Chapter 09

Xingshi’s classes last 45-60 minutes each.

After the last class in the afternoon, they found the dance teacher and told him about the Z University anniversary celebration. They wanted him to help them choreograph a dance.

Several teachers looked at Xingshi at the same time.

No wonder the boss asked about Xingshi’s situation. It turned out that the two were alumni.

The boss’s alma mater was holding an anniversary celebration, and he would be there that day. They must attach great importance to it and agreed readily.

The trainees cheered and sent the teacher off. They were excited to treat their good brother to a meal. Without this selfless good brother, they would not have this opportunity.

The "good brother" himself dodged their arms around each other's shoulders and said, "No, I have something to do."

He emphasized, "It's just that we won't meet tonight. I owe you something first, don't forget it."

Everyone laughed and scolded, "You can't forget it, hurry up."

Xingshi arrived at the parking lot and sent a message to Fu Xiuning.

When Fu Xiuning got off, he looked up and saw the person standing in front of his car. Almost at the moment he looked over, the other person also looked over.

Xingshi smiled brightly and waved enthusiastically.

The bottom of his eyes reflected a light under the light, and with the warm-colored clothes, the whole person was bright and dazzling.

He greeted, "Boss~"

[Ding Di]

[Current Favorability Value: -9]

Xingshi: "?"

System: "!"

Fu Xiuning's eyes darkened slightly, and he responded calmly, opened the door and got in the car.

Xingshi followed him up and reached out to fasten his seat belt.

The system murmured: "What's going on? He finally remembered you as his savior?"

Xingshi thought the opportunity was perfect, and ordered directly: "I'm sleepy, give me a second-level punishment."

The system was silent.

Xingshi waited for 3 seconds: "Open it."

The system said: "Why don't you tell Fu Xiuning that you have something to do and go back to sleep?"

Xingshi said: "... I'm already in the car, so if I let him go now, won't I lose points?"

The system said: "Not necessarily, I understand, I can't use common sense to guess him."

It held this -9 tightly: "But one thing is probably clear, the longer you spend with him, the easier it is for him to dislike you, so let's go and go back to discuss countermeasures."

Xingshi: "?"

Was this a psychological shadow stimulated by Fu Xiuning?

He refused: "No, I want to eat."

The system knew that this was hopeless, so it was cautious.

Xing Shi also knew that it would be difficult to get the second-level punishment this time, so he looked at Fu Xiuning: "Boss, what shall we eat?"

Fu Xiuning slowly drove out of the parking lot: "Do you want to eat?"

Xing Shi said: "I'm fine, I'll follow your arrangements."

Fu Xiuning said: "Then I'll take you to Linlanyuan for dinner."

Xing Shi didn't know them but agreed: "Okay."

He consulted the system and learned that it was a membership-based Chinese courtyard restaurant, and he was satisfied.

Fu Xiuning had a good reputation in the school. He said he wanted to treat people to thank them. Regardless of whether he was really grateful in his heart, in order to avoid giving people a chance to talk, at least the restaurant's consumption would not be low.

This was a major factor in his temporary change of words.

More than 20 minutes later, they arrived at their destination.

Linlan Garden is built in the style of an ancient courtyard, with rockeries, flowing water, pavilions and towers, all beautiful and magnificent.

It was already dark, and the winding corridors were hung with lanterns, full of artistic conception. Ancient and elegant private rooms were scattered in the courtyard, and the waiters provided attentive reception throughout the whole process. The movements of making tea were smooth and the fragrance of tea was wafting.

Xingshi heard Fu Xiuning asking about his taste and said that everything was up to him.

Fu Xiuning ordered a few dishes, motioned the waiter to go out, lowered his eyes, picked up the teacup and took a sip of tea.

Xingshi happened to see this scene, and sincerely thought that apart from personality factors, this target of the strategy was indeed very good-looking, with a temperament cultivated by a wealthy family and good family education, which was pleasing to the eye.

Fu Xiuning noticed his scrutiny and raised his eyes to meet his.

Xingshi said, "Boss, do you come here often?"

Fu Xiuning said, "Occasionally."

Xingshi knew that the food in this restaurant should not be bad, so he felt relieved.

Fu Xiuning said, "Their chopped pepper fish head is excellent, you can try it later."

Xingshi's eyes lit up: "Okay!"

Fu Xiuning retracted his gaze.

After a whole afternoon of contemplation, he made a decision the moment he sent a message to Xingshi.

He was a little suspicious that the many exceptions on Xingshi were because the main system finally discovered that he could hear the voices of the system and the host, and deliberately brought them here to catch him.

But if everything is really a coincidence, then Xingshi, as the first exception in the past five years, is very necessary to explore.

There is just one problem. According to his speculation over the years, the main system seems to attach great importance to energy. Xingshi always wants a second-level punishment. If the main system detects something abnormal, it may correct the mistake and recall him.

Unless... he often gets close to Xingshi, so that the main system thinks Xingshi is useful and postpones the decision.

So there are two paths in front of him.

First, he doesn't care whether Xingshi's exception is a trap. Now he will spend resources to help Xingshi debut.

