Reborn as the Darling of the Delta.

"Oh? Xiao Hao, do you know what the industrial area used to look like?"

Seeing Zhang Hao's shocked expression, Demulan smiled and asked from the side.

"Ah, um... I also saw it at Uncle Rometheus's place."

Zhang Hao: I'm sorry again, Uncle Rometheus. I've found that it's the easiest way to take the blame. This doesn't seem like a big deal, so I'll use you as a shield for now.

When Demulan heard Zhang Hao say that he learned it from Rometheus, she showed an expression of "I knew it." She knew that it was probably Rometheus, that big mouth, who told Xiao Hao it again.

"So it really is that Rometheus again? Xiao Hao, I don't know if you're interested in some of your Uncle Rometheus's embarrassing stories from the past. If you are, I can tell you about them later."

However, Zhang Hao and his companions didn't seem particularly interested in this. But Daisy, upon hearing about Rometheus's embarrassing incident, had her eyes light up and excitedly exclaimed:

"Hey Demulan, you're really not being fair. You had something so interesting and didn't even share it with me right away. When I messaged you from the US before, you ignored me, saying you were too busy. But now you're telling me you have a lot of embarrassing stories about that Rometheus guy. You should have shared those with me right away."

Demulan hadn't expected Daisy to react so strongly after he simply mentioned Rometheus's embarrassing incident. He spent a long time calming her down, promising to tell them about it when they got back that night before sending her away. Otherwise, given her behavior, Demulan was quite suspicious that if he hadn't told her, this industrial area would have been their last stop.

As Zhang Hao continued walking forward, he saw the suspension bridge that hadn't been lowered yet. Thinking back to how excited Uncle Uluru was on the bridge last time, Zhang Hao couldn't help but sigh, "Is this what inheritance is?"

"We've reached the East District suspension bridge. Let's go. I brought a pass with me. Once we swipe the pass, this bridge in front of us will be shot down, allowing us to head directly to the launch area. By the way, Xiao Hao, you're a sniper like me, right? I think you'll really enjoy the scenery from the launch area."

After swiping their cards to open the bridge, the group began to move forward along the bridge's path. As darkness fell, lights came on in the core area on the right, and Zhang Hao began to truly appreciate the scenery of the space base.

Ultimately, this was Zhang Hao's first time truly coming to this space base not for combat. After observing the space base from a different perspective and with a different mindset, Zhang Hao discovered many beautiful sights that he had never seen in the game.

"The launch area for rockets is just ahead, but we're mainly launching Hafk's Skynet satellites. I won't go into the details with you now, Xiao Hao, but if you'd like to work for me, I'd be happy to explain everything to you in detail."

"Haha, Aunt Demulan, please don't joke with me. I'm still with GTI, and I have no plans to switch teams at the moment."

Zhang Hao chuckled awkwardly and scratched his head. Aunt Demulan had extended an olive branch to him many times, but unfortunately, he still felt that he was better off with the people in the Special Operations Department.

Said: Exactly, and besides, how can you, old woman, cut in line like that? Even if Xiao Hao doesn't want to stay in the Special Operations Department anymore, his second stop should be my Zero Dam, okay? As the strategist of my dam, how could he possibly go to your space base? There are no good people in Hafk.

"Oh, is that so? Xiao Hao, you're still young. You don't understand the true nature of those people at GTI yet. You'll understand once you stay longer. But it's alright, Auntie always keeps her word. If you want to come, I can even give you my position as the security director."

After being directly rejected by Zhang Hao, Demulan could only sigh. She had expected this outcome. After all, Xiao Hao was still too young, or perhaps... the purest sense of justice still existed in his heart.

"It's getting late now, otherwise you could have seen the satellite launch. Alright, it's time for our final battle. Let's visit the core area of ​​the space base. Cammy, you'll be working there from now on. Hao just showed you your workstation. I wonder if Mary has made arrangements yet; she's been quite busy lately."

Chapter 543 Visiting the Space Base (3)

Seeing that the lights were still on in one of the offices next to the president's office upstairs, Demulan led the group down the bridge and headed towards the Black Room.

"This is the Black Room. The one across the street is called the Blue Room. I don't think there's anything interesting here. Let's go straight to the CEO's room. Let's go upstairs this way."

Upon arriving at the Black Room, Demulan naturally skipped over it. There was nothing to introduce about the Black Room and the Blue Room; it would be better to take Xiao Hao and the others directly to the CEO's office.

After Demulan led the group upstairs, they happened to run into Mary, who had just come out of the office.

"Oh, Ms. Demouran, you've arrived! And who are these two?"

Mary greeted Desmulan quickly upon seeing him, and then, seeing the group of people following behind Desmulan, she looked at Zhang Hao and Daisy, whom she didn't recognize, and asked them with some uncertainty.

"Ah, Mary, this is Xiao Hao, whom I mentioned to you before. Isn't he adorable?"

