I'm In Charge of SCP

Chapter 34 "Lunch"

Seven days later, the Site-14 infiltration came to an end. The Site-14 containment area was severely damaged, and most of the anomalous subjects had run away. It took them three full days to re-contain all the anomalies. Among them, the most difficult one to re-contain was SCP-106 (The Old Man), and the Foundation had to use three D-Class personnel as bait to trick him into the containment room again.

After the Foundation's investigation, the incident was caused by a special researcher pointed by the O5 Council who accidentally leaked the information regarding SCP-2950 to Dr. Li Chengming while he was drunk, and Dr. Li passed the information to the Chaos Insurgency.

A month before the attack, the enemy bribed an IT Technician within Site-14 to give them all of the defense mechanisms information within Site-14. After being interrogated, the IT Technician hanged himself in his cell the next day. As for Li Chengming, he was transported to the SCP Foundation headquarters for further investigation.

In total, 133 staff members were killed due to the Site-14 Infiltration. This included 120 security personnel, 5 researchers, 3 MTF members, 4 D-Class personnel, and 1 cleaning staff member. A simple funeral service was held for them at Site-14 under the guidance of Deputy Site Director Xingwen Huang.

As staff representatives, Special Advisor Jue Zhang and Senior Researcher Yang Xue delivered eulogies to express their condolences. After the funeral, Jue Zhang and Yang Xue met with Site Director Yang Wenbai at the back of the cemetery.

The old man was dressed in black, white hair, and his eyes no longer showed the brightness within him.

"Uncle--" Yang Xue called out, a little worried about his health.

"I'm fine." Yang Wenbai took Yang Xue's hand, patted it gently, and nodded to Zhang Jue behind him.

Seeing Yang Wenbai's vicissitudes. Zhang Jue showed his compassion and sighed: "Site Director Wenbai. I know it's hard for you to take it in, but things have already happened. There's nothing to blame yourself about. Just let it go. It's not too late. Face the reality, and I believe you know better than me."

Zhang Jue wanted to persuade Site Director Wenbai to regain his spirit, but unexpectedly Yang shook her head.

"I'm old, and I'm no longer be able to do many things. So, it's time to put the nail in the coffin in the hands of young people like you. I have told the headquarters that I resigned from the Site Director position, and Deputy Site Director Huang will take over the position. In about two days, the news will be announced throughout the site, and you guys should be prepared with full dedication."

Yang Xue gasped as she was surprised by the news, while Zhang Jue sighed.

Both of them understand that this was a desperate move. Site-14 had a serious incident weeks ago, and someone must be responsible for it. Naturally, Site Director Yang Wenbai was the one who had to hold the burden of responsibility for such a thing to happen.

Yang Wenbai was known for his rigorous and cautious work practice within Site-14. Since the disappearance of Yang Xue's father, Yang Wensong, he has served as Site-14 Site Director for more than ten years. It all went smooth, and nothing controversial happened until the infiltration incident occurred.

"Zhang Jue, just a moment, please?" The old man said, "You've helped me a lot this time and stopped the infiltration within an acceptable result. I wanted to thank you personally." Zhang Jue pulled up the corners, and he smiled helplessly.

"Now, as for the most troubling thing for me. My niece here, even though she was strong enough to be independent and take care of herself easily. After I quit the Foundation, I wanted to ask if it's convenient for you to take care of her." Said Site Director Wenbai, handing Yang Xue's hand into his hand, with the meaning of entrusting her to him.