Chapter 374: NO.136 Who Says You Can't Slack Off as a Team Member!

As everyone knows, the boss of Penguin Logistics, Dadi, is a penguin-like extraterrestrial intelligent being.

About 70-80 cm tall, naturally possessing penguin fat and thick down.

A Rhodes Island research investigator expressed strong approval, calling the feel top-notch.

However, Aomo was unaware of this.

Although he negotiated with the boss using the 'temporary worker' label, speaking bluntly, he actually gauged the other's tolerance range.

Dadi's information is not hard to find.

After all, he's a penguin-like being serving as Penguin Logistics' boss, let alone the employees being top-notch troublemakers.

The information of all Penguin Logistics staff, including the boss's information.

Collected from logistics-related forums, and also directly scraped from past news.

They've appeared on TV quite a few times, though most aren't formal interviews.

Basically, during emergency live broadcasts of accident scenes, Penguin Logistics staff appear on camera.

In other words, they are one of the parties involved in the accident.

Thus, reputation among specific groups is quite subtle.

And this specificity refers to official departments and the gray zone.

Police stations, precincts, outposts, etc., always have to handle the aftermath of accident resolution.

And the gray zone often involves the side being wrapped up.

They naturally have many opinions about Penguin Logistics.

More customers, however, only care whether the goods are delivered.

Able to deliver on time with items intact, Penguin Logistics often ranks high among courier choices.

However……

The more work, the higher the chance of Penguin Logistics encountering vengeful retaliation from the gray zone, forming a kind of case cycle.

Currently, official attitudes toward Penguin Logistics split into two factions.

Namely, the Sit-and-wait Merit Faction and the Overtime-refusal Faction.

The former believes Penguin Logistics is simply a top-notch bait, not even intentional police entrapment, and each time they handle a case involving Penguin Logistics they can steadily reap merit, so everyone should help each other!

The latter has only one demand: I want to get off work on time. jpg

Their attitudes are thus polar opposites.

But when facing Penguin Logistics' boss, everyone can show consistent rejection, showing how terrible the penguin's impression is.

Although it doesn't reach the level of lawlessness, and can even be said to have been quite law-abiding so far, it's still reckless daring.

Reports from major and minor publications, anonymous complaints—these are all sources Aomo uses to gather information about the company boss.

It must be said, the image pieced together from this information is extremely bizarre, but this is also an incomplete puzzle; in reality, one should also add his observations from Penguin Logistics' internal network and chat rooms.

And information obtained via the Rhodes Island forum.

Different perspectives on a person always yield different impressions; the more perspectives, the more solid the integrated mental model becomes.

Seemingly carefree and lawless, actually well-versed in laws and regulations……This is an extremely intelligent penguin, and also a pretty good boss.

As long as he appreciates you, he will treat you with exceptional leniency, even covering up your faults.

Aomo is undoubtedly one of the employees he appreciates, even though he's merely a temporary worker.

Rather, being a temporary worker itself is proof of appreciation.

Because Penguin Logistics has only Aomo as a temporary worker.

Those who submit resumes and attend interviews as base-level employees all follow the internship-then-quick-regularization path; there are no genuine temporary workers, nor any 'temporary workers' who remain unregularized for several weeks.

The 'temporary worker' status is precisely the privilege Aomo has obtained.

Being a temporary worker means he has no company-level obligation to accept assignments.

Also, as a temporary worker, he can at any time sever ties with the company, and vice versa.

No need for the process of 'submit resignation — review confirmation —' and so on.

This is the utmost freedom.

However, consequently, he cannot enjoy the regular employee's five insurances and one fund.

But this isn't really a problem.

Although Penguin Logistics' rating is already an A-level logistics company, and the basic treatment of its core staff has been raised to a fairly high level.

But compared to Central Trisen's Central Training Officer, it's still lacking quite a bit.

Moreover, some people are mercenary entrepreneurs under an agency structure, additionally enjoying policy subsidies.

With such a professional background, the 'temporary worker' status—this shaky part-time state—is the most suitable match.

He also doesn't need to become regular, because he's already plenty busy.

Thus, when he actively brokers a partnership between the two and says, 'We can relax the conditions, after all everyone thinks you don't care about company development'……

One can imagine what strange expression Dadi's penguin face wore at that time.

"Since you've already agreed, there's no point talking about the past."

