Lin Kecheng almost couldn’t control his expression.
He tried to stay calm. “It should be due to last time. Maybe the police said something to him. Still, we can definitely clear ourselves of this matter. Once the investigation results come out, the score will go up sooner or later. It will go up even more when he finds out that he misunderstood me.”
His system agreed, but it was actually panicking.
Lin Kecheng didn’t know that there were many hosts before who were optimistic about capturing Fu Xiuning, but it knew.
Fu Xiuning’s favorability value only fluctuated significantly in the first one or two years. Then the fluctuations got lower and lower as if he was gradually losing human emotions. Some hosts were still -5 when they were killed.
It could be seen from this that Fu Xiuning wouldn’t deduct points based on suspicion alone.
It was worried that after Fu Xiuning left the Student Union, his former subordinates gradually became pedestrians in his eyes so it jumped to the initial value of -5.
If this was true, the host would have to join Fu Xiuning’s company to find a chance to get the points back.
At the same time, Xing Shi and the system were also communicating.
The system asked, “Why are you testing him? You know he might be a host, so you should be more careful in the future. What if you suddenly test him, and he also suspects you?”
Xing Shi said, “I’m curious.”
The system advised him, “But there are risks.”
Xing Shi saw Lin Kecheng approaching and unbuckled his seat belt. “I know.”
Fu Xiuning asked before he opened the door, “Where are you going to eat?”
Lin Kecheng happened to hear it and took the initiative to say, “Cultural Plaza.”
He quickly sorted out his mood and explained, “Junior Brother needs to train in the evening. This is closer and more convenient.”
Fu Xiuning nodded. “Get in the car.”
Lin Kecheng smiled and thanked him. Then he opened the car door.
Fu Xiuning’s company was in the same direction as the plaza, so he planned to give them a ride on the way.
Lin Kecheng got in the car and took the initiative to ask about the progress of Shao Jianbai’s incident. He wanted to take the opportunity to explain with a few words and try to save his points.
Fu Xiuning said, “The family lawyer is following up. I haven’t asked.”
The corners of his mouth curved up a bit, and his comforting tone was exactly the same as that day. “It was an intentional injury, and he will definitely be sentenced. He has such a personality. Don’t take it to heart.”
The smile on Lin Kecheng’s face suddenly froze.
The system screamed inwardly. The point deduction had nothing to do with this matter.
The one person and one system collapsed again. Lin Kecheng reluctantly replied and started to study with the system where the 1 point was lost.
Xing Shi glanced at the person in the driver’s seat.
Fu Xiuning’s intention a few days ago was obviously that he suspected that this matter was done by Lin Kecheng. Now he was comforting people, and it was quite serious.
However, in connection with the information he previously read, he knew that Fu Xiuning had encountered too many things and was used to it. No wonder why he was generally -5 towards people.
After five years of being besieged, Fu Xiuning was still gentle and elegant. He was driving the culprit who just calculated against him not long ago, and he was calm and peaceful. A good, rich, and noble son became a perverted boss.
Fu Xiuning looked at the road conditions ahead and heard two sets of conversations in his ears.
After Lin Kecheng read his information, he chose to become a useful person first and slowly develop other feelings.
Now that he had concluded that the shelf life of the Student Union had expired, Lin Kecheng cursed on the spot. Then he discussed how to enter the company as soon as possible.
On the other hand, Xing Shi’s system was still trying to persuade its host to give up the idea. Fu Xiuning’s attention was mainly focused there.
He would reveal Lin Kecheng’s affairs because Lin Kecheng always calculated against people. He wanted Xing Shi to be more careful.
Like the other hosts, Lin Kecheng was just a boring person in his eyes. Meanwhile, Xing Shi was different. He had too many exceptions. Nothing could happen before Fu Xiuning found the reason.
Perhaps due to this, he disliked Lin Kecheng when he knew that Xing Shi was going to confront Lin Kecheng. It might also be that this was an exception. Hosts like Lin Kecheng, who had never made money for him and only knew how to make trouble, seemed dispensable.
System 99 failed to convince Xing Shi.
It sighed while checking the information, “You have to consider the worst outcome before doing anything. How will you deal with it if he becomes suspicious?”
Xing Shi replied, “Just admit it. A man should be brave and take responsibility for his actions.
The system: “?”
Fu Xiuning: “……”
The system’s data almost got stuck. “Huh? What do you think?”
Xing Shi opened his mouth and said, “I am an open and honest person.”
The system didn’t believe it and guessed, “Do you want to form an alliance with him?”
Xing Shi made an ‘oh’ sound before saying, “So we can join forces?”
The system said, “It is possible, but I don’t recommend it. There is only one grand prize in the end. The hosts are in a competitive relationship. Once the alliance is lifted, he might deal with you first.”
Xing Shi was very calm. “It’s okay. I might deal with him before it is lifted.”
The system: “……”
Who just said he was open and honest?
It was speechless. “The system isn’t stupid. In order to ensure the safety and interests of our hosts, we have to sign a contract. We can’t harm each other during the alliance period. If one person violates the contract, the other person can go to the main system to sue. After the alliance is formed, a friend bar appears on the interface. Both parties can communicate and share locations at any time.”
Xing Shi said, “Mobile phones can also do that.”
“There is no risk of leaking secrets with ours. You also don’t have to send it yourself. Just tell me, and I’ll send it.”
Xing Shi wondered, “Then how do you sign the contract?”
The system explained, “The host shakes hands. This means that the cooperation has been reached, and we will sign a contract.”
Xing Shi’s heart moved slightly. He guessed that there would be an energy flow when shaking hands.
