Chapter 13 – The Intern Who Knew Too Much
Ding!
[New Task: Secure Your Position.]
[Objective: Ensure your continued employment at the company.]
[Rewards: +3 Intelligence, Special Authority Upgrade – 'Limited Clearance Access.']
Chen Yunran stared at the system prompt. Was it trying to get him a permanent job now?
"Great," he muttered under his breath. "What's next? A retirement plan?"
He had already exposed a mole and proven himself competent, but apparently, that wasn't enough.
The Conversation That Changed Everything
Xu Meilin motioned for him to follow her to a private office. The moment the door closed, she turned to face him, arms crossed.
"You did well, but I have one question," she said. "How exactly did you find Zhang Wei's activities?"
Chen Yunran had been expecting this. He leaned back in his chair, putting on his best nonchalant expression.
"Observation and logic," he replied. "The login attempts, the late-night trips to restricted areas—it wasn't hard to piece together."
Ding!
[Skill Check Passed: Social Engineering]
Xu Meilin narrowed her eyes, but after a moment, she nodded. "Impressive. Most interns don't even read their contracts properly, let alone expose corporate spies."
She leaned forward. "Tell me, Chen Yunran, are you really just an intern?"
His smile didn't waver. "That depends. Are you really just a manager?"
For a second, silence filled the room. Then, unexpectedly, she laughed.
Ding!
[+8% Favorability with Xu Meilin. (Total: 55%)]
The Offer
By the time he left the office, his system had updated.
[New Status Unlocked: Limited Clearance Access]
[You now have access to restricted-level documents within company databases.]
Chen Yunran smirked. "So much for just being an intern."
But something told him this was only the beginning.
Status Update
[Host: Chen Yunran]
[Race: Human (Ascended – Sealed)]
[Physique: Weakened Cultivator Body (Suppressed)]
Stats:
Strength: 7
Agility: 6
Stamina: 7
Perception: 8
Intelligence: 22 (+3 from Mission)
Qi Reserves: Sealed
Innate Skills:
Perseverance (From First Life)
Fast Learner (From First Life)
Survival Instinct (From First Life)
Cultivation Techniques (From Second Life)
Body Refinement Mastery (From Second Life)
Pill Creation (From Second Life)
Stealth Mastery (From Second Life)
Weapon Proficiency (From Second Life)
Job Skills:
Digital Espionage (Temporary)
Social Engineering
Technical Aptitude (From System) –
Computer Hacking (Basic)
Aqcuired Skills:
Multitasking
Observation Mastery
Persuasion (Basic)
Crisis Management
Hand-to-Hand Combat (Basic)
Basic Negotiation
Goddess Favorability:
Xu Meilin: 55%