Chapter 24: Chapter 24: Lin Jiu Becomes a Supervisor, and the Global Audience Explodes with Envy

The old ghost was still bashing his head on the floor, begging for forgiveness.

The floor shook with every impact.

He kept going until his head was a bloody mess.

His entire face was covered in fresh blood.

Seeing this, the sense of injustice in Lin Jiu’s heart began to fade.

She knew that as an ordinary waitress, this old ghost would face no consequences, even if he killed her.

And yet, Yun Zhenyue hadn’t even said a word, and he was already scared out of his wits.

This was all thanks to Yun Zhenyue’s status!

—The Manager!

While Lin Jiu was filled with shock, a sense of inferiority couldn’t help but creep in.

She knew that if the old ghost kept this up, things would get out of hand.

After all, he was a regular customer.

He came to the Blood Moon Restaurant several times a month.

’Once Yun Zhenyue leaves, I’ll be helpless again. He might even come after me for revenge.’

"That’s... about enough."

Lin Jiu’s throat was full of blood. She coughed, then spoke from beside Yun Zhenyue.

"I forgive him..."

Upon hearing this,

the old ghost’s heart leaped with joy.

But he still didn’t dare to stop.

The Ghost Manager nearby glanced at him in disgust. Seeing the carpet stained with blood, he turned his head and put on a different face.

His face was filled with self-reproach and guilt.

"Manager, forgive me for being late."

"Please punish me, Manager!"

The Ghost Manager said with utmost sincerity.

"No, you came just in time. I was about to go get you."

Yun Zhenyue shook her head upon hearing his words.

"Thank you for your generosity, Manager!"

The Ghost Manager let out a sigh of relief, his heart finally dropping from his throat.

He was afraid Yun Zhenyue would blame him for his poor supervision, which led to her friend getting hurt.

At this thought,

the Ghost Manager’s gaze toward the old ghost grew even colder.

An invisible killing intent glinted in his eyes.

"How would you like to deal with him, Manager?"

The Ghost Manager asked, standing beside Yun Zhenyue.

Upon hearing this,

the old ghost’s body trembled. He knew the moment that would decide his fate had arrived.

He slowly raised his head, his eyes brimming with tears,

putting on a look full of remorse.

But deep inside, a dark thought was taking root.

’He’d never dare provoke the Manager again.’

’But the other little mouse?’

’He could tell this little mouse had no status.’

’Once the Manager leaves, he’ll have plenty of ways to get his hands on her.’

Without either Yun Zhenyue or Lin Jiu noticing,

a cold glint formed in the old ghost’s eyes.

And this was caught by the Ghost Manager.

"Hmph." The Ghost Manager’s lips twitched, but he remained silent.

Seeing this, Yun Zhenyue was also in a difficult position. She was a very kind person by nature.

Ordering the old ghost’s death with her own words was difficult for her.

But letting him go didn’t sit right with her either.

Her most admired senior, Lin Jiu, had almost died because of him, after all.

Just then,

the Ghost Manager shouted, "Get the hell out of here!"

"Can’t you see our Manager can’t be bothered with garbage like you?"

"You filthy rat! Just talking to you would defile our Manager’s lips. Now get out!"

Hearing this,

the old ghost’s eyes were full of pleasant surprise, but he still maintained that pitiful expression.

He bashed his head on the floor one last time, not even glancing at the reparations he had left on the ground.

"Thank you for your mercy, sir!"

He hurriedly turned to leave.

But as he saw his retreating back,

the Ghost Manager gave a look to the equally grim-faced Ghost Foreman beside him.

The latter understood instantly.

She quietly followed.

Yun Zhenyue saw the exchange of glances between the two.

Her lips parted slightly, but she said nothing.

...

Seeing this situation,

the Dragon Country audience watching the livestream all sighed.

[How could they let him go? That old bastard deserves to be killed!]

[Yeah, what if he comes back for revenge after being let go?]

[Yun Zhenyue is just too merciful. A player from another country would have probably killed him.]

[I don’t know if this kindness is a good or bad thing.]

[Tell me about it. But that kindness will eventually become a huge problem.]

...

「Soon.」

The Ghost Manager turned and took a dark red necklace from his neck.

It was a necklace woven from countless translucent, vein-like threads. In the center hung a blood-red gemstone, and inside the gem, blood seemed to be flowing.

"Manager, this is a small token of my apology. Please give it to your friend."

The Ghost Manager said, full of remorse.

"I can’t accept it," Yun Zhenyue refused. "I don’t blame you."

"It is precisely for that reason that I am even more grateful to you, Manager."

"This necklace is something I carry with me at all times. It’s called the Bloody Holy Chain. If your friend doesn’t mind, she can put it on now."