If the foundation is poor, he can learn slowly. With the support of resources, according to Xingshi's appearance, even if he can't become a big star, he should be able to become a small star.

Then Xingshi will be like those hosts, working like a slave outside to make money for him until one day he is recalled by the main system.

Second, he keeps Xingshi.

If Xingshi is a trap, he will see what the main system is up to.

If Xingshi is not, then his choice will be very risky. Because he will definitely have more contact with Xingshi in the future, and his favorability value fluctuates frequently in front of Xingshi.

His true likes and dislikes are not under his control, and he will be at risk of being exposed.

In fact, it happened today.

He lost 1 point while drinking porridge at noon. This was because he heard that Lin Kecheng was going to trick him, and his thoughts were scattered. Xingshi and the others didn't know the reason, so they could only guess. But the 1 point lost in the elevator was really problematic. Fortunately, from Xingshi's perspective, he had been inexplicably lost 1 point before, so it was not abrupt to lose another point.

This time he was lucky, but it might not be the case next time. If Xingshi's system sees through it, the main system and other systems will know it in an instant.

Fu Xiuning took another sip of tea, his eyes heavy with emotion.

He is no longer the person who suddenly found himself being captured five years ago. Facing the host who surrounded him, the favorability value prompt sound kept beeping, pretending to be calm while trying to stay away, anxiously trying to adjust his mood, fearing that he would be exposed

. Even if he tried to get close to the host again after five years, he is no longer as naive and stupid as he was in high school. He has no expectations of human nature, and will not be disappointed if he is backstabbed by the host again.

He chose the second way.

The incidental factor that Xingshi changed his words temporarily today was that he wanted to know why Fu Xiuning took the initiative to find him.

Unfortunately, after watching for a long time and almost finishing a meal, he still couldn't see Fu Xiuning's intention. It seemed that he really treated him to a meal to express his gratitude for saving his life.

So the previous meeting gave him 1 point of favorability?

But after saving Fu Xiuning in the daytime, he didn't hear the reminder of the extra point, and he had already sensed the indifference in the other party. He felt that the possibility of delayed gratitude was not high.

Xingshi thought about it and reported the afternoon's performance: "Senior Lin is very supportive, and the teacher also agreed to help us choreograph."

Fu Xiuning heard that this was lazy and said, "Well, then you should rehearse well."

Xingshi didn't see the unhappy emotion on his face, gave up the temptation, and concentrated on eating.

Lin Kecheng's message came at this time.

[Junior, I told the president and the others about your invitation to help. Everyone values ​​your show, so I want you to take the time to set up a group and add me and the trainees to it. This way, if we encounter problems in rehearsals or stage effects, we can communicate at any time.]

Xingshi was very happy: [Okay, I'll do it tonight.]

Lin Kecheng: [Well, I still owe you a meal. When are you free?]

Xingshi: [Senior, you are too polite. No need.]

Lin Kecheng: [No, you must treat me. If you meet Senior Fu in the company, try to invite him too. We, the survivors group, must have a drink anyway [laughing]]

Xingshi replied "OK" and raised his head to relay the message to Fu Xiuning.

Fu Xiuning immediately guessed Lin Kecheng's intention. It was obvious that he wanted to invite him through Xingshi.

Xingshi is both a member of his company and his savior, with a special identity. In Lin Kecheng's eyes, he is a new chess piece.

Lin Kecheng has always believed that he is the son of destiny. The system does not want to undermine his confidence and does not tell him that there are multiple hosts. Xingshi was told by the system, but he certainly did not pay attention to who they were.

Fu Xiuning stretched out his hand: "Do you mind if I take a look?"

Xingshi handed him the phone.

Fu Xiuning saw the group creation. Lin Kecheng wanted to get inside. The trainees in a group will be chess pieces to be developed.

He said, "Don't get too close to him."

Xingshi was curious: "Hmm?"

Fu Xiuning said, "In a short period of time, he went from an introverted nobody to the Minister of Arts and Culture. His means of getting to the top were not very glorious. You should try to have less contact with him. Today's incident was also caused by him. He said it was for my good. Let's wait for the police to investigate the details."

Xingshi tasted the information in this sentence and nodded obediently.

Then he called the system: "You seem to have said that there are other hosts besides me?"

The system said, "Yes."

Xingshi asked, "Do you know who they are?"

The system said, "I don't know, I am only responsible for you."

Xingshi said "Oh": "Then you say..."

Fu Xiuning handed the phone back to him.

Xingshi reached out to take it and continued, "Is it possible that Lin Kecheng..."

Fu Xiuning didn't hold it tightly, and the phone slipped a little.

Xingshi reached forward and Fu Xiuning lifted up in time, and their hands clasped together through half of the phone.

"... Is it the host?"

[Ding ding]

[Current favorability value: -8]

Fu Xiuning planned to reveal the matter about Lin Kecheng, and guessed that the favorability value might fluctuate due to Xingshi's alertness, so he asked for the phone in advance.

The timing was just right.

He calmly withdrew his hand, and the system's cheerful voice rang in his ears.

"You shook hands, and he actually gave you 1 point!"

"Ahhh, it's New Year's Day!"

"My -8 is back!"