“Ethan Young, you must get that done immediately. I don’t care if you have to work overtime or whatever, I need to see it on my desk first thing tomorrow morning!”

“Otherwise, you can kiss your paycheck goodbye! And if the investors are still not satisfied, you can just get out of here!”

“Boss, I…”

Before Ethan could finish his sentence, the call was abruptly cut off.

He sighed, looking at the pitch-black sky outside the company building, feeling a wave of bitterness.

Linden City, this bustling place, although not as radiant as those super metropolitan cities, was equally pressuring.

Ethan had dreams and aspirations during his college years, but now they were almost completely ground down by the harsh reality.

He had no prominent family background, no substantial wealth, no lofty status.

Even with exceptional wisdom and talent, turning his situation around in this city seemed a distant hope.

Ethan forced a bitter smile and walked onto the deserted street.

He was even reluctant to spend money on a cab and planned to walk home.

Even so, his parents frequently urged him to find a partner, hoping he could settle down soon and give them grandchildren.

How could he afford it?

With his current income, buying a house in Linden City required a down payment of $100,000. He would need to save for decades without spending a dime!

“Is this the life I want?”

“Do I really have to drain my parents’ savings just to live this stifling life?”

A surge of frustration welled up in Ethan’s heart.

Boom—

Suddenly, a thunderclap exploded in the sky, followed by a lightning bolt that seemed to split the heavens, making the night as bright as day.

Ethan quickened his pace and started to jog.

By the time he got home, he was drenched.

He quickly took a shower and collapsed on his bed like a puddle of mud.

But thinking about the dreadful proposal due tomorrow, Ethan ruffled his hair in irritation.

When would this life come to an end?!

“Ding! Supreme Sign-In System activated successfully, binding to the host, binding successful!”

Suddenly, a mechanical voice sounded in his mind!

Ethan was startled and immediately looked around.

In the next second, a light screen appeared in his mind, visible only to him.

Ethan rubbed his eyes to make sure he wasn’t seeing things. His heartbeat quickened.

Host: Ethan Young

Height: 6’0”

Weight: 123 lbs

Current Savings: $5,000

Transportation: None

Real Estate: None

Marital Status: Single

Special Skills: None

Inventory Items: None

Overall Assessment: You are just a grain of sand in the city, but the wheel of fate has begun to turn. Young man, seize the opportunity and start your sign-in journey!

Ethan stared at the light screen in his mind, the bright red “Sign-In” button seemingly possessing infinite magic, attracting his finger.

His heart raced, and an uncontrollable excitement appeared on his face.

As a veteran reader of online novels, he knew all too well what a “system” meant!

Those tedious proposals and endless work were now completely forgotten.

Ethan swallowed hard.

Finally, his trembling finger pressed the button!

“Ding! Congratulations to the host for successfully signing in and obtaining a hilltop villa in Sky Garden!”

“Please collect it within three days, or it will expire!”

Sky Garden! Hilltop Villa!

Ethan was stunned.

That was the most elite wealthy area in Linden City!

Those who lived there were either business tycoons or social celebrities. The house prices were terrifyingly high, with one square meter costing an average person’s annual salary.

An ordinary person would have to save their whole life without spending a cent just to buy a bathroom there.

And the hilltop villa in Sky Garden was the epitome of luxury!

The price of one villa was astronomical, easily reaching hundreds of millions. For Ethan, it was an unimaginable number.

Now, just by signing in, he had acquired such a mansion!

Ethan’s heart pounded wildly. This happiness came too suddenly, he even started to doubt if he was dreaming.

“The property certificate and related documents have been placed in your inventory. Please check them at any time.”

The system’s voice sounded again.

Ethan focused, and a small storage space indeed appeared in his mind.

He reached in and took out the property certificate and a thick stack of documents.

Flipping through them carefully, each document bore a bright red seal, and every page clearly had his name written on it!

After confirming, Ethan couldn’t help but laugh out loud!

He was about to turn his life around!

Those dreadful proposals could go to hell!