First Arrival in Vine City: The Cold Reality of Corporate Life

Friday, April 22, 4100 Rhode Calendar. Clear skies.

Su Yi woke to bright morning sunlight streaming through his window and smiled in comfort.

Waking up to sunlight was an impossible dream for 99% of the people in Rootvine District.

After a little Self-Reward in the morning sun, he turned his head and saw Emma standing in the doorway, her face bright red.

"Sorry!" Emma hurriedly lowered her head, though she kept a steady hold on the milk and bread in her hands.

Su Yi was no innocent virgin. "Self-Reward. You know how it is."

Emma immediately remembered their first encounter, and her face grew even redder. "Enjoy your breakfast!"

With that, she turned and fled.

Su Yi no longer had to eat those cheap Nutrient Beans that tasted like wax.

Soft, milky bread, fresh milk, and ham had finally brought his meals back up to the average standard on Earth.

In the washroom, Su Yi finished washing his face, sprayed on some men's cologne, applied moisturizer, and looked at himself in the mirror.

His black hair was neatly parted to one side, and his face was clean-shaven.

He had strong brows, large eyes, a high nose bridge, a sharply defined face, and deep, steady eyes.

He put on a soft, comfortable red shirt, then a black vest, with a crisp white suit jacket over both.

Su Yi had carefully put together this outfit for today's onboarding.

The whole ensemble was custom-made by the best tailor in Rootvine District and had cost 420 Void Abyss Coins.

It wasn't especially handsome. It was even a little unconventional. But it stood out.

That was exactly what Su Yi wanted.

With his footing secure, he needed to make his presence felt!

At 7:30 a.m., Su Yi arrived at the company transit station.

The station