Chapter 0003: Full-time Night Shift

"This is the first edition card." Ye Xiu smiled. The Glory account cards are updated annually, and the first edition card is now nearly ten years old.

"Cough, with over 1,000 computers, what's the difference with one more?" Chen Guo said

Which one are you looking at? Chen Guo asked

"Usually, when there's nothing to do, I just play on the computer or something like that. It's fine; we don't charge each other," Chen Guo said

"You said you wanted to be a network administrator?" Chen Guo suddenly brought up this matter again.

Could it be a professional expert from the Jia Shi team? Chen Guo suddenly thought. She knew that the Jia Shi club was not too far from her internet café. But then she reconsidered; she would be able to recognize the members of the Jia Shi team! Unless this person was the elusive expert Ye Qiu.

"About 40 seconds!" Ye Qiu said

Oh, I see... You are quite generous. Chen Guo remarked, this person is so powerful, their account must be impressive as well. A strong account is indeed very valuable, giving it away casually is quite extravagant

It seems that this set of rooms is basically the place that is "enclosed." Although the decoration is simple, it is clean and tidy, which is quite good. Ye Xiu is very satisfied as he thinks about it while moving the last few sets of keyboards upstairs to arrange them properly.

30 seconds ...? ... To defeat an opponent who has not won a single game in 52 matches in just 30 seconds, what kind of person could that be?

Then let me give it a try. Ye Xiu said as he took an account card out of his pocket and quickly entered the page for applying to transfer regions in Glory. Chen Guo looked at the account card in surprise: "Could this be a first edition card?"

Well, I am the boss

Chen Guo's internet café is called "Xingxin Network Club," which can be considered a relatively high-end establishment. It has two floors, with over a thousand machines. The second floor is slightly smaller but noticeably more luxurious, situated in an upscale area. Moreover, there is a hidden gem within, containing a suite with two bedrooms and a living room, with a storage room also included in this suite. Ye Xiu was busy moving keyboards up and down and had already inspected this suite. The job advertisement clearly stated: meals and accommodation provided. Ye Xiu had just left the club, and he had not yet decided where to go next. The condition of meals and accommodation was equivalent to providing him with a place to settle down, which piqued his interest in the position of network administrator.

Chen Guo carefully scrutinized the person before her. His hair and beard had clearly not been tended to for at least half a month. His face appeared somewhat puffy; although fair-skinned, it bore a sickly pallor. His eyes were fixed on her, lacking vitality. She had seen this look many times before; the boys who frequently came to his internet café to stay up all night often looked just like this. Yet this man before her was not young, and he was surprisingly disheveled, which she found contemptible

Ye Xiu was taken aback, but soon realized that his recent victory had been too professional, and this beautiful boss had become curious about his abilities. ... Unfortunately ... ... Ye Xiu smiled wryly and shook his head, saying: "I cannot win against you."

Ye Xiu ... ... Is it Ye Qiu? Indeed!" Chen Guo was excited; to her, this was truly a case of "there's no silver here, three hundred taels". This only confirmed that this person was Ye Qiu. If he had really written Ye Qiu, she would have doubted it herself!

Indeed, how generous. Ye Xiu smiled wryly. The account he had given up was none other than the Battle God One Autumn Leaf, and to describe it merely as "generous" was, to be honest, quite stingy.

"What level is your account? What equipment do you have?" Chen Guo asked

Just as I was thinking, my younger sister casually added, "He even forgot his ID card here."

"The night shift one," Ye Xiu said

In the midst of speaking, the page has already displayed "Region Change Successful"

Disdain aside, those willing to work as full-time night owls like Chen Guo are still very welcome. Moreover, she is curious about this person's ten years of experience in the field, so she immediately made the decision: "Alright, then we will take you on."

Boss, you are quite generous as well

"Are you planning to go to the new district for fun?" Chen Guo asked

No need to look for it, I added it myself. Chen Guo said

"No problem, I'm fully capable." Ye Xiu gave Chen Guo a thumbs up, indicating that staying up all night was indeed his strong suit

Oh, I see! It's fine, it's fine; it's quite good with the books. Ye Xiu immediately expressed his stance, and his nonchalant attitude made Chen Guo feel somewhat guilty. This small storage room indeed does not seem like a place for people to live.

