Chapter 120 - Tasting Extra for alliance leader Jian Yanru Ni_ because of the rain 24th update

“Let’s start with these for now,” she said.

“Feel free to order anything else you want.

I won’t do it for you.”

“Sister Zinuo, no need to be so polite!

We’ll order for ourselves.”

Zhou Qian and the others responded with laughter.

Zi Qing picked up her car keys and handed them to a waitress beside her, whispering instructions.

“My car is parked on the west side parking space.

Bring all the wine from the trunk over.”

“Yes!”

The waitress replied respectfully.

The atmosphere was congenial…

The meal was ordered quickly, and steaming, delicious dishes were served one after another.

Worth noting was that all the organic dishes came with a small reaction test strip on the side, which could be used to measure the pollution levels in the food.

Should any be found substandard, the restaurant would face a fine of ten times the dish’s price and a huge penalty.

Lin Zinuo uncorked bottle after bottle of red wine, pouring a small glass for everyone; she led the toast.

“Today we’ve all managed to gather together.

I propose, let’s drink to that.”

“Agreed!”

Zhou Qian and the others echoed excitedly.

Su Mo also stood up, following suit with his raised glass.

Everyone clinked glasses and downed their drinks in one go!

With a glass of wine down, the atmosphere immediately livened up.

However, Lin Zinuo was sitting with her head down, secretly tapping on her phone, calculating.

She was figuring out how much the company would reimburse, and how much she would have to fork out herself.

After calculating over and over, Lin Zinuo looked at the displayed figure, her heart sinking.

She’d worked for nothing this month, even her bonus had to be thrown into the mix.

“Sister Zinuo, what’s wrong?”

Zhou Qian, seeing Lin Zinuo with her head down, tapping on her phone, asked curiously.

“Nothing, just replying to a message.

Don’t mind me, drink if you want, eat if you want.

Tonight, we must enjoy ourselves to the fullest!”

Lin Zinuo put away her phone and, trying to act as if nothing was wrong, responded with a forced smile.

“Zinuo is right, it’s not often we’re this happy let’s all enjoy the meal to our hearts’ content.

But speaking of which, Sister Zinuo, you were really bold, tearing into those guys in the chat group, scaring them into silence.”

Zhou Qian said excitedly.

“That’s nothing,” Lin Zinuo took a sip of her wine, finally getting excited herself.

“Just thinking about those normally arrogant elite group people having to suck up to us privately, begging to borrow our ship…

it’s just delightful!”

Lin Zinuo reached for her glass, drank a sip, and gradually became enthusiastic.

Zhou Qian looked around guiltily, then said to Lin Zinuo,

“Sister Zinuo, we’re close to the company, be careful—walls have ears.”

“What’s there to be afraid of?

I haven’t said anything inappropriate.

Moreover, we don’t plan to lend it anyway.

Joking aside, if we lent it and actually got it back, now that would be a miracle.”

Lin Zinuo spoke as if she saw right through their schemes.

The more she talked about it, the happier she got, forgetting all about her earlier woes.

Zi Qing also agreed, “Indeed we can’t lend it out.

That ship is now our group twelve’s strongest trump card.”

“Exactly, which is why I’ve decided!”

As Lin Zinuo said this, her face showed a very smug smile.

“Decided what?”

Su Mo, too, was very curious, looking toward Lin Zinuo.

“I’ve decided to join the Sea Battle Department.

During this operation, I discovered I belong on a ship, a ship cannot be without me…”

Lin Zinuo announced, shocking everyone with her big news.

“Ah!”

Everyone present, including Su Mo, showed a look of utter surprise.

Especially people like Han Na, their faces were full of disbelief.

Wasn’t this usurping Sister Zi Qing’s role?

They really couldn’t say much, after all, Lin Zinuo’s status was there for all to see, and the boat was also one she had procured.

By contrast, Zi Qing was very calm and didn’t react much.

“Sister Zinuo, this isn’t quite suitable, is it?

You are, after all, the leader of the Land Combat Elite Team.”

Zhang Wenjing directly inquired.

“Oh, it’s fine, it’s fine—I can hold multiple roles.

Besides, such a large boat, with Zi Qing as the sole captain, would be too tiring.

She can’t possibly sail it every day.

Two captains are just perfect; we can take turns.”

Lin Zinuo became more and more excited as she spoke, apparently set on her decision.

“It would be quite nice to work with Zinuo,”

Zi Qing graciously accepted, seeing in her eyes that Lin Zinuo’s participation might not be such a bad thing, especially since it would likely increase their resources.

Although both were assistant team leaders, Lin Zinuo had relatively greater authority.

Seeing Zi Qing respond this way, Zhang Wenjing and the others didn’t say anything more. S~eaʀᴄh the Nôvelƒire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

On the contrary, Zhou Qian and the rest were flabbergasted.

Lin Zinuo was actually switching teams, and they quickly realized and begged.

“Sister Zinuo, take us with you, don’t abandon us, we want to follow you….”

“Okay, okay…

no problem.”

Lin Zinuo promised solemnly.

During this time, Lin Zinuo also kept stealing glances at Su Mo to see his reaction.

But Su Mo showed no reaction at all, as if Lin Zinuo joining or not joining the Sea Battle Department was none of his business.

He had absolutely no interest in joining the commotion.

This left Lin Zinuo feeling quite embarrassed; what she had actually been looking forward to most was for Su Mo to also speak up and say he wanted to follow her.

But this blockhead had no reaction whatsoever.

Normally, Su Mo should have been reassigned to the Mecha squad by now.

But he was still with the tank squad, which was clearly because Lin Zinuo had been holding him back.

She had been thinking about pulling Su Mo onto her “pirate ship” as well.

Without this expert, how would they get by!

At this moment, An Li personally presented a culinary delight.

“Honored guests, this is ‘Snowflake Story,’ please enjoy!”

An Li placed an exquisite crystal dish in front of Lin Zinuo, with thinly sliced beef that resembled cicada wings, each slice marbled with a snowflake pattern of red and white, looking very delicate, accompanied by a plate of mild condiments.

“Su Mo, try this; I’m telling you, it’s delicious.”

Lin Zinuo eagerly called out to Su Mo.

“Okay.”

Su Mo took a slice, dabbed on some sauce, and tried it; indeed, it tasted very good.

“How is it?”

Lin Zinuo asked expectantly.

“Not bad.”

Su Mo nodded indifferently.

Lin Zinuo was far from satisfied with this response, clearly lacking any sense of surprise.

At this point, fresh scallops were served in their black shells, garnished with some parsley and paired with a bottle of white wine.

“Try this.”

Lin Zinuo efficiently opened the bottle of white wine and poured Su Mo a glass.

“You don’t need to go to all this trouble, I can do it myself.”

Su Mo felt very uncomfortable.

“Oh come on, we’re all friends here, no need for formalities.”

Lin Zinuo winked at Su Mo.

Su Mo immediately felt even more uncomfortable.

What was Lin Zi up to?

This enthusiasm was a bit much, wasn’t it?

But Lin Zinuo didn’t care about that, she thoughtfully picked the meat out of the scallops for Su Mo, saying,

“Give it a try.”

Su Mo, tense, took a bite and found it juicy and tender, not bad!