The Master Programmer-Chapter 82: The Game Begins 1
Talk? This person wanted to talk? It was early in the morning at that moment, so quite a few people were walking on the roads, but Jason was not going to be stupid enough to think that nothing would happen to him in that place.
Jason smirked, his adrenaline spiking. "Yeah? Well, I’m not in the mood for talking."
The figure raised the metallic object—it wasn’t a weapon but a phone. Jason’s tense atmosphere immediately went backwards, but he still felt a bit interested in seeing how things would go, and in that time he would go ahead and make sure of going to that point and do things like that.
"You’ve been busy, Jason. But your little games are about to end," said the cloaked figure with a flourish. Jason’s heart pounded as the figure’s hood fell back, revealing a face he hadn’t seen in months.
"You…" he whispered, his grip faltering.
The figure smirked. "Miss me?" Expecting something like fear or anger, the figure’s facial expression began changing when Jason’s face changed, becoming something more like disgust.
Jason’s lips had curled into a sneer.
The sight of his estranged cousin brought no joy to him, just a grim reminder of the mess he had distanced himself from. His disgusting family… At the same time, it was an alert. His family were in the same city as him. They could find him if only they tried. He had to move faster and smatter from now on.
He remembered this guy. He was someone who hated Jason, always resented him for some reason that Jason had never actually known. When Jason had gotten thrown out, he was there for it all, looking to humiliate Jason. He even spread the news to Jason’s friends, making sure that they cut ties with Jason so that Jason would be alone.
Now there he was, close to his new home. It was pretty obvious what was happening… This guy had been investigating him.
"Jason," Tim called, his voice dripping with mockery. "Fancy running into a man like you here. Or should I say… a gigolo like you?"
Jason’s brow arched, his jaw tightening. He remained silent, his eyes cold as they scanned Tim’s figure. This fat fucker... Was he fatter than before? It had only been three months. How the hell did he eat?!
Tim smirked, waving his phone in the air. With a flick of his pudgy fingers, he brought up pictures of Veronica, Jason’s sophisticated benefactor. They were intrusive, stolen moments of her elegant beauty.
"She’s quite a catch," Tim said, his eyes glinting with malice as he scrolled through the images. "Got yourself a tasty cougar, haven’t you? Can I have a taste too, Jason?"
"Wh are you here, Tim?"
"I saw your post... about how you got a job. Thought I’d come and congratulate you. Can you imagine how hard my dick got when I saw the woman you were living with, I mean, whew!! Those fat tits, if I could rub my face in them~~"
Jason’s blood boiled. He stepped closer, his voice calm but edged with steel. "If you dare lay a hand on her, Tim, I promise you… your life will never be the same."
Tim stared at Jason wondering if this was the exact same person he knew from before. Was it him? That one who had been kicked out of his family home with tears in his eyes by his father and uncles?
This bastard! How dare he say something like that!?!
Just as this fat man was about to say something, Jason leaned in slightly, his tone dropping into a commanding rhythm. "You know, Tim, power isn’t about who shouts the loudest. It’s about who leaves the room with the last word. You’d do well to remember that."
With a calm delivery, coupled with his piercing gaze, Jason anchored his authority, making sure this idiot understood that even if he had power, power would only be useful while he was alive. He had better shut up before he got killed.
By maintaining a steady tone and confident body language, he planted the idea that he was in control, and Tim’s sweat-drenched face confirmed it. Or maybe he was just sweating because he was having a workout just by standing like that. Anyway, he wasn’t standing for long.
Tim stumbled back, tripping over his own feet and landing on the cold pavement. His cloak tangled around him, adding to his humiliation. He glared up at Jason, his bravado melting into something uglier… fear and fury.
Jason saw this and sneered. This was the calibre of man this idiot was. He was nothing but a bitch who loved spending his parent’s money and doing nothing with it other than buy cars and fuck slutty women he found in nightclubs and hooker bars.
A waste of a man.
"You’ll regret this," Tim snarled, but his words lacked conviction.
Jason didn’t bother responding, leaving the fat blob there on the floor. He waved down a taxi, stepping inside without a backward glance. That seemed to make the fat even more angered as he stood up and began shouting at Jason’s car, his energy restored probably because Jason was moving away.
Inside the cab, Jason’s thoughts churned. That single social media post, made in a fleeting moment of triumph, had brought this trouble to his doorstep. He clenched his fists, his knuckles whitening.
If Tim or anyone else from his chaotic family dared to harm Veronica or anyone else he cared about… there would be hell to pay. He would not hold back anymore. He would thoroughly destroy them
— Reno Ventures —
The sleek lobby of Reno Ventures was a stark contrast to the chaos Jason had just left behind.
As he walked in, Jason focused on the task once again, understanding that he was back in the office and he needed to put his game face on.
His gaze fell on Mia, the receptionist. Her brown hair framed a face that, while not stunning, had an approachable charm. Her figure, however, was a different story… curves that could make any man lose focus.
