... this is too extravagant." I barely held back a gasp. There’s even a branch of Sha County here? I wonder if they have Guilin Rice Noodles? What about Lanzhou noodles? Spicy Duck Neck?
"This is nothing unusual. Our cafeteria's chef claims to be the best in China, knowledgeable and skilled in cuisines from all over the country. Making Sha County Steamed Dumplings is nothing; when he’s in a good mood, we can even enjoy dishes from the imperial kitchen of yesteryear." Sang Xin looked proud.
"Your chef is really impressive." I picked up a Sha County Steamed Dumpling and took a bite, chewing a few times. "By the way, since I'm officially an employee now, if you’re free later, take me out to explore the villa a bit."
"That's also my purpose for coming this time! You eat first; after you finish, I'll take you out to get familiar with the villa." Sang Xin smiled at me.
I quickly finished off the dumplings and grabbed a napkin to wipe the grease from my mouth. "Let’s go, I’m done eating."
Once we stepped out of the room, Sang Xin led me around Dominion Villa. Since we had no particular hurry, we strolled leisurely while Sang Xin explained everything in detail. I finally got a general impression of Dominion Villa.
The entire Dominion Villa is divided into four levels. Starting from the firebreak where the Scarred Boss was defeated, all the way to the creek, this level is considered the outer perimeter. Its main defensive force consists of poisonous insects and beasts in the forest. The Giant Brown Bear I encountered was just one of them; there are also packs of wolves, venomous snakes, and wild men. According to Sang Xin, wild men are the fiercest—about two meters tall, incredibly strong and fast, with tough skin and thick flesh. One wild man can actually gain the upper hand against a brown bear... so it’s lucky we didn’t encounter any wild men.
From the creek to the Basin, that’s considered the second level—the inner perimeter. This level is filled with traps and is far more dangerous than the first level. However, traps are only triggered when you wade through water; if you cross on stone bridges, it’s completely safe.
Because stone bridges are the only safe passage, a top-notch expert has been assigned to guard them. When I casually walked across the stone bridge with Sima Sanguang, Sang Xin was greatly surprised and learned that an ugly person named Hua Wuqiu had once appeared there, which made her nod in understanding.
I didn’t tell Sang Xin that Hua Wuqiu was actually a beauty; it wasn’t that I had other thoughts—it’s just that my dad told me crying that it’s best not to mention how beautiful another woman is in front of a beautiful woman...
Getting back on track, let’s continue to the third level. The Xuanyuan Ancient Tree serves as a boundary for the Cylinder. Outside of the Cylinder is the third level—Inner Hall, while inside is the fourth layer—also called Inner Hall.
The very location of the Xuanyuan Ancient Tree, which sits in a Basin, appears as a trench on the surface. The defenses of the Inner Hall look like sheer cliffs, but there are twice as many hidden traps compared to those in the inner perimeter. That’s what Sang Xin told me; if at that time, the special forces led by Kong Xuan had attempted to forcibly descend down with ropes over those cliffs, probably no more than five out of twenty would make it safely to the ground—if they were lucky. If they weren’t lucky, they could very well face total annihilation.
As for the Fourth Layer—Inner Hall, it is divided into five levels.
The topmost level is the Comprehensive Level, which not only regulates temperature but also has a massive light source hanging from the ceiling. Additionally, all Satellite reception lines are located above. To access this level, one must have at least S Level permissions.
The second level houses Master Lin and the Deputy Master, with their residences occupying half of the floor. The other half has been transformed into a Sky Lawn, featuring exotic flowers and plants from around the world. Unfortunately, most employees cannot enjoy this view due to their Level permissions; entering this layer also requires S Level access.
The third level is for mid-level executives, where department heads reside alongside various document and research rooms. Access to this level requires A-Level permissions or higher.
The fourth level is the living area for Ordinary Employees and various entertainment facilities, including restaurants, cinemas, karaoke bars, and massage and health treatment services… well, there probably aren’t any health treatment services.
There is also a fifth level. This does not refer to ground level; the prison section on the ground also belongs to the fourth level. The fifth level refers to the underground area, which contains various control systems and, like the third level, requires A-Level permissions.
While wandering around, I casually inquired about the group of people I had tested yesterday. To my surprise, Sang Xin immediately shot me a sideways glance and said, “Are you asking about Yang Mi’s residence?”
“Uh, how did you know?” I was taken aback.
“Tch, Wei Qu told me when he got back. It’s obvious you’re quite interested; you just arrived and are already thinking about her bust size,” Sang Xin scoffed.
“Hey, I just wanted to chat with her; it has nothing to do with being interested!” I protested loudly.
