The whole weird world is waiting for me to go to heaven

Chapter 991 Instantaneous Speed

Chapter 991 Instantaneous Speed (Part Six)

Old Zhang was waiting nearby.

Seeing that the two had finished their formalities, he came over again.

"I want to ask..." he asked in a sneaky, low voice, "Has something happened to the Special Affairs Bureau?"

Otherwise, he really couldn't think of any reason why the two masters would give up this noble cause to do this backbreaking physical labor day and night.

Liu Sheng's mind raced, and he lowered his voice in a mysterious tone: "Don't pry into the affairs of the Special Bureau."

This sentence, however, gave Old Zhang endless room for imagination. He winked slyly and grinned, showing off his metal molars: "Yes, yes, I understand."

Liu Sheng smiled demurely: "Also, please keep this a secret for us."

"Okay, okay, I understand."

Now I finally understand why those "big shots" and "masterminds" love to keep people guessing... It feels so good not having to explain!

"How about I take you to the warehouse to have a look? It won't take up too much time," Old Zhang said ingratiatingly.

Liu Sheng and Qiao Yu did not object.

It's good to have someone to guide you, so you don't fall into any traps.

Sure enough, there were quite a few things to consider here. Old Zhang pointed at the flickering display screen in the warehouse—

Tell them they can't accept this timed mission because the destination involves traversing mountains and valleys, and they'll always run out of time; they can't accept that one either because the eerie atmosphere nearby is far above average, and they're very likely to run into something strange; there are also various difficult delivery people, villages suspected of being haunted by strange creatures, and organizations that rob people on the road, etc.

These are the kinds of tricks that only seasoned deliverymen who have been running courier services for over a decade understand.

But upon hearing this, Liu Sheng finally understood:
"No wonder the delivery fees for these missions are so high."

"That's right! Nobody wants to deliver these, and with no one picking them up, the delivery fee naturally goes up. Honestly, even if you add more money, it's useless; who would be so foolish as to pay that much?"

Before he could finish speaking, Old Zhang watched as Liu Sheng and Qiao Yu quickly took on all the tasks.

“…I would be willing to deliver.” He managed to utter the remaining words, followed by a scream, “Are you guys crazy? How are you going to load and transport the goods without a vehicle? And the time is so tight…”

Liu Sheng and Qiao Yu exchanged a smile, looking completely unconcerned.

Seeing that he couldn't persuade them, Old Zhang could only sigh and watch as more and more goods were sent out on the conveyor belt. He was genuinely worried for the two girls.

I decided to avoid seeing it altogether and walked straight out the door, only to find a large group of deliverymen gathered outside, all peering in with their heads sticking out.

"What are you looking at?"

"Old Zhang, do you know the two women in here?"

"Ahem, watch your mouth." Old Zhang was a little nervous, afraid of being overheard. Seeing everyone's attention, he straightened his back and pretended to be calm. "That's right, I know him."

Immediately, a gasp of surprise rippled through the crowd.

"Not bad, Old Zhang, you've struck it rich now, and you've even brought two such beautiful young ladies with you!"

"Tell me quickly, who are they?"

Old Zhang coughed lightly, mimicking Liu Sheng's affectedly profound manner: "Don't pry into other people's business."

"Wow, it's surprising to find girls in our industry... it's quite novel..."

"Especially since so many people here are still single..."

Someone even poked Old Zhang's head with their elbow.

This clearly meant things were about to veer in another direction, and Old Zhang broke out in a cold sweat, afraid of angering the two men inside who could beat the holdouts senseless. He quickly shushed them.

Everyone burst into laughter.

"What's wrong? Are you afraid they'll hear what we're saying? They might be thrilled!"

"Yes, those are all compliments!"

Just as things were getting chaotic, someone suddenly cried out:
"Wait, all those missions have been taken?"

"What mission?"

“It’s those tough missions!” someone said, holding up their tablet in astonishment.

This thing isn't cheap, but it's convenient for high-income delivery drivers to buy one. Just install the [Shunfeng Express] app to connect to the company's task system and see the task list for each branch, eliminating the need to physically visit the warehouse. You can also watch videos and play games in your spare time, which is much better than staring at a small phone screen.

Those with tablets immediately looked down and started browsing the task system, while those without tablets went over to take a look.

A few seconds later, they all gasped in shock.

"Who on earth is so crazy?"

"He's definitely gone mad from being possessed by some strange energy."

"What does it mean to value money over life..."

As they were all talking at once, suddenly the warehouse doorway darkened—two mountain-like silhouettes slowly emerged.

All sound stopped.

They watched helplessly as two small mountains of goods passed by them and gradually disappeared from sight.

"Wait...we're not seeing things, are we?"

