Zhengmiao Childcare School (22)

"Class, do you think there is a way to avoid this ending?"

The children fell into deep thought.

"No."

"It is impossible."

"Once it is written down, the story cannot be changed."

Li Xue'er shared the same sentiment as the others. "Teacher, stories cannot be altered. We can only make sure we are not the person in the story."

Nan Yue's heart sank. Just then, a little girl raised her hand and said she needed to use the washroom.

The child was too small and needed help to go.

Nan Yue went to the room to ask the two life teachers to take her, while she stayed in the classroom. After a while, the child returned.

The bell rang for the end of class, and the children left in small groups. Seeing that Nan Yue had not left yet, Li Xue'er thought for a moment and walked back to her side.

"Teacher Nan, do not worry."

"We all like you very much. Nothing will happen to you."

Nan Yue looked at the girl who was as delicate as carved jade and patted her head.

"But I still haven't found the person in charge yet, and I have very important business with them."

Li Xue'er tilted her head, unable to quite understand Nan Yue's words.

"As long as you stay at the school long enough, you will see them."

A thought flashed through Nan Yue's mind, but before she could dwell on it, Li Xue'er made a shushing gesture.

"Director Wu does not allow us to discuss this. Teacher Nan, please do not ask again."

Nan Yue tried a different angle and asked Li Xue'er, "Were there other children in the school before who eventually left?"

Li Xue'er thought for a moment and nodded. "Yes. Some were taken away. It was said they found their families."

"Did you see their families?"

Li Xue'er shook her head. "No. Director Wu was the one who took them away."

Li Xue'er was pretty and clear-headed for her age, making her the center of attention even among the children.

Several friends waiting for her nearby also nodded, confirming her words.

"Is Director Wu... the person in charge?"

Nan Yue asked this in a voice that was almost silent. Li Xue'er's expression was conflicted. After a long pause, she lowered her head and squeezed out a soft, "Yes."

But as soon as she said it, she ran off with her friends, and Nan Yue was unable to ask anything else.

Nan Yue did not hide this clue and shared it with the others.

"Then we've found them!"

Zhao Zhenzhen jumped up from her chair in excitement. "Let's go find her!"

However, her suggestion received no support, and no one even bothered to acknowledge her.

Only Gu Yun shared her sentiment; both of them were eager to finish this mission as quickly as possible.

"Why aren't you moving?"

Gu Yun asked cautiously. He knew their previous actions toward Zhu Xi Ning had made them unpopular, but would these people really refuse to leave out of spite in a life-or-death situation?

Zhou Zhou, being good-natured, gave the two of them a look and explained softly.

"It won't be that simple. Even if it really is Director Wu, we certainly cannot just go looking for her so recklessly."

No one else offered further explanations, but Zhao Zhenzhen and Gu Yun both looked displeased, their thoughts unknown.

The next period was Xie Qi Qi's math class. Those with no classes gathered together, but Jiang Xi Cheng and Zhao Zhenzhen, as life teachers, had work to do and left shortly after.

"Nan Yue, do you think it could be... a split personality?"

Zhu Xi Ning whispered her idea.

She did not mention the items she had found in Director Wu's room earlier, only saying cryptically, "Because the current Director Wu seems very afraid of the so-called person in charge."

The others remained silent, but Nan Yue gave it serious thought.

"It's possible. If that is the case, we must find the Director Wu who acts as the person in charge personality, or we won't be able to complete the mission."

【Director Wu doesn't show up much; she's very alert.】

【If needed, I can test her. She should be less guarded around me.】

Bai La La looked at Nan Yue with a smile. As if worried Nan Yue might be concerned, she added.

【I also think Xi Ning's theory is possible, so I'm willing to give it a try.】

Nan Yue pondered for a moment and felt Bai La La's suggestion made sense. She had sought out Director Wu herself, but the woman had been very wary of her.

If it were Bai La La...

Zhou Zhou also agreed with the plan. She accompanied Bai La La to Director Wu's room, intending to use the drawing class materials as an excuse to talk to her.

Director Wu opened the dormitory door just a crack. "What is it?"

Her tone was not friendly at all.

Zhou Zhou forced a smile and spoke in a pitiful voice.

"Director Wu, the materials for our drawing class seem a bit strange... We wanted to ask if you knew what was going on?"

A flash of terror appeared in Director Wu's eyes, but her mouth stretched into a grin that looked entirely unnatural.

"These are materials decided by the person in charge. You must study them well."

Zhou Zhou carefully chose her words. "Do you have any news about the person in charge? We wanted to ask about our compensation."

Director Wu stopped smiling. She stared at them expressionlessly, causing cold sweat to break out on both of their backs.

"The person in charge has always been here..."

Director Wu's grin widened, but this time, everyone could feel the malice in her smile.

"But you won't be able to find them."

Zhou Zhou took two steps back in fright, apologized hurriedly, and wanted to leave, but Bai La La stepped forward and gestured toward her throat, indicating she wanted some medicine.

Director Wu was aware of Bai La La's condition. She hesitated for a moment before finally opening the door.

However, Zhou Zhou's courage had run out. She could not bring herself to stay in that room alone with Director Wu.

Bai La La gave her a glance before closing the door.

Zhou Zhou looked at the closed door in shock, wondering why this little mute girl was so brave. She backed away and eventually ran off.

Alone with Director Wu, Bai La La did not seem very nervous. This was her first time inside, and she looked around curiously.

Director Wu glanced at her. Seeing her sit on the bed, she ignored her and began rummaging through cabinets for the medicine.

"Director Wu..."

Director Wu's movements froze. Her first reaction was to turn and look at Bai La La.

The girl was still sitting with her back to her. Because she was small, her feet dangled slightly off the bed.

"Why aren't you at work?"

Teacher Gao walked out from the inner door. She clearly had not expected anyone else to be in the room, and her expression was hesitant.

Director Wu lowered her head. "It's fine. It's just that deaf-mute girl."

Teacher Gao finally breathed a sigh of relief.

"Director Wu... the new teachers this time are all quite nice..."

Director Wu said nothing, listening as Teacher Gao's voice took on a pleading tone.

"Can we keep a few of them?"

Director Wu gave a cold laugh. "Don't you know whether I have the final say in this matter?"