Survival Game: Call Me an Honest Businessman

Ling fell into deep thought.

But his expression remained incomprehensible.

Li Zhi understood her incomprehension.

Most people who grow up in extreme environments can only think of two options when faced with changes in relationships: compromise or a complete break.

Because they themselves have never been accepted or taught how to face their own needs and the needs of others, or how to understand the differences between different people.

Most importantly, such people often lack a relationship that provides them with a sense of security.

Ling's upbringing was very extreme.

Li Zhi felt that she had taken the straightest path out of all the detours in the world, and that's how she turned out the way she is now.

Li Zhi pulled Ling to sit on the rocks, half-wet from the splashing water of the waterfall: "Just like one day, if we have a fight because of our different positions, and it gets even fiercer than it is between Celia and me now, I will still believe that you absolutely still consider me a friend. It's just that you have your own reasons that you have no choice or cannot back down."

Ling raised her eyes: "Even if... the Feathered Spirit Clan and the Human Clan go to war?"

Li Zhi nodded; "Even if the Feathered Spirit Clan and the Human Clan go to war."

Ling: "Even if I'm not as good as you imagine?"

Li Zhi: "Even if you're not as good as I imagine... but then again, how do you know what I imagine you to be like? And how do you know if I imagine you to be good enough? Maybe in my imagination, you're not so good?"

Ling said bluntly, "I can sense that you think I'm doing well."

Li Zhi admitted without hesitation, "You're right. I liked you the moment I saw you. You're the kind of friend I want to make."

"But it's not what I imagined. You really are great, and I see a reflection of my past self in you. To put it another way, I like you just like I like myself. I will never betray myself, and I will always understand myself. So, I will always consider you a friend."

Li Zhi made no attempt to hide the narcissism in his tone.

Ling paused for a moment, then smiled faintly: "Then I hope that in the future I can be like you now, always clearly knowing what I want, and always able to discern the true feelings beneath a stance."

After Ling left, the gossip that Li Zhi had previously spread and the video leaked by Cong Ying had already started to spread.

Especially in the Dongqi chat area, messages are refreshed extremely quickly; you can't even see the ones at the top in the blink of an eye.

One second we were talking about the leaderboard, the trial area, and the second batch of humans being released, and now each message costs 1 copper coin and is being refreshed rather slowly.

But the news of Li Zhihe's falling out with his biggest backer, Xi Liya, instantly ignited the chat area.

[Breaking news! I'd call this the biggest scandal in the entire Apocalypse Continent! Samsung, a five-cost unit, and her forging clan teacher, along with her biggest backer, are tearing each other apart at a meeting over shares in the exchange!]

[Really? How did you know about such a top-secret meeting?]

[I know! It's true! Yesterday, Bu Wangwei announced a day off, and some people felt something was up. That paparazzi guy went and camped out on the mountain next to Bu Wangwei. I heard he made a super-HD camera and filmed everything crystal clear! DM me for the video! 1 silver!]

[I remember! Yesterday someone said they were a paparazzi on Earth and were going to stake out the "Never Forget the Vigil" area. Did they actually manage to get a spot? That's impossible. I remember security at the "Never Forget the Vigil" is quite strict, and even if they got a photo, they wouldn't hear it, right?]

[Who cares about security! I just want to watch the drama unfold! Is it really over? Will that Samsung-5 exchange still be able to open? I'm opening my shop tomorrow.]

[Hhhhh I remember too, mainly because the dates are so easy to remember: opening ceremony, lord rankings, and the three major rankings. For three consecutive days, there was gossip every day. Our whole guild was looking for resources in the trial area, and whenever we rested, we would gossip about these three things, since they all seemed to be related to three-star, five-cost characters.]

[You're right, the opening and the three major rankings might be related to the three-star, five-cost system, but what does the lord ranking have to do with it? With her tiny territory?]

[The person upstairs clearly isn't keeping up with current events; they've expanded it despite the dangers. It seems to be eight or nine thousand square meters now, which is no small place.]

[You say I'm not following the facts? Do you even know how large the official territory is? The territory of Buwangwei is nothing compared to the official territory; don't even bother comparing them, it's an insult to the authorities.]

[That's true. I have friends within the organization. The official organization currently has three major territories, although they are divided among three lords. The smallest one is still over a thousand acres, which is incomparable to the three-star, five-cost territories. You can't even compete with the moon landing. The official organization is determined to take over the lord rankings.]

[One silver coin was enough! They've truly broken ties! Celia of the Forging Clan slammed her fist on the table and stormed off! Although it's unclear what she said in the video, judging from the atmosphere—the dragons, holy descendants, dark descendants, winged spirits, and scaled beings at the table didn't dare utter a word—you can imagine how intense it was.]

[Does anyone have a video with audio? I'm so curious! I'd buy this video with my entire fortune! Even if my net worth can't buy me the opening of an exchange, I can at least get some juicy gossip, right?]

[Yes, the information hall in the Green Market sells replica Memory Stones for 50 gold each. They automatically destroy themselves after being viewed. Many races have sent people to buy them. If you can afford it, you can buy one too.]

[50 gold coins... There's definitely a gap between me and the pros. I only have 5 gold coins in total...]

[I only have 2 gold, 79 silver, and 91 bronze. What did I say?]

[Upstairs, isn't it a bad idea to reveal your financial situation directly in the chat area?]

[Haha, if anyone dares to come and rob me for these 2 gold coins, I'll let them. I'm in Swamp Trial Zone 11, Area 179. Come and rob me!]

[Aaaaaah! Anyone want to crowdfund 50 gold coins?! I really want to see that video! I'm willing to contribute 10 gold coins, and everyone else only needs 1 gold coin each. I'll use my mind to input all the text and distribute it to the other contributors. Anyone want to join?]

[Yes, count me in!]

[DM me!]

Count me in too!

[Me! Me! Me!]

[That's enough, we don't need you anymore.]

I want to watch it too!

[It seems there are other people sharing videos; let's find more people to team up with.]

Zhao Xiao, who came with Canghai and the others, sent the meeting minutes that Bai Ge had prepared to the group she had just created, and then turned around and said in a strong voice:

"Boss! Another 50 gold coins have come in! I've already transferred 1 gold coin as my share! I love you, boss! I love you, 'Never Forget the Danger'! I love making money! I love you like a mouse loves its mate..."

"Did you know I have an employee at the Wilderness Market who's a mouse named Rice?"

"have no idea."

"You look terrifying, so if you sing again, I'll deduct 50% of your share as compensation for my emotional distress."

Zhao Xiao made a heart shape with her hands: "Okay, boss, I'm not singing anymore, boss. I just wanted to say that the moon represents my heart~"