Police Station.
Xu Mo's statement about taking his team members out for a seafood feast wasn't loud, but since the police station wasn't large and it wasn't particularly noisy earlier, his words were overheard by the officers from other teams.
The officers from the other teams immediately felt a sense of injustice.
The difference in treatment was suddenly apparent!
When they joined the force, they didn't get to enjoy any seafood feasts. Forget about feasts, even getting a barbecue was considered a good treat.
Some officers even joined their teams during a case, working non-stop for days without even getting a barbecue. Instead of a feast, they were welcomed with endless work.
In an instant, the officers from other teams all looked expectantly at their respective team leaders, who, in unison, chose to pretend not to notice their gazes.
Eight or nine big men with big appetites together? Even a barbecue would cost a fortune, let alone seafood. With their monthly salary, where would they get the money to splurge?
Meanwhile.
Area for Team Seven.
Although Xu Mo had mentioned taking everyone out for seafood, the officers still considered Xu Mo's financial situation.
It wouldn't be good to let their new captain spend too much right away.
"Captain, let's skip the feast. It's too expensive. You've been here for a short time, and you haven't had a chance to dine with them before. You don't know how much these guys can eat. They're like bottomless pits, never satisfied..."
"Yeah, let's just go to the food stall. It's economical and the taste is pretty good. That's usually where we gather for meals."
"Or how about we go Dutch? That way, it won't cost much per person."
Xu Mo smiled and waved his hand: "What's the big deal about spending some money? Since you've joined Team Seven, you're all like brothers to me. What's a little money compared to having fun? Let's not even mention going Dutch. That would be embarrassing for me."
When it came to money, Xu Mo wasn't lacking. He was practically swimming in it! With tens of millions in his bank account, could he not afford to treat his team?
Team Seven was newly formed, and Xu Mo needed to build camaraderie and strengthen the team's cohesion. Spending money on a feast was the simplest and most direct method.
Seeing Xu Mo so insistent, the team members didn't argue further.
"Hehe, thanks, Captain."
"Captain is so generous!"
"Team Seven is the best! We get a feast right from the start!"
"I've been working in Ram City for so long, and I haven't had seafood a few times. This time, I'm in luck."
"..."
The officers of Team Seven surrounded Xu Mo like stars around the moon as they left the police station.
Under Xu Mo's lead, they drove to a high-end seafood restaurant.
The restaurant's standards were very high, and the patrons coming and going were all wealthy and well-dressed individuals who clearly stood out as affluent.
Xu Mo and his team's appearance stood out in comparison.
Although they were dressed decently, they were still a cut below the well-heeled patrons.
As a result, the server's attitude towards them was a bit perfunctory, with a forced smile on their face.
"Hello, how many of you are there?"
"Six."
"Alright, sir, this way please."
After being seated, the server brought over the menu and handed one to each of them: "Take a look and let me know what you'd like to order."
Upon glancing at the menu, the officers were stunned. A meal here wasn't cheap!
They exchanged glances and whispered among themselves.
"Holy cow! A single soup costs several hundred? That money would be enough for us to eat until we can't move at the food stall!"
"I think I'm seeing things... can you check? The price for one king crab is two thousand? Did they accidentally add an extra zero? What kind of crab is that expensive? Made of gold?"
"Even Tang Monk's flesh isn't that pricey! Maybe we should leave. We can't let the captain spend so much."
"..."
Their discussion was quiet, but their shocked and wide-eyed expressions couldn't be hidden.
The server, although she didn't catch what they were saying, clearly saw their expressions.
She couldn't help but feel impatient. If they couldn't afford it, why come in? Wasn't this just wasting her time and her fake smile?
At that moment, after glancing at the menu, Xu Mo spoke up.
He spread the menu flat on the table and pointed at several items on it.
"This, this, and this..."
The server glanced and saw that Xu Mo had pointed to the cheapest items on the menu—soups and appetizers.
Who orders like this? Even if you're picking the cheapest items, there's a limit. Why order so many soups and appetizers?
It was obvious that Xu Mo was trying to save face by pretending to be generous, unable to afford the expensive dishes but too embarrassed to leave directly, so he symbolically ordered a bunch of the cheapest items.
The server couldn't help but prepare to remind him.
"Sir, the items you've chosen are mostly appetizers and soups. Maybe you'd like to..."
"And this... Forget the ones I just pointed out. Except for those, bring me one of everything else on the menu. That should be enough for now. We can order more if we need to... Oh, what did you say?"
Server: ???
"Excuse me, sir, did you just say... everything except the items you pointed out, bring one of each?" The server's expression changed dramatically, almost as if she thought her ears were playing tricks on her.
"Yes, except for the ones I pointed out, bring one of everything else." Xu Mo repeated his order: "Any problem?"
"No, no, no problem." The server kept shaking her head.
At this moment, her previous impatience and perfunctory attitude had completely disappeared, replaced by shock. Additionally, her face now showed a hint of flattery, as if she wanted to curry favor with Xu Mo.
She had never seen anyone order so extravagantly before. Ordering every single main dish except for appetizers and soups? How wealthy must he be?
