Chapter 53

Even if Bo Yezaki was initially somewhat tempted, he immediately rebelled upon hearing the system's tone.

He ignored the system and tried to stall for time: "Hey—can we resolve this in the next couple of days?"

The reason this person was chosen was partly because it was a case of the organization double-crossing each other, and partly because the information showed that this guy was currently in Tokyo, which he thought would be more convenient.

Who knew Gin would want to specify the time and place? What a lousy job with low pay, lots of work, and far from home.

While replying to the email, Morofushi Kagemitsu casually asked, "Most people work on weekdays, so why do you insist on working on your days off? Do you have any other plans for weekdays?"

Bo Yezhai said matter-of-factly, "Yes, I'm busy finding new people for the organization. As a human resources manager, this is my main job. Physical business warfare is just extra work... Oh right, you reminded me, I need to ask for overtime pay."

"..." I didn't remind you of that!

Morofushi Kagemitsu was somewhat speechless, and vaguely suspected that Usaku Saiki was lying to him: "So, have you found any promising new talents?"

Without even considering it, Usakabe Saiki, who had never even left the police academy, said, "None of them are really suitable."

He can't just use police academy students to make up the numbers, can he? Although his bottom line is relatively flexible, it hasn't reached that point yet.

“Under normal circumstances, people who don’t meet basic performance targets are not qualified to negotiate with the company,” Morofushi Kagemitsu said calmly. “However, you can ask Gin, since he’s going to be your partner this time.”

Usakabe Saiki had already taken out his phone, but hesitated for a moment just before dialing.

The system excitedly replied: [What's wrong? Have you changed your mind and are you going to buy the substitute doll?]

No, I just felt that making that call wouldn't be very meaningful.

Usakabe Saiki stroked his phone's keyboard: [Although we could change the person, looking at other suitable candidates' profiles, they might be even further away than this one. And if I suggest changing the time, Gin might deliberately continue picking weekdays… While this would raise suspicion levels, it can't go on like this forever. He might use this as an excuse to switch me to a regular office job, and I don't want to go to those Middle Eastern uncles over something so trivial.]

If giving him a different job would use up the goodwill that Alexander had built up, the boss would be ecstatic.

Bo Yezhai had no intention of doing something that would harm himself and benefit others.

So he dialed Vodka's number.

System: [...? Didn't you say there was no point in making a phone call?]

That's true, but why not take advantage of the opportunity to raise suspicion levels?

Usakabe Saiki's tone was cheerful: "Vodka? Gin said he wanted to team up with me for a sniping mission, did you know that?"

Vodka was very alert: "I know, so what?"

"Could we change it to something else...?"

Before he could finish speaking, Vodka had already filled in the blanks according to his understanding of Saiki Usopp's bizarre logic and gave a direct answer: "Are you trying to replace Big Brother? You're a working professional now. Can't you be a little more mature? Work is work, don't mix personal emotions in. It makes you seem very unprofessional."

Usoppō Saiki was shocked.

Vodka has even learned to answer first! And he even came up with a seemingly reasonable excuse for him!

It's a bit unreasonable that they didn't even raise any suspicions about him!

So Usoppei Saiki bravely continued with his questionable words: "But in the end, I'm only in charge of recruiting people. This job is outside my job scope, so shouldn't I get a raise? And if I'm in charge, shouldn't I be the one to decide on the partners and the time? How about changing it to the weekend?"

Vodka readily agreed to the overtime pay; after all, the boss wasn't short of money—he could just allocate it from the budget to Usakabe Saiki. But as for the rest…

"You can choose your partner." They just need to see the process, anyway. "But the time can't be changed—by the way, do you have any plans for weekdays? Why are you always busy on weekdays?"

Vodka is starting to raise suspicions.

Although it was only a tiny bit, there was still some doubt, and Usoppō Saiki finally felt a little relieved.

"Yes, there are very important things to do on weekdays."

When Vodka heard that he didn't answer directly, he didn't bother to ask any further. He figured it was either because he didn't want to answer or because he had some kind of excuse: "Nothing is more important than the organization's mission. Go ask for leave and be a responsible member of society. You can't always be out of contact. Otherwise, find another job. What I said last time about the lab being short-staffed is true."

Bo Yezhai: "…………"

He reflected on himself.

It seems he'd been too carefree before; with such obvious points of suspicion, Vodka didn't even bother interrogating him, let alone accumulating a lot of suspicion...

Tsk, I'll have to do more things that are likely to arouse suspicion later.

There's no point in dwelling on this topic any longer. Usui looked at Morofushi Kagemitsu, hoping he'd give her a way out: "What's Midorikawa thinking? Whose side is she on?"

Knowing that Vodka was listening on the other side, Morofushi Kagemitsu realized it was time to boost his trust in the organization's leaders, so he carefully chose his words and answered slowly and deliberately.

"Of course I'm on your side, but as an ordinary person, isn't it great to get overtime pay during weekday working hours? Why don't you reconsider?"

Usoppō Saiki was shocked for the second time today.

What's up with Vodka and Morofushi Hiromitsu? Have they evolved?! How come they all understand his thought process so well?!

That's it, it's going to be much harder to raise suspicion levels with the organization from now on!

Fortunately, he never intended to put in much effort at the distillery in the first place. He mainly relied on Han Chuan Shenliu's business to support his family, and he just wanted to take advantage of the organization and enjoy himself here...

Since Morofushi Kagemitsu had offered a way out, Usaba Saiki, who didn't intend to become an office worker, took the opportunity: "Midorikawa has a point... Alright, then this time it is, no change."

