Haicheng.
In an office building.
Within the office of a company named "Oak Marketing," thirty to forty individuals quietly tapped away at their keyboards at their respective workstations.
Each expression was serious and solemn, as if they were tackling some significant international affair.
In the last row of the office sat but one person.
Qin Xun was ensconced in a corner, resembling a solitary wild dog out of place.
He sat upright at his desk, head bowed, wearing a serious expression, his fingers deftly dancing across the keyboard.
His gaze was as sharp as that of a hawk.
A Bluetooth earpiece discreetly nestled in his right ear played a melodious tune.
"Double kill!"
"Triple victory!"
"Quadruple extraordinary!"
…
A smile crept onto Qin Xun's lips as he pressed forward, aiming for a pentakill!
Suddenly!
With deftness, he slammed his phone down on the desk, obscuring the game screen, and placed his hands on the keyboard, rapidly typing the theme into the PPT on his computer.
"Our Company, Our Home; Maintenance Relies on Everyone."
At that moment, a middle-aged woman's voice rang out, tinged with excitement.
"Little Qin, put your work on hold for a moment; we have a new… uh… colleague today. Please help her acclimate to the company environment."
Feigning surprise, Qin Xun abruptly turned around, only to catch sight of the HR supervisor, Cheng Wan, approaching with a beautiful woman.
Upon seeing Cheng Wan, a genuine smile lit up his face, and he quickly stood to greet her.
"Sister Cheng!"
Yet inside, a thousand steeds of frustration galloped through his mind.
My pentakill!
During this hour, from nine to ten in the morning, not even a single mosquito would pass through here!
Cheng Wan pulled out the chair beside Qin Xun for the beautiful woman and addressed her.
"Um… Xia… Ning…"
"Xia Ning, you'll be seated here today."
Having spoken, she turned to Qin Xun and instructed, "Little Qin, take a few days to familiarize Xia Ning with the company, especially regarding its rules. Make sure to explain them thoroughly."
She emphasized the word "rules."
The smile on Qin Xun's face froze!
He felt a pang of difficulty and replied, "Sister Cheng, I've been… quite busy lately."
It was clear that Cheng Wan had nearly forgotten the name of this beautiful newcomer, indicating she was likely just another fresh recruit.
Am I to handle significant matters while wasting time on this newcomer?
No matter how beautiful she is, it doesn't change the fact!
Cheng Wan's smile brightened even more, clearly satisfied with Qin Xun.
Being busy is good!
Being busy is good!
If you weren't so obedient, hardworking, handsome, and capable, focused solely on your career without pursuing romantic entanglements, would I have placed the beautiful CEO beside you?
Let her observe the company's vibrant spirit from the perspective of an ordinary employee?
Cheng Wan turned and left, not giving Qin Xun a chance to offload the burden.
"Little Qin, do take good care and teach her well!"
Watching Cheng Wan's relieved silhouette fade away, Qin Xun slowly turned his gaze toward the beautiful woman beside him, feeling the weight of pressure mounting.
Xia Ning smiled serenely and extended her right hand.
"Hello, I'm Xia Ning. It's a pleasure to meet you. I look forward to your guidance in the future."
As Qin Xun gazed into her bright eyes, he forced a smile that didn't quite reach his heart.
"Ha—ha—"
I'm not exactly thrilled!
Having the HR supervisor place someone with eyes as wide as lightbulbs next to me—how am I supposed to enjoy my leisure time now?
Good grief!
In this lifetime, must I be compelled to work myself to death as I did before?
Indeed, Qin Xun was a time traveler.
In his previous life, he had been a corporate drone, deeply entrenched in the 996 grind, ultimately succumbing to a glorious death at his post.
Just as he lamented the tragedy of dying without spending his hard-earned money,
He closed his eyes and, upon reopening them,
He had traversed to another world!
This world was akin to the one he left behind, but the nation he now inhabited was called Longguo.
