Chen Yu walked into the cafeteria, which was already bustling with activity.
The militia members sat together, their faces beaming with smiles, sharing their anticipation and nervousness about the upcoming "cold relief and disaster relief" operation.
As they were an expeditionary force, the food was of a very high standard, with each person's plate piled high with all sorts of delicious food: large chunks of stewed meat until tender, a variety of fragrant vegetables, steaming hot staple foods, and nutritious soups.
In this extremely cold and resource-scarce post-apocalyptic world, it can be considered quite a luxury.
Upon seeing Chen Yu enter, the soldiers all stood up and greeted him in unison, "Hello, Mr. Chen!"
The voices were loud and clear, filled with respect and fighting spirit.
Chen Yu smiled and nodded in response, gesturing for everyone to sit down and continue their meal.
"Are you all satisfied with the food in our cafeteria?" Chen Yu asked with concern.
The soldiers nodded, their faces beaming with satisfaction and gratitude. "Very satisfied, Mr. Chen!" one soldier shouted.
“Yes, Mr. Chen, we never expected to be able to eat such good food in such conditions,” another soldier added.
"I'm glad everyone is satisfied. You've all worked hard on this mission. You need to eat well to have the energy to face any challenges." Chen Yu's words were warm and encouraging. "In this 'cold relief' operation, we not only have to face the frigid weather, but also solve the practical difficulties of the people in the disaster area. I hope everyone can maintain high morale, and at the same time pay attention to safety and protect yourselves, so that we can better complete the mission."
Upon hearing this, the soldiers' expressions hardened, as if they were ready to face the upcoming challenge.
"Mr. Chen, rest assured, we will do our utmost and live up to our mission!" a soldier stood up and said firmly.
Chen Yu nodded in satisfaction.
"Sir, over here." Lin Lele waved to Chen Yu from the crowd, the seat next to her specially reserved for him.
"Everyone, please continue eating. I'd like to try some of the delicious food in our cafeteria too." Chen Yu said as he walked to the empty seat next to Lin Lele, sat down, picked up his chopsticks, and savored a piece of meat.
The food was pretty good. While it couldn't be described as delicacies, it was rare to have such a sumptuous meal in such an environment.
While eating, he talked with the soldiers around him, asking about their lives and training, and encouraging them to maintain their high morale.
The soldiers were touched by Chen Yu's kindness and care, and they opened up to share their stories and feelings, creating a warm and harmonious atmosphere.
Suddenly, a soldier noticed that Lin Lele's soup was almost finished. He quickly stood up and said to her, "Commander, let me get you another bowl of soup. You've worked hard; please eat more." He carefully picked up Lin Lele's soup bowl and tiptoed to the place where people could get more soup.
Lin Lele nodded in satisfaction: "Young man, you have a bright future."
As she spoke, she reached for the tissues on the table, but before she could finish, a soldier next to her beat her to it and handed her a tissue.
"Commander, please have some." The soldier had a shy smile on his face, seemingly pleased that he was able to serve first.
"Haha~! You have a bright future ahead of you too." Lin Lele laughed heartily, took the tissue, and gently wiped her mouth.
Chen Yu, watching from the side, couldn't help but frown and say, "Lin Lele, you have hands and feet of your own, do you really like being waited on like that?"
Upon hearing this, Lin Lele replied nonchalantly, "I am their commander, isn't it only natural for them to serve me?"
Upon hearing this, Chen Yu gently shook his head, his gaze carrying a profound meaning: "Lele, I understand the position and importance of a commander in the legion. But a true leader is not merely one who receives service and respect from others, but more importantly, one who leads by example and demonstrates resilience and independence. Only in this way can one win the true respect and trust of the soldiers."
"Sir, what's wrong with you today? You're so serious. We hold great power, so shouldn't we enjoy some privileges? Otherwise, what's the point of being an official?" Lin Lele put down her chopsticks, a teasing smile on her face.
Chen Yu took a deep breath, looked at Lin Lele with a firm gaze, and said in a gentle but undeniably powerful voice: "Lele, privileges are not arbitrary; they should be built on responsibility and sacrifice. As leaders, our privileges are to lead the team, to be at the forefront when facing difficulties, and to protect the safety and happiness of everyone. It is not simply to enjoy the services of others, much less to take pride in them."
"From now on, you are not allowed to give special treatment to the soldiers! Otherwise, you can forget about being the commander of this legion!" Chen Yu's words were resolute, leaving no room for negotiation.
Lin Lele looked at him, the teasing in her eyes gradually fading, replaced by a look of grievance.
Chen Yu had no intention of comforting Lin Lele. He knew that with Lin Lele's temperament, reasoning with her would be ineffective; he could only take more direct and forceful measures to correct her behavior.
The current trend of sycophancy emerging at Tianyu Base must be curbed, otherwise it will seriously affect the base's cohesion and future development.
"Where's Liu Menghan? Hasn't she been following you around like a shadow lately?" Chen Yu suddenly changed the subject and mentioned Liu Menghan.
"I don't know, how would I know where she is?" Lin Lele pouted unhappily. "She's probably sleeping soundly in her room. That Xiao Liu, she's getting more and more outrageous!"
"After you finish eating, ask her to come to my office." Chen Yu's tone was decisive and left no room for argument, so even though Lin Lele was unwilling, she could only nod reluctantly.
Niu Ke, standing to the side, didn't dare to breathe loudly. He carefully ate the food in his bowl while secretly observing Chen Yu and Lin Lele out of the corner of his eye.
His eyes would dart around every now and then, his mind racing, and it was impossible to tell what he was thinking.
"And you, Niu Ke, I'll say it again: don't waste your cleverness trying to figure out what the boss is thinking. Doing your job well is the most important thing." Chen Yu suddenly turned his gaze to Niu Ke, his tone serious and warning.
Niu Ke was startled, and almost dropped his chopsticks. He quickly lowered his head, hurriedly ate a few mouthfuls of rice, and dared not make any further movements or glances.
“Mr. Chen, you’re right, I’ll remember that,” Niu Ke replied in a low voice, his voice trembling slightly.
Chen Yu didn't say anything more. As a foreigner and the former richest man on Earth, how magnanimous was Newt?
He has become like this simply because he has been polluted by the environment. I believe that with his nature and wisdom, he will be able to find his way back to where he is today.
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