"Lin Yi, pack up your things and leave."
Yu Lili, the Sales Manager of Chaoyang Group, spoke with a firm and cold tone.
Lin Yi, stunned, could only ask, "Am I being fired?"
His face was a picture of disbelief. He had worked hard, even earning the top sales award last month. Shouldn't that have earned him a promotion or at least a raise? But now, the reality was quite the opposite.
"The company feels you're no longer suitable for this position. So yes, you're no longer needed," Yu Lili replied without hesitation.
Normally composed, Lin Yi couldn't help but protest, "Director Yu, this doesn't make sense. Just because I didn't give you a gift, you fire me? This is unfair!"
Yu Lili waved him off impatiently, "I have a meeting soon. Hurry up and pack your things; don't waste my time."
Lin Yi stood there, frozen, absorbing the harsh reality that he had just lost his job. Uncertainty about the future loomed over him. Even basic needs like food and clothing might become a challenge.
"Damn it!" Lin Yi muttered, trying to calm his frustration. "At least I still have Xia Li, even if it's in rough shape. I can make money as a Didi driver. At least I won't starve."
Suddenly, a strange but familiar voice echoed in his mind.
[Ding, the Professional Experience System is now activated. Each week, a new profession will be unlocked. Complete the assigned tasks to earn big rewards, and the host will become a global leader!]
Lin Yi was taken aback. He often read about such things in online novels but never imagined they could happen to him.
The system continued:
[Current Profession: Didi Driver!] [Professional Completion Status: 0%. If the completion rate reaches 90% or higher within a week, a new profession will be unlocked early. Achieve 100%, and you will receive a mysterious reward.] [Please claim the Didi Driver Registration Gift Package: 10 million RMB! Full ownership of The Peninsula Hotel! A Pagani Zonda worth 28 million!]
Lin Yi's body went limp for a moment. What was happening was so fantastical it was hard to believe.
"If the completion rate doesn't reach 100% in a week, what will happen?" he asked, trying to control his emotions.
[You can choose to unlock a new profession or continue with the current one until the completion rate reaches 100%. The new profession will be unlocked automatically.]
Quickly, Lin Yi understood the system's function. It offered him high freedom, where he had complete control over his choices.
"Alright, let's do this!" Lin Yi said without hesitation.
[Ding, 10 million RMB has been credited to the host's account!] [The Peninsula Hotel requires the host to claim it in person.] [The Pagani Zonda is parked at No. 22, Area C, Chaoyang Group Parking Lot. You can pick up the car keys in the elevator!]
Immediately, Lin Yi's phone buzzed with a text message.
"Your savings account ending in 4255, at 9:48 on April 27, has been credited with 10,000,000.00 RMB. Current balance: 10,000,101.15 RMB." [Construction Bank]
Another text followed right after.
"Congratulations, you are now registered as a Didi driver."
Lin Yi took a deep breath, trying to calm himself. With this system, what more could he worry about his old job?
However, as he was reflecting, his phone rang again. This time, it was his girlfriend, Liu Sisi, calling.
"Lin Yi, we're breaking up. Don't bother coming to my birthday party, and don't contact me again."
Liu Sisi's cold voice left Lin Yi stunned.
"Are you serious?" he asked, still hoping it was a joke.
"Of course. I've been with you for years, but what have you ever bought for me? You can't even afford a new phone. I'm not going to waste my youth with you."
"Are you sure you won't regret this?"
"Heh, regret? The only thing I regret is spending over half a year with you. From now on, I won't be in touch."
Lin Yi could only manage a thin smile. "Alright, let's part on good terms."
After ending the call, Lin Yi couldn't suppress a bitter smile. Just like in the novels he read, a breakup seemed to be a mandatory plot twist after the system's appearance. But he chose not to dwell on it. After all, his life had just taken a major turn.
Determined, Lin Yi left the office eagerly, excited to check out the promised sports car.
Upon reaching the elevator, he found an SF Express bag containing the keys to the Pagani Zonda.
When he arrived at the garage, he rushed to Area C, No. 22, where his new car was parked. However, an unexpected sight awaited him.
In front of the luxury car stood a woman in an elegant cream dress, perfectly made-up, with long legs clad in black stockings. Her high heels accentuated her slim figure, making her look stunning.
"Ms. Ji?" Lin Yi asked hesitantly, recognizing her.
The woman was Ji Qingyan, President of Chaoyang Group. Lin Yi knew her as a familiar figure in the company.
Hearing her name called, Ji Qingyan turned, and for a moment, Lin Yi felt the tension in the air.
"Lin Yi, from the sales department, right?" Ji Qingyan asked, glancing at him.
Lin Yi was surprised that the president recognized him, a lowly employee who was almost invisible.
"Ms. Ji, is there a problem with your car?" Lin Yi asked politely.
Ji Qingyan nodded, looking worried. "This car suddenly broke down, although it was fine earlier today."
Lin Yi gave a small smile. "I'm not a car mechanic, but if you're in a hurry, you can use my car."
Ji Qingyan hesitated for a moment but eventually agreed. "Alright, I need to get to the Construction Bureau. If it's not too much trouble, please drive me there."
"Gladly," Lin Yi replied with a friendly smile. "My car is in Area C; let's head there."
Ji Qingyan followed, unaware that Lin Yi had just been fired, but still maintaining her polite demeanor. Meanwhile, a man appeared behind them, saying with a smile, "Qingyan, I heard your car broke down. I can take you wherever you need to go. No need to trouble others."