Qi Bai’s encrypted mental voice sounded like a child’s.
Paired with her cold, straightforward words, everyone in the meeting felt a subtle strangeness in the air.
After listening to Qi Bai, Liu Changyu took the lead.
“Hello, companions. I’m Bai Yu, temporarily acting as the head of the Sales Department. Some of you may have met me before. I’m very happy to join the Best Talk Family!”
Perhaps because Liu Changyu provided a good reference, the following self-introductions went smoothly.
“Hello everyone, I’m Baicai, currently working in the Sales Department. I’m very grateful for the salary the boss has provided and hope the agency thrives!” Qian Duoduo said cheerfully.
“Hello everyone, I’m…”
Once someone opened the introductions, the rest naturally followed.
Interestingly, Qi Bai had never mentioned that codenames needed to start with “Bai,” but after Qi Bai and Liu Changyu spoke, everyone began choosing codenames starting with “Bai.”
Was this tacit understanding?
Liu Changyu, knowing the truth, stayed silent, thinking to herself:
Pre-job ideological training really is necessary. Look, it’s already showing results.
“Today marks the foundation-laying for our agency. I’ve assigned tasks to each department. Those who pass the trials may be promoted early and enjoy various benefits; those whose abilities are slightly lacking will be adjusted later. I hope everyone takes this seriously!”
Her words were a bit harsh, but Qi Bai always spoke plainly first. Compared to tact, she valued efficiency more.
In the Sea of Minds, everyone fell silent for a moment, their expressions unreadable. Perhaps they imagined something unpleasant, and fear spread like a plague among them.
Qi Bai, listening through the Sea of Minds, was completely unaware.
Liu Changyu noticed the tense atmosphere and spoke to ease it:
“Lord Bai Yao is reminding us to do our duty. The agency is just starting, and we don’t know each other well. We won’t abandon those who sincerely contribute to the agency’s growth, but anyone who slacks off or betrays us will not be tolerated!”
Liu Changyu’s words resonated warm and comforting, yet iron-willed. Her balanced tone strangely alleviated the tension among everyone.
The atmosphere in the Sea of Minds began to feel lively again.
Qian Duoduo, evidently a chatty and enthusiastic girl, continued naturally: “Of course! As Baicai, I always keep my word. Customer service is my calling! I talk a lot, but I’ve never leaked confidential information. Back at my old company, even Lin Shao knew that!”
Liu Changyu silently noted Qian Duoduo’s name as one to observe.
Zhang Hui, however, was unimpressed. Since hearing Qi Bai speak, she had been in extreme regret, and now everything irritated her. But since they were barely acquainted, she wouldn’t foolishly cause a scene.
“Before hiring you, I already checked your information via the dark web. I hope no one here is counting on luck.
Our agency specializes in information trade. Though our staff is small, we are by no means inexperienced!
I will soon send out your individual tasks. I hope to see results that satisfy me!”
Qi Bai spoke like a ruthless boss, her 37°C mouth delivering icy words.
“Understood,” everyone echoed.
Time passed, and soon it was early morning.
Daily tasks released three times a day; overdue tasks refresh automatically; tasks can accumulate.
Daily Task 1: Create a club and recruit 3 members, 0/3, reward: 300 points.
Daily Task 2: Maintain the identity of “Qi Bai.” If more than 3 people suspect your identity, task fails. Remaining time: 96h, reward: Special Mall Access Voucher ×1.
Daily Task 3: Gather information on “Bloodline Abusers” (Different-Blooded). Rewards are based on the accuracy of information. Remaining time: unlimited.
Although the daily tasks hadn’t refreshed, Qi Bai noticed that Task 2’s timer had already decreased to 96 hours.
Will it automatically settle in four days? Qi Bai guessed this was a novice adaptation task, which would be automatically settled upon completion.
She suddenly remembered a special task that had no progress bar:
Special Task: Fulfill the wish of the lost soul, progress 0%.
Description: Under the influence of unknown forces in time-space, a scarred soul has returned to the original timeline. With limited power, she tries to change her destiny…
Lost soul?
Qi Bai suddenly recalled meeting Cheng Cheng today.
That man’s voice and the feeling he gave were almost identical to Lin Jiashu.
She had already tried to look up Lin Jiashu’s information, but for some reason, the system replied.
Detected a destiny bond between the character and the host; query failed
Qi Bai rolled her eyes. Such a tangled fate!
She couldn’t help but think of the girl who, no matter how she tried to change her daily life, still encountered Lin Jiashu and was entangled to her tragic death!
Wasn’t this… like a puppet on strings?
No matter how the puppet struggled, countless invisible threads controlled her body in the shadows, guiding her deeper into the swamp.
“Little Book Boy?” Qi Bai felt increasingly uneasy and called out to the system spirit.
A subtle disturbance appeared in the air. Soon, streaks of golden light emerged, accompanied by the sound of flipping pages. A massive golden book materialized, and the little book boy sat atop its solidifying surface.
“What does my confused host require of me?” the little book boy asked in an overly formal, slightly old-fashioned tone.
Qi Bai had begun to understand the spirit’s temperament:
A bit prideful.
Likes to put on airs.
Likes giving examples.
Straightforward.
“What does this destiny bond mean?” she asked directly.
The little book boy, pleased by her eager (pretended) curiosity, leaned back and said “Qi Bai Bai is a special identity. She is renowned in the Sacred Word and is an indispensable jester on the stage!”
Though metaphorical, Qi Bai understood the deeper meaning.
The original character was a pre-determined tragic figure, the “stage” likely referring to this vast world, and being “renowned in the Sacred Word” might relate to Him.
“So… I’m still following a cannon fodder redemption script?”
The little book boy paused, his gaze drifting, and vaguely said “Not necessarily. After all, Qi Bai didn’t originally have this system to assist her!”
Qi Bai stared into the little book boy’s large, watery eyes for several minutes, making him increasingly uncomfortable.
Her gaze deepened, but she didn’t press further.