I didn't sleep well all night.
I struggled for a whole night, until the sky began to brighten in the east, when I finally made a decision.
Lu Yuxiang's task still needs to be done. After all, the speech manuscript has been stolen. It would be a pity to fail at the last minute! However, after handing in the speech manuscript, I will rewrite it myself. If Ling Hanfeng finds out that the speech manuscript is gone before he gives his job report, I can send this new speech manuscript and maybe I can take the opportunity to make another fortune!
Cast a wide net, seize opportunities wherever they arise, and create business opportunities even if there are none. This is my style as Miss Gold Digger!
After my heart knot was untied, I felt relieved and couldn't help but give myself a hundred thumbs up. Although I had black eyes from not sleeping all night, I jumped out of bed immediately, turned on my computer energetically, and sent the speech manuscript in the USB drive to Lu Yuxiang's email.
"Mission successfully completed! The speech has been sent to your mailbox, please check."
I sent a message to Lu Yuxiang's phone, and the task was finally completed. Next, I just have to wait happily to get paid!
The important tasks in reality have been completed, and next... I will face the tasks in the game.
I start to get a headache when I think about this! Hanqing Momo asked "Zuimengchi" to form a relationship, and I don't know how to respond...
But avoiding it all the time is not a solution, why not... have a good chat with her first? After all, she doesn't really like "Zui Meng Chi", she just wants to piss off Ao Han Tian. Tsk tsk, girls in love are so impulsive, I have to enlighten her and let her know that this is not good, not good at all, fighting monsters together and making progress every day is the right way for game girls, and forming a relationship is a crooked way and not doing the right thing!
I quickly turned on the computer, entered my account and password, and logged into Ao Shi Fei Xian as "Zui Meng Chi". I opened the friend list, but Han Qing Mo Mo was not online.
Well, I'll go do other tasks first, and then counsel her when she comes online!
Just when I was about to change my account to do another mercenary mission, the message alert sound started beeping. It turned out to be a text message from Butterfly Feifei.
"Junjun, have you offended anyone in the game recently?" This is the first thing she said.
I rolled my eyes speechlessly.
"You're talking nonsense, aren't you?" I replied angrily, "Everyone in the world knows that I've offended Ao Hantian. He's been wanted for a month! But I've already 'heartbrokenly' turned from evil to good and become his errand boy."
"Of course I know this! I mean, what about the people other than Ao Hantian? Can you think about it carefully?"
Butterfly Feifei's tone was very serious, which made me serious as well. I carefully recalled the people I had interacted with in the game recently, but I had no clue.
"I haven't offended anyone recently..." I said doubtfully, "Besides, you know that for people like us who are in the mercenary business, the most important thing is to get along well with people. After all, one more friend means one more way! Unless it is required by the mission, I will never make enemies easily."
"That's really strange..."
"What happened? Stop keeping me in suspense and just tell me!"
"It's not a particularly big deal... It's just that a friend of mine on a forum tipped me off that someone is offering a large sum of money to investigate 'Zui Meng Chi', and it seems like they want to find something to hold against you!"
"What? Someone is investigating me?" I was very surprised. "Who is so boring..."
"In short, Junjun, just be careful."
Butterfly Feifei went to the forum to collect information. I carefully checked the friend list and the list of clients with whom I had business dealings recently, but still couldn't find a clue.
Is someone really investigating me? What is their intention?
Unable to figure it out, I shook my head and was about to change my account to complete the task when the message alert sounded again.
This time the information is concise and clear.
——Come to the top of Lingyun Peak quickly.
The name signed is: Ao Hantian.
Lingyun Peak is known as the highest peak among the "Ao Shi Fei Xian". It is covered with green mountains and shrouded by fairy clouds. Looking down from the top of the peak, the scenery is beautiful and breathtaking. However, there is no leveling area nearby, so there are not many people coming and going. When I arrived, I saw Ao Hantian standing on the top of the peak at a glance. When you are at the top of the peak, you can see all the small mountains. The breeze is blowing, the clothes are flying, and the blue-clothed swordsman is holding a long sword, standing alone, with a bit of immortal style.
