In a lavish private room in the real world, a drunken youth suddenly opened his eyes, gasping for air as if from a nightmare.
Beside him, a beautiful woman leaned in with concern, but the youth abruptly stood up and yelled, "Get out! All of you, get out!"
They were all paid to be there, and seeing the youth like this, they all quietly left.
Nan Changji panted heavily, his head splitting with pain. He ran into the restroom and splashed water on his face. Upon seeing his surroundings, his expression suddenly turned to surprise. Had he been reborn?
Nan Changji remembered that in his past life, he had been abandoned by his family and made a scapegoat. Now, reborn, he would make everyone pay!
He sat on the sofa, carefully sifting through his memories of his past life. The unprecedented full-immersion game had brought immense profit to the family, but when it encountered problems, it dragged the family into an abyss.
Given his position in the family, he couldn't just stop the game rashly. However, he had shares in the game company and knew some of the inside story. If he could deal with the troublemaker beforehand, he might be able to save the game.
Nan Changji glanced at the date. He vaguely recalled that the trend was already starting, but the higher-ups didn't take the incident seriously, which ultimately led to the outcome. This time, he would turn the tide and use this opportunity to elevate his status within the family.
He drove to the company and headed straight for the game design department.
This department had been overlooked by most people since the game's launch, unaware that they were an indispensable part of it.
With a solemn expression, he said, "Director Qin, I heard there are some data anomalies in the game?"
Qin Anqian looked down on this spoiled second-generation rich kid, but anyone who mentioned data anomalies was her ancestor.
"Young Master Nan, there are indeed some issues. Our technical department is already working overtime to fix them, and we've even sent senior players to investigate the source of the problem in the game," Qin Anqian replied, both official and polite.
Nan Changji frowned in dissatisfaction. He was usually a playboy, and he didn't really understand these matters. However, he dared to come and boss around the department because he knew a little about the future trajectory.
"Director Qin, I know you're reluctant to give up the effort you've put into the game, but old clothes need to be replaced. No matter how important a character is, if they disrupt the entire game's operation, they must be deleted." Nan Changji said earnestly.
Qin Anqian stiffened slightly and politely replied, "Young Master Nan, where did you hear such gossip? We are game developers, and we naturally understand the need for trade-offs."
Nan Changji's brow furrowed, his expression darkened, and he slammed his hand on the table. "Am I the boss or are you? Since I dare to say it, I must have proof. Just do as I say."
Qin Anqian showed a distressed expression. After a long hesitation, she decided to tell him everything. She said in a low voice, "Since Young Master Nan says so, I won't hide it from you. Our data is indeed having problems."
"We also want to delete and redo it, but we can't. This character plays a crucial role in the game. Once deleted, the entire game will collapse. The investment... we can't explain it to the other directors!"
Only then did Nan Changji realize the matter wasn't as simple as he thought, but he was still unhappy. "Have you reported this to my father?"
"We informed Mr. Nan about this news within an hour of the results coming out. Mr. Nan's intention is to keep it from others for now and have us work hard to fix the game bug," Qin Anqian explained.
How could she possibly hide such a big matter? Moreover, the responsibility didn't entirely lie with them. Perhaps the rudimentary framework that Mr. Nan brought back initially had issues, and she didn't know who made it.
Qin Anqian grumbled inwardly, but outwardly maintained a respectful demeanor.
"I understand," Nan Changji's face grew even uglier.
So, in his past life, his father knew everything but still pushed his useless son out to take the blame.
He had always known his father had illegitimate children, but his father had promised not to bring them into the family. He was the sole heir. Now, it seemed he was just a tool to pave the way for his heir!
He stormed towards the CEO's office. Rebirth had only given him more knowledge than others; it hadn't increased his intelligence.
But when he stood before his father, he remembered that none of this had happened yet, and he had no reason to question him.
His father adjusted his black-rimmed glasses and looked at his son, who reeked of perfume and decadence, with suppressed anger. However, he smiled gently, acting like a loving father.
"Changji, why do you have time to visit the company today?"
Nan Changji sat awkwardly on the sofa, looking preoccupied. "I heard the company's game has problems, so I wanted to come and see."
His father's eyes flickered, and his voice, though gentle, was undeniable. "Didn't I tell you? You can't believe what others say. Besides, the company has your father!"
Looking at his father's gentle smile, Nan Changji suddenly felt a sense of unfamiliarity. In the past, because he trusted his father, he never thought much about it. But now, as he carefully considered the meaning behind his father's words, it seemed his father didn't want him involved in the company's affairs.
Nan Changji pursed his lips and put on his usual good son act. "Father, you've worked hard all these years. I'm grown up now, and it's time I started taking on some of the company's responsibilities."
"Absolutely not!" His father immediately refused. Seeing Nan Changji's expression of disbelief, he explained, "Changji, it's not that I don't want you to take over the company, but you haven't been involved in company matters all these years. If you suddenly get involved, I'm worried the company will run into problems."
"You know, the company is my life's work. Your mother entrusted it to me, and I can't possibly fail her hopes!"
Nan Changji sneered inwardly, completely seeing through his father's true face. It turned out he had always intended to monopolize the company and had no intention of passing it on to him.
Indeed, as a son-in-law, he had reached his current position because of his mother. After his mother's death, he devoted himself entirely to his career. Apart from keeping a few mistresses to satisfy his male ego, he hadn't committed any other major wrongdoings.
It was pathetic that he had been fooled into thinking of a thief as his father for so many years, unable to see his ambition. When his maternal grandfather's family tried to warn him, he had even verbally abused them and driven them away. Now, it seemed, he was the one who deserved to be cursed.