Chapter 49 Online Dating 16
The guild was playing a truth or dare game on YY (a voice chat platform). A burst of energetic dance music started playing, instantly heating up the atmosphere. Guild members who had nothing to do during the day started to show their support by sending virtual flowers.
"Family members, if you'd like to participate, contact me to register. There's a surprise prize to be won!" the host said enthusiastically.
Very fine leg hair: Are there any newly released Silver Moon Horses?
Manmanmanmanman: Do you have pink hair boxes?
The Will of Seven: My expectations aren't that high. Anyone want to interact with the great master Si? [starry-eyed]
As soon as Lu Xuejin entered YY, the host privately messaged her for help.
Powder Snow: Bro, you're just here for show. These bastards won't leave until they see you [eyes peeking].
Since it was an official gang event, Lu Xuejin, as the second-in-command, had an obligation to support it.
The host instantly gained confidence: "You've come to register, huh? Some people don't know what they're holding back for. Let me say it again, it's only for those who miss their deadline... Okay, that's enough, stop messaging me. That Xiang XXX, I won't call you by name, there's no way I'll give you special treatment. I'm always fair and honest."
Very fine leg hair: Wow, the host is awesome! [Sprinkling flowers]
Manman Manman: Host, I've fallen in love with you! [Sprinkling flowers]
The game is simple and straightforward; it's essentially an endless version of Truth or Dare. Nine players sit around a table in the guild's headquarters, the Liushang Pavilion. Starting with the first player, each person asks a question related to the endless game, with one minute to think. If you're fast enough, you can also search for the answer on Baidu.
Those who answer correctly receive one point, while those who do not answer correctly must choose between truth or dare, and the host will randomly draw a punishment from the punishment pool.
Lu Xuejin was ranked sixth. At the beginning of the game, the questions asked were relatively mild. But in the second round, the questions started to lean towards some strange and obscure knowledge.
"How many seconds does the Wind Drive CD last?"
Without hesitation, the person who answered replied, "Eight seconds! That's easy, Lao Bai. Don't underestimate me, the number one dragon-binding master on the first server. This little problem is a piece of cake!"
"Wrong!" The questioner laughed triumphantly. "The correct answer is eight seconds for the normal version, and seven and a half seconds after the second breakthrough! Seriously, give me Guixia!"
"You're too cunning!"
When it was Lu Xuejin's turn to answer, the player in front of her chuckled and threw in an obscure plot point—"Master, hehe. Could you tell me the species of the spirit tree in the scene where Little Sly Man talks to Lady Qiu in the Autumn Wind Breaks the Formation plot?"
"That's ruthless; many people have never done this kind of storyline before."
Even with an on-site search, it's difficult to find quick answers to such specific and detailed questions.
Lu Xuejin naturally failed, and smiled helplessly: "You guys are still the best. I'll choose Truth or Dare."
"Alright. Everyone, look at the punishment pool." The host opened the shared screen and clicked to randomly draw a punishment in front of everyone. The screen flashed and the final punishment popped up. "Wow... who was the scoundrel who put this in? Well done... beautifully!"
"Brother, you've been watching closely, I didn't do anything underhanded!"
Go to the matchmaking corner on the server and participate in a matchmaking event.
The onlookers made monkey-like noises.
"Hooray, I won! I won! It's Lai Si! I can die without regrets, hehe."
"Wait a minute, I'll go to the matchmaking corner to register first."
"Who dares to be so bold? Drag them out and execute them!"
The position of "Lai Si Qing Yuan" has been vacant for years, and he has never even found a partner for a task. Many people speculate that he is the type who values online relationships as well, which makes that position seem even more unattainable and eye-catching.
The mere punishment of attending the matchmaking corner has already caused a stir among the members. Fox and Yuan Ying entered the channel at this moment and were dazzled by the screen full of "Lai Si Da Da, give us a chance".
Yuan Ying quickly learned what had happened, turned on her microphone, and pretended to be rational: "How about we change the punishment so as not to involve other people?"
The fox followed closely: "Yes, there is indeed a possibility of problems."
