Legendary Person: I brought my skills back to reality!

Xu Hao pushed open the door of Hongyun Teahouse, and a refreshing aroma of tea wafted towards him. He looked around and quickly spotted Su Qing sitting in the corner.

"Hey, Su Qing!" Xu Hao waved and walked over with a smile.

Su Qing looked up, her eyes lighting up: "Xu Hao, you're here! Please have a seat."

After Xu Hao sat down, Su Qing poured him a cup of tea and said with a smile, "Try it, this is this year's pre-Qingming Longjing tea."

Xu Hao took a sip and exclaimed, "The tea is excellent! Your taste is truly exceptional. The location is also excellent, a peaceful oasis amidst the hustle and bustle."

Su Qing rolled her eyes at him: "Stop talking nonsense! This teahouse is a joint venture between my dad and a few old friends. It's a place where the old men can chat."

"I didn't realize he was a rich kid."

The two chatted casually, the atmosphere relaxed and pleasant. Since the incident in Qingshan Village, Su Qing seemed like a different person; she was no longer the cold and aloof person she used to be, and she was cheerful with everyone she met, especially Xu Hao.

However, Xu Hao keenly sensed that Su Qing seemed to have something on her mind, and she would occasionally hesitate to speak.

"What's wrong?" Xu Hao put down his teacup and looked directly into Su Qing's eyes. "Just say what you want to say."

Su Qing bit her lip, hesitated for a moment, and finally spoke: "Xu Hao, I received some news that headquarters wants to transfer you there?"

Xu Hao raised an eyebrow: "Huh?!"

Su Qing sighed: "Your recent performance has been outstanding. Headquarters feels that it's a waste of your talents to keep you here. They want you to go back to headquarters, since the platform and resources there are better..."

Xu Hao frowned slightly, crossed his hands on the table, and fell into deep thought. His gaze fell on the teacup, watching the rising steam, his mind racing.

Large platform? Resource allocation? Training opportunities?

These words might have been very appealing to a newcomer to the workforce. However, although Xu Hao was young, he had a wealth of experience navigating the complexities of the job market, and such tactics were far too simplistic for him.

If a boss says this to you, it's highly likely they're going to make you work like a slave.

Besides, while headquarters can indeed provide a larger stage, what does that amount to compared to the game system he controls?

Providing me with training opportunities? I deal with all sorts of monsters over there every day. It took so many of you to kill that white pig. I just soloed one a couple of days ago. What makes you think you can train me?

Xu Hao then thought of the soon-to-be-established pharmaceutical workshop. If that project ran smoothly, it would bring in a steady stream of funds. With ample funds, the gold shop could produce even more gold bars and bricks. If the shopkeeper on the second floor of Tucheng approved of them, Xu Hao would be rich. What top-tier equipment couldn't he buy? He could bury you in gold bars!

After thinking for a long time, Xu Hao realized that the so-called benefits that headquarters could offer were not very attractive to him. The blurry figure of the director of the General Administration who had appeared on the day of the meeting involuntarily floated into his mind; the video editing made his face appear even more mysterious and unpredictable.

This skill level is a bit too high!

"Forget it," Xu Hao thought. That level of person was simply too far removed from his reach. He sighed inwardly, a sense of helplessness welling up inside him. Zheng Jinqiang was just a branch bureau chief; he often felt uneasy in Zheng's presence, as if Zheng could see through some of his secrets.

If he were to get to headquarters, there would be leaders of the same or even higher rank as Zheng Jinqiang everywhere, and wouldn't they all be incredibly shrewd? In that kind of environment, how much freedom would he have left?

Once you get there, you have to be careful with your words and actions, what's the fun in that? You're carrying a system, not actually going to be someone's slave. What kind of chosen one with a cheat code would bother to go and get into office politics?

Do you want to eat pancakes?

Xu Hao was silent for a moment, then slowly raised his head. He gently tapped the table and asked calmly, "What exactly is this proposal about? Is it mandatory?"

Hearing this question, Su Qing couldn't help but smile. She elegantly picked up her teacup, took a sip, and then gently set the cup down, making a crisp sound. Leaning forward slightly, she lowered her voice and said, "Oh dear, are you silly? If it were mandatory, would I need to be so careful and consult with you?"

She paused, then continued, "Actually, this is quite interesting. It was proposed by the Director-General himself. However, he specifically emphasized that your wishes should be the primary consideration. You see, you're in a very advantageous position!"

Xu Hao raised an eyebrow after hearing this. He stroked his chin thoughtfully, a complex light flashing in his eyes.

"The Director-General? That eccentric guy? Getting noticed by such a big shot, who knows what might happen..."

Seeing this, Su Qing couldn't help but tease, "What? Do you think you're so great? Don't get carried away!"

Upon hearing this, Xu Hao's lips curled into a slight smile. Seeing Su Qing's adorable expression, he decided to tease her. So, Xu Hao gave a meaningful smile and said softly, "Not at all, not at all. But, I wanted to ask your opinion: would you be willing for me to go to headquarters?"

Su Qing was taken aback, not expecting Xu Hao to ask her a question in return. She lowered her head, her fingers unconsciously rubbing the teacup: "I...I don't know."

Xu Hao laughed: "You didn't know? Even Miss Su has times when she doesn't know something?"

Su Qing looked up and glared at him: "Stop making fun of me! I really... really don't know what to say."

Xu Hao's smile faded, and he said seriously, "Su Qing, do you not want me to leave?"

Su Qing's face flushed red instantly, and she stammered, "I...I didn't...I just..."

Xu Hao suddenly burst into laughter: "Hahaha! Miss Su, you're blushing!"

Enraged, Su Qing grabbed the tea box from the table, ready to throw it at Xu Hao: "Xu Hao! You're so annoying!"

Xu Hao quickly dodged, laughing and saying, "No, no, no, I was wrong, okay?"

Su Qing put down the tea box, pouted, and said, "Hmph! You'd better give me a reasonable explanation, or I'll tell Director Li and have him transfer you back immediately!"

Xu Hao's smile faded, and he said seriously, "Okay, let's get down to business. Su Qing, I really don't want to go back."

Su Qing looked at him in surprise: "Why?"

Xu Hao shook his head slightly, a hint of self-deprecation in his voice: "Su Qing, you probably still don't understand me. I'm actually a very lazy person, and I like to stay in my comfort zone. They're unfamiliar with the place, and I don't want to move around."

Just then, a voice came from behind Xu Hao: "Xiaoqing? What brings you here?! And who is this?"