Chapter 114 Sea Amusement Park (Twenty-three)
The sign at the cinema didn't have a long string of words like the ones at the circus, but these few short sentences made Ning Hanqi frown slightly. Noise prohibited... What kind of sound was considered noise in this cinema?
Humans make sounds when they move, walk, and even breathe, but a movie for an hour or two certainly wouldn't be so crazy as to not allow people to breathe. So what else is there?
There are no detailed rules written on the sign in the cinema. The number of players who survived this copy is not large, so naturally there is no senior who can give a specific answer. Under normal circumstances, if you want to be absolutely safe, you can also choose to stay still throughout the entire movie.
However, this is not an ordinary cinema in the real world. If you want to sit still and sit through the entire movie, it depends on whether the shadow hanging over the entire cinema agrees.
The lights in the studio were soft, and the host was smiling, looking eagerly at the woman sitting on the sofa opposite.
The woman was incredibly beautiful, a bewitching, stunning presence that was impossible to ignore. She wore a scarlet, backless dress, her hair tied up, and her diamond earrings shone brilliantly in the light.
Ning Hanqi smiled faintly, "I have many hobbies, and I often feel that I don't have enough time."
Xia Yingnuan sat quietly beside Ning Hanqi, pretending to listen attentively, but her mind had actually already wandered elsewhere.
This is a popular talk show at the moment, and she was very happy when she received the invitation from the program team. But when she heard the name of the other guest, her little spark of happiness was like being poured with a bucket of cold water, and it cooled down in an instant.
Ning Hanqi.
Xia Yingnuan turned her face slightly and her eyes fell on her.
Ning Hanqi is 25 years old and is currently very popular, having won numerous awards. In addition to her outstanding appearance, there is another thing that fans remember deeply.
Ning Hanqi has been in the entertainment industry for five years, and she only takes on villain roles. She can portray any villain with flesh and blood, making people both afraid and love.
Her aura is so powerful that even just standing there quietly gives people a feeling of looking down on everyone. Like every role she has played, she is swaggering and her beauty is dazzling.
Xia Yingnuan knew very well that as long as Ning Hanqi was there, she could only be a foil.
Just like now.
The host said, "Teacher Ning Hanqi, I believe the audience must be very curious about your hobbies. Could you share them with us?"
"Of course." Ning Hanqi said in a casual tone, "I've dabbled in food, travel, photography, handicrafts, diving, rock climbing... Oh, and I recently got a cat."
"You have such a wide range of interests," the host exclaimed in surprise. "You must be someone who loves life."
Ning Hanqi curled her lips, "There are so many beautiful things in the world, aren't there?"
The host then asked: "What are your plans next?"
Ning Hanqi paused and said, "I want to have a relationship."
Xia Yingnuan was caught off guard:...Huh?
Is this something a rising actor should say?
She was stunned by what she heard, but then she thought about it: Ning Hanqi had always lived his life as he pleased, saying whatever he wanted without regard for the consequences or fear of offending anyone. It was strange, given the many powerful figures in the industry, they were often polite to Ning Hanqi.
The host excitedly asked, "This is such a surprise. Can I ask Teacher Ning Hanqi's ideal type?"
Ning Hanqi pondered for a moment and replied, "A lively, lovely and energetic girl."
Xia Yingnuan's heart trembled slightly.
Sure enough, the next second the host cue her very understandingly: "Oh, isn't this our Ying Nuan?"
The unquestionable tone seemed to be stating a truth known to everyone.
In fact, Xia Yingnuan felt that the host didn't care what Ning Hanqi said at all, and was just professionally hyping up the couple. Even if Ning Hanqi said "I like 200-pound dogs", the host would cue her without hesitation - isn't this our Yingnuan?
Xia Yingnuan and Ning Hanqi appeared on the same talk show because they recently collaborated on a film. They played two female leads, Ning Hanqi and she, respectively, as the villain and the underdog, in a love-hate relationship.
After the movie aired, Xia Yingnuan quickly realized two sad realities.
First, Ning Hanqi's villain outshines her little white flower.
Second, she and Ning Hanqi have a lot of CP fans, and she was chased and scolded by Ning Hanqi's fans for trying to gain popularity.
Xia Yingnuan was extremely depressed. It was her first time acting in a movie and she had originally thought of giving a good performance and then slowly transforming herself. However, compared to her acting skills, everyone was obviously more concerned about whether she and Ning Hanqi were acting out their fake relationship.
At first she was quite angry when she was scolded, but then she thought it was not worth getting angry, so she just rebelled.
