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The heavily guarded office building suddenly erupted into chaos.
“Hurry, notify the tech department! Get them over here immediately to see if our firewall has been breached!”
The secretarial office sprang into action—some trying to salvage the situation themselves, while others sought external assistance.
Just then, the flickering screen suddenly displayed a full page of text, and everyone immediately gathered around.
After reading the text, the head secretary quickly called for silence and ordered that no one was to leave the office. He immediately reported the situation to his superiors.
Soon after, another link appeared on the screen. The head secretary was curious but didn’t dare to click on it.
As more people flooded in and the office was sealed off, someone asked, “What’s going on here?”
“Is this some kind of joke?”
“Could it be a prank from a foreign entity?”
Everyone had their theories, but it was clear that no one believed what the screen was showing.
“We’re not sure,” the head secretary replied, relieved to see higher-ups arriving. “This link appeared right after the text, but we haven’t dared to open it.”
No one knew what was inside—what if it was a Pandora’s box?
The leaders conferred and finally decided to bring in the tech team. After extensive probing, they cautiously opened the link. What they saw next made everyone’s eyes widen.
“Where is this prank coming from? Who sent these photos of fake artifacts?”
“Could it be from an illegal counterfeiting group?”
Their skepticism was understandable. The photos showed bronze swords and jade ornaments that appeared to be from the Qin or Han dynasty, yet they looked too new, lacking the age of genuine artifacts.
One person with some knowledge of artifacts leaned in for a closer look. After examining the intricate designs, he hesitated and said, “These don’t seem fake, but why do they look so new?”
“Could it be that the document is telling the truth?”
“How is that possible? How could anyone travel through time?” someone scoffed. “This seems like a prank. The fact that they could infiltrate our systems is a blatant provocation.”
“What’s the status on the tech side? Have they tracked anything?”
“Hold on, there’s more,” the head secretary said as he scrolled down. A picture of a young woman appeared on the screen, her face full of youthful energy, as if silently observing them.
Below the photo was a résumé.
“What is this?” the head secretary glanced at the others. “She’s quite young, a recent graduate from a second-tier university. There’s no way she could pull off a prank like this.”
“Someone with real talent wouldn’t be from a second-tier school.”
Just then, the tech team reported that they had traced the IP address, pointing to the same location as the address provided on the résumé.
“Do you think what’s written here could be true? If this really involves traveling between worlds, this could be a huge opportunity for us.”
A senior leader tapped the table thoughtfully, speculating, “It seems they’ve left this breadcrumb trail on purpose, so we’d find them.”
With the level of security in this building, no ordinary hacker could break in.
If someone went to such lengths to send us this document, it might be more than just a stunt. Perhaps we could trace it back to its source.
“Everyone here needs to sign a confidentiality agreement. Notify the Yang group to come over immediately.”
Now that the situation had escalated, they had to investigate. Sitting idly by was not their style.
The staff quickly got to work, and within half an hour, the secretarial office was back to normal.
Yun Tutu rested her chin on her hand, staring at the treasures on the table. “You’ve sent the notification—when do you think they’ll come?”
The longer she waited, the hungrier she got. It wasn’t even mealtime yet, and she had already ordered takeout, unwilling to leave the house.
“I’m not sure,” Song Song replied, uninterested in the situation, busy battling a level on her computer. She was just about to clear the stage.
“Hey, do you think you could switch out your employee?” Yun Tutu had started pondering this question after reporting the incident.
Song Song’s game froze, and then she let out a scream. “You made me lose focus at the critical moment! I was about to clear the level, and now I have to start over.”
“Didn’t you say you could multitask?” Yun Tutu pouted, annoyed that Song Song was blaming her for her own lack of skill.
“The problem is, your question was too distracting,” Song Song replied, morphing into a screen. This time, instead of text, a small virtual doll appeared on the screen, accompanied by a voice. “Don’t forget, we’re under a contract. How could you even think of replacing me?”
Yun Tutu pointed at the screen, astonished. “How did you take on this form?”
She felt she had been fooled all along. “Why did you pretend to be all mysterious with just text before?”
“Ha, don’t I still seem mysterious now?” The little doll on the screen spun around, its tone smug. “If I had more energy, I could change forms at will.”
“Energy?” Yun Tutu suddenly stood up. “Did you use all the energy from our last mission on yourself?”
“What’s wrong with that?” The little doll kept spinning. “At least now I have a form. Isn’t it cute, like you humans say?”
“What’s cute about a little doll? Why didn’t you turn into a kitten or something?” Yun Tutu pouted. “Did you use up all the energy?”
“Just a little bit left.”
“Weren’t you supposed to use that to upgrade my car?”
“And now you’re still fixated on that little bit of energy? Didn’t you say you wanted to be replace?”
Yun Tutu sighed. “That’s a different issue. I was just asking if it was possible.”
“You humans always twist words around. Let me tell you, it’s impossible.” The doll sounded firm. “Do you think contracting with an employee doesn’t come at a cost? If we break the contract, I’ll be adrift in the multiverse for a long time.”
The doll’s voice softened. “Do you know how long I wandered before finding someone as compatible as you?” I’m not letting go until I gained enough energy to find the God of Creation
“Why do you have such an idea?” Song Song asked, recalling some leadership advice about maintaining a healthy relationship with employees. Maybe it was time to address Yun Tutu’s mental well-being.
“We’ve only done a few missions together, and there shouldn’t be any issues. You’ve gained a thousandfold return on your efforts. Is there something you’re unhappy with?”
Yun Tutu thought for a moment before replying, “Not really. It’s just that I’m an ordinary person. If someone higher-up really comes to negotiate, I thought it might be better if a more qualified person from our country took over.”
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Dreamy Land[Translator]
Hey everyone! I hope you're enjoying what I'm translating. As an unemployed adult with way too much time on my hands and a borderline unhealthy obsession with novels, I’m here to share one of my all-time favorites. So, sit back, relax, and let's dive into this story together—because I’ve got nothing better to do!