CHAPTER 708: CHAPTER 708: VOLUNTEER PORTER

With cheeks bulging, Ji You and company were currently chewing so hard they couldn’t speak—

Mu Jianling spoke coolly: "All full?"

Ji You, Yue Qiguang, Sheng Qingyan, Chu Jiaojiao, and the others all vigorously shook their heads.

Mu Jianling’s voice turned cold: "Want to eat some more?"

Ji You, Yue Qiguang, Sheng Qingyan, Chu Jiaojiao, and the others all nodded in unison, and then, without needing to be told, shook their heads in unison as well.

Mu Jianling squinted her eyes, speaking eerily: "I see you guys aren’t full yet..."

At this moment, Ji You finally managed to swallow down the beef jerky that was stuffed full in her mouth.

*Cough*...

Although the beef jerky tasted good, it was too dry and tough, kind of hard on the teeth.

Now, a bottle of purified water would be even better.

Or maybe, a bottle of ice-cold beer, just unimaginably refreshing.

"Cough cough..." After a forceful cough, Ji You hurriedly said: "Teacher, all of our stuff is here, please count them..."

Food, tents, and the like, Ji You and her group hadn’t dared to hide anything, and had honestly handed everything over.

Mu Jianling raised her hand to her forehead, then said: "Get lost."

Unexpectedly, upon hearing this, Ji You and the others didn’t leave, but stood there like stakes, immobile in front of Mu Jianling.

Mu Jianling: "..."

Mu Jianling raised her voice: "Aren’t you going to scram?"

Ji You, unabashed, leaned in and said: "Teacher, look, you’ve confiscated quite a lot of stuff, tents and sleeping bags are one thing, but we can’t just throw food around outside, right? Shouldn’t it be moved somewhere to store?"

Mu Jianling looked up, giving Ji You a nonchalant glance.

Ji You was neither flushed nor out of breath, showing no signs of shrinking back, continuing to speak with a jesting smile: "Of course, that’s not the main point! The main thing is, there’s so much stuff, it would be bad for you to tire yourself out, Teacher! I think what you’re lacking right now are porters!"

At this point, Ji You paused slightly, patted her chest with force, and said: "Look at our group, these muscles, we’re all able-bodied laborers, we all volunteer to move the goods for you!"

Looking at Ji You in front of her, still lively and jumping even under her veiled pressure, Mu Jianling slightly raised an eyebrow:

Clever, truly clever.

But!!!

Asking for a beating, also truly asking for a beating.

Then—

Mu Jianling lifted her foot and kicked Ji You very sincerely in the butt.

Ji You, holding her sore butt, hopping on one foot: "Teacher, if you disagree, that’s fine, but why kick someone?"

Mu Jianling: "..."

Done for!

Still want to hit!

By this time, Ji You had already kept a few steps away, eyeing Teacher Mu warily, not forgetting to plead: "Teacher... we’ll do it for free, not asking for any compensation."

Mu Jianling raised her hand, massaging her temples.

Forget it.

The itch in her hands wouldn’t come and go in one moment.

Then.

Mu Jianling said: "Fine."

Instantly, Ji You’s face lit with a smile: "Teacher, rest assured, we’ll handle it perfectly for you."

Mu Jianling wasn’t worried about that issue at all, she looked at Ji You a few meters away and said: "Not a single item is allowed to be lost!"

She’s guarding against her group secretly hiding things, Ji You vigorously nodded: "Definitely! Definitely!"

Mu Jianling didn’t even raise her eyes: "Not even one gram of food less."

Ji You’s mouth twitched as she continued to laugh heh heh: "Of course! Of course!"

Then.

Mu Jianling said: "Complete it within 30 minutes."

Ji You: "Huh?"

This she had some objections to, Ji You hastily bargained: "Teacher, with so much stuff, don’t you think 30 minutes is a bit too short? How about 60 minutes?"

Mu Jianling remained silent, only staring at her coldly.

Ji You gritted her teeth: "55 minutes?"

Mu Jianling was silent.

Ji You took a deep breath and said, "53 minutes?"

"51 minutes and 30 seconds?"

"51 minutes!"

"..."

"Cough cough..." Seeing that the atmosphere around was getting weirder and the chill emanating from Teacher Mu was getting stronger...

Ji You cleared her throat and, toughening up, said: "40 minutes! It can’t be any less!"

"Absolutely can’t be any less!" Ji You said emphatically.

Unexpectedly, Mu Jianling suddenly nodded: "Okay."

She managed to buy an extra 10 minutes.

But—

Is 10 minutes enough?

Ji You wasn’t sure either, but it was worth a try.

Then.

After Ji You had clarified the location for storing supplies, she led her teammates and started the transport work.

The supplies collected from these students were compact and convenient items, so Ji You and her team made use of their Space Button, filled it up completely, and estimated that they could finish the transport in just 3 trips.

Once packed, the group of 10 didn’t delay and immediately ran towards their destination—

Mu Jianling watched the backs of Ji You’s group as they left, and rubbed her temples.

These kids were really a handful.

But!

Smart kids were still more likable than idiots.

Especially—

When seeing that among the students this year, there were quite a few who didn’t set up shelters, their tents, sleeping bags, food all confiscated, looking dejected, panicking, and clueless...

Mu Jianling’s heart paused.

Compared to them, Ji You’s number 4444 and her troupe of worrisome kids seemed quite adorable.

Moreover—

How could Mu Jianling not know Ji You and the others’ plans?

This was an excuse to transport supplies in advance to scout and learn about the nearby surroundings and useful information about this planet.

Others were thinking one step ahead; she was already planning 10 steps ahead, aiming for 100 steps.

Mu Jianling put her hand down, feeling the itch in her palm subside.

On the other hand.

Ji You’s plan was indeed guessed right by Teacher Mu.

She was using the transport as a reason to gather information about the area.

As soon as they left Teacher Mu, Ji You urgently instructed Xuzhou, Zhang Ye, Chu Jiaojiao, and Shen Changqing: "You four must carefully observe the surroundings, see if we can deduce our examination content from the geography here. Particularly, which terrains are good for hiding, which are good for attacking, which... oh, and places where we might find wild vegetables, animals, and other foods—pay special attention. We are unfamiliar with this place; we must understand it beforehand."

While running, Ji You considered anything that might have been missed, saying: "Shen Changqing, you have a keen eye. Anything I missed, leave it to you to pay attention to."

Shen Changqing nodded.

Ji You was very confident in Shen Changqing’s work and turned to Chu Jiaojiao: "Jiaojiao, you’re responsible for their safety. We’re not familiar with this area, so it’s best to be cautious."

Chu Jiaojiao patted her chest: "Don’t worry!"

Then, Ji You turned to Xuzhou and Zhang Ye, saying: "Little Zhouzhou, traitor brother, you two bring out your investigator skills!"

Traitor brother—

Zhang Ye’s eyelid twitched, slightly dissatisfied saying: "Can’t you just call me by my name?"

"No," Ji You chuckled and waved it off: "The impression you made playing a traitor during the drills is too deep; I really can’t change it. Also—why is a tough guy like you nagging so much? Get on with it!"

Zhang Ye: "..."

Xuzhou took a cautious glance at his brother Zhang Ye, thinking: Being given such a bizarre name like ’traitor brother’ made being called Little Zhouzhou seem not so bad.

Hmm.

This is how it is.

People indeed are good at comforting themselves.

Xuzhou straightened his face and silently proceeded.