Morofushi Kagemitsu was taken aback, not expecting Usaku Saiki to be so cooperative.

If we compare the variables... is it because today's cushion is comfortable or because the grapes taste good?

After hesitating for a few seconds, he went to wash another plate of grapes for Bo Yezaki, hoping that Bo Yezaki's easygoing state would last a little longer.

If even Morofushi Kagemitsu himself was so surprised, then vodka must have been even more so.

Vodka's pupils dilated in shock; he was utterly stunned.

What?! Usuoba Saiki can be this obedient?! She shouldn't be so easily persuaded!

He used to be such a jerk, ignoring Midorikawa, but now he only replies to Midorikawa's emails and calls, and he listens to Midorikawa's advice...

Vodka held the vodka in high esteem.

Surprisingly, Midorikawa wasn't driven mad by Usuiba Saiki; in fact, he even mastered the knack of communicating with Usuiba Saiki, making him obedient...

He underestimated Midorikawa; perhaps Midorikawa is a bit of a waste of his talents to be a sniper!

After confirming with Usui Saiki that there were no further objections to the mission, Vodka hung up the phone and couldn't help but share his new discovery with Gin next to him.

"That kid Bo Ye... cough, Potts actually listens to Midorikawa! I didn't know Midorikawa was so good at training people."

Gin wasn't surprised: "It's normal for Midorikawa to be able to do this."

"...Is this normal?" Vodka wondered if his older brother was criticizing him for not being able to do it.

Gin flicked his cigarette: "Potnis's initiative to make him his partner is probably Midorikawa's doing... Hmph, his ambition is written all over his face."

He and Midorikawa had become somewhat acquainted through their previous sniping missions, and they had also discussed how Usui Saiki managed to do it, touching on many professional topics.

Although Midorikawa always smiles like a herbivore, he can still manage to put on a facade in other areas. When it comes to professional knowledge, you can feel that he actually has a very strong side. Even he has been contradicted in a subtle way, but because Midorikawa handles it so smoothly, people don't feel offended.

He's a cunning guy who likes to hide his true self, and he has a certain desire for power. It would be strange if he didn't try to use Usaku Saiki to climb the social ladder after discovering Usaku Saiki's value.

After all, Usakabe Saiki is a core figure in the organization. Newcomers like Midorikawa, who haven't been in the organization for long and haven't fully gained its trust, would naturally want to seize any opportunity to infiltrate the upper echelons through Usakabe Saiki.

Vodka had mentioned before that Usakabe Saiki wanted Midorikawa as his deputy, but not long after, he changed his mind and wanted Midorikawa as his partner.

The difference between a partner and a deputy is huge. It's like Midorikawa has suddenly jumped over a social class. Although he's not an executive yet, he already has the right to represent Usaku Saiki and talk to other executives on an equal footing.

Usakabe Saiki has never been very interested in the organization's affairs, so his change of mind must have been due to Midorikawa's guidance.

Gin doesn't mind ambitious newcomers climbing the ranks; he only minds useless people and traitors standing in places they shouldn't be.

If Midorikawa can be kept under control to a certain extent, and his work ability is not a problem, then when the time is right, he will consider recommending a code name to Midorikawa to the Boss.

—Unbeknownst to Morofushi Kagemitsu, his acting was so good and his character portrayal so successful that Gin actually pinned the blame for Usui Saiki inviting him to be his partner on him.

It's normal for him to be misunderstood because he made no attempt to hide his ambition to climb the social ladder through Usoppō Saiki.

There's really no need to hide something so obvious. The adult world is full of unspoken understandings. Wanting more power is human nature, and everyone can totally understand it.

The only lingering effect of this misunderstanding is that when they can't reason with Usui Saiki, they hear about Morofushi Kagemitsu's persona and vodka from Gin, and then they assign the task of persuading Usui Saiki to Morofushi Kagemitsu...

There are gains and losses, and Zhu Fujingguang is able to accept them.

In Vodka's mind, Morofushi Kagemitsu was on the verge of becoming a god, but at this moment he was facing the unruly Usaku Saiki.

After finishing the grapes he had washed, Bo Yezaki was about to leave, as he needed to make some arrangements at the police academy.

"We're about to start a mission, where are you going?" Morofushi Kagemitsu quickly stopped him.

"There are still several days left... I'll go investigate this person's situation and then meet up with you on the day of the mission."

Morofushi Kagemitsu frowned: "As for the information, we'll have it once Vodka and the others arrive. You don't need to do any additional investigation."

Bo Yezaki shook his head: "No, to achieve a sniping operation like last time, the information you gather won't be very useful to me. I need to collect information in my own way."

"In what way?"

"You'll find out then."

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Bonus chapter for landmines! Landmines' bonus chapter charge bar is now 44/100.

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Bo Ye is really frugal with her points, *wipes tears*, she should just spend more of the organization's money.

The system has gone astray; sarcastic remarks and forceful sales tactics won't sway Bo Ye.

Don't worry, everyone. Bo Ye always finds a way to extract suspicion points from the organization.

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Gin: Midorikawa, ugh, what a scheming man.

Zero, who's heard the rumors: ...? ? What on earth is Hiro doing? ?

Jingguang's reputation within the organization has also become strange.

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The undercover agents described what the organization was going to do: assassinations.

Thin leaf description: Physical business warfare

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The dream of working people: high pay, low workload, and close to home.

The Nightmare of the Working Class: Low Pay, Heavy Workload, and Long Distance from Home