Holding a tablet and constantly typing, trying to rally the troops this way, Aomo spoke without looking up.

Speaking simply and crudely within the other's tolerance range is his nature, and also a main reason for Dadi's poor reputation.

Nobody likes someone who puts on airs, unless that person has a hole punched through their chest.

But Dadi's most aggravating trait is——a hole punched through his chest doesn't stop him from continuing to put on airs.

The Rhodes Island forum discusses how he is suspected to be like the black wolf in Lapland's shadow, both being 'Beast Masters'.

This means the other possesses a nature similar to that of a conceptual being, thus ageless and immortal.

Aomo has no intention of pondering the philosophical topic of 'ageless and immortal'; as a down-to-earth person like him, hearing such a trait only makes him immediately consider studying the tactics of suicide infantry.

But since the other party is the boss, such thoughts can only be dropped.

Translation: But since the other party is the boss, this idea could only be abandoned.

Honestly gather your teammates who only have a single life—though if the soul survives, it could also be counted as two lives.

Translation: Honestly gather up your team members who only have one life each—although if the soul survives, it could also count as two lives.

Modern capitalists, when exploiting consumables, can even take the vitality of souls into account.

Translation: In the new era, capitalists squeezing consumables can even factor in soul vitality as part of the calculation.

Omor had no intention of imitating them, nor did he truly plan to provoke the boss, so the conversation naturally continued.

Translation: Aomo had no intention of imitating them, nor did he truly plan to provoke the boss, so the conversation naturally drifted on.

Then he continued to tap away.

Translation: Then he continued tapping away.

"If we handle this well, Penguin Logistics could also see a slight increase in scale, right?"

Translation: "As long as we handle this well, Penguin Logistics could also see a small scale increase, right?"

"Provided we handle it well," Penguin said, arms crossed, glancing at the indoor AC temperature, then continued, "Do you know the Road Administration well?"

Translation: "The premise is handling it well," Penguin said, arms crossed, then glanced at the indoor air conditioner's temperature and continued, "Are you familiar with the Road Administration Bureau?"

"Why do I need to be familiar with the Road Administration?"

Translation: "Why do I need to be familiar with the Road Administration Bureau?"

"Holy cow! You little brat, you keep turning into monsters and still haven't been bothered by the Road Administration?"

Translation: "Holy crap! You little brat, you keep turning into monsters and the Road Administration Bureau hasn't come after you yet?"

"Aren't Texas and her group pretty familiar with the Road Administration?" Lapland, sitting on the sofa nearby playing with her phone, suddenly said.

Translation: "Aren't Texas and they pretty familiar with the Road Administration Bureau?" Lapulan De, sitting on the nearby sofa playing with her phone, suddenly said.

That remark made Omor give her a sideways glance.

Translation: That remark made Aomo glance at her sideways.

Now I understand why this guy keeps getting kicked out of the chat room.

Translation: Now I know why this guy keeps getting kicked out of the chat room.

"Little girl, get out!"

Translation: "Little girl, get out!"

The Emperor's attitude also serves as evidence.

Translation: The Great Emperor's attitude also served as evidence.

"Huh? I'm sitting here as an operator assigned by Linton!"

Translation: "Huh? I'm sitting here in my capacity as a staff member assigned by Lindun!"

Alright, now three scoundrels have gathered here, and the atmosphere is a bit tense.

Translation: Alright, now three scoundrels have gathered on site, and the atmosphere is a bit stalemated.

Then it was broken by a loud-mouthed employee:

Translation: Then it was broken by a loud-mouthed employee:

"Mr. Spot, could you sign the documents for Mr. Moonview on my behalf?"

Translation: "Mr. Bandin, could you sign the documents for Mr. Yuejianye on his behalf?"

"Why not just find him yourself? I've already brought the others over, so I'm done." The Rhodes Island Spot operator, a demonstrator kicked by a knight, had a slightly annoyed expression.

Translation: "Why not just find him? I've already finished work after transporting the others." The knight-kick demonstrator, a Bandin staffer from Rhodes Island, had a hint of impatience on his face.

"But after Mr. Moonview asked where to buy Gundam models, he just disappeared!"

Translation: "But after Mr. Yuejianye asked where to buy Gundam models, he just disappeared!"

"?" Upon hearing that, the face, which was completely of a furry-grade dog, showed clear surprise, and looking outside, he furrowed his brows a bit.

