I thought Jiang Qianxun would assign her various training plans.
After all, Bai Yu’s previous test results couldn’t be called bad; they were just a bit too… underwhelming.
If the test report hadn’t identified her Esper Ability as precognition-type, Bai Yu would have started doubting whether she even had an ability after that series of tests.
During the test, the Star Mark on the back of her hand had clearly lit up.
Her ability was clearly being activated.
So why couldn’t she foresee anything at all?
‘Strange… I knew I was a small fry, but I shouldn’t be this useless, right?’
If things continued like this, by the time the Star Ring Field lost its effect and Abnormal Entities began invading on a large scale, if she hadn’t firmly latched onto Loweia’s coattails, she probably wouldn’t live to see the next day’s sun.
Now, she could only hope that once she advanced to B-Rank and her ability received a significant boost, it would become slightly useful, making her seem not completely worthless.
Of course, it didn’t need to be too useful.
Given the nature of her precognition-type ability, if it actually became useful, Bai Yu’s importance would likely skyrocket.
Then, she’d probably become extremely busy, having to work overtime frequently.
How would she find time to slack off then?
How could she sneak back during breaks to spend time with Loweia?
Right now, the most important thing was still Loweia.
However, Jiang Qianxun’s lack of training plans did genuinely surprise Bai Yu.
Not just training plans—she hadn’t even assigned basic paperwork.
After conducting the simple tests on Bai Yu, Jiang Qianxun went back to focusing on her own work.
With nothing to do, Bai Yu could only stay in the office, familiarizing herself with the surroundings.
Honestly, this place was much nicer than the office she had when she worked in logistics.
Bai Yu remembered her days in logistics being quite busy.
Now that she was in a more important department, suddenly having all this free time felt a bit strange, but… the feeling of being able to slack off was wonderful.
Of course, it was only her first day.
After leaving Jiang Qianxun with the impression that her ability was useless, she couldn’t afford to create more bad impressions.
Even though Bai Yu asked if there was anything she could help with, Jiang Qianxun consistently said no.
“The other department member should be back around this afternoon. We’ll decide your arrangements after she returns.”
And so, Bai Yu waited idly until the noon break.
‘If I’d known the first day would be this leisurely, I wouldn’t have prepared breakfast for Loweia in advance.’
After all, the new home wasn’t far from the Management Bureau—just over twenty minutes round trip.
The lunch break was two hours, which was plenty of time to go home, make lunch for Loweia, and spend a little extra time with her to boost her favorability.
Too bad she’d already made lunch for Loweia today.
Also, going back now would probably make Loweia happy, but waiting until after work in the afternoon might have a better effect after a full day of waiting.
Then, Loweia might just pounce on her for a hug.
At that moment, Bai Yu could suddenly say, “Starting tomorrow, I’ll come back every noon to spend time with you, so you won’t be alone the whole day.”
That whole routine might give her favorability a huge boost.
Thinking this, Bai Yu decided not to go home at noon today.
As for food, the Management Bureau should have a cafeteria.
The main bureau certainly did, and the food was free.
“Minister, I’m going to get some lunch.”
Since there was nothing for her to do right now, leaving to eat at the designated time shouldn’t be an issue.
Hearing Bai Yu, Jiang Qianxun put down her work and stretched.
“Is it already that time? You go ahead. I still have some work to finish.”
After asking for the cafeteria’s specific location, Bai Yu left the office and headed there.
She wondered how the food at the East District branch tasted.
If it was good, she could slack off at noon and even bring a meal back for Loweia.
Of course, cooking personally would be better for boosting favorability.
Plus, Loweia seemed to really like Bai Yu’s cooking.
So, she should try to go home and cook for her whenever possible.
Entering the cafeteria, Bai Yu saw a wide variety of dishes.
Just like at the main bureau, the food was free.
After getting a portion, Bai Yu found a corner seat, took out her mobile phone, and opened the designated chat window.
[Bai Yu: Loweia, have you eaten? If not, remember to heat it up in the microwave oven first.]
The message was sent, and she immediately received a reply.
[Loweia: Already ate. The food Bai Yu made was really delicious (‾◡◝)]
Staring at the message from Loweia on the screen, Bai Yu was slightly surprised.
Last night, when teaching Loweia how to use the phone, the girl had been all thumbs.
Today, she was already using emoticons?
[Bai Yu: That’s good.]
[Loweia: It’s just… it would be better if Bai Yu were here too (＞人＜；)]
Looking at the new message, Bai Yu was momentarily stunned.
‘Since when did this girl become so direct?’
[Bai Yu: Sorry, I’ll come back as soon as possible this afternoon. What would Loweia like to eat? I’ll make it for you tonight.]
[Loweia: Anything Bai Yu makes is fine o((>ω<))o]
Bai Yu kept chatting with Loweia until the lunch break was almost over before ending the conversation.
Besides emoticons, Loweia had also learned to send some cute stickers.
Even through the screen, Bai Yu could feel the happiness radiating from the messages.
It seemed that as long as Bai Yu responded, Loweia would be happy.
‘Looks like buying that phone was the right choice. Even when we’re apart, we can stay in touch anytime.’
After the lunch break, Bai Yu returned to the office.
Just like the morning, there was still nothing for her to do.
Bai Yu could only sit at her empty workstation, browsing the latest news.
BANG!
Right then, the office door was shoved open forcefully, and a figure quickly darted inside.
“Qianxun, I’m back! I found out some really important information!”
Hearing the familiar voice, there was no need to guess who it was.
Bai Yu peeked out.
Sure enough, the one who rushed in was a familiar golden figure.
A blonde girl with twin tails excitedly ran up to Jiang Qianxun’s desk, wearing an expression eagerly awaiting praise.
“Huh?”
But then, she noticed an additional, familiar black figure in the office.
The moment she clearly saw the other person’s face, her emerald-green eyes instantly lit up.
“Ah! What a coincidence, Bai Yu! We meet again!”