Chapter 40 Supermarket 2 (This is probably what they mean by good deeds being rewarded)

A task that requires four people to complete together will be impossible to finish if divided among three people.

Seeing that it was almost time to leave work, Yunxin took the initiative to say to Ninglu, "You can go first, I'll take care of the rest."

Ning Lu was both surprised and taken aback. "I've been in the workforce for so long, and this is the first time I've ever heard something like this."

Yunxin: ?

"It's perfectly normal to take care of patients appropriately."

In fact, she would take care of the elderly, the weak, the sick, and the disabled whenever she encountered them.

“Liu Yongchang wouldn’t,” Yin Hang said resentfully.

Ning Lu nodded vigorously. "All he would say was, 'You should work hard!' Then we'd all work overtime together, and leave together once the work was done."

Yunxin, who had never experienced the entire department working overtime together since joining the company, was speechless.

I was careless.

I didn't know this company had such unique overtime policies.

Ning Lu clutched her small handbag, her face a mixture of excitement and hesitation. "Can I really go now?"

"Go on, go home and get some rest." A colleague suddenly collapsed during work hours, indirectly causing a backlog of work. Such unexpected events happen only once every few years, and Yunxin was willing to make an exception and work overtime.

"Then I'll go?" Ning Lu tentatively stood up, her voice heavy with nasal congestion.

"Stop arguing, let's go." Yin Hang stretched. "Actually, we've almost finished the work. Yunxin and I will stay and work for another half hour, then we can leave."

Upon hearing this, Ning Lu grabbed her small handbag and fled the office without looking back.

Yunxin and Yinhang exchanged a smile and got back to work.

Because of the lack of a strong worker, Yun Xin, Ning Lu, and Yin Hang had to work themselves to the bone for three consecutive days in order to finish their work before the end of the workday.

Ning Lu remarked more than once, "They really know how to pick their timing. They've escaped so much work at once; they're practically enjoying themselves."

Yin Hang sighed helplessly, "He's already in the hospital, so you should say less."

He spoke with a nasal tone, clearly indicating he had a cold.

"Can't I even vent my anger by beating him up?" Ning Lu complained.

Yin Hang only said, "One should be lenient when one can."

"If you get bullied, you retaliate in kind, that's called 'being vengeful.' If you get bullied and don't retaliate, that's called 'being weak and incompetent.' If I had to choose one, I'd choose 'being vengeful.'" Ning Lu multitasked, chatting and working at the same time, without neglecting either.

Yin Hang sighed deeply.

Yunxin steals a moment from her busy schedule to browse the news.

Latest reports indicate a surge in fever cases across various regions, with hospitals nearing capacity. Media outlets are urging everyone to wash their hands frequently, exercise regularly, and actively improve their physical fitness to boost their immunity.

The next day.

Yunxin arrived at work on time.

When I got to the office, I found that one person was missing.

Ning Lu, wearing a mask of pain, said, "Yin Hang called me this morning to say he had a bad cold and a slight fever. He's taking the day off and can't come."

"That serious?" Yun Xin asked in surprise.

“I saw on the news that the virus in nature has undergone an unknown mutation. So people who have caught the cold this time are generally more seriously ill than before.” Ning Lu looked like she wanted to die. “I asked Yin Hang, and he said he was fine, just not feeling well, and that he would recover after resting at home for a few days.”

"But if the work of four people is divided between two people... even if we both stayed at the company all night, we still couldn't finish it!!"

"Wait a minute, let me ask the landlady." Yun Xin had no intention of forcing herself and decisively called the landlady.

The call is connected.

A hoarse voice came from the other end, "Hello, what's wrong?"

Yun Xin almost didn't recognize that it was the boss's wife. She hesitated for a moment before saying, "Many products are sold out. The purchasing department is short-staffed and can't place orders in time."

"Some suppliers just called me and said that many of their staff are also sick and they can't ship goods. Cough cough!" The boss lady coughed violently, as if she was coughing up her lungs, and it took her a while to stop. "You guys figure it out. If you can order, then order. If not, then wait. This flu is too serious. Many people have taken leave."

"Okay, I understand. Boss lady, you should get some rest." Yun Xin exchanged a few pleasantries and hung up the phone.

"How so?" Ning Lu asked expectantly.

"The suppliers are short-staffed and can't ship the goods," Yunxin said. "Contact everyone. Place orders with those who can ship, and we'll talk about the rest in a couple of days."

Ning Lu visibly breathed a sigh of relief. "Okay, I'll contact them right away."

She was about to pick up her phone to find the supplier's phone number when she hesitated and looked at Yunxin, "Have you never had a cold before?"

Yun Xin casually replied, "Yes, I'm in good health and I usually don't catch colds or fevers."

“I’ve heard that after recovery, you’ll have antibodies in your body, making it less likely to get the disease again,” Ning Lu said.

"That's good."

“If you catch a cold, remember to do extra part-time work at night.” Ning Lu’s expression was more serious than ever before. “Really, I’m not kidding you, it can treat it quickly and effectively.”

Yunxin's fingers, which were typing on the keyboard, suddenly stopped.

She looked at Ning Lu and asked, "Have you been doing part-time work after get off work these past few days?"

"Yes!" Ning Lu nodded vigorously. "The first time, my cold symptoms were relieved immediately. The second time, probably because fewer people brought me here, there was no significant improvement. The third time, I was basically cured."

Yunxin was in a daze.

It's only been a few days since Ning Lu caught a cold, and she's already done three part-time jobs. She works a full-time job during the day and does part-time work at night—her life is incredibly busy. It's just a bit exhausting…

Ning Lu thought Yun Xin didn't believe her, and immediately became anxious, "I wouldn't lie about something like this. If it wasn't you, I wouldn't even bother telling anyone!"

