The Explosive and Badly Ended Stand-in Story (Sixteen)
"How did you die?"
"He was severely burned by the explosion and then died of shock."
The survival rate of patients with extremely severe burns is only about 10%-20%, especially for unlucky people like Jiang Yuanshi, whose burn area is as high as 75%.
"But according to the records, you completed skin grafting and survived seventeen infections." The system flipped through its data memory. "In the hospital at the time, you were hailed as a lucky miracle worker."
Jiang Yuanshi responded, "But unfortunately, the lucky guy wasn't lucky enough and died from too many complications."
The system asked without thinking: "Why?"
"...?" Jiang Yuanshi didn't quite understand the system's question and looked puzzled. "Mr. System, humans are very fragile. After this dangerous period, there will be another dangerous period."
The system didn't address the question again, but simply changed the subject. It asked, "Do you want to live?"
Jiang Yuanshi raised his eyebrows, "Normally, no one wants to die."
But it's not normal. The system cannot retrieve the host's images before his death. He searches for pictures of burn patients after recovery. Even if a person survives with extremely severe burns, the skin of the body cannot be restored to normal. His gaze turns from the pictures to the host.
Jiang Yuanshi rested his left elbow on the small table on the bed, his hand supporting his face. His other hand rested on the mouse, his index finger fiddling with the scroll wheel. He looked languid. The light from the computer screen shone on his intact face. It was clearly Jiang Yuan's appearance, but now it exuded an unusual youthfulness. Jiang Yuanshi said, "But I shouldn't be considered abnormal. After all, I'm just average looking. Burning like that would only make me uglier and make life more painful."
The system agreed with the former, but was puzzled by the latter. "Host, why do you have such an evaluation of your appearance?"
Jiang Yuanshi turned his head and said, "Everyone around me says so."
System: "What does 'people around you' refer to?"
Jiang Yuanshi: "My parents said that with your appearance, it would be better for you to focus on your studies."
This statement wasn't explicit, so the system made a reasonable guess, "Perhaps they're worried that your appearance might make you prone to premature love, which would affect your grades."
Jiang Yuanshi blinked and smiled, saying, "No, I can still tell the difference. This might be what the teacher meant, but unfortunately, no one except my family has ever said this to me since I was a child. But my family members are serious. They really think I'm average, and over time, I've come to think so too."
Although the system is not human, it still has basic aesthetic sense. When it switches modes, Jiang Yuanshi's original form appears before its eyes, and... no creature can possibly find his appearance ordinary.
How can we teach people to look at their appearance objectively?
The system searched the database and came to the following conclusions: 1. Let the other party hear more correct evaluations from others, 2. Look in the mirror more often and find your own strengths... There were so many suggestions that the system simply printed them out as a list and showed them to Jiang Yuanshi in his mind.
Jiang Yuanshi was stunned for a moment and didn't say anything. The system said, "You need to have a clear understanding of yourself. You are not ordinary. Your own conditions have surpassed more than 90% of humans."
...Jiang Yuanshi said, "That's a bit exaggerated, Mr. System. Ninety percent isn't necessary."
The system refuted and told Jiang Yuanshi to stand up and look in the mirror. Jiang Yuanshi sighed helplessly, "Thank you for your kindness, but when I look in the mirror now, I also look like Jiang Yuan. It's of no use to me."
The system came up with another plan, "I can adjust your vision for you, so that when you look in the mirror, you will see your own face."
Jiang Yuanshi held his forehead with his hand and said, "No, actually I don't like looking in the mirror."
"Then I'll find another way for you." The system was too serious, as if it was determined to correct its own thoughts. As it listed the strategies, it heard Jiang Yuan say, "Thank you, but actually, I lied. I know I'm not bad looking, but humans always speak politely. So... well... I'm sorry."
The system stopped, and Shen Shi, who was controlling it, looked more and more resentful, while Jiang Yuanshi spoke more and more quietly.
System: "So you know you're very good-looking, right?"
Jiang Yuanshi: "Yeah...right? Although I've been alone since I was a child, there are still many people who confessed to me."
The system continued to stare at Jiang Yuanshi, who then said cautiously, "I'm sorry. I won't do it again."
The system didn't answer, but simply asked, "Is this the usual politeness in human conversation?"
"It depends on the person, but most of the time I don't brag, except for my very close friends."
"What would a bad friend say?"
Jiang Yuanshi said: "They would brag about themselves, and then the other party would mock them and tell them to go on playing, or they would directly acknowledge the compliments and ask them to call them daddy or something. In any case, the end result would be a fight."
Jiang Yuanshi's tone was natural, as if he had experienced it himself, but the system remembered that the host had just said that he had always been alone. Jiang Yuanshi replied: "I don't have any friends, but I have eyes. I remember after seeing a lot."
"Ah, Gu's sent a lawyer's letter and is preparing to sue us." Jiang Yuanshi scrolled through the pages, "Can they really find the person? Sending a lawyer's letter is so easy, it's like locking the enemy in the void."
“What are you going to do next?”
"Mr. System, please help me connect to the surveillance camera over there. I want to see what he plans to do."
