Chapter 13

August 1, 2007, at the exit of Incheon International Airport in South Korea

"Thank you, Sulli. Without you, it would have taken me a long time to get here! I really appreciate it. I'll cook something delicious for you when I get back," a tall girl said gratefully to the girl standing beside her.

"No need to be so formal, Unnie. I was just getting some fresh air after work, but what are we doing at the airport? We finally have some time off, why not rest instead of coming here!" the girl with a perpetual smile asked, puzzled.

"Ah! I'm here to pick up a friend," the tall girl replied with a sweet smile.

"Oh, I see! So, Unnie, is your friend a guy or a girl?" the girl called Sulli asked curiously.

"…A…guy? Ah, Sulli, look, the flight has arrived. Can you help me hold up this sign? It will make it easier for him to see us," the girl replied, a bit embarrassed.

"Sure! Is that it?" The girl was easily distracted and began to hold up the sign that filled her with curiosity. As she bounced around, she occasionally scanned the content of the sign. Still learning, she found the unfamiliar characters very intriguing. Although she didn't recognize the words, she knew from her Unnie what they meant— "Welcome, Yuhao."

Seeing Sulli's attention diverted, Song Xi couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief. After all, today's events were quite unbelievable for the usually composed Song Xi. She had only heard of this friend but never met him in person. The reason was that they were online friends.

In this era of the internet explosion, the word "friend" had taken on a new definition, no longer limited to the real world but also extending to the online realm.

For a traditional girl who usually stayed away from the internet, this seemed somewhat rebellious. However, she never expected to meet this online friend on her first time online, and he was her only online friend. This had always left Song Xi feeling quite amazed.

A few days ago, she had a sudden urge to go online to read the news and accidentally logged into QQ. She saw him online and, for the first time, sent a message. They started chatting, and she learned that Yuhao was coming to Korea. She felt that fate was truly wondrous, as she had just arrived in Korea, and her only good friend was also coming. Feeling a sense of wonder, she told Yuhao that she was in Korea and agreed to pick him up.

Song Xi felt quite puzzled and a bit shy about her impulsive decision.

Just as Song Xi was complaining, Yuhao took his first step in Korea. The moment he set foot in Korea, the system he had long awaited fully activated.

"Ding, system career attributes activated. Please choose a suitable first career."

"Ding, economic system activated, achievement system activated, romance system activated, reputation system activated."

Hearing the system's prompt, Yuhao didn't stop walking because he knew a friend he had never met was waiting for him.

"Why isn't he coming out yet, Unnie? Have you seen him?" Sulli, who was bouncing around, asked Song Xi, who was looking around anxiously.

"Ah! Not yet!" Song Xi replied nervously, inwardly thinking, "How would I know if he's come out? I've never met him."

Yuhao, who had planned to come out quickly, had to pause due to the system's prompt and check the system notifications.

"Ding, congratulations, host, for completing the task. Reward: 50,000 KRW, one career activation, one career attribute point, one life skill point, and 10 points of initial goodwill with a future star."

"Ding, system prompt: Please immediately activate a new career. Opportunities are everywhere, and the earlier you activate, the sooner you will reap the benefits."

Thus, Yuhao had to stop and go to a corner to check his recent gains.

"Open the career attribute panel."

"Career Attributes:

Singer: —

Actor: —

Director: —

Agent: —

Entertainment Journalist: —

Host: —

Entertainer: —

..."

"…Wait, why can't I see the specific information for these careers? How am I supposed to choose?" Yuhao couldn't help but complain again when he saw the ellipses.

"Please select the voice guidance program to choose a career."

"…Select the voice guidance program."

"Program activated. Please input a command."

"Explain the relevant information for each career under the career attributes." After several experiences, Yuhao chose the most detailed command.

"Career explanation begins: Recommending the top four potential careers for the host.

Singer: Spread emotions through songs and gain rewards through performances. Career advantages: rapid growth in popularity, charm, and reputation. Career disadvantages: rapid decline in popularity and reputation during inactive periods. Choosing this as the first career will prevent reaching the peak in other careers.

Actor: Bring audiences into various wonderful story worlds through acting. Career advantages: increased growth rates in strength, charm, and stamina. Career disadvantages: reduced growth rates in other basic attributes. Choosing this as the first career will prevent choosing other careers.

Director: Create works using various skills. Career advantages: increased growth rates in intelligence and knowledge. Career disadvantages: reduced growth rates in popularity and reputation, but with substantial rewards.

Agent: Serve all artists and entertainment event staff. Career advantages: increased growth rates in strength, agility, luck, and stamina. Career disadvantages: no special events to increase popularity and charm. Choosing this as the first career will allow reaching the top level in future career choices through effort."

"…How does the system determine that these four careers are the most suitable for me?" Yuhao asked, puzzled.

"Based on your past memories, experiences, hobbies, and interests, a comprehensive evaluation is made."

"Does that mean I'm gambling on my future in areas where I don't know my strengths?" Yuhao said, a bit angry.

"What kind of system are you? Aren't you supposed to help me out of my confusion? What's the point of your actions? How do you help me? Ah, speak up! Is this why I left my country and came to this unfamiliar land to chase after the vague dreams you described? What's the point? What's the meaning? Ah…"

In a corner of Incheon International Airport, a loud and angry shout attracted the attention of many passersby. PS: New book period, please recommend, collect, evaluate, suggest, and understand!!

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