"What do you think? In order to adapt to the new job, how about staying up all night tonight? I will also assess your ability to stay up all night," Chen Guo said.

What? Is there this one? Ye Xiu turned over to take a look

Ye Xiu felt helpless and went out to buy a late-night snack. Having just changed jobs, he was being called upon one after another, yet he didn't feel particularly depressed about it. This woman could casually chat with anyone and didn't treat them as outsiders; her familiarity was quite pleasant and endearing. At this moment, Ye Xiu suddenly realized that he hadn't even asked what his new boss's name was

The original account has been given away. Ye Xiu could only say this

Identity card? Chen Guo was taken aback, and only then did he realize that he had become confused with excitement. Internet cafes require real-name registration, and it is certainly necessary to present an identity card; who could register under a false name

"Alright, this is your place to stay," Chen Guo said, pointing to the low bed squeezed into the storage room as she watched Ye Xiu finish his work.

Chen Guo felt quite experienced after five years of playing, but he never expected that this person in front of him had been playing for a full ten years, which was double his own experience. Ten years—that was from the very first batch of players in the game. To have continued playing until now and still have the enthusiasm to venture into a new server, what kind of spirit does that embody

"Ye Xiu," said the younger sister

Upon realizing that this person was not the low-key expert he had admired for a long time, although still curious about this individual's abilities, his interest had already diminished significantly. Chen Guo returned to Area C, No. 47, and handed back Ye Xiu's identification card, saying: "You forgot to take your ID."

"What name is registered for the guest in Room 47 of Area C?" Chen Guo asked the receptionist.

Oh, are you capable? Chen Guo was surprised. The night shift is from 11 PM to 7 AM every day, with a monthly salary that is 300 yuan higher than others, but very few people apply for this position. After all, many are unwilling to have their days and nights reversed every day, so currently, everyone at Chen Guo's side is taking turns. If someone really applies for this full-time night shift, everyone would be relieved.

Chen Guo looked at Ye Xiu in surprise: "How many years have you been playing Glory?" The card is lifeless, but people are alive; the card may last for ten years, but a person may not.

"It's just crossing a street, not far at all. How much snow can we possibly shovel? Let's go quickly," Chen Guo said.

Oh? What shall we eat

Currently, the open area is Honor Zone 10. Reflecting on the past, I had an account in Honor Zone 1 during the autumn of a bygone era. Later, when Honor updated to Chapter 05: Realm of the Gods, I, along with many skilled players, met the standards and completed the skill challenges, becoming one of the first players and accounts to gain access to the public map of the Realm of the Gods.

Chen Guo opened his mouth wide, yet the other party still said with a hint of regret: "My hands are frozen, otherwise 30 seconds would have been enough"

Yes. Ye Xiu quickly returned from his memories to reality

Why? Chen Guo was taken aback

"No level, no equipment," Ye Xiu said

Chen Guo was momentarily stunned. The two characters for "glory" flashed, which is the iconic symbol of victory in the arena, equivalent to "K.O."

Is that possible? Chen Guo was somewhat skeptical. Defeating a formidable opponent in just over 40 seconds, someone with a brand new account and no levels—how could such skill be developed?

New District?" Ye Xiu was taken aback, glanced at today's date, and suddenly realized.

Won?

At this time, it doesn't matter much. There is a small restaurant across the street that should still be open. You can go take a look and buy a few dishes to bring back. I don't eat celery. " As Chen Guo spoke, she took out two hundred yuan from her pocket and handed it to Ye Xiu.

