RPAGF Chapter 171 Deserted Island Game 15
Chapter 171 Deserted Island Game 15
Soon, one dish after another was placed in front of the two of them. Duan Yizhou's eyes slowly swept over the food, and he couldn't help but be surprised. They seemed to have taken out most of the food besides the staple food. The richness of the meal was really beyond his imagination.
He slowly raised his head, a look of confusion and ridicule in his eyes as he looked at Mu Zheng and Zhou Zhixia and asked, "Are you planning to live on nothing but rice from now on? With all this going on, are you going to clear out all your inventory at once?"
Mu Zheng didn't respond, but turned silently and took out a few cans of beer from the corner. His movements were calm and natural.
Mu Zheng then gently sat down, his slender fingers expertly opening a can of beer before he tilted his head back and downed the entire bottle. The beer flowing down his throat seemed to give him a surge of courage and resolve. He set the can down, glanced at everyone, and said in a deep, powerful voice, "Today, let's have a confession! Let's start with me."
Before they could react to his sudden proposal, Mu Zheng's next words were like a bombshell, exploding in this small space: "I am an NPC."
These four words instantly made the originally relaxed atmosphere become solemn. Everyone's eyes were focused on him, their eyes full of shock, confusion and inquiry.
Duan Yizhou frowned, full of confusion. He really couldn't understand what Mu Zheng was trying to do.
At this moment, Zhou Zhixia was also shocked, his eyes wide open and his mouth slightly open as he thought to himself: It turns out that the NPC companion has been by my side all along!!!
Mu Zheng looked directly at Duan Yizhou, his eyes filled with sincerity and trust, and he slowly said, "After spending these past two days together, I've come to deeply feel that you are an upright and trustworthy person."
Having said that, Mu Zheng paused slightly, his eyes became a little dim, and an embarrassment that was hard to conceal emerged on his face. After hesitating for a while, he said: "So, I decided to tell you my identity truthfully. I want to ask you a favor. After you successfully get the bonus, can you... lend me one million?" Mu Zheng's lips trembled slightly, and his eyes were full of helplessness and earnestness.
Duan Yizhou was increasingly surprised: "Why didn't you choose to remain hidden until the end and pocket the thirty million yuan by yourself, but only asked for one million?"
Mu Zheng sighed helplessly, his eyes staring blankly ahead, his voice filled with bitterness and helplessness. "A relative of mine is seriously ill and in the hospital, and urgently needs surgery. This one million yuan could help alleviate that urgent need."
His brow furrowed, the pain on his face intensifying as he continued, "As for why I didn't covet the 30 million grand prize, it's because I originally thought that as long as I concealed my identity and survived to the end of the game, I would be able to get the prize. However, I never expected that there would be a teammate setting in the game. If it was just a simple competition of physical strength, I would still have some confidence." As he spoke, Mu Zheng clenched his fists, revealing his inner reluctance, "But if I have to find other teammates in this complicated situation, I know it would be difficult for me to accomplish it with my abilities."
Mu Zheng raised his head, his eyes meeting Duan Yizhou's once again, his gaze filled with hope. "But you're different. You're incredibly intelligent and sharp-witted, and your ability to find clues and analyze situations is evident to all. That's why... I'm placing my hopes on you."
Zhou Zhixia's heart was surging like a raging sea, and he kept shouting, "What should I do! What should I do! My companions have betrayed me, what should I do now? Help online, urgent!!!"
After hearing Mu Zheng's story, Duan Yizhou understood his difficult situation. He reached out, gently patted Mu Zheng's shoulder, and said sincerely, "Don't worry, I will do my best to find the other NPCs. As for the money, I won't lend it to you. It's the bonus you deserve, and there's no need to feel guilty or uneasy about it."
Mu Zheng's body trembled slightly upon hearing these words, as if a warm current had touched him deep within. For a moment, his eyes involuntarily welled up with tears. His voice trembled slightly, filled with gratitude: "Thank you, truly, thank you so much. I, Mu Zheng, will always remember this kindness."
"That!" At this moment, Zhou Zhixia seemed to have made up his mind. He raised his hand high, and with an awkward smile on his face, he said loudly: "What a coincidence! I'm also an NPC, haha."
The repeated revelations of their identities left Lingjiu mirthful, yet also filled with a sense of helplessness and introversion. The game he had meticulously crafted was thrown into disarray by these sudden confessions.
Zhou Zhixia continued, "My situation is similar to Mu Zheng's. I know I probably don't have the ability to find other NPCs, so I don't want to hide it anymore. I might as well reveal my identity. It's a relief."
This sudden confession unfolded beyond imagination. Duan Yizhou slowly turned his head and cast his gaze directly at Lingjiu, his eyes filled with a hint of inquiry and doubt: "So, are there other NPCs?"
Lingjiu shook his head helplessly, a faint smile on his face. He picked up his chopsticks and prepared to eat, and said softly: "You win."
"What?" Zhou Zhixia was confused.
Lingjiu replied calmly, "It's nothing. Eat quickly! The food is getting cold. Don't waste food."
Afterwards, everyone fell silent. No one said another word. They just buried their heads in eating. Only the slight clinking of dishes and chopsticks echoed in the air.
At night, Duan Yizhou was lost in a dream when suddenly, a wave of inexplicable panic washed over him like a tide, yanking him out of his slumber. He slowly opened his eyes, only to be startled to see the wooden house strangely becoming transparent, as if eroded by an invisible force.
His heart tightened, and he quickly got out of bed and walked quickly to the door. The moment he opened the door, a sharp cold wind blew in his face, and he couldn't help but shiver. Looking up, he saw Lingjiu's lonely figure standing quietly by the lake.
He gritted his teeth, endured the biting cold, and ran towards Lingjiu. The cold air was like sharp needles, constantly pricking his skin, but he did not hesitate at all.
"You're here." Lingjiu said softly without turning his head.
Duan Yizhou ran to Lingjiu, his body shaking uncontrollably and his teeth chattering. He asked with a trembling nasal voice, "Will you not come with me?" There was a hint of uneasiness in his voice.
"Correct."
An expression of grievance instantly appeared on Duan Yizhou's face, and his eyes were full of loss: "But, you promised me." There was a slight sob in his voice.
Lingjiu slowly turned around and her eyes fell on his cheeks that were red from the cold. She gently raised her slender fingers and tapped Duan Yizhou's forehead lightly. In an instant, a warmth like the spring sun spread from his forehead to his whole body, dispelling the cold.
"You can't take me away. But I will come to your world. So I will wait for you to find me." Lingjiu's eyes were extremely serious.
A spark of hope rekindled in Duan Yizhou's eyes: "Really?"
At this moment, Duan Yizhou was shocked to find that his body was gradually becoming transparent, and a wave of panic surged in his heart. Lingjiu looked at him with a firm and gentle gaze: "Remember, my name is Lingjiu."
Duan Yizhou looked at his increasingly transparent body and shouted to Lingjiu, "I will definitely find you! Wait for me!" The voice echoed in the empty night sky, and then his figure completely disappeared in the cold night.