Draw

Ai Mili pulled hard again, but Cheng Shuili still did not let go. It was a draw for now, but if they kept fighting, the outcome would be uncertain.

That was enough.

If Ai Mili had truly handed over all her supplies just now, it would have meant she was either weak-willed or hypocritical.

If she had simply surrendered, it would have shown a lack of backbone.

Cheng Shuili had noticed long ago that Ai Mili had a dagger tucked behind her waist, yet she never drew it. This proved she had never intended to take Cheng Shuili's life.

That was enough! Her character was acceptable!

A mercenary! Wouldn't that be exactly what she needed?

She wouldn't have to handle the killing herself in the future!

Cheng Shuili discussed it with her properly: "Alright, alright. I'm letting go now, but you can't make another move."

Ai Mili frowned. She felt that continuing this stalemate was pointless. It was too hot outside, and she felt like she was on the verge of heatstroke after just this short while.

Cheng Shuili's constitution was higher, and her heat resistance was better.

Therefore, while Ai Mili was covered in sweat, Cheng Shuili had only broken into a light perspiration.

"You are truly inexplicable."

Ai Mili pulled back again. Cheng Shuili, certain that she would not attack again, silently released her grip.

Cheng Shuili felt secretly delighted. She had always lacked confidence before, feeling that even if her attributes were higher than those of trained fighters, she might not be able to beat them.

Having tested it today, she realized that having great strength was truly wonderful.

Hehe.

"I happen to be missing a talent like you. Do you want to join me?"

Cheng Shuili raised an eyebrow and patted Ai Mili on the shoulder.

This gesture and the way she said it were quite roguish.

Ai Mili, who had been frowning just a moment ago, furrowed her brows even deeper at this, "Join you?"

Only then did Cheng Shuili realize her phrasing might be ambiguous, "I don't do anything immoral. We share information in the team and occasionally cover a meal or two. Besides me, there's a cook, a profiteer, and a mascot. If you join, you'll be the muscle."

Cheng Shuili spread her hands, not meaning to force her.

Things like this depend on fate; a twisted melon is never sweet, and one cannot trust someone who isn't sincere.

She still had to let Ai Mili choose for herself.

"I understand the cook, but are the profiteer and the mascot... some kind of new profession?"

Cheng Shuili: "..."

She had expected Ai Mili to ask how many meals were provided, or what kind of information they had, or other useful questions.

She never expected that was all she cared about.

Perhaps noticing that Cheng Shuili had no intention of answering, Ai Mili eventually reached out a hand silently and said, "Then I'll join you. Boss, is that what I should call you? Ai Lin, reporting to you."

"No need to be so formal."

Cheng Shuili shook the hand she extended. They touched and pulled away immediately; as long as the courtesy was fulfilled, holding on any longer would just be too hot.

Cheng Shuili didn't say much else and immediately ducked back into her shopping cart.

Ai Lin hesitated outside for a while, seemingly torn about whether to follow Cheng Shuili, but recalling how efficiently she had closed her door, she eventually returned to her own vehicle.

So she joined? It didn't feel like anything had changed.

Was it just a verbal agreement?

Was there really food to eat?

Just as she was thinking this, she received a group chat invitation from Cheng Shuili.

A group chat!

She hadn't seen a group chat since the game started!

Ai Lin was a bit excited. She pulled out a piece of paper to wipe her hands before clicking the invitation.

【Xinxue Chuji】: A newcomer has arrived?

Xinxue Chuji?

Ai Lin had seen this name before. When she was watching the drama surrounding Ren Dan Ru Ju, someone had said that Xinxue Chuji was notorious.

But Ai Lin thought this person must have made a lot of money, otherwise, she wouldn't have such a reputation.

So it was because she had information from the Crow, no wonder...

Does that mean she is the profiteer?

【Liang Shanbo vs. Pig】: Did the boss bring someone new in? Is it a brother or a sister?

Although this person had only said one sentence, Ai Lin could already tell that the mascot was definitely them.

【Wanyi】: Where is the Crow? Didn't you say the Crow went to kill someone? How did she have time to invite someone into the group?

That just left the cook.

Ai Lin nodded silently. This team configuration was decent, and with her, it would be like adding wings to a tiger. Life ahead should be a bit more comfortable.

Cheng Shuili propped her chin on her hand and waited for a while. Seeing that Ai Lin hadn't spoken, she had no choice but to tag her in the group.

【Angry Crow Takes Flight】: @Ai Mili, say something.

【Xinxue Chuji】: !!! Ai Mili? Isn't that the one?? The one who kills people to seize treasure?!!

【Wanyi】: Since the boss brought her into the group, could she be a bad person?

【Liang Shanbo vs. Pig】: Wanyi sister is right.

Ai Lin had already organized her words, but suddenly being tagged by Cheng Shuili made her nervous again. She forgot what she had planned to say and could only silently type, "It's me."

【Xinxue Chuji】: ???

Ai Lin fell silent again.

A cold wind seemed to blow through the group chat.

Cheng Shuili even found it a bit eerie.

How could someone be a chatterbox in real life but have social anxiety online?

Ai Lin stood up and looked at Cheng Shuili sitting in the car next to her. The look in her eyes conveyed only one thing: "Boss! Save me!"

Cheng Shuili: "..."

She hadn't been like this when they were fighting earlier!

Cheng Shuili resignedly acted as a repeater, repeating everything Ai Lin had just told her in the group.

【Xinxue Chuji】: So that's how it is.

【Wanyi】: She certainly deserved to die.

【Liang Shanbo vs. Pig】: In that case, Ai Lin sister must be very strong, right?

【Angry Crow Takes Flight】: She fought to a draw with me.

After sending the message, Cheng Shuili felt a bit embarrassed. That statement seemed a bit boastful.

Ai Lin stared at the message for a while and silently expressed her agreement.

【Ai Mili】: The Crow is very strong.

【Xinxue Chuji】: She spoke again! How great!

【Wanyi】: @Angry Crow Takes Flight, a newcomer has arrived. Should we make a good meal at noon to welcome her?

That would be very ceremonial.

Cheng Shuili had no objections, and Liang Shanbo and Xinxue were overjoyed.

【Xinxue Chuji】: @Ai Mili, sister, you will definitely fall in love with Wanyi sister's cooking! (Image) (Image) (Image), this is the food Wanyi sister made before. Doesn't it look fragrant? It actually tastes even better!

【Liang Shanbo vs. Pig】: That's right! You will definitely love Wanyi sister's cooking!

【Wanyi】: Don't be so polite.

This was the composure of an experienced cook.

Cheng Shuili turned her head to look at Ai Lin beside her, only then noticing that her face and neck were red. This...

Cheng Shuili: "???"

Never mind. Such symptoms were too uncommon; they counted as a difficult and miscellaneous disease that probably couldn't be cured for a while.

The highway merge had finally ended.

Cheng Shuili ducked into the driver's seat and stepped on the gas to start moving forward!

She had wasted quite a lot of time today; she needed to drive faster.

Xinxue Chuji waited for a long while without getting a reply from Ai Lin, and realizing that she might have social anxiety, she stopped waiting for a response.

How strange, this person had been quite normal when speaking in the regional channel, hadn't she?

Could it be that she only felt uncomfortable in a small group?

Thinking this, Xinxue opened the regional channel to check the latest news.