Unlike the unified marriage matches, which require public announcement, the assignment results are communicated to the relevant individuals by letter due to confidentiality clauses, so no one else can know during the entire process.

After confirming that the paper bag was intact and signing for the handover, the two employees belonging to the "Board of Directors" stepped back to stand beside Henry Brooks, supervising the subsequent distribution process.

"So fast, looks like we're the first batch... I wonder what position it is..." Charlotte Reed couldn't help but speak up when he got nervous.

Brian Carter glanced at him and said:

"Let's just assume we've been assigned to the 'Security Department.' That way, no matter what the final result is, it can't be any worse."

"That makes sense!" Charlotte Reed had no other ideas anyway, so he simply followed Brian Carter's suggestion.

After Henry Brooks—Old Brooks—showed the paper bag to everyone, he broke the seal and took out stacks of letters.

Then, he read out the names on the envelopes:

"Sarah Miller."

A girl stepped forward, took the envelope, and quickly walked aside to open it.

"Edward Harris."

...

"William Clark."

...

"Charlotte Reed."

...

"Brian Carter."

...

One name after another was called, and one person after another went up to receive the envelope that would decide their fate.

None of them avoided it; they opened the envelopes right there in the "Activity Center" and pulled out the letter inside.

Charlotte Reed stood not far from Henry Brooks, his hands trembling slightly as he unfolded the paper:

"Charlotte Reed, electronic card number 02511013768:

Please report to Room 14, Floor 647 before noon."

Floor 647... Charlotte Reed's mind buzzed, and the letter in his hand floated lightly to the ground.

He hurriedly picked it up again and read it several times, hoping he had read it wrong.

Unfortunately, he hadn't.

"It's over, it's over..." he muttered, his face ashen.

This underground building has a total of 650 floors, and the five floors closest to the surface belong to the "Security Department."

So, being assigned to report to Floor 647 meant joining the "Security Department."

Smack, Brian Carter patted Charlotte Reed on the shoulder.

Charlotte Reed turned around slowly, his eyes vacant:

"It's over, it's over..."

Brian Carter said with a rather bright smile:

"I've been assigned to the 'Security Department.'"

"Huh?" Charlotte Reed snapped out of his nightmare and snatched the other's letter.

He quickly scanned it and saw the contents clearly:

"Brian Carter, electronic card number 02509083626:

Please report to Room 14, Floor 647 before noon."

"We're in the same place?" Charlotte Reed calmed down a little.

"Looks like it." Brian Carter replied with a smile.

"Why are we so unlucky?" Charlotte Reed felt less lost and dejected now that he had company.

Brian Carter tilted his head slightly and said:

"I applied for it myself."

"..." Charlotte Reed was speechless.

At this moment, William Clark, Edward Harris, Sarah Miller, and the others had all seen their assignment results. Some were excited, some happy, some disappointed, some sad, but none reacted as intensely as Charlotte Reed.

"Brian Carter, where were you assigned? I'm going to the research institute on the 36th floor." Edward Harris came over with his letter.

Brian Carter answered with a beaming smile:

"Security Department."

In an instant, the hall of the "Activity Center" became extremely quiet. Those who had been sad or dejected were first surprised, then felt that their own assignments weren't so bad after all.

Seeing this, Charlotte Reed didn't want to stay there any longer. He tugged Brian Carter and said in a low voice:

"Let's go report in. Sigh, we can only report first."

This was an unchangeable outcome, unless you wanted your whole family exiled by the company.

Even if there were ways to pull some strings, you still had to report first and try to transfer later.

However, those with such connections had already taken the "reserved" route.

Brian Carter waved to Edward Harris, picked up his lunchbox, and walked with Charlotte Reed to the other side of Area C.

There was an elevator there that led to the top five floors.

Charlotte Reed followed Brian Carter in silence for a while, then suddenly pressed his lips together and said in a low voice:

"At least, we'll get to see the real sky..."

Chapter 10: "Chosen Ones"

Charlotte Reed originally thought Brian Carter would say something to comfort him, but to his surprise, the other said nothing, walking straight ahead as if he hadn't heard a word.

Charlotte Reed opened his mouth, wanting to repeat himself, but in the end said nothing, only sighing silently.

They walked in silence for a while, until they reached the fourth elevator area in a corner of Area C.

While waiting for the elevator to arrive, Charlotte Reed felt time crawl by; every second was torment, making it hard for him to breathe.

Finally, the elevator on the left opened its doors.

After entering, Brian Carter swiped his electronic card and pressed the button for 647.

The doors closed, and the elevator began to ascend.

Watching the floor numbers change, Brian Carter suddenly spoke, his voice low:

"Everyone has their own mission."

Charlotte Reed was stunned for two seconds, then gave a bitter smile and said: