Wasteland Border Inspector-Chapter 249 - 116: The Reverse Side of the Coin, Guardian Extraordinary!
Seizing the last few minutes before full charge, Cheng Ye quickly headed towards the restroom next to the lounge.
He turned on the faucet, cupping cold water in his hands and splashing it onto his face.
Tap water after a significant drop in temperature carried a biting chill, probably only a few degrees.
Like countless fine needles lightly prickling the skin, it instantly dispersed the remnants of drowsiness, even the soreness in his temples eased considerably, and he felt invigorated all over.
"Since practicing martial arts, my energy recovery rate has become much faster."
Cheng Ye looked up at the mirror covered in a thin layer of frost, brushing his fingers past the corner of his eyes, "I only slept less than four hours last night, yet it feels more rejuvenating than when I used to sleep seven or eight hours before the journey."
The figure in the mirror still had a bit of red veins in the eyes, but there was hardly any sign of fatigue on the face, the jawline was tight, and the sharpness between the brows remained.
This is the benefit of deep sleep.
Unlike modern society, where many people sleep enough hours, but still wake up groggy, disturbed by fragmented dreams.
"It should also be the enhancement brought by the Wild Grass Physique."
Cheng Ye tugged at the corners of his mouth in the mirror, secretly delighted.
The bonus brought by the Level 3 Physique Gift is simply beyond imagination, not only has strength increased, reactions are faster, energy absorption efficiency improved, even sleep efficiency has doubled, like tuning the body to a high-efficiency operating mode.
I really wonder if when I reach Level 5, or even higher physique gifts, will I not even need to sleep anymore?
Just like those special mutant beasts, regaining energy and strength by basking in the sun!
After washing his face and returning to the bus, it was exactly seven o’clock.
After the charging pile stopped, he summoned the pendant, and the power in the top right corner of the panel returned to 100% again.
"I still have to wait for the factory on the pedestrian street to be built, only then will I feel assured using my own line, otherwise coming here to charge every day with a guilty conscience, always fearing being caught red-handed and unable to explain..."
Cheng Ye placed the charging gun back, his fingers gliding over the operation screen of the charging pile, watching the jumping kilowatt-hour record, his brows couldn’t help but raise a bit.
Two recharges overnight, with a total charge of over seven hundred kilowatt-hours, this is absolutely the most satisfying charge since crossing over.
But in terms of risk, it is much less than charging at home or stealing electricity from various places previously.
If caught before, he had no capability to explain.
Now it’s different, as long as it is not discovered on the spot and investigated, even if someone questions last night’s charging capacity later, he can easily attribute it to the antics of the Void Mist.
As for rigorous investigation, not necessary, seven hundred kilowatt-hours of electricity and that’s all.
Engineering vehicles frequently come with five hundred kilowatt batteries, working all day can easily consume over a thousand kilowatt-hours.
As long as he’s not charging seven hundred kilowatt-hours daily, even if occasionally caught by the backend for anomalies, it’s unlikely he’ll be summoned for strict scrutiny.
Most likely, it will be an unresolved case after some investigation.
There’s a small chance someone might question him, and having a plausible excuse is enough.
Moreover, it’s a matter of time difference, the investigation would certainly take quite a bit of time.
By the time all processes are completed, his strength and status might have already taken another step up.
By then, even seven hundred kilowatt-hours, or more, will be easier to explain.
"Sir, you are awake!"
Hearing the commotion, Long suddenly poked his head out, and upon seeing Cheng Ye standing by the charging pile, hurriedly patted the shoulders of a few young men beside him. 𝙛𝓻𝒆𝓮𝒘𝙚𝙗𝒏𝙤𝙫𝓮𝒍.𝓬𝒐𝙢
Everyone bounced up like springs, standing straight in just over ten seconds, their eyes clear, with no trace of just waking up.
Cheng Ye nodded secretly in approval.
True to being from the Pioneer Corps, even after so many years of retirement, they haven’t lost their responsiveness and discipline.
"Later I have to go on duty at the South Inspection Station, no time to handle these matters."
Cheng Ye fished out Uncle Dong’s shop keys from his backpack.
He didn’t have time to go back and transport the dried fish, rice and flour inside, but fortunately, Long could help.
Long quickly took the keys: "At your command!"
"Go find someone to first do the waterproofing for the shop." Cheng Ye pointed at the supplies piled by the car, clearly instructing, "Go straight to Engineer Liu, and tell him it’s my idea, have him bring the engineering team over today, especially focus on the basement, ensuring no flooding even if it rains heavily, don’t skimp on materials, put everything on my tab."
"Clean out the trash, and dismantle any damaged cabinets."
He paused, adding, "Have the workers first document what it looks like inside, then look for new materials to make a set of new cabinets, as much as possible retain the original layout of the shop, I have use for that."
"Also, these dried fish, rice, flour, and oil, temporarily store them in the community, once the waterproofing is done, have someone move them inside."
Cheng Ye thought a bit, "It should be done by the afternoon, I’ll come over to look in the evening."
"Rest assured, sir!"
Long pounded his chest with a resounding sound, "For more significant matters I may not be able to assist you, but for such minor ones, rest assured leaving them to Long, guaranteed it’ll be neatly done without a hitch!"
Unexpectedly, Master Zhang next to him also leaned over after hearing, "Inspector Cheng, I’m familiar with cabinets, used to be in the carpentry team, after clearing the trash I’ll draft a design, it’ll look exactly like before and be sturdy too!"
"That’s great, having your help really puts my mind at ease."
Cheng Ye felt satisfied inside.
A capable person supported by three helpers, things indeed go more smoothly.
Now he only has reliable personnel in the Buffer Zone.
In the future, like Li Changfeng in Zone B4, he’ll need to gradually cultivate his own trusted aides within the inspection station, otherwise chasing after every little affair himself, where would he have the time and energy for more important matters.
