Song Hana walked out from behind her desk and approached Lu Luo and the others.
"I've already learned about what happened to you at the exhibition hall through other channels, and you all performed very well.
I'm sorry that such an accident occurred during an academic event. On behalf of the company, I apologize to you and offer each of you 1,000 Union Coins as a consolation."
With that, Song Hana actually bowed to Lu Luo and the others. Gu Fangyi and the others had just shown joyful expressions when Zhou Kai interrupted, saying:
"Oh, no, no! Miss Song, you're making us feel awkward. We accept your apology, but let's forget about the money. So many classmates died, and it feels wrong for us to take this money—it feels hot in our hands, and we don't feel at ease... Why are you all looking at me?"
After Zhou Kai said such a thing, even Lu Luo looked at him with a hint of displeasure. 1,000 yuan! This 1,000 yuan was undoubtedly a huge sum for them.
Even the money Lu Luo extorted from Rudy was only 875. You say you don't want 1,000 yuan? Aren't you screwing us over?
Zhou Kai also realized he seemed to have said something wrong. After thinking about it, 1,000 yuan really did seem like a lot. He looked at Song Hana with an embarrassed expression.
"How about you give the money to them? I don't need it."
Looking at the embarrassed Zhou Kai, Song Hana laughed loudly.
"Hahaha, Classmate Zhou Kai is very humorous! It's okay, no one will miss out on the 1,000 yuan, and we will also provide some consolation money to the families of the other classmates.
So, Classmate Zhou Kai, you don't need to worry too much about others. You can use this money with peace of mind."
"Is that so? Then thank you!" Zhou Kai scratched his head, revealing a simple and honest smile.
[She seems to be trying to win people over. What do you think she'll do next? I bet she's going to try and recruit you all.]
Just as the Observer hinted, Song Hana took out a contract and said to Lu Luo and the others:
"From what I understand, in this incident, all of you awakened your respective talent sequences, and it is precisely because of these talent sequences that you survived this incident.
Our Blue Sky Biotechnology Company, whether in terms of resources, heritage, or future development, is undoubtedly top-tier in the Union.
You are all excellent talents, so on behalf of Blue Sky Biotechnology, I formally invite you to join the company.
Upon joining the company, you will immediately be promoted to an official member. You can choose to immediately end your studies and start working on the front lines of the company.
Or you can continue your unfinished studies, or even pursue further education and doctorates. None of the necessary financial support will be withheld.
The future of the Union needs you young people to create it, and our Blue Sky Biotechnology is a company that can create the future.
Are you all willing to witness the future with me?"
[To be honest, this speech is nothing new. Leaders are pretty much all the same; they want their employees to work themselves to death, but only offer them empty promises.]
Lu Luo watched Song Hana's impassioned speech, but felt a bit amused. This contract was clearly a deed of servitude; signing it meant selling their lives to Blue Sky Biotechnology forever.
Coupled with the Xenomorph incident and the 3 million yuan in liquidated damages on the contract, which was almost impossible to pay back, he had already drawn a big X over Blue Sky in his mind.
There was a high probability that the Xenomorph incident was caused by Blue Sky Biotechnology, likely an on-site live experiment they conducted, and they used their lives as test subjects.
No one would think that such a company was a big happy family, right? Do you really think a company capable of activating Xenomorph is just sitting around doing nothing?
If they really accepted the grand promises, the likely outcome would be either dying outside the wall or dying in the laboratory.
A peaceful end? What are the chances that someone who knows the secrets of Blue Sky Pharmaceutical will have a peaceful end? Joining would mean putting their future fate into Song Hana's hands, which Lu Luo would absolutely not accept.
However, if he were to stick his neck out at this moment, would this woman hold a grudge?
Lu Luo absolutely could not sign a new contract at this time, but he also had to consider the risks of refusing the other party. While he was pondering, Gu Fangyi's calm voice already came from beside him.
"I apologize, Miss Song, but I feel my abilities are shallow, and now is not the time to join your esteemed company. It will not be too late to join after I complete my studies."
"Good heavens, this person is a hothead!" Lu Luo thought to himself.
[You're a good young man; joining is impossible, I'll never join a company like yours.
Although our little Lu Luo isn't very capable and usually only kills Evolved Species and absorbs energy to make a living, at this moment, he will definitely support the young man, right?]