He wanted to find Lin Kecheng to clarify his identity. He originally had other purposes, but he actually got unexpected gains.
He became interested. “Is there a time limit? It is possible if I only want to form an alliance for one day?”
“Yes.”
Xing Shi was very satisfied. “Not bad. Have you found the information?”
The system said, “I have found it… Do you really want to form an alliance?”
Xing Shi said, “Yes, I plan to try for two days first.”
The system: “???”
Fu Xiuning slowly stopped at the red light and glanced at the person next to him.
He knew that Xing Shi was going to do something again. He wanted to go and listen, but the two of them couldn’t chat if he was there.
Then he listened to the conversation between the two sides and drove to the Cultural Plaza.
Lin Kecheng failed to convince Fu Xiuning to have a meal with them and regretfully took Xing Shi into the mall.
The two of them had already discussed what to eat, so they went straight to the restaurant upstairs.
Xing Shi waited for Lin Kecheng to order. Then he downloaded the mobile phone software according to the clues found by the system, clicked on the relevant noble, found the corresponding location, and pressed the reading function.
A cold male voice was suddenly heard.
“Host, your mission is going to fail!”
Lin Kecheng was drinking water when he was caught off guard and choked. He turned his head and coughed violently.
He hurriedly took a breath. Then he heard the rest of the story and realized it was a novel. He looked at Xing Shi. “You…”
Xing Shi pressed on the screen frantically, turned off the sound, and looked up. “Sorry, Senior. I pressed the wrong place. Did I scare you?”
Lin Kecheng took a piece of paper to wipe his mouth and laughed dryly. “Yes, you suddenly spoke and scared me. Are you reading a novel?”
Xing Shi nodded. “My roommate recommended it to me and said it is good. This is my first time reading an online novel. It is quite interesting. It tells the story of the protagonist being bound by a system and traveling through different worlds.”
He was envious. “I wish I had such a powerful system. But thinking about it, how can such a thing be possible?
Lin Kecheng’s eyes flashed with pride. He smiled and said, “Yes.”
Xing Shi noticed his reaction and estimated that it was probably the host. He called out to the system. “He doesn’t seem to know that there are other hosts.”
The system agreed. “Yes, he doesn’t doubt it at all. Do you still want to form an alliance?”
Xing Shi said, “Of course.”
He gave Lin Kecheng a nice smile and lowered his voice. “I am teasing you, Senior. I suspect you are a host and want to test it, because I am the same.”
Lin Kecheng who thought he was special: “???”
The system that had already become suspicious: “……”
Xing Shi said, “I don’t know where the other hosts are. Senior, do you have any suspects?”
Lin Kecheng, the son of destiny, was immediately stimulated. He called out to the system frantically while asking, “Others?”
Xing Shi told him, “Yes, there are six people in our group.”
Lin Kecheng: “!!!”
Xing Shi held his chin with both hands. “I came from a different world. Senior, are you a transmigrator or a native of this world?”
Lin Kecheng’s worldview was shattered. “…Transmigrator?”
Xing Shi looked at him and hesitated. “Senior, you… don’t you know anything?”
Lin Kecheng’s sore spot was hit, and his defense was completely broken.
His system apologized and coaxed its host in a panic. Then it took the time to look at the person opposite him, wondering what type of person this was and why he was so reckless!
Xing Shi continued, “It doesn’t matter.”
He was distressed. “The most important thing is that Fu Xiuning is too difficult to deal with. His favorability score changes by a few points every time. I have been here for 20 days, and my score hasn’t exceeded 10. Senior, you came earlier than me. You must be a lot higher than me, right?”
The only who only gained one point in half a year before returning back to zero. “???!!!”
Lin Kecheng was poked in his sore spot and completely broke down.
Fed By Heaven: [A new brother is about to break 10, but he pretended to be -5 last time. Awesome.]
This sentence was earth-shattering.
Everyone worked hard to increase 1 point at a time. Why show off like this?
They were collectively crazily pinging @Long Live Face Con.
System 99 remained silent, wanting to see what its host would do next.
Xing Shi got to the point. “I am stupid, and it is tiring to do the task alone. Why don’t we form an alliance? Senior, can you guide me?”
Lin Kecheng and the system were both stunned.
They discussed in the car that they should make good use of Xing Shi. Now that they knew that Xing Shi was a host, it would be more convenient in the future.
Lin Kecheng was quickly informed by the system about the alliance, and made a decision on the spot. “Okay.”
Xing Shi asked, “How many points do you have, Senior?”
Lin Kecheng calmly replied, “This is very confidential. I can’t tell you before the alliance. Let’s send screenshots to each other after signing the contract.”
Under the other person’s nervous gaze, Xing Shi thought about it and compromised. “Okay. Then let’s try it for a week and see if we can get along.”
Lin Kecheng wanted to sign for three months, but seeing that the other person disagreed, he didn’t insist and decided to let him change his mind within the week.
Xing Shi took the initiative to reach out and secretly adjusted to the previous state of absorbing the magic source.
The moment they shook hands, he clearly felt the flow of energy and immediately tried to absorb it.
Finally, before they separated, a tiny stream of energy flowed into his mind and disappeared.
He couldn’t find where it went, but he could definitely absorb it.
If he could persuade Lin Kecheng to extend the cooperation after a week, he could continue to reap the benefits!
He was immediately happy.
Lin Kecheng and his own system took the ‘-5’ to win a big prize with a small investment. They successfully got a strong teammate, and were also very happy.
They looked at the newly added friend column. At the same time, the other person sent a screenshot of the favorability value. They couldn’t wait to look over.
The moment the picture was opened, a number was written on it: -8.
One person and one system: “……”
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