Three Towers Game

Chapter 377 The Kirin Seat

Lorenzo's hands were shaking.

He was driven by anger and fear, and also by the incomprehension he felt by the numbers.

This debt baffled him; how could it be so high?
How dare that bastard Yun Xinghe?

Does Wen Xishu know about this?

The score is 168.

Having accumulated 43 points in Zone D, he bid on the assets in Zone A, using 25 points, leaving him with 18 points. The assets in Zone A are worth 63 points, for a total of 81 points.

Final result——

After being shaded by the Wenxi tree, Zone D went from 43 points to owing 87 points.

Over the next three days, Lorenzo must arrange for people to work overtime to achieve a score of 87.

On average, it's 29 minutes a day, exactly two hours of overtime for each person.

Lorenzo wasn't unable to work overtime; in fact, although his employees' DR value was no longer visible, they were still capable of achieving an 87-point score.

However, Lorenzo absolutely cannot go to war lightly.

Firstly, it increases the points required. Secondly, the expedition decision may not be successful.

In other words, from this moment on, the assets of Yun Xinghe that Lorenzo acquired... are useless in terms of expedition level, and the score is negative.

Absolutely garbage! Absolutely garbage!

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Area C.

When it was discovered that the debt in Area A also belonged to Area D...

Tang Zhe suddenly understood.

No wonder Boss Wen didn't want it; it wasn't that he really couldn't afford it, but rather that he had calculated that Area A would incur debt.

Tang Zhe said:

"Boss Wen, I must admit that your decision was absolutely correct."

At this point, even those who had originally switched jobs from Area A were somewhat bewildered...

So their HP was actually financed by Yun Xinghe?

Clark Kent felt a lingering fear.

Yun Xinghe's loan definitely needs to be repaid... If he stays in Area A, the future will surely be like hell.

He couldn't help but ask:

How many points will Zone D owe?

Wen Xishu said:
"Currently, there are two ways to restore HP: one is the daily natural recovery of five points."

"As long as you successfully deduct 1 point for population maintenance, you can restore 5 points."

"Another method is to buy medicine from vending machines, but it's not cost-effective. It requires 3.33 points to exchange for 1 HP."

Wen Xishu had already tested this data when Shen Changfeng was working overtime.

"In my memory, Yun Xinghe almost never bought medicine. Not almost... but he never bought any."

"Yun Xinghe's scores for the first three days were as follows: 70 points on the first day, 87 points on the second day, and 74 points on the third day."

"In other words, I didn't consider the fourth day because Yun Xinghe received the personnel from Area B on the fourth day."

"Looking at the first three days alone, Yun Xinghe earned 39 overtime points on the first day, 55 points on the second day, and 42 points on the third day. In other words, he earned a total of 136 overtime points over these three days."

"Working overtime for one hour earns you 0.5 points and deducts 5 HP, which means you lose a total of 1360 HP."

"It's almost fair to say that Yun Xinghe nearly killed you all in just three days. Of course, that's an average; some of you worked harder than others."

"Yun Xinghe definitely prioritized using the loans on people who worked a lot of overtime."

"I also asked the veteran employees in Area A about the HP of the deceased Peng Shan and Zeratan. Peng Shan had 30 HP and Zeratan had 10 HP."

"Out of 1360 HP, these two dead people account for 160 points. If you remove these two, you should have deducted 1200 points."

"In the first three days, 28 of you survived, with a total of 2800 life points. The remaining total life points for the 28 of you are 1600."

"The average person has 57.143 HP, which is close to half a life."

"But I've noticed that the average life points of these 28 long-term employees don't match up; the calculated average is actually 69.1."

"In other words, Yun Xinghe borrowed a total of 336 life points!"

"As I mentioned earlier, buying medicine costs 1 point for 3 HP points."

"So if it's this price, then the debt in District D would be 112 points."

"But it's definitely more than that."

"Because the cost-effectiveness of loans is inevitably lower than that of medicine; the disadvantage of loans lies in their low cost-effectiveness. But why did Yun Xinghe still choose to take out a loan?"

"Because loan approvals don't immediately deduct points. But choosing medication to treat employees will immediately deduct points."

"In order to maintain the expedition rating, Yun Xinghe naturally cannot spend points to buy medicine in the early stage, and can only take out loans."

"Loans have a time lag; current consumption will only be deducted ten days later."

