Chapter 5

Even Gin didn't expect that Usaku Saiki's keen insight would be proven so quickly.

The people of Hakata were probably used to this kind of scene. Apart from the initial screams, the passersby quickly returned to indifference. No one gathered around, and they would only walk around a little when passing by, which showed that someone had indeed died here.

The body lay there, and Vodka looked at it for a few seconds before looking away, while Gin, on the other hand, stared at it thoughtfully.

Based on Vodka's understanding of Gin, he vaguely sensed that Gin seemed to be in a good mood now—at least much better than before.

Gin's mood has indeed improved.

He originally felt that Bo Yezhaiji was a tool used to maintain the smuggling line in the Middle East, and that he was lazy and difficult to deal with. They couldn't be too forceful with him and could only appease him, which made him somewhat dissatisfied.

But now it seems that this person is indeed capable. He is not just a passive recruiter, but someone who is truly good at this job.

Gin had long been dissatisfied with the uneven quality of the organization's personnel, feeling that those who recruited people were incompetent and only hired useless people. Not only did they fail to complete their tasks, but they also caused problems that he had to clean up.

If Usakabe Saiki can utilize his strengths and recruit more capable people for the organization, his contribution to the organization will be considerable, and his occasional mental lapses are tolerable.

As a loyal employee of the organization, Gin discovers that the seemingly useless person is actually a gold bar that was mistakenly identified, which makes him feel a little gratified for the organization.

"Let's go, the police will be here soon." After getting the money, Bo Ye Saiki urged Vodka and Gin, "I'm a little sleepy, let's finish what we need to talk about so I can go to sleep... By the way, you guys will reimburse my room fee, right?"

Vodka was speechless: "Yes, it will. But you don't need to worry about such a small amount of money. The salary the organization pays you isn't low."

Bo Yezaki insisted: "That's different. You must not have enjoyed the fun of bargaining and saving money. We ordinary people just like to get reimbursed and take advantage of company benefits."

Gin: "…………" My hands are itching, I want to touch a gun.

Vodka: "…………" Is it okay to say something like that?

He really lives like a working-class guy... Is this guy addicted to being an ordinary person?

How did you raise your child?!

Filled with resentment, Vodka led his men to the hotel where they were staying.

Because he really didn't want to deal with mentally ill people anymore, and since he and Gin weren't responsible for negotiations anyway, Vodka booked a room for the person, made sure the person was staying next door and couldn't run away, and then quickly called Vermouth to tell her to come quickly because the person had been found!

Vermouth answered the phone: "I can get there tomorrow... I didn't expect you guys to be so efficient. If I remember correctly, you were supposed to arrive in Fukuoka today, right?"

"It's just a coincidence. This kid works in HR at the murder company and tried to poach our boss!"

Upon hearing about this amazing first meeting, Vermouth couldn't help but laugh out loud: "Hehe, this kid is quite interesting, and you guys are quite lucky too."

Vodka fell silent.

Pretty lucky, huh? Want some of that luck?

Dealing with Usakabe Saiki is really exhausting. In just a short while, he felt as tired as if he hadn't slept for three days, especially his eyes, which felt blurry, even though he was wearing sunglasses...

Despite feeling somewhat disheartened by Vermouth's assessment, Vodka still offered a reminder, out of a sense of responsibility that they would all bear if the mission failed.

"Don't underestimate him. This kid has an excellent eye for people. If you want to trick him, you'll have to show off your acting skills."

Vermouth smiled and agreed: "How can you say you're trying to trick him? Before we even found the person, Boss had already presented very sincere negotiation terms. As long as he's not stupid, he'll definitely agree."

"No, I mean the legacy of Alex wine..."

"I know that as long as he joins the organization, the inheritance will still be his," Vermouth lied through her teeth.

To win people's hearts, withholding inheritance is too insincere.