"Boss!" I stepped forward and greeted Ao Hantian, "What do you want from me?"
Ao Hantian was so cool that he didn't even change his perspective. He just sent one sentence on the current channel -
"Did you know about the new dungeon opening?"
"Of course!" I immediately perked up.
The new dungeon that Ao Hantian mentioned is a hot topic in "Ao Shi Fei Xian" recently. From the official information, the dungeon content to be updated this time will be the one with the highest operation requirements among all the dungeons. Everyone jokingly calls it "the nightmare dungeon for clumsy players and the list of gods for masters." Although Ao Hantian does not need to pass such a difficult dungeon to prove his personal strength, he is the president of a guild after all, so what he cares about should be...
"We have to get the first kill on the opening day," he said.
First kill, in online games, refers to the record of being the first to clear a dungeon. This record will always be posted on the record list. If all the members who cleared the dungeon are from the same guild, the record will indicate the name of the guild, which is an honor for the guild and a proof of strength. Every time a new dungeon is opened, the battle between guilds for the first kill is very fierce. There are even special posts on the forum to analyze and predict which guild will be the final winner. It can be said that everyone is enthusiastic and gossiping.
"Hanyan Pavilion is so powerful, it is certain that it will get the first kill!" After a period of "undercover", my ability to flatter has improved by leaps and bounds, and I can utter compliments at will.
Ao Hantian finally turned his head and glanced at me indifferently.
"This dungeon is different from the previous ones. Not to mention getting the first kill, it's hard to even clear it if you're not strong enough."
"Boss, you are wise and brave. With your leadership, we will definitely pass the level." I continued to flatter this former enemy and today's boss without changing my expression or heartbeat.
"...Heh, it seems like you already know what I want you to do, so you keep trying to please me."
Who is trying to please you, a jerk? I'm just doing this while on an undercover mission!
…
Wait! What do you mean I know what you want me to do? What exactly do you want me to do? I suddenly have a very ominous premonition...
"Since you have already realized it, let's get started." Ao Hantian said as he walked a few steps to the side, leaving a large open space. The wind on the top of the mountain was still blowing, blowing away the clouds and the mist, and the cliffs and valleys below the peak were in full view.
"Jump." Ao Hantian pointed to the cliff.
"……What?"
"Jump off a cliff."
I:"……"
Ao Hantian: "Don't worry, I'll dance with you."
I:"……"
Me: "...Master, Master, what era is this? Jumping off a cliff to commit suicide for love is no longer popular. Besides... I'm a man!"
Ao Hantian: “…”
Ao Hantian: "...You think too much. I studied the materials for this dungeon. From the parts of the maps that were released, the jumping skills should be very high. Your skills in this area are a little poor. I am looking for you to come for special training. Jumping off a cliff is not to let you die. It is to find a fulcrum on the cliff after jumping down, and use technical operations to let yourself step on the fulcrum and jump up again, so as to achieve the purpose of training skills."
So that's how it is... I breathed a sigh of relief.
Ao Hantian: "Besides , if you want to commit suicide by jumping off a cliff, how could I possibly look for you? Am I blind? Or do you want to die with your eyes open?"
I:"……"
I really want to kick this person off the cliff.
Then, the training began.
I think my jumping skills are not top-notch, but they are not bad either. After Ao Hantian demonstrated the process of using the cliff fulcrum to jump back, I jumped down confidently, imitating him.
And then, nothing happened.
Because I fell to my death...
When I flew back from the resurrection point with blood all over my face, Ao Hantian smiled slightly.
"Now you know it's not easy, right?"
I was unconvinced and said, “Come again!”
Then I died heroically again...
The third time, he finally stepped on a bump on the cliff when he jumped down, and used the force to jump back. Just as his head emerged, he stepped on empty air and died again.
The fourth time, the fifth time...
When I returned to the top of Lingyun Peak for the Nth time, I felt that there were too many people gathered nearby...
Passerby A: "Ah, here he comes again, it's this guy, the cliff-jumping maniac!"
