Volume 1 Three Months After the End of the World Chapter 33 Playing Games

The four of them cleaned up the dining table and sat down in a square.

And then... I was embarrassed.

"Ahem...well, let me say a few words," Shen Jin cleared his throat and decided to start introducing himself to everyone.

"This... handsome guy is called Yang Ao, a new brother of mine. He has a lot of wild ideas, but he's quite reliable. You should know Li Moxiao!"

Li Moxiao nodded: "Brother Yang Ao is very nice to me over there. I often run into him when I steal food at night!"

Yang Ao smiled awkwardly: "Thanks for your care, as long as I follow her, I can always find food, never go empty-handed!"

Wow, he has this ability? ... Shen Jin wanted to call Director Hu Shou again to ask if this was considered a supernatural power.

Then Yang Ao recalled: "If I hadn't been beaten in the morning...it would have been better!"

Li Moxiao nodded frantically.

"Ahem... This is Shang Qian, a colleague of mine from the company before the apocalypse. She's a nice person with principles!"

Very pleasing to the eyes!

Yang Ao stood up in a flash, so fast!

He stretched out his hands: "Please make me your friend!"

Shen Jin and Li Moxiao: "..."

Shang Qian pursed her lips and smiled, her pretty face was like a blooming rose, full of fresh fragrance, it was a feeling of being ripe!

Especially that trembling feeling, which just hooks the soul.

"I have survived the catastrophe. Please take care of me in the future. I don't have much to show for myself, but I can cook a few home-cooked meals. Don't look down on me~!"

Shang Qian had no intention of shaking hands, so Yang Ao laughed awkwardly and sat back down.

“Ahem!”

Li Moxiao saw that the two men's attention was focused on Shang Qian..., so he coughed a few times and signaled Shen Jin that he could introduce himself.

Shen Jin patted his head, "Oh, right, this is the mythical beast I raised - Taotie. It is good at finding food and eating. It can eat as much as the three of us. Now it is in human form!"

Li Moxiao felt that his blood pressure was a little high.

"Shen Jin! That's too much. When you introduced them, you all mentioned their advantages. Why didn't you talk about my advantages?"

Shen Jin hesitated for a moment, "Okay, you've given me a hard time!"

Seeing that the atmosphere was not right, Yang Ao quickly came out to smooth things over: "Mo Xiao still has his merits! For example... for example... uh... he's not picky about food?"

Shen Jin was stunned, "That makes sense!"

A few people laughed and talked, using jokes to dilute the sad atmosphere of the end of the world.

They were all young people and quickly became friends.

Shen Jin took out a box from his private storage room. It said: "Brilliant Gem!"

"This is?"

“A board game suitable for 4 people to play together!”

Shen Jin stroked the worn leather and said with emotion: "College days... were so wonderful!"

"Brother Jin, what you mean is... college life is good?"

Yang Ao and Shen Jin looked at each other and laughed.

Shang Qian and Li Moxiao were left confused.

"College life is pretty good, what's so funny about that?"

“Haha~! As a high school student, I don’t get their jokes at all.” Li Moxiao rolled his eyes.

After pouring out all the cards and coins from the box, Shen Jin began to explain the rules of the game to the three people: "In this game, each of us has to play the role of a wealthy gem merchant. We have to go to the mining area in person to select 6 types of gems, and accumulate wealth and resources to acquire mines to obtain a steady supply of gems. We can earn points by making jewelry with gems. When the mine reaches a certain scale, it will be appreciated and visited by nobles, which will increase a lot of points. In the end, the player who gets 15 points first wins!"

The rules are very interesting, and several people are eager to try.

Li Moxiao took the plastic gems and wanted to hide a few of them, but was pulled out by Shen Jin.

Yang Ao felt that with his strong logical ability, he would be able to defeat several people quickly.

There was a gleam in Shang Qian's eyes. Who could play this kind of strategy game better than a manager like her?

Shen Jin took in the reactions of the others and said, "Haha, proficiency is the most important thing! Tonight, enjoy the fear of being dominated by me!"

The rules are simple and the models are exquisite and easy to identify.

Several people quickly started the first game.

As expected, Shen Jin won the game steadily with his gaming experience far beyond that of ordinary people.

"Hehe, back then, I was the little prince of board games in our class!"

Shang Qian held the 10 points in her hand, and raised the corner of her mouth: "Because of the lack of thinking hall!"

Yang Ao looked at the huge wave of offensive that he had prepared and howled to the sky: "Damn it! I'm only one round away from achieving a stunning comeback! Reaching 16 points!"

Li Moxiao looked at the 4 points in his hand, confused: "Who won? Didn't the game just start?"

A board game, four people killing each other till the end of time.

Several people won and lost against each other, and even Li Moxiao, who had a low IQ, won a game.

Shen Jin narrowed his eyes and saw some personality traits from each person's chess style.

