Wen Ge was currently hiding in an unknown corner of the hospital, waiting for his personal task to be completed.
Gu Zhan had already been handed over to the head nurse, so it was only a matter of time before the task was finished.
The last time he handed over Jiang Weichen, it was the same—after the head nurse took the person away, it took some time for his task progress to update.
But this time, something was slightly different. He waited and waited, but the notification of task completion never came.
Wen Ge, who had been hiding for an unknown amount of time, couldn't stay put any longer.
He wanted to go out and check the situation.
As he stepped out of his concealed room, he realized that the hospital was unusually quiet today—there was no sign of anyone.
How could this be?
Where was everyone?
He walked down the stairs and suddenly came face to face with the head nurse.
The head nurse looked hurried, and she seemed surprised to see him there.
But she quickly smiled, "You're here? I've been looking for you for a long time."
Wen Ge, feeling anxious as if grasping at a lifeline, asked, "What's going on? Why hasn't my task been completed yet?"
The head nurse smiled faintly, "You want to leave the hospital? Come, I'll take you."
Wen Ge had already sensed something was wrong, but in his desperation to get out, he fell for the head nurse's trick.
As for his final outcome, it would depend on whether he was smart enough to escape.
Staying inside the instance was also an ending, wasn't it?
—
Meanwhile, Zhao Xiaoyue managed to leave the hospital successfully, thanks to the head nurse turning a blind eye, and found her contact person.
The moment she met her contact, her task was considered complete.
She didn’t leave immediately; instead, she tried to return to the hospital to find Gu Zhan.
But her contact told her that the hospital had long been abandoned. A rescue team had found two patients inside who had not yet gone insane, but as for the others—the dean, the head nurse, Wen Ge, and Zhao Xiaoyue’s friend—they were nowhere to be found.
After waiting another day with no results, she had no choice but to leave the instance with Meng Shan after completing their tasks.
The first thing Zhao Xiaoyue did after leaving the instance was open the livestream of the instance "Changhe Psychiatrist."
However, it seemed she was too late. Wen Ge's... and Gu Zhan's personal livestreams had all been closed.
Zhao Xiaoyue stood at the instance exit, refusing to leave. Meng Shan tried to console her, "Stop watching. He might be at a different exit."
There were more than a hundred instance exits scattered across different regions in the game lobby.
Players from the same instance could also exit from different places.
Zhao Xiaoyue bit her lip and said, "Hopefully…"
She really hoped that Gu Zhan had made it out alive from the instance.
—
In reality, Gu Zhan had left the instance long ago, even a day earlier than Zhao Xiaoyue.
After completing the task, his vision went black, and his consciousness was disconnected.
When he regained awareness, he was already standing under an archway, surrounded by flickering numbers and the constant sound of system notifications.
Upon closer inspection, it was the settlement screen for the instance.
[Congratulations, you have cleared "Changhe Psychiatrist."]
[Your performance has been graded A, and you have earned 10,000 points.]
[In this instance, you completed three side quests: <Xiaoling’s Plea – Find her friend>, <Xiaoling’s Plea – Find her mother>, and <Xiaoling’s Plea – Kill the ruthless man>.]
[Side quest rewards have been calculated, totaling 3,000 points.]
[You have obtained an epic item: <Astrolabe Watch>.]
[Congratulations on unlocking the talent: <Madness in Silence or Death>.]
What on earth?
Gu Zhan raised his hand. On his left wrist was the astrolabe watch, which still looked the same on the outside but now gave off an unsettling aura. The hands sometimes moved forward, sometimes backward, clearly in a state of chaos.
As for that talent... there was no explanation for it, so he had no idea what it was for.
Gu Zhan: "..."
There was still a strange feeling in his right hand. He moved it uncomfortably a few times, but it seemed fine... losing his right hand had been an unusual experience, but it was something he didn’t want to try again.
After browsing the settlement screen, Gu Zhan noticed a small "×" in the upper right corner and clicked it.
The settlement screen disappeared.
Gu Zhan looked up, intending to take a look at his surroundings. However, the moment he raised his head, he was blinded by the glaring light.
It was so bright.
He turned his head slightly and realized that the light was everywhere... No, it wasn't just the light—the entire city before him was too "white."
White buildings, white ground, a nearly white sky without a cloud in sight... and walking all around were pure white robots.
In the distance, several large screens were set up, displaying colorful images.
