“It’s good to have nicknames. We can use nicknames when we go on missions. Hans, don’t call me boss, and Domi, don’t salute me.”
Xia Yu wholeheartedly agreed with the proposal.
It's best not to let people know you're the leader when you're out in public. Snipers specifically target leaders and high-ranking officials; he doesn't want people to have any wild guesses.
But here's the problem: what nickname should we give him?
A person's name is like a tree's shadow; nicknames are not only used internally. As the company grows and expands, the nicknames of these veteran figures will surely be known to everyone in the industry, so they must be chosen carefully.
The three of them couldn't utter a single word in several minutes; it seems these two guys are terrible at naming things.
Xia Yu instantly felt a great responsibility, but he only weighed a little bit, which was slightly better than half a pound.
“Lucifer and Michael are too shameful and too immature. Chuang Tatian and Zuo Shandiao are too ancient and don’t sound like good people. It’s more vivid to use animals.”
Xia Yu muttered to himself, and he actually managed to analyze a specific direction.
A giant monkey? A giant hippopotamus? A giant tiger?
None of these seem quite right, because none of the three of them have a corresponding trait.
What about the code name "Pangolin"?
Forget it, Xia Yu isn't good at cooking; he can't even make chicken soup. He just knows how to eat…
"I've got it! How about my nickname, Weasel?"
Xia Yu was inspired by the pangolin and instantly had an idea.
This was his old nickname, but "weasel" sounded too awful, so it's better to just call him by his scientific name, yellow weasel.
Even the famous Lockheed Martin company has the nickname "Skunk Factory." The name "Skunk Factory" is also a bit like "Thirty Years East of the River, Thirty Years West of the River," implying that fortunes change and one should not underestimate the potential of the young.
Today you are famous, tomorrow I will be no less so; everyone should have dreams.
"Yellow Weasel? That's a good name. Then I'm the White Weasel, and Domi is the Black Weasel?"
Hans pointed to himself and Domi.
This thought process is ridiculous! They think nicknames are based on skin color? It's hilarious!
"No, no, no, this vibe doesn't match. Let me think about it some more."
Xia Yu frowned, his brain racing.
"Hans, let's call you Mongoose!"
In a flash of inspiration, Xia Yu punched his left fist into his right palm, and it came to him instantly.
Hans Cat, Hans Cat, Hans has a connection with cats, but while big cats like lions, tigers, and leopards feel good to play with and give classic names to equipment, it's just that giving people nicknames is cliché.
Of course, those with names and surnames, like Leopard Head and Winged Tiger, are alright.
Therefore, the only nickname that is related to cats and matches his temperament as both boss and train conductor is the mongoose.
Although its scientific name is mongoose, and it's not even a subgenus within the weasel family, it really fits the description perfectly.
“Hey, I know this little guy. It likes to sunbathe, right? I like to sunbathe too.”
Hans was very pleased with his new nickname, which was much better than the "Blindfolded Gunman" nickname his comrades had given him when he was in the army.
One is sarcastic, the other is so cute and apt; anyone would make the right choice.
"Sir, what about me?"
Domi, who had been silent all along, was getting anxious; he also wanted a cool nickname.
"Yours is easy, how about calling it Honey Badger?"
Take life and death lightly; if you're not convinced, then fight.
Afika the Honey Badger's fame is no joke.
They'll skin and rip off a cobra, and a highly venomous scorpion tastes like chicken, crunchy and delicious.
Xia Yu gave Domi the nickname "Honey Badger".
Besides his daring and aggressive nature, coupled with his ruthless and taciturn personality, reminiscent of the honey badger, both of them also share a deep love for sweets.
Honey badgers get their name from their love of eating honey and bee larvae.
Domi knows that the amount of sugar he eats can be fatal. Recently, he learned a new trick from Lao Yu: eating sliced tomatoes dipped in sugar. Xia Yu's teeth ached just watching him eat it. That's where the inspiration came from.
