Miler, who has a system for giving up

I smiled nervously and sat down.

"I'm so sorry for what happened today; I've frightened you," said another elderly man.

"It's okay, I'm fine," I quickly said.

"That's good. Master Miler, if you need any help in the future, please don't hesitate to ask," said the old man who spoke first.

"Thank you all." I nodded gratefully.

At that moment, a young man entered the room. He bowed to the elderly people and then looked at me. A hint of surprise flashed in his eyes, but he quickly regained his composure.

"Who is this...?" I asked, puzzled.

“He is my grandson, Si Kongkong,” the old man who spoke first introduced. “He is also the next heir of the Si Kong family.” Si Kongkong walked up to me, extended his hand, and said, “It’s a pleasure to meet you, Master Miler.” “Hello, Si Kongkong,” I smiled slightly, nodded, and shook his hand gently.

Sikong Feng came over and hugged Sikong Kong. Sikong Feng said with a smile, "Long time no see! Have you missed us? Big brother has missed you terribly." Sikong Kong smiled happily and replied, "Haha, of course I missed you all! Big brother, I couldn't wait to come back this time."

"Oh? What made you rush back so urgently?" Sikong Feng asked curiously.

Si Kongkong looked at me, his eyes sparkling with anticipation. "I've heard some things about Master Miler, and I'm very interested. So, I specially arranged for someone to bring me back by helicopter, hoping to have the opportunity to learn from the master."

Sikong Feng chuckled and patted Sikong Kong's shoulder. "Haha, I see. Don't worry, I'll help you with the introductions. However, it also depends on whether Master Miler is willing to accept your request." After saying that, he turned to look at me, his eyes revealing a hint of inquiry.

Si Kongbai followed Si Kongfeng's gaze to me and said sincerely, "Master Miler, would you be willing to give me a chance to learn from you?"

I smiled slightly and nodded. "Of course. If you're interested, we can discuss and exchange ideas together. However, I usually only work on Saturdays and Sundays; I need to go to work the rest of the time."

Upon hearing my answer, Si Kongkong was so excited he almost jumped for joy. He quickly said, "That's wonderful! Thank you, Master Miler, for giving me this opportunity. I will definitely study hard. It's alright, two days is quite good too. Master Miler can work in our Si Kong family's laboratory afterward." "In that case, it's a date. I'll be here waiting for you every Saturday and Sunday," I said with a smile.

Si Kong nodded repeatedly, "Okay, okay. I will definitely be on time."

At this moment, Sikong Feng stood up and said, "Then let Master Miler rest for today. Let's not disturb him too much."

Everyone stood up and said goodbye to me.

After seeing them off, I sighed inwardly, realizing that the Sikong family seemed to be hiding many secrets. Perhaps the agreement with Sikong would be the key to unraveling these mysteries.

However, those people downstairs all received calls from their homes, accepted what had just happened, marveled at my youth and the miraculous power of my potion, and no longer thought that the head of the Sikong family was exaggerating.

Several of them were very interested in plants and pharmacology, and they were communicating with the Sikong family about whether they could follow me and learn from me.

I changed out of the dress Han Heng gave me and into the Seven-Colored Auspicious Cloud Fairy Robe. After all, we were going to eat soon, and after that, we had to go to the herb field. I couldn't bear to get this dress, which I really liked, dirty. After folding it neatly, I asked the staff outside for a clean box. I put the dress inside, and after closing the door, I put the box containing the dress into the herb field warehouse.

Han Heng then came to pick me up for dinner. The heels of my shoes were too high, and we were still quite a distance from our destination. When no one could see me, he used his healing spiritual energy on my feet, and instantly my feet stopped hurting. I felt like I could even run a couple of laps in these shoes.

Entering the banquet hall, there was such a long and wide table! My seat was arranged at the very front. Fortunately, Han Heng was to my left, Yan Luo was to my right, Ye Dongjun was opposite me, Si Kongkong was to Ye Dongjun's left, and Si Kongfeng was to his right.

A strong sense of security filled me as soon as everyone was served their exquisite dishes. Sikong Feng warmly invited everyone to enjoy the food, and the atmosphere at the banquet was harmonious. I savored the delicious dishes while chatting with the people around me.

Han Heng whispered to me that the Sikong family's laboratory has advanced equipment and resources, and if I worked there, the research would definitely progress more smoothly.

Si Kongkong also said that he would fully support my research and invited me to visit his family's laboratory.

I was thrilled and decided to accept their offer. After all, such an opportunity was truly rare.

Just then, Yan Luo gently touched my arm, reminding me to be careful of the other people at the table.