Passerby B: "Wow! Isn't this Zui Mengchi? The famous god! Why does he keep jumping off the cliff?"
Passerby C: "Perhaps he wants to understand the loneliness and desolation of seeking defeat alone in the process of dying... He is indeed a great god. We little shrimps really can't understand this state!"
Passerby Ding: "I don't understand... but he seems very powerful... should we dance together? Try to get closer to the master?"
I:"……"
I said to Ao Hantian seriously, "Let's practice somewhere else. It's not a good idea to practice here."
Ao Hantian thought about it and nodded.
"Okay, let's go to Jiuquan Peak. Although it's not the highest peak, there are many cliffs there."
I:"……"
Do we have to jump off the cliff? Isn't it better to practice jumping skills in another way? Brother, you are here to tease me because you are upset with me!
"Although there are many ways to practice, in your case, this method is the fastest to achieve results." As if he had heard my angry voice, Ao Hantian explained calmly, "Your previous operation level cannot be said to be low, but there are always some subconscious little habits that hinder your breakthrough. Using this method can make you feel the pain to the maximum extent, and your desire to survive will be particularly strong. Only then will the training be effective and you can get twice the result with half the effort."
I couldn't help but say, "It was the game character that died. How could I feel the pain of falling to death? I think we should just..."
"If you want to fly back after you die, you need to buy a flying talisman."
I:"……"
There is no way to refute it!
I didn't expect that my little thoughts were completely seen through. Knowing that there was no room for maneuver, I squeezed the silver in my purse and continued to jump off the cliff with tears in my eyes.
As Ao Hantian said, training under this situation really put a lot of pressure on me (my wallet). Pressure brings motivation, and the number of times I fell off the cliff has indeed decreased significantly. After a night of practice, some stubborn operating habits have been corrected. As long as I consolidate them in the future, my level will definitely be able to improve.
"Let's stop here for today." Finally, Ao Hantian called a timeout. "It's up to you from now on. I hope your performance won't disappoint me next time we meet."
"When we meet next time?" I was keenly aware of the hidden meaning in his words. "You are going to be away for a while?"
"Um."
"But next Saturday is the day for the copy update!"
"Before that, I will be back." Ao Hantian said, "I'll trouble you with the gang's affairs while I'm away."
Almost at the same time, I heard a clear system prompt sound, and a line of words popped up on the gang channel.
[Congratulations to "Zui Mengchi" for being promoted to the deputy leader of Hanyan Pavilion. 】
My mouth opened wide.
Deputy gang leader? Me? Does this mean that my undercover operation was successful? I actually managed to get into the enemy's core group so quickly! Hahaha! Ao Hantian looks smart, but he's actually very easy to fool!
[Gang] Ao Hantian: I have been unable to come online these days due to some matters. If you have any chores that you cannot handle, you can just ask Zui Mengchi. He is happy to serve everyone enthusiastically.
[Gang] Meng Meng Da Xiao Bao: Got it! Deputy Gang Leader, I always fail the missions in Yunqian Mountain. Can you help me pass it once? Please!
[Gang] Swear not to wear vests: Someone is leveling up and taking our territory! Ask the experts to help! Deputy Gang Leader, please!
[Gang] Chui Chui Hammer: The pharmacist upgrade requires the recipe for resurrection grass... Deputy Gang Leader, do you have it?
I:"……"
Do you think I'm Doraemon? I'm going to fall! This deputy leader is just a nanny, errand boy, and bodyguard?
When I came to my senses, Ao Hantian had already left a sentence "That's it, I leave it to you, see you next Saturday" and then disappeared, leaving me alone to face the "cute and enthusiastic newcomers" in the gang.
This guy tricked me again!
I burst into tears. If I wasn't an undercover agent, I could just quit the gang and leave, but I had a mission and had to stay even if I had to sell my labor for free...
I want, too……
After a busy night of comforting everyone in the gang who asked for help, I logged off exhausted.
No words were spoken that night.
