[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-bound-to-the-sign-in-system-i-took-off":3,"chapter-bound-to-the-sign-in-system-i-took-off-bound-to-the-sign-in-system-i-took-off-chapter-12":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","Bound to the Sign-In System, I Took Off",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},2336066,4567,"Chapter 12","bound-to-the-sign-in-system-i-took-off-chapter-12",12,"\u003Cp>The next morning, Qin Yun woke up early.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After packing his bags, he sent a WeChat message to a few friends, then got behind the wheel of his Weishi and set off for Hebei.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Under the morning light, Qin Yun smoothly merged onto the elevated road and sped toward the toll station.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He gazed calmly ahead, momentarily feeling disoriented—just a month ago, he’d been a miserable wage slave facing salary cuts and layoffs, tormented by his wife. Now, he had freedom—freedom of body, freedom of mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Especially after earning from two repairs in the past month—one of which was a lucky find—he felt confident about his future, and that confidence made him wonder what kind of life he’d been living before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One word: miserable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He earned twenty thousand a month, but kept only five thousand for himself. What could five thousand do in Beijing? He didn’t smoke, didn’t drink, didn’t network—otherwise, surviving would’ve been a serious struggle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Following the navigation, the car turned onto the ramp, and soon the toll station entrance came into view.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After collecting the access card, he quickly merged onto the highway, pressed the accelerator, and the speed surged instantly—the push-back sensation thrilled him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hebei, here I come.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Yun took the Beijing-Xiong’an Expressway, so less than an hour after departure, his phone received a text from “Hebei Traffic Police,” complete with ads for Chengde’s Summer Resort, Shanhaiguan, and Baishishan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the same time, the system’s alert chimed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Check-in task released: Arrive at Yeshanpo Scenic Area. Starting from Bailixia Scenic Area, locate and photograph three distinct peculiar gorge landforms, including ‘Yixiantian.’ Then experience rafting at Juma River Scenic Area and take a selfie. Visit Yugu Cave and take a selfie at its exit. Task complete upon fulfillment.】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Damn!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing the system’s alert, Qin Yun was speechless—he was currently near Zhuozhou, about fifty kilometers from Beijing. To reach Yeshanpo Scenic Area, he’d need to drive another sixty to seventy kilometers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The problem? The total distance from Beijing to the scenic area was only eighty kilometers—he’d driven forty extra kilometers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But what could he do? Who could’ve predicted the system would trigger a check-in task the moment he entered Hebei?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So far, the system had issued three check-in tasks, each with rewards so generous he couldn’t resist. So for this new one, he had no reason to decline.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He quickly exited the highway, reset his navigation to Yeshanpo Scenic Area, and drove on.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So far, the system had issued four check-in tasks. Aside from the second, which had a time limit, the others had no restrictions—meaning he could complete them anytime, anywhere.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That meant he didn’t have to rush or force himself to chase check-ins. He could treat them as natural side activities of his trip—no longer checking in just to check in, and his mood naturally shifted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sixty to seventy kilometers under the Weishi’s power took barely forty to fifty minutes to cover.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“So close, so beautiful—spend your weekend in Hebei! What’s in Hebei? Hebei has a natural oxygen bar with a constant 22°C. Behind me lies the Bailixia Scenic Area of Yeshanpo—a 5A-rated attraction, a UNESCO Global Geopark, hailed as the Number One Gorge in the World…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An official staff member—a good-looking woman—stood before her phone, introducing the entrance to Bailixia. Curious glances passed over her, but she remained unfazed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Yun tightened his backpack, the camera hanging around his neck, and gazed in the direction she pointed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There, three square, fortress-like buildings were connected by a wall—narrow on the sides, wide in the center—with golden characters “Bailixia” inscribed above the central gate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The place was crowded—large plazas teemed with people, and he even spotted tourists walking dogs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Pets allowed here?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Yun had never been here before, so he was puzzled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Following the crowd, he passed through the gate and kept walking. He didn’t take the scenic area shuttle—he chose to walk. He didn’t plan to cover the entire Yeshanpo area in one day. Since he was here, he’d take his time, observe, experience, feel—make the trip worthwhile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he advanced, the crisp, verdant scent of the mountains washed over him—the scorching summer heat seemed to vanish.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Yun felt every pore open, a profound, indescribable relief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After walking about two kilometers, he suddenly noticed the mountains ahead narrowing sharply. In the distance, a gray-brick, tile-roofed gate tower stood out, its vermilion archway vivid against the lush greenery.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He paused, raised his camera, quickly found a good composition, and snapped the shutter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He reviewed the photo and nodded in satisfaction. Back in Beijing, he’d deleted his scenic photos without a second thought. Now, these could be printed and hung in his living room as decor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I never thought I’d one day pick up a camera and capture the beauty of the world.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Yun soon passed through the gate arch—and the system’s voice chimed again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【You have entered the check-in location. Each completed task requirement will be noted on the panel.】