Once all 200 people had arrived, Bai Yaoyao closed the Training Ground and counted them: 138 men and 62 women.
The gender ratio was rather lopsided, but that did not matter.
Seeing everyone standing in neat ranks, Bai Yaoyao waved a hand and said, "Come on, sit in a circle and take a break."
Bai Yaoyao disliked excessive rules and formalities. As long as they achieved their purpose, that was enough.
Ouyang Ning had spent several days getting everyone used to lining up, chanting slogans, and responding to orders after reporting. If he saw what Bai Yaoyao was doing...
He would absolutely declare that the Base Chief was the biggest obstacle on his road to military-style management!
Yet her somewhat casual, distinctive way of speaking and doing things actually made everyone feel that Bai Yaoyao was approachable.
"First things first. Eat the fruit you're holding."
Bai Yaoyao got straight to the point.
No one hesitated. From the moment they received the fruit, they had been certain it would taste sweet. Even holding it, they could smell its fresh fragrance.
Most of them eagerly finished theirs in two or three bites, then sat obediently and waited for Bai Yaoyao's instructions.
It took quite a while before someone discovered the special effect of Little Earthy Yellow's fruit.
"Base Chief... I feel like I've suddenly gotten a lot stronger!"
The others froze. "Did you awaken a strength ability?"
"But we haven't been fighting. Why would you awaken a special ability?"
"Holy shit, holy shit! I've gotten stronger too!"
"Me too! This isn't a special ability. It doesn't use up the energy in our bodies!"
"It's the fruit we just ate!"
Bai Yaoyao listened for a while. When someone finally hit on the answer, she chimed in, "The fruit you just ate is called