The Delicate Beauty Grabbed the Cannon Fodder Villain’s Script [Quick Transmigration] - Chapter 45

Jian Tao kept his head down and focused on eating. He felt both nervous and embarrassed; the man who had “punished” him this morning was now sitting right next to him, giving him a strange sense of shame.

Just as he was about to pick up a fried egg from his plate, Gu Huaian reached over, placed a small cherry tomato on Jian Tao’s plate, and asked, “The events this morning must have made you uncomfortable. You should avoid eating food that is too greasy.”

Jian Tao immediately glanced to his side. Gu Huaian’s expression was as calm as ever, seemingly unaware that his action of serving food broke his established character in the eyes of others.

At that moment, the Manager also placed a small cucumber on Jian Tao’s plate and thoughtfully patted his back. “I see. In that case, you should eat more light and fresh food.”

Jian Tao stared at the food piling up on his plate. Before long, the portion far exceeded his actual appetite.

Jian Tao felt a bit dazed, while Zhou Jin and Zhao Jingyu, who were sitting opposite them, were completely stunned by the sight.

What was going on? How could these two men, the most unlikely people to act this way, be engaging in such blatant competition? What were they fighting over? Could it really be because of Jian Tao?

Meanwhile, Jian Tao looked at the food in his tray and felt like crying. He began to suspect that this was just another form of punishment. Eventually, he resigned himself to his fate and finished every bite, leaving his stomach uncomfortably full.

After leaving the cafeteria, Jian Tao felt so stuffed that he didn’t even want to move. Fortunately, he went to Zhuang Sheng’s place in the afternoon. He spent his time slacking off as usual and did not head back until it was time to clock out.

Zhuang Sheng was not only gentle and elegant but also exceptionally handsome, especially when he smiled. He never looked down on Jian Tao for being a service staff member. As someone who provided a daily sanctuary for his laziness, Jian Tao truly enjoyed his company.

When it was time for Jian Tao to leave, Zhuang Sheng walked him to the door. He reached out to toy with Jian Tao’s hair, appearing to have seen through his thoughts long ago. “If you do not want to work, you can come here whenever you like.”

Being called out on his true intentions, Jian Tao’s face turned slightly red. He tried to argue back, saying, “I will come whenever Mr. Zhuang has a need for me.”

Zhuang Sheng’s fingertips brushed against Jian Tao’s cheek. “Perhaps you could even stay here at night.”

Jian Tao looked at him in surprise. Zhuang Sheng’s dark eyes revealed no emotion, and he wore a smile on his face. For some reason, Jian Tao instinctively refused. “No, we are required to return to the dormitory at night.”

Jian Tao did not actually remember such a rule, but he felt it was the best excuse available.

Zhuang Sheng chuckled. “Very well then.”

Jian Tao waved goodbye and stepped out of the room. It was already past nine o’clock, and the corridor was empty of guests. As he reached a corner, he suddenly encountered a figure.

Against the dark red carpet and the similarly toned decor of the hallway, this figure was particularly striking. His skin was too pale, and he had no sense of shame, wearing only a pair of loose boxers.

“Brother, why didn’t you come to find me today?” Xu Nuo ran over, his face full of grievance.

Jian Tao felt a headache coming on the moment he saw him. “I was busy with work.”

“But you promised you would come see me today!” Xu Nuo was clearly dissatisfied, and his eyes began to redden. He accused, “You did not keep your word!”

Jian Tao did not want to argue in the hallway, especially since the boy’s current appearance was quite indecent. He immediately pulled Xu Nuo into an empty guest room. He swiped a master key card, and the room lit up. In the dark, he would have been afraid to be alone with Xu Nuo.

Fortunately, Xu Nuo still acted like a child. Seeing his aggrieved expression made him less frightening. After experiencing various horrors, Jian Tao found that he could now accept Xu Nuo’s non-human nature.

“How did you find me here?” Jian Tao asked. It seemed too coincidental to run into him just as he was leaving Room 404.

Xu Nuo looked pained. “I searched floor by floor. You clearly promised me yesterday.”

As he spoke, Xu Nuo’s voice began to choke up as if he had suffered many wrongs throughout the day. He looked at Jian Tao with a face full of accusation. Jian Tao felt helpless; he realized that Xu Nuo had actually believed his empty promise to a child.

“Well, you have found me now. You stay here tonight. I have to go back,” Jian Tao said soothingly.

Unexpectedly, Xu Nuo stepped forward and hugged him tightly. “Brother, if you leave, I will not see you for a long time again.”

“You will see me tomorrow,” Jian Tao replied dismissively.

Xu Nuo refused to let go. “I am so cold. It is much warmer near you.”

Jian Tao pulled him away, only to shiver from the cold contact. He said with a look of distaste, “It is not that I am warm, it is that your body is too cold.”

Jian Tao pulled him to the bedside and pushed him onto the mattress, tucking him in with the quilt. “There, you should not be cold anymore.”

Taking advantage of Jian Tao’s distraction, Xu Nuo grabbed his wrist and pulled him onto the bed. He hugged Jian Tao, forcing him under the covers. “Stay here tonight. Sleep with me for one night.”

Jian Tao took a deep breath in frustration and propped himself up. “Sleep by yourself. Your body is so cold; who would want to sleep with you? I would catch a cold by morning if I stayed.”

