It’s a strange invasion, is it okay for me to fight back?

Chapter 582 What a coincidence

Pei Xianjue and three entourage members got into the car together, and she greeted everyone with a calm demeanor.

"The command center decided to hold a mobilization meeting for each new batch of volunteers arriving at the quarantine area to boost morale and team cohesion. However, today I have to go with some experts to inspect the progress of the project. I was originally regretting that I couldn't attend the mobilization meeting, but I didn't expect to meet you all on the way, so I wanted to come and get to know you all. Welcome to the quarantine area family!"

The volunteers on the bus applauded.

Lin Pengpeng sang the loudest, her eyes fixed on Pei Xianjue's face, her gaze burning.

Pei Xianjue continued with a smile, "The quarantine zone has just been established and has many shortcomings. It faces various urgent problems. I am young and my personal abilities are limited. Fortunately, I have the help of professionals from all walks of life. I believe that as long as everyone unites and has the same goal, there is no problem that cannot be overcome. I also hope that everyone here will be generous with their advice and work with me to build the quarantine zone into the most indestructible defense line and the most unbreakable barrier. At the same time, I also believe that this place will not let you down. It will become your strongest support and the warmest harbor."

Pah, pah, pah, pah—

The applause was even louder.

Pei Xianjue smiled, raised her hand, and made a downward pressing gesture, stopping the applause.

"From now on, you will be assigned to various departments based on the preferences you submitted. If you find that you are not good at your current position or that it differs from your expectations, you can apply for a transfer at any time. Most of you will be assigned to the logistics department, and coincidentally, the head of the logistics department is here, so you can get to know him in advance—"

Pei Xianjue looked at the burly man beside her and introduced him, "This is Bao Changzhi, the Minister of Logistics."

Baozi stepped forward, and the auspicious card made him appear gentle, with a kind of tender-hearted charm.

"Hello everyone, I am Bao Changzhi, mainly in charge of the Logistics Department's Materials and Energy Division. I see some of you have indifferent expressions on your faces, which is normal and I understand. Every batch of volunteers who come here wants to work in the attack and defense department, but logistics is equally important. Material supply and transportation, food safety, medical support, equipment maintenance, and personnel management all fall under the category of logistics work. As the saying goes, 'An army marches on its stomach.' Only by ensuring that logistics work is foolproof can the attack and defense personnel have no worries."

Pei Xianjue turned her head and asked Baozi, "I remember that the volunteers' first week of internship was arranged in your logistics department, right?"

Baozi nodded and replied, "Yes, most of the work is done in the logistics department, and then we will transfer the volunteers to other departments according to their abilities and willingness."

Pei Xianjue said with a smile, "You were just complaining to me about the lack of manpower on the transport team. Now there's a whole truckload of volunteers here, and I finally don't have to listen to your complaints anymore."

Baozi smiled and said, "I'll have to wait another week for this group of people to complete their internship before I can actually use them."

“Rules are rules, but people are flexible. We need to be adaptable sometimes. We can’t let the transport team’s mission be delayed.” Pei Xianjue said, looking at the volunteers in the car and asking, “The mission is quite demanding. Who is willing to go? Those with driving experience will be given priority.”

A whole bunch of people eagerly raised their hands!

Lin Pengpeng really wanted to show off, but she couldn't drive.

Wang Xunmei and Zhang Luhui, who drive large trucks, both raised their hands high.

But Bao Changzhi bypassed them and pointed to the three people in the back row: "You three, you can go directly to the office to report after you get to the dormitory."

"Yes, sir!" the three replied excitedly in unison.

Pei Xianjue smiled and said, "Alright, you must be tired after a long train ride. Go back to your dorm and rest. I hope to see you again next time."

Pei Xianjue waved to everyone, led Bao Changzhi and the others off the bus and left, after which the shuttle bus carrying the volunteers continued to move forward.

Lin Pengpeng was sullen inside the car.

It was a rare opportunity for her to meet her idol, yet she had absolutely no chance to show off. To make matters worse, Bao Changzhi had chosen just those very people who had made the lewd joke earlier, which only fueled Lin Pengpeng's resentment. How infuriating! What a coincidence!
Why were they chosen?!

them……

Lin Pengpeng paused slightly, then turned to look at the back row, where the group of people were chatting and laughing.

Is it really just a coincidence? Is it possible that they were chosen intentionally...?

"What am I thinking..." Lin Pengpeng couldn't help but tap her forehead and mutter to herself, "I'm being too cynical. She's not that kind of person, and she was in another car at the time, so she couldn't have heard what was going on here."

Yes, that's right, it's just a coincidence.

…………

……

Pei Xianjue let out a long breath and leaned back in the car, closing her eyes to rest.

Her assistant promptly applied two eye patches to relieve her fatigue and then handed her a cup of black coffee.

"If you don't want to drink it, take it away," Pei Xianjue said with her eyes closed.

Baozi glanced at her in the rearview mirror. "Do you want to take a nap? Those experts who survey the terrain shouldn't be here so soon."

"No matter how busy I am, I have to arrive before the experts so that it shows how much I value the Iron Curtain Project." Pei Xianjue said irritably, "Baozi, your department is crucial this time. You mustn't let my relatives take advantage of any loopholes. I specifically arranged for you to be in this position because I was worried they would tamper with the supplies. Such a big project absolutely cannot have any mistakes, especially not under my supervision. I don't trust anyone right now, so don't let me down."

"Understood, I'll keep a close eye on it," Baozi replied.

Pei Xianjue sighed again upon hearing this, "I've been so tired these past few days... By the way, what did you think of my speech just now?"

Baozi paused for a moment, then said, "...I think it's good, quite infectious."

Pei Xianjue recalled and read aloud, "I believe this place will not let you down. It will become your strongest support and your warmest harbor... Would it be better if 'you' were replaced with 'we'?"

Baozi remained silent; he was really not good at this kind of thing.

However, Pei Xianjue didn't expect him to give advice. With her eyes closed, she told her assistant, "Send this sentence to my copywriting team and have them optimize it. Then post it on my social media account. As for the accompanying picture... use the group photo from this mobilization meeting."

The assistant put down his coffee, held his phone, and nodded repeatedly.

Baozi asked Pei Xianjue, "What should we do with those people who were transferred to the transportation team? I can use their lack of work ability as a reason to have them leave the quarantine area."

"Since we're short-handed, let's make good use of our people," Pei Xianjue said calmly. "If anyone has a foul mouth, promote them and give them a squad leader position."

Baozi thought for a moment, then nodded and replied, "I know what to do."

　It's amazing... A few days ago, I saw a reader in the comments section asking when Miaomiao would appear, and another reader replied that it would take about 4 more chapters. I thought to myself, I don't even know how many chapters of transitional plot I need to write, how come you know better than me, the author? And then... the next chapter is really going to be about Miaomiao, which happens to be the fourth chapter updated after the question was asked!

　　(End of this chapter)