Chapter 154 An Invitation to Daydream Together 66
Everyone's first reaction was that it was haunted; no human could do that.
Who could extinguish the lights in a tent without wind or moving the candle?
"Who is it? Show yourself!"
Zhu Qing'ai watched as these people had more fire brought in and lit the lamps that had gone out once.
Xiang Yu even drew his sword and cleaved a table with a lamp in half.
Oh, the sword still pierced through her skirt.
So what? I can't hit her, oh well.
Zhu Qing'ai maintained her aloof demeanor on the surface, but inwardly she was amused by the spectacle. She even made sure to jot it down, though she didn't need to show it to Liu Bang later, lest it make him happy.
Zhu Qing'ai stood beside this group of people, watching their powerless rage. Xiang Yu wanted to vent his anger on those around him, but Fan Zeng persuaded him to stop. In order not to go against the wishes of those who were secretly plotting against him, he really endured a lot.
However, judging from Xiang Yu's behavior just now, he doesn't seem to be afraid of ghosts.
Since we're already here...
Let her test Xiang Yu's mental fortitude.
Having already figured out what to do, she immediately stopped hesitating, first having the AI generate an audio clip, and then making some minor adjustments.
A mournful voice drifted from the empty space in mid-air: "I died a terrible death..."
Of course, this sound was only audible to Xiang Yu. Although she acted as she pleased, she did not forget her own country. It was best for Xiang Yu to hear this beautiful sound herself. If too many people heard it and it got out, it would be difficult for her to cover it up, and it might arouse Liu Bang's suspicion.
Zhu Qing'ai, who was half bold and half cautious in her actions, lowered the temperature within a controllable range around Xiang Yu, mainly by turning on the system's built-in air conditioning system.
"That fire burned for a long time...it hurt so much..."
"I beg you, please spare my child, she's so young..."
“Child, child…child…”
"...We won't let them go..."
"Let me go..."
"We won't let them go..."
"The city... is all dead... hahahahaha..."
"They're all dead..."
The audio lasted for several minutes, and to make it more realistic, Zhu Qing'ai even added some white noise of burning wood.
Xiang Yu felt as if he were in the midst of it all, with the sounds of flames burning objects and people constantly ringing in his ears, but the temperature around him was steadily dropping.
Xiang Yu, sword in hand, was under the watchful eye of Zhu Qing'ai with his every move.
Sometimes she really wonders, can a person truly be without any sense of guilt?
But thinking about the alien she had killed before—okay, there are such people—she thought with a double standard that she was different from Xiang Yu; she was just on the defensive, and she had warned them before she made her move. It was the other side that insisted on trying to provoke her, so it wasn't her fault.
Xiang Yu did not kill other species, nor was it in self-defense; he was merely venting his anger on his own kind.
But he was self-righteous and felt he had nothing to feel guilty about.
Even now, his hand holding the sword did not tremble, and his gaze swept over everyone in the tent like a sharp blade.
Seeing the fear or confusion in their eyes, it was clear that these were not the people who did it.
But it's impossible for him to admit his mistakes; he'll only dismissively retort, "You troublemaker!"
He swung his sword again, slashing towards the so-called source of the sound.
The sharp blade sliced through the air, and the sound of it cutting through the air was clearly audible.
Everyone in the tent understood that their general was angry, but they didn't understand what this unruly commoner meant.
They dared not even breathe loudly, trying to minimize their presence, for fear that their general might kill them all if he got angry.
Fan Zeng still dared to offer a few words of advice, as did several other members of the Xiang family.
With this test, Zhu Qing'ai realized that Xiang Yu had no remorse, and he wouldn't even pretend to be one, so he could be considered not a hypocrite.
After probing the results, Zhu Qing'ai immediately stopped the audio recording. Playing it again wouldn't have yielded any results; Xiang Yu wouldn't reflect on his actions, nor would he give up his covetousness for Xianyang. He might even want to massacre Xianyang even more.
Xiang Yu believed that his fierce aura had killed those overconfident brats, so he sheathed his sword and ordered everyone in the tent to disperse.
He was no longer in the mood to continue. The news of his becoming king had already been spread, though the title hadn't been explicitly mentioned. Someone would bring it up tomorrow, so interrupting this meeting wouldn't be a big deal.
