Chapter 405 Nightmare of the Red Chamber 1
Master, how do we play in this world? Is it about swords and horses? An industrial empire?
"How about cyber cultivation?"
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[Successfully detected the return of key figures to their positions in the current world *9]
[Game loading...]
[The Nightmare of the Red Chamber Officially Begins]
A dream of the Red Chamber, a sorrow shared by all beauties.
[Welcome to the pre-selection stage. Please draw your identity card and complete the initial tasks.]
"..." Yinreng, who was still asleep a second ago, suddenly appeared in this pure white space. Hearing the voice in his ear, he frowned.
The content is enormous in just a few words.
Yinreng had an excellent memory; the phrase "key figures returning to their positions" appeared nine times in the first sentence. If he wasn't mistaken, it likely referred to him and other reborn individuals like his eldest and third sons.
But nine? Currently, they only know of him, Yinzhi, Yinzhi, and Yinqi. Who are the remaining five? Could they be his other brothers? Or are they others hiding in the shadows?
So, have all the reborn individuals come to this space, or is he the only one who came?
What exactly is the selection range of the so-called "pre-selected participants"?
What exactly is "The Nightmare of the Red Chamber"? Is it a "game"?
The problem was significant, but Yinreng didn't have much time to think it over. Looking at the countdown displayed on the pale blue screen before him, Yinreng didn't provoke the person behind him or wait to see what would happen when the countdown ended.
Without further hesitation, Yinreng clicked on the golden character card pool in the center of the screen as instructed.
Then, a golden card appeared spinning in front of Yinreng.
The woman on the card was adorned with brilliant embroidery, resembling a goddess or fairy.
She wore a gold-threaded eight-treasure beaded bun on her head, tied with a five-phoenix hairpin with pearls hanging from the morning sun, a red-gold dragon necklace around her neck, a pea-green palace crimson skirt with a double-eyed rose pendant at the hem, a bright red satin jacket embroidered with gold butterflies and flowers, an outer five-colored carved silk dark blue silver fox fur coat, and a jadeite crepe skirt sprinkled with flowers.
She had almond-shaped eyes, arched eyebrows, a slender figure, a charming physique, a face that held a hint of spring without revealing her power, and a smile that preceded her words.
[Congratulations on drawing the identity card - Wang Xifeng (temporary). Initial tasks have been generated.]
[Game loading...]
[Note: Please do not deviate from your current identity. An error greater than 20% in portraying the character will have unpredictable consequences.]
Before Yinreng could recover from his surprise at having to play the role of a woman, he appeared in a magnificent courtyard in the blink of an eye.
He looked around stiffly, and the first thing he noticed was his clothes. Sure enough, he had become the card he had drawn.
Is it Wang Xifeng?
[Mission: Welcome Guests from Afar]
"Grandma, it's time to go to Rongqing Hall. Miss Biao has arrived."
Hearing the reminder from the pretty maid beside him, Yinreng paused, and just as he was about to speak, three more options popped up in front of him.
Faced with Ping'er's reminder, you plan to—1. Okay, I'll go right now.
2. Who is that Miss Cousin, that I have to pick her up? 3. (Imagine your own interpretation)
"..." Yinreng was silent for a while. He didn't seem like a fool, did he? "I understand. I'll go right away."
After he finished speaking, the light screen in front of him disappeared, and a pale green arrow appeared straight ahead on the road, clearly pointing him in the right direction.
Yinreng breathed a sigh of relief, taking it as guidance for answering correctly.
Without much thought, Yinreng followed the arrow and strode forward. After all, whether it was his mission or what Ping'er meant, the people who were supposed to arrive had already arrived.
[Acting error rate 2%]
A red reminder suddenly appeared before his eyes. Yinreng was stunned, and then he heard Ping'er behind him call out, "Grandma, why are you walking so fast today?"
Forgot about the differences in how men and women walk, and Yinreng felt a little annoyed. He turned to meet Ping'er's slightly suspicious gaze.
Whether it was Yinreng's imagination or not, he felt that Ping'er's pupils seemed to have darkened, and a strange sense of crisis arose within him.
Yinreng quickly analyzed the character's personality from his attire, demeanor, and status, and carefully spoke: "The guests have all arrived, and I haven't arrived yet, is that appropriate?"
After saying that, Ping'er's smile instantly returned: "Grandma is right."
The red warning sign disappeared, and Yinreng continued to follow the arrow forward, but he was more wary of this so-called "game," which seemed to be more complicated than he had imagined.
As I walked to the back entrance of Rongqing Hall, the familiar choice popped up again.
(Time-limited choice) You are about to enter Rongqing Hall, where the old lady lives. You decide—
1. Have the maid at the door announce your arrival as a sign of respect.
2. Make a striking entrance by speaking first and then revealing the curtain in a dazzling display.
3. Hearing the voices inside, I decided not to disturb them and returned the way I came. 4. [Imagine your own interpretation]
As soon as Yinreng finished reading the options, the countdown of 10 numbers on the screen began. Without much time to think, and based on his previous guesses, Yinreng had no choice but to take a gamble and boldly chose "2".
Then, he lost control of his body and watched Wang Xifeng laugh heartily from a strange third-party perspective.
"I'm late, I haven't had a chance to welcome my guests from afar."
After saying that, he lifted the curtain and went inside.
Inside the room, an elderly woman with silver hair sat at the head of the table, embracing a delicate and slender girl. Three young girls sat on chairs below: one gentle and silent, one with bright and lively eyes, and one still quite young.
Several women sat on either side of the main hall below.
One was dressed old-fashionedly and adorned with gold and silver; another was dignified and solemn with a compassionate expression; and the third was simple and unassuming.
There were also many pretty young maids dressed in red and green standing in the room.
"You don't recognize her? She's a notorious shrew around here..."
Just as Yinreng finished looking at the people inside, he was pulled back into Wang Xifeng's body by a force, and heard the old lady's teasing in his ear.
Yinreng looked closely and saw two light green characters appear above the old lady's head—"Grandmother Jia".
"..." Perhaps this is the reward for his right choice?
Isn't that a bit too perfunctory?
However, Yinreng had no choice. Fortunately, through these two choices and Jia Mu's words, he gained a clearer understanding of his role and personality, and he passed the next few options smoothly.
The room was filled with laughter and conversation when Madam Wang suddenly spoke up, asking, "Have you finished distributing the monthly allowances?"
Faced with Madam Wang's question, you choose to answer in a polite and gentle manner: "It's all done."
2. To indicate understanding: "I understand, a warning to that freeloading lady, I'm an expert."
3. Retort: Monthly salary, monthly salary, do you need this little bit of money?
4. Throwing a tantrum: What are you doing? Do you think I'm your head maid? Ask me, ask me, or do you want to do it yourself? 5. [Impromptu]
"..." Yinreng was sometimes speechless.
He wasn't a rebellious person, and steadily chose "1," passing another test without any major incident. Yinreng was slightly relieved.
His thoughts drifted slightly. What would happen if he made the wrong choice? At that moment, he couldn't help but think of Yinzhi, trusting his judgment. What if the eldest son also came in…
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