Bizarre Survival: I Can Devour Thousands of Talents

Chapter 98, Section 097: The Deliveryman and the Morgue

"Not bad looking. The male escorts at the Takamagahara nightclub pay pretty good tips. I should give it a try..."

"Chicken Rabbit Express's sorting station has always been short-staffed. Judging from your physiques, you two are alright; you could hold out for half a day..."

"Tch! You don't even like this? Fine, there's more..."

Scratching his head awkwardly, Qi Heng couldn't help but interrupt, "Auntie, about that..."

Ling Xiao pulled him away, stopping the damage just as the staff member's expression changed.

"Sister! Big sister!"

Before the other person could get angry, he quickly asked, "These are all pretty good, but are there... any with a slightly higher salary?"

"Yes! It has to be a formal employment agreement!"

Upon hearing this, the voluptuous middle-aged woman behind the counter looked up in surprise.

The anger vanished without a trace.

She curled the corners of her lips and tilted the large, potentially explosive balloon to the right.

"Little brother, it's not that I don't want to help you. Since you already know about the employment agreement, you'll have to consult with Window Zero!"

"Since you have such a sweet tongue, let me give you a piece of advice: If you don't have the skills, don't take on a job you can't handle!"

"If you do these jobs well, the person in charge might help you get an employment agreement..."

Ling Xiao smiled politely, maintaining his composure, and declined the offer.

"Thank you, sis. My brother and I still want to make a name for ourselves in the big city as soon as possible!"

After dealing with the little devils, it's time to meet the real King Yama.

Upon entering the Human Resources Committee hall, Ling Xiao and Qi Heng were startled but managed to remain calm.

Although strange creatures roamed the land, the two of them had remarkably strong mental fortitude.

There will be no classic mindless screams, no needless exposure of abnormalities, and no creation of powerful enemies.

The panel wasn't shielded, but it was mostly sealed off.

Apart from the talent and status displayed for viewing, all other functions, including private messaging, are unavailable.

With the skill banned, the Eye of Appraisal can no longer be used.

Being surrounded by strange creatures while blindfolded is incredibly stressful.

But the two of them behaved perfectly normally.

When someone blocks the way, Ling Xiao, who is in charge, will politely say "excuse me".

The monster with fleshy growths all over its head, neck, and shoulders actually let him have it!

Go to window number zero on the far left.

Unlike the bustling atmosphere of job seekers queuing at other windows, a young man in a suit was huddled inside window number zero.

He was wearing headphones, his legs propped up on the counter, completely absorbed in the world of music.

He knocked on the glass.

The young man opened his eyelids a crack, glanced at the two of them, and said nothing. He simply tapped the table, indicating that they should look at the notice posted on the counter.

[Instructions for Signing Employment Agreements:]

This agreement is solely for the purpose of establishing an employment relationship between potential employees and high-quality employers, and must be signed on a mutual selection basis. Once approved, any violations will be subject to severe penalties by the Public Security Bureau!

Party A shall truthfully explain the situation to Party B, clarify its intentions, and discuss remuneration...

[After joining the company, Party B must complete the work assigned by Party A! Failure to do so will result in the deprivation of civil rights, and Party A has the right to dispose of Party B privately or hand them over to the Public Security Bureau.]

Once the employment agreement is signed, you will be considered a temporary citizen of the city; upon completion of the work, you will obtain full citizenship.

Those who demonstrate outstanding performance at work or assist in resolving emergencies may have the opportunity to receive the "Good Citizen Award".

……

He pulled Qi Heng along and read it carefully.

After mentally checking everything to make sure it was correct, Ling Xiao knocked on the window again. "Hello! We are indeed looking for a job with an employment agreement!"

His brow furrowed, and he took a breath.

The young man took off his headphones and put his legs down. Instead of introducing the available positions, he casually took two documents out of the drawer.

Then they were given to Ling Xiao and the other person respectively.

"Go to [Tingzhu Private Kitchen], they've run out of delivery drivers again. As long as you don't stare at the proprietress with a lecherous look, she'll give you a chance."

"Go to Renxin Hospital. They hired a young gatekeeper the day before yesterday. He's energetic and can keep things in order. They'll definitely give you a chance."

After saying that, he took out two black touchscreen phones from another drawer and pushed them over.

"This document is the employment agreement. I've already stamped it. Once you've signed it and the employer has also signed it, the agreement will be effective."

"During the period when the employment agreement is in effect, you are only temporary citizens with the most basic civil rights."

"You can borrow this phone for now. Once you complete the agreement and become official citizens, it will be considered a benefit of the city's talent settlement program. If you don't complete it, you don't need to return it yourself..."

Seeing that the man wanted to put on his headphones again, Qi Heng quickly asked, "Big Brother!"

"Can't you put me and my brother together? Brothers working together, we'll get the work done faster!"

He paused, the young man in the suit initially reluctant to speak, but still explained impatiently, "Many want to become official citizens, but few have the guts to come!"

"With so many high-quality employers waiting to hire, I have to be open and provide them with talent, understand?"

"Understood, understood! Thank you for your help!"

Ling Xiao quickly tried to smooth things over.

He had already reviewed his own employment agreement, and now as he looked at Qi Heng's, his brow furrowed more and more.

The two exchanged glances, both noticing the seriousness in each other's expressions.

But since we're already here, and the task is already set in stone, there's nothing to hesitate about.

They've worked before, and they've encountered bosses who were new to the business!

