Her Cultivation Diary

During breakfast the next morning, Liu Liu appeared a bit tense.

This morning, there were no egg custards, so she made a bottle of formula for her child. Yes, after Granny Lianhua's persistent persuasion, Liu Liu agreed that once she could work during the day, she would entrust her child to Granny Lianhua and also bought formula to supplement the child's nutrition.

The six-month-old child probably realized it was something good, holding the bottle and sucking with all his might. In just under a week, he visibly gained weight.

Liu Ning looked at her, then turned to Liu Liu: "What's up? So serious this early? What's the trouble?"

"Nothing," Liu Liu quickly shook her head.

She was telling the truth.

If there's any difficulty working here, it's truly because of her own greed. Three meals of meat a day, working just two hours in the evening, somehow makes receiving a salary feel almost undeserving.

But...

"Last night during patrol, you didn't collect vegetables, so you didn't see how the new guy works... He's young, and boy, is he energetic..."

People have always praised her for being quick and diligent, and Liu Liu prided herself on never slacking or being inattentive while working on the mountain.

But!

She, a seasoned physical laborer, was outdone last night by a new incoming lanky bamboo!

Thinking of this made her expression serious once more:

"You haven't seen the new guy. Initially, he was clumsy, being overly cautious when picking vegetables, unsure of even how to pinch off the leaves."

"But after working alongside him for a bit, he quickly learned! He became faster and more adept, not hesitating at all..."

Thinking of this, her voice revealed a tinge of dismay, never imagining she'd be bested in a field she excelled in.

And probably because he's a young guy, full of strength, plus his lanky build without much flesh, made squatting down effortless.

They were both in the same vegetable patch, but before long, he was faster than Liu Liu!

This was not all.

When it came to cleaning the vegetables, his process was the same: clumsy, unskilled, then quickly entering a groove!

Even during this state, he cheerfully hummed songs, looking incredibly pleased.

This made Liu Liu glance at him multiple times, only realizing when she snapped back that he was already loading baskets onto the truck...

For the first time, she had such a direct feel of a man's strength.

"Don't judge this guy by his sallow complexion, lanky build, and sunken cheeks... but when that thin bamboo-like body exerted force, he joyously stacked baskets, getting more energized as he went..."

Liu Liu felt content to have this job, but watching him, it seemed like he was blessed to have it...

She was out of touch with the young people's trend, otherwise, she'd marvel——

No way, this competitive?

It's one thing to be swift at work, but how can he surpass even on a mental level?

Because of this, early in the morning, her workplace crisis emerged, fearing the boss might think she's not efficient enough and replace her.

Liu Ning listened, mouth agape, to Liu Liu's account, finding it hard to imagine.

During last night's patrol, he saw the new employee at the vegetable patch.

Captain Chen Yuan even scrutinized him extensively, eyebrows furrowed tightly.

The guy seemingly sensed something and instinctively raised his hand, replying smoothly and adeptly:

"I don't smoke, don't do drugs, haven't touched anything illegal, it's just a weak constitution, naturally haggard."

Thinking for a moment, he added: "I have a health certificate, just issued."

Upon hearing this, the captain relaxed.

But even walking far away, he couldn't help turning back to look at his lanky bamboo-like figure, clearly not being fully reassured.

In all their eyes, this fellow seemed quite off!

Liu Ning gathered the dishes, deciding to speak with the captain later and keep a close watch!

Additionally, to double-check if the health certificate is genuine.

...

Meanwhile, Master Jiang hollered from the kitchen:

"Tonight's supper is radish stewed mutton, I've put it in the pot ahead of time for you all to add noodles yourselves for the late-night meal."

With his modest salary, it's unjustifiable to work early till late at night, so supper is mostly self-served.

Just as last dinner didn't spot the new employee, recalling Qiaoqiao's mention of some leader, he then instructed that supper must be eaten.

Otherwise, missing three meals in a day would leave one weak the next morning.

Chen Yuan and others often helped in the kitchen when idle, cooking noodles was easy, thus he effortlessly replied:

"Alright, we'll put away the dishes and return them."

Zhai Xiaofeng quickly said: "No need, just pile them in the sink, I'll tidy up in the morning."

Work is great!

At Lao Song's place, additional work means additional pay. So even though it's tiring, she can save a good amount every month!

If there came a time when the job became too burdensome, even if Song Tan hired newcomers, she'd be reluctant to leave!

As they spoke, a tall, lanky figure walked to the cafeteria door. Master Jiang was about to rest but felt relieved seeing him come in.

——Those who have breakfast on time tend to have a good routine, which certainly wouldn't affect work efficiency.

He didn't notice that as the person walked into the cafeteria, the entire Security Team instinctively scrutinized him.

Nian Xu was quite familiar with these scrutinizing glances.

Every summer when exposing his bamboo-like slender figure, while strolling on the street, he'd always encounter such scrutiny.

Even patrolling officers would detour to inquire when seeing him swaying.

Under usual circumstances, this scrutiny would only heighten his anxiety and annoyance.

But today was different.

Today, the weather was so nice, the sky so blue, the grass so green, the strawberry field behind the dormitory was lush and verdant. The mountain rocks bustling, even the air breathing was exceptionally fresh...

What's worth getting angry over?

Life is so good, where's the time for anger?

If he wasn't jauntily singing along the way, it was already restraint.

Yet, despite this, Nian Xu couldn't help but break into a smile——

Who understands!

After sleeping fourteen hours straight yesterday, the blissful, buoyant sensation upon waking, only those with severe insomnia could half imagine!

Once he had supper and got caught up, muddled into the vegetable patch, he felt unprecedented energy.

Several Security Team members who supplemented their income there intended to monitor his work, planning to accompany him for a few more days, considering his initial weary appearance and sluggish responses, he didn't seem like the clever type.

To their surprise, he worked smartly, adeptly, quickly grasped the work, picked vegetables faster than them! As if to outdo them in enthusiasm, he even hummed while working!

This baffled everyone——

Turns out there are people who genuinely love work this much?