Chapter 271: Extra Chapter 4: When They Return to the Modern Era Together (Part 2)

Let’s return to Jiang Xian.

She could no longer continue with her work. The next day, she submitted her letter of resignation and met with the HR department. When they asked for her reason for leaving, she said, “Something’s come up with my family, and I have to go back immediately.”

“You know, you could apply for some time off…”

The person from HR paused. “According to my records, you haven’t missed a single day of work or taken a single day off since you started here.”

The vacation time she had accrued would have been enough to attend five funerals.

“I won’t be able to come back anytime soon.”

After HR’s routine attempt to convince her to stay failed, they helped her complete the necessary procedures. Because she was resigning voluntarily, she would have to remain at her post for another thirty days if the company didn’t release her.

…

[Check-in Mission: Day One.]

[Check-in Location: Huasheng Computer System Co., Ltd.]

Xie Che asked, “What’s in it for me if I go and check in at this place?”

System: [Each check-in’s reward is random. Compared to the many other systems that require their hosts to engage in desperate struggles for survival, endless scheming, and life-or-death battles, our Check-in System is basically a giveaway. We’re second only to the Red Packet systems. Please, Host, try not to be so materialistic.]

In Xie Che’s understanding, the system was like an omnipotent and omniscient higher being, yet distinct from a god. It claimed to be the culmination of all cosmic wisdom, and that foolish mortals shouldn’t ask too many questions.

In his past life, Xie Che would have chosen to bide his time and observe.

‘What if this check-in is harmful to me?’

But he had already died once. More than life or death, he wanted to explore this strange new world. And more than anything, he needed to know if his Xian’er had experienced a similar miracle.

Upon arriving at Hua Sheng Company, Xie Che, under the watchful eye of the young woman at the front desk, began conversing with the system as if no one else was there. “Check in.”

[Initiating today’s check-in mission…]

[Mission: A Guaranteed-Profit Investment Project]

The next second, a detailed proposal materialized in Xie Che’s mind. He strode forward, only to stop under the receptionist’s “you’ve-got-to-be-crazy” stare. “I want to see your boss.”

The receptionist, shocked and hesitant, maintained a professional demeanor. “Could you please sign in? An appointment is required. Our boss isn’t always in, so if you know him, sir, it might be more convenient for you to schedule a meeting with him directly.”

‘If he weren’t so handsome, I’d be calling security right now.’

Just then, Assistant Qin, who had been trailing Xie Che, strode forward. “Mr. Xie, is there a reason you’re looking for the head of Huasheng?”

Xie Che glanced at the recommended investment ceiling suggested by the system.

“I have a fifty-million investment project I’d like to discuss with him.”

The receptionist thought, ‘…Yep. Definitely calling security.’

—————–

Assistant Qin made a call. As luck would have it, the boss of Huasheng, Tian Zhou, was in the office and agreed to a meeting, but he didn’t have much time. In one hour, Tian Zhou was scheduled to take his private jet to another city.

That left Mr. Xie with only twenty minutes.

And so, under Assistant Qin’s disbelieving, “am-I-seeing-ghosts” gaze, Xie Che actually managed to lock down the investment within twenty minutes. Not only that, but he and the genuine big-shot boss had a delightful conversation. In fact, Tian Zhou was so impressed he seemed reluctant to leave, lamenting that they hadn’t met sooner.

As they entered the elevator, Tian Zhou clapped him on the shoulder. “When I get back, we’ll have to sit down for a proper chat. If there’s anything I can help with, just say the word. Don’t be a stranger with your Brother Tian!”

A melancholy look appeared in Xie Che’s eyes.

‘My imperial shoulder… can now be clapped so casually by just anyone.’

…

The next second, the elevator stopped on the 7th floor.

The doors slid open, and a young woman with a strikingly familiar face stepped inside.

The moment their eyes met, Xie Che felt as if he’d been struck by lightning.

His gaze shifted downward, landing on the ID badge she was wearing—

Huasheng Computer System Co., Ltd. Senior Manager: Jiang Xian

“…Brother Tian, what if what I wanted was one of your employees?”