Weird Rules Rumor: At The Beginning, He Insisted That He Was Not Dead

After some contemplation, Jian Ran returned to her work.

In the end, she was just a small team leader.

In these corporate power struggles, she was merely a pawn with no real power to resist.

There was no point in worrying now. It was better to focus on her tasks.

When something major happened, she could simply observe how things unfolded.

As this thought crossed her mind, Jian Ran suddenly raised her head and glanced at one of the figures on the surveillance feed.

“That guy…”

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In the morning, when players had just entered the dungeon, they were still figuring out the rules, so their task efficiency was low.

But by evening, after everyone had grasped the essentials, productivity skyrocketed.

Bai Lian could barely contain his laughter.

The notification sounds ringing in his head were music to his ears.

To motivate the players,

Bai Lian had put in considerable effort.

Not only did he share intel about the rules,

he also swapped workstations with Lin Shuqing and borrowed her computer.

Using her account, he joined the players’ corporate group chat and began praising those who completed tasks quickly.

Imagine: a beautiful girl showering a player with praise, calling them “amazing” for their progress~

What effect would that have?

The effect was staggering!

Players became electrified. Every time they finished a task, they rushed to the group to brag.

Task efficiency multiplied exponentially!

【So this is how you are, Bai Shen?!】

【Wow, pretending to be a girl and chatting up other players? You’ve really figured out how this group works!】

【Wait, I’m confused. What are you even doing, Bai Shen?】

【Exactly! Why aren’t you working on tasks? Did you finish one and just stop?】

【It’s over! Bai Shen has given up!】

【Uh… guys, maybe there’s a deeper meaning here? A hidden scheme?】

【Ugh~ give me back the invincible Bai Shen! Don’t turn into Ma Hua Teng 2.0!】

The stream viewers, watching Bai Lian laze around, fell silent as time passed.

Soon, it was time to clock out.

Bai Lian shut down his computer and stretched.

Noticing Lin Shuqing nearby, he smiled. “Thanks, Shuqing.”

What could he say?

Their relationship had progressed to a point where they could discuss almost anything.

This rapport was partly thanks to Bai Lian’s “Friend of the Mysterious World” title, which boosted his charisma—a handy perk!

“No need to thank me.” Lin Shuqing tidied her desk and smiled. “Heading back to the dorm after work?”

“Why? Are there other options?” Bai Lian raised an eyebrow.

“Of course. The Financial Director is hosting a mixer at the bar across the street tonight. He holds these monthly—any employee can attend.”

A mixer, huh?

“Are you going?” Bai Lian asked.

Lin Shuqing blinked. “Hey, I asked first. Why are you turning it around?”

“Just thinking the party’ll be boring without a beauty like you there,” Bai Lian replied with a smirk.

Lin Shuqing covered her mouth, giggling. “Now I see how you survived your meeting with the boss.”

“Oh?”

“With flirting skills like yours, how could she stay mad?”

True enough.

Not only had she not punished him, she’d even given him a 20-minute massage.

And honestly? Her technique was pretty great!

Speaking of which…

While Bai Lian initially had no interest in the party—he’d planned to chat with Xiao Qing, whom he’d recently befriended—things changed when Lin Shuqing leaned closer, documents in hand, and whispered:

“By the way… Supervisor Jian Ran will be there too. Along with a few other girls from different departments.”

Oh?

Well, if you put it that way…

Bai Lian swiftly packed his desk and stood. “What time does it start? Wouldn’t want to keep the Financial Director waiting.”

As a company employee, wasn’t it natural to want to network with higher-ups?

【Weren’t you just saying you had no time?!】

【Bai Shen: “If there’s a party, sleep can wait!”】

【Seriously? You refused until you heard about the girls?】

【Master of setting the mood!】

【I’m staying here. Other streams are for coughs.】

【Sure, we’re all just eager to meet the Financial Director. The girls? Mere details.】

【Do you feel no shame?】

Bai Lian’s abrupt about-face amused the viewers.

They realized he had no intention of taking this dungeon seriously, behaving like a total slacker.

“The party starts in two hours. Plenty of time,” said Lin Shuqing, eyeing the players still toiling at their desks. “Aren’t you going to work overtime?”

“Overtime? Why?”

“Well… Supervisor Jian Ran is a workaholic. Newcomers usually earn her approval by staying late. When I started, I pulled all-nighters too.”

Lin Shuqing glanced at the team leader’s office and pursed her lips.

“It’s veteran advice. They say it helps avoid… incidents.”

Bai Lian shook his head.

“Overtime’s not my style.”

“Even if the company exploded this second, I’d clock out right on time.”

Lin Shuqing’s eyes widened.

“How would you live through that second?”

“Through iron willpower and an unbreakable spirit!”

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With hours until the party and no desire to linger, Bai Lian grabbed his things and left.

The company dorm stood diagonally across from the office, a mere 100 meters away.

Riding the elevator down, Bai Lian exited the building and surveyed his surroundings.

This world stretched endlessly, no edges visible at a glance.

The commercial street stood empty save for employees. It seemed each dungeon occupied its own isolated space—or perhaps players couldn’t leave their assigned areas.

If the former, it explained each world’s unique style. If the latter… that was far more unsettling.