"Although I don't understand why sending thugs to the police station would significantly improve their physical condition, I guess it's just a case of good deeds being rewarded."

“I also tried exercising at home, but after several days of trying, it was completely useless. After going out for a walk and ending up in jail with some thugs, I immediately noticed something was different when I got home.”

Good heavens!

They actually made up a set of rules for themselves.

Yunxin realized that Ning Lu was an unsuspecting player. But Ning Lu was lucky enough to discover a way to farm attributes, and from then on, she became obsessed with it, diligently farming dungeons.

That's hardly a good deed; your cold is getting better.

It clearly says "Congratulations to the player for successfully surviving" and "Reward: Constitution +0.1".

The time it didn't work, it was probably because the "spirit" attribute was rewarded, so there was no obvious change in physical fitness.

"When did you realize you were getting stronger?" Yunxin asked.

Ning Lu thought for a moment, "One day I was out shopping, and just after crossing the street, there was a multi-vehicle collision at the intersection. I was just a hair's breadth away from being involved. I was terrified that day and fell seriously ill when I got home. It seems like from that moment on, I became incredibly strong, a bit like a superheroine."

Yunxin thought to herself that every player probably has their own story.

"Actually, I've also encountered some incredible things," Yunxin said, half-jokingly. "When I was a child, I saved someone, and then I became incredibly strong and ran incredibly fast. My physical condition also became super good, and I've basically never been sick since I was a child."

"Huh?" Ning Lu was stunned.

Not only are there rewards for punishing evil and promoting good, but there are also rewards for saving lives?

The amount of information was too much for Ning Lu to process; she couldn't make sense of it no matter what she tried.

"Maybe running into a group of thugs means you saved yourself?" Yun Xin said, speaking the truth in a guessing tone.

Ning Lu fell into deep thought.

Due to workers taking leave, there is a severe shortage of manpower, and nearly half of the suppliers are unable to deliver goods.

Yunxin and Ninglu placed the remaining orders, completed the reports, and finally finished the work before the end of the workday.

“Every day is a life-or-death race against time…” Ning Lu slumped in her seat, not wanting to move. “I’m so tired. I feel like every penny I earn is soaked in blood and sweat.”

"So they are the exploited class." Yun Xin said goodbye with a smile, "I'm leaving now."

"Go, go," Ning Lu waved her hand weakly.

On the street, people hurried by. They were fully covered from head to toe with woolen hats, scarves, and gloves, with not a single inch of skin exposed.

At that moment, one person stopped and couldn't help but sneeze.

Within a five-meter radius, pedestrians vanished instantly. Those who happened to pass by tightened their scarves, fearing they might catch the infection.

Yunxin walked briskly with her head down, and soon arrived at her rented room.

She went to the security guard to pick up the package first.

The neatly stacked boxes formed a small mountain, prompting the security guard to ask, "What did you buy? Why are you carrying so much stuff?"

"We've stocked up on food, drinks, and other necessities," Yun Xin said.

Upon hearing this, the security guard nodded understandingly, "Given the current situation, it's good to stock up on supplies at home, especially for those living alone."

If you suddenly catch a cold and have a fever, feel weak all over, can't walk, and find it inconvenient to go out for a meal.

Prepare some food, at least you won't have to worry about starving to death.

Yunxin stacked the packages two at a time and carried them back. After several trips, she finally finished moving them.

That night, Yunxin turned on the heater, lay in the warm bed, and slept soundly.

When I woke up, the whole world had changed.

"The headquarters of the Takahashi Group in City X has been massacred! 167 people died, 1 survived, and 6 are still missing!"

"The Takahashi Foundation is suspected of conducting illegal human experiments, and its official Weibo account has released several videos to prove its innocence."

"Takahashi Group's official Weibo account appears to have been hacked! Is the person who posted the message part of a murder gang?"

"A video featuring superpowers has surfaced on the official Weibo account of the Takahashi Foundation? Human experiments appear to have been a great success."

Takahashi Group? The company Bai Wei works for?

Yunxin clicked to view them one by one.

The first news item reports that the Takahashi Group headquarters building was attacked by terrorists at 9 pm last night. Almost all the staff who were still working overtime at the time were killed, with only one survivor.

The second news item included a link that led to a video of the experiment. Yun Xin glanced at it and discovered that the Takahashi Foundation had not only conducted similar experiments in nursing homes but had also filmed them for archival purposes.

The third news item raises suspicions that the person who posted the Weibo post and the killer were in cahoots. The reasoning is that the post was made around 10 PM, right after the terrorist attack. Logically, it makes sense that they obtained the account and password from the staff, posted the message to vent their anger, and then killed them to cover it up.

The fourth news item includes a link that leads to videos related to superpowers. These include, but are not limited to: a girl lifting a car with her bare hands, a boy running 100 meters in 8.57 seconds, someone being chopped with a machete and having someone block the attack with their arm without getting hurt, and someone suddenly turning pale and retreating while walking, with a flowerpot falling three seconds later...

Worst of all, the Takahashi Group's official Weibo account is well-managed and has many followers.

The video was widely shared as soon as it was released.

Overnight, countless people have seen it, and the media has written several different reports.

Yun Xin was stunned.

I don't know how evolution games are defined... Could these all be considered unauthorized insiders?

Just then, another news notification popped up.

"A tragedy sparked by rage! According to survivors, the perpetrator was a single person! He was a family member of a victim of human experimentation who had repeatedly reported the matter to government departments, but his reports were never accepted. So he took the risk and personally punished the Takahashi Foundation."

The news caused a sensation throughout the entire Federation!

(End of this chapter)