Sunday.
Roland Community—
The weather was gloomy, looking like it was about to rain.
The entrance to Building 5 had become busy.
People were constantly carrying things in and out of the second floor.
They were all draped in white cloth.
As people passed by, cries could be heard.
Those of adults and children.
Sounds of sadness or breakdown.
"Mom, ahhhhh—how could you leave like this."
"Grandma, Grandma..."
"My mother...呜呜呜..."
The two dogs, tied up in a single room, also responded to the atmosphere.
Letting out low whimpers from their throats.
The elderly people from other buildings, upon hearing the news, felt a sense of sorrow.
"I can't believe that Sister Wang is gone just like that. I was talking to her yesterday."
"Sigh—who could have imagined."
"We old folks, we live one day at a time..."
...
"Brother Jiang, it seems an elder from downstairs has passed away."
Shen Jie arrived next door with breakfast, handing a portion to Brother Jiang.
"Mhm," Jiang Lin responded faintly.
He knew.
They had only gone out for a day yesterday, and today they hadn't gone out again.
Mainly because the weather looked like it was about to rain.
After finishing breakfast, the two played games in Jiang Lin's living room.
Jiang Lin had only watched others play these games before.
He only started playing himself in the last few days.
He was still getting used to all the operations.
However, Jiang Lin's reaction time and observation skills were both excellent.
With his foundation, he adapted quickly.
Last night, when he had nothing else to do, he even looked up guides online.
Now, playing the game, he was quite proficient.
As for team coordination,
Jiang Lin understood the skills of each game character, and in addition, he possessed something others didn't:
—Actual combat experience.
In terms of coordination and directing teammates, his experience was far richer than that of ordinary people.
Jiang Lin operated his game character, occasionally reminding others:
"Fall back, there are people in the bushes."
"Attack in the five o'clock direction."
"Don't go, there's a trap."
After hearing this, Shen Jie instinctively coordinated his movements.
When he saw that there were indeed people hidden in the bushes, and that everything else was exactly as Brother Jiang had said,
He was astonished. While maneuvering his game character to hide, he said:
"Brother Jiang, how did you know there were people hiding ahead?"
"That's amazing!"
"Are you secretly a gaming master?"
Jiang Lin didn't look at him, and said faintly, "I guessed."
In fact, everything was traceable, it was just that generally,
Except for professional players, few people would observe to this extent.
If one had to say, then Jiang Lin could be considered a naturally gifted player.
Whether it was control, hearing, or eyesight, they were beyond human capabilities.
After half an hour, they played three games and won all three.
The other three teammates were all amazed in the team chat.
They all sent friend requests to Jiang Lin.
[Holy crap, met a master, hugging you!]
[Master, look at me, I can be cute and act spoiled~]
...
In the living room,
Shen Jie looked at Jiang Lin with undisguised admiration and excitement.
He said in disbelief, "Brother Jiang, have you really only been playing games for a few days?"
Although it was he who had brought Brother Jiang into this game initially,
Now, no matter who looked at it, Brother Jiang's skills had nothing to do with being a newbie.
He even thought this morning that he was only better at games than Brother Jiang,
And could help him out.
Who would have thought...
Truly, seeing him after a day makes one look at him with new eyes.
"By the way, Brother Jiang, haven't you found a job yet?"
Shen Jie suddenly thought of something. "Why don't you go play professionally? You're so good, you'll definitely be able to join a professional team!"
Although he was a bit older, his skills were undeniable.
Professional competitions?
Jiang Lin hadn't considered this.
More accurately, he hadn't considered looking for a job in the mortal world.
He was here on vacation in the first place...
However, Shen Jie's words did remind him.
Jiang Lin looked up at Shen Jie and suddenly said:
"Speaking of work, I'm going out in a few days. Someone introduced me to a job, and I'm going to check it out."
In fact, he planned to return to the Underworld in a few days.
To wrap up the matter of the [Spirit].
Due to the system's message-in-a-bottle task, his vacation might have to end early.
"That's great news!"
Shen Jie's joy was evident. "Brother Jiang, you're so skilled, maybe you'll be a bodyguard for some important figure."
"Or maybe you'll be a coach at some secret training base!"
The more he thought about it, the more likely it seemed, his eyes shining.
—Someone like Brother Jiang would be top-notch anywhere.
Jiang Lin looked at Shen Jie, who was as excited as if he had found a job himself, and nodded.
He said faintly, "I'll know when I go see."
Shen Jie grinned and cupped his hands, speaking in a martial arts manner, "Congratulations in advance, Brother Jiang! Don't forget your little brother in the future!"
"Mhm."
Jiang Lin smiled, raising his phone, "Shall we continue?"
"Okay!"
Shen Jie cheerfully sent a team invitation:
"Once Brother Jiang starts working, he won't have so much time to play games. I want to take advantage of this time to enjoy some easy wins."
Afterward, the two played games for another two hours.
They basically won every match.
The few times they didn't win, it was basically because their teammates were not strong enough.
—Either they were hot-tempered and uncooperative, or they suddenly went AFK and disappeared.
If that were all, it would be fine.
The most bizarre incident was when they were about to win.
Suddenly, a teammate named [Screw Your Green Hat] somehow unleashed a ultimate skill.
And took out all his own teammates.
"..."
Looking at the "[Defeat]" on the screen, Jiang Lin fell into silence.
—Can't carry them.
Shen Jie was not as good-tempered and directly cursed out.
"Damn it, are you a mole sent by the enemy?!"
Worse still, [Screw Your Green Hat] arrogantly posted a message in the chat:
: Teehee, you died, you died,
: Want to win? Eat shit!
[A programmer can't go bald (Shen Jie)]: Are you sick? Go take your medicine!
[Screw Your Green Hat]: I won't, I won't, what can you do to me?
: If you have the guts, come beat me through the internet!
...
"Damn!" Shen Jie almost couldn't breathe.
"Brother Jiang, people like this are just taking out their own unhappiness on society."
"Report and block them."
"..."
Beside him, Jiang Lin remained silent.
He seriously looked at the last sentence the other party had posted in the chat.
—Go beat them through the internet?
He would consider it.
...