Chapter 52 Modern New Chapter
After the system's mechanical chime faded, the ID card in Wei Wuxian's hand suddenly lit up, projecting a line of information: Name: Wei Ying, Occupation: Actor, Company: Chen Qing Entertainment. Lan Wangji's ID card, on the other hand, read: Lan Zhan, Position: Chairman, Company: Wangji Group.
"Actor? Chairman?" Wei Wuxian held his ID card, his eyes curved with a smile. "That sounds more interesting than cultivating immortality." He turned to look at Lan Wangji, "Boss Lan, please take good care of me, a little actor, from now on."
Lan Wangji looked at the information in his hand, his fingertips pausing on the four words "Wangji Group". He seemed to remember something, and a glimmer of understanding flashed in his eyes: "Find a place to settle down first."
Following the address on their ID cards, they discovered they lived in the same upscale apartment building. As they entered the elevator, they were met by Lan Qiren, who also looked bewildered. He was wearing a fitted Mao suit and clutching a copy of "Modern Etiquette Standards," having apparently also received the system's "newbie gift pack."
"Uncle!" Wei Wuxian and Lan Wangji shouted at the same time.
Lan Qiren adjusted his glasses, his face serious. "Did you also receive instructions from that strange voice?" He sighed. "From what I know, Jiang Cheng has become the president of the Jiang Group, Nie Huaisang is in the antique business, and Jingyi... seems to be a student."
The elevator door opened, and as they walked out of the hallway, they saw Jiang Cheng standing downstairs, talking on the phone. He was wearing a well-tailored suit, and his tone was still a little impatient: "I said we have to get this project, don't give me excuses!" After hanging up, he saw Wei Wuxian and frowned immediately: "Why are you here?"
"Looks like everyone's here." Nie Huaisang emerged from the nearby cafe, fanning himself with a folding fan. He was wearing a casual, modified Hanfu outfit. "I just heard from Jingyi. He's enrolled at the middle school next door. He was almost mistaken for a cosplayer because he was wearing a school uniform."
Si Zhui looked at the familiar yet unfamiliar elders in front of him and whispered, "So everyone is here."
Everyone gathered in Lan Wangji's penthouse, gazing out the floor-to-ceiling windows at the cityscape at night, a wave of emotion washed over them. Jiang Cheng opened his phone and pulled up a group chat: "I've added everyone in, so we can keep in touch." The group included members of the Lan, Jiang, and Nie clans, including Wen Ning, whom he hadn't seen in a while. The note read, "Wen Clan Farmer."
"Oh right," Nie Huaisang suddenly remembered the system's task, "that 1 billion likeability points, have you figured out what's going on? I tried helping my neighbor move some things, and it only added 5 points. It'll probably take forever to accumulate 1 billion likeability points."
As soon as the voice fell, the system's mechanical voice sounded again:
[Additional Note: Because the time-space anchor points are bound to Wei Ying, Lan Zhan, and Lan Sizhui, only the positive emotions gained by these three can be counted towards the total amount of affection. The values gained by the others will be converted into auxiliary energy and will not be counted towards the main quest.]
“What?!” Wei WuXian nearly knocked over the water cup in his hand. “So it’s just the three of us who count? You guys are just here for show?”
Lan Qiren pushed up his glasses. "So, the key to this mission lies with the three of you." He looked at Sizhui. "Sizhui is young, so he might be more likely to win the favor of others."
Jiang Cheng leaned back on the sofa and snorted coldly, "Wei Wuxian is an actor, which is perfect for him to show off in front of the camera. Lan Zhan's group is spread all over the world, so he can get good reviews by doing any charity work. This mission seems to be tailor-made for you."
Wei Wuxian's eyes lit up, and he clapped his hands. "Jiang Cheng, you're really smart!" He looked at Lan Wangji, "Boss Lan, can you take me around the company tomorrow? And can you arrange some big productions for me?"
Lan Wangji nodded. "Wangji Group has a film and television company under its umbrella. I'll have my assistant connect them." He looked at Sizhui and said, "I'll take you to school tomorrow to report."
Si Zhui held the wooden kite in his arms and nodded vigorously: "Okay!"
The neon lights outside the window poured in through the floor-to-ceiling windows, illuminating everyone's faces. Although he had traveled to a strange modern era, and although the task of obtaining 1 billion likes seemed daunting, looking at the familiar people around him, Wei Wuxian suddenly felt that it was not so difficult.
He leaned over to Lan Wangji and whispered, "Lan Zhan, do you think if we hold a wedding in this modern era, will we gain some popularity?"
Lan Wangji's ears turned slightly red, and he tapped the back of his hand lightly with his fingertips: "Be serious."
“I’m serious.” Wei Wuxian smiled like a cat stealing fish. “Didn’t the system say that couples can get a marriage certificate? Let’s give it a try?”
The first rays of morning light lit up the distant skyline, tinting the city's outlines in gold. A new challenge had begun, and this time, they were no longer alone. As long as the three of them walked side by side, even a billion likes, even unlocking the truth behind the rift in time and space, seemed so far away.
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