124: Sudden color blindness

Jiang Fei brought a packet of green-packaged instant noodles: "Xiao Shi, what color is this?"

"Gray!"

The next second, Jiang Xiaoshi scratched his head hesitantly: "Shouldn't rattan pepper flavored instant noodles be green?"

Su Liuyuan was a little worried: "Captain, I'd like to ask for a day off to take Xiao Shi to the Hospital for a check-up."

The little guy was mischievous and made everyone happy every day; he quite liked him.

Jiang Fei agreed: "I'll ask the branch store staff if they've encountered similar situations."

"If so, we'll take them for a check-up together. It's also a good time for me to deliver Chu Xia's supplies for the week."

Unexpectedly, Jiang Zhengkang and Han Yang, two alumni, had recently started to become colorblind.

The MPV could seat six people. Su Liuyuan drove them first, while Jiang Fei drove the pickup truck to Xiao Chuxia's dormitory.

After Jiang Mengyi was expelled, Xiao Chuxia canceled her application to change dormitories. She now lived alone. The last time Jiang Fei visited, she had given her a spare key.

This way, Jiang Fei could still deliver supplies when Xiao Chuxia wasn't around.

After taking out the supplies from the Supermarket warehouse and placing them in the living room, Jiang Fei locked the door and left, heading to the Hospital to meet up with Su Liuyuan and the others.

With Xiao Chuxia's help in finding a doctor, all the examinations were quickly completed.

"Miss, they are suffering from sudden color weakness, not colorblindness, due to long-term malnutrition combined with the effects of high temperatures."

"Moreover, everyone is anemic and has low immunity."

"We're fine; we usually eat a rich variety of foods and don't lack nutrients."

Xiao Chuxia sighed softly and continued: "Recently, many people have developed sudden color weakness. Since the flood, everyone has been eating instant and convenient foods. Their nutrition hasn't kept up, and over time, their bodies have become depleted."

Survivors could only choose between survival and health.

Jiang Fei: "How should they recuperate?"

"The doctor prescribed oral vitamins and medication. They need to take them on time every day and eat more fruits, vegetables, and meat products."

"Xiao Shi's condition is the most severe. He is young and still developing. If he doesn't recuperate, he might have permanent color weakness."

After understanding the situation, Jiang Fei took her identity card to the first floor to swipe for points.

Seeing a doctor at the Safety Shelter's Hospital wasn't expensive, and the points the Rescue Team gave her each month were enough to cover the consultation and medication fees.

Xiao Chuxia still had work to do, so Jiang Fei didn't stay to bother her. She and Su Liuyuan drove back to Ping An Supermarket.

Jiang Zhengkang felt a bit awkward: "Fei Fei, you don't need to give me this month's supplies. Consider it points for seeing the doctor and buying medicine."

Han Yang & Jiang Xiaoshi: "I don't need mine either."

The other two alumni exchanged glances but said nothing.

"Seeing a doctor is an employee benefit; don't overthink it."

Jiang Fei pondered for a moment and then said: "The store originally provided one meal in the afternoon, such as self-heating hotpot or pre-made dishes. Starting today, we will add a freshly cooked meal in the evening."

"The second floor of the branch store is spacious enough to accommodate all of us for cooking with a generator."

"I will provide the location, cooking utensils, and seasonings, ensuring at least three vegetarian and three meat dishes per meal. Each of you must also contribute some supplies, such as a small amount of oil, rice, sausages, dried vegetables, and so on."

Doing this was, firstly, to make them feel no psychological burden and eat freely, and secondly, to prevent them from developing a habit of free-loading.

A small kindness is remembered, but a large one can breed resentment. She was adding meals to help the staff recover and be able to recognize the color of gold, not to raise ungrateful people to bite her.

As for Yao Jin and Niu Er, Jiang Fei didn't consider them.

Yaos Father sent people to deliver meals every day—two meat, one vegetable, and one soup—so they didn't lack nutrition.

Ling Zhaorui had excellent treatment at the Planting Base, with meat at every meal. She also frequently sent fruits and vegetables from the Supermarket, so he couldn't possibly be malnourished.

Su Liuyuan agreed: "This is a good idea. If everyone has no objections, let's go to the branch store to cook now."

"This is the first time we're doing this tonight, Captain. Can you be the head chef?"

He was craving the Captain's cooking!

Jiang Fei nodded in agreement: "Go pick up Chu Xia and Lu Yu, and come eat together."

"No problem." Su Liuyuan grabbed his car keys and left.

Jiang Zhengkang and the others had no objections to Jiang Fei's decision; they only felt they were getting a good deal.

