Zone Zero: I'm invincible now that the heavenly fire has killed Nineveh!

Seven o'clock in the afternoon.

After spending the day out, Su Chen returned to the Rabbit House. Nicole and the others had already returned from their mission and had prepared a sumptuous meal.

"Um, Nicole, did you swallow today's commission? Why are you suddenly being so generous?"

Looking at the feast spread across the table, Su Chen asked with some curiosity.

Logically speaking, they had just eaten a lavish buffet the day before yesterday, and Nicole shouldn't have been eating that well for the past week.

He couldn't think of any reason why Nicole would do this except to swallow the valuable items entrusted to her.

"No way! You're underestimating me!" Nicole said, hands on her hips, clearly annoyed. "We successfully completed the mission today, and I'm a very trustworthy person!"

"Okay, then why is dinner so lavish tonight?"

Su Chen asked with some curiosity.

"Because today is payday, we always have a big dinner with inexplicable joy on this day."

Anbi explained to Su Chen.

"Is this last month's salary?"

"Speaking of which, today is already the 20th. Is it too late to pay last month's salary at this time?"

Su Chen couldn't help but complain.

“This is this month’s salary.” Billy said proudly, “Although Boss Nicole is usually very stingy, she’s much better at paying salaries than other places.”

"That's pretty good."

Su Chen nodded in agreement, looking at Nicole with newfound respect.

There are still ten days left in this month, and if we pay the monthly salary now, it's like receiving ten days' wages in advance.

Compared to those heartless bosses before she transmigrated who would withhold ten or fifteen days' wages at a time, Nicole was incredibly kind to her employees.

At this moment, Su Chen noticed that the cat was also very happy, as if it had received a salary.

But this little cat is in a state of atonement, so it shouldn't be receiving any wages for the time being.

Su Chen asked, "Cat Demon, what's going on with you? Did you get paid too?"

"No, no." The cat squinted its eyes happily again: "Nicole gave me some pocket money, so I can buy mackerel to eat!"

She was actually quite surprised, because she hadn't done anything good before; all she had done were bad things targeting Nicole.

Unexpectedly, during her period of atonement, not only did Su Chen provide her with a large house to live in, but Nicole also gave her pocket money.

This place is far too humane.

"I see."

Su Chen understood.

It is precisely because Nicole has always been kind to her that the people of the Rabbit House are united as one.

But then again, even a cat who's only been here for two days gets pocket money, so what about his salary?

Su Chen looked at Nicole and gently rubbed his fingers together: "Nicole, where's my salary?"

Although he doesn't lack these few coins, he can't give up the fruits of his labor.

"Of course yours is ready, but I sent it to them before you came back." Nicole took out a stack of bills from her wallet and reluctantly handed them to Su Chen.

"Oh, I know."

Su Chen reached out to take it, but found some resistance.

Looking up, Nicole had her eyes closed and her face was full of reluctance.

"Su Chen, use a little more force! You have to use force to take the money!"

She didn't want to watch Tenny slip away; the pain was excruciating.

And she has experienced this painful thing three times today.

Su Chen knew that if he forced the money out at this moment, he could get his salary.

But he didn't; he had a completely new idea.

Su Chen released his grip on Tenny's hand and said with a smile, "Nicole, let's make a bet."

"Rock, paper, scissors. If you win, my salary will be yours."

"If I win, I get my salary, and how about I hug you again?"

The salary was only 500,000 dinis, which is equivalent to about 5,000 dollars.

He's willing to take the gamble.

Moreover, he will definitely win.

"This..." Nicole hesitated for a moment, but still agreed: "Don't regret it if you lose your salary to me!"

Isn't rock-paper-scissors all about luck?

She felt that she had good luck this month, not only picking up Su Chen, but also making a big splash several times.

She believed she could win.

Even if she loses, it's just a hug. As long as she's careful, she won't be bullied by Su Chen like last time.

"..."

The cat on the side seemed to be looking at something that didn't feel right.

Looking at Su Chen from the streets, she saw him as the dealer in a casino.

It may seem like gamblers have a chance to win, but in reality, the house always wins everything.

"Nicole, why don't you think about it? I don't think you can win." Cat thought about the pocket money she had just received and decided to try to persuade her.

"Don't worry, it's just rock-paper-scissors, everyone's just relying on luck!"

Nicole waved her hand, completely ignoring the cat's reminder.

"That's right, it's all about luck."

Su Chen smiled slightly and agreed.

Electromagnetic control allows him to sense a person's bioelectric currents, and he can see everything Nicole does.

However, if Nicole is incredibly lucky, her powers might disappear.

"Everyone, let's eat first. It won't do for such a sumptuous meal to get cold."

Su Chen sat down with a cheerful smile and invited the others to eat together.

Now that he has secured the victory, he should start thinking about his next move.

For example, try to get Ambition and Billy away so that he can be alone with Nicole.

So, Su Chen inquired about the details of today's commission at the dinner table: "Nicole, speaking of which, what exactly was the situation with your commission today?"

“Ahem, that’s a long story.” Nicole coughed twice and began to boast: “The commissioned item is hidden very deep in the cave, with winding paths that are more complicated than a maze, and it is guarded by countless skeletons all around.”

"For an ordinary person, let alone finding the entrusted item, it would be difficult to even get out alive!"

"Thanks to my wise leadership, we managed to navigate the maze-like paths and defeat countless skeletons..."

With some embellishment, a simple lost item request was portrayed as an epic battle, as if a Ninevehian beast had been slaughtered.

Ambi ate her meal, a puzzled look on her face. Had she gone to the same place as Nicole today? Why were their descriptions so different?

"Clap clap clap!" Su Chen clapped rhythmically when he heard the exciting part: "As expected of Boss Nicole, she is simply a role model for us!"

"Hahaha! Of course!"

Nicole laughed triumphantly, her laughter shaking with joy, completely lost in Su Chen's flattery.

That's Su Chen, who's even stronger than Xu Shou. His approval is practically the ultimate flattery in New Ellidou.

Who is not confused about this?

So, the meal was filled with laughter and joy, all thanks to Su Chen's guidance in his room, and everyone subconsciously forgot about the bet Su Chen was going to make with Nicole.

After dinner, Su Chen pulled Nicole to sit on the sofa and watch TV with a serious expression, seemingly deeply attracted by the Lido reporter who was cursing loudly on TV.

He coaxed Bal and the cat to go to the next room to rest early, while Ambly and Billy also washed up and went to sleep one by one.

At this moment, Su Chen let Nicole, who had been chatting, go back to her room to rest.

Just as the door opened, Su Chen slipped inside.

Nicole was startled and asked warily, "Su Chen, what do you want to do?"

Su Chen smiled and said to Nicole, "Nicole, I suddenly remembered our bet. I haven't gotten my wages back yet."