Xu Shuo's expression was indifferent, revealing no hint of what he was thinking, and he casually said, "It sounds like becoming a student only has advantages and no disadvantages for me?"
Recovering from her sadness, Hong Rao couldn't muster a smile, nodded her head, and said, "Actually, although Script Space really likes to squeeze every minute out of newcomers, the ones who receive the tightest protection are precisely the newbies.
"Not to mention the nanny-level newbie tutorial, in level one scripts, you'll hardly encounter any death events.
"Even if you accidentally die in the game, you can be revived after the game ends!"
That is to say, players who are still at level one are at the golden stage where they can let loose and wildly enjoy themselves without any reservations!
No need to sneak around, just wildly level up!
Do whatever you dare to do, and take whatever you want boldly!
So, that photographer he smothered to death isn't really dead? — Xu Shuo suddenly remembered this.
"What are the consequences of failing a task?" Xu Shuo immediately asked.
"There are no consequences for level one players, at most you lose the reward," said Hong Rao while resting her chin on her hand, speaking languidly: "But once you're promoted to level two, a task failure will lead you into a penalty game where dying inside means real death. Penalty games are somewhat different from scripted murder games; all sorts of games are available, and they might even play 'Red Light, Green Light' with you."
Yawning, Hong Rao simply went ahead and also told him about the mechanics of the penalty game.
Hearing this, Xu Shuo couldn't help but laugh lightly: "Just like leeks."
In the newbie phase, they protect you, cherish you, squeeze out all your value, and then discard you like a worn-out shoe, left to fend for yourself.
So, what exactly does Script Space want to extract from them?
Hearing this, Hong Rao glanced over and saw his slightly contemplative eyes looking back; she smiled faintly and said, "Don't overthink it. What use do you have for this information now, and you can't leave anyway.
"How about it, do you want to give in? After becoming my student, I can also tell you a lot more information~"
"Let me think about it," Xu Shuo calmly said.
"What's there to think about?" Hong Rao sighed and said: "The mentor-student system is entirely designed to escort you newbies; it's all benefits without any harm."
"I don't like being in a team," Xu Shuo responded, his expression still unwavering.
Upon hearing this, Hong Rao opened her mouth as if she wanted to say more, but at that moment, a piercing bell rang out in the blank space.
Ding-ding-ding—
The penetrating sound arose from all directions.
"You want to transfer me to offline?" Li Ziwen's expression showed a hint of surprise upon hearing this.
Given his expertise and capabilities, taking charge of online operations would be the most suitable direction for him.
"No, it's just that Pei Sheng wouldn't handle it well." Xu Shuo said.
"...Understood."
Pei Sheng was only suitable for running errands and wasn't quite fit for management. It wasn't a matter of competence, but rather his mentality and the way he handled things.
In Xu Shuo's view, he was still like a rich young master going through a rebellious phase.
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"What's that? I think I heard you badmouthing me!" Pei Sheng, who had just returned from being busy outside, came in covered in dust and furiously said, "I'm out there conquering worlds for you, and you dare to undermine me!"
"Is your task accomplished?" Xu Shuo, feeling drained, rubbed his forehead and didn't engage with him.
"With me in charge, the deal is definitely clinched! Those several companies have already agreed to bring traffic to Game City; it's just that the cost is a bit expensive."
After Pei Sheng boasted, slapping his chest, his eyes darted around and he looked at Xu Shuo with a burning gaze, saying, "But, boss, when I was out running errands today, I also heard something else related to your sister Xi!"
Xu Shuo remembered that he didn't have a sister, only an older brother.
Then the two looked at each other quietly.
Pei Sheng waited a long time without getting a response and, feeling disappointed, took the initiative to say, "Something happened yesterday evening at the Affiliated High School. It's said that a senior student under too much pressure committed suicide by jumping off a building."
"I know, I saw the news this morning." Xu Shuo said expressionlessly.
"But..." Pei Sheng, however, changed his tone and leaned in close to whisper eerily, "The rumors in my circle say that it wasn't suicide, but homicide! And both the school and the police covered it up!"
The Normal University Affiliated High School is a prominent institution within the province and even the country, so such an incident attracted considerable external attention.
Pei Sheng had a wide network and obtaining different kinds of information was naturally not hard for him.
Upon hearing this, Xu Shuo cast a nonchalant glance at him, "What does that have to do with you, did you commit the murder?"
Pei Sheng was taken aback, muttering, "Forget it if you're not interested, why falsely accuse someone of wrongdoings, I was just concerned about your sister Xi studying there..."
"Does my sister need your concern? After lunch, hurry up and go supervise the work!"
"Tsk..."