Whether it was too far away or the screens were just like that, Gu Zhan could only see figures moving on them, with the specific details looking pixelated and completely unclear.
This was a city, entirely pure white.
At that moment, the familiar broadcast voice rang out again.
【Welcome to "Beyond the Rules," I am your guide. Here is the game lobby "Chun Bai Cheng," where you will spend your time outside the instances.】
【Points are the hard currency circulating in Chun Bai Cheng. All living essentials can be purchased from the mall or shops. Residents with hive residency rights have the right to live in Chun Bai Cheng.】
【Newcomers entering "Beyond the Rules" have a 24-hour protection period. After 24 hours, if you have not obtained hive residency rights, you will become a "wanderer."】
Gu Zhan instinctively asked, "What happens to wanderers?"
【Wanderers will be hunted by guardians. If caught, they will be forcibly thrown into an instance.】
【Now, please go and obtain your hive residency rights. You can reach Hive Area A by taking Bus 01. Complete the procedures at the guard station at the entrance.】
"..." It sounded like a place for accommodation, but why was it called a hive?
Following the system's instructions, Gu Zhan went to find the bus stop.
On the way, he encountered quite a few people, some of whom looked like players and others that seemed to be lifeless mechanical beings.
Soon, he arrived at the bus stop. After waiting for less than two minutes, the bus arrived.
There was no driver and no other passengers. As Gu Zhan stepped into the empty bus, the system voice said:
【Player has boarded Bus 01, 1 point deducted.】
From the sound of it, the cost of living in Chun Bai Cheng seemed reasonable.
The final stop for line 102 was the hive.
As soon as he got off the bus, Gu Zhan understood why this place was called a hive.
A massive circular building stood tall, with windows facing outward in all directions. Each window was small and densely packed, resembling a honeycomb.
At the entrance, there was a guard booth with a pure white mechanical guard inside.
The guard's body appeared to be made of some special metal, with perfectly sculpted bones and muscles. From its joints, exposed electronic components and wiring could be seen.
Along the way, Gu Zhan had seen quite a few of these guards.
Some were even equipped with weapons.
It seemed that Chun Bai Cheng did not want players causing trouble inside.
Gu Zhan approached, “Hello, I’m here to apply for hive residency.”
“Creak, creak…”
The guard's joints made a scraping sound as it turned to look at Gu Zhan. Its mechanical eyes flickered twice, and an electronic voice similar to the system’s responded, “The hive is divided into three levels: A, B, and C. Level A requires a daily deduction of 1000 points, Level B requires 500 points, and Level C requires 300 points. Which level of hive residency certificate would you like to apply for?”
“…” He retracted his earlier thought that the prices in this world were reasonable.
The lowest level still required a daily deduction of 300 points, and after completing the A-level, he only had a total of 13000 points.
No, to be precise, after taking the bus, he had deducted 1 point.
He currently had 12999 points.
The lowest-level hive room could only last a little over a month.
The system had said from the beginning that everything here required points for living expenses. Being human, he needed to eat... These points might not even last half a month.
However, it made sense; this instance went to great lengths to bring them in, and it likely wasn't to let them live comfortably.
Points were like an invisible countdown, forcing players to frequently enter instances.
Gu Zhan asked, “What are the differences between these three levels of rooms?”
The guard replied, “The room levels differ in size and the functions that can be unlocked.”
Gu Zhan thought for a moment and then asked, “Is the residency certificate level a one-time choice? If I choose one now, can I change it later?”
The guard said, “Yes, you can change the room level at any time as long as you pay enough points.”
Gu Zhan said, “Then I’ll take a Level C room.”
The guard replied, “The Level C hive residency certificate requires a 1000-point deposit. A daily deduction of 300 points will be made from your account at 8 AM. If the deduction fails, you will be expelled from the hive and lose your residency rights.”
“Those who lose their residency rights will become wanderers. Please be careful to keep a balance in your account. Players do not need to pay points while in instances.”
Gu Zhan said, “Understood.”
【You have paid a 1000-point deposit for hive residency rights. You now have the right to freely use all facilities in Chun Bai Cheng and can trade freely with players, guards, and NPCs.】
【The current time in Chun Bai Cheng is 3 PM. You do not need to pay accommodation points today.】
【Your room number is 707. We wish you a pleasant stay.】
“……” What a coincidence.
The next second, a small sign with the number “707” in decorative script fell into Gu Zhan’s hand.
