To exact his revenge, Xiao Yun concocted a cunning plan. He spent hours scouring the internet, searching for the most skilled and revered manager in the country. Finally, after days of research, he stumbled upon the perfect target: Jiang Min.
But, to his dismay, Jiang Min's office was located a staggering 300 kilometers away from his city. Undeterred, Xiao Yun borrowed money from his friends and embarked on the arduous journey.
As he traveled, a sense of glee swelled within him, fueled by the prospect of finally exacting his revenge. The hours ticked by, and after a grueling five-hour journey, Xiao Yun finally arrived at the imposing building that housed Jiang Min's office. His heart raced with anticipation as he stepped out of the vehicle and onto the pavement, his eyes fixed on the towering structure before him.
With a deep breath, Xiao Yun steeled himself and pushed open the door, ready to face whatever lay ahead.
But now Xiao Yun faced a new dilemma. He needed an appointment to meet the manager, which he didn't have. Poor Xiao Yun sat outside the building, pondering his next move. As the afternoon wore on, the sun began to set, casting a golden glow over the scene. It was now 7 pm, and Xiao Yun was no closer to finding a solution.
As the hours ticked by, Xiao Yun's anxiety grew. He couldn't just sit there forever, but what else could he do? Finally, he summoned his courage and approached the building once more. He entered the lobby and approached the receptionist, hoping against hope that she might offer some assistance.
"Excuse me," Xiao Yun said, trying to sound confident. "Can you tell me when Manager Jiang Min will be available? I really need to speak with him."
The receptionist looked up from her desk, her expression sympathetic. "I'm afraid Manager Jiang Min has a meeting today at 8 pm, and it will run until 10 pm," she said gently.
Xiao Yun's heart sank. He had been so close, but now it seemed like his chance was slipping away. But he refused to give up. He thanked the receptionist and stepped outside, determined to find a way to meet Jiang Min, no matter what it took. Little did he know, fate had other plans in store for him.
Xiao Yun's heart sank as the receptionist delivered the devastating news. "I'll wait for Manager Jiang Min, then," he said, his voice laced with determination.
The receptionist shook her head. "There's no use waiting, sir. Outsiders aren't allowed in the building after 9 pm. And even if you plan to meet Manager Jiang Min outside, it's futile. He'll be staying in his office tonight, following the meeting."
Xiao Yun's mind raced as he grasped the gravity of the situation. If Manager Jiang Min didn't leave his office tonight, Xiao Yun's chance to use his skill would be delayed until tomorrow. Panic set in as he realized he was penniless, with no means to afford food or shelter.
Desperation crept in, and Xiao Yun wondered if fate was conspiring against him. Had he come so far only to be thwarted by circumstance? He thought of his friends, who had lent him money, and his heart ached with regret. How could he face them now?
As the receptionist's words echoed in his mind, Xiao Yun knew he had to think fast. He couldn't give up now. With a newfound sense of resolve, he asked the receptionist, "Is there a way to request Manager Jiang Min to meet me briefly? Just for a minute?"
The receptionist raised an eyebrow, seemingly taken aback by Xiao Yun's persistence. "You can come tomorrow besides this I have no other way."
'I thought I could use this skill on Manager Jiang Min with the voucher and max out his favorability towards me,' Xiao Yun thought to himself, his mind racing with desperation. 'Then, Manager Jiang Min would surely arrange for my stay and food.' With that plan in mind, Xiao Yun had splurged all the money he borrowed from his friends on an expensive train ticket and luxury food for the journey. But now, as he stood outside the building, he realized that none of that had paid off.
Nothing had gone as planned, and Xiao Yun was left with nothing but worry and regret. But he refused to give up. 'No matter what happens,' he thought, his determination renewed, 'I will meet Manager Jiang Min today.' With a deep breath, he steeled himself and approached the building once more, ready to face whatever lay ahead. Little did he know, fate had other plans in store for him.
Thinking thus, he asked the receptionist for Manager Jiang Min's room number, which she hesitantly revealed to be room 107. Upon hearing this, Xiao Yun sprang into action, dashing towards room 107 with unbridled determination. The receptionist attempted to halt him, but he would not be swayed. With a singular focus, Xiao Yun sprinted down the corridor, his heart pounding in his chest, and burst through the door of room 107, ready to face Manager Jiang Min.
As he entered, Xiao Yun found himself in a spacious office, with a large desk at its center. Behind the desk sat Manager Jiang Min, a look of surprise etched on his face. Xiao Yun approached him, his breathing heavy from his sprint.
"Manager Jiang Min," Xiao Yun said, his voice firm. "I've come to speak with you."
Xiao Yun thought, still panting, "Finally, I'm here." But his triumph was short-lived, as two bodyguards emerged from behind Manager Jiang Min's desk and grasped him firmly. The receptionist had sent them, sensing something amiss about Xiao Yun's behavior.
"Please, listen to me!" Xiao Yun pleaded, but the bodyguards dragged him away, unmoved. Just as all hope seemed lost, Manager Jiang Min intervened, his voice calm and authoritative. "Stop. Let this young man speak for himself. Tell me, what do you want to say?"