"Are they those two girls?"

"How could they carry so much stuff?"

"Isn't it obvious! They're superhumans!"

"But... I also have physical enhancement, so I can't carry this much."

"Maybe they used some kind of enhanced exoskeleton?"

"Come on, strength-enhancing exoskeletons are so expensive, only the deliverymen at the branch office can afford them, right? We could deliver packages for fifty years and still not afford one..." someone knowledgeable immediately said, "Besides, I check online every day and I can confirm that they don't have any of those kinds of equipment."

After a brief silence, someone murmured, "Is that... truly a gifted individual?"

In an instant, all eyes turned to Old Zhang.

Old Zhang, who had always been a recluse, suddenly found himself under the spotlight. He suddenly became arrogant, stroking his short, sparse white beard and striking an unfathomable pose.
"Don't ask about the affairs of such a master."

This time, everyone truly believed it.

Someone jokingly asked the knowledgeable person from before, "By the way, why do you keep looking at those exoskeletons?"

"Can't I even dream about it if I can't afford it?!"

……

Liu Sheng and Qiao Yu had already walked quite a distance.

The mountain of bundles piled on their bodies was truly horrifying, a stark contrast to their size, attracting the attention of many passersby and making one tremble with fear as if they were about to collapse at any moment.

In reality, these goods are all bound together with extremely thin golden "ropes," tied neatly and securely, and stacked with precise optimization calculations by the "world" so that they can be moved with minimal force.

Moreover, for the two of them, this weight was nothing, but they just didn't want to attract too much attention.

Once we leave this place where eyes are everywhere, we can use other methods.

It was tough, but it was for the sake of the KPI...

At first, Liu Sheng didn't expect to work so hard.

It was mainly during a conversation with "The World" while looking at the mission display screen that changed her mind.

So, is what we need on that computer?

I saw a path to a database, but when I tried to access it, it said I needed branch office employee privileges.

Is it possible to crack?

[Yes. However, after cracking it, it will prompt that the IP address is incorrect.]

[IP address?]

Yes. Access must be made via the intranet of the branch headquarters on Colony 1444.

【hiss……】

So we have to go to headquarters. That's where the database network coverage is located.

Liu Sheng thought to himself, "I'll have to figure out how to get to the branch office headquarters..."

But you can't go.

【Why?】Liu Sheng rarely heard the word "world" used so decisively.

Because the branch office headquarters is no longer on this planet.

What?! How did you know?

Liu Sheng didn't remember Old Zhang saying that.

[Because I have connected SkyNet to StarNet, I was able to trace the server of the "Swift Wind Delivery" mission system and discovered that it actually has a delay of about 0.13 seconds, as well as Doppler shift.]

"So...it came from beyond the heavens," Liu Sheng pondered.

【Yes. 】

"Could you... follow the StarNet link and directly launch a counterattack against their main server?"

No. "World" indicates.

[They used a quantum-encrypted firewall. Once an attempt is made to read data, the communication state immediately collapses, and the system instantly detects the abnormal intrusion, triggering a self-destruct or isolation mechanism.] [Is that impressive?]

That's right, I can only carry out intrusions by gaining access to the local intranet.

"Can I just go straight to headquarters in the sky?"

[First, the area is vast, located in deep space, and it may not be found within seven days; second, there is an overhead safety net, similar to a device to prevent the leakage of the strange energy, and it is not recommended to forcibly break through it, otherwise it may trigger a nuclear strike; third, it uses advanced technology, and care must be taken to avoid attracting the attention of the "OOC" monster.]

The website reiterates: "It is recommended to complete this step according to the rules."

That would be so boring...

[Wait until you've left the experimental field and can communicate with higher dimensions before considering this question.]

Okay, please tell me what the path is within the rule?

According to the local document "Shunfeng Express Employee Handbook," achieving 10000 KPI points is required to be promoted to "Elite Courier," after which an application can be submitted to go to headquarters for assessment.

How are KPIs calculated?

[Delivery volume, average delivery speed, and recipient ratings will be combined into a score using a formula. Additionally, there will be bonuses for time-limited or high-difficulty tasks; further bonuses can be awarded for outstanding contributions.]

What constitutes meritorious service?

[New technologies, new routes, overcoming obstacles, etc... anything that can improve overall delivery speed counts.]

How many are in our pile?

[There are a total of 203 orders. Using your skill level and the formula, you will receive 80.15 KPI points upon completion.]

【…】

Is the distance a bit far?

【Yes. 】

The conversation ended with a lukewarm affirmation from the "world".

……

noon the next day.

Old Zhang came out of the bank, clutching his bulging wallet, his face beaming with undisguised satisfaction.