Anyway, the CIA has already taken the blame for most of the problems. Even if the legacy left to Usaku Saiki has shrunk by more than half, Usaku Saiki is unlikely to hold the CIA accountable. The organization can make money and win people's hearts at the same time. It's a win-win situation!

Vodka hung up the phone, feeling a huge weight lifted off his shoulders, and he felt much lighter.

There are eccentric people in the organization, people who have been around the block and seen a lot of things that are on the edge of humanity, so it's rare to find someone with a good temper—but communicating with Usakabe Saiki is a kind of mental exhaustion that is different from other people.

After all, mere cruelty, cold-bloodedness, or irritability don't affect normal communication, but someone with a bizarre thought process is different! You have to understand their convoluted thought process!

It's okay if you don't understand; using a gun is the easiest way to communicate. But the problem is that you can't get physical with Usui Saiki. Vodka is really out of his depth; it's better to leave it to the quick-witted Vermouth.

The next day, Vodka was awakened early in the morning by noises from next door.

For various reasons, he placed an alarm at the door of Usakabe Saiki, so that he would be alerted whenever Usakabe Saiki opened the door.

Vodka glanced at the time and realized it was only five o'clock.

Hotel breakfasts aren't served this early. Are they really planning to run away?

Anxiety suddenly gripped him. Vodka hurriedly changed his clothes, opened the door and rushed to the next room, only to find Usopp Saiki standing at the door, dragging a suitcase and saying goodbye to a stranger.

I hadn't seen this suitcase yesterday; it seems this person delivered it.

Vodka breathed a sigh of relief, relieved that the person hadn't run away. After carefully memorizing the departing person's appearance, he asked, "Who was that? What were they doing here?"

“My friend came to bring me my luggage. It’s a bit awkward to go back to the company dormitory now… I asked him to bring my things over.” Bo Ye Saiki gestured for Vodka to look at his suitcase.

Vodka had already guessed that he was there to deliver something, so he didn't pay much attention to the suitcase. Instead, he was a little surprised: "Friend? You've only been in Fukuoka for less than a month, right? How long have you known each other?"

This kid actually has friends?! He thought people who came back from the Middle East were all very wary and not very good at integrating into society, so they wouldn't be able to make friends so quickly.

Bo Yezhai: "We've known each other for almost three days."

Vodka suddenly choked up: "…………"

Only three days?! You're making friends way too casually!!!

"This... it's only been three days, you're not even that familiar with each other yet, and you're already friends?" Vodka was very confused.

Bo Yezaki dragged his suitcase into the room: "That's how it is for us ordinary people. After all, we work in the same company and are roommates. Isn't it normal to become friends? Yesterday I asked him if he would help me pack my luggage and bring it over. He agreed. I said thank you, my friend, and I'll treat you to a meal later. He didn't deny it and said I didn't need to treat him. That means we are indeed friends."

Vodka: "…………"

We've only known each other for three days, and we only verbally became friends last night!

Besides, they're probably so eager because they want to have the dorm all to themselves! Stop being so self-important!

Don't speak for ordinary people! Ordinary people aren't like you!

Vodka used all his might to suppress the urge to complain and followed Usaku Saiki into the room, where he saw him open his suitcase and pull out a glittering gold haori.

Vodka instinctively closed his eyes.

He simply couldn't imagine what Usaku Saiki would be wearing today!

And even if he wasn't wearing sunglasses, the older brother wasn't wearing any!

To protect Gin's eyes, Vodka bravely spoke up: "You...you're dressed quite fashionably. Did you dress like this in the Middle East before?"

He suspected that perhaps Usakabe Saiki had worn too much camouflage clothing in the Middle East, which affected his aesthetic sense.

Usoppon Saiki responded naturally: "How could that be? I'm always dressed in black or white in the Middle East, I've had enough."

So is this a bottoming out and rebound...? Alex is such a terrible parent! Vodka has once again given Alex a bad scolding.