Demulan also pulled Zhang Hao over and spoke to Mary, also asking Mary to prepare a set of access cards for Zhang Hao that would allow him to freely enter and exit the space base.

"Oh! So you're Xiao Hao! You're really adorable, and you look...perfectly matched with Miss Kami!"

Daisy: Wow, no wonder Desmoulins has been bragging about her to me, she's got some skills. Look how she's got Desmoulins all smiles. It's a pity I don't dare take a picture of this now, otherwise if Rometheus sees this, he'll have a lot to say.

"Right? Actually, I think so too. Cammy, this is Mary, whom I've mentioned to you many times. You should learn from her. She's a very outstanding young woman. The future depends on you young people."

"Um... this must be Ms. Daisy, right?"

Mary then turned her gaze to Daisy, who looked exceptionally elegant, and asked somewhat uncertainly:

"Oh?! You're quite good, young lady. You've probably never seen me before, have you? There aren't many people who still recognize an old man like me these days."

Daisy was also somewhat surprised, not expecting that Mary would actually recognize her. She remembered that this young girl had just been promoted to a full-time position at headquarters when she was poached by Demulan and brought to Asara.

"Ah, I saw your profile when I was looking through the group's history, and I even saw a photo of you working with Ms. Demulan back then. I never expected to actually meet you this time."

Mary immediately bent down and extended her hand to Daisy, who smiled and shook hands with her. This young woman was indeed very good, just as Demulan had said. It was a pity that Demulan had managed to get her to Asara so early on. Otherwise, if she had used her connections at headquarters to transfer her to her department... she would have had an easier time.

Demoulin: Pshaw! You've already gone to a department that's supposed to be a retirement home, and you still want to poach the people I value? You're really hogging valuable resources without doing anything.

“Mary, let me tell you, Daisy might be coming to Asara to serve on the board of directors for the Asara region in a while. You’ll have plenty of time to interact with her then.”

Mary was once again taken aback upon hearing this. She was about to shake hands and talk with a future board member?

Mary: Waaaaah, Mom, my life is so worth it! Is this what it means to choose the right leader? Judging from this, Ms. Desmoulins and Ms. Daisy have a very good relationship. It seems I must make a good impression on Ms. Daisy from now on!

"Ms. Daisy, I will definitely work hard, so please don't worry."

Seeing Mary immediately become respectful, Daisy quickly waved her hand and said to Mary earnestly:

"Hey, don't suddenly make this so formal. The board of directors isn't as powerful as you think. Let me put it this way: most board members bought their positions. Only a very few people got there through their own hard work and intelligence. Of course, I'm one of the latter."

Rometheus: Exactly, exactly. I can't even remember how many boards I've criticized. I'll criticize Daisy just the same way when she becomes a board member.

Demoulin: Oh ho? You even packed it up for her? (* ￣︿￣)

“Young man, take a good look. I have high hopes for you. Who knows, you might even surpass Demulan in the future. As for me... just take me as your role model.”

After Daisy finished speaking, she gave Desmoulin a sly smile and then expressed her desire to see Desmoulin's office.

"Let's go, let's go. I'm quite curious about your office, Demulan. Why don't you just give me half of it? Hmm... wait, never mind, I'd better not take over this office. Anyway, you'll handle everything. I can just have a meeting."

These words immediately ignited Demulan's murderous intent. He glared at Daisy with murderous eyes. These two all thought he was a slave, didn't they? One was Rometheus, and the other was Daisy. It seemed he had been too gentle, making these two forget the reputation he had earned in Asara.

DeMullan: I didn't get this title of Director of Security at the space base through connections; I earned it by fighting my way through.

Rometheus: Bah! If you're so capable, then take off your Relink brain-computer interface! You're using the Relink brain-computer interface I installed for you to hit me. I'm just giving you some work to do, and you still want to mess with me. This is repaying kindness with enmity!

Under Demulan's murderous gaze, Daisy silently whistled and turned her head away. She wasn't wrong, was she? As a member of the board of directors, was she supposed to stay in the office all day like Demulan? People would laugh at her if they found out.

Daisy: No way, there's no way I can get anything done. I'm over forty, I should be enjoying my retirement, why should I bother? I'll just hold a meeting and get things done. Anyway, Jacob won't fire me, so what am I afraid of?

Chapter 544 Past Days

"Is this your office, Mom? The view is beautiful. Is that where the files are kept? Let's go take a look, Xiao Hao."

After saying that, Kami led Zhang Hao to wander around the real CEO's office, while Zero remained silent, simply following behind them.

Seeing the children starting to wander around, Desmulan and Daisy, the two "old folks," also came over and sat down on the sofa. Looking at the scenery outside the window, they sighed:

"Demulan, you've really fulfilled your dream, haven't you? Do you remember what you told me when you were in your twenties? You said you wanted to have your own private office in the future. Looking at it now, you've already exceeded your expectations."

