Lin Mi immediately tapped on the trending stock news and checked the timestamp carefully.
“Whew—good, good! Still in time.”
A return of just over ten thousand felt a bit low. Since she had the opportunity to learn important information ahead of time, she naturally had to maximize her profit.
Otherwise, wouldn’t she be wasting such a golden chance?
And Fenghua Technology’s limit-up was specifically predicted for tomorrow night. It was meant to be a surprise move, and she had to seize the opportunity to make a quick profit!
At midnight tonight, she would invest the entire 160,000 that would appear in her system wallet. Once the stock hit limit-up, she could at least earn nearly twenty thousand.
A full extra twenty thousand in a day—far better than working herself to death overtime for a project.
With her thoughts organized, Lin Mi pulled out paper and pen from her canvas bag to draft a short-term plan.
As the saying goes, even a bad pen is better than a good memory.
Step one: accumulate startup capital.
By tomorrow night, she would have nearly two hundred thousand. That would be her initial capital for building her empire.
Step two: long-term layout.
Use this money to continue leveraging the wallet’s growth function to accumulate more capital, while also watching the [Hot Topics] and [Task] sections for opportunities, gathering energy and unlocking higher-level features.
This plan was both steady and full of explosive potential. Her money would only snowball, and she wouldn’t have to bear any risk.
If the system wallet’s growth was her strong financial backbone, then the daily check-in was her basic income and energy reservoir.
And the future trending topics provided precise directions for investment (or other opportunities).
She had to admit—the wealth system was incredibly powerful. Every function was efficient and practical.
Lin Mi lifted her cup and took a sip of coffee. The cold liquid eased her racing mind a little.
She knew this was only the beginning.
The road ahead was long, and she needed to be cautious.
Sunlight spilled through the café window across the table. In this small corner of the city, a brand-new chapter of Lin Mi’s life was quietly beginning.
“Today’s growth and check-in are done. Only the daily tasks are left.”
After sorting her plans, Lin Mi picked up her phone and returned to the “Riches Burst Edition” system page.
She opened the [Task] tab again and reread the explanation for daily tasks—“earn energy through following, liking, or commenting.”
Since this path existed, she might as well try it now.
So she switched back to the regular version of the app and began browsing.
She didn’t scroll aimlessly. She selectively watched local food recommendations, agriculture content, pet videos, and positive educational clips.
When she saw a local Rong City food blogger reviewing a small hidden gem eatery, she left a sincere comment:
[This place looks full of local charm. I’ll definitely try the signature dish next time. Thanks for sharing!]
Then she came across a video about rescuing a stray kitten. She liked the video and commented:
[Poor little one. Thank you to the kind person who helped. I hope it finds a warm home soon—every life deserves gentle care.]
She intentionally chose positive content, and her comments were earnest and friendly.
About half an hour later, she switched back to the “Riches Burst Edition” page and was delighted to see that she had completed several daily tasks, earning 35 energy points.
Adding the 10 points from her check-in, she now had 45 energy.
“Not much, but it’s a good start.”
Lin Mi was satisfied—after all, you can’t get fat with one bite. Slow accumulation was the way.
It seemed daily tasks weren’t difficult. As long as she sincerely observed and spread positivity, she could earn some energy.
By the time she finished everything, it was nearly noon.
She stretched lazily, feeling her whole body relax. All the resignation-related frustration had been swept away, replaced by endless anticipation for the future.
She paid for her coffee, wandered around nearby, had a simple lunch, bought some fresh fruit and vegetables, and planned to cook herself a hearty dinner tonight.
A celebration for her new life.
Back at her rental, Lin Mi tidied up a bit, then curled up on the sofa, ready to study her golden cheat once more.
Right now, she felt like a child with a brand-new toy—full of freshness and curiosity.
Let alone with a system this magical.
But as soon as she pulled out her phone, the screen lit up.
The call was from her colleague and good friend, Yuan Yuan.
“Mi Mi, what happened? Why did you suddenly resign? I came back from leave this afternoon and heard you’d already processed your departure!”
The moment the call connected, Yuan Yuan’s loud voice came through, full of worry and urgency.
Before Lin Mi could answer, her friend suddenly lowered her voice:
“Tell me honestly—last night when Director Huang dragged you to that drinking session, did something happen? Did they give you trouble? You didn’t suffer any losses, did you?”
Hearing her friend’s concern warmed Lin Mi’s heart. Her months at Huanyu had been exhausting, but at least she’d gained a like-minded, kindhearted friend.
“I’m fine, don’t worry.”
Lin Mi quickly reassured her, then briefly recounted what had happened the night before.
Of course, she didn’t mention anything about the mutated phone. That was far too important and tied to her own safety.
No matter how good the relationship, some things had to remain private.
After listening, Yuan Yuan burst out cursing:
“Unbelievable! That old dog Huang is trash! Always using women to climb the ladder—ugh! And that Wu Qian is nothing but a disgusting troublemaker! She threw away her own morals and wants everyone else to sink with her. I swear she’s just jealous that you look better than her and stole her spotlight, so she egged Huang on!”
“Alright, alright, don’t be mad. Thankfully someone stepped in and helped me out. Maybe someone like me just isn’t suited for big companies like Huanyu.”
Hearing her friend vent on her behalf, Lin Mi actually felt no resentment anymore. She even teased herself with good humor.
Yuan Yuan immediately objected, voice filled with dissatisfaction:
“That’s nonsense. Huanyu is losing out by losing you. You’re so capable—of course you’ll find a company better than that one!”
“Mm, you don’t need to worry about me. I’ve already thought about my next steps. I’ll rest a few days and adjust.”
Lin Mi deliberately kept things vague. With the wealth system, she had no intention of going back to a nine-to-nine grind.
Once she grew her initial capital into a substantial amount, then she’d make her real move.
For now, her capital base simply wasn’t enough.
(End of Chapter)