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I stared at the anonymous message on my phone screen, my fingertips trembling slightly.
“Lin Wei, if you keep pestering me, don’t blame me for being rude!”
The brief sentence pierced my heart like a cold needle, leaving me breathless and my fingers stiff.
Who was it? Su Qing? Or one of her accomplices?
In an instant, countless names swirled in my mind, like venomous snakes flicking their tongues, gnawing at my nerves. Each name carried its own chill and hostility, their faces blurring and sharpening in my thoughts. It felt as though a massive stone pressed down on my chest, heavy enough to suffocate me.
I took a deep breath, forcing myself to break free from that suffocating feeling, placing the phone on the table as my fingertips turned pale.
This was just a threat, a sign of their desperation.
Yet even so, I couldn’t ignore the danger lurking within. What would she do? Strike directly? Or employ more insidious tactics?
Outside, the night was thick with darkness, neon lights spilling through the glass onto the floor like a vast net that ensnared me. The surroundings were so quiet that I could almost hear time ticking away, each minute and second urging me to take action.
“System.” I called softly, my voice laced with restrained anger. “Can you trace the source of this message?”
A blue light flickered to life, and that familiar mechanical voice echoed in my ear: “Direct tracing is not possible, but we can identify the sender through indirect means.”
“How long will it take?” I pressed urgently, my voice trembling slightly.
“Three days.”
Three days… too long! I didn’t have that much time to wait! Every moment of delay could bring danger closer; I couldn’t just sit idly by.
"Is there a faster way?" I clenched my fists, my nails digging deeply into my palms. The sharp pain helped me maintain my last shred of calm.
"When the Virtuous Ability unlocking progress reaches over 50%, you will gain the ability to temporarily enhance your analysis speed."
Virtuous Ability unlocking? Not this again!
Ever since the system revived, these three words had haunted me like a ghost. Each time they appeared, I felt an inexplicable sense of unease and resistance. They seemed like a warning, or perhaps a kind of inescapable fate.
But now, I had no choice.
"Tell me what I need to do." My voice was hoarse yet resolute, and my gaze held a cold determination.
"Accumulate Virtuous Ability through good deeds, such as helping others, resolving conflicts, and saving crises. The specific methods can be chosen by the host."
Helping others?
Ironically, I was on the path of revenge, yet I had to unlock more power through "good." What was this? Another mockery from fate?
A cold smile crept onto my lips, but it couldn't mask the sarcasm and weariness deep within.
---
The next morning, I arrived at the company on time as usual, but the air felt heavier than ever.
People in the corridor whispered among themselves, their glances occasionally directed toward me—some curious, some probing, and others tinged with an unmistakable unease.
Clearly, the "revelations" from the last meeting had stirred quite a commotion within the company. Those covert maneuvers and private discussions were like invisible blades, leaving subtle yet piercing traces in the air.
And what about Su Qing?
She could still sit in the office, nonchalantly handling documents, and her calm demeanor made me feel a wave of nausea. Her exquisite, flawless face now appeared to me as nothing more than a mask built from lies and deception.
But today, I had more important things to do—
Accumulate Virtuous Ability!
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At ten o'clock in the morning, the new intern, Xiao Chen, knocked on my office door.
"Director Lin, do you have a moment?" His face was filled with anxiety and hesitation, and he awkwardly held a pile of documents in his hands.
"Come in," I said, closing my laptop and looking up at him. "What’s the matter?"
He set down the documents and cautiously said, "This is the data organization for our department over the past few months, but there are some parts… um, I don’t quite understand, so I wanted to ask you about it."
His voice grew quieter until it was almost inaudible, with only his fingers nervously twisting the hem of his shirt betraying his emotions. He kept his head down, unable to meet my gaze, like a student who had made a mistake waiting for a teacher's reprimand.
A newcomer to the workplace, still naive about office rules and reverent towards superiors as if facing a wild beast. If it were the old me, I would have likely brushed him off with a few casual remarks. But now…
"Put the documents here; let me take a look." I extended my hand to take the thick stack of data sheets and then pointed to a chair beside me. "Sit down and we can talk."
Xiao Chen paused for a moment, seemingly surprised by my kindness. He quickly nodded and sat up straight in the chair, looking adorably stiff like a student called into the teacher's office.
As I flipped through the data, I noticed that there were indeed some issues present, but they were not insurmountable. So, I patiently explained each key point to him and even taught him some analytical techniques and how to use certain tools.
About half an hour later, he finally revealed a relieved smile. "Thank you! Director Lin, I really appreciate it!"
Seeing the gratitude flickering in his eyes, I suddenly felt that the heavy stone pressing on my chest had lightened a little.
" Virtuous Ability +5," the System Notification chimed.
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During the lunch break, I deliberately went to the company cafeteria instead of staying in my office to eat takeout as usual.
The atmosphere in the cafeteria was always noisy and lively, a stark contrast to the cold, sterile meeting rooms, giving one a sense of returning to the warmth of human interaction.
While waiting in line, I noticed that a female employee in front seemed to be having trouble—she stood there with her tray, looking distressed as she stared at the cash register, as if she had forgotten her wallet.
"Excuse me, can I put it on my account?" she asked tentatively, but the cashier shook her head. "I'm sorry, we can't offer credit here."
Just as her face turned red with anxiety, I stepped forward and offered my meal card. "Let it be on my account."
She was taken aback and turned to look at me. "Director Lin?"
"It's fine; just remember to bring your wallet next time," I replied with a slight smile before turning to leave. I didn't say another word or wait for her to thank me because it was merely a small act of kindness.
But at that moment, I heard the System Notification again—
" Virtuous Ability +5."
---
At four in the afternoon, a sudden commotion erupted outside the company building, drawing the attention of many. I looked out the window and saw a delivery man arguing with a security guard, and it seemed the situation was getting quite heated.
As I made my way downstairs, I could hear the delivery man, visibly agitated, repeatedly explaining that he just wanted to deliver a package. The security guard, however, insisted that without a pass, he could not let him through. The two were at an impasse, attracting a crowd of onlookers, yet no one dared to intervene.
"What’s going on?" I approached them calmly and asked, casting my gaze between the two.
The delivery man quickly explained, "Director Lin, it’s like this. This package is extremely important, and the recipient requires it to be signed for in person."
The security guard countered, "But company policy states that anyone without a pass cannot enter or exit freely. It’s a matter of safety!"
Both sides had their points, yet the situation remained stuck. After pondering for a moment, I made a decision: "How about this? You can leave the package at the front desk, and they will notify the recipient to come down and sign for it. This way, we ensure safety and won’t delay your work. Does that sound good?"
The delivery man nodded eagerly in agreement, and the security guard sighed in relief, consenting to my proposed solution. This small disturbance was thus resolved, and once again, the system notification chimed in—
" Virtuous Ability +10."
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At the end of the day, when the system notified me that " Virtuous Ability has reached 50%," I felt an indescribable sense of satisfaction wash over me, as if I had completed a challenging yet profoundly meaningful journey.
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