bestfiction Chapter 373
Chapter 373
Not a single member of the observation team was missing, not even the wounded. They usually stayed in watchtowers and other places, and when the riot started, they were the first to be discovered, quickly transforming into battlefield observers and providing important intelligence support in the early stages of the riot.
"Congratulations! You've all done a great job this time." Zhong Ming stepped forward and clasped his hands in congratulations. The others, who didn't recognize him, greeted him with smiles. Just as he was about to reply, he noticed that the expressions on the other people's faces were a bit off.
Wait, Crimson Bow Fairy, where are your hands? I'm asking you, where are they?!
Although she was tugging at the hem of his dress, it was actually behind Zhong Ming's head...
Looking from across the table, it looks like this "fairy" from the observation team is touching someone's butt.
Zhong Ming suddenly felt a chill down his spine as countless scrutinizing eyes swept over him, but after seeing his face clearly, they basically lowered their guard.
"This is the captain of the Third Guard Team."
"Oh! This is a captain. My apologies for not recognizing him. May I ask where your guard's table is? We'll go offer them a toast later."
"What table? I don't see the Third Guard Team on the banquet guest list."
The group chatted amongst themselves, some genuinely unaware and offering friendly greetings, while others were simply trying to annoy people.
Zhong Ming bowed to everyone and said, "I am not very talented, but I work part-time in the maintenance team. If any of you have magical artifacts that need maintenance, you can come to me. I guarantee that the price will be fair."
"Alright, alright. This gentleman is... Master Cuihong, right? Oh, he's quite the young and promising one. The banquet hasn't started yet, so it wouldn't be appropriate for us to offer a toast first." The speaker paused, then winked at him. "How about we discuss business matters first? After the great battle, although the casualties weren't high, some of the magical artifacts were damaged."
He proudly displayed a row of high-grade spirit stones, clearly indicating his wealth and saying: "There's money here; if you're capable, go and earn it."
Making money is never shameful.
However, it seems that everyone has overlooked one point.
It was Akame who stopped the bell.
After such a long delay, Akame finally spoke, "Last time, you didn't come."
"Uh, I'll make it up next time. Next time, this was too formal. This is a victory celebration for the whole army."
She turned to look at the old woman, who seized the opportunity to advise, "Chigong, don't make things difficult for this captain (emphasis), this is not a place where you have the right to act recklessly."
The words were a bit harsh. Akame hesitated, her hand slowly releasing its grip. Zhong Ming took a sudden half-step forward, the hem of his robe slipping from her grasp in an instant, and then...
He reached out and touched Akame's head.
"I'll see you guys next time. I'm heading to the skincare group now. If any of you have skincare needs, feel free to come find me."
He left as soon as he finished speaking, even using the Flowing Cloud Steps to disappear into the crowd in the blink of an eye.
Akame sat there blankly, one hand still holding the hem of her clothes, the other rubbing her head.
The old woman was quite helpless at the sight. What had this ugly thing done to make this young lady act like this? No, I have to bring her attention back to her cultivation.
"Ahem, Chi Gong, I'm not trying to be mean, but the captain's position usually requires the Foundation Establishment stage. Look, how can a team member order the captain next door around? If you were also at the Foundation Establishment stage and took over my position, then who sits and who stands at this table would be up to you."
The old woman was dreaming. She planned to first trick Chi Tong into cultivating to the Foundation Establishment stage, and then send her to a military academy. There would be so many talented young men waiting there that she wouldn't care about this rascal she had fought alongside a few times.
Akame listened, seemingly lost in thought.
.....
Zhong Ming searched for a long time and finally found the maintenance team in a corner.
It's not that the maintenance team has a low status, but that Sister 01 is just too busy.
After the war, those in charge of weapons and equipment were the busiest. Now they even had to take turns eating at banquets to ensure that the maintenance team worked around the clock.
Including the overall achievements of the maintenance team, they eliminated a group of invading bandits, but they fought a battle in the military camp, damaging a lot of things, and did not achieve any great success.
After Zhong Ming found his seat, Sister 01 sat upright in the main seat, glanced at him slightly to the side, and casually said, "Take your seat. According to the seating arrangement, you are last."
The banquet was held at a long table. 01 sat at the far left, and the tables were arranged according to rank. When it came to Zhong Ming, he was at the very back. The two of them sat on the far left and the far right, making it seem as if 01 was hosting Zhong Ming and the others were just there to accompany her.
More importantly, the people sitting at both ends are team leaders, so there's nothing wrong with that, but the others can't say anything.
"What did you promise me before?" 01 slowly savored the banquet's delicacies, elegant and composed, but 02 and 03 beside her felt their hair stand on end; this was not a good thing.
Barring any unforeseen circumstances, I will stay in the maintenance team for at least two months.
"Now that something unexpected has happened, what are you going to do?"
"If there are no further issues, I will continue to fulfill my commitment for the next two months."
"Continue? Fulfill your promise? Do you think this is a vegetable market where you can come and go as you please!"
Faced with such a stern tone, Zhong Ming responded by leisurely taking his time to enjoy the food, and replied calmly, "If you have any objections, you can appeal to the battalion commander. My skills will not disappear; the only difference is where they are used."
If you're capable, you're tough. So what if you kick me out of the maintenance group?
01's hand froze in mid-air, a piece of succulent monster meat, slick with grease and covered in a refreshing sauce, swaying in the air. 02 was already thinking of getting up from his seat.
"Do you think your reasons are sufficient?"
"Whether it's fully stocked or not isn't important; what matters is whether you approve." Zhong Ming completely disregarded the other person's thoughts, his mind preoccupied with the fact that his dentures were empty again and it was time to restock!
She gently placed the meat down, her movements light and smooth. She apologized, bowed to everyone, and said, "I'm going to the restroom. Please enjoy your meal."
"Hey, let's go together." 04 reacted quickly, standing up in a flash and immediately chasing after them.
The others were inwardly frustrated, wondering why they had been so slow to react.
Their faces showed no change, but their eyes were glazed over, their attention focused entirely on their internal meridians. At that moment, they wished they were deaf.