“Then what do you want to talk to her about? Can’t Wei Qu and I chat with you?” Sang Xin rolled her eyes.
I was momentarily speechless; I certainly couldn’t bring up Yang Mi warning me not to escape.
Seeing me at a loss for words, Sang Xin huffed, “Today’s itinerary ends here. Here’s a form; please sign it.”
She handed me a form labeled ‘Reception Team Work Log.’ After I signed my name on it, Sang Xin snatched it back and turned to leave. After taking a couple of steps, she turned back and pulled out a phone from her robe. She handed it to me expressionlessly and said, “This is your internal communication tool; it has signal throughout Dominion Villa. Your number is 581. My number is 1467. If you have any questions, feel free to ask me. But if you’re looking for big-breasted beauties, you’ll have to find them yourself; I won’t accompany you!”
With that, she turned again and strode away.
"Cut it out, you’re not going to tell me, are you? I'll find out myself."
Looking around, I discreetly took out some paper and a pen from the Mustard Seed Pendant. I wrote in big letters, "Sincerely looking for Yang Mi," and below it, I added a line that said, "Contact number 581, please do not disturb unless you are the person." I wrote two copies and used transparent tape to stick one on my chest and the other on my back before proudly wandering around.
At this hour, it was dinner time, and there were a few people heading to the restaurant. When they saw the sign on my chest, they couldn't help but give me strange looks and point at me. Some even started dialing the number.
Finally, my phone rang; it was the one Sang Xin had given me earlier.
"Who are you?" A frantic male voice came from the other end.
"Hello! Is this Yang Mi?" I paused for a moment and asked uncertainly.
"I’m Yang Mi’s boyfriend. What do you mean by searching for my girlfriend all over the villa?" The man asked aggressively.
Upon hearing he was Yang Mi's boyfriend, I suddenly felt at a loss. Surely I couldn't just borrow your girlfriend to chat about life goals? Damn it, I had clearly stated "please do not disturb unless you are the person," yet he still called. Can’t he read?
Suddenly remembering that Wei Qu had mentioned Yang Mi worked in the props department, I cleared my throat and pretended to be serious: "I’m looking for her to discuss some props!"
"Props? Don’t you know you can just call her directly? What kind of behavior is this, wandering around with a sign in the villa?" His tone remained unfriendly.
"Heh heh, I'm new here; this phone was just issued to me, and I didn’t know her number at all," I replied with a smile.
"Oh really? Then I’ll let Mimi talk to you." It seemed like he handed the phone to someone else. Soon after, a somewhat familiar voice came through: "Who are you? What do you want with me?"
"I'm Zhong... Sun Wukong, the one you tested the other night. Not sure if you remember?"
"Yes, I remember. What’s up?" Yang Mi responded lightly from the other end.
"Can we talk face to face?" Honestly, I wasn’t sure what to say to her.
"Okay, see you later at Jun Zai Lai Restaurant." The call ended on the other end.
I knew about Jun Zai Lai Restaurant; earlier, when I was wandering with Sang Xin, she had pointed it out to me. It was a place of about two hundred square meters. Inside the villa, there were two dining areas: one was a cafeteria, which was public and free to eat whatever was available. The other was Jun Zai Lai Restaurant, which was private and required payment. According to Sang Xin, the food at Jun Zai Lai Restaurant was far inferior to that of the cafeteria and quite expensive, yet it did good business. After all, wealthy people were not just looking for taste but also for a sense of identity and status.
The higher-end and more expensive the place, the more face it gave. Not all wealthy people thought this way, but all wealthy people acted this way.
I tore off the paper from my body, crumpled it into a ball, and tossed it into a trash can. When I reached the entrance of Jun Zai Lai Restaurant, I thought for a moment and pulled out forty to fifty thousand yuan from my Mustard Seed Pendant and placed it in my coat pocket, thinking that no matter how expensive a meal could be, this should be enough.
Before long, I spotted Yang Mi approaching from a distance, accompanied by a rather handsome man. Yang Mi was wearing an orange robe while the Handsome Man was dressed casually; it seemed her boyfriend wasn't from the administration department.
"Hi! Yang!" I raised my hand and greeted loudly.
"Hello, Mr. Sun," Yang Mi replied as she walked over, glancing at me briefly and speaking calmly, completely different from our lively phone conversation that night.
Hearing Yang Mi call me Mr. Sun made me chuckle involuntarily. I then noticed the Handsome Man's expression darkening, so I quickly complimented him: "Your boyfriend is quite handsome; you two make a great match!"
The Handsome Man's face immediately brightened up as he smiled and shook my hand: "Hello, I'm Lu Zhishen from the Human Resources Department."
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