This city simulation game can affect reality.

"brush."

The fishing rod drew an arc in the air as the bait gradually sank into the water.

Chen Jun rarely had the leisure to go fishing, so he went to the small pond south of the resort.

When he was setting up the fisherman's hut, he casually placed one in this area.

Chen Jun's fishing skills are probably only mediocre, but they're good enough for the average person.

"Beep, beep, beep, beep."

Before he could even settle into his seat, his phone rang in his pocket. Chen Jun frowned and put down his fishing rod, somewhat disappointed.

To find some peace and quiet, he set his phone ringtone to this simple electronic sound.

Since taking over the resort, even the numbers used only for personal contact have been receiving more calls every day.

Many of these calls are pointless, but you can't ignore them.

Chen Jun glanced at the screen; it was an unfamiliar number.

After hesitating for half a second, he still answered.

"Mr. Chen, I'm sorry to bother you."

"I am Yang Junhui from Wentai Construction Company. I got your phone number through Director Wang of the Culture and Tourism Bureau."

"There's a small favor I'd like to ask you to do for me."

Yang Junhui on the other end of the phone didn't exchange many pleasantries; he immediately asked for a favor.

Chen Jun had heard of this guy before; he was a big shot in the Nandu business circle, with many projects under his command and a wide network of connections.

Chen Jun has received some calls from similar circles, but most people would first try to establish connections and offer resources before subtly making their requests.

At the very least, arrange a dinner first, and then get to the point after you meet.

This guy, however, didn't follow the usual routine and skipped even the basic small talk.

Chen Jun frowned: "Boss Yang, please speak."

"It's like this." Yang Junhui got straight to the point, "I heard that it's a bit difficult to get membership cards for your Fisherman's Hut. I happen to need them urgently, and in large quantities. Do you think... you could spare some from your hands, or help me make a connection to rent twenty cards for two days, just two days."

"Money is no problem. The price I offer is far above the market rate. In the future, if you need any resources, such as engineering, earthwork, transportation, etc., just let me know."

After all that talk, it turns out it's about renting cards.

Chen Jun sometimes receives several such calls a day, but this is the first time he's encountered such a large demand, with someone even posing as if they're exchanging resources.

Left with no other option, Chen Jun patiently explained, "Boss Yang may have misunderstood. The Fisherman's Hut's membership card is by invitation only, mainly for customers interested in the fishing experience, in order to maintain the purity of the community..."

I gave a mechanical explanation, but the other person didn't seem to care: "I understand, I understand."

"I know the rules, that's why I came here."

"Renting is just a euphemism; we really just want to use your company's name as a stepping stone."

"Don't worry, I know exactly what I should and shouldn't do, and I will never cause you or your company any trouble."

"If we do each other a favor, we can go further on our journey, don't you agree?"

These words made Chen Jun's face darken, but he still held back: "Boss Yang is joking. The Fishermen's Group's membership system has some strict standards and procedures. There is really no room for manipulation in this matter."

After explaining in a rather official tone, Chen Jun hung up the phone without waiting for a response.

People like Yang Junhui may seem meek and mild, but their words are full of subtle threats and traps.

His so-called "doing each other a favor" is nothing more than an attempt to use short-term gains to pry open loopholes in the rules.

It's true that having more friends means having more options, but Chen Jun doesn't need to resort to such self-destructive tactics to please others and expand his so-called network.

This phone call was probably just a test by the other party, aimed at assessing their bottom line.

If we turn a blind eye and continue to allow this way of using credit cards, which goes against its original purpose, to spread, we may face a backlash later on.

Before taking over Xita, Chen Jun's favorite subject was ancient history.

History is replete with examples of how small mistakes can lead to disastrous consequences.

Some unorthodox methods that one thinks can be used to get away with things end up causing great disaster.

"A wise man does not stand under a crumbling wall; we must never let Sheta repeat this mistake."

Lost in thought, Chen Jun lost interest in fishing. He packed up his things and left along the stone path beside the pond.

He didn't go back to his office, but went straight to the comprehensive service center.

Upon arriving at the service point where you apply for a membership card, the system retrieves the background data from the computer.

Besides the Hermit Card, which symbolizes the core status, the other two types of cards have become widely available over time.

The total number of cardholders has exceeded four figures.

The membership list is a mixed bag, with many people not using their membership cards frequently, and some even having no actual spending records after opening the card.

These users are clearly not here for the eco-friendly experience of the Fisherman's Hut.

Chen Jun immediately told the person in charge, "From now on, all new card applications, regardless of who the referrer is, will be suspended. First, complete the information registration and background notes, and then I will personally approve them."

"Okay, Mr. Chen."

After giving his instructions, Chen Jun immediately returned to his office and called Lao Zhou in.

There was no beating around the bush; the explanation of the abnormal membership card data was given directly.

After discussing it, the two first posted an announcement in the members' group:

To enhance service and provide a better experience, Hita will be upgrading its membership benefits system. New card issuance will be suspended for seven days starting today, pending further announcement upon completion of the upgrade.

Normally, this kind of operation would not have a significant impact on ordinary customers.

However, the entire system has now formed an invisible circulation chain, and such a maintenance notice is undoubtedly a clear signal that will inevitably make some people uneasy.

"We will revise the membership agreement as soon as possible in the next two days. The core points are twofold: strengthening real-name association and clarifying the use of the reporting mechanism."

The purpose of this upgrade is to set things right and straighten out the path that has gone astray as soon as possible.

This is a critical phase for Hitta's expansion and integration, and any potential threats that could shake its foundations must be nipped in the bud.