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He slowed, ignored it, and walked deeper into the gorge. Looking up, the cliffs on either side rose like they’d been cleaved by axe and chisel, over a hundred meters high—the sky squeezed into a narrow blue ribbon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Beneath his feet, a path of blue stone slabs, worn smooth by countless visitors, wound forward. Occasionally, mountain springs seeped from rock crevices, forming thin streams that pooled beside the stones, reflecting the hanging vines above.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Many tourists were photographing here, all eager to capture the scene.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Yun was no exception—but he didn’t rush. He simply stood, quietly admiring this landform shaped over a billion years ago. First-timers would surely be awestruck.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet just then, a watching gaze caught his attention. He turned—and saw a girl peering at him, then quickly ducking back when he looked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Xia… Qingqing?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The girl wore a sun hat, a T-shirt with a sun-protective jacket, denim shorts, and a backpack—youthful, energetic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Qin… Qin Brother? Is that really you? I thought I was mistaken.” Xia Qingqing’s eyes widened. She’d spotted him earlier but hadn’t dared confirm—so she’d cautiously approached from the side to take a closer look.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Turns out it really was Qin Yun.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Yun smiled: “What a coincidence—I just came from Beijing. What are you doing here?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She smiled back, a faint blush on her pale face: “I just arrived from Chengde yesterday. This is my final stop in Hebei.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He nodded. “Are you traveling across the country?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She shook her head vigorously: “No. I’m testing whether I can get used to motion sickness. After this, I’m heading back to Shanghai—school starts soon.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Oh, you’re still a student? I thought you were working.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The girl raised her delicate eyebrows. “Do I look that old?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Yun lightly slapped his mouth and chuckled awkwardly, quickly changing the subject.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Want me to take your photo? I’m great with a camera!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Qingqing glanced skeptically at his camera, then shook her head: “I don’t like being photographed. But if you get a nice landscape shot, send it to me.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Yun had no problem with that—they exchanged WeChat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Walk together?” Xia Qingqing invited.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Yun waved: “No thanks. Go ahead on your own. I’m in no rush—I’ll take it slow, enjoy it.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Qingqing was curious, but since Qin Yun declined, she said nothing. They’d met twice, but were still strangers—well, strangers with a bit of fate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Watching Xia Qingqing walk away, Qin Yun suddenly felt moved. He stepped forward two paces, framed the shot, and captured the girl and the scenery together.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment he pressed the shutter, the system reacted. He checked—turns out, one of the three required photos for ‘Yixiantian’ and peculiar landforms had already been satisfied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He studied the photo: the girl’s back and the ‘Yixiantian’ view blended perfectly—deeply evocative. Far better than a plain landscape or a headshot.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He took a few more shots of ‘Yixiantian’—but the system gave no further prompts. Clearly, only one photo per location counted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Not bad!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He didn’t mind. He admired the view a while longer, then continued along the path.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His chance encounter with Xia Qingqing meant nothing to him—though she was beautiful, he felt no romantic stirrings. If it were one of his college buddies, with their usual libido, they’d have seized the moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He’d just divorced, deeply wounded by marriage. Even if he ever wanted to date again, it’d be years from now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The narrowest part of ‘Yixiantian’ was only one meter wide—just enough for one person to squeeze through sideways. Qin Yun gripped the rock wall; his fingers brushed cold, rough stone, clearly feeling the strata’s texture. Looking up, the sky was compressed into a thin silver thread.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After passing through, the gorge opened slightly ahead, revealing a broad platform. A small waterfall hung from the cliffside, cascading from over ten meters high, splashing into fine mist on the rocks below.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Many tourists paused here to rest; some even cupped the spring water and splashed it on their faces.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Yun captured every scene with his camera—like any ordinary tourist, stopping where he saw beauty, photographing where he felt moved. But while ordinary tourists left satisfied yet exhausted,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>he had rewards.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And the system’s rewards were extraordinary. So far, whether vehicle or instrument repair, his skills had reached an elite level—he believed he could now make a living from them, even live comfortably.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Take vehicle repair: Master Wang at Shen Hu’s shop was a veteran in the field. But compared to Qin Yun now, he was nowhere near. And this was only Level 1. What would Level 2 or Level 3 bring?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Yun’s heart raced just thinking about it. Just checking in granted him skills that normally take people decades to master. If he kept completing check-in tasks, perhaps he’d become capable of anything.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Money? Just meaningless numbers.\u003C\u002Fp>",1632,"2026-06-20T21:37:28.858Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","abcc8f022793faed9a77519c7f8c0b5294329e0d45122c21256f95d49e4827d2","bound-to-the-sign-in-system-i-took-off-chapter-13","bound-to-the-sign-in-system-i-took-off-chapter-11",329,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fbound-to-the-sign-in-system-i-took-off-cover.jpg"]