The guard said, “As this is your first time staying in the hive, you can use the room number to open the door and register your fingerprint. In the future, you will not need to carry a key to enter the hive.”
“Got it, thank you.” Gu Zhan put away the room number and walked toward the massive building before him.
Once inside, he discovered that the building had only one corridor, with Room 701 at the beginning. After walking in a little, he quickly found his room.
After swiping the room number over the electronic lock, the door opened.
To Gu Zhan's surprise, the inside was a normal three-bedroom apartment, and the decor was quite nice. The room looked new and should not have been lived in before.
Gu Zhan walked to the window, wanting to open it to take a look. However, just before he could push the window open, a pop-up window appeared first.
Switching Scenery: <Tropical Rainforest><Bustling City><Sky City><Azure Sea Bottom><Dream World>
Gu Zhan casually selected the Sky City. Upon opening it, he was greeted by an endless expanse of clouds and brilliant sunshine.
It became clear that everything here was virtual, even the scenery outside the window.
The interior of the Hive looked entirely different from the outside; presumably, the A-class rooms offered even more illusory pleasures.
Gu Zhan was not someone who loved luxury; for him, a C-class room was more than enough.
In the bright and quiet room, fatigue washed over him. Gu Zhan went to the bathroom to freshen up and then threw himself onto the soft bed, falling into a deep sleep.
---
"You shouldn’t think that way. Children should love and help each other. How can you think about fighting with him?"
The sun was shining brightly, and birds flew across the sky. The tree canopy was lush, blocking out the sunlight.
In the shade, a young woman was speaking to a small boy.
The boy was about three or four years old, short and chubby, but he was very good-looking, with fair skin and delicate features, standing there like a finely carved porcelain doll.
The woman spoke for a long time, but the boy only lowered his head, pursing his lips in silence.
Growing impatient, the woman grasped the boy's shoulders and shook him sharply, her tone turning stern: "Did you hear what I said?!"
"I… I heard it," the boy, though young, was a very smart child.
He keenly sensed the impatience in the woman’s expression; if he didn’t nod, he might face some unpleasant consequences.
Such as being locked in a small dark room, missing meals, having his favorite toy taken away, and given to other children...
Seeing him nod, the woman sighed in relief.
She stood up and reached out her hand to the boy: "Let’s go back and apologize to him..."
The boy took her hand, and the two walked toward a nearby building.
As they gradually walked away, the scene began to blur, time passing by, branches swaying... Finally, Gu Zhan opened his eyes.
Above him was a clean and tidy ceiling, very nice, but also very unfamiliar.
Gu Zhan stared blankly for a moment before realizing that he was in the Hive.
It was his temporary residence, which cost him three hundred points.
That just now… was a dream.
A very familiar dream.
Gu Zhan was an orphan. After leaving the orphanage, he often dreamed about events that occurred there, the people who spoke to him, and the things they made him do. His life seemed to be sealed by these childhood memories. Every time he did something, the voices of those people would echo in his mind, telling him that this was inappropriate or that he shouldn’t do that.
Over time, Gu Zhan felt like he had become a robot, living according to a predetermined program.
He had no thoughts or emotions of his own, acting solely as he had been told by the adults.
However, even though people were wary of him, Gu Zhan still had his own self and feelings; such a life only made him feel dull and boring.
He even lost interest in life.
At that moment, he encountered that guy who claimed to be the Infinite APP... Whether others joined voluntarily, he didn’t know.
But he had come willingly.
It was still okay; it didn’t feel bad.
Gu Zhan’s nostalgia for the past lasted only a short time before hunger set in, so he got up to find something to eat.
The system that had previously introduced him to the copy settlement seemed to be bound to him; with a thought, he could summon it.
The system was clear, divided into two main modules: one for live streaming and another for the store.
Gu Zhan remembered that the live streaming module allowed him to see the gameplay of other players, so he casually opened it to take a look.
To his disappointment, he found he didn’t have viewing rights; he needed to buy a ticket to watch a stream.
【To purchase a live streaming ticket, you must meet the following conditions:】
【① Pay the corresponding ticket points.】
【② Have completed the current live-streamed dungeon.】
In other words, Gu Zhan could only watch one dungeon.
But that dungeon… seemed to be temporarily closed due to the death of the director.
Gu Zhan: “…”
He had no choice but to open the system store, which didn’t have any particularly special items. They were all basic items for enhancing physical abilities, like "Run Faster" and "Gain Greater Strength."