The server straightened up, adopting the proper etiquette for serving guests, and slightly bent down, smiling: "Then, sir, do you have any other requests?"
"No." Xu Mo said: "But... I liked your previous attitude. You know, the one that was a bit arrogant. Can you go back to that?"
"..."
"Alright, sir."
Explosive Plot Song Gua crossed over into another world, bringing along a whole crew of his doppelgangers—all of them mischief-makers. This was a world where everyone could choose a class. Song Gua became a "Bondweaver," capable of borrowing power, while his doppelgangers took on a wide variety of classes, covering just about everything. The number of doppelgangers grew day by day, each one a talented individual with a charming way of speaking. Under Song Gua's brilliant leadership, they would "greet" each other daily and engage in friendly "sparring," pulling off one major scheme after another on Earth. Sometimes they were bandits—stealing bosses, plundering mines, snatching resources. Sometimes they were saviors—descending like divine warriors to face world bosses threatening to massacre cities. Sometimes they even went undercover, infiltrating various major factions to stir up trouble from within, keeping their enemies constantly on edge. To prevent their doppelganger abilities from being exposed, Song Gua made them wear masks with mahjong tile patterns and don Taoist robes in various colors. "Remember, in front of outsiders, call me 'The Dice.'" "Got it! Boss!" "Not 'Boss'—it's 'The Dice.' Think about the vibe, pay attention to the vibe." "Yes! Boss!" "For crying out loud..." From then on, whenever they appeared, they would have their own theme song playing: ~Hey~ paying respects at the mountain stronghold at night~ whose arm is draped over whose shoulder~ gather your courage and follow along...
grated, and just when he finally managed to get into an elite academy, he discovered that he actually had a system, and the way to earn rewards was extremely ridiculous. So for the sake of rewards, he had no choice but to start acting ridiculous as well. Su Cheng: "It's nothing but system quests after all." But later, what confused Su Cheng was that while he was already quite ridiculous, he never expected those serious characters to gradually become ridiculous too. And the way they looked at him became increasingly strange... (This synopsis doesn't do it justice, please read the full story)
Resolve] Gu Yang was once a true disciple of the Falling Cloud Sect, but after failing to break through to the Foundation Establishment stage, his cultivation regressed, his foundation was damaged, his lifespan was nearing its end, and he was about to be demoted to a menial servant. At his moment of despair, he awakened the [Daily Intelligence System]. By refreshing it daily, he could learn about countless hidden opportunities and secrets within the cultivation world! [Today's intelligence has been refreshed] [White Intelligence: One month ago, the Foundation Establishment spiritual item "Profound Ice Spirit Marrow" used by the host to attempt his breakthrough contained a trace of the poison "Bone-Corrobing Spirit-Dissolving Powder".] [Purple Intelligence: Tonight during the Yin hour (3-5 AM), a wisp of "Golden Crow Primordial Flame" will overflow... If this flame is devoured, it can recast the shattered cultivation foundation, fully restore cultivation, and awaken the one-in-ten-thousand—Primordial Supreme Yang Body. [Click to view coordinates]] [Golden Intelligence: Shen Qingyue, a Golden Core elder of the Falling Cloud Sect who possesses the Nine Yin Body, suffers from backlash of cold energy every full moon night, causing her strength to plummet and excruciating pain. Grand Elder Zhao Wuji has secretly bribed Shen Qingyue's personal maid, Hongxiu, and learned the rear gate array node of the protective formation "Clouds and Mist Veiling the Sun Array". Tomorrow late at night, he intends to take advantage of Shen Qingyue's flare-up of the cold poison, when she is weak and unable to resist, to use a secret technique to refine her into a cauldron and force her into a Daoist partnership. [Click to view coordinates]] The cultivation world is a jungle where the strong prey on the weak, and human hearts are as treacherous as ghosts? Sorry, but I can read the script! From then on, relying on his informational advantage, Gu Yang proceeded step by step with careful planning. Seizing opportunities, plundering fortunes. Selling intelligence. Playing rivals against each other. Step by step, he ultimately became the Immortal Emperor!
close your eyes and open them again, only to find yourself transmigrated into the role of a villainous male supporting character. Readers familiar with urban wish-fulfillment novels know that it is only through the relentless antics of the villainous male supporting character that the plot between the male and female leads can progress. As the villainous male supporting character, Long Aotian not only has to bully the female lead, harass the second female lead, and flirt with the third female lead, but he also has to go all out to antagonize the male lead. In the end, when his body is discovered, he is still clutching half a moldy fried dough stick in his hand. Fully aware of the plot, Long Aotian is determined to change his fate, starting with the female lead! In the beginning, the female lead lacks confidence: "Big brother, I hope I didn't scare you?" In the middle, the female lead treads carefully: "Brother Long, please don't hit me, okay?" Later on, the female lead becomes coquettishly clingy: "Aotian, it's time to pay the 'public grain' tonight." Long Aotian's legs go weak, and he feels like crying: "I taught you to be thick-skinned, not shameless!"
