Chapter 153: Chapter 153: The City Lord’s Fish Talisman? The Examiner Panicked, Yun Zhenyue’s Identity Is Exposed
"Fill out this form."
At the registration desk.
A ghost staff member reminded her slowly.
He treated all the candidates equally.
He wasn’t angry that Yun Zhenyue had registered at the last minute.
But he couldn’t help but think less of Yun Zhenyue.
’Showing up to register at the very end... what was she doing before?’
’And she’s a human. Probably just here to fill a quota.’
’I’ve seen plenty of her type. The written exam will weed them out. They won’t even qualify for the interview!’
"Thank you."
Yun Zhenyue took the form and a pen.
She quickly filled in her basic information, like name and age.
For marital status, she wrote "married."
But when she got to the back of the form,
she hesitated on the section for primary family members.
"This—"
’Should I write down my real parents’ names?’ Yun Zhenyue wondered.
She was worried that if someone investigated later, it would be troublesome since her parents weren’t in the Ghost World.
In the end, she only wrote Gu Yuan’s name.
’If they do investigate, they can just go find him!’
As for the work experience section...
...there was a lot to write!
Yun Zhenyue filled it out truthfully.
She listed all of her previous experience.
For example, when she first entered the Ghost World, she was the manager of the Blood Moon Hotel.
And a doctor at Reincarnation Hospital, the vice principal of Chilling Middle School, the owner of Fierce Ghost Mall...
"Aren’t you done yet? It’s the last minute."
The ghost staff member urged.
Hearing this, Yun Zhenyue quickly handed him the form.
"It’s done, thank you!"
"Wait!"
Unexpectedly,
the ghost staff member was dumbfounded when he saw the long list of work experience.
He glanced at Yun Zhenyue, then rubbed his eyes.
Pointing at the form, he asked in disbelief, "Are you saying you’re not only a hotel manager, but also a doctor, a vice principal, and a mall owner at the same time?"
"Is there a problem?" Yun Zhenyue asked, confused.
"N-No problem—"
The ghost staff member’s mouth twitched.
’Who would believe such a long list of work experience?’
’Does she think she’s a Great Evil?’
’Lying on this form will only end up hurting her.’
"Your seat number is 29, exam room 08. The written test starts in 30 minutes. You should go get ready."
"Okay."
Yun Zhenyue nodded.
But suddenly, a question occurred to her.
She had prepared for the civil service exam in the real world, but this was the Ghost World!
’The questions are bound to be completely different!’
With that thought, Yun Zhenyue asked awkwardly, "Excuse me, is there a reference book I could borrow for a moment?"
Hearing this,
the ghost staff member’s forehead creased in exasperation.
He couldn’t help but retort, "Are you telling me the exam is about to start, and you haven’t even looked at a book?"
"The exam may be free, but this is ridiculous."
"Every candidate only gets three chances in their lifetime. Are you sure you want to take it now?"
Indeed,
it did sound ridiculous.
Even Yun Zhenyue blushed a little.
She could only brace herself and nod.
The ghost staff member sighed and handed her a reference book.
Just then,
a voice piped up from the side.
"I believe in her. She’ll definitely get first place this time!"
Yun Zhenyue turned her head in confusion.
She saw Cecil, dressed in the traditional attire of the Coconut Country, walking toward them.
She had an encouraging look in her eyes.
She said to the ghost staff member, "Ms. Yun Zhenyue is the smartest among all of us candidates."
"Even without studying the questions, she can take the top spot in the written exam with her sheer intelligence."
"If even she can’t pass the exam, then there’s no hope for the rest of us."
Yun Zhenyue felt a little uncomfortable hearing this.
The words sounded like praise,
but anyone could see that after she said them,
many of the ghosts in the exam hall shot hostile glances her way.
Even the ghost staff member frowned and said unhappily, "Please be quiet!"
"No noise in the exam hall!"
"Your confidence is your own business. Don’t disturb the other candidates."
Hearing this, Cecil shrugged. "Sorry, I was just speaking the truth."
To the side,
the expressions on the faces of Han Sumei and the others turned sour.
They didn’t understand the deeper meaning behind Cecil’s words.
They thought she was just trying to suck up to Yun Zhenyue.
"Damned lackey, bitch!"
Han Sumei cursed under her breath, gritting her teeth.
By the window on the other side,
Yamada Aiko was lost in thought.
She could see that Cecil was deliberately making enemies for Yun Zhenyue.
’What is she trying to do?’
’Could it be that Cecil wants to make a move against Yun Zhenyue?’