Yang Ao likes to win by surprise, never follows the mainstream route, and has many gambling tricks that make it hard to guard against him. But looking back, the profits from each gambling were huge, and there was a certain logic to it. Either he lost badly, or he won beautifully.

Shang Qian is good at overall planning and taking everything into consideration. She always chooses the most correct decision at the moment, collects cards steadily, and plays steadily. She always maintains an above-average level in the game, and winning is a natural outcome, and losing is not much of a difference of 1 or 2 points.

As for Li Moxiao's... fighting style, Shen Jin couldn't help but think of an allusion:

According to legend, mahjong was first invented in the Qin Dynasty.

Everyone knows that Yu Ji was very good at playing mahjong in the late Qin Dynasty. But few people know that she was good at playing mahjong with Xiang Yu with her eyes closed. This is why people later passed down her unique playing style, which was called "Blind Ji's Tyrant Playing!"

Damn! Just blindly play Ji Ba! Win by luck!

After a while, everyone was tired and listened to the radio. There was nothing new today.

It's nothing more than protecting yourself and waiting for rescue from the government.

Shang Qian saw that they were still very interested, "How about we play a language game?"

"oh?"

Seeing that the three people were interested, Shang Qian was secretly proud of herself, because this game was something she had just thought up at that time.

How to get to know a person quickly?

American psychologist Arthur Aron has given an answer to this question, which is the famous "Arthur Aron Thirty-Six Questions"!

The thirty-six questions he designed have super "magic power"! They can make two complete strangers understand each other in a short period of time, enhance their affection, and even fall in love.

Shang Qian used to use these thirty-six questions to understand her employees.

She now planned to use the game method to insert the thirty-six questions in order to quickly understand the three people in front of her.

Know yourself and know your enemy, and you can fight a hundred battles with no danger of defeat.

Shang Qian has remained innocent after the apocalypse, which is inseparable from her understanding of everyone in the company.

She knows what this person likes and what he fears.

Unfortunately, she had misjudged Lu Qiang... because Lu Qiang hardly ever talked to her, and she had no interest in getting to know the true strengths of a security guard.

"This game is like this. We go around in a clockwise circle, and each person asks a question, and everyone else answers. This question cannot involve privacy or embarrass others, and others have the right not to answer!"

"Truth or Dare?"

"Well...it's a light version!"

"I think it's OK!"

"Then let's play?"

“Yeah!”

The few of them hit it off immediately. After playing chess for a long time, their brains were a bit tired, so they could use the game as a way to chat.

Seeing that her plan worked, Shang Qian began to ask questions: "Then let me ask first! What is something in your life that you are grateful for?"

This is the ninth question of Arthur Allen's Thirty-Six Questions, and it is also Shang Qian's favorite question.

She can get a lot of useful information from the other party's answers.

On Shang Qian's right was Shen Jin. He pondered for a moment and said, "I am grateful to my hands. They helped me through the long night before the end of the world and cleared the way for me after the end of the world!"

Shang Qian: "Ahem... Next one!"

Yang Ao: "I am so grateful to myself for loving to commit suicide!"

Shang Qian nodded and felt that her impression of this man had deepened.

"I thank Brother Shen Jin... for taking me in," Li Moxiao said in a low voice.

Shen Jin was secretly relieved that he had not misjudged the person.

"Although he's a bit stingy, not handsome, and a big hentai at heart..."

(╯‵□′)╯︵┴─┴

"That's enough! Li Moxiao! Are you sure you are thanking me???"

It was Shen Jin's turn to ask questions. He said in a low voice, "How do you see the weirdness?"

Li Moxiao and Shang Qian were shocked. Could it be that there are more than just zombies in the end times? ? ?

"Hiss! Horrible!"

Seeing the two people's reactions, Shen Jin smiled proudly. This is what he wanted. Otherwise, why do boys always like to ask girls out to watch horror movies?

Yang Ao said seriously, "I have seen it...more than once!"

Shang Qian: o((⊙﹏⊙))o.

Li Moxiao: (つ﹏c)

"Every time I take the subway, someone whispers to me..."

"say what?!"

"They pointed to the empty seats and said... there are people here!"

The other three: (°ー°〃)

"Depend on!"

"cut!"

“Never heard of it!”

Neither Li Moxiao nor Shang Qian were interested in answering this question, so the question was just passed.

It was Li Moxiao's turn, who was gradually getting excited. She cleared her throat and said in a low voice, "What is the saddest poem you have ever read?"

As a student, Li Moxiao obviously has to start from his major and recite ancient poems.

Shen Jin discovered that Li Moxiao still had his merits, for example, his voice, which could be changed over and over again.

Seamless switching between several voices, love it!

Yang Ao answered quickly: "When cooking beans, the bean pods are burned, and the beans cry in the pot. We are from the same root, why are we so eager to hurt each other?"

This poem represents his emotions about the end of the world. Why can't human beings, who are already having a hard time surviving, forget about fighting among themselves?