It made sense; items had to align with the world’s setting. If he bought an item related to ghosts but entered a world without them, then aside from the dungeon space, it wouldn’t be usable anywhere else, rendering the item effectively useless...
Only the body-enhancing items were versatile and would definitely be useful.
However, on the first page of the store, there was an eye-catching item.
It was glittering with gold and priced at 999,999,999 points, called the Wishful Thinking Scroll.
Probably… a tool for leaving the game.
Gu Zhan wasn’t interested in that at the moment and skipped over it, opening the lifestyle store next to it.
The lifestyle store had many items, and the interface felt familiar, like something he often used in the real world. There was even a food delivery option... of course, the currency was points.
As Gu Zhan browsed through the fresh produce supermarket, he walked toward the kitchen.
The place was well-furnished; it was a move-in ready apartment, with kitchenware all provided and brand new.
He ordered some ingredients from the same-day delivery fresh produce supermarket, and soon after, there was a knock at the door.
Gu Zhan went to open it, and upon opening the door, he saw a white guard standing outside.
It said nothing, just placed a large box on the ground and handed Gu Zhan a receipt, gesturing for him to sign.
Gu Zhan signed on the receipt, and only then did the guard turn and leave.
Gu Zhan dragged the heavy box of food inside.
With only himself in the house, he no longer had to worry about the expressions of others living under the same roof. Gu Zhan freely took everything out of the box, piece by piece, laying it all on the ground. From a distance, it looked like a market stall.
The vegetables were fresh, and the meat looked like it was fresh rather than frozen.
Although it cost him nearly two hundred points, the experience was quite good.
He was very satisfied; the app really didn’t deceive him.
Gu Zhan selected the vegetables he wanted from the abundance scattered on the floor, took them to the kitchen, and prepared a dish of boiled seasonal vegetables.
After finishing his meal, he turned on the television in the room. There were actually TV programs available, but unfortunately, they were all shows he had never seen before. Not only did he not understand the language, but some of the characters weren’t even human.
They looked quite bizarre.
There was nothing strange about it; he simply used the TV as background noise and sat on the sofa, zoning out.
This leisurely and relaxed life passed in the blink of an eye, and three days went by.
He didn’t go out, didn’t interact with anyone, and didn’t have to follow anyone’s rules.
Three days later, he received a message from the system.
【Hiding alone in the hive to escape the world isn’t a good idea!】
【Before entering the next instance, try to communicate with other players in Chun Bai Cheng to prepare!】
【Chun Bai Cheng has the following entertainment facilities that you can enjoy if you have enough points…】
【Bars, restaurants, swimming pools, golf courses, cinemas, amusement parks… red-light districts, adult streets…】
Gu Zhan: “…”
One could only say that this game is really making an effort to earn players' points.
It wasn’t unlikely that some people, under the pressure of crisis, would develop a sense of living on borrowed time.
Gu Zhan didn’t find death terrifying, nor did he see anything wrong with indulging in life.
But the system was urging him.
With a long sigh, he decided to leave his home the next evening.
Chun Bai Cheng, aside from the oddly white buildings, was not much different from a normal human city; in fact, because of the presence of the guardians, the place felt safer and more orderly.
Moreover, the prices were quite reasonable.
Gu Zhan didn’t want to go far, so he had a bowl of vegetable noodles worth 20 points at a nearby guardian’s noodle shop.
As he ate, the sky gradually darkened outside the glass door. Gu Zhan noticed that many players were coming out of the hive in groups of three or five, heading towards the designated area outside.
After finishing his noodles, Gu Zhan followed one of the groups.
They got in a vehicle and then got out again, eventually entering a bar.
The bar had excellent sound insulation; outside, only dazzling neon lights could be seen, but no sound from inside was audible.
Once inside, the music was deafening, and Gu Zhan felt tricked. He turned to leave but was stopped by a mechanical waiter at the entrance.
It started to introduce the bar’s specialties and asked Gu Zhan why he was about to leave.
It seemed like a survey being conducted right on the street.
Gu Zhan was too lazy to deal with it, so he walked inside and found a place to sit.
The bar was filled with flickering lights, groups of people scattered around, and the air was thick with the scent of various perfumes and alcoholic drinks.
The environment was chaotic.
Before long, the white mechanical servant brought him the menu, and Gu Zhan casually ordered a few items.
After a while, the mechanical servant delivered his drinks, and a muscular man approached him.
“You’re a newcomer, aren’t you?” he asked.
