Chapter 19: Ordering Ingredients (2/2)

When Zhu Fugui finally stammered out the last few words of his story, Bai Yan realized that this wasn’t just a small matter.

To minimize the risk, he promptly called Lu Tianyi over to the conversation and got him on the same boat.

During their time at the club, Bai Yan found out that Lu Tianyi had a strong sense of justice. Because his other teammates tragically died too, he loved to meddle in other people’s business, hoping that it wouldn’t happen again.

Personally, Bai Yan liked nosy people the most. For one, he didn’t need to worry about being stabbed in the back by this kind of person. Secondly, if someone had encountered a bit of trouble, this person would surely help them. Although Bai Yan has been troubled by Wang Ze’s sudden death until now, he had to admit that it was the best to use compassionate people.

Zhu Fugui couldn’t stop shaking from fear as he tried to retell the story again. Fearing that Zhu Fugui would stop breathing, Bai Yan informed Lu Tianyi of what Zhu Fugui had told him before.

After listening to what happened, Lu Tianyi frowned instantly, “Earlier when we were having a group discussion, why didn’t you say anything?”

“Someone already died today. I was afraid if I had told everyone about this, they would even be more depressed.” Zhu Fugui said, convinced by his thoughts, “Plus, the room had young women in it. Wouldn’t they have trouble sleeping if they knew about this?

“You can’t do this. It doesn’t benefit anyone if you hold back on this kind of problem.” Lu Tianyi had trouble letting out harsher words. Seeing that Zhu Fugui was frightened by this, he let out a sigh, “Someone could die from this if you didn’t inform us beforehand. In the future, don’t hide anything from us. Everyone can share their opinions or advice and can even help you shoulder the burden.”

“I, I know.” Zhu Fugui sullenly nodded his head and said anxiously, “Brother, please help me out, what should I do for tonight? Should I go or should I not?”

If he didn’t go, it would result in immediate termination by the madam. But if he did go… to settle the debt at midnight, with the madam not giving him a single cent, anyone would easily see that there was something wrong in this situation.

In the rules of the game, the servants were required to complete all of the villa owner’s tasks. Even if they knew that the task will lead them to death, they still must go and try. Lu Tianyi couldn’t think of a way out of Zhu Fugui’s quest. Fortunately for them, the delivery man, who brought the cat, dog, and mouse meat, would come to the villa tonight. Lu Tianyi had firmly decided to ask the driver about it, maybe they could ask the driver and gather more clues.

To not miss the delivery, the three restlessly sat on the steps of the villa’s front door, slowly passing the time by casually chatting and comforting Old Zhu.

Soon, it was already eight o’clock and the delivery truck arrived right on time, parking in front of the villa’s gates.

As the others unloaded the goods, Bai Yan, who had talked to the driver the night before, slowly approached the strong dark-skinned man and asked, “Brother, my friend called your company using his phone and said he would pay the owed sum. The people from your company said that they would come find my friend tonight and our madam had also asked him to wait here at midnight. It’s nothing to be concerned about right?”

“Using his cell phone?” The dark-skinned man eerily revealed his set of pearly white teeth, saying aloud, “Your friend can’t be saved. Just let him quietly wait for his death tonight.”

Seeing that Bai Yan wanted to follow up another question, the driver impatiently shouted, “Your friend will surely die! If I were you, I would move on and find new friends. I already knew with just a glance that you are a person that doesn’t have many friends. If you don’t find some more as soon as possible, you won’t have any friends left.”

Did he have to say it? My friend will have an untimely death!

Being ridiculed by the dark-skinned driver, Bai Yan’s dignity seemed to have taken a blow. Yet, no matter how irritated he was, he couldn’t just insult him then go back immediately. Instead, he continued to have a polite conversation with the driver.

However, just like yesterday night, the dark-skinned driver refused to answer his other questions, not acknowledging them no matter how much Bai Yan brought them up.

Grimly staring at the dust the delivery truck left behind, it wasn’t only Bai Yan, but all three of them sunk into despair.

In particular, Zhu Fugui, whose face showed nothing but pure sadness, had simply given up hope.

“It’s over, I’m going to die!” His nose started to sniffle as he unexpectedly started shedding tears.

Zhu Fugui, a strong man who was at the prime of his life, had stayed positive ever since he came to the game. Even if he usually panics towards smaller concerns, he doesn’t let himself easily show his distress to not affect the ladies in the team, fearing that he would also make them as anxious as he was.

After hearing what the dark-skinned driver had said, Lu Tianyi was left utterly speechless. He quickly pulled out a pack of cigarettes from his pocket, took one out, and handed it over to Zhu Fugui, also taking a cigarette for himself.