That was right, the monster that had been mangled beyond recognition and attacked others last night was indeed Geng Xin Hui.
Neither Gu Xiang Kai nor Nan Yue had expected this, and they were truly surprised at the time, as they had assumed he was a hidden NPC like Jiang Su.
They never imagined it was someone who lived alongside them every day, someone Nan Yue had even encountered on her first day of the mission.
Geng Xin Hui appeared like countless other low-level employees in the company—ordinary, cowardly, and lacking any presence.
No, Geng Xin Hui did have a presence; if anything, he was so incompetent that he was singled out for criticism during the first weekly meeting.
However, thinking about it, this was also the cunning part of the mission. Who would have thought a key NPC and a mini-boss would be wandering openly in front of everyone on the first day?
But the scene of Geng Xin Hui going on a rampage that Nan Yue feared did not occur. During the day, he seemed to have truly forgotten his ordeal, believing he was still an ordinary employee working diligently.
Nan Yue felt an indescribable sadness in her heart. This man had clearly been dead for over thirty years, yet his soul was still trapped within the company.
Every night he repeated the scene of his death, but during the day, he was still giving his life for the company.
"You have done well. I will speak with the manager to promote you to V7."
Geng Xin Hui looked at Nan Yue in disbelief, never expecting such an unexpected windfall to fall into his lap.
Watching Geng Xin Hui's ecstatic expression, Nan Yue didn't know what to say.
Geng Xin Hui was already dead. Even if Nan Yue gave him a V1 position now, it would be nothing more than a pipe dream, a long-overdue illusion.
The trio left, leaving behind Geng Xin Hui, who was still deliriously happy.
"...Now we can be certain our theory is correct."
Nan Yue exhaled a long breath. Geng Xin Hui's answer indirectly proved that he and Jiang Su shared the same sentiment.
Work is not the ultimate pursuit of life; personal happiness is.
Furthermore, Geng Xin Hui's experience served as a reminder to Nan Yue and the others that when resigning, they had to be decisive.
There could be no hesitation, no regret, and no wavering whatsoever.
Nan Yue encountered Lan Jing Shui in the hallway. He still wore a casual expression, but it looked like he was heading for the top floor.
"Mr. Lan, we've found a way to leave."
Lan Jing Shui raised an eyebrow and flashed a smile. "Congratulations. Then... do you need me to wait for you to leave first?"
Nan Yue's heart skipped a beat. She knew then that Lan Jing Shui had definitely chosen a different way to leave, and he already knew her method, so he didn't even bother to ask.
"...Then, thank you."
Lan Jing Shui made a gentlemanly "after you" gesture. Nan Yue didn't hesitate any longer and led the other two into Fu Yong's office.
"Nan Yue? Did Sister Lian have some business?"
Fu Yong looked at his secretary standing behind Nan Yue with some surprise, but what he heard next surprised him even more.
"What?! You want to resign?"
Fu Yong's expression turned stern as he looked at the three of them. "What are you talking about? Especially you, Nan Yue. Sister Lian just gave you so much authority, and now you want to leave the company? How can you be so ungrateful!"
Nan Yue shrugged, refusing to be led astray by Fu Yong's logic.
"Sister Lian gave me the position because I am excellent and have created results for the company. It was a fair exchange. If I were useless, I naturally wouldn't have gotten this position."
"Now I have other needs for personal development. Leaving the company can only be considered parting on good terms; it's hardly ungrateful."
Fu Yong slammed his desk in anger. Many people outside were already listening intently, and now they were dying to come in and watch the drama unfold.
"You better think this through! If you leave here, no company will want you. Blooming has weight in the industry. If you leave like this, don't even think about going anywhere else."
As a scavenger on a mission, Nan Yue naturally wouldn't be swayed.
But putting herself in Geng Xin Hui's shoes, she seemed to understand why that man had hesitated back then.
"I've thought it through."
Fu Yong sneered. "Fine, fine. You probably don't know that the company advanced your housing and board fees. Since you're leaving, you naturally have to pay it back."
Nan Yue pulled out the contract she had prepared through Zhu Xi Ning. "The contract states that half of my salary is used to pay for housing and board. Please have the company provide a detailed breakdown and invoices for my expenses. We will refund any overpayment or settle any underpayment."
Nan Yue smiled. "Otherwise, we can just go to labor arbitration."
Fu Yong's eyes turned red with rage. Just as he was about to say something else, the office door was pushed open, and Sister Lian along with two other heads entered.
The office door remained wide open, revealing the crowd watching the spectacle outside.
"Nan Yue, what's going on?"
Sister Lian's face was grim, and a wave of pressure washed over them, but the trio's expressions remained unchanged.
It was a joke; they weren't even afraid of ghosts, so why would they fear people?
"Sister Lian, I'm resigning. I'm leaving right now."
The onlookers outside were buzzing with discussion. Most were saying Nan Yue didn't know what was good for her, and some even claimed they had long since noticed this batch of newcomers was problematic. After all, resigning voluntarily was a rare occurrence in thirty years.
Su Qiang was mixed in the crowd, feeling hesitant. She saw the trio deadlocked with the heads, and the atmosphere was heavy.
Thinking of Jiang Su's constant reminders to leave, could this be what she meant?
But it looked like the company wouldn't let Nan Yue off easily. If she joined them now and something went wrong, wouldn't they all die together?
After thinking it over, Su Qiang decided to wait and see how things developed. If Nan Yue and the others could leave successfully, it wouldn't be too late for her to follow their lead.
Besides, she still had her secret weapon, Jiang Su. She would confirm things again tonight and leave tomorrow if there were no issues.
With that, Su Qiang made a silent decision in her heart.
Meanwhile, the few people deadlocked in the office clearly didn't notice the undercurrents among the others outside. Sister Lian's gaze was dark as she waved a hand. "Have the Mobile Division handle this."
Almost as soon as she finished speaking, four people in white masks appeared beside Nan Yue.
The employees outside were in an uproar. It was their first time seeing the Mobile Division, and their excitement was mixed with an inexplicable fear.
"I'll give you one last chance. If you take it back now, the Mobile Division won't need to intervene."
Nan Yue laughed. Since temptation had failed, they had turned to threats.
An ordinary person would probably bow to the company at this stage, unaware that staying under such circumstances meant they would never be promoted again; instead, they would be forcibly terminated and turned into fuel.
This was because they had already insulted the company's honor.
"I haven't violated any company regulations, and resigning is an action permitted by the labor contract. The Mobile Division has no reason to intervene."
She emphasized every word. "Nor do they have the authority to intervene."
Tan Xin hadn't shown up, possibly because a big boss like him didn't deign to handle such trivial matters, but more likely... Lan Jing Shui had already gone to find him.
Nan Yue had to pick up the pace.
"I'm leaving now. My resignation letter has been sent to everyone's email. The labor contract doesn't state that advance notice is required, and I haven't committed any violations."
Nan Yue prepared to leave, but to her surprise, one of the masked men also made a move.
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