Zhao Bai calculated the potential losses to the cafeteria if someone went on a drunken rampage, as well as the impact of stopping alcohol service. After weighing the pros and cons, he resolutely put the "No Alcohol Service" sign back up.
Someone was very upset.
That afternoon, Himeko came to the cafeteria. She stared at the sign for a long while, then suddenly found herself speechless.
"Boss Zhao!"
She shoved the door open as she shouted, clearly in a hurry.
"What does this mean? Did Theresa send you to make me quit drinking? How sinister!"
Zhao Bai shook his head and hurried to explain.
"That's not it."
He explained vaguely, "Just this morning, I already felt the dangers of excessive drinking. There shouldn't be any more of that stuff from now on."
Himeko shook her head, feeling as though he was insulting her.
Whenever drunken rampages were mentioned, Himeko felt they were talking about her. There was no doubt about it.
Was he using one thing to mock another?
Himeko thought it over carefully. She had not had any strong liquor for nearly a week, so she should not have made a drunken scene in front of Zhao Bai. Yesterday, she had only taken away a bottle of fruit-pulp drink that could hardly even count as alcohol. What exactly was Zhao Bai reacting to?
Hmm...
Though she did not understand, Himeko still felt a little guilty.
For the time being, and with a hint of guilt, she acknowledged Zhao Bai's actions in her capacity as Captain.
That evening's dinner also went very smoothly.
Zhao Bai was clearing away the dishes when Bronya went out to take a call. After a while, she returned expressionlessly and tugged at Zhao Bai's arm across the table. He immediately understood what she wanted,