Not only are there hierarchical distinctions among the homeless, but there is also a hierarchy of contempt among the staff.

So, is helping out at amusement park rides just manual labor? Or is it that the staff who fill in as substitutes when there aren't enough maintenance personnel at the rides are just doing manual labor?

Cheng Shuang and Si Hai exchanged a glance while huddled in their cloaks, and simultaneously made a walking gesture with their fingers. Then, the two of them neatly followed behind several staff members as they walked deeper into the cave. The further they went, the brighter the light became, and gradually, in order not to be noticed, the two of them had to keep a certain distance from the group.

Finally, the staff stopped at a bright white gate. They waited for about ten minutes before the gate was hoisted up, revealing another world that was blindingly white.

Cheng Shuang quickly checked her watch; it was exactly four o'clock.

Once all the staff had crossed the gate, Sihai quickly pulled off his cloak, shook it, and the dark cloak instantly turned white. He then unfolded it again, covering the two of them once more.

Despite the significant height difference, Cheng Shuang, equipped with running socks and an accelerator, didn't think she could lose to any long-legged runner in terms of speed. So when Si Hai tried to hug her and run together before accelerating, the little girl firmly refused and almost overtook him several times.

Si Hai smiled silently. It would be nice if his companion was such a cute and capable kid. It would save him the scheming and infighting of a typical rest stop, making things easier and more enjoyable. Now, he just didn't know if he and Gong Zhu could pass the test and get everyone approved.

But Sihai's smile soon faded, as the birdsong returned, and the staff who had crossed the gate did not leave.

"Am I seeing things? I think I saw a white shadow flash by outside."

"Are you seeing things? Didn't the bamboo clappers arrive? Ask him."

As the two were talking, a short, stout figure walked over. It was the fat man from the customer service center. He scratched his belly and panted, "I'm not going to get the blessing done next time. It's too tiring and not suitable for my weight!"

"Haha, next time we'll see how lucky you are to play rock-paper-scissors!"

"By the way, you didn't see anyone who shouldn't have come in, did you?"

"No! Those maintainers wouldn't dare come. You're overthinking it!"

"Haha, I guess I was just so sleepy that my eyes were blurry."

The moment the bamboo plank passed over the gate, the gate slowly fell from above. For safety, Sihai pulled Cheng Shuang back and shook his head at her.

Once the gate was completely closed, the two men emerged from the cloaks. Had the cloaks not changed color so quickly, they would have been discovered.

Cheng Shuang breathed a long sigh of relief. Although she hadn't been able to get in, at least she hadn't left empty-handed.

Similarly, Gong Zhu and Da Bai did not guard the place for nothing.

They followed the bamboo planks and discovered where the gate was switched on and off.

"There were two planks. Once the planks were closed, the fat man climbed down the mountain as if he had completed a task."

Big White pointed to the middle of the green mountain, where the board was painted green, and from this angle, you couldn't tell the difference at all.

Si Hai looked up at the sky and suggested, "Why don't we go check out the food street? It's getting light, and if we go into the cave, we might not be able to get out in a short time."

Cheng Shuang remembered that she had also made a promise with Xiao Qi and Xiang Rong to ride the Ferris wheel together, so she nodded and said, "Let's go to the food street."

Da Bai agrees.

The four set off. Since the sky was already turning white, it was unrealistic to walk slowly in the dark, so they quickened their pace. Big White even knitted a pair of silent roller shoes, which allowed him to glide quickly, no slower than anyone else.

Upon reaching the food street, Sihai stopped first, raising his hand with a solemn expression to remind the other three not to go any further.

What lay before them was the food street after the vendors had closed, quiet and peaceful, yet a faint sound could still be heard emanating from it.

Cheng Shuang tapped her shoes, stopped the accelerator, walked over, and tapped a few times to confirm, "The black curtain with the empty stall painted on it." The little girl bent down, felt around the bottom edge of the curtain, and lifted it, revealing bright light and lively music.

Big White then lay down, poked half its head out, and quickly pulled it back in, its expression inscrutable. "I know where those maintainers who failed in the game competition are."

Because of her extremely unpleasant expression, Sihai and Gongzhu seemed to realize something and pulled Cheng Shuang up, saying, "Stop looking!"

"Those who are alive are all working as waiters inside, serving dishes!" Da Bai cleared his throat. Si Hai and Gong Zhu's expressions still hadn't improved. Those who were dead were probably already on someone's plate.

How did those staff members manage to eat and drink their fill in such an atmosphere without batting an eye?

Does a lack of mental strength also lead to a lack of nerves and impaired senses?

"Let's not go in." Da Bai clutched his chest weakly. "There aren't many living Protectors, and their clothes are inappropriate for children; it's a bit of an eyesore."

So their function, though described as a service, is more like providing entertainment.

Not to mention Da Bai, even Gong Zhu couldn't stand it and turned pale, cursing in disgust, "Disgusting!"

Si Hai sighed. It was more than disgusting; not only were they being used as toys for amusement, but they also had to watch helplessly as their own kind were slaughtered and plundered...

Cheng Shuang also thought of this. Looking at Da Bai, she asked blankly, "The hydroelectric team didn't die, are they...?"

Da Bai nodded with a pained expression, then rubbed his eyes. "I recognized those two."

"Then let's hurry up and go!" the little girl suggested quietly, worried about how awkward it would be if they ran into each other.

It's not just embarrassing; those two people will probably be so angry they'll explode on the spot and turn on them to the death.

The four had no interest in watching the other maintainers' antics, nor did they want to see their fellow creatures' corpses become the monsters' meal. They each returned to their hotel, rested for a few hours, washed up, and then went to the Ferris wheel's ticket office to exchange their tickets for free admission, waiting for Xiao Qi and Xiang Rong to arrive.

Xiao Qi arrived very early. He and Xiang Rong stayed at the same hotel, and he directly relayed the message to Cheng Shuang.

The little girl then realized that Xiangrong hadn't planned to enter the game with them last night.

She pursed her lips, exchanged a glance with Da Bai, and neither of them said anything.

In the realm of death, separations and reunions are normal. Considering her concerns, they naturally wouldn't force her.

At the entrance to the Ferris wheel, there are two staff members, one human and one homeless. The human collects admission tickets, while the homeless person uses his many arms to help people riding the Ferris wheel quickly fasten their seat belts.

Cheng Shuang and Si Hai were in one group, while Da Bai, Xiao Qi, and Gong Zhu were in another. They were divided into two Ferris wheel cabins. Si Hai still distributed four petals so they could contact each other at any time.

The Ferris wheel was in motion, and while sitting inside, Sihai casually took out some snacks and placed them on the table.

The young girl didn't stand on ceremony, picked out a bag of spicy crab sticks, and started eating them in small bites. Her final, honest assessment was, "Pretty good! Mmm, just a bit spicy!"

Sihai quickly handed her the soda water.

The little girl took a sip, let out a satisfied "Ah!", wiped her mouth, and looked out the window. "It's risen halfway up."

"It's halfway up," Sihai repeated, but nothing happened.