Translation: "?" Upon hearing that, the unmistakable look of shock appeared on the dog's face that belonged entirely to the Furry tier, and glancing outside, he furrowed his brows somewhat.

This also made Omor ponder.

Translation: This also gave Aomo something to ponder.

"I'll sign it, Spot—you should go find that Moonview guy." The intervention of an acquaintance surprised Omor; the familiar golden wavy curls were clearly Shi Huaiya.

Translation: "I'll sign it, Bandin—you should go find that Yuejianye guy." The intervention of an acquaintance surprised Aomo a bit; the familiar golden wavy curls were obviously Shi Huaiya.

"He's probably preparing to apologize to you, even though you kicked him."

Translation: "He's probably preparing to apologize to you, even though you kicked him just like that."

The kick at the company building's entrance was witnessed not only by Omor and Lapland but also by others.

Translation: That kick at the company building's entrance wasn't witnessed only by Aomo and Lapulan De.

"I'll first take that document..." "Mr. Spot, although I don't know what model he broke of yours, he might buy you a set of Zaku."

Translation: "I'll first take care of that document..." "Mr. Bandin, although I don't know what model of yours he broke, he might just buy you a set of Zaku."

Omor called out from afar; this remark caused Spot's expression to change, and he immediately turned serious with Shi Huaiya: "Please help me!"

Translation: Aomo called out from afar, and that remark made Bandin's expression change; he immediately turned serious with Shi Huaiya: "Thanks for the trouble!"

Upon seeing Omor suddenly call out from afar, he stared wide-eyed in surprise, but could only nod and sprint out.

Translation: Glancing again at the suddenly distant Aomo who had hailed him, he widened his eyes in surprise, but could only nod and sprint out the door.

Ordinary people hardly confuse Zaku with Gundam, but outsiders easily lump them together as "little robot figures."

Translation: Ordinary people hardly confuse Zaku with Gundam, but outsiders easily lump them together as "little robot toys."

Moreover, a certain blood demon cowboy living in a cultural sphere similar to the Far East, sharing roots with radish-slice culture, was boldly guessed by Omor to be an outsider.

Translation: And a certain blood-demon cowherd living in a cultural sphere similar to Jidong, sharing roots with radish-slice culture, was boldly guessed by Aomo to be an outsider.

Seeing Spot's reaction, this guess seems correct.

Translation: Seeing Bandin's reaction, this guess seems correct.

It's unclear whether Terra lacks Gundam anime, or that blood demon cowboy simply never encountered a woman with a "steel soul" during his career.

Translation: It's also unknown whether Terra lacks Gundam anime, or that blood-demon cowherd never encountered a woman with a Soul of Steel during his line of work.

Either way, the possibilities are quite high; Omor thought so and waved at Shi Huaiya.

Translation: Either way, the chances are pretty high; Aomo thought so and waved at Shi Huaiya.

After signing, the other person also waved and approached, handing over a board.

Translation: After signing, the other party also waved and walked over, handing over a board as well.

"?" Omor was a bit puzzled.

Translation: "?" Aomo was a bit puzzled.

He couldn't figure this one out.

Translation: He couldn't figure this one out.

"Just sign your name; that person earlier wanted it."

Translation: "Just sign your name; that person earlier wanted it."

Upon hearing that, Omor lifted his gaze to the pair of tiger ears on her head.

Translation: Upon hearing that, Aomo lifted his eyes to look at the pair of tiger ears on her head.

It also didn't look like she was wearing an earpiece mic.

Translation: It also didn't look like she was wearing an earpiece mic.

"Don't stare; he wanted your autograph as soon as he arrived." With a mindset sharper than mere sight, Shi Huaiya also possessed considerable insight, able to discern Omor's thoughts from small gestures without any verbal exchange.

Translation: "Don't stare; he came looking for your autograph." With thought sharper than gaze, Shi Huaiya likewise had considerable insight, able to discern Aomo's train of thought from tiny gestures without any verbal exchange.

—thinking she had just had an internal team call with Spot.

Translation: —thinking she had just had some internal chat with Bandin.

But the fact is Spot had already revealed that in the car.

Translation: But the fact is, Bandin had already revealed that in the car.

Being able to prompt him to start a conversation, he would usually ask bluntly and indirectly for information about Omor Linton, while Moonview, standing nearby, would bluntly say: If those two Ultramen were also present, Spot wouldn't be so reserved.