The next day was Monday. I got up early, packed up and went to school happily. On the way to the classroom, I didn't know if it was my illusion, but I always felt that many people were looking at me, pointing and whispering at me.
what happened?
I quickly took out a small mirror to look at my face. There was nothing stuck on it. Why did so many people turn their heads to look at me today?
This strange situation even continued in the classroom - as soon as I walked into the classroom, I felt a moment of silence inside, and many pairs of eyes immediately focused on me. But when I looked at them with a puzzled look on their faces, they all looked away, seemingly indifferent, but their expressions were extremely mysterious and hard to understand.
…What happened?
The answer was revealed at noon.
"Chi Junjun!"
As I walked out of the classroom, I heard a cheerful loud voice ringing in my ears, and before I could react, someone grabbed my arm.
"Come on, come on, it's my treat at noon today!"
This excited guy was Lu Yuxiang. He completely ignored the surprised looks of the people around him and pulled me downstairs. He was so happy that he seemed to be flying.
"Master Lu, you seem to be in a good mood?" I almost had to jog to avoid being dragged away.
He gave me a bright smile in return and laughed, "Hahaha, don't I have to thank you?" He suddenly turned sideways and whispered in my ear, "The task was completed perfectly. I will pay you the reward this afternoon."
I was excited. It was indeed for the mission! The customer satisfaction was good. I was so happy!
"But I didn't expect you to be so thoughtful and offer free value-added services!" Lu Xiangyu said with a smile.
"Ah?" I was stunned. "Super value service?"
what is that?
"Didn't you succeed in wooing Ling Hanfeng? This way, Ling Hanfeng won't come to harass my Jingjing anymore. Hahaha, one less annoying love rival. I'm a little excited just thinking about it!"
Me: "…I'm sorry, the wind was so strong that I didn't seem to hear you clearly. What did you say?"
What does "catch Ling Hanfeng" mean? Why did I hear such horrible news? It must be that I was listening in the wrong way!
Ignoring my horrified expression, Lu Xiangyu patted my shoulder cheerfully and said with a blink of his eyes, "Hey, we're friends, why are you still shy? Everyone is talking about it. Under your relentless pursuit and financial offensive, Ling Hanfeng finally gave in. Not only did he personally send you back to the dormitory after school, but you two also went on a date and went shopping together on Saturday. Your relationship has made great progress!"
While Lu Yuxiang and I were talking, the gazes from all directions never stopped, and I finally heard what those whispers were talking about.
"That's Senior Ling's new girlfriend? That's her? Humph, she doesn't look that good."
"How shameless! He actually flirted with others while the senior was away. This is immoral!"
"I don't believe that she and Senior Ling are in love with each other. Senior Ling must have been threatened!"
My heart almost broke.
Who spread these messed up rumors? Who? If you come forward, I promise to beat you to death!
"Lu Yuxiang, don't listen to those rumors." I said seriously, "Ling Hanfeng and I are not that kind of relationship at all, don't be so happy."
“Ah?” Lu Yuxiang showed a disappointed expression, but he still asked persistently, “But, even if we are not that kind of relationship now, we can still develop it in the future, right? Junjun, I am counting on you to hold Ling Hanfeng hostage and help Jingjing escape from the sea of ​​suffering!”
I looked at him expressionlessly.
"Well, if you don't like Ling Hanfeng, then, how about treating it as a business? You can pretend to like Ling Hanfeng, and then date him, and then, my Jingjing can..."
I slapped Lu Yuxiang on the forehead without any hesitation and said angrily, "How could you come up with such an idea? I won't take that kind of business!"
Lu Yuxiang wilted: "Really not going to consider it?"
"Don't consider it!" I glared at him fiercely. "Although I need money, this kind of thing is too immoral. I can't do it. Besides, do you think Ling Hanfeng is easy to deal with? Do you know how cunning he is? How black-bellied? How poisonous? How difficult? How..."
I enumerated Ling Hanfeng's "crimes" in indignation. Lu Yuxiang listened with great interest at first (he always welcomed any remarks that slandered Ling Hanfeng), but then he was suddenly stunned and could n't take his eyes off me.
