During the meal, Huai Shi was scared witless.
Even the small stove in the school cafeteria was not delicious.
On the other hand, the female inspector sitting across the table slowly finished all the food on her plate. Her expression was calm from beginning to end, and there was no sign of joy or displeasure.
Finally, after wiping her mouth, she looked up.
On her right, the screen on the table lit up. The report from the inspection team had been submitted.
In just two hours, sixteen people from the statistics department had completed the audit of the Ivory Tower's combat readiness, storage, operating capacity, personnel, combat power, as well as all the project finance, operation, and stage evaluation related to the Central Command Bureau.
The efficiency was astonishing.
"Congratulations, Huai Shi."
She raised her eyebrows and seemed surprised, "As you said, your work is impeccable. All of the results were worthy of exclamation.
Perhaps you can get the highest evaluation of all the border defense assessments in this surprise inspection. "
Huai Shi's chopsticks paused for a moment, and he subconsciously let out a long breath.
Even with Russell's information in London and the arrangements made, everyone had come up with enough results for this inspection and prepared for a long time … but after the morning inspection, Huai Shi was a little nervous.
The surprise inspection of the Central Command Bureau had always been strict, and when Huai Shi owed them money, they would only be stricter — to put it bluntly, this group of people was purely nitpicking.
What's more, the one nitpicking was his old acquaintance, Ai Qing.
It was too extravagant to expect her to be lenient with the rules. For her, no matter how good their personal relationship was, work was work, and there would be no slack or tolerance … Moreover, Huai Shi felt that their personal relationship might have reached the brink of crisis.
What if it fell apart …
Of course, he would not lose his head.
But every time he thought that they might meet again in the trench prison, Huai Shi's stomach hurt … It could only be said that he had carried too many burdens that did not belong to his age.
Whether it was debt, responsibility, or … other things.
However, before he could rejoice for long, he felt that something was wrong from Ai Qing's words. "Wait, what do you mean by 'maybe'?"
"Perhaps it means — if the observation reports and work logs submitted by the inspectors are also fine." Ai Qing replied straightforwardly, "The investigation hasn't ended yet, Huai Shi. At least, the last item hasn't been completed —"
"Uh …"
Huai Shi's scalp began to tingle.
This was probably the most insignificant part of all the review items. During the surprise review process, the review team would make a subjective judgment based on their experience to see if the target's ability was competent for their position and the next task arrangement.
It was a free mark question.
Generally speaking, as long as everything in the investigation process was passable, the inspector would not make things difficult for them. At the very least, they would give them a grade of B or above.
He wouldn't embarrass them too much.
But the problem was …
Could the investigation process really be completed?
Thinking about his numerous criminal records and endless future troubles, Huai Shi's hands couldn't stop trembling under the table.
"Don't be nervous, Huai Shi. I'm not interested in the secrets and plans of Celestial genealogy. Even if someone is interested, this part is not within my scope of work."
Ai Qing frowned and told him solemnly, "You just have to work as usual. I'll be by your side and personally determine the operation of the Ivory Tower."
That's why I'm scared!
When he thought about his to-do list and the reception task in the afternoon, Huai Shi's blood pressure began to skyrocket in the direction of death.
But looking at the serious face in front of him, he really didn't have the courage to ask if they could change the investigation person.
If he really said it, he would die, right?!
Even if he didn't die, he would definitely be tortured to death in the future … Or, he would be tortured to death by all kinds of messy tasks assigned by the bureau.
Or a straightforward death.
So, since he was going to die anyway, couldn't he choose a simpler way to die?
Just thinking about the dark and gloomy future made him unable to stop the tears in his heart.
"What's wrong?"
Ai Qing asked doubtfully, "Is it not suitable?"
"No, no! It's suitable! It couldn't be more suitable! "
Huai Shi shook his head and answered decisively without thinking.
Just like that, he didn't hesitate to kick himself into a dead end.
Half an hour later, he found that the dead end had come to an end.
He even began to regret it.
Why didn't I die earlier …
Just behind the open door of the reception room in front of him, the intern students from the Continuation Academy were still excitedly exchanging what they had seen and heard along the way and speculating about the next tour.
And Huai Shi, at a glance, saw the innermost part of the room, deliberately dressed down and completely inconspicuous among them.
Fu Yi.
And, beside her, who was talking and laughing …
Lili?
Huai Shi's vision turned black, and he staggered. He held the door and almost lost his balance.
"This … this …"
His fingers trembled as he pointed at the scene behind the door and looked at Yuan Yuan. "What's going on?"
"Hmm? Teacher, are you talking about Ms. Hila from the Dark Net? "
Yuan Yuan glanced inside and immediately answered, "Yes, because the two sides seem to know each other, Ms. Hila also signed up for this tour. Oh, that's amazing. If I didn't look at the information, I wouldn't have imagined that the lady was the creator. If there's a chance, I really want to ask … Hmm? Teacher, what's wrong with you? Are you not feeling well? "
She looked at Huai Shi's pale face and the cold sweat on his forehead in puzzlement.
