Chapter 3: Are You Digging Your Own Grave?
"CEO Yan, an assistant team leader has suddenly submitted a resignation letter without any specific reason."
Inside the CEO's office, a young secretary rushed in and placed the resignation letter on the desk, speaking urgently. Behind the mahogany desk, the chair that had been facing the glass window turned around, and a soft voice emerged.
"Oh?"
As the chair fully rotated, the image of a breathtaking beauty manifested perfectly. Her facial features were exquisite, and her light makeup enhanced a complexion that was flawlessly beautiful. Her physique was stunning, possessing a natural elegance and charm. Her soft, lustrous hair fell down to her back, making her striking beauty apparent even from a distance.
This young woman's name was Yan Qingwu, the CEO of Kaungda Corporation. She had been leading the family legacy for three years now. Under her management, Kaungda Corporation had been rising steadily and remains stable.
Because of this, she was known not only in Qing Zhong City but across the entire country as the "Youngest Princess of the Business World." Her beauty was so renowned that even the entertainment industry took notice, with many directors eager to cast her as a leading lady. However, no one dared to offer a measly acting fee to a billionaire like her.
Yan Qingwu questioned her secretary, "What about the reason?"
"He stated that he has more important things to do in life, CEO Yan."
"More important things in life? Huh... what could be more important than providing for one's family?"
"He didn't state the full details in the form, CEO Yan."
Yan Qingwu closed her eyes for a moment, thinking, before saying, "Bring him to my office."
"Understood, CEO Yan."
Bai Feng was sitting in the lounge, chatting with Director Li. Suddenly, Director Li asked, "Oh, by the way, Bai Feng, what have you planned to do next?"
"I..."
"Is Assistant Team Leader Bai Feng here?"
As he was talking with Director Li, the door opened, and the voice of the CEO's secretary rang out. Bai Feng stood up immediately.
"I'm here."
"Yes, could you please follow me to the CEO's office for a moment?"
"Sure... I can. But did something happen?"
"CEO Yan wishes to see you for a while."
Feeling confused, Bai Feng stood up. He bid farewell to Director Li and followed the secretary.
Knock... Knock... Knock...
"CEO Yan, Assistant Team Leader Bai Feng has arrived."
"Let him in."
A soft voice responded from within. Bai Feng opened the door and entered. When he saw Yan Qingwu, he found himself staring, unable to look away. This wasn't just because of her beauty. Standing before him was the future's legendary "Red Lotus Fairy." To clarify, the title of "Fairy" wasn't just because she was gorgeous, but because her cultivation level would eventually reach the Immortal Stage. At the peak of her life, she would be even more powerful than him—the man once known as the White Cloud Sword Sovereign.
Her Heavenly Lotus Divine Sect was one of the Six Great Divine Sects. These Six Great Divine Sects were the ones that dominated the Upper Eternal Realm. The Upper Eternal Realm was not the same as the four continents of the Demon God World created by the game; it was a much higher plane of existence. Only those who achieved Immortality had the right to ascend to the Upper Eternal Realm. Even in his past life, Bai Feng had never set foot there. He didn't even know if the Upper Eternal Realm was just another level created by the game or something else entirely.
"What are you staring at? Have a seat."
Yan Qingwu's slightly firm voice brought Bai Feng back from his thoughts. He nodded and sat in the chair in front of her. At that moment, Yan Qingwu looked at Bai Feng's resignation letter on her desk.
"Why do you want to quit? Is the salary we provide not enough?"
"No, the salary provided by this company is very good. But I have my own personal reasons."
"I'd like to hear them."
Yan Qingwu spoke as if she intended to get to the bottom of it, causing Bai Feng to frown. He replied with a hint of discomfort.
"CEO Yan, this is a personal matter, and I hope you can understand."
"Fine. Do you already have plans for another job?"
"Not yet."
"Then how do you plan to handle your living expenses?"
"For that, I have already planned to invest in the gaming industry."
Yan Qingwu raised an eyebrow, asking skeptically, "In the gaming field? Are you digging your own grave?"
"CEO Yan, sometimes things happen that are completely unexpected. After summer comes the rain, and after the rain comes winter. Everything changes in cycles; no one stays at the bottom forever. If I may offer some advice, you should invest a few billion in the gaming market. When the time comes, you will surely be thanking me."
Bai Feng spoke indifferently, not paying much attention to her reaction. He had subtly given her information about the future. Whether she acted on it or not was up to her. He had nothing to lose. Yan Qingwu frowned, feeling a slight sense of disdain for the man before her. Invest a few billion in the dying gaming industry? That would be like burning money. She sighed and shook her head. She hadn't expected Bai Feng's perspective on investment to be so poor.
"Very well. I only wanted to know why you were leaving. You can collect a month's salary from the Human Resources department and finalize your resignation. You may go now."
"Thank you, CEO Yan. I'm telling the truth, so please consider what I said carefully. Once time passes, only regret will remain."
Yan Qingwu simply nodded without saying anything more. Bai Feng also shook his head and walked out of the room. He collected his month's pay, finalized his resignation, and left the company immediately. He turned back once to look at the towering building of Kaungda Corporation, closed his eyes, turned around, and headed home.
When Bai Feng reached home, he called for Bai Yu. Before long, Bai Yu arrived and asked with suspicion.
"What is it, Brother? What's the matter? I'm leveling up right now, so if you have something to say, say it quickly."
"Bai Yu, you love playing games, don't you? Don't play too much these days. Get plenty of nutrition and enough sleep. A surprise is coming, and you're going to be absolutely amazed."
Bai Yu scratched his head. "What surprise? If it's not a game, I'm not interested."
Bai Feng laughed and didn't say anything back. He gave Bai Yu a thousand for pocket money and sent him back to his room.
[To be continued...]