Chapter 113 Flower Maid
It has been several days since Su Xia came to the garrison, and this is her first time in the cafeteria.
Obviously, the cafeteria was not in a remote place, but near the square... Su Xia remembered that when she followed everyone across the square, everyone almost subconsciously stayed away from the cafeteria. Even if they passed by, they didn't want to pass by, and they had to speed up when passing by.
The cafeteria is a beautiful building with a beautiful environment. Su Xia likes the tall and lush banyan trees in front of the cafeteria The lush canopy of the banyan tree completely blocks the road in front of the cafeteria. Only a few spots of light fall on the concrete floor, which feels very special. There are also those classic street lamps standing on the roadside.
Just thinking about it, the person who manages this big cafeteria is London, the most famous dark cooking master in the garrison, Su Xia feels a little worried. If she had known this would happen, she would never have arranged London to be the chef. Aren't Yixian's legs beautiful? Aren't Fusang's breasts big... It seems that there is something wrong.
In short, the Victory ran away, and only Su Xia, the admiral, and L20, the secretary ship, came and stood at the entrance of the cafeteria, and no one was willing to go in front. L20 looked quite silly, and indeed she was, but she was not that silly, and she knew the danger.
Su Xia took a deep breath, looked back at L20, and reminded him, "We are together, no one can run away."
"No." L20 wanted to run away, but he didn't have the courage.
At last they entered the great dining-hall.
Su Xia felt that this place was a bit like the cafeteria in his university, except that the decoration was better, and the tables, chairs and floors were cleaner. There was no dust on the table. The floor tiles were shiny, and it was exaggerated... Evil thoughts came to Su Xia, and she wanted to wear a skirt and walk in front. I wonder if she can see it?
I got information from everyone. No one usually comes to this place. Why is it so clean, instead of being covered with dust and cobwebs? After thinking for a while, Su Xia didn't have an answer. He walked to the window and looked up at the menu posted on it.
The menu was naturally not like in the game where you could only set three items. There were only those three items. Su Xia remembered the menu he had set, one for toast to increase experience points, one for spicy strips mainly for daily tasks, and he couldn't remember what the remaining menu was.
In any case, whether in the game or here, the food of the ship girls is not like the steel bars and aluminum bars set in many novels and games, but black tea scones, grilled fish miso soup, macarons, black bread... Su Xia feels very relieved that the ship girls can enjoy food like humans.
"L20, have you ever eaten at Stargazing?" Su Xia suddenly asked while looking at the menu.
"No."
"Would you like to try it?" Su Xia said, "Look up at the starry sky. It sounds beautiful just by the name."
"Admiral, don't fool me." L20 said, "I know what it means to look up at the stars."
Su Xia remained calm and said, "Then you must not know the origin of the dish "Looking Up at the Stars."
"……have no idea."
"It is said that it originated in the 16th century. At that time, there was a storm on the sea and no one dared to go out to sea to fish. A small fishing village in England was facing a great crisis. One day, a man went out to sea for the sake of the whole village, despite the storm. He overcame all difficulties and caught enough fish for the whole village. To praise and thank him, the villagers put the seven kinds of fish he caught into the pie. And to prove that there were really fish in it, they deliberately left the fish heads exposed. This is the origin of the Stargazing Pie."
"Impressive... Is the admiral so knowledgeable?" L20 said, "I know nothing."
Su Xia couldn't help but look at L20 again to make sure she wasn't being sarcastic.
"What about the eel jelly?" L20 asked. "Is there any source?"
"Jelly eels..." Su Xia said, "It was a cold winter, and the surface of the Thames River was almost frozen. The little boy named John lived in the slums. He had two parents who worked in factories and a lovely sister. At that time, we only know how glorious Victorian Britain was, but we don't know... No, I can't make it up."
"Ah, did the admiral make that up on the spot?" L20 had been listening with great interest, but for a moment he didn't know what to say.
