Arknights, but the sickly pretty girl starts

After perfecting the entire management system, Noah has truly and thoroughly completed the integration of the Special Containment Measures Department.

While Noya was still trying to be Palu, some people were getting restless. Ferdinand had been counting on the military to make a killing with the transmitter experiment, but when the experimental subject, Noya, was promoted to director, the experiment was halted. Now, Ferdinand was the one who was in trouble.

After his repeated requests to the commander-in-chief to continue the experiment fell on deaf ears, Ferdinand once again received urging from the military.

The military doesn't consider whether the experiment should go on or not. What they want is results. They have been eyeing the transmitter for several years, and just when the results are about to come out, snap - someone intercepts it. No one can sit still.

Not only the military, Ferdinand himself also didn't understand why the transmitter experiment had to be terminated. Even if Noah withdrew from the experiment, it shouldn't be difficult for Rhine Life to find experimental subjects.

The general who had turned a blind eye to this matter in the past was now deeply involved, making it very difficult for him to make any move.

He had to consider the military's attitude. As a scientist, he was also very curious about the development of the neurotransmitter. After the experiment was terminated, this matter was like a thorn in his throat, keeping him awake at night.

But what can he do now?

Ferdinand, who was sitting in the office, felt so uncomfortable that even drinking cold water would cause his teeth to ache. He felt that his luck had really gotten bad recently.

What kind of drug did Noah Kyrielight use on the commander-in-chief? Looking at the large number of funding items declared by Noah on the terminal, the commander-in-chief agreed to them casually. Ferdinand really couldn't figure out what kind of experiment required the purchase of cat scratching boards.

——No, if this goes on, the reputation of Rhine Life will be ruined!

Ferdinand slammed the table and stood up. He had to investigate what Noah Kyrielight was doing. No matter who it was, even the Director General, precious research funds couldn't be wasted like this! If he had these funds, he could develop a new generation of self-propelled mechanized armor. Wouldn't it be much better to give them to this inexplicably appointed Director?

When Ferdinand decided to find Noah Kyrielet to test the waters - after all, he had to know what the other party was researching.

As someone who deeply loves Rhine Life Science and science, Mr. Ferdinand would never allow anyone to squander research funds! Who is Noa? She doesn't even have a PhD, and she hasn't published in any reputable journals! She has no qualifications to be the director of Rhine Life Science!

Originally, Ferdinand hadn't intended to pursue the Director's personal opinion, but now the situation was different. The transmitter experiment had been terminated, and this inexplicably suspicious Director of the Special Containment Procedures Department was spending money like water. In Ferdinand's eyes, unaware of the truth, this was no longer just a salary-grabbing scam; it was embezzlement! This was an academic stain on the Director's reputation! Noa Kyrielight was RhineLife's academic Daji!

Director Ferdinand became more and more angry the more he thought about it. He was full of passion and wanted to unite all the directors he could to fight against Noah, who was inexplicably treated differently by the general commander.

"Not interested—" Nastie, the director of the Rhine Life Engineering Department, refused Ferdinand's offer without even looking up. "I'm very busy. If you don't have time, please don't waste my time."

As the director of the Engineering Department, she'd been receiving an outrageous number of orders lately, all signed by Noah Kyrielight. Was she crazy enough to join Ferdinand in impeaching the General Manager and Noah, her financial sponsor? Her Engineering Department was constantly requesting funding but couldn't get it. She'd finally managed to earn some extra cash and funds, and now they were trying to cut off her financial resources? Nastie was lucky she hadn't given Ferdinand a slap on the wrist.

"You can't say that. This is misappropriation of funds, and the Special Containment Measures Department - do you know what the research direction of this department is? She hasn't produced any academic results, so it's naturally hard to convince the public that she has so many resources. I'm not impeaching her in my personal capacity. This is the common wish of most researchers!" Ferdinand immediately started to talk big, but in his heart he began to criticize this group of people for being a den of snakes and rats.

With this group of people! How can we manage Rhine Life?

"I'm busy, I have orders on hand, and I don't have time." Nasti refused again. "As for what you represent, it has nothing to do with me. I'm just a contractor. Didn't you always say that to me before?"

“—That was just a joke.”

"I think I am, too. So, please don't disturb the contractor's work."

boom--

After being rejected, Ferdinand's facial expression control almost collapsed. Fortunately, he was able to hold it back because of his excellent energy-cultivation skills.