I didn't try to be clever.

After signing his name in the "Party B" column, Ling Xiao vaguely felt a force connecting him to "this place".

After signing the agreement, I said goodbye and left.

Before anyone knew it, more than half the people in the hall were looking this way.

Ling Xiao also overheard the whispers of the people around him.

"Wow, someone actually dares to take jobs from a legitimate citizen! Tsk tsk..."

"Those ignorant fools, I bet they'll be hanging on the police station's pole tomorrow—no, this afternoon!"

"They can still get to the police station? Haha, they're incredibly lucky to even see them again!"

"Are you going to do it or not?! You've got the desire but not the guts, and you're still spouting nonsense! If you waste any more of my time, get the hell out of here!"

……

The escalating sarcasm disappeared after "Good Sister" gave a rebuke.

But the eyes of those eerie beings remained fixed on Ling Xiao and his companion.

Looking back, those greedy yet fearful eyes don't need much analysis.

The focus of his gaze was the flimsy piece of paper in his hand.

Is it really that amazing?

Or rather, is being a full-fledged citizen, or even a temporary citizen with only basic rights, really that appealing...?

As I stepped out of the hall, the sun was rising.

Ling Xiao and Qi Heng didn't go far either, they sat on one side of the steps by the door.

The latest novel is first published here!

They basked in the long-awaited morning light while whispering to each other.

While I'm at it, I'll take a look at the "high-tech" products I have.

"This chapter belongs to the Human Resources Committee, but problems with it will involve the Public Security Bureau. So, which department are we under?"

"Who's in charge is another matter; work is the real problem."

Ling Xiao pointed to the job title on Qi Heng's agreement: "Morgue Warehouse Administrator".

"Especially you, I have a feeling you couldn't even last a day?"

"Damn it! What bad luck!"

Qi Heng really wanted to punch the agreement, but he held it firmly in his hand, not daring to use even his fingers.

"Who knows why they sent me straight to the hospital, but you, the [food deliveryman], seem pretty normal to me."

"Even if all else fails, we can still sneak a few bites!"

"You believe it?"

Rolling his eyes at him, Ling Xiao said in a deep voice, "It's normal for it to be abnormal; the more reasonable it seems, the more problematic it is!"

"Let's get started! Even if it's difficult, we should be able to keep playing and at least finish the basic content."

Power on the device; the interface is clean and uncluttered.

Aside from phone calls, text messages, and photos, all that's left is a lonely map.

After exchanging phone numbers and confirming their numbers by dialing and texting each other, Ling Xiao and Qi Heng walked in the opposite direction of the rising sun.

[Tingzhu Private Kitchen] is in the southwest, and [Renxin Hospital] is in the west.

The two could even travel a short distance together.

Inside the guard booth at the entrance, the security guard glanced at the employment agreements in the two people's hands, said nothing, and only nodded with a knowing smile.

Based on feedback from various NPCs, even a fool could sense the weight and pressure of this document.

Ling Xiao and Qi Heng were well aware of this, but they were not afraid.

After so many days of adventure and fighting.

Those who aren't strong enough will either bend over or be crushed long ago!

As the most outstanding among tens of thousands of people, how could they be so easily frightened by the slightest disturbance?

"I have to check in every hour via text message, so I don't need to sleep at night. It'll only last three days at most."

"I know."

Qi Heng waved his hand, "If those filthy bastards in the morgue don't behave, I'll just use lightning to send them to their deaths!"

"You're the one who needs to be careful; you can't see anything. You might break some taboo by stepping in with your left foot first."

"Damn... with this kind of rule-based elimination, what's the point of even playing?"

Ling Xiao cursed indifferently.

Then he picked up his phone and waved it, indicating that he should remember to contact him.

The two eventually reached the fork in the road on the map.

There was no lingering reluctance to part ways; they simply went their separate ways and headed towards their respective destinations.

Once alone, the hidden gazes around him gradually became increasingly eager.

A gaze falling upon you carries weight.

But Ling Xiao didn't cause any trouble and simply proceeded slowly according to the map.

Backpacks are unusable; you must carry your employment agreement and mobile phone with you at all times. It's best to avoid strenuous exercise before arriving at [Tingzhu Private Kitchen].

At first, Ling Xiao was wary of attacks that might come at any time.

But these guys really only "watched them go," so he just glanced at the buildings on both sides of the street.

strangeness.

At first glance, it has a nostalgic familiarity, but upon closer inspection, one can find many phenomena that are a mixture of the old and the new.

Some places seem like they were abandoned in the past, or like they were destroyed after being used intensively.

There wasn't a single car on the road, not even an electric scooter or a bicycle.

There weren't many pedestrians.

They have strange appearances, but most of them are in a hurry to get there; almost no one strolls to their destination.

The old woman sitting on the recliner fanning herself with a palm leaf fan naturally caught Ling Xiao's eye a few more times.

But that one glance led to trouble.

Ling Xiao, who was looking at the map, suddenly felt a chill down his back.

Something cold and silent pressed against my side, the chill penetrating my clothes and almost imprinting itself on my skin.

Without the slightest hesitation.

A radiant light, bright even under the sun, suddenly burst forth from the center of Lingxiao!

A bloodcurdling scream came from behind.

Under the glow, a fist imbued with the power of the blazing sun was swung out fiercely, carrying scorching flames, smashing the old face into an exaggerated shape!

(End of this chapter)