The man was wearing a sleeveless shirt, his bulging muscles on display, looking as if he could easily overpower two of Gu Zhan.
Not caring how Gu Zhan would respond, he sat down next to him.
Gu Zhan often attracted such inexplicable people.
Their attitudes were generally condescending, assuming Gu Zhan had no ability to resist or refuse.
Gu Zhan felt indifferent towards these types of people; he neither liked them nor disliked them.
To be exact, he simply had no interest.
It was the same this time; when the man asked questions, Gu Zhan lazily shifted his gaze away, not even thinking of answering.
The muscular man’s expression soured from being ignored.
However, Gu Zhan’s appearance was just too appealing to him, and he didn’t want to give up that easily.
He would be entering the instance in two days, and he didn’t know if he would come out.
The more imminent the possibility of facing death, the more one should enjoy life in the moment.
He had to make a good impression on this person and have a pleasant evening, so he could go into the instance without regrets, right?
Even though Gu Zhan clearly showed disinterest, the muscular man leaned in closer with a smile, saying, “If you’re new, I can tell you the rules here. The more you know, the better your chances of survival.”
Seeing the man chattering away without pause, Gu Zhan directly said, “I’m not a newcomer; you don’t need to explain anything to me.”
The muscular man was taken aback for a moment, then forced a laugh, saying, “Even if you’re not a newcomer, let’s be friends.”
As he spoke, he reached out his hand toward Gu Zhan.
However, Gu Zhan didn’t even lift his eyelids, still lazily holding his cup and sipping his drink.
The muscular man’s expression turned grim. “Show some respect.”
Gu Zhan still didn’t want to acknowledge him and slightly frowned.
Before he could say anything, someone next to him laughed lightly, “Since he doesn’t want to talk to you, why are you bothering him?”
As soon as he finished speaking, he sat down on the other side of Gu Zhan.
Gu Zhan: “…”
This bar really was a place where he couldn’t stay for even a minute.
Gu Zhan stood up to leave but was stopped by both of them at the same time.
“Wait, where are you going?”
“You’re a newcomer, right? Don’t be so arrogant. If you have others to help you, your next instance will be much easier.”
“I mean no harm; I just want to be your friend.”
The two had just been arguing, but now they joined forces.
Gu Zhan glanced at them coldly and said, “I don’t need teammates.”
His decisive reply surprised both of them, but then they both laughed.
“Ha ha ha, that attitude! You definitely are a newcomer. Just don’t be too absolute; in this place, teammates are really important.”
“Yeah, even though I don’t like this big guy, he’s right. If you want to survive, it’s best to team up.”
As soon as the two finished speaking, a mechanical servant walked over.
With emotionless mechanical eyes sweeping over the three, it said indifferently, “After assessment, this gentleman is not willing to team up with you. In Chun Bai Cheng, all things adhere to the principle of voluntary participation; no one can force others.”
“You are to immediately cease any inappropriate behavior, or you will be treated as a vagrant.”
The two men: “…”
“Humph!” The muscular man spat angrily, “Ungrateful!”
After saying that, he turned and left.
The tall and thin man was reluctant to leave Gu Zhan, but with the mechanical servant watching, he couldn’t do anything else. He could only say to Gu Zhan, “I’m Gao Xiang, living at Hive 666. If you change your mind, you can find me.”
Gu Zhan didn’t expect that these mechanical guardians in Chun Bai Cheng would actually interfere in such trivial matters.
He originally planned to leave, but before he could step out, the stage lights dimmed, and then a bunny girl in a tight outfit came out.
She looked nothing like the mechanical guardians, but her aura was completely different from the players.
Gu Zhan stood in place and watched for a while when someone approached him.
The mechanical guardian hadn’t gone far; why was someone coming over again?
Gu Zhan frowned slightly, but the other party kept waving his hands and smiling, “No, no, no, I have no intentions towards you. Since you’ve come to the bar, it shows you still want to communicate with others, so let’s chat?”
It was a young man, unlike the two earlier with murky eyes; his gaze was clear, and his smile was sincere.
After a moment's consideration, Gu Zhan sat back down.
The man sat opposite him and smiled, “Hello, I’m Yu Yezhou.”
Just as Gu Zhan was about to introduce himself, Yu Yezhou said, “I know you. Your name is Gu Zhan, right?”
Gu Zhan raised an eyebrow.
Yu Yezhou continued, “Game live streaming, you should know about it, right? I’ve had the fortune of watching your stream. I was quite curious about you when I watched, but I didn’t expect to run into you here.”