Looking at Yun Zhenyue, who was walking away,
Yamada Aiko’s brows twitched slightly.
She wasn’t very optimistic about Yun Zhenyue’s chances this time either.
For this mission, they had all been transported to different locations. Rushing here had wasted most of their time, leaving little left for studying.
They had only arrived a little earlier, giving them a bit more time to look at the practice questions.
However, to get a good score on the written exam and interview with just that little bit of time...
...one could only say it would require incredible luck!
And...
...a little help from their espoused partners.
...
Seeing this,
the Dragon Country audience grew a little nervous.
In a way, this was also like taking the civil service exam, wasn’t it?
Except it was for an official position in the Ghost World!
Yun Zhenyue was too late!
It was practically impossible to finish reading an entire reference book in less than half an hour!
And even if she did finish it, so what?
They definitely wouldn’t use the same questions on the exam.
This time she’s probably screwed!
To dispel their gloom, many viewers started making jokes.
[I’ve never seen anything like this. I feel like writing a novel called ’Reborn: I Took the Civil Service Exam in the Ghost World’!]
[Before I get the job, I swear I’ll be a good official. After I get the job, I’m clocking out on the dot.]
[Who stuffed my fridge with cash? Who put this goddess in my bed?]
[Fast-forward to the classic line: "I’m making progress, what about you?"]
[It’s fine, she can just chalk it up to experience. The mission only says to obtain an official post, not that she has to pass the exam. Boss Lady Yun Zhenyue can just use some ghost currency to grease a few palms. Easy peasy.]
...
At this moment,
Yun Zhenyue, whom almost everyone believed would fail,
looked at Xiaoying, who was sitting on a bench in the waiting area, and asked, "Xiaoying, did you register?"
"..."
Xiaoying shook her head.
She subconsciously glanced at the reference book in Yun Zhenyue’s hand.
This—
’She’s on the first page?’
’And it’s a completely worthless question.’
Xiaoying’s usually expressionless face seemed about to crack.
She had thought Yun Zhenyue would fail,
but she never expected her to be *this* unreliable.
What was this equivalent to?
People always say that sharpening your spear right before battle is better than nothing.
But she was already on the battlefield!
’The enemy’s spear is already at her throat, and she’s just starting to mine ore to forge a weapon?’
’Isn’t it a little too late for that?’
’If she can pass like this...’
’...I’ll go back and tell my sister to disband the Embers!’
...
「Time flew by.」
Soon, it was time for the exam.
Before Yun Zhenyue could look at more than a few questions, she had to return the reference book.
"All candidates, please enter the exam room in an orderly fashion. Place all your belongings in the lockers."
Upon hearing the ghost proctor’s reminder,
Yun Zhenyue walked over to the lockers.
She glanced at them, noting they looked like the ones in a supermarket, and stuffed her backpack inside.
But unexpectedly!
Before Yun Zhenyue could even enter the exam room,
the ghost proctor for exam room 08 demanded with a grim face, "What is that hanging from your waist?"
"Take it out! Nothing is allowed inside!"
"Don’t even think about any funny business. I’ve seen plenty of your type!"
"Ah, my apologies."
Hearing this, Yun Zhenyue finally remembered.
She was wearing the Fish Talisman Gu Yuan had given her.
She looked down.
The Fish Talisman had gotten tucked into her clothes at some point.
Yun Zhenyue took it off.
Then, she carefully placed it inside her locker.
’There are staff members watching, so no one will steal it anyway.’
But unexpectedly,
the grim-faced proctor’s pupils suddenly constricted!
His eyes, sharp as a falcon’s, went wide!
It was as if he’d seen something unbelievable!
The reflection of the Golden Red Fish Talisman in Yun Zhenyue’s locker was mirrored in his eyes.
The ghost proctor’s whole body began to tremble slightly.
Cold sweat instantly trickled down his spine.
DRIP~
A drop of sweat fell onto the Iron Fish Talisman hanging from his waist.
This talisman represented his status as a noble official of Fengdu Ghost City!
Yet, in front of the Golden Red Fish Talisman, this Iron Talisman seemed utterly insignificant.
Like the glow of a firefly compared to the brilliant moon in the sky!
There was simply no comparison!
You have to understand,
in the Ghost City, no one dared to forge a Fish Talisman. Doing so was a capital offense!
Besides, the talismans were made with a special process, making fakes identifiable at a glance!
The ghost proctor immediately had a terrifying thought.
’This...’
’Is this... the City Lord’s Fish Talisman?’