When the gang leader spoke, the cheering atmosphere subsided a bit. Gou Si, who had been silently observing, rolled her eyes at the sight—what were these two pretending for? They clearly just didn't want Lai Si to go on a blind date, but they were using someone else as an excuse.
The host hesitated for a moment: "Since the guild leader has spoken..."
"It's nothing." On the contrary, the person being punished is more likely to take it. "It's just a trip around. We just told them beforehand that it was a dare punishment."
He said with a slight smile, "This is the first time I've heard of a matchmaking corner on our server. I'll have to see what it's like."
Although it's called a matchmaking corner, it's actually a small chat channel. Among all the matchmaking corners, "Jiayuan.com," which started it the earliest, has developed the most formally and has the most influence. Following the host's introduction, Lu Xuejin found the matchmaking assistant on the microphone, explained her purpose, and a series of exclamation marks appeared on the other end.
"!!! Happiness has finally come to my heart!!"
The assistant behind the screen repeatedly confirmed the ID, opened the task information, and was blinded by the dazzling display of the cold, fiery divine weapon—a price she couldn't possibly reach for 200,000. Most importantly—Lai Si, it was Lai Si!
It really is him!
The flower that blooms on the highest peak of the endless mountain remains untouched to this day!
They actually came here for a blind date.
I can't even imagine how many big shots will flock to Jiayuan.com if this news gets out.
[Private Chat] Dating Assistant: Sure! It would be my honor to welcome you!
[Private Message] Lai Si: But I'm here to do the dare/truth punishment, is that okay?
There are plenty of players who come here to do adventures and pranks, so the assistant is already used to it.
[Private Chat] Dating Assistant: Absolutely! We'll help you explain to your matched partner beforehand that it's a dare/truth penalty. Whether or not to proceed with the date is up to you to negotiate privately. However, please follow the rules, spend quality time with your matched partner, and if there aren't any major issues, add them as friends and spend at least three days together before deciding whether to take things further.
The rules sent by the assistant contain many provisions protecting the privacy of both parties, showing that they are serious about running the matchmaking corner, rather than using it as a gimmick to attract traffic and monetize.
[Private Message] Lai Si: I'm very well-behaved.
[Private Chat] Lai Si: Absolutely support the rules [nodding]
Wow! Lai Si is so cute in private!
[Private Chat] Dating Assistant: Before matching, you can make your requirements and expectations for the match, such as age, gender, hobbies, etc. Please also send me a basic information introduction, and we will carefully screen the match for you.
[Private Chat] Lai Si: Okay, just a moment.
[Private Chat] Lai Si: I don't have any other requirements, I just hope that the person I'm matched with has a good personality?
[Private Message] Dating Assistant: OK, I'll arrange it right away!
Exiting the private chat channel, the assistant silently urged, quickly retrieving the profiles of all registered players and beginning a frenzied screening process. Thinking of the famous and influential players on the various leaderboards of the first server, whom Lai Si had more or less interacted with, she shifted her focus to selecting from the lesser-known player pool.
The mouse cursor eventually hovered over a person's file.
When "Jiayuan.com" first opened, it was a miserable time. It was only with the strong support of her relatives and friends that it gradually grew and became stronger. The archive still contains information left by relatives and friends to fill in the numbers. Some people have left, some have gone far away, and some, even now, still laugh and joke around in the game, chatting and killing time.
The person with the ID "Bamboo Forest" is her former mentor. He is quiet and reserved but not withdrawn, with a gentle personality. He is young and has just graduated from a top university. Most importantly, he is good-looking. When he shared photos in a small group chat before, Bamboo Forest's appearance stunned everyone—although not to the point of being earth-shatteringly handsome, he is still dignified and clearly a high-quality man.
And I've never been in a relationship.
Isn't this a perfect match for Lai Si Bu?! It can also solve the single life of the bamboo forest!
Bulbasaur.
The assistant immediately found the bamboo grove and explained the situation.
[Private Chat] Bamboo Forest: Actually, I don't plan to find a partner, but if you need someone, I'm willing to go and help you with your punishment.
[Private Chat] Dating Assistant: Do you still know Lai Si? [Disdain]
[Private Chat] Bamboo Forest: ...He's so famous.
