Looking at Gao Xing, it seems he doesn’t really pursue material things, so Zhou Wang truly doesn’t know what to give him... Since he understands how to self-guide, Zhou Wang can rest assured.
When Zhou Wang came to his senses, Gao Xing was already sitting on the sofa at the back, with his arms folded and eyes closed.
Soon, he began to snore lightly.
Zhou Wang didn’t make a sound to disturb him. He could probably guess that Gao Xing must be very tired.
That backpack full of money, which he carried from the south to the north, wasn’t spent at all, meaning he hasn’t had a good sleep in a long time.
Falling asleep sitting here undoubtedly also shows his trust in Zhou Wang, which Zhou Wang finds quite comforting.
At this moment, a series of system prompts rang in Zhou Wang’s mind, seeming to convey a lot of information. Zhou Wang, no longer paying attention to Gao Xing, sat by the bed and gently held Linlin’s small hand in her sleep, then began to check the messages.
...
Ding!
[Detected that the host successfully recruited a "bodyguard", the magic lamp has been lit]
[The "Gao Xing New Hire Gift Package" has been issued]
[Gao Xing New Hire Gift Package: Custom Dragon Hidden electronic device set (satellite phone, laptop, multi-functional glasses, tactical headphones, quick reaction helmet, wind goggles, night vision goggles, compass) *2, Dragon Hidden tactical custom set *3, brand professional outfit *10, brand commuter bag *2, Dragon Hidden custom backpack *2, high-end customized dress *4, Dragon Hidden custom watch *2, Patek Philippe watch *2, special fund for administrative vehicles 5 million, special fund for security equipment acquisition 10 million, special fund for security team development 100 million]
[Note: Upon career advancement, a "promotion gift package" can be obtained]
Ding!
[The "Universal Resume" with attached professional training resources has been activated. Gao Xing can download the corresponding courses online at any time, private link: ...]
[Note: The customized training courses cover a wide range of knowledge. Completing them all can improve Gao Xing’s corresponding professional abilities]
...
Seeing the system prompts, Zhou Wang couldn’t help but gasp.
He initially thought Qi Jiayi’s "New Hire Gift Package" was already extremely generous, but compared to Gao Xing’s, it still falls short by far.
Apart from the various outfits, watches, and cars needed for formal occasions, the system essentially equipped Gao Xing with another set of equipment for special occasions.
The most incredible thing was that it was "Dragon Hidden" custom-made, meaning that the equipment might be exactly the same as what Gao Xing could get during his service... That’s just amazing.
Zhou Wang was eager to see Gao Xing’s incredulous expression at that time...
Moreover, even after giving everything, the system still left Zhou Wang with a very generous margin for adjustments and supplements, with 10 million in special funds for equipment and 100 million for security team development.
Of course, Zhou Wang surely wouldn’t know how to spend this money, but it’s simple enough to just leave it to Gao Xing.
What Zhou Wang cared about was the long-lost sense of security that had returned.
Relying on Xiao Wang as temporary help really didn’t allow Zhou Wang to go all out in the Magic City, especially since Xue Mingyuan’s ex-wife hadn’t been captured, but with Gao Xing, Zhou Wang could finally continue being a carefree wanderer.
With Gao Xing’s near-superhuman ability value of 97 and Huaxia’s already world-class robust security, Zhou Wang didn’t think there would be any problems.
Feeling happy for Gao Xing for a while, Zhou Wang’s gaze continued downward, looking at the more important prompt.
Assistant Xu Wenqian, Secretary Jiang Qingkui, Driver Miao Ying, Lawyer Qi Jiayi, and with the successful recruitment of Gao Xing, Zhou Wang finally gathered five Dragon Balls, which also means...
After nearly three months, Zhou Wang finally completed the third action round of the system.
...
[Current Round Progress: 5/5]
Ding!
[The third action round has ended, data statistics in progress]
[Total Time: 83 days]
[Initial average ability value of recruited talents: 85]
[Comprehensive Score: A+]
Ding!