Then I heard the voice that made me very uncomfortable.
"Hehe, hello there, Gossip Girl!"
I turned around suddenly and saw Mo Qianjing with her hands folded, looking at me with contempt.
"You're taking advantage of me and still speaking ill of Ling Hanfeng behind his back. Miss Gold Digger, I have a new understanding of your character today." Mo Qianjing spoke in a sarcastic tone.
"I know my character very well, so you don't need to worry about it." I smiled faintly, "Besides, eavesdropping on other people's conversations is not necessarily a very bright behavior, right, Sister Mo?"
Mo Qianjing glared at me and then shifted her gaze to Lu Yuxiang.
“Lu Yuxiang, I’ve always heard that you have a good relationship with Miss Gold Digger. When I saw you today, it was indeed true.”
Lu Yuxiang was overjoyed: "Senior Mo, you remember my name! I knew you still care about me!"
Mo Qianjing & I: "..."
Like a puppy trying to please others, Lu Yuxiang ran to Mo Qianjing with a happy face and made a starry-eyed expression: "Senior Mo, you haven't had lunch yet, right? I'll treat you to a meal at the lakeside restaurant, okay?"
Hey, hey, hey! Who just pulled me to say that he would treat me at noon? You forgot your friends so quickly because of a beautiful woman!
However, according to past rules, Mo Qianjing's answer must be...
"Yeah, okay."
"Don't refuse so quickly, it's just a meal... What? Senior, what did you say just now?"
Not only Lu Yuxiang, but I also widened my eyes and looked at Mo Qianjing in shock - did she say "OK" just now?
"I said, yes." Mo Qianjing smiled, the goddess's elegant aura was fully revealed, and she looked at Lu Yuxiang with a look that could be called "gentle", "Or, do you regret it, Junior Brother Lu?"
This... is not according to common sense? This is not scientific!
My heart was full of alarm bells, and Lu Yuxiang was completely struck by the other party's "gentle blow", and he was completely fascinated. However, this can't be blamed on Lu Yuxiang for being too careless. Since he pursued Mo Qianjing, he has always been treated as a nobody. This time, he was treated so "kindly" by the goddess. It was not easy for him not to faint on the spot due to excitement...
“How could I regret it!” Lu Yuxiang’s breathing became unstable, his face flushed, and his eyes sparkled as if they were filled with stars. “I couldn’t ask for more, Senior Sister Mo!”
Then I watched helplessly as Lu Yuxiang took Mo Qianjing away happily.
I:"……"
Didn't Mo Qianjing come to pick a fight with me on purpose? So she came here for Lu Yuxiang? This was the feeling of turning on the battle mode and preparing for a big fight only to find out that I had walked into the wrong set and became a cannon fodder in a pure love idol drama...
what is going on?
Finally, I could only shake my head and sigh: This world is crazy...
However, this is not the end of the story.
In the afternoon, I was listening to the class attentively, but I felt my phone in my schoolbag vibrate from time to time. I took it out after class and saw that it was all text messages from Lu Yuxiang! The content was roughly as follows:
"Look, this is the side profile photo of the goddess I secretly took while eating. How beautiful!"
"Junjun, I finally understand the meaning of 'beauty is a feast to the eyes'! Ah! My goddess! I will remember this day forever!"
"Goddess Mo even confided her secrets to me! Do you know what this means? Do you know? I have finally entered the goddess' heart! Haha!"
"Let me tell you, Goddess Mo is very, very beautiful when she smiles! Here's a secretly taken photo, hehe, don't spread it around..."
There are countless pieces of fanciful content like this.
I responded: “Haha.”
Then I simply turned off the phone.
When I turned on my phone again, it was already evening and I was back in the dormitory. As expected, countless text messages from Lu Yuxiang immediately flooded into my phone. I shook my head and carelessly deleted them one by one, but I found a text message that was not signed by Lu Yuxiang.
The sender of the message is my best friend, Yao Feifei. The time is 2pm, which is about 4 hours ago.
——"Junjun, go to the game forum quickly, something happened!"