Chapter 82

Work became orderly, not troublesome, and not time-consuming.

Half the amount of plants and herbs, judging by quantity, seemed rather a lot.

But once actually handling them, they quickly ran out.

Lin Ke -> Lin Ke (glossary). Also maybe "lunchtime" is not a name.

"Today's Raw Material Pre-treatment Procedures Regulations" is a document title, not a name? It's a regulation; maybe not needed.

Almost no waste, and the plants and herbs transferred to Operation Room B for fine processing were neatly stacked, looking very nice.

With practice later, efficiency could be even higher.

Candidate Mina Havcheck -> Mina Havcheck? We'll output pinyin: Mi Na Ha Fu Qie Ke. Also "Mina Havcheck" is a person name.

Slow speed, high loss, and cannot guarantee quality and quantity.

Tina Witch -> Tina Witch (title). Also Lin Ke and Mina Havcheck already.

The former and the latter are not names.

This made Mina Hafchek feel increasingly uneasy.

The shop provides a staff meal every day at noon.

On the west side of the stairwell is a smart restaurant counter, spacious with enough seating.

Staff meals are made by the smart kitchen, using a self-serve system—take whatever you want to eat.

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Lin Ke cleaned his hands, took off his dirty uniform, and went to the cafeteria on his own, not even glancing at the flustered Mina Hafchek.

Three official employees (no names). Also "official witch" is not a name.

Aside from Tina Witch, who handles fine processing of plants and herbs, there are two salespeople: Sallya Witch and Ella Witch.

Lin Ke discovered this information from their work badges.

At that moment, the three female staff members were all dining in the cafeteria.

Lin Ke had no intention of forcing himself into the trio's small circle; he carried his lunch and sat at a seat a bit farther away.

Who would have thought, just as Lin Ke started eating, Selin Witch also came with her meal and sat opposite him.

Not speaking while eating is a habit Lin Ke has long cultivated.

Though not an ironclad principle, he avoids speaking during meals if possible.

Lin Ke smiled, gave a slight nod as a greeting, then ate earnestly.

Selin Witch did not feel offended either.

Serlin Witch.

Soon, in the quiet atmosphere, both finished their meals.

Selin Witch drained her cup of red wine, picked up a silk napkin to wipe her full lips, then asked, "I noticed you had no interaction with Mina Hafchek this morning—was it due to job competition, or some other reason?"

Lin Ke.

Lin Ke thought, then sincerely replied, "Both—because of the competition and because we had past conflicts; though we've reconciled, I'd rather not have further contact."

"Such a dainty little beauty—can you really be hard-hearted toward her?"

Selin Witch said with a playful tone, smiling.

Lin Ke answered seriously, "If beauty can be a weapon, it can also be defended against."

"Alright. You little brat have quite a few valid points."

Selin Witch chuckled, said nothing more, rose, and left with her tray.

After Selin Witch left the cafeteria, Lin Ke then returned his utensils to the smart kitchen recycling station, and then… clocked out.

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Outside the pharmacy (no).

Antoine Hilton stood waiting a short distance away, seeming to have timed his arrival to meet someone here.

Antoine Hilton.

As soon as he saw Lin Ke come out, he immediately waved from afar, signaling Lin Ke to come over for a chat.

Lin Ke had nothing to fear, so he promptly walked over.

"Hello, I'm Antoine Hilton."

Antoine Hilton, Rivers and Enrique (two names: Rivers and Enrique). Also "forum" is not a name.

He wore a full-face smile, his tone gentle, and proactively extended his right hand, showing a friendly attitude.

Lin Ke lightly shook Antoine Hilton's hand and replied, "Linke Grand, I've long heard of Chairman Hilton's great name."

"Really? I've long admired your great name!"

Antoine Hilton laughed heartily, "Too bad we never had a chance to meet—but now that I see you here today, I wanted to get acquainted."

As he spoke, Antoine Hilton casually brought up something, as if not giving it much thought: "Speaking of which, Mo Li Kidman has submitted a withdrawal application, but we haven't approved it—we're all on the same side. Whatever Mo Li needs, the club can likewise satisfy. It's like…"

He paused, then added emphasis: "Just like Mina Hafchek's classmate."

"She wanted early exposure to potion-related work to train her abilities and gain experience, but she couldn't find a way in."

"After she asked the club for help, the club contacted Ella Witch, who then introduced Mina to Selin Witch here."

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Lin Ke calmly replied, "But that's her own matter—nothing to do with me, and telling me is useless."

Antoine Hilton showed no embarrassment at being shut down; instead he stated his purpose: "Give me some face—during the competitive hiring, make room for Mina's classmate."

"As a guy, be a bit more magnanimous, a bit more generous—especially when facing a girl."

Everyone is a Newblood from Storm Sea, whether inside the academy or outside, we should get closer and help each other, you know.

"Is this the mutual aid you practice?"

Lin Ke couldn't help but snort, feeling his intelligence being stepped on the ground and insulted.

Your so-called mutual aid just means I have to give up applying for the job and instead help a rival take the position!

"I don't know if Lin Ke would like to join our Newblood Mutual Aid Society? With Lin Ke's abilities and grades, as long as he joins, he can totally handle the Vice President role. Even if he later takes over the President's position, it's very possible!"

Antoine Hilton, hearing this, remained calm, a confident smile on his lips, threw out a bun, and along with it gave a veiled threat: "Perhaps Lin Ke doesn't know that Ella Witch is the former president of the Newblood Mutual Aid Society, Sarah Witch and Tina Witch were also members, and Selene Witch is even a founding elder."

"Is that so? So what?"

Lin Ke showed no fear at all, calmly replying: "If one does not strengthen oneself, everything is just floating clouds, blown away in a breath."

"Outside the academy is not like inside; the winds and waves are too great, accidents happen easily, so we should stick together and help each other. Just in case!"

Antoine Hilton took no offense, continuing to expound his idea—or rather, his threat.

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Lin Ke smiled, no longer responding, his attitude very clear.

That is, I can't give you this face!

Antoine Hilton also smiled, turned and left.

Their views differ, their conversation doesn't click even a bit.

Both sides have made their completely different positions clear, so let's each go our own way.

Lin Ke didn't linger, going his separate way from Antoine Hilton.

Next time we meet, perhaps we'll be opponents.

Thanks for the tip from the book friend who snapped a watermelon, thank you!

(End of chapter)