Chapter 207
"I really tried my best."
"You can't force things like building closer relationships, so what good will it do if I'm more proactive?"
"And what do you mean by 'worrying about me'? Aren't you the one who benefits from it all?"
Seeing his younger sister like this, Nian said in a tone of disappointment and frustration:
"Can't you pay a little more attention? It seems I can't count on you anymore, I'll have to step in."
"Snacks? What snacks?"
Nian got up and went to the self-service area, picking up two stainless steel plates. After getting some food, she returned to the table and handed one of the plates to Xi.
"I won't eat it."
"I didn't say you had to eat it, I was just pretending."
Nian sat down by himself and explained to Xi:
"Just wait, she..."
After we finish the tests, it'll be time to come to the cafeteria for lunch. I'll create opportunities then, so you'd better do your best!
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271 The Gentle Old Doctor Zhong (3K)
Hearing that Nian had told him to live up to his expectations, Xi felt utterly helpless.
Whether for her own sake or for her siblings', she should try her best. But she only knew that she needed to get along well with Shi Lei, but she didn't know exactly how to do it.
Aside from sleeping, Shi Lei is always surrounded by women. Either Texas or Mudrock. He rarely gets a chance to be alone with anyone.
With a woman watching nearby, Xi couldn't get closer to her. Coupled with her inherent social anxiety and lack of social skills, she felt it was even harder to achieve her goal. This feeling of helplessness was truly unbearable.
It's like parents who hope their children will succeed, constantly urging them to get into a good university. They provide food, money, and encouragement every day. But these things don't directly help them achieve their goal.
Xi is currently feeling extremely lost. She doesn't know how to get closer to Shi Lei, nor does she know what she should do to please her sister and herself.
After getting his food, Nian didn't touch his chopsticks, keeping his eyes fixed on the direction of the cafeteria entrance.
When she saw Shi Lei and the others appear, she immediately nudged Xi next to her with her elbow, reminding her:
"They're here, hurry up and eat! Don't worry about anything else, leave it all to me."
Having said that, she stood up and waved.
"Hey, come sit here!"
Shi Lei looked in the direction of the sound and saw the two sisters, Nian and Xi, and greeted them with a polite smile.
After the five Messenger and one medical assistant finished queuing for their food in the cafeteria, they naturally didn't sit separately. They went straight over and joined the others at the same table.
After seeing that they had prepared the food, Huang wanted to talk to Amiya about the Comprehensive Medical Examination. So he asked the accompanying Doctor, Phoebe, to keep an eye on things, saying that he would be back soon.
Shi Lei sat opposite Xi with his plate in hand, and the seat to his right was immediately taken by Mudrock, who followed closely behind.
Lappland had been beaten so badly by the white stone giant she summoned that she dared not provoke her rashly.
He then turned his gaze to Texas, preparing to compete with her for the position to Shi Lei's left. This competition couldn't be too obvious; it could only involve minor physical contact.
Texas noticed that Lappland was standing very close and quickly realized what was happening. Before Lappland could sit down, she swiftly moved to Shi Lei's left and glanced back at him.
What do you mean by that?
Lappland was not discouraged despite his failure.
The Penguin Logistics Messenger will be on the This Ship for three months; there will always be opportunities to snatch them later. Seeing Exusiai and Croissant seated, she sat diagonally opposite them.
Nian glanced at the clock on the wall, but quickly looked away, asking casually:
"How were the results of your test?"
"It's alright, the cooking skills are still there."
Everyone tacitly refrained from mentioning battlefield maneuverability. What difference would it make if they brought it up anyway?
As long as Shi Lei is involved in the mission, they don't need to pursue battlefield mobility. Honing their combat skills to defeat the enemy more quickly is what they should be doing.
He chatted idly with everyone for a while, occasionally glancing at the wall clock.
About six or seven minutes later, a man in Feline entered the cafeteria. He looked around and saw Nian coming quickly towards him.
"Master Nian, so you've been here all along."
"What's wrong?"
"We've run into a bit of trouble, and none of us can solve it. We can only ask you to come and save the day."
Seeing the man in overalls speaking anxiously, the young man opened his mouth wide, feigning surprise.
"Oh, is it serious?"
Without offering an explanation, the other party invited them again:
"Master Nian, come with me quickly! I'll explain the specifics of the problem on the way."
Shi Lei was completely confused and had no idea what had happened, so he politely inquired:
"Sir, what exactly happened? Why don't you tell us first, and perhaps we can help you?"
"No, it's about forging. Only Master Nian can resolve this."
Nian looked troubled, leaned forward slightly, and cast a pleading look at Shi Lei:
"Zhongli, I have to go first. Could you please look after Xi for me? Of all these people, you are the one I trust the most."
Upon hearing this, Xi's red pupils widened instantly.
"Huh? You can even do that?"
"Is this the method Nian mentioned?"
"No wonder she went to the workshop before coming to the cafeteria; she was looking for a shill in advance."
It has to be said that this tactic was very effective.
From encountering an urgent matter to entrusting his younger sister to Shi Lei's care, the transition was very natural. It didn't feel abrupt; it felt genuine. Unless the parties involved pointed it out, it would be difficult to spot any flaws.
