Max noticed Oman's anxiety and gently patted his shoulder, trying to comfort him: "What's wrong, Oman? You look very worried."
Oman replied with a hint of concern: " Max, I'm thinking that my chances of being selected for the expedition team are probably very small. After all, there are only seven positions in the team, subtracting Chairman Nicolas and Alyssa Duff, there are only five spots left. And, I'm just a beginner. This kind of important opportunity may be too early for me."
Oman said with a hint of a bitter smile. In his eyes, there was both a desire to participate in the adventure and a hint of doubt about his own abilities.
Max looked at Oman and said seriously, " Oman, don't underestimate yourself. In the past two weeks, you have already shown tremendous potential and progress. In the exploration team, we value not only experience, but also learning ability and adaptability. You have done well in both aspects."
He continued to encourage, "This expedition is not just about skills and experience. The chairman and I both believe that fresh perspectives and innovative thinking are equally important. Your knowledge and passion for ancient Egypt are exactly what we need. So don't worry about being a novice; what's important is how you can use your expertise to contribute to the team."
Max looked at Oman with a worried expression and gently shook Oman's shoulder, saying in an encouraging tone, "Hey, Oman, don't give up hope so quickly. Your performance in these few weeks has been noticed by everyone. Your knowledge of ancient Egypt, your analysis of that palette, and the wilderness survival skills you've recently learned—these are not small things."
Oman looked at Max with some surprise, he didn't expect Max to evaluate him so positively.
Max continued, "I know the expedition team has limited spots, but that doesn't mean you don't have a chance. Your unique skills and knowledge are very valuable for this adventure. I believe Chairman Nicolas and Elisa think the same way."
Oman's eyes flashed with a glimmer of hope, and Max's encouragement seemed to inject him with new energy. He nodded, feeling a slight relief in his anxiety.
"Even if you're not ultimately chosen," Max added, "everything you've learned during this time is your valuable experience. Every challenge and every lesson here is preparing you for future adventures. You're a winner no matter what, being here."
Oman took a deep breath and felt much more relaxed. He thanked Max for the encouragement and decided to focus on the present learning and preparation rather than worrying excessively. He knew that regardless of the final outcome, this experience would be invaluable to him.
After receiving encouragement from Max, Oman's determination became even stronger. He not only wanted to strive for the opportunity to join the expedition team, but also to work hard for his own growth and the mission of the association. He understood that regardless of the outcome, this process would be a valuable learning experience for him.
He took out his phone and quickly checked the announcements in his email inbox. It said that the members of the expedition team would be announced in person by Chairman Nicolas at Friday's meeting. This news made Oman's heart race, increasing both his anticipation and nervousness.
After putting away his phone, Oman walked with Max to the exploration team's area. There, they continued to discuss various exploration techniques and strategies in depth. Oman listened attentively to every suggestion from Max, constantly taking note of important points and trying to incorporate this knowledge into his own thinking.
In these few days, the exploration team, in addition to their daily training, also took on the heavy responsibility of preparing supplies and equipment for the upcoming foreign exploration team. These preparations not only involved checking and organizing equipment, but also included stocking essential items for wilderness survival, such as food, water sources, and first aid equipment.
During the intense preparation for the exploration team, the interaction between Oman and Yuichi became more frequent. Yuichi has strict standards for the arrangement and condition of each piece of equipment, and Oman has been working hard to keep up with his pace. During this process, Yuichi's nervousness and obsessive-compulsive traits became more apparent. His almost paranoid demands for the arrangement, inspection, and condition of each piece of equipment left Oman feeling somewhat at a loss.
When Oman was organizing some ropes and hooks, Yuichi suddenly walked over with a tense and serious expression on his face. He carefully inspected each knot, then suddenly said sternly, "This knot is not tied tightly enough. Do you know how serious it would be if this caused a problem in the wild?"
Oman quickly retied the knot, while trying to calm Yuichi's emotions, "Yuichi, I will be more careful. I understand the importance of this equipment."
Yūichi seemed dissatisfied and continued to point out other small mistakes made by Oman, each time appearing extremely nervous, almost to the point of being neurotic. He repeated, "In the wilderness, we have no room for error. Every little detail could be a matter of life and death."
Oman began to feel immense pressure as he had to repeatedly check every piece of equipment under Yūichi's strict supervision to ensure that everything met Yūichi's high standards. This process was not only a challenge in terms of skills, but also a great test of Oman's patience and meticulousness.
Although Oman feels that Yuki's demands are sometimes too strict, he gradually understands that this insistence on details may save their lives in future adventures. Therefore, Oman begins to learn how to stay calm under pressure and handle everything more carefully, trying to meet Yuki's high standards for equipment management.
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