Dungeon Cleared

Yancheng.

Tianji Barbecue Restaurant.

Tang Song patted his burning cheeks and exhaled a breath of stale air tinged with alcohol.

I turned on the tap and splashed the cold tap water on my face.

I took out my Mobile Phone and checked the time.

22:02

This departmental team-building activity, which lasted all day, is finally coming to an end.

Back in the private room.

Pretend to quickly join in the conversation with your colleagues.

Tang Song wore an innocent smile and occasionally chimed in with a few words.

The atmosphere was warm and harmonious.

Director Chen Yunteng raised his glass, his face flushed, and said a few polite words, making a grand promise, which brought the team building activity to a perfect close.

Stepping out of the barbecue restaurant.

A slightly chilly evening breeze swept over them as colleagues said their goodbyes.

See you Monday, bye-bye~

"Remember to let us know in the group chat when you get home."

"Take care on your journey, President Chen. Bye-bye."

"Let's go together, Tang Song! We're going the same way!"

Inside the black Nissan Teana.

Two female colleagues were chatting animatedly in the back row.

Tang Song leaned back in the passenger seat, his eyes half-closed, his face expressionless.

In the four months since he joined Brocade Business, he has devoted all his energy to the development of the company's new SCM (Supply Chain Management) system.

He took on multiple roles, handling everything from requirements analysis and system architecture to feature development and code deployment independently.

After the system went live, it greatly improved work efficiency, effectively reduced the cost of goods procurement, and received high praise from the company's High-ranking official.

This filled Tang Song, a new employee, with a sense of accomplishment, and he looked forward to the promotion and raise promised by his superiors.

However, reality dealt him a heavy blow.

The success of the scm System was ultimately attributed to Director Chen of the department, who received a commendation, a promotion, and reportedly Stock Options options.

The project maintenance work was also handed over to Du Shaokai, a colleague with connections.

Tang Song was assigned to the development of new projects, continuing to contribute to the company.

A series of unfair treatments made him feel extremely upset, and he had the idea of resigning.

Perhaps she sensed what he was thinking.

During team building today, Director Chen privately mentioned that he would apply for a 10% salary increase for him next month.

Let him work diligently, and we will definitely treat him well in the future.

After much deliberation, Tang Song finally accepted it.

I've been a full-time employee for just over a month. I rented a place near the company, bought an electric scooter, and got to know my colleagues better.

Leaving now would incur too high sunk costs.

Moreover, given the unfavorable economic climate, Brocade Business was already his most ideal choice.

My mother called a couple of days ago, saying that a new housing development had opened in our hometown and asked him to go back and take a look when he had some free time.

While he was deep in thought, Zhao Yue from the back row suddenly patted him on the shoulder, "Brother Song! You seem listless today, did you break up with your boyfriend?"

Tang Song composed himself and said self-deprecatingly, "First of all, I need to have a partner."

Zhao Yue covered her mouth and chuckled, "Brother Song, you're actually quite outstanding. You're very capable, have handsome features, and are tall, but you're a bit overweight. Hurry up and lose weight and build muscle; the girls in our company will definitely be lining up to chase after you!"

Tang Song touched the thick layer of fat on his stomach and said helplessly, "Then I'll try my best."

"Go for it!" Zhao Yue clenched her fist and made a cute face.

Hu Mingli, standing nearby, winked and teased, "Little Yue, Tang Song is such a promising prospect, why don't you hurry up and snag him?"

"Sister Mingli, I suspect you're testing me. You wouldn't happen to have feelings for Brother Song, would you?!"

"Haha, how about we compete fairly?"

"Then I have to admit defeat, after all, you're the bigger bear!"

Two slightly tipsy female colleagues playfully shoved each other, but neither of them took it seriously.

Tang Song is indeed a very good person. He is enthusiastic, sincere, and ambitious, and his work ability is also excellent. He used to work for a large Internet Plus company in the Imperial Capital and was recognized by his department as the best backend developer.

However, his family is not well-off; he is just an ordinary rural youth, and buying a house in Yancheng seems like a distant dream.

She doesn't have any outstanding features in terms of appearance, her clothes are casual, her hairstyle is messy, and she's a bit chubby.

Treating them as colleagues or friends is absolutely fine.

As for further development? Let's forget about it.

Freshheart Gardens community.

Tang Song tossed his backpack aside and collapsed onto the bed.

As the effects of the alcohol gradually took hold, exhaustion, disappointment, and helplessness instantly overwhelmed him.

After a while, he turned to the side, opened WeChat, and said in the department group, "I'm home."

Then I clicked on the "lucky draw red envelope" sent by Director Chen, received three yuan and two mao, and sent a "General Xie" emoji.

I opened my Moments and scrolled aimlessly across the screen.

Like an outsider, he Mo Mo browsed the updates of familiar and unfamiliar "friends".

Some people share their daily lives, some share their partners, some show off their peaceful and idyllic lives, and some are striving for success.

It seems that everyone except him is having a good time.