I looked up and found that everyone around me was looking at me with envy and admiration.

I smiled and nodded to them, my heart filled with anticipation. This dinner not only allowed me to make new friends but also paved a bright path for my future. After the meal, Han Heng, Yan Luo, and I left the banquet hall together.

"Thank you for keeping me company tonight," I said sincerely.

"No need to thank me, we should be thanking you," Han Heng said with a smile. "It's our honor to know someone as outstanding as you."

"Yes, Miler. We're friends now, so feel free to contact me if you need anything. I'll ask Feng for my number later. It's getting late, so let Xiaobai take you home," Yan Luo said warmly.

"Yes, definitely. I'll wait for your message." I nodded.

We walked and talked, and soon arrived at the door.

"I'll be going now, goodnight." I waved goodbye to them. Just then, Si Kongkong drove up in his car, and I turned and got in.

"Goodnight, drive carefully," Han Heng said gently, looking at me. I rolled down the window and said goodbye to them one by one, telling Han Heng, "You should go back now, the people inside will be coming out to look for you again soon."

I turned and left, my heart filled with countless emotions. This night was incredibly meaningful to me. I not only gained friendships, but also found my direction forward. The future will surely be even brighter.

On the way, Si Kongkong, who was initially shy about talking to me, later became as talkative as Ye Dongjun, asking me many questions, which I answered one by one.

It was probably too late, there weren't many cars on the road, and we kept hitting red lights. We arrived at my dorm building quickly. Before getting out of the car, Si Kong called out to me, "Can I call you Miler?"

"Of course, to be honest, I don't like people calling me 'Master,' it makes me feel old. But in that situation just now, the more I said, the more mistakes I would make, so it was better to say nothing. Because I had no idea that this banquet was for me, I wasn't prepared at all." I closed the door I had just opened and turned back to answer Si Kongkong's words.

"Milo, when are you coming to our family's lab? If you're worried about accommodation, we have many villas or high-rise apartments. You can stay in whichever you like. As for meals, we'll definitely cook three meals a day for you like in a five-star restaurant." Her bright eyes stared at me as she asked, praising their lab.

I chuckled and said to him, "Si Kongkong, do your family know about this? I need to think about it some more. After all, this is my first job. I know what you're saying. Because of family reasons, I can't go directly to your lab. Otherwise, my family will think I've been scammed. I need a transition period."

Si Kongkong looked like a wilted eggplant; his enthusiasm vanished in an instant. "Alright, you'd better think about it quickly. By the way, Big Brother and Brother Han said they'll come pick you up tomorrow to go research some medicinal fields."

Just then, Kongfeng called. I answered and said, "Xiao Lele, put it on speakerphone."

Although I was curious, I still pressed the speakerphone button. Sikong Feng seemed a little angry. "Sikong, have you forgotten what I told you? If you don't take your phone with you next time you go out, I'll cut off your allowance. If you want to be the successor, then act like one. Xiao Lele, I'm sorry to have kept you so long. This kid is a crazy person, don't pay him any attention. If we weren't busy, we wouldn't have let him take you. I'll give him a good talking to when he gets back."

Si Kongkong listened to Si Kongfeng's words, and he was as obedient as a little puppy.

I offered a few words of advice to Sikong Feng, then said goodbye and returned to my dormitory.

First, it flashed into my medicinal field, where the mutated plant produced a new batch of fruits. Let's call this fruit "Devil Fruit." Using too much of it will cause the body to explode and die, while using a little will repair various deficiencies and old ailments in the body.

I harvested another batch of Devil Fruits. I checked on the two little ones; they were still asleep. I guess they hadn't fully absorbed the power of the fruits yet. They'll probably wake up once they're done. I wonder how much they'll grow up to be.

I glanced at the warehouse door, remembered the herb garden operation manual, and covered the warehouse with my divine sense. I found the set array, changed the settings, and from now on, I can harvest the fruits of the plants in front of me into the warehouse with just a thought. It will also be categorized and stored automatically. Except for those I don't allow to be harvested, everything else will only be harvested when I feel it's ready. If it's a mutated plant, it will automatically adjust the harvesting time according to the different types of plants.

When I came out, it was already 1 a.m. of the next day, and Little Cutie's voice came through. "Little Cutie, check in," I said before she did.

"Okay, Master, here's your reward for today: 9000 'playing dumb' coins! Master, you're still awake? Congratulations on successfully checking in! Congratulations on checking in for 12 consecutive days! Keep it up! Rewards: 5 Peach Fragments, 3 Fragments of a 500-year-old lightning-struck wooden sword, Fortune: Minor Auspiciousness, 10 Lottery Tickets. Little cutie, you're off now. Master, you should rest early too." He ran off before asking anything else.