Translation: Being able to prompt him to strike up a conversation, he curbed his habitual bluntness and evasiveness to ask Aomo Lindun for information, while Yuejianye bluntly added on the side: If those two Ultramen were also present, Bandin wouldn't be so reserved.

He's both a plastic model enthusiast and a dog-headed person who loves tokusatsu.

Translation: He's both a glue enthusiast and a dog-headed fan of tokusatsu.

"It's a shame he's not within my assignment range; otherwise I'd be happy to help him get two autographs." After swiftly signing the board, Omor looked up, his handwriting still as fierce as claw marks, like the original "OmorLinton" used for naming cards.

Translation: "It's a shame he's not within my assignment range; otherwise I'd be happy to help him get two autographs." After swiftly signing the board, Aomo lifted his head, his penmanship still as fierce as claw marks from when he named the cards: OmorLinton.

Even stepping back, it's unknown whether the Magic Dragon side has kept any photocopied plates...

Translation: Step back, and who knows whether the Magic Dragon side has kept any photocopied rubbings…

But for Omor, even such a single-sentence matter should rightfully establish some mutual benefit.

Translation: But for Aomo, even such a one-sentence matter ought to establish some mutual benefit.

Conversely, given their lack of interaction, providing him with such a thorough signature package would also put pressure on the other party.

Translation: Conversely, given their lack of interaction, presenting him with such a thorough autograph package would also put pressure on the other party.

Shi Huaiya didn't continue this topic normally; instead, she smoothly shifted:

Translation: Shi Huaiya didn't continue on this topic normally, but instead took a detour:

"I heard it's quite dangerous; upon receiving your assignment notice, I wondered if you had something against me."

Translation: "I heard it's pretty dangerous; upon receiving your assignment notice, I started wondering if you have a grudge against me."

Omor shook his head.

Translation: Aomo shook his head.

"It's just the duty of the team leader; Texas, Angel, and Mostima aren't suitable," he said, then turned to look at Lapland beside him, who simply shrugged, prompting him to turn back: "You saw that."

Translation: "It's just the duty of the team leader; Texas, Angel of Ability, and Mositima aren't suitable," he said, then turned to look at Lapulan De beside him, who simply shrugged, prompting him to turn back: "You saw that."

"I saw that." Shi Huaiya was somewhat speechless.

Translation: "I saw that." Shi Huaiya was somewhat speechless.

As someone who has considerable contact and cooperation with Rhodes Island, also possessing a registered operator file, and furthermore as the head of Lungmen Guard Bureau, she does not believe Texas and Lapland cannot serve as team leaders.

Translation: As someone who has considerable contact and cooperation with Rhodes Island, herself a registered staff member, and furthermore as the chief of the Dragon Gate Guard Bureau, she does not think Texas and Lapulan De cannot serve as team leaders.

The former had some dealings in Lungmen, while the latter had also caused some borderline incidents there, leading to extensive investigations.

Translation: The former had some dealings when in Dragon Gate; the latter had also stirred up things in Dragon Gate that seemed to cross the line but didn't actually, leading to numerous investigations.

Cutelina Texas and Lapland Saluzzo, these two are even more bloodthirsty mafia heiresses than her old friend Lin Yuxia; there's no saying they couldn't become leaders.

Translation: Qielinina Dekesas and Lapulan De Saluzuo, these two are more bloodthirsty mafia heiresses than her old friend Lin Yuxia; there's no saying they couldn't come as team leaders.

But she also understands Omor's approach, leaving her even more speechless.

Translation: But she also understood Aomo's approach, making her even more speechless.

These two personalities are indeed problematic.

Translation: These two's personalities are indeed a problem.

Some people can tolerate others and adapt tactics to the situation, like Doctor Rosenthal.

Translation: Some people can accommodate others and adapt tactics to the situation, like Doctor Luoxia.

But more people can only let others follow their style to carry out actions, namely Texas and Lapland.

Shi Huaiya considered herself to be of the doctor type, but……

She straightened her back with a slight effort, her emerald eyes fixed on the young man opposite:

You could also do it, right?

"Although I also really want to give orders from the team leader's position," the youth said helplessly, his brown eyes full of sincerity.

Mainly it's to slack off, so I can watch others fight.

"But to avoid accidents, I think I'm better suited acting as a team member."