One Yuan First Recharge: I'm Actually the Boss Behind a Fortune 500 Company

The thirtieth day of the twelfth lunar month, Lunar New Year's Eve.

Wang Hao woke up earlier than usual.

As dawn broke, the village outside the window was still shrouded in morning mist, quiet and still.

But his heart was warm.

The day I've been longing for has finally arrived.

But when the day actually arrived, I felt calmer than I had been preparing for it in the days leading up to it, as if I had finally seen the end of a long journey.

People are often happiest when they are infinitely close to happiness!

Looking back now, it actually makes a damn good point.

He had just sat up when his phone started vibrating on the bedside table, buzzing incessantly.

Wang Hao picked up the phone; the screen was lit up, and notifications from "Behind the Scenes" kept popping up.

He clicked on it.

The first one was from Yu Xinxin, posted at 5 a.m.

Yu Xinxin: "Boss, Happy New Year's Eve! Wishing you all the best in the New Year! [Cute emoji] Thank you for your patronage this past year, I will continue to work hard!"

The second one was from Sister Wang, posted at 6:00 sharp.

Sister Wang: "Boss, Happy New Year. I'm so grateful for your help in the past, which solved many of my problems. I'm truly very thankful."

"In the new year, I will continue to perform my financial duties well, strictly control costs, and ensure the safety of the company's funds. I wish you and your family good health and happiness."

The third one is Zhou Jianjun, at 6:10.

Zhou Jianjun: "Boss, Happy New Year! I wish you a prosperous new year and that your company grows bigger and bigger! I will continue to handle the administrative and personnel matters well to ensure the company runs smoothly. Please feel free to contact me if you need anything."

The fourth one is Zhang Wei, 6:20.

Zhang Wei: "Boss! Happy New Year!!! I've been playing cards with some buddies all night, and I wanted to wish you a Happy New Year! Boss, let me tell you, next year our company will definitely grow bigger and stronger! I, Zhang Wei, guarantee that we'll make our external relations department the best in the city!"

The fifth one is Chen Ming, at 6:30.

Chen Ming: "Boss, Happy New Year. Thank you for your understanding and care over the past year. In the new year, I will work even harder to live up to your trust. Wishing you a happy new year and all the best."

The sixth item is Lin Wei, at 6:40.

Lin Wei: "Boss, Happy New Year. I'll do an even better job with this year's designs."

The seventh one is Lei Zhen, 6:50.

Lei Zhen: "Boss, Happy New Year's Eve! The new equipment is all set up and ready to use after the New Year. I guarantee we'll get the best footage! Wishing you a prosperous New Year!"

Wang Hao read through them one by one, and the corners of his mouth unconsciously turned up.

These employees... although they are just virtual employees in the game, every message they send is full of sincerity.

He knew that this was generated by the game system based on each person's profile, but seeing these words still warmed his heart.

He leaned against the headboard and began to reply to each question.

First, I replied to Yu Xinxin: "Xinxin, Happy New Year. Thank you for sending the local specialties; everyone at home said they were delicious. Keep up the good work in the New Year!"

Yu Xinxin replied instantly: "I'm glad you like it, boss! I'll do my best!"

I replied to Sister Wang: "Happy New Year, Sister Wang. I'm relieved to have you overseeing the company's finances. I also wish you and your family a healthy and peaceful New Year."

Sister Wang: "Thank you, boss. I will definitely live up to your expectations."

He replied to Zhou Jianjun: "Happy New Year, Lao Zhou. Thank you for your hard work on the company's administration and HR. Also, recruitment must be put on the agenda. I hope we can continue to cooperate happily in the new year."

Zhou Jianjun: "Boss, you're too kind. It's just part of my job. Happy New Year!"

He replied to Zhang Wei: "Zhang Wei, Happy New Year! Let's make the company bigger together next year. I believe in you."

Zhang Wei: "Alright, boss! With you saying that, I, Zhang Wei, will give it my all!"

He replied to Chen Ming: "Chen Ming, Happy New Year. Your daughter should be on holiday too, right? Spend more time with her. Wishing you all the best in your work and life this New Year."

Chen Ming: "Thank you for your concern, boss. My daughter is at home. I'll definitely work even harder in the new year."

Reply to Lin Wei: "Lin Wei, Happy New Year. Looking forward to your New Year's designs."

Lin Wei: "Mm."

He replied to Lei Zhen: "Happy New Year, Lei Zhen. May the new equipment work well and produce great works."

Lei Zhen: "Don't worry, boss, I definitely will!"

After replying to all the messages, Wang Hao put down his phone and let out a long sigh of relief.

Although it's just a game, after spending a lot of time with these "employees," I've actually developed some feelings for them.

Everyone has a different personality, but they all do their jobs diligently and remember his kindness.

This feeling is quite peculiar.

After getting up and washing up, I went downstairs and found my mother, Li Xiuying, and my second aunt already busy in the kitchen.

"Haohao's up?" Li Xiuying poked her head out from the kitchen.

"Breakfast will be ready soon, have something simple, lunch will also be light, but we'll prepare a proper New Year's Eve dinner."

"Okay, Mom." Wang Hao walked into the kitchen. "Do you need any help?"

"No need, no need, you rest." Second Aunt was cutting cured meat—the kind Yu Xinxin had sent:

"This cured pork is really good, the fat and lean meat are just right, and it smells wonderful from the smoking. It soaked overnight last night, so it's perfect for stir-frying today."

Wang Hao's father, Wang Jianguo, walked in from the main room: "Haozi, after breakfast, let's put up the Spring Festival couplets and hang the lanterns."

"Okay, Dad."

Breakfast was simple: porridge, steamed buns, and side dishes.

After dinner, Wang Jianguo brought out a ladder, while Wang Hao carried Spring Festival couplets, the character "福" (fortune), and door gods.

"First, put up the stickers on the main gate," Wang Jianguo instructed.

Wang Hao climbed the ladder, with Wang Jianguo supporting him from below, and handed him the Spring Festival couplets that had been coated with paste.

First line: May you have good fortune and everything go smoothly.

Second line: Wealth, peace, and a hundred blessings come.

Horizontal scroll: Welcoming the New Year

After pasting the main door, paste the door for the main room, and then paste the door for the kitchen.

Every door had a "福" (good fortune) character pasted on it, upside down—meaning good fortune had arrived.

Next, the lanterns were hung. Two large red lanterns were hung on either side of the gate. The power was turned on, and the bright red light illuminated the brand-new Spring Festival couplets, instantly bringing out the festive atmosphere.

"It looks beautiful," said the second aunt as she came out of the house. "It's so vibrant and festive."

After putting up the Spring Festival couplets and hanging the lanterns, Wang Hao helped clean the yard.

Arrange the firecrackers and fireworks neatly, wipe the tables and chairs clean, and tidy up the place inside and out.

By the time I finished all that, it was almost noon.

After a simple lunch, the women prepared the New Year's Eve dinner in the kitchen, while Wang Hao, his father, and his second uncle sat in the main room drinking tea and chatting.

"Has Xiaoya called yet?" Wang Jianguo asked his second uncle.

"He's here. He came this morning." Second Uncle said with a smile, "He said he's doing well at his in-laws' house. His parents treat him well, and he even had New Year's Eve dinner there. He's going back to his parents' home tomorrow and will stay one night."

"That's good." Wang Jianguo nodded. "As long as my daughter is doing well."