Xu An

Success! Looks like I was right.

Li Xingyan

What do you mean? Could it be... you found a loophole in the rules!? (Tentatively asking in a low voice)

Xu An

(A barely perceptible nod)

[Mechanical voice resumes]

"After successfully forming a team, you will each have four cards in front of you. If either player plays a Joker, the team with the smaller card survives; otherwise, the player with the smaller card is eliminated."

Li Xingyan

Four cards, two Jokers, only a fifty percent chance! They're trying to eliminate us all as a team! (Angry)

Xu An

If we prepare for the worst... a fifty percent chance isn't low. We have to take the gamble! (Looks firmly at Li Xingyan)

The survival game between players Xu An and Li Xingyan has officially begun. Please flip your cards in two minutes.

Li Xingyan

I have absolutely no idea how to draw cards... What should I do? (Looking anxiously at the two unknown cards in front of her, unsure of which to choose)

Xu An

Believe in your abilities. Human potential is limitless. (Rubbing his temples, he thoughtfully taps two different cards.) In adversity... people often find a way to survive! (Looking up at the bewildered Li Xingyan opposite him)

Two minutes left...

Li Xingyan

Okay! (Forcing herself to calm down) Then... I'll choose! (Slowly reaching out to draw a card)

Xu An

(Drawing a card)

Li Xingyan

I have a question! If I remember correctly, there's one last chance to ask a question this round. (She puts down her cards, her brown eyes stubbornly fixed on the game administrator.)

Guo Qidi

Indeed... but are you sure you want to ask? What if that person is lying to us?! (She looks at her worriedly.)

[A mechanical voice suddenly sounds]

▲Supplementary reminder: Lying is prohibited by the administrator!

Xu An

(His ring finger, which was touching a card, pauses for a moment before returning to normal as if nothing had happened.) Inner monologue: As expected, the administrator forbids sarcasm. It's a pity Zhao Lei from the previous group was too impulsive... but to survive, he wouldn't think that far ahead.

Li Xingyan

My question is... are there any cards of the same suit and number that match, excluding the Jokers? (She looks directly into the game administrator's eyes with a serious expression.)

Wang Sijia

(Inwardly shocked) That's a good question, amazing!

All-rounder

Game Administrator: No (replying to Li Xingyan in a cold voice)

Everyone gasped in surprise, even Xu An was startled.

Xu An

(Pulls out a tissue and wipes his palms) What about you? Have you made your choice?

Li Xingyan

Of course I've decided! I won't give up until the very end! I'll take one more gamble... I choose this card! (Li Xingyan pushes the card opposite Xu An's forward)

Drawing cards complete, card selection complete, please flip your cards!

Xu An

(Seriously and solemnly flips over his card) Little Joker (exhales softly)

Li Xingyan

(Fingers tremble slightly as she flips over her card) Big...Big Joker (Looks at the card in front of her in disbelief)

Universal Character

Game Administrator: The competition between players Xu An and Li Xingyan has ended. The Big and Little Jokers have been successfully determined. Players Xu An and Li Xingyan have successfully survived!

Players Xu An and Li Xingyan teamed up for a competition. The two players have completed their competition. Congratulations to players Xu An and Li Xingyan for successfully surviving!

Zhao Xue

Why didn't you save my brother... You and she could have both survived, why didn't you stop it!? (Looks at Xu An with red and swollen eyes)

Xu An

(Looks silently at Zhao Xue, whose eyes are red and her face is streaked with tears)

Li Xingyan

Zhao Xue! (Slams her hand on the table and stands up) Are you really stupid or just too kind? Your brother had already successfully formed a team, and the rules stated that anyone found covering for someone would be eliminated! Asking him to stop it was like asking him to commit suicide! (Angrily)

Li Jiong

Then how did you two survive by the skin of your teeth? (Curiously asks Xu An)

Xu An

(Stands up and walks to Li Jiong, her voice cold) Why should I tell you? (Changes tone, leans forward) Of course, if you want to know, you can, unless you can give me enough leverage or benefits.

[At this moment, the piercing mechanical sound rings out again]

The following are the game rules (Round 2):

Rule 1: All six of you are human; there are no outsiders.

Rule 2: If you fail to identify a non-human within the allotted time, it will replace the original, and your mission will fail.

Rule 3: Each person has only one bullet effective against non-humans; please use it sparingly.

Rule 4: You must determine who the non-human is. Once identified, shoot it; it will transform into a dazzling gem.

Rule 5: Guns can hit teammates to seize gems held by others, but this carries risks.

Rule 6: There are only two gems in the entire game, and one of the above rules is false; be careful to identify it.

▲Special Reminder: After upgrading, non-humans will not crash and possess emotional fluctuations. Only when they successfully replace the original will they pose a true threat. If the task is completed in place of the player, the game is completely lost!

Completion Reward: 50,000 points. Success or failure hinges on this one moment. We wish all players a pleasant gaming experience!

