64: Time Management Master

"Could it be... that I really ran into a ghost?" Zhou Bo frowned. His originally rosy lips were now devoid of all color, and his forehead was covered in beads of sweat as large as beans.

"That's right, sir. And a scammer ghost at that!" Ming Xuan replied without batting an eye.

"Beep, beep, beep..." The landline emitted a disconnection tone.

"That's it?"

Ming Xuan took a sip of cola soup and remarked, "Good thing he's a life-cherishing love-struck fool; easy to deal with!"

Seeing this, Ling Yao couldn't help but give a thumbs up in admiration, "Sister Xuan! You are truly amazing! You've already successfully dismissed the seventeenth person this week."

The other operators also cast admiring glances, their eyes sparkling like stars, as if a group of devout believers were worshiping the goddess in their hearts.

Ming Xuan smiled slightly and waved her hand modestly, "Eh! It's just a bit of extra talk. You all must remember what I just said. If you encounter similar complainants next time, just use this routine to fool them."

Everyone answered in unison, "Okay, understood, Sister Xuan!"

...

Underworld Building, 6th Floor, 18:30

You Lin leisurely propped his legs high up, resting them casually on the coffee table. It was as if all the strength had been drained from his body, and the ghost sank limply into the soft sofa as if he had lost all support.

Looking around, the spacious sofa resembled a small mobile phone exhibition hall, with all kinds of phones scattered densely across it. Just on You Lin's eight-pack abs, seven or eight phones were strewn about in a jumble.

At this moment, You Lin was dialing the phone numbers of dozens of his little girlfriends and boyfriends in order.

"Baby, I'm afraid I can't spend the night with you tonight because the director insists on keeping me for overtime!"

A female voice responded on the other end—

"Baby, working overtime is hard work! But it doesn't matter, we can enjoy a candlelit dinner together tomorrow night."

"Lin Lin, it's really not easy for you. Keep it up! Looking forward to seeing you tomorrow night!"

The twenty-eighth call hung up...

"Hey! My dear wife. I'm so sorry, I have to work overtime tonight. The pool play we planned will have to be postponed until next week."

"It's okay, hubby. I can use this time to work on my figure. I believe I'll definitely stun you next time."

"Alright, wifey. Love you, mwah!"

"*Smooch!* ＾3＾"

...

After You Lin hung up the fifty-fourth call, he stretched comfortably, feeling relieved.

He couldn't help but inwardly congratulate himself, "Hehe, I can finally play games with peace of mind. My ghost power has been a bit unstable lately; it seems I really overexerted myself before."

Immediately after, he impatiently opened the game interface and quickly threw himself into the intense battle royale battlefield.

Rubbing his hands and eager to try, he prepared to show off his skills and have a hearty, exhilarating fight.

However, just as he was poised for action, an unexpected message suddenly popped up on the screen.

"Dear user, hello! Due to your prolonged addiction to gaming, which has seriously affected your sleep schedule, we have decided to force you offline. The duration is one day. Thank you for your cooperation!"

You Lin was dumbfounded when he saw this message. Playing a game actually requires reminding a "ghost" to pay attention to their health!!!

He laughed bitterly and put down his phone, collapsing onto the sofa, thinking that his nightlife tonight was boring to the extreme.

Without games, without post-dinner exercise, and even without that post-coital incense offerings, he really didn't know how he was going to get through this long, long night.

...

Underworld Customer Service Center, 20:00

Ling Yao pressed the computer power button, and the screen went dark instantly. She turned her head slightly, casting her gaze toward Ming Xuan, her eyes sparkling with anticipation.

"Sister Xuan, do you want to go to the night market tonight? I heard there's a restaurant run by a food cultivator there, and their Yin Cuisine is famously delicious."

Upon hearing this, Ming Xuan immediately became interested and asked with curiosity, "Oh? Is it really that good? Can it compare to the Yin Cuisine made by the Old Granny Ghost?"

Hearing this, Ling Yao's originally excited expression immediately turned somewhat dejected, like a deflated ball, and she said with a bitter face, "Sigh, there's no comparison! The Yin Cuisine made by the Old Granny Ghost is simply the ultimate delicacy of the underworld; only the high-ranking officials of the Underworld are qualified to enjoy it every day."

"Us ghosts in the low-to-mid levels don't have that kind of luck! Last time I was just lucky enough to smell a little bit of the aroma, and I was already overjoyed."

Seeing this, Ming Xuan quickly reached out and patted Ling Yao's shoulder, comforting her, "Don't be discouraged, the BOSS is quite different from the previous boss. As long as you are willing to work hard, you will definitely be promoted to a high-ranking position in the future, and then you can eat as much Yin Cuisine as you want."

Hearing Ming Xuan's encouragement, a smile reappeared on Ling Yao's face, and she nodded repeatedly, "Mm, thank you for your kind words, Sister Xuan. Honestly, I am already quite satisfied with my current life."

"Thinking back to the past few decades, I hadn't even eaten a single bite of Yin Cuisine, but now I have a stable monthly salary, triple overtime pay for working overtime, plus bonuses, a comfortable apartment, and vacations... All of this was a luxury I didn't even dare to imagine back then."

Subsequently, as if she had suddenly remembered something, Ling Yao rubbed her cheeks. "But having said that, although the Yin Cuisine at that restaurant can't compare to what the Old Granny Ghost makes, it has its own unique qualities—probably about sixty percent of the Old Granny Ghost's skill." After saying this, she licked her lips.

"Sister Xuan, trust me. I'm a renowned little food explorer among the ghost messengers now."

"Are you drooling yet?"

"Alright! Let's head out immediately!" Ming Xuan swallowed her saliva, impatiently pulled Ling Yao, and walked quickly towards the door.

Before long, the two arrived at the night market and successfully found the restaurant run by the food cultivator.

The shop was bustling with ghosts, and business was exceptionally booming.

"Boss, three orders of Incense-Poached Beef, please."

"Coming right up! Please wait a moment, Ghost Messenger."

"Waiter, seven orders of Spicy Candle Cubes."

"OK! Miss Ghost Messenger. Do you want mild, medium, extra spicy, or insanely spicy..."

"Insanely spicy!"

Ming Xuan and Ling Yao finally managed to find an empty table and sat down, ordering a few signature Yin Cuisine dishes.

Before long, the dishes were served, and the aroma was enticing.

Ling Yao began to wolf down the food, "Wow, it's so delicious!"

Ming Xuan also ate with great relish, "Mm, it's indeed not bad, tastier than any incense offerings I've had before."

The two ghosts feasted to their hearts' content, enjoying the rare Yin Cuisine feast.