You Were Made to Be Cannon Fodder, but Ended Up a Winner in Life?

Chapter 13: Humble Love 13:

“Everyone here is skilled. I just got a bit lucky.”

Facing the excited looks from his colleagues, Chen Nuo responded with a humble smile.

“Luck? It’s pure skill, no need to be modest.”

“Yeah, look at you being modest now.”

The group chuckled, but they genuinely appreciated his humility.

They all knew that fixing this bug had nothing to do with luck—it was purely a demonstration of skill.

Yet Chen Nuo’s way of acknowledging their contributions made everyone feel respected and comfortable.

Chen Nuo didn’t say more, instead glancing at his computer.

The project they were working on had significant potential. Once completed, it would elevate domestic network security to a new level.

With their current progress, they were getting close.

“Alright, everyone, quiet down. I have an announcement.”

Manager Zhao Gang stepped out of his office and clapped his hands. Once everyone turned to him, he continued.

“The higher-ups have decided to adjust Chen Nuo’s position. He will now be one of the lead developers on this project.”

Zhao Gang cast a glance at Chen Nuo, his expression full of admiration.

He knew of Chen Nuo’s talent and skill in computing, but even he was surprised by just how good Chen Nuo was.

Over the past week, Chen Nuo had solved numerous lingering bugs and significantly accelerated the project’s timeline. What originally would have taken another six months now needed only one more month to complete.

His talent and skills were truly extraordinary.

It was clear that his previous relationship had been holding him back.

Ending it had been the right choice.

Zhao Gang silently acknowledged this while glancing at Chen Nuo. He was privy to more information than the average employee.

This project was a high-priority endeavor, even with government oversight pressing on their progress.

“Looks like you owe us a dinner, Chen Nuo.”

“Impressive!”

“In no time, Chen Nuo is now ‘Engineer Chen.’”

The programmers all looked at Chen Nuo with envy, though not a trace of jealousy was present.

Becoming one of the project’s lead developers earned him the respectful title of “Engineer Chen” within the company.

It was a well-deserved promotion.

Everyone knew that his contributions over the past week were significant.

Many suspected that if not for his young age, he would have been the sole lead developer, not just one of the leads.

“Dinner is on me tonight. Pick anywhere you want.”

Seeing his colleagues all congratulating him, Chen Nuo smiled and generously waved his hand.

“That’s what you said! We’ll pick an expensive place, then.”

“Time to splurge!”

“How about Junyue Restaurant? I’ve been wanting to go there for ages.”

Amid their lively chatter, Chen Nuo walked over to Zhao Gang.

“Manager, you’re invited too.”

“Sure.”

Zhao Gang agreed without hesitation and then complimented him.

“Such talent at a young age. Becoming a lead developer so soon is impressive, but it’s entirely deserved—you’ve earned it.”

“Thank you, Manager.”

After chatting briefly with Zhao Gang, Chen Nuo returned to his workstation.

Although he had only been with the company for a month, his computing skills had earned everyone’s respect, and he was heavily involved in developing their key project.

With the memories of his former self guiding him, Chen Nuo quickly adapted.

…

A week flew by quickly.

Chen Nuo’s life settled into a routine: work during the day, return to the villa at night, and spend his free time studying computer technology.

“If it weren’t for Chen Nuo, I don’t know how we would’ve fixed that bug.”

“How does your mind work? Your coding skills surpass all of us old-timers.”

“You were always good, but this past week, you’ve improved so much. We were stumped by that bug for days, but you fixed it in minutes.”

“Nothing more to say—Chen Nuo, you’re amazing!”

Several programmers gathered around Chen Nuo, their faces glowing with excitement.

Moments earlier, Chen Nuo had effortlessly fixed a bug that had bothered their project for a long time.

…

Meanwhile, Zhang Ya’s week had been a rollercoaster of emotions.

Initially, she was confident that Chen Nuo would come begging for her forgiveness within three days.

But as the days passed and a week went by with no calls or messages from him, her once unshakable confidence gave way to intense unease.

To make matters worse, she was used to living lavishly with Chen Nuo’s money.

10,000 yuan her family had transferred to her was already gone.

As of today, she had no money left and couldn’t even afford the cheapest hotel room anymore.

Unable to hold back, she finally called Chen Nuo.

“Hello?”

Chen Nuo answered, his tone calm.

“Chen Nuo, what’s the meaning of this? It’s been a week, and you haven’t come to beg for my forgiveness. Don’t you want to marry me anymore?!”

Hearing his voice, Zhang Ya’s anxiety quickly turned into anger, and she shouted down the phone in her usual haughty tone.

She still couldn’t believe he would really break up with her.

“Heh.”

Chen Nuo let out a cold laugh, his eyes full of scorn.

This woman was still delusional.

“Why are you laughing? I’m telling you, come here and apologize immediately. Bring me 100,000 yuan, too—I’m out of money.”

Standing on the street, Zhang Ya demanded, her tone high and mighty.

She believed that since she had called him first, Chen Nuo would rush over, groveling for her forgiveness.

But in the next moment, her expression froze.

“What does your lack of money have to do with me?”

Holding his phone, Chen Nuo’s face was icy.

“And just to remind you, we’ve already broken up.”

“A girl from a poor family like you really isn’t on my level.”

“I’ve changed the locks at home. You can’t get in. I’ve also sold all your clothes and jewelry.”

“In the next few days, you’ll receive a lawyer’s notice. Every penny I spent on you over the years must be returned.”

“Otherwise, we’ll see each other in court.”

Click.

With that, Chen Nuo ended the call.

On the other end, Zhang Ya stared at her phone, her face pale.

No!!

This couldn’t be true!!

How could Chen Nuo really break up with her?

Lock her out of the house?

Threaten her with legal action?!

Her face turned pale, but then her expression hardened.

This had to be a bluff!

Chen Nuo was trying to scare her!

Yes, that had to be it!