025, Advancement

[Ding! Sign-in successful! You have received 2,000 yuan, deposited into your system wallet! Energy value +10 points!]
[Ding! You have guided countless netizens with positive energy, gained 72,556 followers, and been rewarded with 560 energy points!]
Wallet balance: 162,433,000
Energy value: 2,515 points.

[Friendly reminder: You have enough points to upgrade. Would you like to unlock new permissions?]

Lin Mi was still delighted by her sudden surge in energy value when she received another system prompt. Reading the message, she instantly straightened her posture.

"Can I unlock a new function now?"

Excitement bloomed in her chest. She hadn’t expected to level up so soon.

Wonderful!

After everything that had happened these past few days, she had come to truly appreciate the benefits that ‘foreknowledge’ brought her.

But the three-day range of ‘foreknowledge’ was still somewhat limited. Sometimes she learned about events from ‘trending topics’, but if the incident had occurred much earlier, she had no way of intervening.

Only by extending the range and duration of her ‘foreknowledge’ would she have more choices and be able to accomplish more. The longer and broader her foresight, the greater her ability to help and act.

"Let me see, what permissions can I unlock with two thousand five hundred..."

Lin Mi scrolled through the unlocking conditions. With her current points, she could unlock fifteen days of city-wide ‘trending topic foreknowledge’ for two thousand energy points, or three days of ‘Moments’ foreknowledge for one thousand energy points.

"…"

Seeing this, Lin Mi was torn.

She only had two thousand five hundred energy points, so according to the current conditions, she could only choose one.

"Which should I pick?"

Knowing the future dynamics of her friends and family was important, as it concerned their safety and well-being.

In this world, accidents are what people fear most.

After all, no one can predict accidents. If she could foresee them, she could help her loved ones avoid such misfortune.

She didn’t want to be someone with ‘abilities’ yet helplessly watch her friends and family suffer unexpected troubles.

But fifteen days of ‘trending topic foreknowledge’ was equally tempting.

After much deliberation, Lin Mi decided to unlock the fifteen-day city-wide ‘trending topic foreknowledge’.

The more days she knew in advance, the more she could do, and the more opportunities she would have to gain energy points.

She only needed to earn another five hundred points to unlock the three-day ‘Moments’ foreknowledge.

Soon, her system account was updated.

Wallet balance: 162,433,000
Energy value: 515 points.

"Sigh~ My energy points are still too few, not nearly enough. Looks like I’ll have to work harder on tasks."

Seeing her energy value drop by two thousand in an instant, Lin Mi couldn’t help but sigh.

Remembering her daily tasks, she quickly entered the platform and began commenting and interacting under videos that encouraged positive guidance.

These daily, low-effort tasks yielded very little energy—one or two points, maybe three at most, never exceeding five.

Compared to the energy earned from influencing trending topics, it was negligible.

But even a mosquito is meat.

After completing the daily check-in tasks, her energy value increased to 522 points. These daily points were all she could earn; once she met the requirements, there were no more tasks for the day.

By now, it was nearly eleven o’clock, still over an hour before lunchtime.

Lin Mi, sitting by the window, looked outside and suddenly noticed a bustling commercial plaza not far away.

Her mind recalled yesterday afternoon’s experience at the sales office. She glanced down at her outfit—just a simple T-shirt and jeans, paired with white sneakers and a canvas bag.

No wonder people looked down on her; she hardly appeared to be wealthy.

It wasn’t about wearing gold and silver from head to toe, but at least her attire should show some taste.

After all, when venturing out, one’s identity is self-bestowed.

Sooner or later, she would have to stand on her own, interact with all sorts of people, and climb to higher rungs. She truly needed to polish her image.

Without hesitation, Lin Mi settled her bill and left the café, heading straight for the commercial plaza nearby.

Now that she had money, there was no need to compromise.

Given such a rare opportunity, she should enjoy it fully and let herself shine without restraint.

Time was limited, so Lin Mi didn’t bother comparing prices from store to store. With precision and decisiveness, she strode directly into a high-end boutique she’d only ever admired from outside.

Upon entering, a subtle fragrance hung in the air, and soft lighting made every item gleam with allure.

Thinking of the billion in her account, Lin Mi straightened her back, striving to appear calm and composed.

September’s weather carried hints of autumn, and the store had already stocked up with the latest seasonal styles.

From elegant cashmere coats to stylish trench coats, from cozy knits to impeccably tailored blazers, every piece was irresistible.

And, naturally, each exuded an aura of expensive luxury.

The staff greeted her with a casual "Feel free to browse," before returning to their tasks.

Their demeanor suggested they were well accustomed to young customers like her who only looked around but rarely purchased.

Lin Mi didn’t take offense. Compared to the blunt scorn she’d faced at yesterday’s sales office, their attitude was almost pleasant.

Though not overly enthusiastic, at least they didn’t treat customers coldly or with contempt.

Lin Mi enjoyed the freedom.

Eyes straight ahead, she wandered amongst the dazzling displays with great enthusiasm.

At first, Lin Mi was a bit timid, habitually checking price tags. But after repeated internal reminders and glancing at her account balance, she gradually let go of that constraint.

She picked up a wool beret, its soft texture gliding across her fingertips. The curve of the brim was just right—flattering her face and adding a touch of intellectual elegance.

She then grabbed a pair of cat-eye sunglasses from the display. Wearing them, her gaze behind the lenses became instantly deep and confident.

Smiling at her reflection, she signaled to a staff member, "Hello, could you please wrap this up for me?"

"Ah?"

The two staff members were clearly surprised, exchanging glances before immediately stepping forward to assist her.

Lin Mi said nothing more, focusing on selecting clothes for herself.

Immediately, she was drawn to a chic ivory silk blouse paired with high-waisted cigarette pants. The fabric shimmered subtly under the lights, its sharp tailoring perfectly outlining a woman’s figure.

This outfit was both flattering and exuded an intellectual, mature charm—the style she preferred.

She then chose a light gray knit cardigan, its soft material gentle against the skin, adorned with pearl buttons for warmth and a touch of elegance.

"Please pack all of these for me."

The staff carefully checked the sizes for her. Lin Mi didn’t even glance at the price tags before making her decisions.