I deliver food in a bizarre world

After everyone had finished speaking, Chen Mo spoke again. His voice was not loud, but it instantly silenced the entire room.

"Tonight's mission is just the simplest one." He looked at them and sighed softly. "Based on the information I have so far, the frequency of similar incidents is increasing rapidly, and the scope of their impact will also become wider and wider."

He paused for a moment, giving everyone time to process what he had to say.

"At most a year, maybe even less." Chen Mo's gaze swept across the four people's faces, finally landing on Lin Xiao.

"Situations like tonight's will no longer be rare in the future. They will permeate every aspect of life, and their location will no longer be limited to a certain intersection or an abandoned building; the entire world will be affected."

You could hear a pin drop in the room.

Chen Mo continued, "The existing order and understanding are being challenged. Ordinary people will panic and become confused, but we..."

He pointed to himself, then to them.

"Because of early contact, you might get more deeply involved. This is challenging, but I believe you understand the deeper implications as well."

Lin Xiao paused for a moment before asking, "Is there any official response?"

Su Yifan said, "Of course they do. The public opinion survey office is the most basic tool. They are currently recruiting and training people extensively to increase their numbers and countermeasures."

Chen Mo said, "Yes, but this kind of thing has too wide an impact, and there is only so much that the authorities can do. So in the end, many problems will probably fall on the people, on people like me, or on the unlucky ones."

"This brings up my motivation for setting up the studio again... I hope you can understand that in the future, with more and more of these kinds of situations, we can rely on ourselves, in addition to relying on official departments."

All five of them nodded silently.

"If there's anything going on, we must be open and honest. Only by speaking out can we have a chance to solve it together. I don't want anyone stabbing me in the back. This is the last time I'll say this; I won't say it again!"

His words gave the firm's existence a more profound meaning.

Su Yifan was the first to reply: "Understood, Brother Mo. If there is such a person, I believe none of us will let him get away with it!"

Lin Xiao asked, "How much longer... exactly?"

"We can't know the exact timeframe. If it's quick... a few months, if it's slow... a year... Time is tight, so please be prepared."

For a moment, no one spoke; the air seemed to freeze.

A year may sound like a long time, but for a dramatic change that could upend the entire world, it seems so short and urgent.

The group looked at each other, and they all saw shock in each other's eyes, but even more so, a determination that had been ignited within them.

Since we can't avoid it, let's face it head-on!

"Understood." Lin Xiao nodded first, his eyes regaining their firmness.

"That's all for today, everyone go home and rest." Chen Mo stood up. "Wenjing, you stay behind for a moment."

The others left one after another, each processing the information. Li Wenjing walked up to Chen Mo, her eyes filled with inquiry.

"We need to investigate the Ruins of Return that you found earlier in more detail," Chen Mo said after a moment's thought.

"Oh? Okay."

"Okay, also keep an eye out for any unusual information about minibuses in Jinghai City recently, or even urban legends. Focus on keywords like 'missing' and 'accident'."

"Minibus?" Li Wenjing was a little confused, but she immediately made a note of it. "Okay, I will focus my investigation on these two directions."

Time flew by and it was Friday afternoon.

After school, Chen Xing, carrying his schoolbag, ran into the lobby on the first floor of the firm, familiar with the way.

Chen Mo was discussing information about the minibus with Su Yifan and Li Wenjing, Lin Xiao was teaching Li Haojie dodging and blocking techniques on the basement floor, and Zhou Mingyu was tinkering with equipment in his workshop.

"Brother! Brother! Chen Heiquan!! I'm here! You've done a great job here!"

Upon hearing this, Chen Mo's face darkened.

Upon hearing Chen Xing's voice, everyone turned to look.

Chen Xing looked around curiously, and when he saw the brand-new office equipment and the sign for Moxing Firm, he clicked his tongue in amazement: "Oh, and my name is on it too?"

"Xingdi is here!" Li Haojie had just run up from the basement to get some fresh air, covered in sweat. He greeted Chen Xing with a big smile as soon as he saw him.

Su Yifan and Li Wenjing smiled and nodded at Chen Xing.

They had seen Chen Xing multiple times during Chen Mo's live streams, so they were practically acquaintances.

Chen Xing paused for a moment when he saw the unfamiliar faces in the lobby, then quickly realized, "You must be my brother's new employees? Hello!"

He was an outgoing person and introduced himself in a very familiar way.

"Su Yifan".

"Li Wenjing".

"Li Haojie".

Zhou Mingyu poked his head out of the workroom: "Zhou Mingyu."

Chen Mo briefly explained the main division of labor among the group to Chen Xing.

Chen Xing's eyes lit up as he listened, his face filled with admiration.

"That's so cool! Bro, you've already built a team!" Chen Xing excitedly patted Chen Mo on the shoulder. "Does that mean you can take me out to see the world now?"

"Don't even think about it." Chen Mo immediately nipped his idea in the bud. "Just focus on your studies!"

Chen Mo launched into a nagging mode: "This year is alright, but next year you'll be taking the college entrance exam. If you don't get into Jinghai University, and Mom cuts off your allowance again, what will you do then? Will you come here begging every day?"

Chen Xing gritted his teeth in anger.

Just as Chen Xing was pestering Li Haojie with all sorts of questions, and the atmosphere in the hall was becoming lively, the phone on the desk suddenly rang.

The ringing phone broke the noise, and everyone turned to look at the incessantly ringing telephone.

A customer has arrived!

Li Wenjing glanced at Chen Mo, then pressed the answer and speakerphone buttons: "Hello, this is Moxing Agency."

There was a two-second silence on the other end of the phone before a middle-aged man's voice came through, clearly suppressing his panic and with a heavy nasal tone.

"Hello... I... I saw your website... I've run into some trouble and don't know what to do..."

He was speaking incoherently, and his voice sounded unsteady, as if he had encountered considerable trouble.

When it comes to paranormal phenomena, even the calmest person can get quite frightened...

"Sir, please don't rush, speak slowly," Li Wenjing reassured him, her voice calm and unhurried.

"Could you tell me your name? Also, what exactly happened to you? Please tell me slowly."

"My surname is Wang..." The man gasped for breath, trying to calm himself down. "I...I think I've encountered a ghost...No, not just think! I've encountered a ghost!"

Li Wenjing asked, "What did you encounter?"

"That's a minibus! A dilapidated old-fashioned minibus, red!!!"