It’s okay. If the Engineering Department doesn’t plan to work with him, then let’s contact the Human Resources Department!

The HR director couldn't possibly have no opinion about this kind of personnel appointment that was made out of nowhere, right?!

"I have no objection," Yara, the director of Human Resources at Rhine Life, pushed up her sunglasses and replied, "The general manager has the authority to make personnel changes, and Rhine Life has never required directors to have published a certain number of papers in journals. In fact, all directors here are appointed by the general manager, so I have no intention of raising any objections."

"...But you're the head of Human Resources, right?" Ferdinand's smile faltered. She hadn't expected Yara to even speak in that direction. "This kind of personnel transfer, bypassing you directly... is a bit..."

"The Commander-in-Chief is no longer a child. She knows the importance of transfers. As long as nothing bad happens, let her go—" Yara shook her head. "If nothing else, I'll leave."

"..."

Ferdinand felt that he was fighting alone and had no friends at all.

No - there are only two people, but Rhine Life has many directors!

As long as someone supports you, you may not be without a chance of winning!

The Human Resources Department has no objections! But the Director of the Originium Technology Application Department, whose experimental funding was cut off, will definitely have some complaints!!!

"...I'm sorry, the commander-in-chief has already told me about this. It's true that the transmitter is not ready yet, and I plan to continue my research." Dorothy spoke gently, with no intention of driving Ferdinand away. However, her meaning was also very clear. She did not intend to participate, but planned to continue to improve the transmitter.

"...You don't have any objections to the new director?" Ferdinand said patiently. "She terminated the experiment without my permission. Otherwise, the transmitter experiment would have progressed much faster. You should have known that."

"But the director-general approved funding for me to first refine the theoretical basis of the transmitter, and then consider when to conduct safe human trials. I think that's a good idea. The theoretical basis is the most important thing." Dorothy shook her head. "Ah, I have a lot of things to consider today. I'll excuse myself first!"

"Hey! You! You guys!" Ferdinand was truly devastated. Wasn't he the only one who felt something was amiss with the new director? Was he going to bluntly say that Noa Kyrielight was having an affair with the Director?

Ferdinand was met with a series of rejections. Either by people like Parvis, who seemed completely indifferent, or by people like Justin, who already had connections to Noah. After all, Noah's investment in Rhine Life had been through Justin. As for the Director of Ecology, Muirseth, he was in league with Noah Kyrielight. Aside from Mariam, who was completely untraceable, Ferdinand found virtually no one in Rhine Life supporting him.

When Ferdinand was doubting his life, Noah happened to pass by. After sensing his lost mood, she stepped forward, patted his shoulder and said, "Director Ferdinand, what happened?"

Her gentle attitude made Ferdinand even more defensive, and he could only force a smile. "It's okay, what could it be? It's just like that, what else can we do about it?"

Chapter 17: Rhine Weightlifting King

"You said that I worked diligently for Rhine Life and attracted military investment for Rhine Life! I didn't even dare to slack off when I was sleeping! Who loves Rhine Life the most? It's me! It's me, Ferdinand!" The drunk Ferdinand smashed the wine glass, his face flushed, and said angrily.

"——" Noah was brought here by force. For some reason, Director Ferdinand now looked as if he had been betrayed by the whole world. He was indignantly accusing all the people in Rhine Life.

"Rhine Life! Ten departments! Thousands of researchers! All on my shoulders! What right do they have to cut off my funding? They're taking my money! They're slacking my money!" Ferdinand had long been dissatisfied with the people at Rhine Life, and in the end, he had to rant in front of Noya, who wasn't originally a Rhine Life member. After all, ranting in front of an old friend is embarrassing. "Rhine Life's research funding? Did it just blow in? I've tried everything to secure sponsorship, but what about them? Ah? They're cutting off the source of funds! When have you ever considered Rhine Life? When have you ever considered this brand?"

"Yes, yes..." Noah knew that Director Ferdinand had been suppressed for too long and needed to vent.

"You know shit! For Rhine Life, I can endure any hardship. But I just don't understand. We're all working for Rhine Life, so why is it that the more you work, the more you suffer? You just say you don't want this military sponsorship? What kind of magic potion has got you hooked? The experiment has reached a critical moment, and you just stop it!" Teacher Ferdinand became increasingly furious. "I want to see who can block Rhine Life's sky!"

