Chapter 256
Chapter 256
Zhang Bei had never imagined that this one small attraction could be crammed with more than twenty NPCs.
Most importantly, these people actually fought back!
It was like a frail beauty cornered against a wall by a gang of burly men.
If she didn’t resist, it would be over once that round was done.
But if she did resist, it would only excite them.
And so, inside Disney’s new attraction, Spaceship Survival, ten guests who had traveled from afar grew more and more excited as they chased a group of NPCs.
More than a dozen people ran ahead, with ten ghosts running behind.
Along the way, desolate laughter came over the walkie-talkies, punctuated by occasional screams.
Together with the flickering lights, it drove the fleeing staff to the brink of collapse.
Why hadn’t they fainted yet?
Because Zhang Bei had finally found some fun, of course. This was already the result of him doing his utmost to hold back.
If he didn’t restrain himself, he could guarantee that not a single NPC here would walk out on their own feet.
More than a dozen people entered a dead end and watched, helpless, as one skin after another floated toward them.
Then the walkie-talkies under Zhang Bei’s control let out a shriek.
All ten charged at the crowd in perfect unison.
In the flickering light and darkness, overwhelming terror engulfed everyone.
At a time like this, never mind coming up with a plan.
Anyone who could still stand would count as remarkably strong-minded.
Two minutes later, a crowd had gathered outside Spaceship Survival.
A hastily modified flatbed cart was pushed out through the passage, carrying twenty NPCs.
Close behind came ten relaxed-looking visitors who appeared perfectly ordinary.
Except for the one in front. No matter how you looked at him, he didn’t look like a good person.
Jierna was also standing in the crowd, staring at that cartload of employees.
She could never have imagined that in less than an hour, her entire group of experienced staff would be wiped out.
Looking at that archvillain Zhang Bei, Jierna felt a headache coming on.
Her original plan had been to exchange attractions with him.
She wouldn’t even have minded granting him a free license.
As long as she could obtain some of his technology.
Who could have expected twenty employees to faint within an hour of his arrival at Disney?
She had heard something of what happened at Future Amusement Park, too.
At the thought of being subjected to the same ridicule for who knew how long, a fear no weaker than her employees’ settled over her heart.
Was it too late to go back to headquarters?
After a long moment’s thought, Jierna decided she absolutely must not show her face.
Not many people in Huaxia knew her. As long as she didn’t appear, the ridicule couldn’t catch up with her!
She was about to slip quietly away when an infuriatingly smug voice sounded beside her.
“Jierna! I had no idea you were the one transferred here!”
Beaming, Luo Yi stepped directly into her last escape route.
“What are you doing here?”
Jierna forced the words through her teeth.
Right now, she wanted to bite the man before her to pieces.
The Amusement Park industry was a small circle. Apart from Zhang Bei, practically everyone knew one another.
Besides, Jierna had once achieved an astonishing twofold increase in revenue.
With Luo Yi’s excellent information network, how could he not know that Jierna was the new manager of Dinishi Fog City Branch?
His show of surprise at a moment like this had only one purpose: stop her, and keep her from getting away.
If she escaped, wouldn’t all his effort have been wasted?
“Boss Zhang, let me introduce you. This is Jierna, the manager of Dinishi Fog City Branch!”
“Hello!”
What could Jierna do? She shot Luo Yi a vicious glare.
“Hello, Boss Zhang. We’re delighted you’ve honored us with a visit!”
Zhang Bei was smiling too. He had had a wonderful time today, and even wanted to keep going.
“Do you have any more Haunted Houses with NPCs like this?”
Jierna froze, then felt a rush of anger shoot straight to her head.
What was wrong with this man?
Did he have to wipe them all out?
As Jierna looked into Zhang Bei’s eager, expectant eyes, her face filled with bitterness.
“We do. You want to try another one, Boss Zhang?”
“Mm. It’s been quite a while since I’ve felt this relaxed.”
At those words, silence descended.
You call this relaxing?
What a unique way you have of unwinding!
Jierna glanced at the employees who had already been sent off to rest and drew a deep breath.
You might be relaxed, but it’s our employees who suffer!
I’ve lost twenty experienced staff in an hour. Judging by their condition, they probably aren’t far from handing in their resignations.
If we let you relax here for a whole day, Disney might have to start recruiting on the spot!
Jierna wanted absolutely no part of this. All she wanted now was for this beast to leave her territory.
Unfortunately, she was the one who had invited him, and so many industry peers were watching.
Refusing was out of the question. She could only find a roundabout way out.
“Boss Zhang, would you like to see Disney’s IP collaborations?”
“Not interested. I want to go to a Haunted House.”
Jierna was left speechless. She turned a pleading look toward Luo Yi.
No matter how you looked at it, they were fellow sufferers now.
Surely they ought to support each other?
Surely?
Pretending not to see her plea, Luo Yi went straight to Zhang Bei’s side.
“Boss Zhang has come all this way. Bring out any good attractions you’ve got!”
Jierna was utterly stunned.
Wait. You never used to be like this!
How had a few days of knowing this beast changed your personality so much?
Hearing Luo Yi’s words, the others standing nearby also chimed in to help.
They had been laughing at Luo Yi for so long. It was time for a new target!
Jierna was close to tears.
These beasts!
When God closes a door, sometimes he cements the window shut too.
“General Manager, we’re short-handed at the Life-or-Death Emergency Haunted House. Are you finished over there?”
The walkie-talkie at Jierna’s waist cut off her very last chance of escape.
Pair after pair of amused eyes settled on her.
“I’ll take you. This scenario is for ten people too. Decide among yourselves who’s going.”
As the saying goes, you can’t hide the look in your eyes when you want to stab someone.
Still less when you want to stab a whole group!
Jierna led the way, filled with boundless regret.
Why had she had nothing better to do than send this beast an invitation?
He might not have three heads and six arms, but he was certainly a long way from being human.
Countless people were cursing Zhang Bei just as Jierna was.
Among them, the fiercest curses came from Meng Chuan, besieged by endless visitors at the Junyue Grand Hotel.
Over the past hour and more, starting with the Indian prime minister and the Emperor, no fewer than twenty people had approached him for a conversation.
Some arranged appointments; others simply wanted to make his acquaintance.
Meng Chuan thought it through carefully. After the global conference ended, he would spend at least a month running around the countries of Asia.
And this wasn’t a holiday!
Zhang Bei might represent only the Island.
But these countries were courting him as they would another nation.
Before visiting them, Meng Chuan would at least need to learn about their cultures and etiquette.
He would also have to prepare all the arrangements for the meetings.
Calling it a mere headache didn’t begin to describe it.
Once the events of the next few days were over, he needed to poach a few people who knew this field to help him.
As for where to find them?
Ahem. He had gotten quite friendly with the head of the Huaxia delegation over the past few days. Weren’t all his subordinates exactly that kind of person?
Seeing that nobody else was coming to find him, Meng Chuan finally let out a breath of relief.
He looked down at the time. Sure enough, the next meeting was about to begin!