Shi Lei pondered for a moment, then nodded in agreement:
"Okay, you go ahead and get busy. It's important to take care of things. Come back and pick her up when you're done."
"Mister Zhongli, thank you so much."
Nian turned her head to look at Xi, giving her a look that said, "Sister, this is all I can do for you." Then she followed Feline, who was wearing work clothes, and hurriedly left the cafeteria.
Seeing this, Lappland, who was sitting on the very edge, quickly seized Nian's spot. Together with Exusiai, she formed Pincer Attack between Nian and Nian.
The momentum.
Hey, beautiful, you're so pretty!
Lappland didn't recognize Nian and Xi. After glancing at them sideways for a moment, she took the initiative to strike up a conversation:
"Your hair smells so good and feels so smooth. What brand of shampoo do you usually use?"
This slightly greasy conversation, coupled with having her hair touched, made Xi's face look somewhat awkward.
She is now caught between two chatterboxes and feels tormented all the time.
Shi Lei took a couple of bites of food and noticed that Xi's body seemed to be trembling slightly, so he suggested:
"Croissant, why don't you switch seats with Xi?"
Croissant visited the warehouse on Taiheng Road several times during the Lunar New Year. Knowing that the Dragon Girl was shy, she brought her tray over to change seats.
Xi cast a grateful glance at Shi Lei, picked up her plate, and sat down at the edge of the table. She only felt at ease in places where most people wouldn't notice her.
While everyone was eating and chatting, Xi glanced at Shi Lei twice before quickly looking away.
He seems like such a gentle person.
Rhodes Island, Main Control Room.
After leaving the restaurant, Huang went to the control center. As soon as she opened the door, she saw Amiya and many Rhodes Island Operator having a meeting around a round table.
Upon seeing her appear, someone greeted her:
"Huang, come and sit down. We're discussing where to go after we leave Lungmen."
Kal'tsit did not attend the discussion; she did not care where to go and left the decision entirely to Amiya.
Rhodes Island typically goes to areas of intense combat. This is because only in such places are there still infected individuals and ordinary people in need of treatment.
The Operator present offered their opinions one after another:
"Let's go to Ursus. This country has a terrible, oppressive policy against the infected. And it's not far from Lungmen, so we should be able to save a lot of infected along the way."
"At least clothes can cover the body in the cold, but the heat is unbearable. I suggest going to the rainforest region of Sargon. Intelligence indicates that the local inhabitants have been ravaged by the King's army, and it is necessary to go and save them."
"If we're talking about saving lives, we should go to Columbia. I have several intelligence reports indicating that some medical institutions there are still conducting human experiments."
At this point, everyone instinctively looked at the white-haired Feline, codenamed Rosemary, standing by the window. This underage girl was Experiment Subject that Rhodes Island had rescued from the Loken Laboratory in Columbia.
Those mad scientists, in their pursuit of research, have abandoned Morality and conducted inhumane human experiments.
The petite Rosemary was a victim of one of these tragic incidents.
The scientists sent mercenaries to capture her family and bring them to the lab, where they were killed after several rounds of testing. They then transplanted their infected organs and parts of their brains into Rosemary, ultimately creating this humanoid weapon who frequently suffers from amnesia but possesses immense Psychic Power.
Seeing everyone looking at her, Rosemary seemed to recall some unpleasant memories, and said seriously:
"There must be many Experiment Subject like me in Columbia. I will not ask you to do anything, but if you are willing to save those who are suffering in darkness, I will express my gratitude on their behalf."
The Operator remained silent and did not raise any objections.
Based on the atmosphere at the scene, Rhodes Island's next destination was basically decided.
Amiya put away the documents and turned to look at Huang:
"Have you completed the comprehensive testing with the Penguin Logistics Messenger?"
"Amiya, this is exactly what I wanted to talk to you about."
Huang made no attempt to hide anything, revealing the test results of the four Messenger in front of so many Operator:
"Amiya, these people are really no good. Before we set off, can we cancel the contract and send them back to where they came from?"
Amiya frowned slightly and shook her head:
"No, we've already signed a three-month contract with Penguin Logistics, and we can't break it without a valid reason."
Huang could not understand this and argued logically:
"Without cause? How can you call it without cause? With their physical condition, they'll drag everyone down sooner or later. I don't want you to risk your precious lives to save these Messenger in an emergency."
Upon hearing this, ACE, who was wearing sunglasses, offered some advice:
"Huang, your concerns are not unfounded. But no one is perfect, and it's impossible to be good at everything. If you think these Messenger will be a hindrance, you can assign them some easier tasks when distributing the work. The contract is a done deal. At worst, we can stop cooperating in the future."
The other Operator thought it made sense and echoed it.
"ACE is right."
"I also think it's not a good idea to breach a contract."
Huang sighed, resigned to his fate. Since everyone says so, then so be it.
"Everyone."
Amiya clapped her hands to attract everyone's attention:
"I hope everyone will refrain from discussing the results of these comprehensive Messenger tests in public. The contract has already been signed. We should cooperate properly instead of constantly complaining."
The Operator present had no objections, and the meeting ended in a less than pleasant atmosphere.
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