Didn't she say she was riding on the popularity? Well, she'll do it for you to see. As long as there are cameras, she'll act as flirtatious as she wants, even short of hanging out with Ning Hanqi.
The company was very satisfied and Ning Hanqi did not refuse, so Xia Yingnuan was fearless.
At this moment, the host was waiting for her answer with great anticipation. Xia Yingnuan smiled cooperatively and said, "Then I'm honored."
Xia Yingnuan has a pure and innocent face, pretty and sweet but not aggressive. It can make people feel soft-hearted and subconsciously believe that she would not lie.
Ning Hanqi turned her head and looked at her and smiled, "Ying Nuan is indeed very cute."
Here it comes again, that look.
Xia Yingnuan replied sweetly: "Sister is the best to me!"
After saying that, he unconsciously stroked the hairs on his arms.
Her relationship with Ning Hanqi was not actually very close, but she still had to call her "sister" during business hours.
Xia Yingnuan didn't like Ning Hanqi, she didn't like him from the beginning.
She always felt that when Ning Hanqi looked at her, it was like looking at a flower, a book, or a cat. It was as if Ning Hanqi was born superior to her, holding her fate and life and death in his hands, which made her spine shiver.
It is the nature of living things to seek benefits and avoid harm, so even though they have been working together for a while, Xia Yingnuan still keeps a safe distance from Ning Hanqi in her heart and they do not have a deep friendship.
The host was obviously very satisfied with their reactions and continued to jokingly ask, "So, Ying Nuan, do you want to help Teacher Ning Hanqi realize her dream of falling in love?"
Xia Yingnuan joked skillfully: "If sister is willing, then of course..."
Before she could finish her words, the scene in front of her suddenly began to spin and twist.
When I regained my sight, everything around me was different.
The cold moonlight shone on the nearby building, casting a dark, narrow shadow on the ground.
It was a typical six-story apartment building, typical of small towns. Lights dotted the neatly arranged windows. The walls were covered in colorful advertisements, and the paint was peeling and mottled, giving it a somewhat run-down appearance.
There was no light in the corridor, and the doorway was pitch black, like a patient beast, hiding its ferocious fangs and lying dormant silently.
Xia Yingnuan stood blankly in the open space in front of the apartment building, completely confused about the situation.
Wasn't she in the studio just now? How did she end up in this place in the blink of an eye?
However, she had lived a very difficult life for the past twenty years, so she was very receptive. Although the current situation was strange, she still had her sanity and did not want to sit still and wait for death.
She took a tentative step forward, and a translucent panel immediately popped up in her field of vision.
[Player Xia Yingnuan, you have entered the game. ]
[You are the 1,078,923rd player from Plane 7.]
[Touch your palm three times to open or close the game panel. If you lose your arm, you can also silently say "game panel" three times in your mind.]
[The game panel is currently in a mode visible only to you. More features of the panel will be unlocked after you complete the novice copy.]
Game? Player?
What does this mean?
The panel is a bit empty. In the upper left corner is the time and five small words "Visible only to me". In the center is a constantly updated system prompt, and there is no other content.
Welcome to the novice dungeon [Cursed Apartment]. Please try your best to survive and complete the main quest before the dungeon ends.
[Please note that any damage sustained in a dungeon will be automatically healed upon leaving the dungeon. However, if you die in a dungeon, your life will also end.]
Therefore, every choice you make is crucial, please act with caution.
[If you successfully clear the dungeon, you can get game points and other generous rewards. ]
Xia Yingnuan got goosebumps. What she had experienced defied common sense, which made the information on the panel seem plausible.
She held her breath and continued looking down.
[One day, a strange job advertisement appeared in a small town newspaper.]
Xinling Apartment is hiring an administrator. There are no requirements, the salary is very generous, and the work is also very simple, requiring only three days of duty.
[There's also a line of small print below the ad: This message will only be seen by those in need. If you're the lucky one, take action now.]
[Although this ad may seem a bit weird, as a poor girl with nowhere else to go, you are still very moved.]
So you called the number listed in the job posting and arrived the next day after dark as planned.
[Accept the main quest and reach Xinling Apartment within five minutes (0/1).]
【Countdown: 00:4:59.】
Xia Yingnuan took a deep breath and forced herself to calm down.
Her life was at stake, so there was no need for her to investigate the reason why she was teleported into the game. The best option was to seize the time to figure out the routine of the dungeon, complete the task as soon as possible, and pass it smoothly.
The apartment was not far from her, less than 100 meters away, so five minutes was enough.