"Although it's not cost-effective, Yun Xinghe might be able to use the war to pay off the loan in ten days."

"Just like those countries that love war, when their own country has debt problems, they find an excuse to attack other countries."

Wen Xishu paused for a moment, then said with a smile:

"I guess... the loan price is about 2 cents per hp."

"If I'm not mistaken, then District D owes at least 168 points. Subtracting District D's original score, District D needs to gain 87 points within three days."

Clark opened his mouth slightly, somewhat surprised.

Boss Wen's observation skills are truly phenomenal; how does he remember so many details?

It's important to know that many things only flash by on an electronic screen and cannot be retrieved afterward...

But he seems to have a photographic memory.

Is his skill in cheating due to his cheat-level memory and observation skills?

After this analysis, everyone was completely convinced of Wen Xishu's abilities.

Tang Zhe said:

"Sector D should behave itself now, right?"

Wen Xishu looked at the electronic screen and said:
"Different bosses have different styles. District D isn't that bad. They pursue profits, but they are still relatively restrained."

"I need someone to go to District D to deliver some messages and give some deterrence, so that we can ensure that everyone can live in peace from now on."

"The game will be over soon. Is there anyone here willing to go?"

Tang Zhe smiled:
"I'll go, I'm the most suitable one. After all, I've been there once."

Clark and Vivi Lee were still too slow.

Wen Xishu nodded and said:

"Go ahead. You know what to say."

"Also, some employees will have to work overtime tonight. Don't worry, the overtime points will be in your own hands. Just don't know about Section D. These points are to protect you from getting beaten up."

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Area D.

Tang Zhe certainly knew what to say.

He explained Wen Xishu's calculations to Lorenzo. This also let Lorenzo know about the "old, weak, sick, and disabled" people from Area A—

It's not as "old, weak, sick, or disabled" as you might imagine.

The debt from the loan went to District D, but the borrowed HP went to the employees.

They went from having 57 points of health to almost 69 points of health.

This means telling Lorenzo that we can work overtime, that we will work overtime tonight.

In other words, after tonight, our score will be far ahead of yours. If you want to go on the expedition, you'd better think carefully about whether you are qualified to go.

Will the expedition fail?

After saying this, Tang Zhe added:

“If you behave yourselves and behave yourselves, we will not impose any sanctions on District D.”

Subsequently, Tang Zhe safely returned to Area C.

Although Lorenzo was furious, he also knew that the population of Wenxishu was not inflated, and many people were able to work overtime.

So regardless of population, points, or potential... Wen Xishu is above him.

For Lorenzo now, the best strategy is to maintain peace.

This isn't because he loves peace; a large part of his reason for acquiring the assets in Area A was its "expeditionary strength." But now, the team strength in Area C is beyond his reach.

He's not peaceful, but Wen Xishu can help him achieve nuclear peace.

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Time begins to pass.

On the eighth day, a new variable appeared in the game: the dual-boss system.

On the eighth day, a new boss will be added to the game.

The team is jointly managed by two bosses.

Employees can vote for their desired second boss.

The second boss has the same authority as the first boss, but will divide the team into two halves, each with an equal population, and will take away half of the first boss's unallocated points.

Wen Xishu sensed the game's sinister intentions...

If Area A and Area B were still alive, those two lousy bosses would probably start fighting amongst themselves.

However, there was no internal strife in areas C and D.

Everyone in Zone D was misled.

Even if a boss appears, he is merely Lorenzo's puppet.

In Zone C, Wen Xishu appointed Tang Zhe as the boss, and no one dared to vote against it.

Tang Zhe has no ambition and no desire to conquer, which is why he is immune to Lorenzo's seduction.

Secondly, Tang Zhe was good at calculation.

Tang Zhe also understood that the Second Boss rule was created to check and balance the First Boss.

If the number one boss is not skilled enough, then the number two boss may cause internal strife.

This introduces many variables.

Ke Wenxi is a boss that everyone admires.

Especially after comparing Zones A and B, everyone admired Boss Wen Xishu even more.

Tang Zhe had no ambition to seize power, and even if he did, he knew he was no match for Boss Wen.

Thus, the second-in-command system on its eighth day did not cause any ripples in the CD area.

On the tenth day, Lorenzo, the boss of District D, sent a declaration.

[Sector D issues a statement to District C: Thank you for your help.]

On the tenth day, the debt in Zone D was paid off.

