What the principal and others didn't know was that while they were hiding in the conference room arguing over the distribution of supplies, Li Shangxi, at the suggestion of his uncle and Master Li, had a team of security guards surround one of the small shops and warehouses. And Xiao Bai and others, after deciding on their dormitories, had almost emptied the small supermarket in the dormitory area.
After all, in the Dark Domain, it is very important to ensure sufficient food, especially for Li Ming. He no longer wants to hunt wild game and pick wild fruits every day to satisfy his hunger like last time!
"Hurry, hurry! Bring out all the edibles! And water!" Li Ming stood aside, directing Zhang Kai, Xiao Yao and others to move things out quickly.
"Rice cooker, bring a rice cooker! And a kettle! And paper towels too!"
Mr. and Mrs. Xiao also helped to move things, and they would call out once or twice from time to time, for fear that they had bought too little.
"Hey, slow down, I haven't finished counting yet!" The owner of the small supermarket stood at the door, counting the things they were carrying out and quickly adding up the amount.
Li Ming took out a stack of banknotes from his backpack and stuffed it into his hand, saying generously: "Here's the money, you can deduct it slowly! Just refund the excess and pay the shortfall!" After that, he ran into the supermarket to help move things.
They have to buy enough supplies before others come to their senses. Once too many people come to loot, they may not be able to buy anything with their money.
The old men and women in the cafeteria watched them carry their things back to the dormitory building, and asked a few questions out of curiosity:
"Why did you buy so much at once? How long will it take to finish it all?"
Xiao Bai thought that these old men and women lived in the same dormitory area with them. If they had nothing to eat, they might rely on them and ask them for food. It would be better to ask them to prepare more food now, so he started to persuade them:
"The school will be closed for a while, and supplies from outside won't be able to be brought in. I suggest you buy some extra supplies to be prepared."
"What? Buying so many things at once, isn't that a waste of money? No, no!" Some old men and women shook their heads and refused, but some old men and women rolled their eyes and followed them to start buying and stockpiling things.
After all, it’s okay to buy some non-perishable items and stockpile them. In case the school is really closed as they said, they will be prepared. It’s better to be safe than sorry!
Once there is one, there will be two. Soon, more and more old men and women come to buy things.
Xiao Bai and others chose a building in the north center of the dormitory area to live in first. Originally, the dormitory manager had always disagreed with them living here, saying that it was a school dormitory and outsiders were not allowed to live there. Xiao Bai and others tried to persuade her, saying that they would only stay there temporarily for a while, but the dormitory manager just didn't agree. It was not until the young master Minghu took out a stack of banknotes that the dormitory manager agreed to let them live here temporarily.
"You can only stay here for a month! After that, there will be students living here! You can only stay here for a month, and then you have to move out! If someone finds out you're living here, just say you moved in secretly, but don't give me away!"
"Okay, okay!" Xiao Bai and others agreed readily. They would only stay for a while anyway, and they would go back once the Dark Domain was resolved.
The dorm auntie finally left with satisfaction. Turning around, a smile spread across her stern face. "It's great! There's already a dormitory building specifically for dorm aunties like us to live in. Even if we get caught, it's no big deal. This money is free money!"
With housing, food, and water all taken care of, Xiao Bai and the others finally had the opportunity to consider the next issue:
"Why haven't Uncle Grandpa and Master Li come back yet? Didn't they find the person?"
"Where is the core of the Dark Domain? Is it that big banyan tree?"
"Should we go out and look for Uncle Grandpa and the others?"
Xiao's father, Xiao's mother, Xiao Bai, Zhang Kai, Xiao Yao and others were eating and discussing around the table. They had been busy all day and only had time to eat now. It was almost dark outside!
Li Ming and Ming Hu were also squatting in a corner to eat. Originally, Xiao Bai didn't want to eat from the big pot with them, but Xiao's mother promised to transfer the money to Li Ming after going out. However, Li Ming refused to accept it and had only one request, to eat for free!
Mother Xiao couldn't resist Li Ming's enthusiasm and had to agree. As for Ming Hu, who was already at odds with them, he just threw out a stack of banknotes.
Xiao Bai said that no one knows whether the school's prices will rise and to what extent. He would cheat and make as much money as he can. After all, no one can resist money, so he acquiesced to these guys eating together.
Xiao Bai and others in the northeast of the school were feasting on their meal. In the teaching building in the southwest of the school, Li Shangxi, Adjutant Xu and others were almost furious when they saw the food in front of them.
The guards he brought with him and Li Shangxi's security guards were only given a small piece of bread as dinner for today.
Li Shangxi looked at the bread in his hand with an ugly expression:
"Principal Ke, what do you mean?"
Principal Ke said with embarrassment, "Well, the school doesn't have much supplies. No one knew the school would be trapped in the Dark Domain, so we didn't stockpile much food or supplies. Our food supply is limited, so we all have to be frugal. After all, we don't know when we can escape the Dark Domain. I hope Captain Li and Adjutant Xu will understand."
"Understand, if there are no supplies, then what were you discussing about distribution in the conference room just now? Did you secretly hide the supplies?!"
"Captain Li, look at what you said. There are only a few small shops and supermarkets in the school. Haven't you already taken control of a supermarket? Why are you still asking us for supplies?" A teacher standing next to Principal Ke said angrily.
They were in the middle of a discussion in the conference room when these people broke in and interrupted their conversation. They had to temporarily stop the discussion. After the meeting, Principal Ke immediately took them to check several supermarkets, but found that the dormitory area in the northeast was locked. No one opened the door after they called for a long time. The small supermarket and warehouse on the teaching building side were also controlled by Li Shangxi's people, and they refused to hand over the warehouse key no matter what.
"Since you've already taken over the small supermarket and warehouse, you should take care of yourselves. Our principal is being kind by sending you food. Unlike you, who, like bandits, took over the supermarket without a second thought! Humph!"
"What the teacher said is not right. What do you mean we took the supermarket for ourselves? It was clearly our Captain Li who took the lead in buying all the supplies in this supermarket and warehouse. I remember that the small supermarkets in the school were all contracted out, right? So what our captain bought back became the captain's own stuff, but we are the school's guard team, guarding the safety of the school, the principal and the teachers. Shouldn't the food expenses and wages be paid by the school and the principal?!" A guard team captain standing behind Li Shangxi said angrily.
"By the way, our team that came to support us didn't know that a dark zone had formed here and blocked the way out before we set off, so we didn't bring much supplies. I'm afraid we'll have to trouble Principal Ke next." Adjutant Xu said with a smile.
He stood aside and watched for a long time, and thought that these people in the school were really interesting. When the disaster came, they were not in a hurry to find a place for the frightened and confused parents and students, or how to plan for everyone's safety, food and accommodation. Instead, a few people secretly discussed how to divide the few supplies. It was really interesting!
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