[Private Chat] Dating Assistant: Okay, okay, let's just consider it making friends. The expert is really nice, and he's super cute when he talks in private. You're lucky! Keep it up and get him on my friend list! Then I can proudly say I have connections in the world!
[Private Chat] Bamboo Forest: Hi Sister Renmai, could you tell me the latest Five-Inch Heart Formula?
[Private Chat] Dating Assistant: Get lost.
While Lu Xuejin was waiting for a match, Yuan Ying found the rules of the matchmaking corner. The power of big data kicked in, and as soon as she opened the video website, she saw commemorative videos of players who met through the matchmaking corner and have now met in real life.
The barrage of comments was all bright red 99.
Yuan Ying: "..."
"Master," she called out in a strained voice, then her tone turned aggrieved, "You're going on a blind date, and I'm so bored all by myself. Are you not taking me with you on your blind date? TAT"
Full of resentment.
Lu Xuejin: ...
Hearing Yuan Ying speak like this for the first time was quite unusual. He didn't realize that using a voice changer to pinch his throat and feign a mournful tone didn't create a soft, endearing, coquettish sound, but rather a chilling, ghostly aura...
This apprentice is becoming more and more shameless.
I should have recorded it and sent it to him later.
Lu Xuejin suppressed a laugh and said helplessly, "Just add me as a friend and we're done. We don't necessarily have to get to know each other."
"Since we agreed to the dare, we can't go back on our word."
Yuan Ying: "...Okay. Master, I'll wait for you. Come back soon."
Lu Xuejin was pulled into the two-person "black room" on Jiayuan.com by her assistant. When she saw the ID on the list, she couldn't help but raise her eyebrows.
bamboo forest.
He remembered the name.
The professions in Endless Tales are incredibly diverse, ranging from the most common to the most obscure. Major professions like fishing, blacksmithing, and herbalism are practically mandatory side hustles for everyone. Less popular professions, such as Spirit Catcher and Windwalker, are favored by a small group of players due to their unique storylines and gameplay. However, some professions have become obsolete due to their high investment costs, fraudulent returns, a terrible storyline, and a prison-like gameplay experience.
The gemologist was one of them.
The high initial investment and lack of returns have deterred wave after wave of players. According to statistics, there are no more than 300 gem masters still active on the server. Among them, only Zhulin has reached the Grandmaster level and can create special gems to be inlaid on fashion items to give them special effects.
Of the thousands of gemologists, he was the only one who persevered.
With this skill, you can choose any guild on the server and start as a manager. However, Zhu Lin is a pure life skill player who doesn't participate in PvP activities such as team battles, guilds, or factions. He spends all his time studying forging formulas and is rarely seen in action.
I never expected that the match would be with him.
Lu Xuejin turned on the microphone in the small room: "Hello, this is Lai Si."
There was a pause on the other end, followed by a silent typing session.
Bamboo Forest: Hello [peeks in]
Bamboo Forest: Lai Si Da Da.
...
It's been almost half an hour, and they still haven't come out.
Yuan Ying stared intently at the locked, dark room, her lips curled into a deep sneer, her brows furrowed with a fierce intensity. Her fingers tapped the table faster and faster, revealing the turmoil in her mind.
The guild members were still laughing and joking in the YY chat, chatting about Lai Si's blind date journey.
"Let's ask the boss how he feels when he comes out."
"Jiayuan.com is pretty good. It's very professional and doesn't do anything fancy. The quality of their matching pool is also good. Some matchmaking corners are just for scams, and they're full of straight, super-male men."
"I'm a little curious about who Lai Si was matched with."
"Who is the lucky one?! Who stole my blind date life?!"
Yuan Ying gripped the mouse, a forced smile on her face as she complained, "Master told me he'd be back soon—why isn't he out yet?"
The tone was coquettish, but many people felt a chill run down their spines, a sense of dread like being stared at by a ferocious beast. They felt this person wasn't laughing, but rather sharpening a knife against pigs and sheep, as if they might crawl through the internet and kill their master's blind date.
What a strange and eerie disciple.
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