There is a distance between the work area and the canteen.
Those who want to go to the cafeteria can go with us, while those who prefer to go back to their dormitories to rest can go back on their own. It's a free time now, and there are no strict rules.
Cai Mengmeng and Zhao Yumei had just been rebuked by Leng Yingying and didn't want to be in the same space as her, so they went back first, talking badly about her as they walked.
Du Xiaoyun, on the other hand, planned to go to the cafeteria to take a look.
"She actually managed to install it! Humph! In my opinion, she's just lucky. I heard she's from the countryside and would never have had access to these kinds of devices before!" Cai Mengmeng said angrily.
She prided herself on having a better family background than Leng Yingying. Although her parents weren't high-ranking officials or wealthy people, she was at least a native of the capital, which made her better off than Leng Yingying in every way.
However, after being assigned to the same dormitory, Leng Yingying did not fawn over her as she had imagined. Instead, she showed that she was different from others in every way and performed excellently in the assessment, which made Cai Mengmeng feel uncomfortable.
That's why the three of them ganged up on Leng Yingying.
"Yeah, she's just incredibly lucky. Look at her usual rude manners, you can tell she has no manners. And the way she rushed to eat just now was so embarrassing! I bet her family is too poor, they can't even afford to eat properly." Zhao Yumei echoed Cai Mengmeng's words, and the two of them discussed Leng Yingying together.
Of course, it couldn't possibly be anything nice.
Meanwhile, a group of people were walking on the way to the cafeteria.
Led by Qiao Shouyan and Ran Dayu, they walked at the front, followed closely by Xiao Zhao, and then by the female soldiers who wanted to go to the canteen for lunch, including Leng Yingying.
However, as soon as they arrived at the cafeteria, they heard arguing coming from inside—
Perhaps they didn't expect anyone to come to the cafeteria at this time. After all, people who usually come to eat at relatively fixed times are not careful with their words.
"Brother Wang, the communications station's canteen has always gotten its supplies from me. Now you're changing your mind so easily, and I'm going to lose a lot of income. I have a family to support. This is really unfair of you!"
"Old Wu, this isn't something I can decide! I made it clear to you last time that there's a problem with the ingredients you provided, and the higher-ups have specified that we need to change suppliers. I can't protect you!"
"Brother Wang, this isn't my fault. You took a lot of kickbacks too. Now that things are in trouble, I don't care, you have to find a way to protect me!"
“Where am I supposed to protect you? I can cover up other minor issues, but now there's a problem with the food. Several communications officers have gotten sick from eating it, and the higher-ups are starting to suspect something. If I don't replace you, I'll lose my job too…”
The communications station's canteen was outsourced and not managed by the cooks, which is why this incident occurred.
Those outside understood that this was a case of dogs fighting and getting into a fight.
Ran Dayu felt ashamed. If this incident involving his communications station fell into Qiao Shouyan's ears and reached the army, it would be a scandal!
"Commander Qiao, please excuse my rudeness..." Ran Dayu was extremely embarrassed, thinking that he should stop the people inside as soon as possible.
"Brother Wang, you must give me an explanation today, or else—"
As soon as she was seen, Leng Yingying shot off like an arrow, rushing towards the direction from which the sound came from. Her speed was so fast that the others could only see her afterimage.
Even Qiao Shouyan was a beat slow to react; he looked over—
"Who are you?" Judging from the voice, it should be Old Wu.
The group quickly followed and rushed inside.
"Old Wu, why are you still holding a knife?" Brother Wang's voice trembled.
He was just a contracted cook at the communications station's canteen; he wasn't a soldier. He could only stir-fry food and didn't know anything about wielding knives or guns, so he was startled when Old Wu suddenly pulled out a dagger.
Brother Wang quickly tried to back away, but how could he, completely unprepared, escape from Old Wu, who was intent on intimidating him?
Fortunately, Leng Yingying reacted very quickly; she grabbed Lao Wu from behind as he rushed forward.
Then, a beautiful over-the-shoulder throw!
"What do you want to do?" Old Wu quickly got up and charged at Leng Yingying, brandishing his knife.
Leng Yingying calmly sidestepped the blade, then kicked Old Wu's wrist.
"Clang—"
The dagger fell to the ground.
Leng Yingying approached again, restrained Lao Wu, pinned him to the ground, tied his hands behind his back, and pressed one leg against Lao Wu's back, rendering him unable to move.
"Is that all you've got? You dare to use a knife?" Leng Yingying mocked without any politeness.
Qiao Shouyan took in Leng Yingying's actions and found that her response was simply first-rate. From judgment to action, she did not hesitate at all and made no mistakes.
No matter how you look at it, this doesn't seem like a new recruit.
It would be a real shame if someone like that just stayed at the communications station as a communications soldier...
"Little Zhao," Qiao Shouyan called out.
Xiao Zhao quickly understood Qiao Shouyan's meaning, stepped forward to take over, and subdued Lao Wu.
Ran Dayu also realized what was happening and ordered his entourage to take Lao Wu away first.
This was, after all, a "domestic matter" for the communications station, and Qiao Shouyan neither intended to nor would interfere. He had no intention of asking further questions, but instead looked at Leng Yingying with curiosity.
"How did you determine that this person was about to make a move?" Qiao Shouyan asked.
Just now, Leng Yingying was even walking behind him. All they could hear was the argument inside, and they couldn't see what was happening inside at all. How could Leng Yingying have known the future?
“Something’s off,” Leng Yingying replied simply.
Although Lao Wu and Brother Wang were arguing, Lao Wu's demeanor suddenly changed—even from his voice, one could tell whether he was aggressive.
Leng Yingying, who was living in the post-apocalyptic world, was extremely sensitive to this and had an exceptionally accurate ability to detect murderous intent.
The instant she sensed Old Wu's murderous intent, she acted without hesitation, for a very simple reason—
How could we let something happen to the person in charge of the cafeteria? I have to stay for three more days. If I can't get a hot meal, how am I supposed to survive?
Qiao Shouyan: "..."
That's it?
Just for a hot meal?
Qiao Shouyan found it unbelievable. He knew a little about Leng Yingying's background, but he never expected her to be so greedy for food. It was truly...inconceivable!
After this incident, Qiao Shouyan believed Su Yueya's previous assessment of Leng Yingying, thinking that it would indeed be very easy for this person to make a name for himself in the army, and it was just a matter of time.
The argument just now involved kickbacks. In addition to Lao Wu, who committed the assault, being taken away, Brother Wang was also taken away for investigation.
But Leng Yingying's worries did not come true; with a chef around, there would be no shortage of food.
Leng Yingying got her food, but instead of sitting with the other female soldiers, she sat alone on one side, engrossed in eating.
"Commander Qiao, the food is ready." Xiao Zhao came over with two meals.
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