Jian Tao realized he was no longer afraid of him at all. The person before him clearly had the intelligence of a seven or eight-year-old child.

Sensing Jian Tao’s rejection, Xu Nuo pulled the quilt over his face, leaving only a pair of red eyes visible. He looked incredibly pitiful. “Brother, will you come to see me tomorrow then?”

Seeing that Xu Nuo looked ready to cry if he refused, Jian Tao said helplessly, “Fine, I will come see you.”

“Can you come early?” Xu Nuo asked, his voice cautious and pathetic. “I will prepare many delicious things for you.”

“Alright. Be good and go to sleep. I will be here tomorrow,” Jian Tao said. Knowing he could now influence the other’s behavior, his attitude became more casual.

“Okay,” Xu Nuo replied, his eyes filled with a hint of joy. “I will wait for you to come.”

“Fine, fine. This is too mushy. I need to go back and sleep; I cannot waste more time here.” With that, Jian Tao turned and left. He felt quite good about himself, happy that he had successfully managed a non-human entity.

However, he had to hurry back. He had lied to Xu Nuo about going to sleep; he didn’t intend to sleep tonight. He had decided to join Gu Huaian and the others to explore, fearing that if he fell asleep, he would cross over into the Rubber Man again.

When he entered the dormitory, he saw that Gu Huaian was already fully dressed and sitting by the bed reading a book, looking ready to depart at a moment’s notice.

As Jian Tao entered, Gu Huaian glanced at him before returning his gaze to the book, though he did not turn a page for a long time.

Jian Tao sat on the edge of his bed and looked at Gu Huaian nervously. “Um… what are you all doing tonight?”

Gu Huaian looked up at him, his face as cold as ever. “We are going to the eighth floor tonight.”

“What time are you going?” Jian Tao asked. Although he had not participated in their actions yet, he had heard them say that the eighth floor was the most abnormal and dangerous level.

“Eleven o’clock,” Gu Huaian said, without a single wasted word.

“Then… can I go with you?” Jian Tao nervously picked at the fabric on his leg. He was afraid Gu Huaian would refuse and view him as a burden.

A flash of surprise crossed Gu Huaian’s face. “You do not have to go. I have items that can allow you to sleep peacefully.”

Jian Tao slowly shook his head. It wouldn’t work. He had tried it last night, and even with the items, he couldn’t stop the crossover.

“I still want to go with you. I want to help as well,” Jian Tao said, feeling somewhat guilty.

Gu Huaian watched him for a moment before finally nodding. “Alright.”

When eleven o’clock arrived, Jian Tao climbed out of bed. He and Gu Huaian took the service stairs. Having spent his days slacking off, Jian Tao’s body felt soft, and his legs began to feel weak after climbing just a few floors.

When they reached the meeting point, Zhou Jin and Zhao Jingyu were already there. Both were injured and stained with blood.

Upon seeing Jian Tao, both men showed looks of dissatisfaction and impatience. Zhou Jin, whose injuries were more severe, felt even more irritated. “Why did you bring him?”

“Exactly. What can he possibly do?” Zhao Jingyu added.

Jian Tao looked down at his shoes. Although he knew he couldn’t do much, being rejected so openly still hurt.

Gu Huaian spoke up. “Jian Tao wants to help. We have no right to stop him from looking for clues.”

The two remained silent, but their impatience remained. Zhou Jin gave a warning, “Be careful. No one is going to go out of their way to look after you.”

Jian Tao pouted and gave a small “mhm.” Gu Huaian looked at the injuries on the other two. “How did you get those wounds?”

The two exchanged a glance, and Zhou Jin rubbed his nose awkwardly. “We wanted to come up and take a look early. This eighth floor really is problematic. There is a tough opponent in Room 801. We both went in and still ended up injured.”

Gu Huaian did not comment on their impulsive actions. Instead, he said, “This is a top-level dungeon, and things are different between day and night. We must be careful.”

“Which room are we going to next?” Zhou Jin asked.

Jian Tao immediately realized that there was an empty room on the eighth floor: Room 803. This was Xu Nuo’s room, and Xu Nuo was currently on the fourth floor.

“Room 803… is empty,” Jian Tao said quietly.

“How do you know?” Gu Huaian asked in confusion. They had visited Room 803 during the day, and merely approaching it made them feel a drop in temperature. Their experience told them that such anomalies were extremely dangerous.

“Because just before I finished work, the guest from that room went to the fourth-floor guest rooms. I handled the check-in myself,” Jian Tao said.

“You handled it? How?” Zhou Jin asked, puzzled.

Jian Tao took out the master key card and walked to the door of 803. With a “beep,” the door opened. “Because the Manager gave me the master key card and gave me this authority.”

“What?” Zhou Jin and Zhao Jingyu were both shocked and found it unbelievable. “The Manager gave you that authority? On what grounds? Why would he give you so much power?”

Jian Tao glanced at them and inserted the key card into the slot. The room immediately lit up, feeling completely different from the looming danger Zhou Jin and Zhao Jingyu had faced in Room 801.

“Maybe he thinks I have a good personality,” Jian Tao said. He then swaggered into the room, feeling like he had finally vindicated himself.

Behind him, Zhou Jin looked at Zhao Jingyu in disbelief before staring at the blonde-haired man ahead. “Why is he acting so arrogant? This Manager is absolutely nonsensical!”

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