Chapter 2, Determination

The manager seemed taken aback by Lin Tianyu's response. He hesitated for a moment and said, "I am glad you think that way. In fact, I am well aware of the kind of person I am. I do not take pride in it, but I also do not feel sorry for you. As a manager, if I cannot make my subordinates work late into the night or compel them to complete tasks that do not fall within their responsibilities, then I am not a qualified leader. I must extract every bit of value from them, for that is the reason the company's upper management hired me. If one day you become a leader, I believe you will understand this."

Boom! The towering waves violently crashed against the jagged rocks on the shore, instantly shattering into countless splintering sprays that filled the air. The sky was overcast with dark clouds, and the fierce winds whipped up massive waves that struck the beach. From the ominous clouds, distant rumblings of thunder hinted at the impending storm. Lin Tianyu, dressed in pajamas, held a frying pan in one hand and the sword Anduril in the other, standing on the mountaintop, dumbfounded as he gazed at the magnificent scene before him, his heart surging with astonishment even more tumultuous than the sea before him.

With a soft crack, in an instant, the howling of the wind and the fury of the rain vanished completely, and the room instantly returned to a deep night of tranquility and peace, as if the wind and rain just experienced were merely a nightmare.

"I hope that day will never come." Lin Tianyu nodded at the manager and turned to leave.

The manager's voice seemed to be a calm narration, yet it also felt like an enticement

When the door was unlocked, he felt a cool sea breeze wafting in through the crack. Taking a deep breath, Lin Tianyu murmured to himself: "No matter what awaits me—I'm here!"

Today is September 26, and there are five days left until the end of this month. Do you know what this means? If you resign today, you will not receive your full salary for September. According to the contract, you will only receive half a month's salary for this month, which means you will have effectively worked for me for free for eleven days.

Just a few minutes ago, he was still lying on his own bed, but in the blink of an eye, after passing through the wooden door of his bedroom, he found himself on such a small island

Today, it is destined that he will be late for work, but Lin Tianyu no longer cares. The world behind that door has brought him immense shock and made him realize a fact: he no longer needs the salary from the last month and the library. Although he still cannot comprehend what exactly is happening and is uncertain about what he should do next, one thing he can be sure of is that he is in the midst of an incredibly magical event. He no longer needs the salary from the last month and the library. Although he still cannot comprehend what exactly is happening and is uncertain about what he should do next, one thing he can be sure of is that he is in the midst of an incredibly magical event.

Lin Tianyu gasped for breath, sitting down abruptly on the floor, disregarding his drenched clothes. Suddenly, he looked up to the sky and laughed heartily. This was the first time he had laughed so freely since breaking up with his girlfriend. The laughter was so intense that it brought tears to his eyes

The moonlight outside slanted in, falling upon that seemingly madman.

The next morning, Lin Tianyu was late getting up for the first time. It was not until the old clock struck nine that Lin Tianyu stretched and crawled out of bed

By the way! That key! Lin Tianyu hurriedly fumbled on the table and finally found the key that still had a price tag attached to it. After forcefully inserting it into the keyhole, he gently turned it.

What on earth is going on? At this moment, Lin Tianyu was completely bewildered

The wind and rain howled in through that door, violently as if to tear the wooden door into pieces. Lin Tianyu had never witnessed such a frenzied spectacle of nature. Clearly, the storm at sea was incomparable to the light winds and drizzles on land. He struggled against the wind to close the wooden door, but the fierce gale relentlessly surged into the room, its immense force nearly pushing him aside. Clearly, the storm at sea was incomparable to the light winds and drizzles on land. He struggled against the wind to close the wooden door, but the fierce gale relentlessly surged into the room, its immense force nearly pushing him aside

Thunder rumbled loudly, startling him to the point of nearly collapsing to the ground, and temporarily freeing him from his confusion. He looked up, and the dark, dense clouds in the sky gradually descended, seeming almost within reach, filled with a terrifying sense of oppression. Without any warning, cold rain suddenly poured down upon him, swept across the land by the fierce wind like bullets.

Lin Tianyu's pajamas were instantly drenched, and he dashed into the open wooden door like a drenched chicken.

You are not wrong, Manager. Please allow me to address you this way one last time. Every day this month has been spent in heavy work, much of which should not have been my responsibility. Although I do not mind this, as I need something to help me forget the pain of the past, so believe me, I do not hold a grudge against you. However, not holding a grudge does not mean I deny that you are a very unpleasant person. I dislike you, and I have never intended to hide that. Nevertheless, I will not act out of line because of it. Thank goodness our hierarchical relationship on mhetushucomcom is finally coming to an end, so let us view this awkward opposition with a professional perspective.

After leaving the company, Lin Tianyu did not head home immediately. Instead, he first went to a military supply store and purchased a canvas raincoat. Although he had an umbrella at home, he did not consider it wise to use one in such a torrential downpour. In addition, he also bought a replica entrenching tool, two canvas backpacks, and a set of camouflage clothing. While he was not entirely sure of the necessity of these purchases, he believed that it was better to be prepared than to be caught unawares

He turned his head to take a glance; the door stood inexplicably behind him, slightly tilted. Although it appeared somewhat unbalanced, it seemed to be supported by an invisible force, standing firmly in place. It resembled an invisible structure, the only exit visible to the naked eye, and looked rather eerie.

This is a small island isolated in the ocean. From where he stands, he can see the entire island at a glance. One side of the island features rugged cliffs with jagged rocks, appearing so steep that it seems impassable, while the other side boasts a gently sloping beach that stretches for over a hundred meters. Various unnamed, chaotic plants grow a few meters away from the beach, extending all the way to his current position. There are no coconut trees, which typically symbolize tropical coastal areas. The entire island gives off a sense of desolation and solitude, a feeling that is particularly pronounced in such harsh weather. The place where he stands is the highest point at the center of the island, a low hill approximately ten meters high.

I hope there will never be such a day the manager murmured as he watched Lin Tianyu's figure fade away

At ten o'clock, he appeared in the office of the company manager, facing the manager with a complex expression, and calmly handed over his resignation letter.

While speaking, the manager handed him an envelope containing half a month's salary.

The first thing Lin Tianyu did upon returning home was to exert considerable effort to move the wooden door into the inner room. He completely dismantled the wooden crate outside the door, propped the door against a wall, and secured it in place with cabinets and a writing desk on both sides. He then changed into the camouflage outfit, canvas raincoat, and a pair of old hiking shoes he had worn during his trekking days. He carried a canvas travel backpack and had a spade hanging at his waist. This time, he did not bring the sword with him; in the event of danger, the sharp spade was clearly more practical than an unsharpened broadsword. After everything was prepared, he cautiously inserted the key into the lock's keyhole and gently turned it