Lin Chen had spent weeks climbing the corporate ladder at Polaris Capital. Every step forward had been a calculated move, every opportunity a chance to display his burgeoning skills, enhanced by the Salvator System. He had risen from an unknown newcomer to a figure who now commanded respect—but with success came challenges, and the higher he climbed, the more enemies he seemed to make.
There was a particular group of senior employees at Polaris, all of whom had been at the company for years, trusted by the higher-ups, and were used to running things their way. Lin Chen's sudden success didn't sit well with them. His aggressive rise, combined with his flawless ability to close deals, had sparked jealousy and resentment.
One of them, Zhang Rui, an arrogant senior executive, had openly questioned Lin Chen's qualifications in a team meeting just days ago. "You may have the numbers on your side, Lin, but you're still just a newbie. You haven't paid your dues yet."
Lin Chen had smiled, allowing Zhang to continue his tirade, while quietly plotting his next move.
System Update:🟢 New Task Triggered: "Make Zhang Rui Apologize"💡 Objective: Humiliate Zhang Rui in front of the entire team to the point where he is forced to apologize.⚠️ Failure Penalty: -10% Reputation in the Workplace💎 Reward: 500 Gold Coins + +1 System Growth Point🎁 Unlock: "Public Shaming Mechanism" Skill
It was strange, but Lin Chen wasn't surprised by the system's new task. It was one of those rare moments when the Salvator System had shown its true personality. He wasn't just going to succeed; he was going to make sure those who had looked down on him paid the price for their arrogance.
The next day, Lin Chen arrived at the office early. The game was already in motion, and Zhang Rui was known for arriving right before the official start of office hours. Lin Chen needed to make his move now—swiftly, decisively.
Zhang Rui entered the conference room just as expected. He greeted the room with a smug smile, his posture one of arrogant superiority. His eyes met Lin Chen's, and for a moment, Lin Chen saw the condescending gleam in them. It was the look of a man who thought he had already won. But Lin Chen had his own plans.
The meeting began with routine updates, but Zhang Rui quickly took the opportunity to call out Lin Chen's latest project as being too risky. His criticisms were loud, calculated, and meant to humiliate Lin Chen in front of the others. "I can't believe management is putting their faith in someone who lacks the experience to understand the gravity of the situation. Lin, you're still a child in this business."
Lin Chen didn't respond right away. He kept his face neutral, but in his mind, the wheels were already turning. He activated his Public Shaming Mechanism skill from the system, which allowed him to exploit the weaknesses of people like Zhang Rui in public without them realizing what was happening.
System Update:🟢 Skill Activated: Public Shaming Mechanism💡 Target: Zhang Rui⚡ Effect: Expose his past financial misdeeds, his weakness in strategy, and his inability to handle high-pressure situations.
The skill was subtle, but effective. As Zhang Rui continued his tirade, Lin Chen calmly typed into his laptop. Within seconds, the system pulled up a history of Zhang Rui's past mistakes—foolish decisions in past projects, failed investments, and even a few legal issues that had been conveniently swept under the rug. The system also highlighted some past situations where Zhang had tried to pass off others' work as his own.
As Zhang Rui began speaking again, Lin Chen made his move. He interrupted him smoothly. "You're right, Zhang Rui. I may be inexperienced, but let's take a look at the numbers from the last project you were in charge of, shall we?"
He turned his laptop screen towards the table, revealing charts and graphs from Zhang Rui's past failures. "It seems that the investments you recommended didn't pan out, and, if I'm not mistaken, those same investments were responsible for a major loss in last year's quarterly report."
The room went silent. The other team members shifted uncomfortably in their seats, glancing at each other. Zhang Rui's face turned pale as Lin Chen continued to present information that directly contradicted his inflated reputation.
Lin Chen's voice grew louder, more confident. "I know we've all heard rumors about some of Zhang Rui's decisions, but it's one thing to hear it from the grapevine and another to see it in black and white. So, Zhang, with all due respect—don't lecture me on risks when your own record is far from perfect."
System Update:🟢 Task Update: Zhang Rui has been publicly humiliated. Apology is expected.💎 Reward: 500 Gold Coins🎁 Unlock: "Public Control" Skill
Zhang Rui's face flushed crimson. He stammered, trying to come up with an excuse, but the words caught in his throat. The damage had been done. The other employees, who had been silently observing, now looked at him with disdain. Zhang Rui's reputation in the office was tarnished in an instant.
It was clear: Zhang Rui would have to apologize. He had no choice. Lin Chen had made sure of that.
The room was deathly quiet as everyone waited for Zhang Rui's response. After a long pause, Zhang Rui muttered, "Fine. I apologize for my comments earlier." His voice was low, and there was no conviction behind it. But the damage was already done. The once-cocky senior executive had been reduced to nothing more than a subordinate.
Lin Chen smiled inwardly. This was just the beginning. He wasn't just going to succeed—he was going to take the entire corporate world by storm, one person at a time.