Why is there still oppression and coercion?

Shang Qian thought for a moment, and then she came up with this idea, "If life could always be like our first encounter, why would the autumn wind bring sorrow to the painted fan?"

This poem tells the story of the people and things she has experienced and missed over the years. It is even more meaningful when spoken by a charming woman like her.

Shen Jin was a little anxious: "Ahem... that... the poem is on the tip of my tongue, but why, why... I can't say it!"

Several people turned their eyes to Shen Jin, and Shen Jin hated himself for having so many driving skills but not being able to display them.

Looking at the culprit Li Moxiao who was so proud of himself, Shen Jin suddenly thought of a poem that fits the situation!

"Yes, yes! Listen to what I have to say... We have been together for twelve years, but you didn't know Mulan was a girl!"

Li Moxiao shouted: "What kind of sad poem is this! If you can't say it, don't be so stubborn..."

(°ー°〃)

“Aaaaaaah!”

"Shen Jin! I want to die with you!!!"

Yang Ao quickly pulled him back, "No need, no need!"

It was Yang Ao's turn, and he asked his favorite topic before, "What amazing people or things have you met on your journey?"

He could talk about this issue for three days and three nights.

Shang Qian's face showed a look of reminiscence. "Last year, I was traveling by car on the Sichuan-Tibet Highway. I met a girl who traveled on a budget without a penny. I admired her courage. Such strong girls are really rare. But after she came back from traveling, I heard that she was pregnant. Until now, we still haven't found out who the father of the child is..."

"That's all you can say! It really deserves to be called the "fire and gun" line! Sichuan-Tibet line!"

The three of them were sweating...

"Ahem... pass!"

Shen Jin felt that this question was directed at otakus and refused to answer.

Li Moxiao thought for a moment, "During my travels, the most powerful person I met was my mother. She wouldn't let me go anywhere..."

“Hahahaha~!”

Shang Qian held her stomach and laughed for a long time, then suddenly realized something was wrong...

Wait! Don’t I want to know their inner thoughts?

Oh no! I've been affected by this, I need to get back on track!"

"Well! It's my turn...Does loving someone really require physical contact?"

This is a small question to test sincerity and love views, as well as to understand some psychological habits.

It seems ordinary, but it actually contains a mystery.

Shang Qian raised the corners of her mouth, feeling that the rhythm was back under her control.

Who knew Shen Jin immediately said quietly: "Of course, otherwise why do you think 'love' and 'fertilization' look so similar..."

"Huh?"

Shang Qian's smile gradually froze.

Li Moxiao covered his eyes, "Ah! You are so dirty!!"

Yang Ao slammed his head and laughed wildly, "This answer is absolutely amazing! It's basically hard to surpass it!"

Shen Jin pressed his hands in the air: "Basic exercises, basic exercises, don't be stupid!"

Li Moxiao also relaxed, thinking of the comic exhibitions he often visited before the end of the world. There were so many interesting guys and girls there, "Do you like cosplay?"

Yang Ao smiled calmly, "Childish! Compared to the ridiculous two-dimensional version, I only like the live-action version!"

"Uh... that's something you kids play with, right? I'm not too sure, I've never come into contact with it." Shang Qian had only heard of it but didn't understand it.

Shen Jin smiled evilly: "Oh? I really like cosplayers!"

Li Moxiao instantly felt like he had found a confidant: "Sure enough, the sisters are right. There are always some fat otakus coming to comic conventions. They are all wretched hentai! Stay away from them!"

Shen Jin didn't care and smiled: "But I'm different from you kids. You like cosplay, but I like...play coser"

“…”

"You! You!! Humph!" Li Moxiao felt that he could not win the argument with Shen Jinlu.

Yang Ao smiled and asked, "Do you know any amazing reasoning plots?"

Yang Ao directly used the field of logical reasoning, which he was best at.

Shang Qian hesitated for a moment and smiled, "I really can't think of this for the moment, Shen Jin, you go first!"

"On the train, the captain of the police found a female passenger using cold water to make formula for her baby, who was less than one month old. The captain of the police quickly launched an investigation and found that it was indeed a case of baby trafficking."

What Shen Jin said was real news. An unreasonable plot was infinitely magnified and thus confirmed the criminal fact!

Several people nodded, it was indeed unusual.

Li Moxiao took a deep breath and said, "In fact, my teacher is the strongest master of reasoning!"

Several people were interested again, "Oh? Tell me, is your teacher a psychology major?"

Li Moxiao shook her head and said a brilliant reasoning from her youth: "My teacher said... if you didn't bring it, you didn't write it!"

Four people: (°ー°〃)

Then several people burst into laughter.

After Shang Qian finished laughing, she suddenly felt something was wrong. What was she supposed to do? ? ?

Thirty-six questions… ugh, screw Arthur Allen!

Just be happy!

In the end, a few of them even played a game of catching ducks.

“Catch the duck!”