Excessive ferocity due to caution

"Something terrifying?"

How terrifying is it?

Zhao Yi asked curiously.

Chen Fei whispered:

"A very bloody massacre occurred inside the steel mill..."

"It's said that almost all the security guards are dead..."

"Many other employees were also killed or injured."

"The place was covered in blood and rust, like a scene from hell..."

Although Chen Fei had not experienced that incident, the older brother's description of it was so detailed that it left a strong psychological scar on Chen Fei.

However, Zhao Yi noticed another detail:

"Since that guy in black was so strong, wiping out everyone in the security office, how did your older brother survive?"

Chen Fei replied:

"That's what we find strange..."

"Its slaughter was not directed at all ghosts."

"That time...it probably killed most of the ghosts in the factory!"

"The massacre ended very abruptly, as if the guy in black had suddenly received some order and left..."

"We don't know where it ended up."

"But my older brother mentioned it to me... He said he later checked the security camera footage from the security room and didn't see anyone in black leaving the factory..."

At this point, Chen Fei actually shuddered.

Oh shit.

He was halfway through telling the story when he startled himself.

"So the older brother eventually quit and went back to his hometown."

After listening, Zhao Yi said to Chen Fei:

"I see."

"Okay... Chen Fei, your position in the factory is higher than mine. Find a way to investigate anything related to the rust stains in this factory. I'll come back to you later!"

Chen Fei nodded, and then a look of worry appeared between his brows.

"Be careful of those new ghosts. They are very hostile towards you and might harm you."

"Also... I have a bottle of medicine I borrowed from the infirmary. Take it. If you have any wounds, spray the medicine on them immediately. If the wound rusts, cut off the surrounding skin first, then spray the medicine!"

Zhao Yi took the medicine from Chen Fei and said thank you.

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Item: 205 glue

[Quality: Consumable]

[Synopsis: Once upon a time, a madwoman, wanting to never be separated from her lover, used this bottle of glue as a lubricant on his penis... Because the man refused to have surgery, they remained tightly embraced until their very last breath... Oh! What a touching love story!]

[Effect: When applied or sprayed onto an object's surface, it forms a thin film that solidifies after one minute, providing an adhesive strength of fifty tons... Of course, you can also spray it on wounds to prevent infection and stop bleeding.]

[Manufacturer's quote: A week after 205 glue was invented, I was awarded the Nobel Prize in Medicine... How strange...]

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"..."

Zhao Yi rolled his eyes when he saw the comments about the items.

It's obvious that the manufacturer never imagined that this product would eventually be used as a medical device.

He accepted the bottle of medicine.

He pushed his bike back to work.

On the lawn.

The arrogant voice of the scoundrel came:

"That human brat is such a loser!"

"Teach him a lesson, let him know that not just any trash can work in a steel mill!"

Some sycophantic voices echoed:

"Yeah yeah!"

"How dare this human try to steal our spot as an outstanding employee? They're utterly arrogant!"

"Huh? Big brother...why is that guy back?"

One of the ghosts pointed at Zhao Yi, who was pushing a cart towards them in the distance, and all the ghosts' eyes focused on him.

Zhao Yi whistled as he pushed his little cart to the edge of the lawn, amidst the incredulous gazes of the ghosts, and began filling it with rusty grass.

The scenery is beautiful on a sunny day!

Red flowers and green grass!

"Holy crap... am I seeing things?"

"It really is Zhao Yi..."

"Wasn't he taken care of by foreman Chen Fei?"

They find it hard to believe.

Stealing someone else's tools is against the rules for these employees!

Is everything alright?

At this point, these ghosts had not yet realized that employees in different positions had to follow different rules.

The scoundrel stared at Zhao Yi, his face extremely ugly.

Just moments before, it had been boasting in front of the ghosts that it had used a simple trick to get Zhao Yi killed by the old foreman Chen Fei.

A perfect example of using someone else to do one's dirty work!

In this way, he derives immense satisfaction from showcasing his practically nonexistent intellect while simultaneously increasing his prestige among the ghosts.

After this, it developed its own power within the factory.

But Zhao Yi's nonchalant appearance was tantamount to slapping him hard in the face in front of all the ghosts!

His face is all swollen from being slapped!

This made the scoundrel feel like a complete idiot!

He clenched his fists tightly, gripping the giant scissors in his hands.

The scoundrel's gaze was icy.

"That dog has a really lucky life..."

It gave a cold laugh.

But Zhao Yi didn't care at all.

He didn't even lift his head.

This kind of disregard is precisely the most ruthless counterattack!

To destroy their spirit!

Just as the bewitching demon was about to erupt, Zhao Yi suddenly raised his head, a faint smile on his face, and said:

"You know what?"

"You're going to be in big trouble this afternoon."

The scoundrel paused for a moment, then suppressed his anger and sneered in a low voice:

"You?"

Zhao Yi grinned:

"Let's wait and see."

After he finished speaking, he pushed a cart full of rusty grass away. Watching Zhao Yi's figure gradually disappear into the sunlight, Gu Huogui was filled with a strong murderous aura.

It looked at a rusty leaf stuck to its scissors, seemed to have thought of something, and put it into its pocket.

A smile played on his lips.

...

noon.

Time to cook.

Zhao Yi ordered a plate of stir-fried potatoes and potatoes, and braised tomatoes. He sat down at his seat, about to eat, when someone tapped him on the shoulder. Zhao Yi turned around and saw a ghastly-looking creature with a pointed mouth and monkey-like face, which said menacingly:

"You better watch out, kid!"

"Don't be so shameless!"

Snapped!

Before it could finish speaking, Zhao Yi slapped it hard across the face!

The ghost's face was turned to one side, its eyes were wide open, and its mouth was agape!

Damn it...

How dare this person lay a hand on me!

I'm a ghost!

It let out a strange cry and turned its head, wanting to teach Zhao Yi a lesson, but suddenly noticed the rascal next to Zhao Yi.

A subtle gesture.

It immediately understood.

"Big brother!"

"I'm just about to teach Zhao Yi, this arrogant human, a lesson..."

The grotesque, monkey-faced demon chuckled, but then heard the wicked ghost curse:

"Get out of my way!"

"You started this whole thing!"

The sharp-mouthed, monkey-faced demon looked grim, but he turned around and buried his head in his food.

A smug, sinister smile flashed across his lowered face.

"Brother Zhao, I'm really sorry about what happened this morning... I had some issues, and I apologize to you."

The scoundrel, who had been arrogant and domineering in the morning, was now behaving humbly and with a fawning smile.

He was also carrying two opened bottles of beer.

He handed a bottle to Zhao Yi.

"I hope Brother Zhao will understand and not take it to heart!"

"This bottle of wine is a small token of my appreciation. If Brother Zhao doesn't mind, shall we finish it?"

Zhao Yi looked at the bottle with a strange smile on his lips.

Offering unsolicited favors is either a sign of malice or theft.

He shook the bottle of wine in his hand, squinted his eyes, and smiled:

"What if... I don't like it?"

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P.S.: I'll write the next chapter after I've done a set of elementary school radio calisthenics!

Thank you for reading!