His appearance hardly suggested he was fine.
Lian Bo asked sternly, "Really nothing?!"
There was something, but it was just a small election. He arranged this competition to select one of the two teams for development. Such a minor matter was best left unsaid.
Zhao Yu shook his head abruptly, "Everything is normal!"
It was good that everything was normal. It was best to avoid trouble at this time. Hadn't they seen how busy the Mister had been, rising early and sleeping late, barely seeing his wife, only when she was asleep?
Hearing that there was no issue, Normanis sat back down to continue his work. Lian Bo placed the items in his hands on the desk and prepared to escort Zhao Yu out. He paused, as if remembering something, and suddenly looked at Zhao Yu in the room.
"How is Jian You doing?"
Although Elder Jian did not inquire directly, they still had to take some care of her. They couldn't just leave her and forget about her. Of course, they didn't have much time or energy to manage that girl's affairs. Four months ago, Elder Jian had suddenly told them he had adopted a granddaughter. He couldn't look after her alone, so he entrusted them to place her in the organization to learn some life-saving skills, adding that she should not receive special treatment.
He had thrown her into the grassroots. While the grassroots were tough, it became even more brutal the higher you went. He feared she, as a girl, couldn't handle the hardship. The daily training alone was something a girl couldn't endure.
Few could persevere through the process. Women lagged behind in terms of physical strength, which was why there were very few women in their organization; they were mostly tough men.
If she truly couldn't bear it, he would simply send her back. After all, in a few months, she would have learned some self-defense skills. There was no need for her to suffer here; it would be perfectly fine for her to stay with Elder Jian and help him with medicinal herbs.
But... why had there been no news?
Lian Bo immediately stopped and turned to look at Zhao Yu, whose eyes widened as if he had heard something incredible.
"Lian Bo, you don't mean to say Jian You is someone you arranged to be here, do you?!"
Otherwise, who would inquire about a mere soldier, and one who had arrived not long ago?
Although Jian You was sent by them, Zhao Yu's words sounded so strange.
Seeing Lian Bo nod, Zhao Yu immediately turned, his face serious, "Reporting, Mister, I have something to report!"
Normanis, though engrossed in his work, had been paying attention to the surrounding movements. So, when Zhao Yu requested to speak, his hands stopped working. He leaned back slightly in his chair, his gaze falling on the person not far away.
"Mmm, speak."
"Jian You won first place in the competition!"
So this was something important? Lian Bo cast Zhao Yu a look of disappointment, not knowing how busy the Mister was and disturbing him with such a trivial matter!
Zhao Yu was clearly unaware of what he was saying. His focus was solely on one point: Jian You was the Mister's person, so everything about her should be reported, especially the scene that seemed abnormal in his eyes.
Normanis rubbed his temples with a hint of helplessness, "Alright, I know. You may go."
Is that all?
"Oh, oh, then I'll be going, Mister."
Zhao Yu mumbled his assent, forgetting even the proper protocol. After taking a few steps, he felt something was amiss. He turned back and said blankly, "But she's first in the team."
Not even first in her squad. Even first in a squad was quite impressive, making her a minor leader.
Zhao Yu was only skilled in command...
This time, even Normanis turned his head, his deep pupils fixed on Zhao Yu, pondering something. Then, he repeated his question, "Are you sure it's the team?"
Zhao Yu rubbed his short, thick hair and nodded hazily, "Yes, Mister. The results just came out, and the captain reported it."
He hadn't yet mentioned that he had drafted the strongest team, and that Xu Li was also someone he had taken a liking to previously.
Lian Bo stepped forward with a grave expression and said softly, "Mister, she's only been here for four months."
Of course, he knew. It was Lian Bo who had told him Elder Jian had sent someone over. That was precisely when they had returned to the country, so he naturally remembered. However, this progress was too rapid, even abnormal.
Thinking she was Elder Jian's granddaughter, Normanis narrowed his eyes, looked at Lian Bo, and quickly instructed, "Bring her over! I want to meet her personally."
Lian Bo knew what the Mister meant and immediately put down his work to rush over...
At this moment, Jian You was undergoing indoor training. Wearing boxing gloves, she was continuously striking the black sandbag in front of her. With her movements and strength, the sandbag swung in the air.
A small admirer from Team One saw her boxing and immediately ran over obsequiously, "Sister You, Sister You, do you want me to spar with you? I can be your partner!"
"Thud~"
Besides the sound of hitting the sandbag, there were only the shouts and laughter of others.
The little admirer was not bothered; he was used to it. Besides, it was normal for powerful people to have a temper.
Actually, when she first arrived, he couldn't stand Jian You's arrogant demeanor. After she beat him up, he became obedient.
"Sister You, how did you become so strong? Your little brother really admires you!"
"Sister You, could you teach me some techniques? I struggle with my missions every day, and I'm holding the team back too much."
"Sister You, you don't need to say anything, I'll just learn from you."
Then learn!
"Sister You..."
Jian You finally couldn't stand it anymore. She turned and roared, "Shut up!"
The man pouted at her fierce look, "You..."
Really, why did she have such intimidating eyes? She was already powerful, and now she was scaring him. His little heart couldn't take it~
"Don't call me 'Sister'!"
Jian You said coldly and continued to strike the sandbag. This time, the sandbag swung even wider, and the thudding sound struck the little admirer's heart.
He watched dazedly, but what else should he call her if not 'Sister'? 'Brother'? 'Brother You'? That sounded weird. Or perhaps...
"Jian Da!"
Seeing that Jian You didn't object, the little admirer finally breathed a sigh of relief. Sister You was indeed Sister You, possessing a masculine demeanor that made her seem utterly unwomanly, so valiant.
What man would dare marry such a formidable woman? He'd disown his own father!
But wasn't the generational gap a bit too much? Whatever, Sister You would never get married anyway!
The others watched this scene with envy. Some even speculated...
"Is Sister You interested in that guy?!"
It was just a casual thought, but it resonated with others.
"It must be! If not, would Sister You allow him to get close? She would have kicked him away long ago when he was annoying!"
Jian You had been here for a month, and they had gotten a rough idea of her personality.
Cold, aloof, and add to that, strong!