"Lottery Draw?"
Xia Ming was Dumbfounded for a moment, quickly asking, "Wait, what does this Lottery Draw mean?"
"The Lottery Draw allows the Host to use one hundred Honor Points for one draw attempt. Regardless of when, the Host only needs one hundred Honor Points per draw. During the draw, the Host can obtain unexpected items."
"The System divides the draw process into four major categories based on classification. These four categories are different, each with its own uses."
"One is the Skill category. You can obtain skills you desire, such as Culinary Arts, Medical Skill, Martial Arts, etc."
"Two is the Attribute category. It can permanently increase the Host's attribute values and also provide some experience points."
"Three is the Consumable category. Its function is to provide single-use consumable items."
"Four is the Special category. It can provide you with some special items, etc."
"How can I draw now?" Xia Ming couldn't help asking.
"Host only needs to immerse their consciousness into the System, and the Host will naturally know."
Hearing the System's explanation, Xia Ming silently thought, "Enter the System."
When Xia Ming's consciousness recovered, he found himself in an unfamiliar space. In front of him was a Large Wheel. This wheel had four sections: Skill, Attribute, Consumable, and Special...
However, Xia Ming's eyes glanced towards the upper left corner and saw Character Attributes. Xia Ming asked strangely, "System, what are these Character Attributes?"
"They are the Host's attributes. The Host will know upon opening it," the System's mechanical voice replied.
"Oh." Xia Ming used his intent to open his attributes. A series of dialog boxes appeared before Xia Ming's eyes, displaying...
Host Name: Xia Ming
Host Gender: Male
Host Age: 24
Host Position: Trash among All-around People. (Note: Host is currently the worst All-around Person, truly bringing disgrace upon the Realm of All-around People. If Host doesn't work harder, just be Trash in the future.)
Host Physical Condition: Good
Host Life Skill: Level 8 English
Host Honor Value: 100. (Host requires 100 Honor Value for each Lottery Draw. Host can also use Honor Value to purchase skills and regular items in the Store, but items not obtained through the draw will not be displayed in the Store.)
System Evaluation: Host knows nothing, is Trash among trash. Host should hurry up and work hard.
After seeing his introduction, Xia Ming thought darkly, "Looks like I'm still a good-for-nothing, law-abiding citizen."
"Can I start the Lottery Draw now?" Xia Ming asked.
"Affirmative."
Hearing the System's positive reply, Xia Ming became very happy and silently prayed, "Oh, all you Gods and Buddhas in the heavens, you must heed my call! Bless me, let me draw a good Treasure! What I need most right now is a large sum of money!"
After muttering a chaotic prayer in his heart, Xia Ming's thought activated the button on the Lottery Wheel.
Click.
The Lottery Draw began.
The pointer on the wheel started spinning rapidly Clockwise. After a few seconds, the pointer gradually began to Slow down, getting slower and slower. Finally, the pointer stopped, pointing to the smallest section on the wheel: the 'Skill' category.
Lottery Draw complete.
A golden Treasure Chest Leapt out, flashed a few times in Xia Ming's mind, and then opened. A skill book flew out. When Xia Ming saw the skill book floating before him, he said in amazement.
"It's actually Medical Skill!"
Immediately, the name of the skill book appeared in Xia Ming's mind.
"Great Grandmaster Medical Skill."
Xia Ming knew that these skills were graded. The levels were: Initiate, Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced, Proficient, Expert, Master, Grandmaster, and Great Grandmaster.
And the Medical Skill he obtained was actually Great Grandmaster level! This astonished Xia Ming. Weren't these supposed to be graded? How did he suddenly draw a Great Grandmaster level Medical Skill? This left Xia Ming feeling amazed To the utmost degree.
"As this is the Host's first Lottery Draw, the System rewards the Host with one Great Grandmaster level draw chance. No matter what the Host draws, it will be raised to the Great Grandmaster level. This is a reward for the Host; there will be no such reward in the future."
"What..."
Xia Ming suddenly felt Frustrated. Such a great opportunity, and he ended up drawing such a Chicken rib? This left Xia Ming somewhat disappointed. Heavens, why doesn't the Goddess of Fortune favor me?
Xia Ming wanted to draw again but found he had zero Honor Points left, making another draw impossible.
Feeling somewhat gloomy, Xia Ming said, "Learn Medical Skill."
Xia Ming felt his mind fill with extensive knowledge about medical arts. This knowledge seemed to encompass the world's most cutting-edge medical techniques. He discovered that, if he wished, he could treat almost any disease in the world. This sudden feeling also stunned Xia Ming; this Medical Skill was simply too powerful! He felt that even Hua Tuo¹ would probably be Dregs in his eyes.
However, Xia Ming was truly tired today. He had spent so long at the Talent Market, so after returning home, he lay down and Had a long sleep. He didn't know how long he slept before waking up. But when he woke up, it was already the next morning. He had actually slept for a full eighteen hours! This felt incredible even to Xia Ming.