"It can help heal her injuries. It’s also the fastest method of healing available right now."

The Ghost Manager urged with extreme sincerity.

’Heal her injuries?’

Yun Zhenyue hesitated for a moment.

Then she took out the Yin Qi Elixir from her pocket.

It was what Gu Yuan had her take before she left, saying he didn’t need it.

"In that case, let’s say I’m buying it."

Yun Zhenyue handed the Yin Qi Elixir to the Ghost Manager.

He accepted it with pleasure.

As Lin Jiu felt a wave of weakness wash over her, she overheard the conversation between Yun Zhenyue and the Ghost Manager.

Seeing that Yun Zhenyue wanted to put the Ghost Manager’s necklace on her,

she slowly shook her head, refusing to accept it.

She rarely saw the Ghost Manager on a normal day.

But every time she did, he was wearing this necklace, which showed how much he treasured it.

"Take it."

"It’s a token of Li’s goodwill," Yun Zhenyue persuaded.

’L... Li?’

Lin Jiu was stunned for a moment before realizing "Li" referred to the Ghost Manager.

And the Ghost Manager didn’t get angry upon hearing this, just nodded slightly.

’He’s that respectful toward Yun Zhenyue?’

Lin Jiu didn’t insist anymore, but she felt that Yun Zhenyue was becoming more and more of a stranger.

Seeing this, Yun Zhenyue placed the Bloody Holy Chain around her neck.

Almost instantly,

in time with Lin Jiu’s pulse,

the necklace squirmed slightly, as if it were alive.

The blood inside the gemstone surged out, piercing Lin Jiu’s skin through the vein-like threads.

THUMP!

THUMP-THUMP!

A series of rapid heartbeats echoed out!

In just three seconds, her complexion became much ruddier.

Ten seconds later, Lin Jiu was completely healed.

"This... this is—"

Lin Jiu was shocked beyond belief. She could feel that her body had never been better!

Even the hidden injuries that had accumulated in her body over the past year were all completely healed!

However,

before she could recover from her shock, 𝒇𝓻𝓮𝓮𝙬𝙚𝒃𝒏𝓸𝙫𝒆𝙡.𝓬𝓸𝒎

the sound of faint footsteps approached from a distance.

The Ghost Foreman was covered in a bloody, murderous aura. Her face was expressionless as she carried a mangled, bloody head in her hand.

The head’s eyes were wide open, unable to rest in peace!

It was the head of the old ghost!

"Manager," the Ghost Foreman reported.

"Good. A job well done."

The Ghost Manager said with satisfaction.

"Did any other customers see?"

"No."

"I see," the Ghost Manager nodded, then added, "It wouldn’t matter if they did. Anyone who dares to insult the Manager dies, no matter who they are!"

"..."

Seeing this, Lin Jiu’s gaze became dazed once more.

It was as if she had fallen into a dream, unable to distinguish the border between reality and illusion.

’So the Ghost Manager never intended to let this ghost go.’

She suddenly understood.

’Yun Zhenyue never said she forgave him.’

’So that ghost had to die!’

’No matter where he ran, to the ends of the earth, his head would be taken as punishment!’

At that moment,

the Ghost Manager slowly said to her, "Work hard. With your connection to the Manager, the Blood Moon Restaurant won’t treat you poorly."

"How many Ghost Coins was your monthly salary before?"

"Seven Ghost Coins..." Lin Jiu replied subconsciously.

Ghost Coins were the sole currency of the Ghost World. Each coin contained yin qi, which could help ghosts increase their strength or recover from injuries, making them incredibly precious.

Because of this,

all instances were extremely strict about wages.

Seven Ghost Coins was already considered the high end of what a human could earn.

The Ghost Foreman next to them only earned a little over 30 Ghost Coins a month!

The Ghost Manager frowned upon hearing this, then announced,

"From now on, I am promoting you to Restaurant Supervisor. Your monthly salary will be raised to 100 Ghost Coins!"

"Take this status plaque. From now on, you are a supervisor at the Blood Moon Restaurant. No ghost will dare to touch a single hair on your head."

After hearing all this,

"Making me a super... supervisor?"

Lin Jiu’s pupils constricted, her body went numb, and she was so shocked she became incoherent.

From the humblest waitress, a "rat" in the mouths of ghost customers, to the respected supervisor of the restaurant—her status had gone from hell to heaven!

And all of this!

Was thanks to Yun Zhenyue—her junior from back in school!

At this moment, Lin Jiu was endlessly grateful.

That one afternoon in the library, she had kindly helped her junior with a question.

That small act of kindness

had become a reward that traveled through time to reach her hands today.

...

「At this moment.」

Seeing Lin Jiu’s meteoric rise!

All because of her connection to Yun Zhenyue!

The global audience went wild!