But today, something was off. Mia’s usual flirtatious smile was replaced by a robotic nod. Jason frowned, his instincts kicking in.
Damn it… Had he gotten cockblocked again? By the same woman too?!
Samantha… It had to be her doing. The woman had a knack for meddling, and her interest in Jason often bordered on obsessive recently. Was it because Jason had taken some shares in her company?
What the hell did she want? Jason kept his expression natural though, smirking even while Mia was giving him such a cold regard. "Morning, Mia," Jason said, his voice smooth and deliberate. He watched her closely, looking for any signs of her usual spark.
"Morning, Mr. Cross," she replied, her tone flat, her eyes avoiding his. So she was suppressing it all… Interesting… Samantha, what did you do this time? Threats or benefits? Well, it mattered not. Jason had already figured this woman out. This thrill seeker just needed something interesting enough to ensure she would move with intent.
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Samantha must have spoken to her, laying down some invisible boundary. He let it slide… for now. He had bigger plans to focus on.
Jason smirked. "It’s a lovely day today. Don’t let it weigh you down too much. I’ll see you later." After saying that, he walked away and when he did, he finally managed to get to his office, noticing that it was well-populated now.
Great. He had a lot to work on, a ton of things on his Agenda. After all, AUtomating every operation in the Business was not anything simple. And it would take a ton of effort on his part. He hoped they would let him get that done in a while.
As Jason settled into his office, a familiar blink came to his eyes. The System, his enigmatic guide and occasional tormentor, presented him with two new missions.
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|| Master Programmer System || Stats | Missions | Items | Store |
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Your Current Missions:
—> Make your Sexy Boss Fall For You (84% done)
—> Take Revenge on the Grumpy Middle-Aged Landlord (71% done)
—> Build a Syndicate! (50% done)
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| Master Programmer System || Stats || Missions | Items | Store |
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Name: Jason Cross
MC (Master Coins): 500
Level: 22
Stats: (No Change)
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Well, things were the same over here… Maybe check out his missions since they were flashing.
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| Master Programmer System | Stats || Missions || Items | Store |
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1 . Take over the Snake Gang and all its Enterprises
2 . Build a Net Worth of 100 Million Dollars
3 . Start A Company and Grow It To 10 Million ARR
4 . Make Your New Cold-Hearted Boss Your Servant
5 . Do Some Kinky Roleplay With a New Woman to Stave Off Sexual Frustration
Hint: Just select one and go for it. Any real repercussions will be gotten when you finally undertake the mission.
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Jason chuckled under his breath. "Kinky, much?" he muttered. But he wasn’t about to back down from a challenge. He had already seen the three top missions previously. But he still hadn’t read through the descriptions. He had time now... Why not just accept them all?
Jason took a moment to look at the missions.
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| Take over the Snake Gang and All its Enterprises |
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Although you’re now part of the Underground, let’s start with smaller goals instead of immediately trying to take control of everything. The true Underground is more complex than you might realize.
Rewards:
—> Level up +1 +1 +1 +1 +1
—> 1000 MC
[Start]
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1000 Master Coins? How difficult was this mission going to be? Jason sighed. Well, he would take his time with this one. But he did accept it. [Start!]
What’s next?
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| Build A Net Worth of 100 Million Dollars |
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To achieve your goal of becoming a successful entrepreneur with a net worth of 100 million, it’s essential to leverage the support and expertise of those around you. Be open and receptive to the valuable contributions they can make towards your journey.
Rewards:
—> Level up +1 +1 +1 +1 +1
—> 1,000 MC
[Start]
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This one was a bit more doable… Especially with his connection to Troy. As long as Troy wasn’t an idiot he would know the value of the pill he had in his hands. And he would come back to Jason looking for more of it.
As long as Jason was in business with the man, everything would work out for the two of them. Jason was going to turn this city upside down. [Start]!
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| Start A Company and Grow It To 10 Million ARR |
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Establish and expand a business to achieve an annual recurring revenue of $10 million. The specific industry or focus is flexible, as long as it’s engaging and stimulating. Ultimately, financial resources are a means to amplify influence, and influence holds the greatest significance.
Rewards:
—> Level up +1 +1
—> 300 MC
[Start]
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Ason was going to do this anyway, so this mission was just free Levels and MC for him. [Start]!
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| Make Your New Cold Hearted Boss Your Servant |
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Your Superior has consistently treated you unfairly, exploiting the power imbalance. Your desire to retaliate has been acknowledge by the System… Make them experience the feeling of being subordinate.
Rewards:
—> Level up +1 +1
—> 200 MC
[Start]
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Samantha was a formidable opponent, and the thought of turning the tables on her intrigued him. To Make his Boss his Servant… How long would that take? Actually… Probably not that long if he did things right.
This was something Jason was most looking forward to. He couldn’t wait to start this mission. [Start]!
