They promised to promote history, but what the hell is this Three Kingdoms Kill game?!

Chapter 53: Qian Jin's Change of Mindset

In the office at Tencent.

After watching the live stream, Wang Lin saw that many popular game streamers had received applications to participate in the "Three Kingdoms Kill" streamer competition, and even streamers who played "Hero Kill" had joined.

Isn't this a slap in the face to Tencent?

Wang Lin became increasingly angry. He had originally planned to take the lead in "Three Kingdoms Kill" or hold this streamer competition at the same time.

Unexpectedly, just as they received the news, the other team's match was about to begin.

So what is the point of letting Qian infiltrate the country?

In a fit of anger, Wang Lin directly transferred the money to Qian Jin.

"You're only telling me about this now that the competition's already started? Do you only wipe your nose when it's dripping into your mouth?!"

This roar startled the somewhat exhausted Qian Jin, but before he could explain, Wang Lin's accusations were still ongoing.

"What was my purpose in sending you undercover? What's the point of telling me something that's already been resolved? Is this how you complete a mission?!"

Wang Lin vented for more than ten minutes before giving Qian Jin a chance to speak.

"Mr. Wang...didn't you say you'd report once a week...?"

But these words reignited Wang Lin's anger once again.

"Are you mentally challenged? Can't you think for yourself? The competition is already over, do I need you to tell me what to do?!"

Qian Jin was too scared to speak after being scolded. He understood the reasoning behind it, but a voice inside him kept telling him to speak up today.

So, with a sliver of hope, I chose to tell Wang Lin about the anchor competition only today.

"Qian Jin, this is your last warning. If this happens again, you can forget about a promotion or a raise, and you can forget about your job altogether!"

Upon hearing this, Qian Jin felt much more relaxed for some reason, realizing that he was doing quite well working at the Langyu Studio.

As for Tencent, so be it if they don't go back!

But the next second, Wang Lin directly hit his weak spot.

"Do you feel indifferent, since you already have a job, so whether you come back or not doesn't matter?"

Wang Lin scoffed: "If I tell Lin Lang about your undercover work, do you think he'll still keep you? If this gets out to other industries, will you still be able to find a job?"

Upon hearing this, Qian Jin was instantly dumbfounded. His career path was now firmly in Wang Lin's grasp. If it was really as he said...

I don't need to stay in this circle anymore.

"Mr. Wang... Mr. Wang! This problem won't happen again!"

"I hope you're a smart man and think about your wife and kids!"

hang up the phone.

Qian Jin was left alone, sitting on the bed in a daze, his mind filled with images of his wife and children.

If I don't have a job, how am I supposed to support my family?

Thinking of this, Qian Jin opened a beer, went to the balcony, and lit a cigarette.

Actually, I had already given up on it when my wife was pregnant, but since taking on this task, the pressure on my mind has been too great, and I can only find something to seek some comfort.

I originally thought I would become a department head and give my wife and children a bright future, but who would have thought I would fall into an abyss instead.

But the choice has already been made, and no matter what, I have to grit my teeth and persevere.

If I lose my job at this stage, let alone the future, I'll struggle to even make ends meet!

Looking out into the complete darkness, Qian Jin chain-smoked one cigarette after another.

Just then, a cell phone rang. I picked it up and saw it was a video call from my wife.

Qian Jin quickly extinguished his cigarette, went into the room, composed himself, and answered the phone.

"Honey, why aren't you asleep yet?"

"The baby just fell asleep, so I'm calling to let you know. It's been over a week since we last saw each other. I miss you so much, honey. When are you coming home?"

When can we go back?

Qian Jin didn't know either. Six months? A year?

The initiative was not in his hands at all.

Looking at the figure he had been longing for on the other side of the screen, Qian Jin felt a surge of emotions welling up inside him, but he forced himself to suppress them.

"Haha, I don't know either. Boss Wang didn't say either, it might take a while! But the salary here is high, 25,000 a month!"

"So tall!" Qian Jin's wife also looked surprised.

This is a salary that only a department head at Tencent can pay, and he's not one yet.

"My normal salary is 2 yuan, but my boss knew my child had just been born, so he gave me an extra 5000 yuan in benefits!"

"Is it that good? Why wasn't it like that at headquarters? Shouldn't the benefits be better at headquarters?"

Upon seeing this, Qian Jin quickly made up an excuse.

"Ah... this is a special perk for me! I was sent here from the lower ranks, hahaha."

Qian Jin's wife didn't think much of it; getting more wages was definitely a good thing!

"How's the housekeeping going these past few days since you've been living on your own? It can't be so messy! Let me see!"

This caught me completely off guard, and I haven't really been able to clean the room much lately.

On the one hand, he had been too busy with work lately, and on the other hand, he really didn't feel like tidying up.

But under pressure from his wife, he turned the camera around.

"I've been busy with work these past few days and haven't had time to tidy up, but I'll definitely do it this weekend!"

Qian Jin's wife had anticipated this situation and didn't criticize him. She just told him to take more photos of different places and gave him a few instructions.

"Socks and underwear can't be washed in the washing machine. Look at you, eating instant noodles again. There's a kitchen here, cook something yourself..."

But the next moment she realized something was wrong: there were two cigarette butts in the instant noodle cup.

Qian Jin quit smoking a long time ago and promised himself he wouldn't smoke anymore, so what's going on?

Based on their years of getting along, and Qian Jin's strange behavior recently, they decided to continue their relationship.

He's definitely hiding something from me!

"Qian Jin, tell me the truth, what exactly did you go to Donghai City for!"

Qian Jin realized he had inadvertently revealed his secret and quickly explained to his wife.

"It's just a company business trip. They want me to go to a branch office for some experience, and they'll promote me when I get back."

But Qian Jin's wife noticed a hint of evasion in his eyes.

"We've been together for seven years. Do you think I wouldn't know if you weren't lying? Do you even consider me your wife? Why would you lie to me about something like this?!"

Faced with his wife's pressure, Qian Jin sighed. He knew he couldn't hide this matter sooner or later, so he simply told her the whole story.

"I was wondering why Wang Lin suddenly came to visit; turns out he sent you to do this kind of thing! What were you thinking! Didn't you even bother to discuss it with me?!"

Qian Jin could clearly tell that his wife was angry, so he quickly comforted her.

"Don't worry, I just want to earn more money. Don't get angry, it's bad for your health!"

"Qian Jin, have you ever thought about what will happen to my daughter and me if you get caught? I was with you because I liked your kindness and reliability, and now what have you done..."

Qian Jin lowered his head in shame, deeply regretting his decision. Looking back, he felt that Wang Lin had set a trap for him, leading him step by step into it.

"Qian Jin, let me ask you, what important information did you reveal to Wang Lin?"

Afterwards, Qian Jin recounted his actions over this period to his wife.

"It seems there's still a chance to salvage the situation. Go talk to President Lin tomorrow and tell him how you could treat someone who's been so good to you like this!"

If you, Mr. Lin, are willing to forgive and forget, then you should cut off all ties with Tencent!

"If Mr. Lin doesn't agree, come back. We'll start over. As long as my wife and I are of one mind, no difficulty is insurmountable!"

Qian Jin sighed, never expecting that a single wrong choice would plunge him into an abyss of no return.

The worst-case scenario is that my wife, who just gave birth, will have to worry about me. I'm really not a man!

"Did you hear what I told you?! Go and confess to General Manager Lin tomorrow!"

"Sigh... I'll give it a try."