[{"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-6":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},2336060,4567,"Chapter 6: Flag-Raising Check-In","bound-to-the-sign-in-system-i-took-off-chapter-6",6,"\u003Cp>Time turned, and it was now the early morning of August 1st; a gentle cool breeze brushed against his skin, dispelling much of the summer’s swelter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Yun was already waiting at the security checkpoint, but many others stood ahead of him—everyone was pushing hard to secure a prime spot. As he waited, more and more people arrived, and the line grew steadily longer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Among the viewing spots, the square’s location was the best; if you stood in the front row, you could watch the entire flag-raising ceremony without obstruction, even catching every subtle motion of the flag guards.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hey, handsome, are you also in Beijing for tourism?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, a voice came from behind Qin Yun.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He turned and saw a girl, about seventeen or eighteen, wearing a backpack, a T-shirt, and a well-proportioned figure with fair skin—her beauty was at least an eight out of ten, undeniably stunning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The girl showed no shyness, openly sizing him up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Yun shook his head: “I work here, but I’ve never seen the grand flag-raising ceremony before, so I came to watch before leaving Beijing. What about you?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Oh, I’m traveling during summer break after the college entrance exam. I heard the square’s viewing spot is the best, so I came early to queue—but I didn’t expect the line to be this long already.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You’re smart. If you’d come later, it’d be even worse.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hehe, handsome, what’s your name? I’m Chu Xin—let’s get to know each other.” The girl extended her hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Yun smiled and shook it: “You’re awfully forward. Are all kids today like this?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Not at all—it’s just that you’re good-looking. If you were ugly, I wouldn’t bother talking to you. Beauty is justice. And coming to watch the flag-raising means we’re all socialist successors.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Yun burst out laughing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With nothing better to do, chatting with someone was fine—especially since Chu Xin was pretty. Talking to a beautiful girl felt entirely different than talking to a tank.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the following time, Qin Yun chatted with Chu Xin intermittently, and the minutes slipped away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Yun noticed many people brought small stools—after all, standing for hours was too much for most. He grew tired of standing, so he sat on the ground. Seeing this, Chu Xin imitated him without hesitation, looking utterly carefree.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After enduring the entire night, the sky began to lighten with dawn’s first glow, and the security checkpoint finally opened. The crowd started moving, and the drowsy, yawning tourists quickly snapped to attention.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Xin, being young, had no trouble staying up all night—she still looked bright-eyed and energetic, while Qin Yun felt weary. But years of overtime had conditioned him; he adapted easily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Yun followed the crowd through the checkpoint and soon entered Tiananmen Square. Now was the time to sprint—any advantage from waiting in line meant nothing unless converted into actual position.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He glanced at Chu Xin and shook his head: “You’re done. Carrying that heavy backpack.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Xin looked confused, then saw Qin Yun take off running—not just him, but everyone else was sprinting too. At this moment, the era called out, the charge sounded, and the revolutionary ancestors waved to them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In an instant, Chu Xin lost sight of Qin Yun. Only then did she realize—she bolted after him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Damn it, wait for me!” Chu Xin cried out, stumbling under her heavy pack as people surged past her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Yun hadn’t run in a long time. Though it was only two hundred meters or so, he quickly felt spent—but for the frontmost spot directly south of the flagpole, he gave it everything.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>People beside him were startled by his grimacing expression.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Whoa, bro, is it really worth it? It’s just a flag-raising.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Damn, this guy looks like he’s about to bite someone.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Yun succeeded. With sheer determination, he secured the frontmost southern spot. He gripped the railing, gasping like a stray dog.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only after catching his breath did the flag guard unit enter. The previously noisy square fell utterly silent. Their synchronized steps, crisp commands, and flawless motions were identical, as if copied from a single mold.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then the unit reached the flagpole. The commander gave the order, and the ceremony began. The national anthem played as the flag rose slowly, bathed in the sun’s glow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Yun had attended several ordinary flag-raising ceremonies before—each time, he felt an indescribable surge of emotion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This time was no different: that warmth surging from his core, goosebumps rising even in the summer heat, an overwhelming, heartfelt pride.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This pride made his gaze grow firmer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His eyes followed the red flag as it climbed higher. Just as it reached its peak, a system notification chimed—but he ignored it for now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only after the ceremony ended and the crowd began to disperse did Qin Yun lean on the railing, calm his racing heart, and finally check the system’s check-in task.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Congratulations, host! Check-in successful. Random reward obtained: Motor Vehicle Repair +1】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Motor Vehicle Repair Skill LV1: Butcher’s Car Dissection—Faults diagnosed in seconds, repairs completed with a single motion】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next moment, a flood of knowledge flooded Qin Yun’s mind—all about motor vehicles: cars, motorcycles, trucks, tractors… internal combustion engine structures, chassis designs, transmission blueprints… and more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Standing before the railing, even with prior experience from his first reward, he still stared in stunned silence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The volume of knowledge was staggering—mastering even one field professionally was extraordinary. Yet Qin Yun now possessed terrifying expertise across every motor vehicle domain. He absorbed it all for nearly two minutes—twice as long as last time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And as this vast knowledge merged into his body, he felt no discomfort at all—smooth, seamless, as if it had always been in his mind, in his muscles, merely unlocked now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Yun stood for a long while, facing the sun and the cold wind, watching the fluttering five-star red flag, his emotions still unsettled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>*Snap!*\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His shoulder was suddenly tapped. Qin Yun snapped back to reality.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Handsome, I’ve already walked around and come back—why are you still here?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The girl’s voice rang in his ear. He turned—it was Chu Xin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Yun smiled: “I was just contemplating life, contemplating the great ones’ wisdom. You interrupted my enlightenment.