Demoulin chuckled softly:

"Don't just talk about me. You were quite ambitious when you were young, weren't you? You were eyeing Jacob's current position. What, you haven't even thought about it anymore?"

Daisy smiled and shook her head after hearing this, then looked at Desmulan with a serious expression and said:

“Demulan, you who have experienced death once should understand this better than me. Only life is the most important thing. What’s the use of pursuing money and status if you don’t even have a life? After I saw you like that back then, I stopped thinking about anything else.”

"If you weren't the security director now, and were still that junior clerk from back then, that would be the best. I'd put you under my supervision, and when Kami graduates, I'll bring you over too. Wouldn't that be great?"

As she spoke, Daisy glared at Desmoulins:

"But what about you? You barely escaped with your life, and that Jacob guy actually made you Asara's security director? Don't you know what he's up to? I didn't want to provoke you because I thought you weren't thinking straight. What secrets do you have between you and him that you can't even tell me?"

Desmulan listened to Daisy's complaints and offered an explanation:

"No, what secrets could I not tell you? It's just that Jacob wanted to impeach Richard back then, so he asked me to do some dirty work here. Next up is Robert. Speaking of which, I haven't been in touch with him for a long time. You should be able to see him when you come here to take up a position on the board of directors."

Hearing Desmoulins' words, Daisy also frowned:

"You were tasked with doing things in the shadows? Like that Skynet satellite from before?"

Demoulan nodded in agreement.

“That’s right, I orchestrated that explosion. I also know that the Mandel supercomputing unit was taken by Wuming, and Jacob knew that too, since that was the script he planned.”

"Damn, you two are playing such dirty tricks? You're not going to do the same to me later, are you? You two are really... You're not going to do this to me again, are you?"

Demulan rolled her eyes at Daisy. This girl was pretending to be crazy again. Did she really think she was scared?

"You're overthinking it. Would Mr. Jacob really target you? I can tell you in advance that after Robert finishes building the agricultural science lab, his next target will be him."

When Daisy heard that their next target was Robert, who had just finished building an agricultural science laboratory for him, she could only give Demulan a thumbs up.

"666, it has to be you heartless capitalists. But this is indeed Jacob's consistent style. Once you've used people, you discard them. Remember to take me with you when you do."

"Mom, we've finished our tour! Sister Mary even showed us my future workspace!"

At this moment, Kami and Zhang Hao also walked back from outside, and Zero, who was following behind, said at this time:

"I'm hungry, let's eat."

Demulan then checked the time and realized it was already dinnertime. He then stood up and prepared to lead them to the dining hall for dinner.

“It is indeed getting late. Let’s set off. Xiao Hao, you should try the food here.”

[Zero] She was thinking of eating Xiao Hao's cooking, but after seeing Zhang Hao nod in agreement, she had to swallow back the names of the dishes she hadn't had a chance to say.

【Zero】: What's so good about the cafeteria? Back in Babel, I ate at the cafeteria with Rometheus and Ella every day. That Rometheus guy never even cooked for himself, and he called it training.

Zero immediately refuted this, saying that if that were true, then why did Rometheus always look like he had never eaten when Xiao Hao came? And if he really wanted to suffer, why didn't he eat Ella's cooking?

When Rometheus heard this, he was speechless and couldn't say anything to refute it. After feeling Ella's gaze, Rometheus was as if he had been sealed away. Finally, his face turned red and he said, "I was wrong." He then dared not look at Ella again, silently finished his meal, and slipped away.

Rometheus: Let's put this one thing aside, okay? What Ella made is inedible! You're just making excuses. If Ella hadn't been right next to me watching me, I would have had a debate with you. You really didn't give your old father any face at all.

After following Demulan to the cafeteria, the group got their food and sat down at a table. After tasting the food at the space base, Daisy silently agreed with Demulan's kidnapping plan.

Putting aside the fact that it's because of Kami, the food in this cafeteria is actually quite good for the Asara region, but it's not even comparable to the food Xiao Hao makes, and it's also quite different from what I usually eat when I work in the US.

Daisy: Oh no, I think I'm the one who hasn't suffered yet. Looks like I really need to give Cammy a good jolt. What am I going to do without Xiao Hao? That guy Demulan... he's not as good as Xiao Hao either.

Daisy had already decided in her heart that if she failed to win over Xiao Hao, she would start constantly pushing and pressuring Demulan to practice his cooking skills.

"How is it, Xiao Hao? Is the food to your liking? We also have the same meals, so there's still a bit of a difference between what you make and what I cook. I'll show you my skills tomorrow."

Zhang Hao nodded in agreement. The taste was acceptable. He would teach Demulan a couple of tricks when he returned, and then the food quality here would improve rapidly.

Zhang Hao: I never expected my first talent to be so useful! It seems that no matter where you are, delicious food always has an unparalleled allure.

Chapter 545 Shooting Master Xiao Hao

After having dinner in the cafeteria, Demulan led them through the west gate directly back to the staff dormitory.