Song Hana hadn't expected someone to refuse her so resolutely. Gu Fangyi's direct refusal made several others who had originally agreed begin to waver.
For example, Lu Luo, at this moment, naturally had to take advantage of Gu Fangyi's momentum and speak up.
"I also feel that studies are more important right now. The contract matter is too premature."
Song Hana's expression became a bit unpleasant, but it wasn't enough for her to turn hostile at this moment.
"It's alright, we still have the student assistance contract after all. Spending some time to settle down isn't a bad thing. The doors of Blue Sky Biotechnology will always be open for you."
After Lu Luo refused, Chu Qi and Wang Zheng both signed new contracts and joined Blue Sky Biotechnology Company.
What surprised Lu Luo was that Zhou Kai also refused. He had clearly said before that he wanted to join Blue Sky Biotechnology, so why did he change his mind?
Lu Luo looked at Zhou Kai, and Brother Kai nodded deeply at Lu Luo.
"We bled together."
[Good heavens, I'm just good heavens! Brother Kai is a true brother!]
Lu Luo laughed wryly, but he also nodded at Zhou Kai.
"Yes, we bled together."
...At night, in the Blue Sky Pharmaceutical lounge, Lu Luo was adapting to his physical fitness. The room was spacious, well-equipped, and besides smart devices, it had all the necessary living items.
Dinner time had passed, but Blue Sky Pharmaceutical had sent some leftover work meals as a late-night snack for Lu Luo and the others, and they looked pretty good.
The meal consisted of nutrient bars compressed from grains, some vegetables, meat, and a bottle of clear water. This meal configuration was definitely considered generous in the wasteland.
Lu Luo was very satisfied. Just as he was about to start eating, there was a sudden knock on the door.
"Thump, thump, thump!"
"Who is it?" Lu Luo glanced at the time; it was already past 11 o'clock. Who could it be?
"Thump, thump, thump!" There was no response, and the second knock on the door came again.
Lu Luo was a bit puzzled. He slowly got up and went to the door, but he didn't open it immediately; he was still quite cautious.
"Who is it? If you don't say, I won't open the door."
"Lu Luo, it's me!"
The person outside the door lowered their voice, but Lu Luo could still clearly hear that it was Zhou Kai's voice.
He opened the door and looked at the tiptoeing Zhou Kai, feeling even more confused.
"Brother Kai, aren't you resting? Why are you looking for me?"
"Look at you, saying such things. Have you forgotten, we bled together."
Lu Luo's face was covered in black lines. For the first time, he felt like he had been tricked by his own words. Seeing that Zhou Kai was carrying a tray, he let him in.
"You haven't eaten either? Come in and eat together."
"Okay!"
After the two sat down, Lu Luo immediately began to eat. He was genuinely hungry. He hadn't eaten earlier because he had been moving around a bit in the room, adapting to his new physical condition.
At this moment, he naturally wouldn't worry too much, but Zhou Kai, beside him, was still a bit hesitant. His behavior made Lu Luo even more puzzled.
"What exactly do you want? Can you just say it directly?"
"It's about my sequence. This time, I awakened two sequences, and I wanted to talk to you about them."
"You have two sequences?" Lu Luo was a bit surprised. The level of a sequence was important, but the number was equally important. Could Zhou Kai really be that kind of hidden BOSS, a chosen one?
"Yes, my first sequence is called 'Evil-Repelling Cheap Aura'!"
[Sequence C-75 - Evil-Repelling Cheap Aura: The accumulated cheap aura can ward off evil spirits. It is a very effective and powerful dispelling sequence among C-class sequences.]
Lu Luo was a bit shocked. Evil-Repelling Cheap Aura? So, talent sequences could take on such forms?
Because he awakened C75 - Evil-Repelling Cheap Aura, Zhou Kai later became 'cheap and nasty'? Warding off evil spirits sounds very powerful.
What about the second one? Is it even stranger in form? Lu Luo looked at Zhou Kai with some anticipation.
"Then what's your second sequence called?"
"Uh, what I wanted to tell you today is about the first sequence."
"Don't change the subject, quickly tell me what the second sequence is called?"
Zhou Kai was silent for a long time, and finally, reluctantly, he whispered:
"The Ambition of the Unlucky."