"Brother Jiang, I... I don't even know how to thank you!"
The Brown Bear Manager's small eyes sparkled as he looked at Jiang Yi.
"With an [Excellent] rating, my honey can be sold in more places now!"
So the rating had this kind of effect?
No wonder the Brown Bear didn't resist being exploited by other quality inspectors...
Jiang Yi shook his head and smiled, "No need to thank me, Manager, you deserve it."
[Brown Bear Manager Affinity +1]
[Current Affinity with Brown Bear Manager: 34]
"Let's go, Brother Jiang, I'll take you for a massage!" The Brown Bear wasn't one to dilly-dally, immediately deciding to give Brother Jiang a full bear massage!
Seeing Jiang Yi's frail frame, the Brown Bear Manager made a silent vow:
Brother Jiang works so hard, I must give it my all, using all my skills and strength, to let Brother Jiang experience what a genuine Brown Bear massage is!
Seeing the Brown Bear Manager rubbing his paws together, Jiang Yi hesitated for a moment.
Hiss, why did he suddenly... not feel like taking advantage of this?
—Actually, just taking the massage oil would be fine...
Though it wouldn't be as effective as with the Brown Bear's massage, but...
"Manager... uh!"
Before Jiang Yi could finish his sentence, the Brown Bear Manager had already grabbed him with a paw.
Then, half-dragging, half-carrying him into the shop!
As he dragged him, the Brown Bear Manager said, "Brother Jiang, just watch! My old bear's massage skills are top-notch!"
"Brother Jiang's body looks so frail, he must be working too hard!"
"Leave it to me!"
"........."
Jiang Yi struggled for a few seconds, but ultimately gave up.
...
About half an hour later.
"Brother Jiang?"
On the massage bed on the second floor, the Brown Bear Manager was holding his apron with one paw and tentatively poking the limp Jiang Yi on the bed with the other.
"Brother Jiang, are you okay?"
After about five seconds, Jiang Yi finally responded:
".........Mm."
Jiang Yi's voice was completely hoarse from shouting too much earlier.
At first, he tried to endure it, but once the "warm-up" was over and the Brown Bear Manager got serious, Jiang Yi broke down in an instant, howling out loud!
After the howling, Jiang Yi's throat was completely shot, and now his voice was hoarse to the extreme.
Jiang Yi lay on the bed for a while before finally propping himself up with his arms and slowly sitting upright.
That half-hour felt like the longest half-hour of his life.
Seeing this, the Brown Bear Manager felt even more sympathy for Jiang Yi—
How much fatigue, injury, and hidden pain must Brother Jiang's little body have accumulated...
To be unable to withstand even this level...
He made a decision!
From now on, every time Brother Jiang comes, he'll give him a massage first!
The Brown Bear Manager's small eyes shone with determination, but Jiang Yi didn't notice at all.
After another five minutes, Jiang Yi's limp and overheated body finally calmed down.
"Hmm..."
Jiang Yi let out a soft sound of surprise as the soreness and swelling gradually dissipated, replaced by a warm, soothing sensation like being immersed in warm water.
"Hehe, Brother Jiang, it feels good, right?"
Seeing Jiang Yi's expression, the Brown Bear Manager said proudly.
Jiang Yi smiled, "Yeah, it's very comfortable!"
The essential oil combined with the warmth of the bear's paws had fully manifested its effects! Jiang Yi had never felt his body so warm and cozy before!
Jiang Yi glanced at his panel:
Player: Jiang Yi
ID: 43990805
Nickname: Melancholy Little Fries
Title: Bold Yet Careful Stubborn Donkey
Vehicle: Forklift
Fatigue: 60→10 (Oh my god, is this the power of the Brown Bear massage?! Now you're refreshed and terrifyingly strong!)
Health: 70 (Sub-health state, with severe insomnia issues)
Strength: 13+3 (Nothing special, nothing special!)
Stamina: 24+3 (Strange, stamina is almost double other attributes... Are you particularly resilient?)
Agility: 18+1 (Not bad, quite nimble)
Overall Combat Power: 20 (No combat awareness or skills, just an ordinary person with relatively good constitution)
Supplies: Electric Cooker*1, Bottled Water 500ml*13, Brown Bear Manager's Honey*10, Special Honey Essential Oil*3, Hand-pulled Noodles*2, Alkaline Bread (Taro Flavor)*2, Spare Clothes*1, Screws*3, Waterproof Canvas*1, Battery*3, Water Condenser Crafting Manual*1, Refined Rebar Steel Fork*1
Car Coin: 5 (Congratulations, you've finally broken the zero barrier!)
Strength and Stamina increased by 3 and Agility by 1, and with the effect of the title, Jiang Yi's stats finally didn't look so pitiful!
More importantly, the fatigue that had skyrocketed from staying up all last night and rushing like crazy today was reduced to just 10!
—The original fatigue would have been higher than 60, but it was locked at 60 due to the title [Bold Yet Careful Stubborn Donkey]!
Originally, Jiang Yi planned to stop and rest as soon as he broke 60—
Although he thought mileage was important, he wasn't shortsighted enough to let himself get into such a fatigued state in a survival game.
Now, he could continue driving and racking up mileage!
[Brown Bear Manager's Exclusive Honey Essential Oil Massage!
Cost: 15 Car Coins! (Includes massage fee + essential oil fee)
Note: Massage effect refresh cycle is 14 days, don't overdo it~]
15 Car Coins!
That's a fortune for Jiang Yi right now!
His quality inspection salary was only 5 Car Coins!
Jiang Yi looked at the Brown Bear, whose bear face wore a simple smile, not mentioning the cost of the massage at all.
Jiang Yi felt a warmth in his heart, moved his limbs slightly, and jumped off the massage bed. The Brown Bear Manager hadn't mentioned the massage fee, probably giving it to him as a gift, but—
Freeloading wasn't part of his persona;
At least not in the Manager's eyes.
So, Jiang Yi first looked warmly at the Brown Bear, "Thank you so much, I feel like all my fatigue from the day is gone."
Then he cleared his throat lightly, "Ahem, well... Manager, make sure to keep the honey jars you've tasted separate, don't mix them with the ones for sale."
"!"
The Brown Bear Manager was startled, then his brown face flushed, "Oh! I, I!"
Jiang Yi waved his hand, "I didn't see anything, just a friendly reminder."
He finished with a wink at the Brown Bear, a look of 'you know what I mean.'
Seeing this, the Brown Bear Manager calmed down and quickly said, "I got it! I'll make sure to hide... uh, store them properly!"
Jiang Yi said nothing, just smiled and patted the Brown Bear on the shoulder.
Earlier, while wandering around the second floor, he accidentally saw the Brown Bear picking out some jars, watching from the railing, and the guilty Brown Bear didn't notice at all!
What chef doesn't sneak a taste?
Although, technically, the Brown Bear wasn't a chef of honey, he didn't know how the honey was produced.
But Jiang Yi said nothing at the time.
He wanted to invest in the Manager's affinity long-term, so he had to use this in the right place.
Sure enough—
[Brown Bear Manager Affinity +8]
[Current Affinity with Brown Bear Manager: 42]
Jiang Yi's lips curled slightly.
...
The bright yellow forklift left the service area, and the game prompt sounded:
"You have completed a quality inspection, completion rate: 60%;
Friendly Reminder: Completion rate ≥60% passes the basic assessment. Verified, you have passed the assessment, unlocking career development guidance.
Guidance Description: Integrate more professional inspection equipment to improve the scientific and precision of inspections! You can't just taste everything with your mouth, dear sole human quality inspector~
(*￣)￣*)"
Jiang Yi: "..."