"Yes, I made it up. I made it up on the spot." Su Xia said, "I have no idea where eel jelly came from. I have never even eaten eel jelly."
"I've never eaten eel jelly either..." L20 asked, "Was the story about looking up at the stars just now made up by the Admiral?"
"That's true. I saw it on the Internet." Su Xia said, "But I don't know if it was made up by someone else. I remember that I seemed to have seen several versions about the origin of Looking Up at the Stars."
"oh."
They just glanced at the menu and prepared to head to the kitchen.
There is nothing to see in the hall, but it is certain that London's management is also shining. The tables and floors are clean, without a speck of dust, proving that the cleanliness here is not because there are no guests, but because it is cleaned from time to time. However, the most important function of a canteen is to provide meals for everyone, and everything else is icing on the cake.
On the way to the kitchen, I saw a figure walking towards me from afar. The cicadas were chirping loudly . There were windows in the corridor. At this moment, the sun shone into the corridor from the windows. Light dust was flying in the sun. I don't know why she walked in the corridor like a ghost. Su Xia stood in front of L20, as if facing a great enemy.
The man seemed to have spotted them and quickened his pace. When he got closer, he shouted, "Admiral, and L20, good morning."
L20 had just arrived at the garrison not long ago. The secretary ship was originally a fake one, and was of the German type, which was at odds with the British. The other party was also a staff member of the forbidden area, and she did not know the other party.
Su Xia had learned about the staff of the cafeteria in advance. London was the center, radiating to her sisters and friends. If someone didn't understand, they would think that London was nepotism. People who understood knew that they were just huddling together for warmth.
Su Xia recognized it at a glance, the cute maid walking towards her...who was the super cute maid? It was Shropshire.
HMS Shropshire is the fourth ship of the Royal Navy's London-class cruisers. She is the only warship named after the British county of Shropshire.
In the game, Shropshire first appeared in a derivative game of the game played by Su Xia. Because of her beautiful illustrations and her love of growing flowers, she was affectionately called the Flower Maid by players. For some reason, that game was discontinued, and the official gradually transferred the unique characters in that game to this game, and Shropshire was one of them.
Although as a London-class heavy cruiser, even the modified London is no better than this, Shropshire's combat effectiveness can be said to be the lowest, with no sense of existence. Combat effectiveness is temporary, and beauty is a lifelong thing. Shropshire's portrait is so beautiful that Su Xia likes it very much.
The game illustrations are so beautiful, and the real person is even more beautiful. Su Xia was glad that he did not dismiss London with a cold order and replace him with someone else to manage.
Imagine that London left in disgrace, and her sister probably wasn't much better... The lower body cannot be allowed to control the upper body. Removing London from her position is something worth celebrating, but I really can't bear to hurt that maid who is as beautiful as a flower.
Su Xia took a deep breath.
Shropshire is lovely, and London is not lovely, everyone is so lovely. It may hurt everyone, so cold reforms are definitely not needed... Of course, it doesn't mean that just because the girls are lovely, necessary reforms should be avoided. If possible, be as gentle as possible.
After all, now is not the key to the survival of the garrison. Everyone has been living well, except for the lack of a large cafeteria. There are still izakayas , Chinese restaurants... anyway, seven or eight places to eat. There is no construction without destruction. Only when the disease is serious will drastic measures be taken. How can a large number of people be laid off for a good reason?
In short, the garrison should be a home, even if the child is clumsy, the parents can't reject him coldly. It's not a company or enterprise, where layoffs can be made at will with a single order.
Shaking off those messy thoughts, Su Xia greeted, "Good morning, Shropshire."
L20 finally knew who the other person was, and she greeted him.
"Why are the admiral and L20 here?" Shropshire asked curiously. She was a gentle girl, not a very smart one. She couldn't think of what the purpose of the admiral and the secretary ship coming to this large cafeteria with no guests at the same time could be.
Su Xia wanted to scratch her head, what should she say?