Xiao Yun's heart leapt with joy. This was his chance. "System, use one-time voucher on Manager Jiang Min!" he exclaimed, his voice ringing out across the room.
The bodyguards paused, confused, and Manager Jiang Min's expression turned curious. "What do you mean?" he asked, his eyes narrowing slightly.
Xiao Yun's grin grew wider. "You'll see," he said, his eyes shining with excitement.
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Some moments passed, but nothing happened. Xiao Yun's face contorted in frustration as he shouted, "Ah! Why isn't anything happening? Where are the special effects that come with using skills?" He thought to himself, "Let it be, this is a different system, it must work differently."
Xiao Yun composed himself and turned to Manager Jiang Min, "Now, what do you think of me, Manager Jiang Min?" he asked, expecting a sudden change in the manager's demeanor.
But, to his dismay, Manager Jiang Min's expression turned red with anger. "This guy is crazy!" he yelled at his bodyguards. "Throw him out of my office immediately!"
Xiao Yun's eyes widened in disbelief. "Did my skill not work? System, system, where are you?" he cried out in desperation, realizing that his plan had failed miserably.
The bodyguards approached him, their faces expressionless, and grasped his arms, ready to drag him away. Xiao Yun struggled against their grip, his mind racing with panic. "No, no, no! This can't be happening!" he shouted, but his pleas fell on deaf ears.
As the bodyguards pulled him towards the door, Xiao Yun caught a glimpse of Manager Jiang Min's face, still red with anger, and realized that his fate was sealed. He was about to be thrown out, and his chance to impress the manager was slipping away.
Xiao Yun shouted, "You broken system and your broken skill! Fuck you!" He was furious, his face red with anger.
The system's voice finally responded. [ What happened now? Why are you shouting? You don't even let me rest. ] It sounded nonchalant, almost amused.
Xiao Yun's anger boiled over. "Shut up, tell me what happened! Your one-time use 100+ favourability point voucher is not working!"
The system's response was flippant. [ That's because I was sleeping. ]
Xiao Yun's eyes widened in disbelief. "What? You fucker!" he exclaimed, his voice rising.
The system's tone remained calm. [ What did you say? ]
Xiao Yun's response was laced with desperation. "Nothing. Use the voucher quickly before he throws me out of here!"
The system's silence was deafening. Xiao Yun's fate hung in the balance, as he waited for the system to redeem his voucher and turn the tables in his favor. But the silence stretched on, and Xiao Yun's hope began to dwindle. Had he been abandoned by the system? Was all lost?
[ Ding! ]
[ Activating One Time Use 100+ Favourability Points Voucher. ]
[Manager Jiang Min's favorability is increased from 0 to 100 points. ]
[ Time left 10 seconds. ]
Xiao Yun's eyes widened in panic. "What? They'll kick me out in this time!" he thought frantically.
9 seconds left...
He had to act fast!
Thinking that he had to do something, Xiao Yun begged Manager Jiang Min to please give him one more chance to tell his side of the story.
6 seconds left...
But the manager didn't even glance in his direction.
3 seconds left...
Xiao Yun's heart raced with desperation. And then, the door slammed shut with a resounding "Bang!"
1 second left... 0 seconds
Xiao Yun was left standing alone in the corridor, defeated.
But just as he turned to walk away, he heard a faint sound.
[ Ding! ]
[ Congratulations! Manager Jiang Min's favorability towards you has increased by 100 points. ]
Xiao Yun's eyes lit up in disbelief. What had just happened? Had the system actually worked?
[ Skill Experience Extraction is being used on Manager Jiang. ]
Xiao Yun's eyes gleamed with excitement as he watched the system's progress.
[ Manager Jiang Min's 50+ years of Manager work experience data is being extracted. ]
The air seemed to vibrate with energy as the data was transferred.
[ Data is being loaded into the host's brain and body. ]
Xiao Yun's mind expanded, absorbing the vast knowledge and expertise.
[ Progress 1%, 5%, 10%.... 99%, 100%. ]
The air seemed to fade away as the transfer reached its climax.
[ Ding! ]
[ Congratulations, host! You can now use Manager Jiang Min's work experience. ]
Xiao Yun let out a triumphant laugh, his eyes shining with tears of joy.
The bodyguards exchanged worried glances, unsure what to make of Xiao Yun's erratic behavior.
"Is he really crazy?" one of them whispered.
But Xiao Yun didn't care. He knew that he now possessed the key to success.
With Manager Jiang Min's experience coursing through his veins, he felt invincible.
"Let's see who's crazy now," Xiao Yun muttered to himself, a sly grin spreading across his face.
Just then, a voice boomed from inside the office, "Bodyguards, bring him in." Hearing this, Xiao Yun's laughter grew even louder, and he effortlessly freed himself from the bodyguards' grip. With a triumphant stride, he sauntered into the office, his confidence radiating like a beacon.
Now, standing tall and proud, Xiao Yun declared, "How are you, Manager Jiang Min?" His voice was laced with a hint of mischief, as if he knew a secret that no one else did.
Manager Jiang Min looked up from his seat, a mixture of surprise and curiosity etched on his face. "Xiao Yun, I must say, I'm impressed. You seem to have... changed."