Chapter 60
This warehouse was originally used as a storage area; it only had water and electricity, but no natural gas. Since a stove couldn't be used, the only option was to heat the food in a microwave.
Seeing Texas busy in the kitchen, Shi Lei felt that as the homeowner, he should do something. So he got up and went next door to clean the party room.
"I'll go clean up the place from last night."
"Need not."
Texas wiped her hands with a rag and replied:
"I got up early today and have already cleaned the next room. Please sit down and have breakfast."
"Okay, thank you."
After the microwave went off, she poured the milk from the glass bowl into a cup and handed it over with both hands.
"Be careful, it's hot."
Shi Lei took the item from Texas and thanked her again. He sat down at the table and soaked milk in toast.
Da da da.
Shortly after, Exusiai entered the living room. She squinted, looking somewhat listless, and complained:
"Zhongli, this bed is way too hard. Could you please get a softer one next time?"
Shi Lei also wanted to buy it, but he didn't have the money.
Not to mention that all the furniture in the warehouse was paid for by Texas. He didn't even spend a single Lungmen Dollars when going out for meals and drinks.
Borrowing money from Texas to buy beds just to make sure everyone is comfortable seems a bit Tai He. Let's wait until we pay off the debt before buying them.
The warehouse is 500 square meters, with a lot of unused space.
Shi Lei felt that this home was like a business simulation game. He would buy a lamp today, a chair tomorrow, a table the day after, accumulating wealth little by little.
A few minutes later, Lin Yuxia came into the living room. She yawned, probably because she hadn't slept well last night.
Texas remained silent, quietly heating the milk in the microwave, much like the hostess of the place.
Pour the milk into a cup, then place the toast on top.
That's a simple breakfast on the plate.
After finishing her meal, Lin Yuxia stood up and excused herself, saying:
"You guys have fun first. I have to go home first and may come back later."
Last night's private discussion felt like a new world had opened up for her. Many of her questions were easily answered under Nian's guidance.
Now, if you go home and ask your father some questions about the sand energy circuit, you'll basically be able to Originium Arts to instantly heat the sand and form Glazed Shield.
Just after nine o'clock, the rising sun broke through the clouds, casting its warmth upon the earth. The warehouse was surrounded by no tall buildings, ensuring excellent natural light.
Nian moved a chair outside, put on sunglasses, and sat there enjoying the sunshine. The white dragon tail swayed from time to time, as if shooing away mosquitoes.
Shi Lei and his two companions followed suit, bringing out chairs and lining them up side by side to enjoy the feeling of the breeze and warm sunshine on their faces.
Now that Penguin Logistics is on a long holiday, Texas and Exusiai stay here all day without any problem. But the latter is a restless person; after sunbathing for more than half an hour, she got bored and suggested:
Want to play cards?
With his hands behind his head, he shook his head. "Playing cards is so boring, it's better to play mahjong."
What is mahjong?
She sat up straight, first pulling out an iron table from beside her Qipao, then taking out a set of iron mahjong tiles.
"Look, this is mahjong. There are three suits: circles, bamboo, and characters. If you don't know how, I'll teach you."
After she finished explaining how to play, Shi Lei commented:
"Sounds pretty good, a game of building order from chaos."
Upon hearing this, Nian let out a hearty laugh:
"Hahahaha, cultured people are different; they can even play mahjong with such expertise."
Texas quickly grasped the rules after only one round (four rounds), while Exusiai was a bit slower. Aside from shooting and reaction-based games, her talent in other games was rather average, but she was incredibly addicted to them.
The four sat at the table, basking in the sun while playing mahjong, enjoying a very pleasant life.
Considering there were beginners, no one played for real money. Instead, they brought out the leftover beer from last night, giving each person about twenty bottles to use as chips.
Around noon, Nian suddenly paused. He looked up at the intersection and stood up on his own:
"I need to take a quick break, I'll call later."
Shortly after she left, Chen and Officer Hoshiguma visited her with gifts.
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097 I really want to shoot something.
Her hair, swaying slightly, is an unconventional shade of blue. The Qipao she wears is a joyful, festive red. Her safety shorts are a somber, heavy black. All these different colors are now concentrated on Chen.
She wore a handmade red Qipao, with a sword named Chi Xiao at her waist. Carrying a gift bag in her right hand, she walked straight towards the mahjong table.
Behind Chen, Officer Hoshiguma had also changed out of her Lungmen Guard Department Bureau uniform and was wearing an embroidered black cheongsam with gold Qipao, paired with sheer black stockings with leg rings. The sheer fabric appeared to be less than 30D, likely made of velvet.
Because of her tall and slender figure, this outfit gives her a unique look.
Upon seeing these two menacing figures, Exusiai's face immediately darkened. She wanted to avoid them, but it was too late.
The clatter of high heels approached from afar.
"Mister Shi Lei, I apologize for bothering you. I received your invitation some time ago, but unfortunately I was too busy to attend. I'm here today to apologize, I hope it's not too late."
After saying that, Chen handed over the gift bag.
Shi Lei glanced at it as he took it; it was filled with small items like Spring Festival couplets and calendars. Although they weren't valuable, they were, after all, a token of the person's goodwill.
"No, there's no such thing as disturbing you. I'm just glad you came."
Chen spends most of her salary helping children in the Lower City, leaving her with little savings. Therefore, the gifts she buys aren't expensive; she prioritizes practicality. Seeing that one person was missing from the mahjong table, she casually asked:
Where is the person sitting here?
Shi Lei guessed that Nian had deliberately left the table to avoid her. He didn't immediately point it out, but instead helped smooth things over by saying:
"She had a bit of an upset stomach and went inside to relieve herself. Don't worry about her."