Just as they were about to go upstairs to the second floor of the branch store to get busy, two teammates called out to Jiang Fei.

"Boss, we think your new rule is unreasonable. Since seeing a doctor and taking medicine are employee benefits, why do we have to contribute supplies for meals?"

"We're not like you, with two stores and a constant supply of goods. We can only tighten our belts and save food every day. If you want to implement the new rule, I think you should give us a raise."

"That's right, we walk from the Common sleeping area to West Street every day. Several times, we almost suffered heatstroke and fainted. A high-temperature subsidy would also be fine."

Jiang Zhengkang couldn't stand it anymore: "After the temperature rose, did the store give you fewer cooling supplies?"

"People shouldn't be so greedy."

Han Yang: "Ping An Supermarket has the best benefits of all stores. What are you dissatisfied with? Apologize to the Boss quickly."

The two stopped talking, staring silently at Jiang Fei, as if the matter wouldn't be over if she didn't agree.

Jiang Fei took the medicine from their hands: "If you don't want to work, you don't have to."

"Uncle, kick them out of the store."

Having spent some time together, Jiang Zhengkang felt a pang of reluctance, but he didn't plead for them. He took a broom and shooed the two out.

"You can't kick us out! We haven't even been paid this month!"

"Boss, I don't want a raise anymore! Please don't fire me!"

Bang—

Jiang Fei pulled out her gun and placed it on the table.

The two instantly shut up, looking at the closed store door, filled with regret.

If they had known that asking for a raise would get them kicked out, they would have died before saying anything!

Fearing the gun in Jiang Fei's hand, the two dared not linger, walking away with many backward glances.

Inside the store.

Han Yang was reluctant to see his two alumni go. After agonizing for a few minutes, he cautiously asked: "Boss, do they still have a chance to come back?"

"Do you want to leave too?"

Jiang Fei's attitude was clear: if she didn't want them, she didn't want them. If he helped plead, he could leave with them. Han Yang immediately dismissed the idea of speaking up for them.

Everyone had their own fate; he had to respect others' destinies.

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There weren't many people out tonight, so Jiang Fei simply hung a 'Closed' sign on the door and shut the store early.

Knowing that Jiang Fei was going to cook, Yao Jin left work and rode in Niu Er's car.

He was afraid of being poisoned by the poor! Wasn't it better to go home and eat roasted chicken!

The small warehouse at the branch store had a backup generator, which Jiang Zhengkang moved upstairs.

Zhou Wanqing and the others were responsible for tidying up the office and converting it into a kitchen.

Jiang Fei, meanwhile, drove to a secluded street, ran the air conditioning for a while, creating the illusion of retrieving items.

When enough time had passed, she drove back to the store with a cart full of cooking utensils, seasonings, and ingredients, and together with everyone, moved them upstairs to the second floor.

"Does anyone know how to cook?"

Zhou Wanqing timidly raised her hand: "I can wash vegetables."

Jiang Zhengkang: "My knife skills are decent."

Han Yang and Jiang Xiaoshi sat obediently: "We can carry dishes."

Well, another group of people who couldn't cook.

Jiang Fei resignedly walked into the kitchen to prepare the meat.

Zhou Wanqing cooked the rice, and Jiang Zhengkang washed and prepared the vegetables.

Jiang Fei planned to make cold dishes, hot and sour shredded potatoes, stir-fried vegetables, mushroom soup, Coke chicken wings, radish stewed beef, garlic shrimp, and stir-fried pig liver.

These were all easy-to-make dishes.

With generous portions of each dish, it would be enough for eight people.

The second floor had air conditioning, so it wasn't hot, but there was no range hood. Jiang Fei didn't plan to open the windows to air out the smell.

The stove was by the window, and she was afraid of catching a cold from the alternating hot and cold air.

She would open the doors and windows to ventilate after everyone finished eating.

When Zhou Wanqing and Jiang Zhengkang finished their tasks, Jiang Fei began to stir-fry.

Su Liuyuan also picked up Lu Yu and Xiao Chuxia.

Jiang Fei didn't need help, so Xiao Chuxia found Zhou Wanqing and enthusiastically linked arms with her.

"This is my first time here, pretty Miss. Can you show me around?"

"Okay." Zhou Wanqing shyly introduced the store to Xiao Chuxia.

Meanwhile, Lu Yu inspected the store's wiring and fire safety measures.

After confirming there were no safety hazards, he washed his hands thoroughly and entered the kitchen, pulling out a palm-sized black drawstring cloth bag.

"This is for you."

Thinking it was gold, Jiang Fei took the small cloth bag with one hand, put it into her long pants pocket, and then into the Supermarket, but she didn't hear the system's prompt.