Is it a new district? Ye Xiu murmured to himself

Only level 1 empty numbers are acceptable, "Chen Guo said"

Understood

"I just like to be busy at night," Ye Xiu said

It was done. Ye Xiu withdrew the account card, holding it in his hand, and in an instant, he recalled the myriad memories contained within this first edition card

"That hetushu.com is fine, follow me!" Chen Guo was straightforward in her actions; having taken in Ye Xiu, she immediately began to treat him as an employee. She instructed him to move a pile of new keyboards that had just arrived and had not yet been organized to the storage room on the second floor

Now, the ownership of "A Leaf in Autumn" has changed, and my glorious professional career has come to a close. However, I coincidentally encountered the annual new server launch, stirring Ye Xiu's thoughts and suddenly bringing a decade of memories flooding back.

"How long did it take?" Chen Guo asked

I have reviewed it and believe that I meet all the requirements. I have no issues with the job and the compensation. What do you think? Please consider it, boss said Ye Xiu

Hehehe... Chen Guo's smile was truly sinister; she was already prepared to scour for anything she could find. Something happened. She was looking for this person's signature. Ye Qiu's signature! Who has it? No one has it!

Chen Guo even forgot to rush over to reclaim her account. She hoped that this person would play another round so she could take a good look, but instead, she saw him skillfully logging out of the game. Stretching lazily, he seemed to show little interest in the computer, looking around aimlessly. When he turned his head, he caught sight of Chen Guo staring at him wide-eyed, and he quickly explained: "You didn't log out of the game just now; I sat down and the battle had already begun. I helped you win, so don't worry!"

"It is snowing!" Ye Xiu said

"Because I do not have an account that can win against you," Ye Xiu said

I remember that it was possible to transfer districts before the new area opened, right?" Ye Xiu suddenly asked Chen Guo

Ah... yes... Chen Guo did not expect this person to suddenly say such a thing. She was just thinking about how to challenge this person to a sparring match, and now this provides a very good excuse.

It has been nearly ten years. Ye Xiu confirmed that he is one with the card.

You have clearly understood the conditions, so just follow that. "Chen Guo said.

Ah? Ye Xiu was taken aback; the dwelling he had imagined was that bright and clean suite outside, even the living room sofa would suffice. Here... Ye Xiu looked up and noticed that on the west wall of the small storage room, there was a small window, seemingly facing the street lamp on the road outside. When he turned off the light in the storage room, the light from the small window immediately dimmed, resembling a haunted place.

No problem

Oh, thank you," Ye Xiu quickly replied, "Are you from the internet café?"

Ye Qiu! Just the thought of this name excited Chen Guo, but considering that this expert is usually low-key, if she rushed over to ask, the person would most likely not admit it. After hesitating for a moment, Chen Guo suddenly remembered something and ran back to the front desk like the wind

"Oh, then you must defeat me in a one-on-one match in Honor." Chen Guo said

Tomorrow marks the tenth anniversary of Glory's operations. Since the second anniversary, a new server has been launched at midnight on the anniversary date each year. The sale of the tenth edition account cards began three months ago. Veteran players who have been dissatisfied with the old servers and newcomers preparing to join Glory have all been eagerly anticipating this day with their new server accounts ready.

"Uh, this is a bit lacking, just make do for now... Actually, this internet café doesn't have many people, not fewer with you, so we're not really short on staff. The recruitment notice you saw was posted quite a while ago," Chen Guo said.

"Not bad, I'm quite satisfied," Chen Guo said. "Of course, there are relatively few night shift workers; most are college students from nearby universities who come to stay up all night. You actually don't have much to do, just keep an eye on the place."

"How is the customer flow usually?" Ye Xiu asked

But how long has it been since I walked away? 40 seconds? 50 seconds? Chen Guo raised her wrist to check the time; it was definitely less than a minute. And what happened? Just a moment ago, my opponent, who had defeated me in 52 consecutive matches, was eliminated by this person in less than a minute

Oh? Boss, that's great. I just saw on your internet café's website that you are hiring a network administrator, right?" Ye Xiu asked

"Alright, let's go and have a late-night meal to welcome you," Chen Guo said

Where is the ID card? Let me take a look. Chen Guo took the ID card from the little sister's hand and, upon inspection, it indeed clearly stated Ye Xiu. Instantly, a wave of disappointment washed over her, and she felt a strong urge to change the character 'Xiu' to 'Qiu'.

Thank you, boss