I’m A Little White Flower In An Escape Game ☆ 14

Arc 1: 《Mermaid Village》 Ch2-ch14

In the time that remained, Ruan Bai trailed Gu San back to the village to sort out the aftermath.

Upon entering the village, she found herself at the center of attention. Many villagers stared at her with surprise, while others wore a 'wanting to say something but holding back' expression and a 'displeased but unwilling to argue' look.

Ruan Bai: "..."

She finally grasped Gu San's previous sentiment...

She pondered how long it had been since the village had heard any juicy gossip. Why were even the elderly hiding and peering at her?

Initially, Ruan Bai had considered how to explain her appearance. Yet, it was evident that these villagers could conceive of a forty-episode soap opera by themselves...

Ruan Bai had no energy to explain herself, so she hid behind Gu San, lowered her head, and tried to diminish her presence.

Meanwhile, Gu San remained expressionless, standing before her with a wind-swept stride and a domineering aura. He was the epitome of a "scumbag," leaving people at a loss for words.

A few young, hot-blooded men couldn't help but rush towards Gu San, pointing their fingers and cursing: "Gu San, I suggest you let go. Don't you know you're committing a crime?"

"Exactly, let her go," someone else echoed. "She's not an object to be traded. How dare you degrade her like this?"

Gu San: "..."

Ruan Bai: "..."

It was an unprecedented encounter with a human trafficker who possessed such a strong sense of law. Gu San was caught off guard, but Ruan Bai took action before he could react. She stood up, extended her frail arms, and blocked Gu San from accusatory gazes.

"Don't blame him, blame me!" Ruan Bai protected Gu San and pleaded with the youth, "It's all my fault. Love made me lose my mind. Even if I end up in pieces, I have no regrets."

Gu San, "..."

Could she say such shameless things without batting an eye? Gu San had only heard of Ruan Bai's deeds, but now that he had seen her performance with his own eyes, he could finally understand why Wang Wen Wen had looked so conflicted that morning when he questioned her.

The youth hesitated momentarily at Ruan Bai's tearful plea and then softened his stance.

He glared at Gu San and couldn't help but feel sorry, "But he's not a good person. He doesn't deserve your devotion."

"I...I don't mind," Ruan Bai shook her head, tears streaming down her cheeks.

But she lifted her head, revealing a determined and persistent smile, "As long as he still sees me, I believe I can win him over."

"Softie, you..." The youth was at a loss for words.

He let out a sigh and shook his head. "If he bullies you again, you must come to us," he said firmly.

This was the path others had chosen. There was nothing else he could say. It was a pity that a shameless man had deceived such a beautiful and innocent girl.

Ruan Bai nodded resolutely. "I will," she said, looking at the young man with tender eyes. "Thank you. You are so kind to me, just like a brother."

"It's, it's nothing," the young man stuttered, his face turning slightly red. "You're very kind too." Meanwhile, Gu San looked on with a complex expression, his thoughts a mystery.

Watching this scene unfold, all the players nearby were shocked and left speechless. They had cleared so many instances before but had never experienced this situation. Ruan Bai's ability to fool an NPC so thoroughly, combined with her thick skin and superb acting skills, made her a game genius in some sense.

Ruan Bai followed Gu San's lead for the rest of the game and successfully experienced what it was like to 'lie down and win.' They found the village chief and, using the location of Du Wen Shu's corpse, obtained two wooden plaques with runes that could protect themselves from attacks.

When the mermaid girl found Ruan Bai that night, they told her the truth about Du Wen Shu's death. Finally, the mermaid girl took Du Wen Shu's skull and ran into the deep mountains without looking back. The crisis of the mermaid village was thus dispelled, and the future of the mermaid village had no more connection to the players.

As the countdown approached, Gu San gave his contact information to Ruan Bai.

"I didn't misjudge you after all. You're very talented," he said, words laden with meaning. "If you're looking for companionship, seek us out. My gaming team boasts many seasoned players who can train you."

On the bus that day, he observed Ruan Bai calmly spouting absurdities, and he was intuited that this girl was about to surprise him.

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The present gaming elites are known for their icy composure and their ability to fight, flee, and excel in all things: theft, deceit, and murder. Nowadays, the high-level players are all of this ilk.

To survive longer, players found themselves compelled to change. Whether it was Wang Wen Wen, the white-collar woman, or even Gu San himself, they all did what they had to do in times of crisis.

But Gu San felt that this judgment was too narrow at times.

The skilled always have a variety of talents, though they may have yet to utilize them in the game fully. He felt that if Ruan Bai could hone her skills, she would surpass him and all the other players by far.

"Okay, I'll message you." Ruan Bai jotted down Gu San's contact information but didn't take his words seriously.

She had no desire to risk her life. Even if the Escape Game offered copious points, she wouldn't play it again.

After the final countdown ended, Ruan Bai's ear received a system prompt:

【Congratulations, player. You have cleared the B-grade game world 《Escape from the Fish Village》! Due to the dangerous level of the world, your play style rating is B. You have completed two random missions and earned a total of 2500 points. The settlement will occur after leaving the world.】

Upon hearing the voice, Ruan Bai couldn't help but shed tears of excitement. The number of points she had earned was beyond her wildest dreams. She had not suffered in vain.

But above all, she could finally put this all behind her!

However, what came next caught her off guard - the system's tone suddenly changed midway:

【Besides, please note that your information has been imported into the Escape Game work area due to this mistake. The Escape Game system administrator has expressed great interest in you. After coordination, White Lotus system 250 will be merged into the Escape Game work area.】

Ruan Bai: "..."

Ruan Bai: "Wait, what did you say?"

What did 'merge into the Escape Game work area' mean? Was it what she suspected!?

【Looking forward to working with you again. Goodbye.】

Ruan Bai: "No way!!!"

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