All-rounder

Game Administrator: Xu An (coldly pats Xu An's shoulder lightly) Don't trust anyone, not even your closest friends. Looking forward to your performance~ (A strange smile plays on his lips for a moment)

Xu An

I understand. (She puts the gun in her waist pocket and leaves)

-Outside the Secret Chamber-

Guo Qidi

Who! (She draws her gun and looks at the newcomer) What are you doing here? (She questions suspiciously)

Xu An

Just came to check things out. What about you? (She looks at him suspiciously)

Guo Qidi

Same as you. Everyone else is in the center of the secret chamber. (Slowly lowers the gun)

The dim, dilapidated light cast a mottled glow on the stone walls surrounding the secret chamber. Xu An leaned against the moss-covered wall, seemingly casually toying with a deck of cards, but his eyes were constantly scanning his surroundings.

Xu An

"Your name is quite unique, Guo Qidi. Why is your name Qidi? Does it mean anything?" (Xu An asked Guo Qidi with unusual calmness.)

Xu An

"Given by my parents, or by the older generation?" (Xu An said casually.)

Guo Qidi, focused on checking the area around the secret chamber for any traps, answered lightly.

Guo Qidi

"Yes, they thought it sounded fancy and that the name sounded nice, so they gave it to me! What's wrong?" (She chuckled and turned to look at Xu An.)

Xu An

(Xu An's lips curled slightly) You must often be laughed at by your classmates, right? I've heard that in some places, this kind of name is called "suffocating naming."

Guo Qidi paused, mechanically repeating for a moment

Guo Qidi

What, suffocating naming?

Now! Xu An's mind raced, and the pistol hidden in his sleeve was already pointed at the target. The other party's answer was too late. More importantly, anyone who had experienced the torment of Chinese parents naming their children would be familiar with the internet buzzword "suffocating naming"!

Guo Qidi

You...why...

A gunshot rang out. Guo Qidi, who was hit, didn't bleed, but instead turned into specks of starlight. In an instant, her figure dissipated into the air, leaving only a crystal-clear gem floating in mid-air, refracting a mesmerizing light.

Xu An

We introduced ourselves long before you took over her body. (Xu An puts away his gun, looks at the gem, and sighs softly.) She really isn't human.

Xu An

Not just Qi Di, but also Qi Di… (His eyes redden slightly)

-Inside the secret room [in an illusion]-

Zhao Xue

Where am I? (Slowly opens her eyes, looking at her surroundings)

Zhao Lei

Xue'er, it's your brother! (Steps forward, takes her hand, and smiles)

Zhao Xue stared at the man before her, whose voice and appearance were identical to her brother's. Reason prevailed, yet tears streamed down her face as she spoke, her emotions escalating...

Zhao Xue

"I depend on my elder brother for survival! I wanted my only brother to live! But how could I not know you were an imposter? I so wished this was reality, not a dream... But you will never be my brother!" (She trembled as she raised the gun, aiming it at Zhao Lei)

Zhao Lei

"Little sister, what nonsense are you spouting? I am your brother, Zhao Lei. Be good, put the gun down." (He moves closer)

Zhao Xue steeled herself and immediately pulled the trigger. The next second, a gunshot echoed throughout the illusion. Zhao Lei, though not bleeding, had eyes filled with disbelief and shock at Zhao Xue shooting him. Moments later, he vanished into starlight.

Zhao Lei

"Weren't you the one who relied on him the most...? Why..."

Hearing "Zhao Lei's" words, Zhao Xue suddenly let out a cold laugh.

Zhao Xue

Yes, I do rely on my brother the most, but that doesn't mean I'll accept you, this imposter! My brother is unique; no one can replace him! (Forcing herself to calm down)

In an instant, his figure vanished into thin air, leaving only a crystal-clear gem suspended in mid-air, signifying Zhao Xue's successful elimination of the mission target.

[Zhao Xue emerges from the illusion, completely disoriented]

Zhao Xue's legs went weak, and she knelt helplessly on the cold ground.

Zhao Xue

I'm sorry...you're not my brother, I'm so sorry... (Trembling, she slowly puts the gem into her pocket)

Wang Sijia

You're here! We've finally found you! (Runs over, gently helps Zhao Xue to her feet, and frowns as she asks) What's wrong? Get up and calm down.

Xu An

Don't panic, tell us slowly, we're all here. (Comforting)

Zhao Xue

I...I...killed someone...I shot and killed my brother in the illusion! (Suddenly realizing this, she tightly grabs Wang Sijia's wrist, adding thoughtfully) No, he was someone who looked like my brother!

Li Jiong

(Gently embracing her, he says tenderly) Zhao Xue, you were just completing the mission, trying to survive. Besides, they weren't human, so you didn't kill anyone!

Li Xingyan, sensing something was wrong, couldn't help but ask:

Li Xingyan

What happened? Why isn't there any game completion voice acting?!

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