Xia Yingnuan had played a lot of games in her free time and knew that in the early stages of a game, the system would usually arrange some simple steps to help players quickly get into the game. So she closed the panel and walked step by step towards the apartment door.
She was still wearing the little dress and high heels she wore during the interview, and as she walked on the concrete floor, the crisp sound echoed in the night, appearing particularly clear.
A woman appeared in front of me. Her black and white uniform skirt was ironed meticulously. She was pale, with long brown hair tied up in a bun, and dark circles under her eyes.
The game panel pops up:
[Complete the main mission and reach Xinling Apartment within five minutes (1/1).]
As if adhering to some rules, the woman stood upright on the inside of the apartment door, as if there was an invisible barrier in front of her that she couldn't cross.
Seeing Xia Yingnuan, she spoke in a hoarse voice, "Hello, I'm the previous administrator, Xinna. Are you Miss Xia?"
As soon as she finished speaking, a dim light came on in the corridor behind her, as if issuing some kind of invitation.
Xia Yingnuan tried to remain calm: "It's me."
Xinna smiled stiffly, "Miss Xia, please follow me."
Xia Yingnuan was about to enter the apartment with Xinna when the game panel popped up again.
[The system has detected that this is your first time entering a dungeon, and there is a veteran player within a 100-meter radius when you enter.]
[The game's hidden rules have been triggered. This veteran player will be transferred to a dungeon, and the single-player mode will be changed to two-player mode.]
[Statistically, the probability of this event triggering is less than 0.001%. If you can escape alive, I recommend buying a lottery ticket immediately.]
An old player? Xia Yingnuan's heart fluttered.
She wasn't happy. The rules of the game were unknown, and triggering this low-probability event was hard to say whether it was luck or misfortune. A partnership was fine, but a competitive relationship would be extremely disadvantageous for her as a newcomer.
However, if this player is within a 100-meter radius, then it's very likely someone she knows or is even familiar with. Who could it be...
Xinna seemed to have received some message as well. She stopped and looked behind Xia Yingnuan.
The crisp sound of high heels rang out again. Xia Yingnuan followed Xinna's gaze and saw a slender figure walking slowly in the hazy night.
The woman was wearing a long red dress, her long silver-white hair swaying gently around her slender waist, and her dark golden pupils were extremely charming, like a candle flickering in the long night.
Xia Yingnuan was very sure that she had never seen this face before. It was so stunning. If she had seen her, she would definitely be impressed.
Who is this person...
Wait! Isn't this the dress Ning Hanqi just wore during the interview? This dress is custom-made, and there's only one in the world.
Although they look different, the only person who can wear this dress within 100 meters is...
Xia Yingnuan was startled and took a half step back, tentatively calling out, "Ning Hanqi...Teacher?"
The woman paused, and raised the corner of her lips slightly, "Don't call me sister anymore?"
Now Xia Yingnuan was certain that she was Ning Hanqi.
Although their appearance is different, the charm revealed in her gestures and the casual laziness when she speaks are exactly the same person.
She accidentally triggered a low-probability event, causing Ning Hanqi, a veteran player, to be teleported in as well.
Xia Yingnuan followed suit and immediately changed her words, "Sister, I..."
Ning Hanqi looked at her and smiled meaningfully.
She said, “50%.”
Xia Yingnuan didn't understand: "Huh?"
"The survival rate for a newbie in their first dungeon is 50%."
Ning Hanqi said this and slowly walked towards her.
Silver moonlight and black shadows intertwined on that delicate and flawless face, making her look like a gorgeous and dangerous ghost.
In a moment of distraction, Ning Hanqi was already in front of him.
Xia Yingnuan suddenly had a bad feeling.
The dark golden eyes were smiling and were very close to her, as if they would burn her in the next second.
"But if the newcomer triggers a low-probability event like you, then the survival rate..."
The voice that came from her ears was cold, making her feel numb from her neck to her spine in an instant.
“It will drop to 10%.”
A drop of bloody liquid dripped down and disappeared the moment it hit the ground. The sea slug seemed to notice something unusual. She looked up at the high, dark ceiling. Human vision limited her, so she quietly took out a small prop and observed the situation above.
The prop showed her what was happening in the darkness. It was a little toy given to her by the sea god, and it worked very well.
So she clearly saw several rows of parrots hanging neatly in the air by red "silk threads" on the ceiling. Occasionally, blood would drip down their bodies, but it would disappear before hitting the ground.
This method... felt like déjà vu. She subconsciously touched her neck and felt as if she had been hung up by someone before.
Xia Yingnuan noticed Haiyu's actions and glanced at her. Why is this little girl looking more and more like the crying cat head emoticon?
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