[Host completed the third action round with a "B+ or above" standard, successfully obtaining "Selection" privileges]
Ding!
[The hidden benefit action round "Selection" has been triggered, with 30 days of effectiveness remaining. Please activate as soon as possible]
...
Zhou Wang was truly stunned when he saw this system prompt.
There was another hidden "Selection" round?
It seemed similar to a game setting...
But after a moment, Zhou Wang understood.
In other words, if he hadn’t completed the third action round within 90 days, he would miss this hidden benefit round?
In hindsight, it was indeed a bit risky.
Because in just one more week, the 90-day period would have expired, and the system wouldn’t give Zhou Wang any prompts or warnings. He almost missed it.
Additionally, thanks to the high quality of the talents he recruited, except for the fortunate accident-like Assistant Xu Wenqian at the beginning, because the talent score only considers initial ability values, compared to the other four people, Xu Wenqian was indeed a bit inadequate.
... Although she is a treasure in some respects.
In addition, Zhou Wang felt slightly disoriented.
He felt he had experienced a lot in this action round, and didn’t expect only three months had passed. Including the system activation, it was only about four months, giving quite a "Returning as a Young Man After a Lifetime of Warfare" feeling.
Because in less than half a year, Zhou Wang himself had already undergone a dramatic transformation.
As for the hidden benefit action round "Selection," which seemed to be a real perk, although Zhou Wang was curious about the selection method, considering there was a 30-day countdown remaining, he wasn’t in a hurry to activate it.
He needed to take some time to relax first.
...
"Brother, brother..."
A soft murmur pulled Zhou Wang back to reality.
"Hmm?"
Zhou Wang responded instinctively and looked down. The girl hadn’t woken up but instead changed her posture, resting her head on his shoulder, sleeping soundly.
With the girl’s fair skin and a few small moles on her neck, Zhou Wang could faintly smell a mix of soapy water and hand soap... Wait, hand soap?
Zhou Wang glanced at the girl’s shiny black hair, then at the bathroom direction, and couldn’t help but find it amusing.
But actually, it’s not a problem. Who says you can’t wash hair with hand soap?
"Zhou, Zhou Wang..."
While Zhou Wang was smiling, he suddenly felt a touch on his hand placed on the bed. When he looked up, he saw Sister Xiao Yu, who had been in a deep sleep, was now wide awake, staring at him blankly.
Sister Xiao Yu’s gaze was very complex, filled with gratitude, self-reproach, inferiority, and bewilderment, perhaps hiding something else too, but Zhou Wang couldn’t tell at the moment.
At this moment, Zhou Wang was also filled with myriad thoughts.
After parting from his youth, he actually hadn’t interacted with Sister Xiao Yu for a long time.
Even though he saved Sister Xiao Yu last time, she had never woken up, so this eye contact was essentially their first exchange after many years.
Times changed, the world transformed.
Sister Xiao Yu’s features were still pretty, yet they showed a lot of wear due to life’s burdens. She was no longer the bright and lively country girl in Zhou Wang’s memory.
Zhou Wang had changed too, from the mischievous, always bragging kid, to the calm and deep-eyed young man of today.
Sister Xiao Yu just called Zhou Wang and trembled, unable to say anything further. The burden seemed to occupy her expression, and she retracted the hand she had just extended to Zhou Wang back into the quilt.
Zhou Wang sighed. Her "light" seemed to have disappeared forever...
"It’s okay, Sister Xiao Yu, you don’t have to say anything. I’ll make sure you and Linlin’s life gets better, I promise... This is something I owe you. After all, when we were young, your family’s good stuff got completely ruined by me, didn’t it?"
Zhou Wang gently smiled, reached inside the blanket again to hold Sister Xiao Yu’s hand, and softly said.
Feeling the strength transmitted through Zhou Wang’s palm, Zhao Yu’s shoulders trembled, and she instantly covered her mouth, crying uncontrollably...