Fan Zeng offered Xiang Yu a few words of comfort and then took his leave. He could tell that the general was in a bad mood and that their presence was unpleasant.
Most people breathed a sigh of relief when they heard they could leave. The general was alright, but the psychological pressure of staying here was immense.
I don't know how to describe my feelings right now; they are mostly tense, depressed, and somewhat awe-inspiring.
If anyone else had gone this crazy, people would have already started discussing it, driven by human nature's love of gossip. Even if they didn't say it to your face, there would have been plenty of talk about it behind your back.
Unfortunately, the person who inexplicably went mad was Xiang Yu. No matter what they thought in their hearts, they had to admit that Xiang Yu was truly a brave general of his time.
Truly unparalleled in this era.
That's why they insist on following him; his bravery is obvious at a glance, and it's easy to see that following him will lead to a bright future.
Once they were some distance away, Fan Zeng spoke on Xiang Yu's behalf: "The general is also worried about your safety. What happened today was too strange, so it's best if you don't spread it around."
"Naturally, naturally, that's how it should be."
And how many people would dare to say no? No matter what they think in their hearts, they can't be stingy with their promises.
As for whether the general was truly worried about their safety, how could they not know the answer in their own hearts?
Zhu Qing'ai didn't watch any further. It was so late, she should go home and rest. She'd set up a mechanical program to keep an eye on Ai, and then she'd watch the recording later.
It's great that others can't see her; she's essentially running a complete intelligence agency. It's just that working overtime is a bit out of line.
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It was late when she got back, and Zhu Qing'ai was too lazy to go to Liu Bang's palace to look for him. She didn't want to run into anything that might be too much for her eyes.
But she went to her host's room with a clear conscience, because she knew that her host was a single man.
Wei Sheng, Single Dog, Ninety-Nine: =-=.
When Zhu Qing'ai arrived, Wei Sheng Jiu Shi Jiu was still awake, but he wasn't working either.
Zhu Qingai raised an eyebrow. Hmph, she caught you slacking off after get off work, didn't she?
This sounds strange, and it actually is.
Of course, she didn't mean to blame the host; she was just curious.
In a tone of scientific research, he asked Wei Sheng Jiujiu, "Jiujiu, do you think that if you've been a leader for a long time, you'll really turn into a human?"
Wei Sheng Jiu Shi Jiu only realized that his system had returned when Zhu Qing Ai spoke.
I don't know about other trainee groups, but he never ran around when he was the leader.
But since the system that was running around was Zhu Qing'ai, he wouldn't complain to the main system or have any grievances. She must have her reasons.
He clenched his fist under his sleeve and secretly breathed a sigh of relief. She probably didn't see his little action just now.
Judging from her curious expression, she probably only cares about that one question.
Why would you think that way?
He did intentionally imitate human behavior and tried to make his thinking more like that of humans. He even spent his time at work observing the people in this world.
Of course, this part is limited to observation and will not be studied. He keeps in mind his previous experience in modern society, where girls would call men they didn't like "old-fashioned".
What he needs to learn is not the antiques of this era.
Thinking of this, Wei Sheng Jiu Shi Jiu felt a little nervous. Was Qing Ai going to call him an old-fashioned person too?
Heartbreak seemed to happen in an instant, requiring only her next sentence.
“Because I see you’re slacking off,” Zhu Qing’ai pointed at the table, “There’s nothing on the table… yet you’re still not asleep…”
Wei Sheng Jiu Shi Jiu's heart skipped a beat. He just wanted to make a gift for his system to commemorate the centennial anniversary of their missions together.
It wouldn't be a surprise if it were discovered earlier.
The Greatest Achievements in Human Behavior teaches that surprises should be unexpected.
"Systems don't freeze up. If a system freezes up, it means there's a problem with the program, so you're like a person."
Wei Sheng Jiu Shi Jiu was relieved; he was fast enough, and he had just been facing away from the door.
By the way, I should thank this era for its wide sleeves.
A faint blush rose beneath his eyelids: "Thank you, Qing'ai."
"Next time you're daydreaming, you can ask me to join you," Zhu Qing'ai said with a grin, making a nonsensical remark.
