Lin Li was feeling quite pleased with himself as he watched Lin Zhentian’s company—thanks to his own brilliant maneuvers—forging ahead as if it had been equipped with cheat codes. It seemed they were finally pulling away from the brink of disaster and heading toward the pinnacle of success. But who could have guessed that a sudden, massive twist would emerge out of nowhere?
The competition, having somehow caught wind of the plans Lin Li had put into motion, was absolutely livid. Their faces were dark with fury. "This little brat! He dares to ruin my plans? I must show him a thing or two!" And so, they hurriedly sent some men to give Lin Li a "surprise."
That evening, Lin Li was humming a tuneless little song, strolling home from work without a care in the world. Just as he wandered into a pitch-black, eerie-looking alleyway, he heard a "whoosh." Before he knew it, several men in black emerged from all directions like ghosts, surrounding him completely.
The leader, a brutish man with a mean, menacing face, stepped forward and jabbed a finger at Lin Li’s nose. "Listen here, kid! If you’re smart, you’ll get lost and stop meddling in Lin Zhentian’s pathetic company affairs. Otherwise, you’re going to regret it, and you won't even have a place to go to cry when the time comes!"
Lin Li felt a jolt in his chest, but he was not one to be intimidated by a few thugs. He stiffened his neck and retorted at the top of his lungs, "You lot are out here committing crimes in broad daylight—well, in the dead of night—and you think I’m afraid of you? Keep dreaming!"
The men in black sneered and, as if on cue, swarmed him. Although Lin Li knew a few scrappy, amateur self-defense moves, he was no match for such a large crowd. He was like a lone tiger facing a pack of wolves, quickly finding himself overwhelmed and unable to do anything but parry.
Just as Lin Li felt he was about to be beaten into a pulp and was on the verge of collapse, he suddenly slapped his forehead. "Damn it! How could I have forgotten about the system?" Gritting his teeth in pain, he shouted, "Screw it!" and spent 50 System Points.
The moment he used the System Points, Lin Li felt as though a Super Saiyan had possessed him. His strength surged, and his speed became as fast as a rocket launch. Eyes wide, he roared and launched a counterattack. He darted through the crowd of men in black, and after a few exchanges, he sent them scurrying away like stray dogs.
Lin Li limped home, his heart still thumping with lingering fear. He knew the competition wouldn't let things rest so easily. "Hmph, trying to mess with me? Not a chance! I need to speed up the resolution of the crisis at Lin Zhentian’s company; let’s see how they try to jump around after that!"
But no sooner had he dealt with the thugs than trouble began brewing inside the company. Somehow, the competition had bribed a few spineless employees. These guys were like rats, secretly causing chaos and tangling up the very plans Lin Li had worked so hard to push forward.
When Lin Li discovered this, he was absolutely incensed and immediately went to report it to Lin Zhentian. Upon hearing the news, Lin Zhentian’s temper flared instantly. His face dark as charcoal, he roared, "Mutiny! They dare to cause trouble right under my nose? See if I don't deal with you bunch of turncoats properly!" He launched an investigation immediately and fired all the internal moles as if he were tossing out trash.
After this ordeal, Lin Zhentian’s trust in Lin Li grew even stronger. He waved his hand decisively and said, "Lin Li, from now on, feel free to run things at the company however you see fit. If you need anything, just ask—I’ll support you all the way!"
With the hard work of Lin Li and the entire staff, they successfully secured a strategic investor, and the cash flow issues were effectively resolved. As capital poured in like a rushing river and the business strategy was properly realigned, Lin Zhentian’s company began to pull out of its slump, gaining new life and seeing its performance figures soar.
Lin Zhentian was beyond grateful to Lin Li, praising him to everyone he met in the office: "Look at young Lin Li here—he’s young, but his capabilities are immense. Our company’s comeback is entirely thanks to him!" Just like that, Lin Li made a name for himself in the Jiangcheng business circle.