Chapter 149 Section 149 - Sticky White

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A bottle of wine, 550ml, split among six people, each person didn't even get two ounces of wine, barely enough to taste it, and drinking to satisfaction was out of the question. Though there was still wine left, more than one bottle, it wasn't necessary to drink it all at once. Manager Hanna clearly wasn't that generous. Facing a stingy female executive manager, Chen Fei could only maintain a naive and honest smile, not daring to show any other superfluous expressions. This one-eyed old woman really held a grudge; if he didn't play dumb, he'd surely be the target of her anger. With her Wind-type psionic ability activated, he would be propelled from the granite podium and then smack onto the ground, completely out cold! Better not provoke her! Better not provoke her! "This wine is really good! It must be Tokay's botrytized, number 73, excellent taste!" The captain of the 13th Reconnaissance Squad, number 78 Blake, continued sipping slowly, savoring the flavor, his smile growing wider. Botrytized?! Having never tried botrytized wine, but having seen others enjoy it, Chen Fei looked down at his empty wine glass. Wow! This great wine that was drained in two sips turned out to be a famous botrytized one, and he had thought it was just a sweet white wine given how delicious it was. A single sip would probably cost hundreds of Star Yuan, right? Definitely a loss. Like Zhu Bajie eating the Ginseng Fruit, he should have savored it like Blake did—the proper way to enjoy a botrytized wine. "I just like to drink it," Hanna Gagar said in a chilly tone, and with the right person, she could get completely drunk, tear off her mask, and reveal her unguarded true nature, releasing her suppressed emotions without reservation; but with someone she didn't click with, even half a glass was too much. As the saying goes, a thousand cups are too few when drinking with a kindred spirit, but half a word is too much with those you don't enjoy. Blake, meeting awkwardness, gave an embarrassed smile, drank the remaining wine in his glass, and said, "Apart from number 76 Cecilia Danbers, everyone else will join me in rotating night shifts. Two people each day, responsible for the first and last five hours, starting with me!" Having said that, he patted his buttocks, stood up, and walked towards the edge of the granite podium without looking back. As the captain, it was right for him to set an example, otherwise, how would he command respect. The tall, black Blake was skilled not only with cold weapons like archery but also with firearms, hitting almost precisely where he aimed, never missing a shot (or arrow). Combined with his Dark System Ability, he was a dominant force in these underground spaces, providing him with a significant advantage. "Next one is you, and the one after that, still you," Hanna Gagar nonchalantly pulled out a stainless-steel flask, took a small sip for herself and pointed at Chen Fei. Stay updated through empire Tonight, he was second shift, and tomorrow night's first shift was already his, which sounded odd, but logically, it made sense. Drink my wine, do my work. From any perspective, Chen Fei had no choice but to obey, especially since this one-eyed old woman was paying his salary! He likely didn't even know that she would become his creditor; anyway, maintaining a good attitude was definitely not a mistake. Hanna Gagar commanding and acting rather haughtily was her direct response to Captain Blake using her to establish his authority. If you want to boss this lady around, please find someone else. Working youth Chen Fei was just right for taking over duties; after all, the work had to be done. Rookie, huh? What about human rights? "What's wrong?" The team leader, Blake, turned around. "I twisted my foot, hiss!" The female executive manager hobbled a couple of steps and found a spot to sit down. Blake didn't insist and went with the flow, saying, "Let's all take a short break." Unforeseen circumstances can arise no matter how cautious one is. "Xiao Jiu!~" Chen Fei called out to the Pure Light Sparrow flying back and forth in the cave ceiling. The little bird, hearing the call, landed down, tilting its head curiously at Chen Fei. "Healing Magic!" Chen Fei pointed at Manager Hanna who had taken off her shoe, revealing her pale, delicate foot. It was surprising to see that the tough, one-eyed old lady had such fair feet. "Jiu!~" The little bird fluttered its wings and flew to Hanna Gagar's foot. It opened its tiny beak, which quickly brightened up, releasing a light orb about the size of a soybean that fell onto the swelling on the executive manager's ankle. The slightly reddened skin of the ankle visibly returned to its normal pallor at a rapid pace. Xiao Jiu lived up to its nickname as a "little Band-Aid." The effectiveness of its First Rank Light-based Spells was impressively immediate. "Hmm? It doesn't hurt anymore? Xiao Jiu, you are quite impressive! Pu Aihua would probably cry himself to death." Hanna Gagar rubbed her gradually less swollen ankle and smiled. The origin of Xiao Jiu was no secret within the Aircrew Base 911. After all, without the Light Beast Crystal Core given by the female Metallic Giant Dragon, Yilan, this little bird would probably still be just an ordinary Pure Light Sparrow, capable only of this Light Healing Technique. The female executive manager tried to touch the little bird, but the nimble creature dodged away, chirped twice, and flew back to rest on Chen Fei's shoulder. Thinking of the ruthless Manager Hanna who had fired the sly Old Piao, sending him back home to fend for himself, Chen Fei was not at all surprised as he said, "He's already dead from crying!" Although the salary wasn't high in the mess hall kitchen of Aircrew Base 911, where Pu Aihua worked temporarily, he deserved the nickname "sly merchant" for his knack at making a profit in the market by buying and selling using various channels and limited resources. Despite being just a temporary worker, he earned quite a bit from side incomes, making it a relatively stable job. After being sent home, given Pu Aihua's age and abilities, it was unlikely he would find such a cushy job again. After witnessing the entirety of the little Band-Aid's Healing Spell, team leader Blake asked, "Can you walk now?" "It should be fine now." Hanna Gagar tried putting pressure on it, and indeed, it didn't hurt anymore, so she supported herself off the ground and stood up. Upon standing, she felt something unexpectedly sticky in her hand. By the light of the Illumination Technique floating above the team, she saw a gooey white substance in the palm of her hand and made a strange face, instinctively smelling it only to detect a faint scent of mint. "Gum? Who would be so irresponsible as to spit out gum everywhere..." As soon as she spoke, not just Hanna Gagar, but everyone's expression began to change. -

Chapter 149 Section 149 - Sticky White

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