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>*Pfft!*\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The girl burst out laughing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You’re hilarious. So what did you realize?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Yun tightened his backpack, looked up at the sky, and assumed a dramatic, impassioned pose: “I realized life is meant to be joyful, experiential, enjoyable. So I’ve decided to embark on a journey around China.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…………”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Xin blinked at him: “Pfft. I thought you’d say something earth-shattering. Isn’t that obvious? Doesn’t it require money to do any of that?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Crass!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Yun stepped past Chu Xin and walked off with long strides.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He still had a month left in Beijing. During this time, he planned to map out his route home, trying to include every possible check-in spot along the way.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But first, he needed a vehicle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Previously, he’d hesitated between a new car and a used one—but now, with the Motor Vehicle Repair skill, he had no doubt.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Motor Vehicle Repair skill didn’t just fix cars—it could instantly judge a vehicle’s condition. With his current ability, he could tell a car’s state just by listening to the engine, and detect transmission issues by feeling gear shifts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For him, used cars offered far better value than new ones.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was still early—barely eight a.m.—so Qin Yun took a taxi back to the used car market. This time, he didn’t need salesmen. With his skill, he only needed a quick inspection to know if a car was worth it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But after a morning of searching, he realized the used car market was full of traps.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Good-condition cars were expensive; junk cars were cheap, but repairing them wasn’t worth the cost.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After checking dozens, he still hadn’t found one matching his ideal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Damn it—is this all the used car market has to offer?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Yun sighed, wandering the market until he reached a dealership where a severely damaged Land Rover Defender sat outside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He glanced at it and immediately deduced: it had hit a concrete pillar. The engine bay was deeply invaded—any idiot could see the engine was badly damaged.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He’d studied off-road vehicles these past few days. This Defender was the newly released 2024 Defender 90—a short-wheelbase model with exceptional off-road capability and agile handling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But it was expensive: from 2.0T to 5.0T, prices ranged from 700,000 to 1.3 million yuan—ridiculously high.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Boss, what happened to this car?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The dealer lay on a reclining chair, scrolling on his phone. He didn’t rise, merely glanced up and looked away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Crash. Engine’s dead. Transmission’s ruined.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Yun nodded. His guess was correct.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Boss, can I take a look?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Go ahead.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The dealer didn’t think Qin Yun was a buyer—he didn’t even bother standing. He just lay back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Yun effortlessly pulled open the bulging hood, revealing the horrific scene inside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The radiator frame was severely deformed and sunken; the condenser was crushed; wiring harnesses were tangled; clips and mounting brackets were scattered; the engine guard was warped; all bolts had snapped off.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The engine looked completely destroyed—but upon inspection, he found no cracks in the cylinder block, no damage to the crankshaft. The internal core structure needed disassembly to confirm. Most importantly, the vehicle’s longitudinal beams and main frame showed zero bending—how it had survived the impact was a mystery.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All the other mess? Minor issues—easy to fix. The real problems were the engine and transmission. Only disassembly could reveal their true state.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He hesitated, then opened the passenger door and checked the vehicle’s plate. He was stunned—the production date was just one month ago. This was essentially a brand-new car. Even if sold immediately, it couldn’t have been driven more than a few thousand kilometers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Boss, this is a new car?” Qin Yun patted the car and exclaimed loudly, “What a waste.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The dealer shrugged: “Yeah. Hit a wall right after leaving the 4S dealership—never even hit the road.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He put down his phone and asked: “Bro, you buying?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Yun nodded, patting the car again: “How much?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The dealer blinked, eyebrows rising: “Bro, don’t joke. This car’s totaled. I’m planning to scrap it and salvage usable parts.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Yun smiled: “I checked. The engine’s dead, the transmission’s shot—but I really like the Defender. I just want to fix up the exterior and keep it as a display piece at home.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You’re nuts!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The dealer eyed Qin Yun strangely—he saw right through his attempt to score a bargain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Bro, I’ve been in this business for over ten years. This car can’t be fixed. Spend your money on a decent used one here.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Yun shook his head: “Boss, you’re joking. I’m not planning to fix it—I don’t know cars. I just love the look. I want it as a big toy to collect.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The dealer clicked his tongue, stood up. He thought Qin Yun was a fool—but business was business.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Two hundred thousand. I’ll deliver it to your destination.” He added, “Within Beijing only.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Done!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Yun agreed instantly. The dealer felt a pang of regret—he’d bought the car for only 150,000 yuan—but seeing its condition, he felt less certain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They signed the contract quickly. All paperwork was handled easily at the used car market—done in half a day. The dealer watched Qin Yun’s cheerful demeanor, stroked his chin, and felt uneasy—something was off.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Yun didn’t yet know if he could fix the car—but it was top-spec 5.0T, originally priced at 1.3 million yuan. He bought it for 200,000. What more could he ask? Even if it couldn’t be repaired, just the frame, body panels, interior, and electronics alone were worth a fortune.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he couldn’t fix it, he was confident he could salvage over 100,000 yuan from parts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, Qin Yun’s mood was excellent—and just as he felt happy, his company’s compensation and salary arrived in his account.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Your account ending in **** received a deposit of ¥150,000.00 on August 1 at 16:28, transaction type: fund transfer...】\u003C\u002Fp>",2012,"2026-06-20T21:37:28.858Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","2d0cf9ae00245a0b6f11dd64c5ba84dc59f92b3210891c9441e4db2bd6fbc6a6","bound-to-the-sign-in-system-i-took-off-chapter-7","bound-to-the-sign-in-system-i-took-off-chapter-5",329,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fbound-to-the-sign-in-system-i-took-off-cover.jpg"]