To put Wrench at ease, I even brought up our master.
Wait a minute, shouldn't he be the one comforting me?
We stared at each other awkwardly for a few seconds before I turned to look at Bayi, who was happily enjoying his snacks.
Man, what a gluttonous cat!
"Why are you both staring at me? You're scaring me!"
Bayi felt the intense stares and suddenly lost his appetite.
There's hope—he remembers the beatings as well as the meals.
"It's time to go to work," Wrench said, checking his watch.
"Oh crap, it's already past two in the afternoon?"
I suddenly snapped out of it, feeling my stomach growling with hunger.
"Hurry up and eat, then we can get to work."
Bayi kindly opened a can of eight-treasure porridge and handed it to me with a smile.
He's pretty slick with borrowed gestures.
I took a sip and said, "Thanks, but I don't want to go to work."
"…I'm going to work," Bayi said, taken aback, and stormed off in a huff.
"Ha, he got mad."
"Aren't you going to check out the studio? There's a good show about to start!"
Wrench picked up his AK and hinted at something big.
"What kind of show? I missed a good one just because I slept in?"
Not wanting to miss any action, I quickly finished the porridge and followed him downstairs.
"Hey bro, when can I get a real piece to defend myself?"
Once downstairs, I asked him quietly, longing for an AK. Here, having a gun means having power.
"No matter where you go, an AK rules."
"Well, it's not that hard to get. Give it some time," Wrench said after thinking it over.
We quickly left the dorm building and headed towards the studio. Passing by the temporary dorms, I wondered about our fellow comrades living there. Are they still alive?
"Everyone, please applaud. Sister Yu will now be the class monitor of Class A."
Before we even entered the studio, we heard the sleazy voice of Liu Shiyi from outside the door.
"Clap, clap, clap."
Enthusiastic applause followed.
"Thank you, everyone. Let's work together to improve our department's performance."
Sister Yu, dressed in a black professional suit, bowed with a cheerful smile.
"Huh, unexpected, right? This woman isn't simple! Liu Shiyi just had a private meeting with her last night, and he changed his mind today!"
Wrench whispered, lowering his voice to a sarcastic tone.
Good thing we got rid of Heizi first; otherwise, he'd be a ticking time bomb.
"Congratulations, supervisor. Our department has gained a valuable female assistant."
Leaning against the door, I smiled and clapped softly.
Sister Yu suddenly saw me, her eyes lit up, and she froze.
I wasn't trying to be cool; I was just a bit tipsy and dizzy.
"Have you been drinking?"
Liu Shiyi smelled the strong scent of alcohol on me from three meters away.
"Celebrating. I had a few bottles of hometown wine with Assistant Chen. Supervisor, if you like, we can drink together next time."
I glanced at Wrench and smiled faintly.
"You're here too?" Liu Shiyi's eyes looked a bit off.
"No, I didn't go." Wrench shook his head expressionlessly.
"Alright, you guys focus on boosting performance. Ayu, I hope you won't let me down.
Remember, your probation period is this month."
Liu Shiyi glared at her, then quickly walked past Wrench and me with a stern face.
"Supervisor, I have something to report…"
Wrench glanced at me again and quickly followed him.
"…" I was a bit puzzled. Did I say something wrong just now?
"Little Bottle, you didn't expect me to make a comeback, did you? How's it feel to have me as your class monitor now? Remember to behave, and big sis will take care of you."
Sister Yu swayed her hips as she walked over, poking my chest with her fingertip and smiling seductively.
"Get lost! Who knows who will control who!"
I pushed her dirty hand away and walked into the studio. "Besides, the supervisor is in charge here.
When he's not around, the supervisor of Class A, Fatty, is in charge. Who do you think you are?"
I sneered, putting my arm around Fatty's shoulder to deliberately stir things up.
"Well said, Little Bottle."
Fatty looked at me gratefully, no longer showing his usual harshness.
He probably got "educated" by Liu Shiyi today.
And with Sister Yu suddenly taking over as class monitor, his position was clearly shaky, so he naturally hoped someone would stand up for him.
Even the supervisor of Class B, Lacey, and the team leader, Lace, looked at the flamboyant Sister Yu with hostile eyes.
Women always get jealous of those who are more beautiful and sexy than themselves.
Especially in a place like this, which is never short of beauties.
"Little Bottle, be careful how you treat people. You never know when you'll need to see them again."
Sister Yu said slowly, not angry at all.
"Who wants to see you again? I'm still a kid, gross!"
I rolled my eyes at her and sat next to Bayi.
Luckily, my workstation was still there.
Probably because no suitable talent came by these days.
"You…" The well-versed Sister Yu was actually choked by my words.
"Work hard and stop messing around, or the supervisor will get mad again."
Fatty deliberately knocked on Sister Yu loudly and reminded her that her probation period was just one month.
"You win this time."
Sister Yu stomped her foot and walked to her workstation.
Even as the class monitor, she still had to complete her performance tasks. This was Liu Shiyi's test of her abilities.
I squinted at her, curious about what methods she used to get Liu Shiyi to agree to promote her.
"Bro, what are you thinking about?" Bayi tugged at my clothes, looking for trouble.
"Thinking, don't ask. Your IQ makes it hard to explain."
"I didn't ask."
"…Get to work and stop talking."
I cleared my throat, opened my computer, and logged into my social account.
"Little Bottle, work hard and aim to become a team leader next month."
Fatty walked over with a smile, encouraging me.
Geez, they all want to use me as a vanguard, a pawn!
I smiled and asked back, "Aren't you afraid I'll become a supervisor?"
"No, your ambitions lie elsewhere."
Fatty was interesting but not a fellow traveler.
"I'll get to work." I put on a serious face and ignored him.
Satisfied, he happily went to oversee Sister Yu.
After being offline for half a month, I didn't expect so many people to "miss" me.
Especially the chaebol from Korea I flirted with last time, who was sending me frantic messages.
I smiled and typed: "Uncle, are you there? I've been sick these past few days, feeling so helpless and scared…"
Yes, I was indeed scared of the upcoming full moon battle.
Thinking he wasn't online, I was surprised by his instant reply, asking how I was and strongly insisting on a video chat.
No matter what I said, he wouldn't be dissuaded.
"Supervisor, come here for a sec."
I waved Fatty over, and he happily trotted over.
If I land a big deal, he gets a share of the commission, so of course, he's thrilled.
"The chaebol uncle is obsessed. What do I do?"
If we don't reel in this big fish tightly today, it'll slip away tomorrow.
"Just a video chat, no problem. Come, the supervisor will show you the ropes."