Chapter 412 - 127: Official Formation of the Team

"If Caicai’s bamboo isn’t for sale, then it’s just bamboo shoots." Xing Miao elegantly picked up another piece with her chopsticks.

"Don’t you sneak in to eat more." Hu Ping also grabbed a piece, leaving just one pitiful piece left on the plate.

All five pairs of chopsticks simultaneously stabbed in, fighting for it back and forth.

If we don’t finish it, we’re letting down those thirty thousand yuan.

Before, they didn’t care, but after knowing the price, this last piece was theirs.

Ai Shengping went straight to the point: "It’s just one ingredient, why is it so expensive?"

Though there are ingredients more expensive than it, bamboo can grow wildly on suitable soil. Selling for thirty thousand? It’s a bit unreasonable.

Chef Li: "I don’t know. The price was set by the boss. She said if anyone wants it, just give them the brush off with thirty thousand per jin."

Military trainee: "..." So just to brush them off? Or is the bamboo shoot worth thirty thousand?

So annoying, curious but not wanting to be the sucker.

Su Xiaocai played a winning move.

Thirty thousand yuan isn’t much for a group of researchers, but it’s not little either.

They usually do research, stretching every cent, and the huge losses from consecutive experiment failures make them value money greatly.

Bamboo shoots worth thirty thousand aren’t worth it.

The novelty was like a fleeting gaze, no one brought it up again.

At 8 PM, New World announced a notice.

The countdown to the registration deadline for the competition has begun, and the training grounds are open for free.

All participants must meet the following conditions during the competition.

Participants must enter a simulation pod with realistic simulation functionality to begin the competition. Reference models are available in the details list.

Participants must register themselves to compete, no substitutions allowed. Make sure to confirm that the personal information provided is truthful. Any falsehoods will result in a lifetime ban.

This concludes the notification, with some additional notes below.

At the time of the competition, the system will scan participants, please compete with integrity.

Nicknames can be displayed during the competition, or real names can be used.

Team competitions require a team name, which must not be repeated. Once the name is established, the number of team members cannot be changed.

Liu Xun clenched his fist: "I knew it, there’d be a day for naming. I’ve already thought of it, ’Universe Number One’."

"If you want the master to spit in your face, just say it, I can call her here right now." Wu Qingqing scolded him for being high-profile and presumptuous.

Wu Qingqing queried: "Have you named your solo competition username? It better not be ’Military Training Number One’."

Liu Xun, feigning shyness, raised a delicate hand, "I’m called Fanfan, and Hu Ping is called Feifei, Ji Heng is called Daodao."

How shameless! Why are they using this reduplicative form?

Feng Wansha and Xing Miao kept a bit of distance from them.

Hu Ping: "You believe his nonsense? A grown man, using such a cute name for what? I’ll just be Ah Ping, very down-to-earth."

"What about Ji Heng?"

"Ji Er." Ji Heng didn’t mind saying it, and this nickname sounded smooth.

Team members: As expected from you, buddy.

"So what should the team name be? Maybe we should ask the master to come up with one?"

Wu Qingqing suggested the idea, and everyone shook their heads in unison—asking Su Xiaocai to name it wouldn’t be any different from Fanfan, Feifei, Daodao.

You see her cat: Huahua, Huibai, Green Fur, Duck Pear.

The name "Invincible Love of Vegetable Planting" was probably something she racked her brains over.

Not a single one sounds like a legitimate team name.

Then, they turned their eyes to Ji Heng’s brother.

"Extraordinary Island" was thought up by Ji Li. It sounds good and fitting.

Hu Ping urged Ji Heng to ask Ji Li in the group, "Ask Brother Ji for his opinion."

"I’m afraid Brother Ji will scold me." Ji Heng was well aware of his place in Ji Li’s heart—pretty foolish, even terribly foolish.

"Get Caicai to ask Brother Ji, he likes her the most." Hu Ping came up with a cheeky idea.

But who would go talk to Su Xiaocai? Su Xiaocai was very busy.

Li Shanchun was unable to join in, he was only there to practice, not to join the team, and couldn’t help but feel a bit dejected.

Li Shanchun knew this team was sure to make it to the finals, and he wanted to compete too, even as a backup.

Wu Qingqing noticed the longing in Li Shanchun’s eyes, "Hey, newbie, you talk to my master and let her ask Brother Ji for the team name. If you manage, we’ll let you join the team."

Li Shanchun tilted his head, thinking this group might have some mental issues. Such a simple condition to join?

"Are you saying if I go, I just go?"

"In one word, will you do it or not."

Li Shanchun looked around, everyone’s eyes consistent, all agreeing with Wu Qingqing’s plan.

Grinding his teeth: "Fine."

Knowing he was a pawn, Li Shanchun could only nod in frustration and send a message to Su Xiaocai.

Su Xiaocai had just picked up a needle, her eyes showing excitement and madness.

A message came through.

Su Xiaocai held her forehead—just this matter, why couldn’t they ask Ji Li themselves?