Bo Yezaki was unaware that Alex was being blamed for his abnormal aesthetic sense; he was currently discussing it with the system.

[If we're going to negotiate, how about wearing this golden haori? It gives +5 to Spirit, which will help me think more clearly.]

System: [Then I suggest you pair it with the cross earring, which grants +3 to Perception, allowing you to more keenly perceive the other person's thoughts.]

Sigh, a pile of junk, so few choices. Your compensation is really insincere; I'm too easily satisfied.

System: [...Don't be so ungrateful! We've already given you daily lucky bags, do you think you can be so easy to please?]

Yes! The undercover system has a bug! It caused "Hanchuan Shenliu," who was supposed to be an undercover agent in the organization, to become a member of the red team, while "Hakuba Saiki," the fragile original, entered the organization instead, and in the end, the suspicion value system had to take over.

But for Usoppō Saiki to say that he is easy to deal with is simply blatant lying!

Just think about all those props he wore yesterday!

A haori increases evasion, a cowboy hat and earrings increase defense, shoes increase agility, and hairpins, prayer beads, and a cross necklace all increase luck... Once he starts running, even Gin's bullets can't catch him. Is this the kind of equipment you can accumulate during your rookie phase?!

The majority of the compensation was for emotional distress that the undercover system had painstakingly extracted from him during the negotiations!

Besides a few important items, the system also had to give him a daily lucky bag, where he could draw a prize every day based on his luck. Other hosts had to use points to exchange for these items, but he could draw them by chance. That's how Bo Yezhaiji got all these items.

But Usoppō Saiki felt he had every reason to be dissatisfied with the lucky bag: "[You have the nerve to say that? Have you even counted how many packets of instant noodles you gave me in this lousy lucky bag? The last thing that's useful is a bunch of earrings and hair clips… even the vodka is giving me the wrong look!]"

System: [You're already being kind by not giving you women's clothing, so tell me if it's even useful!]

The intensity party member, Usakabe Saiki, reluctantly replied: "What's the point of me wearing these things if they're useless?"

Speaking of which, should we try our luck with today's lucky bag?

[Forget it, I'll save up for a 10-pull first. I don't have room to put the pulls now, and moving is too much trouble.]

While communicating with the system, Bo Yezaki picked up a string of rose beads and put them on, casually asking Vodka, "By the way, when does the salary start? When can I start working? What will I be doing?"

Having discussed everything with Vermouth last night, Vodka calmly presented the solution offered by Vermouth.

"You're officially on the job starting today. The work is quite simple... One aspect is recruiting promising talents, and another is that if any new recruits join us who require extra attention, you'll blend in with them as a newcomer and write some observation reports—by the way, try to act like a normal person. Normal people don't say things like 'We normal people all do this' all the time!"

Bo Yezhai pondered for a moment, then said, "Alright, I understand. I will observe these guys carefully as an ordinary person who was forced to join!"

Vodka: "...???"

No, how did I get forced into this? Why are you making such a fuss about it?!

Before Vodka could correct him, Gin's voice suddenly came from the open door.

"Okay, let's do it that way."

Gin stood at the door with a sneer: "Some rats are overflowing with sympathy. If you can catch one, I'll give you a bonus."

Vodka's expression was complicated.

His first reaction wasn't that Gin was quick-witted or that he still hated rats, but rather—

Adding bonuses and all that, no wonder he's the boss... he figured out how to communicate with this lunatic so quickly...

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One reader said that thin-leaved mint is just a difficult and delicate potted mint, which is hilarious.

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Thin Leaf: We ordinary people make friends this casually.

So much later, when Scotland and Rye defected, someone reported that Bo Yee was in close contact with those traitors.

Vodka (very Zen-like): This is how he makes friends; he's friends with everyone.

Gin: (Default)

The person who snitched: ? ? ?

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Bourbon frequently received expense reports after joining.

Gin: It must be that kid who led the way.

Thin leaves: ? ? ?