He poured a glass of drink for Gu Zhan.
Gu Zhan wasn’t particularly fond of such spicy drinks, so he let the glass sit in front of him without reaching for it.
Yu Yezhou observed Gu Zhan closely; he spoke little, which was no wonder he was initially misunderstood as a taciturn social phobic.
However, he kept staring at the bunny girl on stage.
Yu Yezhou didn’t think Gu Zhan was actually interested in the bunny girl herself; he was probably curious about her identity. Sure enough, he was quite sensitive, able to distinguish between NPCs and players on his first visit to the bar.
Yu Yezhou said, “The one on stage isn’t a player; she’s a unique NPC of Chun Bai Cheng.”
“NPC?” As expected, when the topic turned to something Gu Zhan was interested in, he finally turned his head and focused his gaze on Yu Yezhou.
Yu Yezhou explained, “NPCs in Chun Bai Cheng mostly serve as bar performers, shop owners, and other roles, responsible for providing us with items and earning points. They talk and act like players… However, players can never become the city’s bosses; we will always be consumers.”
Gu Zhan asked, “Are there NPCs in the game instances too?”
Yu Yezhou was taken aback; they usually referred to such characters in instances as monsters.
But thinking carefully, there were indeed some neutral characters that served the storyline... Were those NPCs?
Yu Yezhou replied, “There should be some as well.”
Gu Zhan recalled Sun Jingqiu from the last instance.
She should also be an NPC.
But she helped Zhao Xiaoyue.
Gu Zhan was very clear that if he brought Zhao Xiaoyue to get stamped and Sun Jingqiu resisted, they would waste a lot of time on that stamp issue.
But she did nothing and almost passively accepted Zhao Xiaoyue's stamp.
Gu Zhan then asked, “How do you enter the instance?”
Yu Yezhou replied, “The place where you came out is called the instance entrance; you just go in from there.”
“Can you choose which instance to enter?”
Yu Yezhou said, “No, it’s all random.”
After asking these questions, Gu Zhan fell silent.
He quietly watched the bunny girl on stage, seemingly lost in thought.
Yu Yezhou couldn’t help but ask, “What are you thinking about?”
“Nothing.” Gu Zhan didn’t want to share his thoughts with others, habitually concealing them.
Yu Yezhou was helpless; this person was really hard to approach.
He had to return to the previous topic and said, “Although those two just now had impure motives, they weren’t wrong. It’s better to make a few friends in this place; it’s good to have someone with you when you go into an instance.”
“You should have felt it in the instance; some tasks can be completed with multiple people. Having someone to help makes it much easier.”
Gu Zhan said, “The instance selection is random. How can you guarantee that people you know will enter the same instance?”
Yu Yezhou explained, “There are team formation tickets in the shop, one ticket for ten thousand points.”
Gu Zhan’s actions paused slightly. Ten thousand points per ticket? Those two had invited him to team up… They really invested a lot.
Yu Yezhou chuckled, “But those two earlier were probably trying to fool you. If you want…”
Gu Zhan firmly said, “I don’t want to.”
Yu Yezhou: “…”
This person’s personality was really hard to approach.
He felt a bit curious and asked, “Why? Don’t you like teaming up with others?”
“Yeah.” Gu Zhan stood up and said, “Besides, it’s unnecessary… It’s getting late; I’m going back to rest.”
Yu Yezhou said helplessly, “Okay, let’s add each other as friends. If you don’t understand something in the future, you can come to me.”
The other party’s attitude was friendly; having more friends indeed opens more paths. Gu Zhan didn’t refuse too much, opened the system interface, and added him as a friend.
After adding the friend, Gu Zhan noticed that the name had a number next to it.
Hive B Zone 3069.
Gu Zhan nodded at Yu Yezhou and then left.
Not long after he walked away, a flamboyantly dressed woman sat down next to Yu Yezhou and teased, “Did you just press your warm face against someone’s cold butt?”
Yu Yezhou glanced at her helplessly and said, “I originally planned to bring him in all at once, but adding him as a friend should still count as a gain.”
He thought that Gu Zhan probably wouldn’t enter an instance in the short term. If he could invite him out for a meal tomorrow and chat more, he might alleviate some of Gu Zhan's wariness and possibly draw him into his camp.
However, Yu Yezhou never expected that the next morning, Gu Zhan would go to the instance entrance all by himself.
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