"Yes, drink less, Director Ferdinand. If you fall, I can't carry you back." What else could Noah say? It was obvious that Director Ferdinand was under a lot of work pressure. He actually wanted to force a newcomer like him to drink.

Of course, she didn't take the drunken talk seriously.

"No need for you to help me! I can walk back by myself!" Ferdinand frowned and immediately stood up. "Rhine Life, I can walk back to my dormitory with my eyes closed!"

"Then you better be careful." Noah smiled helplessly and watched Director Ferdinand stagger away.

It was certainly fun to vent, but when Director Ferdinand was found in the corridor the next day, it was Saria who single-handedly picked up this famous academic peacock as if he were a chicken and threw him into her dormitory.

So miserable...

Everyone who saw this scene felt a little sorry for Director Ferdinand.

Although Director Ferdinand is a proud person, he is generally a good person. As long as researchers work hard under him, they can usually be at least the second author when the paper is published.

Moreover, as long as Ferdinand is mentioned in the communication, most of the papers will be given the green light in top journals.

This is something that many researchers dream of. Being the second author on a top paper is already a very impressive resume.

"This Rhine Life will be disbanded without Director Ferdinand." Noah couldn't help but complain when he heard Muerseth talking about the situation on Ferdinand's side.

"I've been working diligently, so why don't you guys like me?"

"You can't say I don't like you, right?" Muirseth complained. "What can I do if I have no topics to talk about? I can talk to him about current fashion, and he can tell me how he rotates through his twenty-odd ties. He can't even tell the color of his lipstick. What topics can we possibly have?"

"To be honest, I can't see it either--" Noah told a hellish joke. Without the mace by her side, no one would care even if she told her own hellish joke. She was quite happy.

"Then why don't you try it?" Muirseth tapped his lips and said in a low voice.

"what?"

"I didn't ask you to actually eat it." Seeing Noah nervously picking up the lipstick on the table, Muirseth tried to stop her with a smile. "Can't you ask how it tastes?"

"My sense of smell isn't that sensitive—" Noah also laughed, "Okay, okay, I get it."

"I don't think you know." Muirseth said helplessly, "You are just wooden."

"That's perfect, isn't it green plants that you like—" Noah replied with a smile, "Common topics are cultivated. I used to be a typical history student—forget lipstick, I couldn't even tell if you had a haircut."

"Then guess whether I have cut my hair now?" Muirseth suddenly became interested.

"No." Noah said with a smile, "You just don't like cutting your hair."

"Hey, you know me very well."

"Common topics are cultivated, and so is understanding friends." Noah pointed at Muirseth. "Look, isn't that the case?"

"Then you are you, he is him, and my relationship with him is not that bad. I am the socialite of Rhine Life."

"I feel like I'm not very popular," Noah grumbled quietly. "I suddenly became the director. The general manager might as well just appoint Saria. Saria is basically doing all the work for me."

"Actually, the commander-in-chief has his reasons. You know, Saria was originally the director of the Security Department. Although she resigned, the commander-in-chief didn't approve it at all. In other words, Saria is still the director of the Security Department. And the Security Department hasn't been disbanded yet. But Saria is back and she's not going back to the Security Department. What do you think the people in the Security Department will think?"

Muirseth shrugged. "The security department already has a problem with Saria. What will they think if Saria becomes the director of the Special Containment Procedures Department?"

"...So this is actually happening?" Noah suddenly realized. "So I'm still a buffer?"

"That's not the case. I think the Commander-in-Chief really admires you," Muirses explained. "On the one hand, she wants to protect the people in the security department from causing trouble, and on the other hand, she wants you to come to Rhine Life. I think the Commander-in-Chief must have her own reasons."

"You like the Commander very much, Miu Miu?" Noah said with a smile, "You seem to have always trusted the Commander."

Although it was just a casual remark, Muirseth's expression froze.

"Because she promised me an answer." Muirseth's frozen expression slowly melted away, but those words passed through her delicate mind and fell directly into Noah's ears.

"Commander, Christen - she promised me an answer." For the first time, Muirseth's words seemed so heavy.

Noah couldn't help but hold his breath, but Muirseth didn't discuss the matter in depth. Rather, being able to say these words to Noah was a sign of trust.

"Are you free this afternoon? Should we go out for a walk? We have to take a break, right?" Muirseth narrowed her eyes, hiding her uneasiness once again.

Although Noah had already touched him, she politely stepped back and did not keep the distance that Muerses deliberately kept.