But there's no doubt that Zone D is already in a precarious state. Earning 87 points in three days has caused many employees' DR values ​​to plummet.

Even when manipulated, Lorenzo's only goal was to increase their loyalty.

Employees like D02 and D03 are able to maintain their thinking and judgment abilities.

Simply put, the employees in Zone D were only implanted with the underlying code that "must be loyal to their superiors," but in essence, they were still themselves.

Area D is grateful for the help because Area C really didn't take any action against them.

The score difference between the two has now reached three digits.

The D area has five points available, but Wen Xishu already has over one hundred points.

Unless they work themselves to the bone and spare no expense, it's impossible for Zone D to launch an expedition.

If they cannot surpass the score, Zone D will have to accept defeat.

Lying down might actually allow him to retain some dignity in the end.

The turning points on the sixth and seventh days changed hands multiple times, but in the end, the victory still belonged to Wen Xishu.

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The next few days were peaceful and uneventful.

The game has added several new elements, such as selecting outstanding employees who can enjoy the privilege of having an overtime score coefficient of 1.5.

For example, employees can rate their bosses, such as Boss Number One, Boss Number Two, etc.

On the eighteenth day, the game takes a slight turn: Boss Number One will disappear for three days. Then, on the twenty-first day, Boss Number Two will disappear for three days.

If these aspects were placed in a highly competitive area... it would likely change the outcome of the game.

But the dominance of Area C is too strong.

So these steps had absolutely no impact on the situation.

However, Wen Xishu did encounter some things during the three days he disappeared.

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Day 18.

A message appeared at Wen Xishu's workstation: "The boss is going on an overseas trip." Accepting the task would cause the boss to disappear for three days.

Wen Xishu knew that all of these tasks were tests of the boss's ability to unite people and manage his team.

He has confidence in his team.

So he accepted the mission.

The Wenxi Tree has disappeared.

On the electronic screen, everyone saw: "Boss Number One is away for three days. During these three days, Boss Number Two will be in charge of everything and will have absolute control over the three days."

In other teams, it might happen that the second boss eliminates dissidents and forces the first boss's subordinates to work overtime for those three days.

But Wen Xishu's team is very self-disciplined.

Although some people had thought about taking points at this time, it remained just a thought, and no one dared to voice their thoughts to Tang Zhe.

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Suddenly, light appeared in the pitch-black space.

The game continued, and Wen Xishu was not worried that the team would run into problems.

Now, his attention is not on the team, but on the man in front of him.

"Let's go, Boss Wen... or should I call you Fourteen?"

"Oh, let me introduce myself. My name is Thirteen. Ghost Thirteen."

The man, dressed in a suit, looked lifeless and sickly, seemingly uninterested in anything.

But Wen Xishu could sense that this person was very powerful.

It's the kind of creature you have to run away from if you encounter it in the Tower of Slaughter.

"Where am I going? You call me Fourteen... does this mean I've been accepted by the Three Towers Company?" Wen Xishu asked.

Gui Shisan nodded:

"Let's talk as we walk."

Gui Shisan began to lead the way.

Although Wen Xishu possessed three phases, he didn't know if he could defeat Gui Shisan.

If I were fourteen...

Does that mean there are only thirteen people ahead of us?
This company only has thirteen people?
Wen Xishu remained silent, but Gui Shisan spoke first:

"Generally speaking, you should be locked up for three days. During these three days, you may lose power and be overthrown by the second boss."

"But as the boss, you are more stable than any of us thought. There are actually two more game-related incidents coming up, but neither of them can threaten you."

"You're too cautious. So much so that Gui Er won't allow you to be put in solitary confinement. It's strange, why is he so good to you?"

Wen Xishu didn't understand, but he knew that he had done a pretty good job in the game.

Am I considered a full-time employee now?

Gui Shisan nodded:

"It will happen soon."

In fact, what Gui Shisan didn't say was that Wen Xishu was more capable than the regular employees, because those who could get the numerical code names were members of the special operations team.

"Now that we'll be colleagues, could you tell me what Santai Company does?" Wen Xishu couldn't help but ask.

Gui Shisan said:
"Lord Qilin will tell you."

Wen Xishu was taken aback:
"The Monoceros?"

Gui Shisan was a little surprised. He turned around and looked at Wen Xishu with some confusion:
"You know Lord Qilin?"

(End of this chapter)