In addition, the honey badger is a true mustelid, making employee number 001 truly deserving of its name.
"I've seen honey badgers and even fought one; they're very persistent."
Domi was also very pleased with the nickname and even talked about the interesting things he had encountered while hunting in the past.
"Oh? Who won?"
Xia Yu and Hans both became interested.
"It was a draw. It was so well disguised that day. I accidentally stepped on its tail, and then it chased me for a full three kilometers until I got into a research team's vehicle."
Domi seemed to still be shaken.
He did have a gun at that time, but the bullets were for hunting, and it would be a waste and unbearable to use them to hunt honey badgers.
"You're really lucky. This guy can climb trees and swim. You really can't shake him off without a car."
Imagine Domi being chased by the honey badger for three kilometers, and the two of them couldn't help but burst into laughter.
This misfortune is only slightly better than being chased by a snail, but it can still be considered a connection, as I have now directly inherited your name.
"Alright, our Weasel Car Crew is officially formed. I'll have Lao Yu treat us to a celebratory meal tonight!"
Xia Yu made the decision.
Although he just wanted a nice meal every day, today was definitely worth celebrating.
The TV show used to feature the Five Rats causing havoc in Tokyo; in their version, it's the Three Weasels suppressing the rebellion in Panaka.
In the afternoon, Lao Yu hurriedly prepared the dishes, while the three of them took out the BMW for testing.
The transport weight of the M82 mortar plus 5 rounds of ammunition is 320kg, which is obviously not up to BMW's maximum carrying capacity.
Now that we've tested its limits, we can give it more responsibilities and provide it with supplies for humans and animals when we need to carry out operations later.
Cars need fuel, donkeys need grass and water, and people need water and food.
To prepare for a 3-person, 1-donkey trip for a week, you'll need at least another 100kg.
The BMW performed very well in road tests on rammed earth roads, and it was able to carry a 750 kg load at a steady speed.
"So that's how they managed to attract so many people! Turns out this is just the normal level!"
Hans then realized what was going on.
The black men on Mary's side were thin, and there were a dozen or so, but it wasn't full; the maximum capacity was more than twenty.
"The key question is how much weight can be carried off the road? With such a good road, wouldn't it be faster to just drive?"
As Xia Yu spoke, she led the BMW towards the back of the rainforest.
The wasteland there was full of potholes and undulating terrain; sometimes Miss T would even get her car stuck. It was perfect for testing donkeys.
First, we reduced the car's weight to 600kg. The BMW pulled it for a few hundred meters before it became breathless and refused to go any further. Even carrots didn't work.
I continued to lose weight until I reached 550kg, and only walked after I had rested enough. This time I walked 2 kilometers.
The BMW still had some power left, but the road was too bad and the car was too heavy, so the left wheel got stuck in the mud and couldn't be pulled out no matter what it did.
After losing weight again, this time only 450kg, BMW felt much lighter. He frolicked in the mud, getting mud all over Xia Yu and Hans.
It's confirmed that, apart from mortars, it can easily carry 100kg of supplies.
If someone gets injured, abandoning some supplies could even bring the wounded back directly.
We walked another 10 kilometers, from the depression to the slope, and then back down to the depression. BMW experienced no discomfort whatsoever.
"Alright, I think this guy can walk like this all day. Domi, take it back and rinse it off. Hans and I need to rest before we go on."
Stumbling along, Xia Yu felt more tired than a donkey.
My body isn't what it used to be. I used to be able to run 5 or 10 kilometers without thinking, but in a selection process, I could cover nearly 100 kilometers in two days.
Therefore, vehicles should be used whenever possible, and additional fees must be paid for combat contracts if vehicles are absolutely unavailable.
"Yes, sir!"
Domi acted as if nothing had happened, and ran off with the BMW.
I really envy this kid; calling him the honey badger was definitely the right choice.
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