I could only go to the bathroom to wash up, then lie on the bed and check again with my divine sense. The golden core within my body had actually grown a little larger and was spinning faster. Lying in bed, I pondered my next plan. Working in the Sikong family's laboratory seemed like a good option. But I didn't want to rush things and decided to observe for a while longer.

I also need to figure out how to tell my family about changing jobs. At the very least, I need to finish the work I have on hand before I leave. Otherwise, if I just leave this mess to my colleagues, I'll be letting them down, especially my kind sister Lin.

My mind was racing, and it was already 2 a.m. I glanced at my phone, cleared my mind of all distractions, and rushed to sleep.

The night was long, and I wasn't the only one who couldn't sleep. There were also those who had attended the banquet. They went home and explained the details to their families. Some of the geniuses in their families knew that I had concocted the potion, and they were all excited and wanted to get my contact information so they could learn from me, even if it was just the tip of the iceberg. They had no idea how potent the combined potion from the banquet was, even as I was falling asleep.

The next morning, the gate of the Sikong family was almost worn down by people coming from far and wide. They all thought I was staying at the Sikong family, but when they found out I wasn't there, they went to the Yan family instead. Neither of these families was there.

Thinking back to the fact that Han Heng led me there, they hesitated for a long time before finally going to the Han family. In the end, they asked for invitations from the Han family, the Sikong family, and the Yan family. As for the Qin family, they couldn't reach them at all, and they didn't dare to go there.

But because I had something on my mind, I couldn't sleep soundly and got up very early.

I tried texting Sister Lin to see if she was awake, wanting to talk to her. I didn't expect her to wake up so early too. I quickly washed up and took the elevator upstairs.

As soon as the elevator doors opened, Sister Lin, wearing pajamas, was waiting for me at the elevator entrance. She led me to her dormitory, and once inside, it felt like a cozy little home.

Sister Lin saw through my thoughts and took the initiative to guide me to express what was on my mind. "How was it? Sister Lin's arrangements were pretty good, weren't they? What's up, Xiaomi? Is there anything you want to say? Or any questions you can't figure out, you can ask me, and I'll help you analyze them."

After praising her, I paused for a moment, thought about it, and decided to try to see things from her perspective first. Then I asked the question that had been troubling me all night: "If your best friend suddenly introduced you to a job that was a million times better than your current one, Sister Lin, what would you do? Would you leave immediately? Or finish your current job before leaving? Or would you simply stay?"

After listening, Sister Lin thought for a moment, seemingly understanding something. She patted my head and smiled, saying, "I might finish my work first before leaving." I looked at Sister Lin, feeling conflicted, but couldn't help asking, "Then why not just leave now?"

Sister Lin smiled and replied, "Because it's a responsibility. If I just leave, wouldn't I be betraying all the previous efforts and trust? Besides, this way I can leave myself with a good reputation!"

I nodded, agreeing with her point. Just then, Sister Lin, as if guessing something, patted my shoulder and said with a smile, "Silly Xiaomi, is it because your friend found you a job that's more suitable for you? Is that why you're so conflicted?"

I looked at her with some surprise, wondering how she could guess so accurately. Sister Lin continued, "But it's true, the work here is indeed quite monotonous. If it weren't for the good salary and benefits, I doubt many people could stick with it."

After listening to Sister Lin's words, I suddenly felt enlightened. The answer to the problem that had been troubling me was actually right in front of me. I gratefully thanked Sister Lin, and she smiled in response. We finished breakfast together and then climbed the stairs together to aid digestion.

Along the way, we talked a lot about the future, sharing our dreams and plans with each other.

When we returned to the office, my colleagues arrived one after another. I quickly threw myself into my work, focusing intently on the tasks at hand. However, while I was busy, several people with relatively wealthy family backgrounds obtained my personal information through special channels and planned to come to see me in person.

Fortunately, Han Heng issued a timely notice that stopped their actions. The notice clearly stated that Master Miler did not welcome strangers suddenly intruding into his life, and anyone who dared to do so would face bankruptcy. This notice effectively curbed the impulsive behavior of those fanatical fans, calming them down temporarily.

After quickly finishing the remaining data analysis work, I took the organized documents to the manager's office. Presumably, while I was focused on my work, Sister Lin had already reported the situation to the manager on my behalf.

The manager signed the resignation form without hesitation, a look of regret on his face. He said to me, "Xiaomi, you are truly outstanding. I sincerely wish you all the best in your future endeavors at a better company. At the same time, I thank you for your hard work and dedication during your time here."