366: Chapter 366 The meeting ended, each person with their own thoughts!

The captains nodded one after another, deciding to give Adjutant Li Yitong a chance for the time being.

The tense atmosphere in the meeting area finally eased significantly.

Ruan Li patted the Red Giant's thigh beside her and gave him a look.

Hao Ke snorted two streams of hot air from his nostrils, then his body slowly shrank, and his skin returned to its original state.

"The departments have been divided. Finally, there is one more matter regarding the funding support plan for each department."

Lin Xiao continued, "All operational funding for the departments will be distributed by me uniformly. Additionally, combat members of the Strategy Department will receive extra high amounts of stardust rewards every time they go on a mission, and they will enjoy the highest priority in the distribution of equipment and skill books."

"Oh, this policy is great!"

Upon hearing this, Fan Sinian was the first to not be able to sit still.

"Everyone, this is a great opportunity to enhance your strength! I was just an ordinary passenger at the beginning, and back then I didn't even have a decent weapon; I had to rely on my fists to fight zombies. But ever since I started killing monsters with Brother Xiao, look at me..."

He spread his arms and gestured to everyone around, especially turning towards the few captains who had just boarded the train, his voice raising a few decibels.

"A full set of Level 3 gear, a Level 3 shield, a top-tier Level 4 spear, and over a dozen skills. In the third stage, this setup is pretty good, right? It was all earned!"

The equipment strength of all the captains present was not low; even the worst was a Level 3 set.

Fang Yuan looked at the shameless Fan Sinian and shook his head helplessly.

He leaned back in his chair, propped the scabbard of his horse-slaying saber against the edge of the table, and added with a smile, "Actually, this reward policy that Brother Xiao mentioned already existed when the first stage began."

"From the very first team battle, Brother Xiao would distribute equipment and supplies to us. At the beginning, we were dirt poor, but now, we have everything we need—stardust, equipment, and supplies!"

As he said this, his gaze inadvertently swept over Chao Yin, who was standing behind Princess Xiyao. He paused on her face for less than a second before moving it away as if nothing had happened.

Meanwhile, Chen Pingan remained with his arms crossed over his horizontal blade, sitting at the head of the right side of the conference table.

He was wearing Level 4 individual pieces, each with high added attributes or rare traits, and his panel stats were enough to leave same-level sets far behind.

"Without Brother Xiao, I wouldn't be where I am today."

Chen Pingan, who had been silent for a long time, only said this short sentence.

Lin Xiao stood up, his gaze sweeping over everyone's faces one by one.

Some of these people had been following him since the first stage, and others had been at odds with him not long ago.

Now, they were all sitting around this table.

"Our survival war has only just begun."

Lin Xiao spoke, his voice becoming serious, "But please rest assured, I will lead you all the way forward!"

Afterwards, the meeting continued.

Lin Xiao gave some instructions regarding the combat details for the Desert Temple, as well as the development plans for each department.

After some discussion, the time had already reached past nine in the evening.

The meeting ended, and the captains left one after another, returning to their respective territories to rest.

Captain Xie Yun stopped for half a step when she reached the door and turned around.

Her gaze paused for a moment on that huddled figure, then she withdrew it and turned to Lin Xiao, who was seeing them off.

"Train Conductor, I am not targeting you; I just don't think highly of her."

Captain Xie Yun lowered her voice, "After all, in that kind of environment, a person's thoughts and actions might be influenced to a certain extent!"

"I will pay close attention to it," Lin Xiao replied. "If there is any anomaly, I will deal with it immediately."

Captain Xie Yun nodded and turned to leave.

The meeting room gradually emptied.

Adjutant Li Yitong was still kneeling by the conference table, sobbing with her head down.

Captain Xie Yun's slap just now had been without reservation; half of her cheek was already swollen high, showing a shocking blue-purple color, mixed with tears and bloodstains.

Lin Xiao came before her and stood still.

There was no comfort, only a calm statement: "As I said just now, if you want to establish a firm foothold on the Astral Express, you must rely on yourself. I cannot provide you with too much assistance; your past identity is there, and if I step in to speak for you, it will be counterproductive. Do you understand?"

"I understand." Adjutant Li Yitong raised her sleeve to wipe away her tears messily and nodded.

Lin Xiao turned to Jing Hua: "Take Adjutant Li Yitong and those two adjutants in the restroom, and find them a vacant room."

He paused, then added another sentence to Adjutant Li Yitong: "Convey a message to those two adjutants for me: if they can contribute to the Astral Express, they can stay. If they are unwilling to contribute their strength, then I am sorry, the only thing left for them is a dead end!"

Adjutant Li Yitong stood up, her steps still a bit unsteady.

She bowed deeply to Lin Xiao, then followed behind Jing Hua, lowering her head as she passed through the Airlock and left the territory.

The entire territory became quiet again.

Jiang Wanwan began to tidy up the scattered cups on the conference table.

Wen Yiran had already spread out a blank material allocation sheet, frowning as she began to write and draw on it.

Judging by the content, it was probably the development plan for the Logistics Department.

Obviously, she had been holding back a belly full of ideas for a long time and was just waiting for the opportunity to put them into action.

Meanwhile, Tian Xiwei was still sitting in her original seat, her hands clutching the corners of her clothes.

The moment Adjutant Li Yitong was slapped down in public just now, she had frozen completely.

After all, this was Sister Tong, with whom she had recorded variety shows and pulled all-nighters together.

She had pleaded with Lin Xiao to get her a chance.

But now, she didn't know if this favor had been used in the wrong place.

"Brother Xiao..." Tian Xiwei spoke softly, her voice tinged with timidity, "Should I not have done that?"

"This is human nature; it's understandable," Lin Xiao chuckled. "Besides, the burden on your shoulders is not light. Not only do you have to assist in managing the Finance Department, but you also have to find a way to make Adjutant Li Yitong genuinely submit to us."

Tian Xiwei nodded vigorously, revealing a bright smile, "Mm, I will work hard. Regarding the Finance Department..."

"Don't be afraid, I'm here," Jiang Wanwan stopped what she was doing and walked to Xiao Tian's side.

"Let's work hard together, and later we can recruit some additional personnel to build up the work of the Finance Department bit by bit."

She raised her hand to tuck a stray lock of hair from Tian Xiwei's temple behind her ear, her gaze calm and firm.

"Since a few of us cannot provide enough assistance on the battlefield, we must share more of the burden for Lin Xiao when it comes to managing the Astral Express."

Tian Xiwei pouted slightly and rubbed against Jiang Wanwan's arm, "Wanwan is the best..."

Lin Xiao stood on the side, watching this scene without making a sound.

His gaze became very gentle, as if something was slowly melting in his eyes.

A moment later, Jing Hua returned.

"My Lord, those three have been arranged in Room 07-21. The Merfolk Warriors' residence is right next door; if there is any anomaly, we will know immediately!"

"Well done." Lin Xiao nodded with a smile.

He turned around and gestured towards the second floor with his chin, "Let's all go upstairs. It's getting late, and it'll be time for bed soon."

Jiang Wanwan, having finished tidying the table, understood and pulled Wen Yiran and Tian Xiwei, who was still rubbing her eyes, upstairs together.

Jing Hua also followed, and as she walked, she took off her light armor and changed into more loose and comfortable loungewear.