Before I knew it, a familiar photo came into view.

Deng Yazi: "I accidentally found my high school graduation photo. Old classmates, how are you all doing?"

My finger, which had been sliding, stopped unconsciously.

Tang Song quickly found himself among them, his gaze slightly lost in thought.

At that time, he was about to enter university, full of youthful energy, optimistic and cheerful, with his White Moonlight by his side, and felt that life was full of hope.

And what about him at 25? Single, overweight, no car, no house, and his work and life are a mess.

Tang Song casually liked the post, put down his Mobile Phone, sat down at his computer desk, put on his headphones, and prepared to play some games to relax.

Each stage of life has its own unique experiences that can only be understood at that stage.

In the years since graduation, he has come to terms with reality and his edges have been worn down by life.

To put it more nicely, he has matured.

He still liked the things he liked, but he no longer forced them, so he left the Imperial Capital and said goodbye to his White Moonlight.

He still disliked the things he hated, but he could tolerate them, so he integrated into the group and accepted the unfairness.

The game "Male God Growth Plan" suddenly appeared on Tang Song's computer during my senior year of college.

It was probably downloaded accidentally while browsing learning materials.

Because the icon was large and white, Tang Song clicked on it with a critical attitude, wanting to find out what it was all about.

Unexpectedly, he played for three years, which was a major factor in his weight gain.

This is a simulation management Simulation Game Male God.

It boasts beautiful graphics, top-notch sound effects, a well-developed system, and extremely unique gameplay, all without requiring any in-game purchases.

The game's story is set in the real world.

Maps, events, financial markets, businesses, policies, environment, and more are all consistent with the real world.

More importantly, the game's timeline begins in 2016.

In 2020, Tang Song, who wields a search engine, possesses a precognitive advantage in the game.

He knows the trends in stocks and futures, he knows the next industry boom, he knows which companies will become unicorns, and he knows which movies, songs, and artists will become hugely popular...

Moreover, each character in the game has their own storyline, allowing players to witness their growth, lives, and joys and sorrows.

The immersion is absolutely amazing!

In the game, Tang Song fulfilled his dream of becoming Male God and also experienced the joy of being a billionaire, surrounded by beautiful women, and at the pinnacle of power.

But a game is still just a game.

In reality, he was just a miserable wage earner, with no house, no car, no girlfriend, and a miserable life. He also had to swallow his pride at work.

Tang Song shook his head, ceasing his wild thoughts.

Enter the game, check unread notifications, claim Mission Reward, and purchase new items...

After a few practice sessions, I returned to the main interface.

Tang Song paused, his mouse hovering over the screen, and turned his gaze to the game's timeline.

April 1, 2023

The current network time is 23:50 on April 1, 2023.

Due to the different flow rates of time, the timelines of the game and reality are about to overlap.

As a game set in the real world, Tang Song was very curious about how the story would unfold.

He licked his dry lips.

I casually picked up a bottle of Happy Water for Fat Otaku.

He called his beloved Secretary Jin over to report on his work.

While chugging down their soda, they admired the beautiful legs in stockings, the slender waists and perky buttocks on the screen.

All worries vanished, and my mood instantly brightened.

Although everything in the game was fake, the joy it brought him was real.

As the clock struck midnight, the rhythmic background music in my headphones suddenly stopped.

The in-game date changed accordingly.

April 2, 2023

Immediately afterwards, beautiful game animations began to play automatically on the screen.

Starting with the story in 2016, one game character after another appears, and exciting storylines unfold, with achievements, titles, badges, and items appearing from time to time.

Let's review the entire game.

The scene gradually quieted down, with only the sound of footsteps approaching from afar.

Player "Tang Song" slowly walks in from off-camera.

He was impeccably dressed in a suit, with an elegant and upright posture and a confident and composed gait.

He stood in front of the floor-to-ceiling window on the top floor of the building, looking down at the dazzling city night below, exuding an indescribable charm.

The camera pans from top to bottom, finally settling on his back.

A line of eye-catching text appeared in the middle of the screen.

The story seems to have ended here. You awaken from your long dream and embrace the real world once again. Congratulations, player!

"Holy crap! Did I beat the game? Is it really over already?!"

Tang Song was shocked. He leaned forward, frantically clicked the mouse a few times, and then pounded on the keyboard.

The game graphics remained unchanged.

Tang Song felt a chill in his heart.

He had a deep emotional attachment to this game.

The realistic background and unique sense of immersion made him feel as if he were truly cultivating elites, developing enterprises, accumulating wealth, and improving himself.

From this moment on, the dramatic story in the game comes to an abrupt end, and the vivid characters are disconnected from him.

A strong sense of loss and disconnection surged up.

Tang Song's breathing became heavy.

"Ding—" A crisp notification sound suddenly rang out.

The game on the computer screen disappeared, and the interface changed to the Windows desktop.

Tang Song's vision blurred for a moment.

Whoosh! A futuristic light screen unfolded in front of him.

Confirmed player

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