[COD] Newbie's Rise to Power

"I even said I'd ask you to take me in, I never thought it would actually come true one day."

Upon hearing this, Kruger fell silent.

You: ...Why do I feel even more awkward? Something's not right.

Kruger closed his pen and gave you a cold laugh.

“YN, I’m curious how you manage to live a normal life in the base.”

He left with that ambiguous remark.

You left behind a mysterious you.

ch.51: The Grumpy Lady

Shortly after Kruger left, a female medical worker entered.

She carried the medical tray and closed the door behind her.

"Take off your clothes and apply the medicine."

The female nurse was a stunningly beautiful French woman with blonde hair and blue eyes, but she had a sour expression and spoke in a very unpleasant tone.

This makes you a little uncomfortable, but considering that you're on their turf, you can't really say anything.

You carefully took off your hospital gown, revealing your chest wrapped in gauze.

The female medical staff sat down next to you, placed the plate on the bedside table, skillfully opened three medicine bottles, and then used tweezers to pick up a wad of medical gauze.

First, she moistened the gauze with bottled saline solution.

This is the first step: clean the wound to remove any remaining medication and secretions.

The damp gauze, cool to the touch, is applied to your skin, followed by a sharp pain!

She wiped it too hard!

"Hooray..."

Caught off guard, you couldn't help but groan.

But her movements didn't slow down. After wiping the wound with a cold expression, she changed to another gauze, soaked it in iodine, and then used it to disinfect your wound.

But the actions remained arbitrary and brutal.

You can only grit your teeth and endure it, your body twitching from time to time due to the pain.

"Don't move."

She glared at you with displeasure, as if your actions were affecting her.

Finally, the medicine was applied, which was a bit better; at least I didn't have to rub it on the wound anymore.

By the time you finish the whole process, you're covered in a cold sweat.

The female medical staff, however, simply tossed the tweezers into the dish after bandaging your wound and left.

Not long after, Kruger returned with the food and saw your pale face, asking:

"You don't look well, what's wrong?"

You pursed your lips, shook your head, and chose to keep it a secret.

You weren't originally a member of this base, so it's already very kind of them to take you in and help you with your treatment.

You shouldn't cause them any unhappiness because of this.

You smile and look at Kruger:

"It's nothing, you brought me some food?"

Are all the food packaging boxes used at these bases purchased uniformly? They all look exactly the same; you can't help but recognize them.

Kruger nodded: "I'm afraid you'll starve to death here, and the Ghost will try to blackmail me if he finds out."

He then opened the box, which contained plain boiled potatoes and fried fish pieces.

You were amused by him: "He doesn't care about me that much."

After all, you're just a contract worker.

Kruger gave a noncommittal hum and then picked up a fork.

Do you need me to feed you?

You extend your hand: "Thank you for your kindness, but my hand isn't useless yet."

Kruger stabbed the potato with his fork and then put the takeout box in your hand.

He said with disappointment, "It's a real shame that I can't serve such a beautiful girl."

The attitude is exaggerated, the performance is obvious, you silently comment.

You can tell that although Kruger appears quite carefree and easygoing on the surface, and even his words just now carried a hint of frivolity.

But he is actually very wary and keeps his distance.

From his deliberate distance during your first meeting, and this time together...

He even avoids touching you when offering you a water cup, and when you cough, he stands up but chooses to stand aside and watch.

These all reveal the contradiction between his outward appearance and his inner thoughts.

If you actually accept Kruger's frivolous advances and overtures, he might just run far away.

The same principle applies to your choice not to tell him about the medical staff. His attitude towards trouble is different depending on whether he is willing to accept it or someone else deliberately throws trouble at him.

In short, he is someone who appears casual on the surface but prioritizes his own feelings and dislikes being controlled by others.

While you were eating, Kruger brought you the trash can, then sat down silently to the side, turning his head away from watching you eat.

You secretly glanced at him and thought to yourself: Perhaps he's a considerate gentleman?

After you finished eating, you casually threw the packaging box into the trash can as well.

Then she stared at him without blinking.

Kruger sensed your gaze, frowned, and asked, "What are you trying to say?"

You smile and say, "Excuse me, could you please get me a glass of water?"

You can't move around freely right now. You want to command the only person here, but you're afraid he'll find you troublesome.

Since he doesn't like others to ask him for things, then you should just see him take the initiative.

Although you don't think he'll care about such a small thing, you're currently living under someone else's roof, so it's always good to be extra careful.

Kruger didn't say much, just picked up his glass and got you a glass of water.

"Thank you, you've really helped me a lot."

You smiled as you took the water glass and slowly drank it.

"I've booked a room for you. You can go and stay there in a few days once you can get out of bed."

It's not a good place to stay in a medical room for long, especially for a girl like you.

You nodded: "Thank you, you've really gone to a lot of trouble. I always seem to have good luck when I meet you."

Both times, he appeared when you were most helpless and offered you a helping hand.

Actually, you are genuinely grateful to him.

Kruger ignored your compliments, acting arrogantly and speaking in a harsh tone.

"Shut up and lie down."

Your wound will require at least three more days of bed rest. Although you can get up during this time, it will only be enough to go to the toilet. You cannot walk much or move around on your own for the time being.

But this also means you'll need to take the medication for three more days!

Just thinking about that female medical worker's rough handling makes you feel cold sweat breaking out again!

No way! You have to fight for your pain receptors!

Next, you started showering the female medical worker with compliments, praising her in every way imaginable.

When she writes a report, you compliment her on how long and fair her hands are.

She's tying her hair up, and you compliment her on how smooth and shiny it is, saying you're envious.

When she examines a patient, you praise her for her extensive professional knowledge, and as a prospective medic, you admire her greatly.

When she changes your dressing, praise her for being so responsible, saying it would be even more perfect if she could be gentler.

The next day, her movements became much gentler.

Seeing that it's working, you praise her for being beautiful, saying that if she could smile more, she would be as beautiful as an angel.

Three days later, Kruger came to visit you and happened to run into the female medical staff who had just finished applying your medication.

Then you see her gently help you lie down, and she smiles as she asks how you are feeling today and if you want to stay a couple more days.

You said with a regretful look, "Oh, beautiful Su An'er, I really want to spend more time with you, but I'm really too embarrassed to bother you any further."

Su An'er smiled and said it didn't matter, and even hoped that you would stay here with her for a couple more days.

Just as you're wondering how to refuse, you see Kruger at the door.

"Kruger, you're here?"

You should quickly greet him.

Kruger walked in, and Su An'er, who was sitting by your bed, stood up and nodded to Kruger expressionlessly.

Then he turned to you and said, "You two chat, I'm going to get busy."

You wave goodbye to her, smiling as you say, "Go on, don't forget to eat again because you're so busy."

After everyone left, Kruger looked at you suspiciously.

"What did you do to that grumpy lady? How did she become like this?"

That gentle smile made Kruger very uncomfortable.

It's worth noting that Su An'er had a very unfriendly attitude towards almost everyone in the base, and her treatment methods were often casual and rough, which is why she earned the nickname "Sour Face Lady."