"No, you … well done …"
Huai Shi squeezed out a smile with difficulty, turned his head, and quietly wiped the old blood from the corner of his mouth with trembling little hands. He wanted to cry but had no tears.
But there was still Ai Qing's death stare behind him.
He couldn't use the toilet as an excuse to run away …
He could only bite the bullet and walk into the reception room. He wished he could tiptoe and pray madly in his heart that no one saw him. He would just go through the motions and slip away …
But when he poked his head out, he heard a surprised voice.
"Mr. Huai Shi!"
She forgot about the occasion, as well as her usual shyness and nervousness. After seeing that familiar face, the excited girl jumped up from the chair and subconsciously approached him, greeting him expectantly.
"Long time no see, how are you?"
For a moment, the room was silent, and all eyes were looking in the direction of the door.
They fell on his face.
Surprise.
"… Hmm, long time no see, Lily."
Huai Shi tried hard to put on a smile without worldly desires and nodded in response, but the chill on the back of his head couldn't stop.
He felt the gazes coming from behind him, and from beside Lily …
It was so meaningful.
"Hmm?"
Fu Yi poked her head out and praised, "Is this the good friend you've been talking about, Lily? Wow, it's the Sword of Disaster, so amazing. "
"You're flattering me, Mr. Huai Shi is the amazing one." Lily shyly tugged at the corner of her skirt, embarrassed. "I'm just … I'm just a very ordinary friend."
"…"
Under Fu Yi's curious gaze, the corner of Huai Shi's eyes twitched, and then again.
Inexplicably, he felt a sense of horror as if he was sitting under the judgment platform.
Don't panic, Huai Shi, don't panic, this is just a coincidence!
You must stay calm!
Even if he were to die, he had to die innocently!
But I'm obviously very innocent, why do I have to pretend!
Before he could finish his 100,000 inner thoughts, Fu Yi had already taken the initiative to walk up to him, smiling and reaching out her hand. "Nice to meet you, Mr. Huai Shi! Can you please sign an autograph for my roommate?
She's a big fan of yours — "
As she spoke, she took out an autograph book that she had prepared long ago and quietly winked at him.
She signaled him not to expose himself.
Huai Shi was stunned.
In this silent tacit understanding, he felt an unprecedented deep bond between him and his good friend. After experiencing the repeated devastation from reality, Huai Shi was so touched that he almost cried when he encountered this considerate warmth.
Is this what a good friend is like?
Love, love!
But after the initial feeling of being touched, he couldn't help but panic even more …
But what exactly was the problem?
The problem was that he couldn't say it at all!!!
He was clearly in a room with a suitable temperature, but he felt as if he was walking barefoot on fragile ice in the cold winter. He only felt that if he took a wrong step, he would die without a complete corpse …
Even the premonition of death was constantly fluctuating between two extremes, creating a feeling of certain death, but also a feeling of stomach pain that didn't seem to be completely dead.
He tried hard to leave his name on the autograph book.
Trembling, he handed it back.
Soon, the blonde girl who was usually so brave and crazy in her mind, but after seeing the real person, she hid in the crowd and didn't dare to show her face at all. She held the autograph book and the signed version of the gold card and began to laugh foolishly.
She completely didn't notice Huai Shi's teary and expectant gaze.
Aren't you a fan!
How can you just ask for an autograph!
You don't even want to say a few words!
— — Someone come! No matter who it is! Break this strange atmosphere that seemed to be very normal, but made him want to cut his own neck and hang himself …
So, in the dark, it was as if his prayer had been heard — — The savior fell from the sky!
A gentle and warm voice sounded.
"Friends who are visiting, please pay attention to the queue. Everyone, come this way! Don't be noisy and crowded. Don't worry, there will be a special Q&A session and autograph time for everyone later … "
Waving a small flag in her hand and wearing a temporarily borrowed uniform, Luo Xian appeared valiantly and skillfully distributed their passes to all the participants.
Everyone had one pass, everyone had a share.
In the intense stomach pain, Huai Shi felt that the terrifying shadow of hell was once again one step closer to him.
"Xian, Sister Xian?"
"I'm here to help!"
Luo Xian smiled playfully at Huai Shi, "Because it's too idle to stay in the room and it's not good to wait for Mr. Fang to serve us, so after taking a shower, I simply came to volunteer with Anna!"
With that, she looked at the girl next to her, "Am I right, Anna?"
"Yes, yes, yes, that's it!"
Anna nodded frantically, wishing that she could shake her head out of her neck.
She was extremely obedient.
However, when she looked at Huai Shi, the white wolf girl showed a flash of panic and silently asked for help — — Teacher, please save me!
What responded to her was the teacher's already red eyes.
Under the noon sun outside the window, a drop of tear that clearly only existed in an illusion had fallen from his cheek to the dust and smashed into pieces.
Just like his heart …
Your teacher can't be saved.
How am I supposed to save you?
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