After being in the system for a long time, she had almost forgotten what it felt like to be a human, so she was being serious when she said that.
Wei Sheng Jiu Shi Jiu really wanted to agree, but when he thought about the surprise he had only half-finished making, he regretfully held back. He couldn't bear to slack off at work.
After all, that time was for carrying out the task assigned by Qing'ai, so making the gift had to be moved to after get off work.
This invitation to just sit around in the dark came at a very inopportune time.
"I think I need to practice spacing out more. Once I've practiced it, Qing'ai can spacing out with me, okay?"
Zhu Qing'ai chuckled; it was the first time she had ever heard that daydreaming required practice.
However, considering Wei Sheng Jiu Jiu's special circumstances, she chose to spoil him.
"Okay, I'll wait for you."
In short, Wei Sheng Jiu Jiu wished he were still the system, still had the audio and video recording function, or at the very least, that the audio recording function could be retained so that this sentence could be recorded and saved.
Wei Sheng Jiujiu's face turned even redder. Zhu Qing'ai could clearly see the obvious blush, but she didn't think much of it. She would feel embarrassed if she told people that she still needed to practice spacing out.
"You've even learned to be shy, that's a great improvement!"
"Um, because..."
"Okay, get some rest. But don't be ashamed of not being able to space out. It's normal. You've only been a human twice. You'll learn after living a few more lifetimes."
Wei Sheng Jiujiu opened his mouth, but swallowed the rest of his words, watching helplessly as Zhu Qing'ai's figure disappeared, probably going back to the system space to play games.
He felt frustrated again, wishing he could be brave enough to speak up next time.
He wasn't sure whether that vague emotion, born from the soul of what was once just code, was etched into his soul or just a fleeting impulse.
Knowing too much isn't good either, Wei Sheng Jiu Shi Jiu thought. If he were still the system, he would be absolutely certain that this was an abnormal code that had never appeared before, representing his feelings for the host.
But now that there are physical effects, he can no longer control hormone production at will.
Perhaps he really did become human, hesitant, indecisive, struggling with choices, and weak.
The flaws that come from her aren't so bad, it's just that I feel unworthy of her.
A sigh faded into the darkness. Wei Sheng Jiu Shi Jiu stroked the small wooden carving in his hand, planning to sneak out to fish again tomorrow when Qing Ai went out.
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It wasn't until the afternoon that Wei Sheng Jiu Shi Jiu found this opportunity. Zhu Qing Ai had been organizing intelligence information in the space for a long time, including the various cities currently under Liu Bang's control.
Aside from Lü Zhi's intentional underhanded tactics, she listed everything else out; only she knew about the backdoor protection she had provided.
This information was just for archiving purposes; she didn't plan to tell Liu Bang unless he asked. What she really wanted Liu Bang to know was what happened yesterday.
The news of honoring the King of Chu as emperor would spread throughout the land sooner or later, and the enfeoffment would also be inevitable. Showing it to Liu Bang was simply to inform him in advance and give him some mental preparation.
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She went to see Liu Bang in the afternoon because she knew he was busy lately and might only have time in the afternoon.
Finding the person went quite smoothly; he was inside the Xianyang Palace, still issuing instructions on various palace affairs and reading the nonsense of his subordinates.
Liu Bang was quite exasperated. He thought to himself that it wasn't a good thing that the Grand Minister of Agriculture had invented paper, as these people were writing things that were getting longer and longer.
In order to showcase his talent, he even used ornate language that is not commonly used in formal written language.
Liu Bang was speechless, wondering why these people thought writing it this way would showcase their talent.
A well-written article doesn't necessarily mean the person is capable. Such flashy but impractical things are best left unread. What's infuriating is that some of these pieces of nonsense are like reading nothing at all.
He raised his hand to rub his temples, wondering if he should limit the number of words these people could write in their petitions.
Frustrated by the long and tedious paper, I threw a stack of papers away in a fit of pique. My gaze swept over the paper, and there it was… the hem of that skirt…
Could it be anyone else who appeared silently in his palace?
There is no one in the entire palace with such audacity.
Liu Bang felt a sudden urge to kneel, and quickly stood up, saying, "Ancestor!"
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