Of course, it's not because of the money; after all, it's all for those two girls.

His share had already been transferred directly to Dr. Han—the best surgical expert in Yunshan City—and it was agreed that as soon as the money arrived, his wife's surgery could be arranged immediately.

Of course, making arrangements doesn't mean that surgery can be performed immediately.

Dr. Han has countless surgeries waiting in the pipeline, and it could take another six months to reach him.

Fortunately, I earned a lot this time, so I should be able to buy a few bottles of medicine from Wanfo Temple to tide me over for a while.

Ultimately, we still need to keep making money...

Thinking of the wad of money in his arms, his heart burned with excitement again.

What if those two girls don't make it back in time...

Or perhaps, they'll never come back...

So this money...

He was lost in his delightful daydreams when he stepped into the company canteen, intending to enjoy this free lunch—and even take some extra back for his wife.

Then set off immediately to make money!
Old Zhang took out his huge iron lunchbox and shamelessly asked the canteen uncle to fill it up, only to be met with a glare and a reluctant half-spoon of porridge.

Although it's not full yet, we can't ask for too much.

As soon as I stepped out of the canteen, I looked up and froze.

He saw people who shouldn't be there.

Thinking he was seeing things because of his old age, he blinked and rubbed his eyes.

But it's still correct.

One is all smiles, the other is like a mountain.

They stood right in front of him, their eyes fixed on him, as if they had come for him.

"You two... what are you doing here?" he stammered. "Weren't you... weren't you delivering goods?"

"I've finished delivering them, so I came back," Liu Sheng said calmly.

"Have you finished delivering?"

Old Zhang's voice rose an octave.

He clearly remembered that the huge pile of goods was like a small mountain, all of them difficult and urgent items. If it were him, it would take at least a week to deliver them, and he would have to work his butt off to make it.

Although it was outside the noisy canteen with people coming and going, Old Zhang's shout was so loud that it immediately attracted a lot of attention, including the two eye-catching girls standing outside the door.

"You said you've finished delivering?" A young courier nearby approached him enthusiastically and asked curiously.

"Hmm." Liu Sheng simply nodded slightly.

Another deliveryman with dyed yellowish-brown hair grinned and hooked his arm around his partner's shoulder: "Heh, isn't that right? We can tell by looking at the task list. Stop bragging!"

"Yes, what if we can't deliver all the orders and they get cancelled? That would affect our KPIs."

"wait wait wait……"

Someone in the crowd raised a tablet, stared at the screen for several seconds, and suddenly shouted, "They really did it!"

His voice was like a pebble thrown into water, creating ripples.

Many people took out their tablets, and there was also a display screen in the cafeteria that continuously broadcasted task updates, showing the completion status of each task.

Upon confirmation, they all received the same answer.

"They've all been delivered!"

"They really did complete all the tasks!"

"Are you kidding me? How could this be?!"

"Unless... they have surpassed ordinary superhumans..."

At this moment, Old Zhang, who had already proclaimed himself the spokesperson for Liu Sheng and Qiao Yu, cleared his throat and said, "Ahem, what's impossible about it? They're high-level ability users!"

As he spoke, he glanced at everyone, his expression full of disdain that said, "You don't even know this?"

Then he cautiously turned to look at Liu Sheng and Qiao Yu, and tentatively asked, "Can I talk about this?"

Liu Sheng stared at him for a moment, then said calmly, "Didn't you already say that?"

"Haha, I just felt they were blind to my worth, and I couldn't stand it anymore, so I couldn't help myself..."

Old Zhang chuckled sheepishly and rubbed his nose.

"It's alright," Liu Sheng said.

I was too lazy to explain, and since someone else spoke for her, it saved me the trouble of explaining.

"Have all the goods been shipped?" Liu Sheng asked again.

"Yes, that's right!" Old Zhang nodded quickly, then looked around at the bustling canteen entrance, cautiously clutching his pocket. "How about we find a secluded spot?"

"I'm not afraid." Liu Sheng spread his hands.

"Yes, yes, you're right. I was stupid too. You're a high-level ability user, why would you be afraid of being targeted?"

Old Zhang smiled obsequiously and quickly pulled a thick stack of envelopes from his pocket, presenting them with both hands.

"thank you."

Liu Sheng accepted the money and turned to leave with Qiao Yu.

Aren't you going to eat?

Old Zhang asked with concern.

"No need, we have things to do. We came here specifically to see you."

"Huh, how did you know I..."

However, the two walked very quickly without answering, and their direction did not seem to be towards the warehouse.

It seems they're not delivering packages anymore.

I bet they'd be scared after just one delivery, right?
Old Zhang watched their departing figures, his heart filled with mixed emotions.