Zhou Yichen left the storage room first, and Tang Xiaoman came out shortly after.
Fubao immediately rushed over, sniffing her repeatedly, circling her in excitement, and only calmed down after confirming she wasn’t injured.
Tang Xiaoman’s sharp eyes caught a figure quickly hiding, so she called out, “Who is it? Come out!”
No. 01 stepped out from the stairwell corner.
She looked at him and asked, “What are you doing here?”
No. 01 glanced thoughtfully at the two of them and replied, “I wanted to discuss tomorrow’s training plan with Captain Zhou.”
“He still has something to finish,” Tang Xiaoman helped Zhou Yichen refuse. “Go rest first. We’ll talk about everything tomorrow.”
After speaking, she gestured to Zhou Yichen.
Zhou Yichen expressionlessly followed her to a newly built makeshift storage room and obediently opened the door and stepped inside.
No. 01: “……”
Are they switching venues… for another round?
Ignoring No. 01’s “constipated expression,” the two walked into the storage room one after another and closed the door in front of him.
Fubao, who was also left outside: “……”
Wuwu, why didn’t the owner take it again?!
Inside the storage room were diesel barrels, gasoline tanks, and LPG cylinders, along with strategic supplies Zhou Yichen had been ordered to stockpile.
Tang Xiaoman was attracted by a camouflage helmet. She picked it up, unwrapped it, and couldn’t help exclaiming in admiration.
“Wow, it even has a four-eye night vision system! How did you get this?”
“And it also has a Bluetooth headset and walkie-talkie? That’s really advanced!”
She had also stocked some night vision devices herself, but not the latest four-eye version. The seller had said civilian military shops couldn’t yet get such new equipment.
A built-in headset and communication system was much more convenient than handheld walkie-talkies.
Facing her surprise, Zhou Yichen replied calmly, “I got it through a comrade’s connection.”
Tang Xiaoman looked satisfied. “You never drop the ball at critical moments—really reliable. From now on, all team equipment and supplies will be purchased through you. As long as quality is good, price isn’t a problem.”
His only flaw was being too rule-abiding… and accidentally discovering her secret.
Thinking of the exposed spatial ability, her smile faded slightly.
Zhou Yichen said nothing and directly demonstrated the silencing effect of the diesel generator.
After installing the muffling device, the loud noise disappeared.
Although some sound remained, it was within acceptable limits.
As long as it wasn’t placed in a bedroom, it wouldn’t disturb normal rest.
After finishing all tasks, Zhou Yichen checked his watch.
“It’s time to rest. Does Miss Tang have any other instructions?”
Tang Xiaoman looked at him, still uneasy. “Don’t you have anything you want to ask me?”
“No.” Zhou Yichen was as concise as ever.
After thinking about it, she realized that did suit his personality.
He wasn’t a talkative person.
Practical, no nonsense, no curiosity—truly a perfect tool man.
Until she found a better replacement, he was still very useful.
After washing up, the bodyguards went to the dining hall.
Breakfast had been delivered by nearby breakfast carts—steaming porridge, four dishes and one soup per person, rich and fragrant.
Fubao even got extra bone marrow and happily gnawed away.
While eating, the bodyguards started gossiping.
“Who knows what time Captain Zhou came back last night?”
“No. 01 probably knows. I saw him lingering downstairs for a long time.”
All eyes turned to No. 01.
He almost choked and forced out, “I don’t know.”
07, fearless as always, leaned in and asked Zhou Yichen directly:
“Captain Zhou… you got overtime pay last night, right?”
At that moment, Zhou Yichen put down his bowl and said coldly:
“No. 07, come to the office. The rest of you line up. Anyone not present for the interview tomorrow will be dismissed.”
Fubao barked in support.
Chaos erupted immediately.
Everyone blamed No. 07 for running his mouth.
Last night she returned to her room at eleven.
She had originally planned to download some video materials but was too exhausted and fell asleep immediately.
Now she was busy again, thinking about stocking supplies and expanding space.
She decided to assign the video-downloading task to someone else.
Who?
Zhou Yichen was busy. Other bodyguards might be eliminated. Only No. 01 seemed reliable.
She had breakfast from her space, then went downstairs.
On the way, she noticed only six people were eating, and Fubao was missing.
“No. 01, where are the others?” she asked.
“They’re all outside the office lining up for interviews with Captain Zhou.”
“Oh,” she almost forgot.
As expected, Zhou Yichen would never forget.
She handed No. 01 a laptop bag, a large-capacity hard drive, and USB drives.
“Download all kinds of videos, encyclopedias, e-books—anything available online.”
No. 01 asked calmly, “What categories specifically?”
“All categories. Also make a catalog system—TV series, films, shows, performances, encyclopedias, books, everything. You can even search national libraries. Make sure it’s well organized for easy access.”
After assigning the task, she called Fubao and left.
The remaining bodyguards gathered around curiously.
“Wow, that’s an expensive laptop bag.”
“Is the boss giving you a computer too?”
“She even lets you download videos? Could it be… those kinds of movies?”
No. 01’s face darkened.
“Stop talking nonsense. I rely on real ability for assessments!”
The group laughed.
“You’re not the type who sells yourself for wealth, right? Maybe Captain Zhou is?”
No. 01 snorted coldly.
“I’m not the kind of man who talks behind people’s backs.”
Still, he thought to himself that he would never do what Zhou Yichen did just to please the boss.
He picked up the equipment and muttered:
“What exactly is she planning this time…?”
Could it be another scheme to get close to him?