Luo Xiaole nodded humbly. "Don't worry, the things we sell will absolutely be fine."
The system was quite reliable in this regard; from weapons to food, there had indeed been no quality issues.
The quality assurance was top-notch!
"Ahem." The quality inspector looked up at Wei Bin.
"You filed a real-name report just now, didn't you?"
"..." Wei Bin didn't dare to utter a sound.
Who knew how Luo Xiaole managed to smooth things over so quickly!
The quality inspector then followed the procedure and went to the restaurant's kitchen for a tour. To his surprise, the kitchen was impeccably clean, with none of the usual oil and wastewater problems found in other restaurants!
One could practically sleep soundly on the floor here; it was as spotless as new!
"Based on the evidence gathered and the inspection conducted according to procedure, this restaurant has absolutely no food-related issues and can be awarded the base's S-class food hygiene title, which is unprecedented."
The quality inspector's clear voice, speaking every word distinctly, reached everyone present.
As a matter of fact, he was the director of the Quality Supervision Bureau and a top-tier inspector. He rarely made appearances, but because it was a real-name report from someone in the top 20 of the积分榜 (jīfēn bǎng - scoring list), he had come in person.
His full video recording and the surveillance footage from every store here were enough to prove his words and conclusion.
"It seems I'll have to visit more often from now on!"
"It's too delicious, the food here is just too delicious!"
The others also became excited.
"Furthermore, based on the current evidence, your real-name report not only failed but also involves illegal acts such as intentional disturbance and disruption of public order."
"The base's patrol officers are on their way."
"What!" Wei Bin exclaimed in shock, "You dare to call the police on me! Do you know who I am? I'm in the top 20! My uncle is the director of the elite squad!"
"As for that last title, I'd advise you not to boast about it." Luo Xiaole held up her base card, a smug smile on her face, even more so than Wei Bin had moments ago, returning his earlier expression.
"Your uncle, the director of the elite squad, has been dismissed and is under investigation by the commander for corruption, abuse of power, and repeatedly disregarding human lives."
"What... That's impossible... Impossible!" Wei Bin was stunned.
He was then taken away by the arriving patrol officers.
His powerful backer had fallen.
...
"Woohoo!"
"Xiaole, this is so satisfying!" Everyone followed Luo Xiaole and had another grand meal at the restaurant.
They happily returned to the villa.
To have such a gratifying experience before their mission, their hearts were filled with joy.
Now, it was time to pack their things and prepare for the operation.
They couldn't afford to be careless when dealing with the Azure Dragon Gang.
However, Luo Xiaole never expected to find someone standing in front of the villa.
It was the brown-haired girl they had rescued, who lived in the same residential area as Luo Xiaole.
"May I come in for a moment?" the girl asked Luo Xiaole with a friendly smile.
"Of course!"
Everyone was curious about the girl's sudden visit, crowding onto one sofa.
They offered the other two sofas to Luo Xiaole and the girl.
"I didn't get a chance to introduce myself before, I'm Lin Ruoshui." Although the girl had this name, her tone was quite bold.
Luo Xiaole's body trembled, suddenly finding a stark contrast between the name and her demeanor.
"Hello, I'm Luo Xiaole, base codename Little Aluo."
"I've heard of you, hahaha." The girl laughed heartily and got straight to the point.
"I'm here today, firstly, to thank you for saving me in the cave."
"Secondly..." Lin Ruoshui paused and said something astonishing.
"Sister, I've arrived."
"???"
"????"
"What is she saying?"
Everyone else looked bewildered.
Luo Xiaole always looked somewhat undernourished and underdeveloped. In everyone's eyes, if it weren't for her great abilities, she'd be their little sister!
The sudden appearance of a sister for her felt like an earthquake!
Luo Xiaole stammered for a long time, wondering where such a big sister had sprung from, like a character from a folklore tale!
Unexpectedly, Lin Ruoshui chuckled.
"It's a misunderstanding, a misunderstanding. I'm not talking about you, I'm talking about her." She pointed to Lin Xia, who was sitting nearby, watching the scene unfold.
"!!!" Lin Xia was shocked.
"!!!" Luo Xiaole and the others were also shocked.
The protagonist of this reunion story had suddenly changed!
Lin Xia quickly recovered.
Her face was a picture of disbelief.
She remembered her sister's name was Lin Rui, so how had it become Lin Ruoshui?
"Sister, I changed my name for survival." Lin Ruoshui stood up and pulled up her sleeve, revealing a prominent burn scar.
Lin Xia's tears instantly welled up.
"It... it's this mark, the same one... I accidentally burned you with it when I wasn't taking good care of you..."
She immediately went forward and hugged Lin Ruoshui.
Both of their eyes turned red.
Luo Xiaole also felt a sense of melancholy, never expecting them to have such a connection.
But the feeling of reuniting with family was truly enviable...
Alas, she no longer had such an opportunity.
Her head slowly drooped, and she remained silent for a long time.
Suddenly, someone lightly tapped her little finger.
She looked up to see Mo Chen had quietly approached her at some point.
As if offering comfort, he touched her little finger, very restrained and not at all presumptuous.
Yet, in that instant, she felt a warmth.
"Me too." Mo Chen, in a voice only they could hear, quietly uttered two soft breaths.
Luo Xiaole's heart skipped a beat.
So Mo Chen had seen through her emotions.
But then she felt a pang of sadness. Yes, Mo Chen also... had no family...
It's alright, at least from now on, we have... each other.
...
"Let's go!"
Since Lin Ruoshui was Lin Xia's sister, after hearing Lin Xia's memories, Lin Ruoshui also clenched her fists.
For them, there was still their father's revenge to exact, and Lin Ruoshui also had a personal vendetta against the Azure Dragon Gang from their time in the residential area.
Therefore, she was determined to participate in this mission.
"This is not a base mission, so let's rent a car first. Commander Zhou gave me a permit for free entry and exit from the base, so we can go out without worry."
Luo Xiaole said, and along with the others, they went to a car rental place.
They directly rented a large van.
Fortunately, it was enough for all of them to fit, the number was just right.
"Pi Jiajia, stop staring at Lin Xia and quickly tell us the specific location of this mission!" Luo Xiaole said, exasperated, looking at Pi Jiajia, who was daydreaming.
"Oh, oh!" He snapped back to attention.
"Route 325! No matter where they scavenge supplies from, they will pass through that road!"