Chapter 100 Christmas Eve
Shortly after returning from his trip to Canada, Jacques Thompson, chief consultant of TerraSave's intelligence department, officially switched from working from home to working offline.
The little boy Roth, who Yang Ren brought back from Xina Island, and his sister Lily, are still temporarily living in Yak's home.
Roth just came of age this year and is two years older than Shirley and Manuela.
But there was no way, his sister Lily still needed care, just like... between Chris and Claire.
So Yang Ren cannot let him join the organization for the time being.
On December 2002, 12, with assistance from the Chinese and American governments, Philadelphia's North End campus underwent its first expansion.
Two months later, the expansion was completed and the rapid reaction force was expanded from 5 to 10.
Today is Christmas Eve, a traditional Western holiday. The mercenaries recruited from USEC are currently holding a New Year's Eve party in the east district of the mother nest.
……
[teплoe me?cto ho y?лnцы ждyt otпeчa?tkoв ha?wnx hoг.]
(This place is so warm, but the road awaits our footsteps.)
[3вe3дhar пыль-ha caпoгa?x.]
(Boots are covered with star dust.)
[mr?гkoe kpe?cлo,kлe?tчatыn плeд,he haжa?tыn вo?вpemr ky?pok.]
(The comfortable sofa chair, the warm checkered carpet, the trigger that was not pulled in time.)
[co?лheчhыn дehь-в ocлeпn?teльhыx chax.]
(Sunny days only exist in dazzling dreams.)
As night falls and the lights come on, a strong festive atmosphere fills the halls of the east area of the mother nest.
On the stage, several new recruits from the Russian Federation were playing "Blood Type". Their deep and powerful voices were full of passion, drawing cheers from the audience.
Although the bunch of American rough guys in the audience couldn't understand Russian, that didn't stop them from finding the rhythm nice.
Bang-!
"STARS~!"
“Yeeeeeees…!!!”
On the other side, as Zhui Zhui threw the last recruit over his shoulder onto the stage, the recruits and veterans below the stage cheered together.
"Come on big guy! Let us show you how to do it!"
Several new recruits below walked up to the stage, ready to fight, and challenged Zhui Zhui to a duel.
A rough count revealed there were exactly ten people.
1V10, the advantage lies in chasing.
The eastern area of the mother nest is used as a leisure area, and most of the entertainment facilities are set up here.
Not far away, Claire hugged Yang Ren's arm, and the two of them watched quietly as Zhui Zhui mingled with the soldiers of the rapid reaction force.
In fact, almost every new soldier had been "severely beaten" by Zhuizhui.
The organization’s characteristics are a must-see.
On the one hand, it is taken into consideration that the rapid reaction force will frequently engage in coordinated operations with the pursuit forces in the future.
On the other hand, it is also to let everyone get used to the existence of Zhui Zhui as the team mascot in advance.
After cooperating with the government, under the deterrence of the double confidentiality agreement, Yang Ren did not have to worry at all that they would leak the secret that TerraSave used the biological weapons made by the former Umbrella.
And... judging from the current harmonious atmosphere, Zhui Zhui is obviously very popular with everyone.
In a short while, the ten new recruits who came on the field later were also knocked down.
However, seeing how they are still full of energy after being knocked down so hard...
I guess Zhuizhui only used one thousandth of his strength.
Not interested in watching Zhui Zhui beating up the new recruits, Yang Ren and Claire returned to the southern area of the mother nest together.
Compared with the lively atmosphere in the East District, the South District is obviously much warmer.
The walls are hung with colorful lights and various garlands, and there is a small Christmas tree next to the front desk.
Shirley and Manuela were playing happily under the Christmas tree.
Sitting on the sofa nearby were Kevin and Rita, who were in love with each other. There were also the three great people from the West District who were discussing virus research materials even though it was almost Christmas…
Aisha and Yake sat on the other side, and they seemed to be having a very enjoyable conversation.
And looking at Aisha's eyes full of stars, it's not hard to guess what they are talking about...
It's nothing more than the things that happened on Xina Island.
After all, both of them are from the intelligence department, so it’s nothing if they develop some sparks over time.
What's more, Yake is not bad looking.
With the same blonde hair, these two seem to be a good match.
"Claire!"
Noticing Claire coming back, Elsa decisively abandoned Ark and rushed forward to give her a big bear hug.
"Sister, you really have a man and have forgotten your sister... wuwuwuwuwu..."
Hearing these tearful words, Yang Ren couldn't help but reveal a sweaty expression on his face.
I was just chatting with Yake, and only a few seconds have passed...
"Okay, okay~ Don't you have Ake too~?"
He patted Elsa's back gently, and after a moment she reluctantly got off Claire.
There was still a hint of redness in the corners of her eyes.
This scene was so heartbreaking that Yang Ren almost felt ashamed.
Good girlfriends are good girlfriends, but why does this look like... lesbianism?
Aisha sat back next to Jack again, and Yang Ren and Claire also sat down on the sofa.
This is Yang Ren's first time spending Christmas in the nest.
In the early years, I often stayed with Claire in the small rental house, which was comfortable and warm.
This year, with the addition of Shirley and Manuela, we might as well celebrate together!
"Why don't you dress up as Santa Claus~?"
Looking at Shirley and Manuela playing under the Christmas tree, Claire suddenly spoke to Yang Ren with interest.
"Santa Claus...?"
Hearing this, Yang Ren raised his eyebrows.
The prototype of Santa Claus is named Saint Nicholas, and let me, Nicholas Young, play the role...?
"Am I that fat?"
Looking at his body shape which was totally different from Santa Claus, Yang Ren smiled and scratched Claire's nose.
"Hee hee~"
Sitting quietly in the South District, feeling the beautiful atmosphere of Christmas Eve...
For a moment, Yang Ren thought this was his retirement life many years later.
After a while, the two little ones, Shirley and Manuela, suddenly ran in front of Yang Ren.
"Brother Nicholas, Sister Claire, let's go shopping!"
The little Shirley, who was in the lead, grabbed one of Yang Ren and Claire's hands at the same time, shaking them and acting coquettishly.
Manuela was more reserved, just putting her hands behind her back and looking at the two of them with a smile.
The G virus in Shirley's body is not contagious, but because of the extremely toxic Veronica virus, Manuela has very few opportunities to go out and play on weekdays.
Manuela couldn't go out, so Shirley, as her good friend, could only stay here with her.
On weekdays, the two little ones either watch TV or occasionally go to the East District for entertainment.
Even Shirley learned to play the piano. (This is one of Shirley's wishes at the end of the remake of Life 2.)
Yang Ren and Claire looked at each other and agreed decisively.
"We elbow!"
"Great!!!"
"Mom! Let's go shopping~!"
After getting permission, the two little ones immediately broke into brilliant smiles on their faces.
Finally I can go out and play!
"Hey~ Go ahead!"
Annie looked at Shirley lovingly, responded, and continued to discuss academic issues with George and Suzuki Yoko.