"Okay. Also, the system cannot fully understand human relationships and social conventions. Please answer questions directly in the future."
Jiang Yuanshi agreed honestly, but his credit in the system had already been overdrawn.
The system switched to another screen, and the map on the wall changed. The light dimmed, and Jiang Yuanshi heard the other party ask him again, "Do you really have a clear understanding of yourself?"
"Of course." Jiang Yuanshi replied.
The surveillance camera in Gu Group’s office lit up.
Gu Zhi opened the door and walked in, followed by several subordinates.
Click—the door closed.
The man, who was originally neatly dressed in a suit and tie, pulled his tie and kicked the sofa with a loud, dull sound.
"A bunch of old stuff." As soon as the hot search came out, Gu Zhi realized that it was Jiang Yuan's doing, but after hesitating for a moment, he returned to the company and convened an emergency board meeting.
According to the original procedure, they would contact the higher-ups and find a few scapegoats to take the blame and that would be it. Everything was going on as usual. However, halfway through, the old man who held a large stake on the board of directors went out to answer a phone call and came back to act abnormally. He said that the public opinion was too strong and there was no use for scapegoats. In order to prevent the last bloodline of the Gu family from getting into trouble, he suggested finding a temporary agent to temporarily sit on the throne of the group's CEO.
Isn't this obviously pushing Gu Zhi to the guillotine? Once he agrees, all the spearheads will be pointed at him.
He is the only successor to the Gu family, and the rest are outsiders. How could he give up the position he has spent so many years climbing to?
Soon, the board of directors will meet again and vote to decide. Gu Zhifang sent someone to sound out the situation and found that most of the old men on the board gave ambiguous answers, which was completely different from how they were when they nominated him.
Gu Zhi pounded the table in anger. How could something he had earned through years of hardship and perseverance be...
The young man was known for his rationality and composure, but now his face was filled with anger. He turned to the secretary beside him and asked, "Did you find the IP address I asked you to find?"
The secretary calmly replied, "I'm sorry, Mr. Gu, but the other party is very skilled and it will take some time."
Gu Zhi turned around and asked, "Another fake IP?"
Secretary: "It's a marketing number, yes, but—ugh!"
The secretary's voice suddenly stopped. A loud crash was heard in the room. Gu Zhi grabbed the other person's hair and slammed it on the table. He picked it up again and said fiercely, "But what?"
The secretary raised his head high, a large red spot on his forehead, and continued to answer: "But the IP address of the person who whistleblower of the bombing is real, and we have urgently sent someone to find him."
Gu Zhi pulled the man's hair condescendingly, "I'm in a bad mood right now. If you can't find something useful this time, you know what will happen to you."
"yes……"
"Don't just come and go. If you can't catch him, then you're him. But..." Gu Zhi looked at the secretary's calm expression and laughed, "But we can switch. After all, you helped my father and now you're helping me. I can't be ungrateful. Out of old friendship, why not just let Secretary Zhou's family take his place? What do you think, Secretary Zhou?"
Secretary Zhou's calm expression was then tinged with panic. "Mr. Gu, Mr. Gu, we will do everything we can to find the person. Please let my family go."
Gu Zhi admired the other party's flustered and humble appearance, and his mood suddenly improved. He loosened his grip and the secretary fell to the ground. Gu Zhi bent down and reached out to help the other party, saying with concern, "Secretary Zhou, why did you fall to the ground? Don't be afraid, I was just joking."
Gu Zhi switched between politeness and violence with ease. Secretary Zhou was unable to resist and could only pretend to be in agreement with Gu Zhi as he slowly stood up and retreated to the line standing aside.
Gu Zhi wiped his hands with a silver handkerchief and said slowly, "Send a few people to arrest Jiang Yuan."
"Um... Mr. Gu, Jiang Yuan is in the Shen family's hospital. If we act rashly, it will be difficult to explain to the Shen family."
Gu Zhi looked at the person who spoke and said, "Then please, in my name, invite Shen Shi to have a cup of tea with you."
"……yes."
In the surveillance video, the subordinates were sent out by Gu Zhi. Gu Zhi was alone in the office. He stared at the handkerchief in his hand, clenched his fist and pressed his fingertips against his palm, as if the slender beating feeling was still there.
Jiang Yuan...
"Even if time goes back, the world consciousness will always be on my side." Gu Zhi murmured.
World consciousness?
The other party's whispers were clearly recorded by the surveillance camera. Although no one knew why there was a surveillance camera in the president's office, it could be judged that Gu Zhi had fully awakened and even understood this novel world better than him.
But it’s very strange, why does the other party conclude that the world consciousness will definitely stand on his side?
"Mr. System, will the world consciousness communicate with the characters in the world?" Jiang Yuanshi asked.
System: "Sorry, the system is not authorized to know this question. We are submitting an application for you."
I knew it was like this.
Jiang Yuanshi replayed the surveillance footage and took a few more glances at Secretary Zhou.
Jiang Yuanshi pointed at the other person and said to the system, "Do you think Secretary Zhou looks like someone?"
The other person was thin and had a scholarly air.
The system observation concluded: "This NPC is highly similar to Shen Shi and Jiang Yuan."
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