"Next time, sorry." Noah cannot leave Rhine Life now. Even now, the surveillance is chasing her. Although she is not bound, Rhine Life is her cage.

The director of the Special Containment Procedures Department was originally one of those contained.

But Noah couldn't tell Muirses about this matter casually. If Muirses got angry and went to make trouble with the governor and Saria, then Noah would be in a difficult position.

Let’s find a good time to talk about it next time - that’s all I can think about it.

Although the commander-in-chief did not say that Muerses must not be told, Noah still felt that it would be better not to let Muerses worry too much.

"Is that so? Then maybe next time. But you have to make sure you get enough rest." Muirseth looked at Noah and smiled. "Don't rush to grab the year-end attendance bonus as soon as you start working."

"I just started working, how could I possibly get a perfect attendance award?" Noah also laughed, but the two of them tacitly avoided the topic.

Noah soon chose to say goodbye. After lunch break, Saria was waiting for her outside the door. Noah asked curiously, "You didn't eat, did you?"

"I eat nutrition bars." Saria said expressionlessly, "I need to monitor your safety all the time."

"I know." Noah nodded. "But let's eat something delicious next time. Eating nutrition bars all the time is not good for your health."

"No. I have complete control over my health." Saria shook her head. "We should go."

"Yeah." Noah had no intention of resisting, so Saria casually put her hand on the handle of Noah's wheelchair and took Noah away.

Not long after the two left, Muirseth came out from the corner and watched Noah and Saria leave.

However, Noah and Saria certainly didn't know about this. After they took the elevator to the underground containment area, they found that it had undergone large-scale renovations and was no longer as dark as before.

Now it is more like an ordinary scientific research institution——

All of these things were created entirely by Director Nasti. As the director of the engineering department, the internal transformation and decoration style of Rhine Life were basically designed by Director Nasti.

There are also some special standards for the transformation of the underground containment area. No matter how well Noah treats the detainees, he will never let them leave the containment area at will.

After all, Noah has to protect more people, including the members of the Ouroboros who are ready to sacrifice at any time. After all, these people are now nominally members of Noah's department.

It's impossible for a director to not be able to protect his own subordinates, right?

"Nasti, thank you for your hard work. The renovation of the containment area is a big project, and I will continue to increase the budget." At this time, Nasti, who was taking measurements in the underground containment area, happened to take a break. Noah raised his hand and greeted her.

"As long as you are willing to increase the budget, I have just drawn a new containment plan. Thank you for your patronage." Nasti is a relatively special existence in Rhine's life. On the one hand, she is one of the few banshees who do not live in seclusion in the valley, that is, Sarkaz. It is also unknown whether she knows the master of sorcery, Logos.

On the other hand - also because of Nasti's special identity, as the director of the engineering department, she is often teased as a contractor. Although she herself does not mind, the job of a contractor is to do things according to money.

As long as the budget is within arrears, Nasti's efficiency can be said to be quite high.

Naturally, the renovation of the containment area was outsourced to Nastie, while the clearing and temporary containment were handled by Saria. In short, once the underground area renovation was complete, the lives of the inmates would be much better.

During this period, Noah not only established good relationships with the inmates, but also became familiar with the directors who had a say in Rhine's life.

Then I dragged Saria to attend Kristen's tea party.

Now every week, Noah would invite Christen and Saria to hold a tea party. Although there was still some conflict between the two, Noah could feel that as the number of tea parties increased, the two were more willing to communicate with each other.

Ultimately, the two only had differences in philosophy, not deep hatred. With Noah desperately trying to create opportunities, the situation was somewhat eased, and Noah continued to persuade Saria.

It’s not about asking Saria to give up her bottom line, but to change Rhine’s life, she must first change Christen. It is impossible to change Rhine’s life by refusing to communicate.

So under Noah's persuasion, Saria had no choice but to try to communicate with Christen. Although the progress was slow, Noah also understood more and more about the so-called Rhine Life.

Rhine Life is more than just a scientific outpost—and not all the people here are martyrs.

Some of them just want more experimental funds, some just want to gain seniority, and some have personal admiration for the directors of various departments. Anyway, the people who come here actually have different goals and dreams.

Noah's previous stereotype of Rhine life was actually wrong. The people here were not what she thought. They were just an ordinary group of people.

He will have troubles, will complain about the exploitation of the unscrupulous director, will make mistakes, and will feed the film beast that accidentally enters the laboratory.