Fortunately, on his first day as an intern at this company, Qin Xun activated the "Happy Slacking Off System."
By simply indulging in leisure during work hours, he could accumulate points.
These points could be used for a lottery or exchanged for goods.
Seeing the words "Happy" and "Slacking Off," Qin Xun was nearly moved to tears.
In his past life, having toiled like a beast, he was determined to embrace a joyous existence in this one!
Leisurely slacking off, a joyous life.
With the aid of this system, he would ascend to the pinnacle of life, bypassing eighty years of struggle—a far sweeter path than clinging to the coattails of a wealthy woman.
Moreover, the system was exceedingly generous, bestowing upon him a novice gift package—Overclocking Mode.
In Overclocking Mode, Qin Xun's potential would be extensively unlocked; his mind would be agile, his movements swift, and his gaze piercing. Under this mode, he had already amassed a significant number of points and gained a reputation in the national server.
…
Having been at the company for half a month.
Qin Xun realized he had made the right choice in joining this firm.
He had yet to meet the boss even once and hadn't landed a single legitimate business deal.
Moreover, as a planning assistant, the company had not yet hired a single planner.
So, who was he assisting?
He could only merrily attend to the trivial tasks handed down by HR, all the while feigning seriousness as he engaged in a battle of wits with the air.
Slacking off with great gusto!
…
"Hello?"
"Hello?"
Xia Ning looked at the dazed young man before her, feeling somewhat helpless.
Recently, she had founded the marketing company named "Oak," and the process had been far from smooth.
The most frustrating part was that her recent trip to the beautiful country's jungles for an adventure had ended in an accident that delayed her return.
As a result… the company had been operating for half a month without her presence.
For the past two weeks, the company had been bleeding money!
Not a single business deal had been secured!
Xia Ning immediately concluded that most of the employees were merely slacking off.
Having hurriedly returned to the country last night, she informed HR supervisor Cheng Wan that her identity must remain confidential, as she would be joining as an ordinary employee.
She intended to observe for a few days.
She planned to dismiss a few slackers to set an example!
However, upon witnessing Cheng Wan shove her toward Qin Xun and then scurry away,
She knew instantly that Cheng Wan had played a trick.
This employee named Qin Xun must be a competent worker.
Cheng Wan wanted to demonstrate that she, as the HR and administrative supervisor, was diligent, consistently enforcing rules and expectations upon the staff.
Thus, Cheng Wan had advised Qin Xun with the words:
"Especially regarding the company's rules; ensure you explain them well to her."
…
"Hello!"
A somewhat louder greeting jolted Qin Xun from his reverie.
He looked at the exquisitely featured woman before him, with distinctly defined cheekbones and an aura reminiscent of an international supermodel—evoking a sense of aloofness while simultaneously awakening a man's desire for conquest.
Xia Ning smiled, yet there was an unmistakable air of regal detachment.
She extended her hand again.
"Hello, I'm Xia Ning."
Qin Xun took her hand gently; her skin was smooth and soft, momentarily leaving him entranced.
It seemed that the phrase "skin like fine jade" was not an exaggeration for some but rather a true description.
He released her hand.
"I am Qin Xun, the marketing planning assistant of the company."
After this, he ceased further conversation, resuming his typing on the PPT.
Indeed, he was the marketing planning assistant.
The fortunate aspect was that this company lacked a planner.
Rumor had it that the planner initially recruited from a headhunting firm had been electrocuted by high-voltage wires while fishing the day before joining.
Seeing that he wasn't particularly enthusiastic, Xia Ning chose to remain silent, settling into the workstation beside Qin Xun and powering on her computer.
Suddenly,
Qin Xun turned to glance at Xia Ning, who was clad in a black professional dress, and remarked,
"Xia Ning, you should reconsider your attire for work; you resemble the female CEO."
"You must understand, a towering tree attracts the wind!"
Xia Ning was momentarily taken aback, then burst into laughter.
Her smile was as radiant as a flower.