Chapter 117 School Laboratory Building
Lin Huairou was enjoying his meal and shouted again towards the stove.
"Alright~!"
The proprietress readily agreed and casually plated up several skewers of crispy, golden-brown chicken wings, saying, "These are free for you. You must be starving, judging by your amount."
"Thank you, boss lady!" Lin Huairou and A-Can said in unison.
In an instant, the oysters on the charcoal grill sizzled and smelled delicious, with minced garlic and vermicelli bubbling inside the oyster shells, releasing a rich aroma.
Soon, a plate of golden and crispy salt and pepper mantis shrimp was served.
Each one is fried until crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, sprinkled with bright green scallions and red pepper flakes.
Xie Xun tentatively picked up a mantis shrimp, bit into it and heard a crisp crunch, his eyes immediately lighting up.
This is delicious!
"Try this baked bun."
Liu Xiuyuan turned a plate of golden-brown toast in front of everyone, saying, "It's brushed with honey and condensed milk, perfect for eating with porridge."
Fu Qinghuai ordered another dish of stir-fried kale, the bright green vegetables standing out prominently on the table.
"Eat some vegetables,"
He whispered to Xie Xun, "Don't just eat meat."
Xie Xun readily picked up a piece of kale with his chopsticks; its crispness and refreshing taste perfectly countered the greasiness of the grilled skewers.
"How about we try their grilled fish?"
Liu Xiuyuan pointed to the grilled fish covered with chili peppers and Sichuan peppercorns on the next table, "It looks very authentic."
That's enough for today.
Lin Huairou patted her round belly, "If I eat any more, I won't be able to walk."
Ah-Can sipped his second bowl of seafood porridge and finally relaxed completely.
The scallops in the congee were sweet and fresh, and the shrimp meat was chewy and springy; the warmth comforted my stomach.
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The following afternoon at 3:30, everyone gathered at the entrance of Yucai Middle School.
The autumn sunlight filters through the sycamore leaves, casting dappled shadows. At dismissal time, the school gate is filled with students laughing and playing, brimming with youthful energy.
Zhou Wei was already waiting at the door, with a middle-aged man wearing glasses standing next to him.
"Old Liu, Little Xie,"
Zhou Wei introduced, "This is Director Wang, my old classmate."
Director Wang pushed up his glasses and shook hands with everyone with a nervous expression. "I'm sorry to trouble you all, but that laboratory building... has indeed been quite unsettled lately."
Xie Xun looked up at the old red brick building deep in the campus.
Even under the bright sunlight, the building inexplicably exuded an eerie atmosphere.
"There are still many students, and it might cause panic."
After considering it carefully, Director Wang asked, "Shall we go in after school?"
"Go in now."
Xie Xun said calmly and without room for argument, "While it's still light, let's check the situation first."
"interesting……"
Fu Qinghuai stood beside him, raised an eyebrow and glanced at the experimental building, then smiled and said, "This building is located right on the Yin Vein."
Upon seeing this, Lin Huairou immediately took out a compass from his backpack, and the needle trembled slightly.
"The yin energy is indeed very strong, but it is suppressed by the yang energy of the school, so it is not obvious yet."
As she spoke, she moved the compass to the left, "Tsk tsk, the yin energy is getting heavier and heavier."
Ah-Can felt a chill run down his spine, nervously swallowed, and followed closely behind Liu Xiuyuan.
Director Wang led everyone across the playground, and the closer they got to the laboratory building, the colder the surrounding air seemed to get.
Despite it being break time, there were unusually few students lingering near this building, and the surroundings felt cold and the air seemed rather gloomy.
"The students all say this building...is uncomfortable to stay in,"
Director Wang explained, "No one wants to come here except when they're teaching."
The main door of the laboratory building is a heavy wooden door that creaks when pushed open.
The building was dimly lit and had the damp smell typical of old buildings.
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