Chen didn't take it to heart and continued:
"The day after tomorrow is the New Year, and many thieves are out looking for money to make during the holidays. They're wandering around the city looking for targets. When you go out, remember to lock your door. You should also know about fire prevention and disaster preparedness, so I won't go into details."
Shi Lei isn't Residential Area, and the different warehouses are several meters apart. Even if the weather is dry and a fire breaks out next door, he can summon rock pillars to block the flames and wait for the fire department personnel to arrive.
The presence of the two police officers made Exusiai very uncomfortable, and she just hoped they would leave as soon as possible.
"Don't worry, Officer Chen. Those thieves wouldn't dare to steal from Penguin Logistics even if they had a few extra lives. Besides, this isn't a residential area, so hardly anyone comes here. If you have something to do, go ahead and get busy."
Chen was aware of this, of course; it was simply one of the duties of their Lungmen Guard Department.
"It's always better to be careful."
With you, Exusiai. In the new year, let's follow Mister Shi Lei and avoid causing trouble, so as not to add to our workload.
Exusiai felt extremely wronged and shrugged:
"Officer Chen, I haven't been to the station for a month. Why are you still bringing this up?"
Chen smiled and corrected her:
"You've been quiet lately because Penguin Logistics is on a long holiday and hasn't had a chance to cause trouble. Anyway, I'm telling you right now, we'll be keeping a close eye on you next year."
It felt like the head of student affairs was spying on you through the back door of the classroom and catching you on your phone. They even said they'd be doing random checks from time to time, which was incredibly unsettling.
Exusiai occasional urge to destroy things. Shi Lei has specially planned a room for her in the warehouse.
If you want to shoot something in the future, come here for target practice. Anyway, the rock pillars inside can be refreshed and replaced if they break, minimizing the damage.
But this is Lungmen, not Laterano, and bombs are contraband here. Otherwise, I could have taken them to that room and detonated them to vent my destructive urges.
"Officers, you've really worked hard. It's the Lunar New Year, and you're still out there working so hard."
After Shi Lei finished speaking, he picked up the plate of peanuts on the table and handed it to them, indicating that they should take some.
Chen thanked him without hesitation. She grabbed a handful of peanuts with her bare hands and gave half to Hoshiguma.
"It doesn't matter how hard it is; this is the job of the Lungmen Guard Department. As long as the people of Lungmen can have a peaceful and happy New Year, we will be content."
Exusiai gave him a reproachful look. These two police officers were about to leave, why were they handing out peanuts?
It was almost noon. Chen had finally managed to squeeze out a little time to visit with gifts. After grabbing a few bowls of rice noodle rolls at a street stall, she would have to get back to her busy work.
Therefore, leisure time is especially precious now.
They stood by the iron table, shelling peanuts and throwing the shells into the trash can. Once they finished their peanuts, it meant their visit was coming to an end.
"Mister Shi Lei, we should be going now. We hope to have more collaborations with you in the new year."
"No problem."
Shi Lei held up his hand, making a "six" gesture, and held it to his ear like a microphone, grinning as he said:
"Just give me a call if you need anything. Wishing both officers a Happy New Year in advance!"
Tomorrow is Lunar New Year's Eve. The day after tomorrow is the Spring Festival.
However, it's highly unlikely that the two sides will meet in the next couple of days, so I wish them all the best in advance.
Happy New Year to you all too!
Chen was a decisive and efficient person who disliked procrastination and valued efficiency. She glanced up at the warehouse, said goodbye, and led Hoshiguma away.
After they had walked away, Nian came out of the warehouse. He rubbed his hands together and said with a forced smile:
"Sorry, I have a bit of diarrhea, so I've been squatting for a while. Come on, let's continue playing mahjong."
Shi Lei and Texas both knew that she lied about going to the restroom most likely to avoid the two officers. As for the specific reason, since she didn't say, they didn't ask.
We hadn't played a few laps when it was time for lunch.
The four of them walked out of the alley and ate at the Lungmen Restaurant across the street.
Exusiai just started playing mahjong today and is already a little bit addicted. After everyone had almost finished eating, we rushed to the counter to pay the bill and urge them to hurry up, and then everyone returned to the mahjong table.
The wine bottles, originally intended as chips, were quickly used up, Exusiai suggested using sunflower seeds as chips.
Since no money was involved, it didn't matter what was offered as a bargaining chip, so everyone agreed to her proposal.
The four of them sat in the sun, playing mahjong. They played from one o'clock in the afternoon until the sun went down.
The joyful and pleasant time flew by.
As the last rays of the sun bathed the area around the warehouse, Exusiai's phone suddenly rang.
"Excuse me, I need to take this call."
She didn't go out to answer the call; she remained seated, holding the phone between her ear and reaching for the mahjong tiles.
"Huh? What did you say? Tsk... Okay... um... I understand."
After the call ended, Shi Lei asked:
"What's wrong?"
"That was a call from the property management. They said there were thieves in the complex last night. Not only were several cars stolen, but my motorcycle, which I parked in the Underground Parking Lot, was also gone. Damn it, if Croissant finds out, she'll beat me to death!"
098 It's a good time to vent.
Exusiai's motorcycle has been stolen again!
The motorcycle had already been stolen the day before her birthday. Because it couldn't be found anywhere, they even activated their backup plan, Plan B. Later, some kind person returned the motorcycle.
"Damn it, it's only been less than a month. If she finds out the motorcycle is gone, she'll beat me to death."
A normal person's focus would be on how to recover the stolen motorcycle. But Exusiai's focus was on whether this would anger Croissant.
Perhaps she felt that even the most expensive motorcycle has a price, and if it's stolen, she can just buy another one. Therefore, her focus when thinking about problems differed from others.