"When did I become so lazy? Woke up naturally after sleeping in, and it's already eight o'clock."
Xia Ming opened his eyes and murmured, still Groggy.
"Wait, that's not right. I remember..."
Thinking this, Xia Ming's eyes snapped open, and he exclaimed in alarm, "Crap, I'm going to be late!"
Xia Ming quickly got out of bed and dashed to the bathroom In a flash. He took only five minutes to Wash up, then grabbed the Satchel he had Picked up somewhere for a hundred yuan and left home.
By the time he arrived at Qingya Group, it was already around 9:30 AM. Xia Ming felt extremely frustrated: "How did this happen? I clearly felt like I went to bed early enough, so how did I wake up so late? Am I getting old? No, old people usually don't sleep much, right? How come I can sleep so much?"
Xia Ming really couldn't figure it out. When he arrived in front of the Qingya Group building, he was stunned by it.
Looking up at the Skyscraper Soaring into the clouds, Xia Ming shook his head with a wry smile. As expected of a Ten Billion yuan company. This Location was prime; probably only a major group like Qingya Group could own an entire building here.
After sighing in admiration, Xia Ming entered the building and took the elevator to the thirteenth floor. The entire floor of the Qingya Building belonged to the Marketing Department. From this, one could see that the Marketing Department was definitely one of the Core departments of Qingya Group.
And indeed it was. The Compensation package in the Marketing Department could be considered the best in the entire Qingya Group, as the vast majority of Qingya Group's income came from this department. It could be said to represent the majority of Qingya Group's Assets.
For Xia Ming, a fresh university graduate, to be able to work here and obtain such a job Dreamed of by countless people, it could be considered a case of incredible ancestral luck – like Ancestral graves emitting green smoke. It was known that everyone working here was the Elite of the elite.
After Xia Ming entered the Marketing Department, he saw a Bustling scene. However, the Keen Xia Ming sensed a Tense and Oppressive atmosphere. For some reason, he felt that everyone seemed very Impatient, as if something had happened.
"Yo! Look who it is! Isn't it our Xia Ming?"
Just as Xia Ming walked in, Wang Tao noticed him. Yesterday, he had been thoroughly humiliated by Xia Ming, leaving Wang Tao feeling Resentful.
Why should this Little hoodlum's Luck be better than his? He was thoroughly Unconvinced. So, he had come to Qingya Group early this morning, intending to Trip Xia Ming up, just to let Xia Ming know that he, Wang Tao, was also a Top dog in Qingya Group.
But what made Wang Tao furious was this:
When he waited by the elevator entrance until eight o'clock, he realized he hadn't seen Xia Ming at all. So he kept Waiting around nearby. He waited until now, finally seeing Xia Ming arrive at 9:30 AM. Wang Tao was furious.
If you could work at such a big company, who would dare to be late? But this Bastard was not only late, he also made him wait uselessly for two hours! Two whole hours! He felt like his legs were trembling now.
So, the moment Wang Tao saw Xia Ming, he spoke with a very unfriendly tone.
"What do you want?" Xia Ming replied, his tone also somewhat unfriendly.
"What do I want?" Wang Tao snorted coldly and said loudly, "Look at you! Is this how you come to work? Do you look like you're here to work? Look what time it is now! You might as well come back tomorrow!"
Wang Tao's voice was loud, attracting the attention of many people. Immediately, numerous gazes were cast over. Seeing Wang Tao reprimanding Xia Ming, many people began discussing among themselves, pointing at Xia Ming and whispering.
"Look, who is he? Why is Wang Tao scolding him like that?"
"I heard he's a newcomer personally recruited by President Lin. I really don't know how he managed to pass President Lin's Discerning eye. He supposedly graduated from an Institution of higher learning like Jiangzhou City University, how come he has no Concept of time at all?"
"It's almost ten o'clock now. Soon it'll be time to get off work, and he's only just arriving? Working with someone like this is simply too embarrassing."
"You guys said he graduated from Jiangzhou City University? Our President Lin also graduated from Jiangzhou City University, right? Do you think these two might..."
"Impossible! How is he worthy of our President Lin? Our President Lin is one of the Three Beauties in all of Jiangzhou City! The only ones who could possibly Win President Lin's favor are probably those truly Talented scholars. What right does he have?"
"Then do you think this guy might be a relative of our President Lin?"
"Don't talk nonsense! How could our President Lin have such a Loser relative? Impossible!"
Xia Ming's Hearing was sharp; he heard their discussions clearly. Hearing their talk, Xia Ming frowned inwardly. Looks like my situation in the company isn't looking too good.
But he also Felt puzzled. I haven't offended anyone, right? How did I end up being seen like this by these people?
At this moment, Xia Ming looked at Wang Tao. Seeing the trace of joy in Wang Tao's eyes, Xia Ming instantly understood. So it was all this kid's doing.
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¹ Hua Tuo (c. 140–208 AD) was a renowned Chinese physician and surgeon, celebrated for his surgical skills, use of anesthesia, and contributions to acupuncture and herbal medicine.