T/N:
Plug-in = Cheat
The number ‘555’ is a Chinese slang term used to express sympathy or sadness. (like Wuwuwu *crying*)
5 is pronounced as wu in Chinese
Chapter 3
Zuo Bian’s intuition told her that the most striking woman in the crowd must be Qin Ai, the female lead mentioned by 555.
But this female lead seemed different from what she had imagined.
【Beep, mission target found. Character information.
Name: Qin Ai
Age: 26
Height: 171cm
Measurements: To be explored by the host
Identity: Current CEO of Qin Group
Family Members: Unknown
Personality: Unknown
Character Background: Unknown】
Zuo Bian pursed her lips, observing the robbers. The things in their hands must be weapons of this world. She didn’t know how lethal they were, but it might be easier to just break their arms, so they couldn’t fight back.
555 continued chattering in Zuo Bian’s mind.
【Host, you must seize this opportunity! Before you act, let me buy you a plug-in. I’ve saved up quite a few points over the years, enough to buy you ten minutes of invulnerability. Why is the mall lagging? Wait a moment, let me refresh it. Wait until I’ve bought the plug-in before you go.】
555 said a lot, but Zuo Bian didn’t hear a word.
Zuo Bian tried to gather spiritual energy, but the spiritual energy in this world was too thin. At most, she could only condense a protective shield around her body and enhance her strength. Forget about casting spells.
However, these robbers were all mortals. She hadn’t forgotten the moves she had practiced, so it shouldn’t be difficult to deal with them.
Zuo Bian let go of the balloon and charged forward. With swift and graceful movements, she grabbed the arm of the robber holding Qin Ai hostage and snapped it like folding paper.
【Host, why are you in such a hurry! I just refreshed the mall! 555555 I’m really going to cry 5555!】
Bang—
It wasn’t the sound of a gunshot, but the sound of the robber who tried to attack Zuo Bian being kicked away by her. He literally flew, his entire body soaring for more than ten meters before crashing into a counter and coming to a stop.
Zuo Bian didn’t spare the remaining robbers either. The tall, thin robber initially wanted to shoot, but Zuo Bian’s previous display of skill was too terrifying, and now she was charging towards him.
He didn’t even see clearly before the terrifying woman was already close. By the time he reacted, he was pinned to the ground, his hands twisted behind his back.
At this moment, Zuo Bian’s bodyguards also arrived. Seeing their young miss fighting, they immediately rushed forward to help. The robbers who were just about to get up from the ground were instantly subdued again.
The passersby who were previously too scared to move felt like they were dreaming. Just a moment ago, they were being threatened by robbers, and in the next instant, the robbers were all knocked down by a young girl.
【Host, you’re too brave…】
555 didn’t know what to say. At least it didn’t have to cry 5555 anymore.
Zuo Bian walked towards Qin Ai. “Miss, are you alright?”
Before Qin Ai could respond, a bunch of people appeared out of nowhere and started ‘caring’ for her.
The bald manager, Mr. Wang, apologized with a forced smile. “President Qin, it’s all our fault for not having a more comprehensive security system, causing you to be frightened. Fortunately, you’re fine, otherwise I wouldn’t be able to sleep tonight due to guilt.”
Qin Ai glanced at Manager Wang indifferently, and the smile on his face instantly froze.
“Since you know there’s a problem, why didn’t you solve it earlier? Remember to submit your resignation to the HR department tomorrow.”
Qin Ai wore a flowing pearl-white shirt, topped with a well-tailored white suit jacket. Her high-waisted trousers accentuated her long, slender legs. She was impeccably dressed, and if it weren’t for the few wrinkles on her clothes, no one would have guessed that she had just been held hostage.
“Thank you, Miss. This is my business card. If you need money or anything else, you can contact my secretary through the number on the card.” Qin Ai handed Zuo Bian a white, gold-embossed business card.
Zuo Bian reached out and took it, casually stuffing the precious business card, which many people would kill for, into her pocket.
Following 555’s instructions, she asked, “Then can I have dinner with you?”
【Don’t worry, she will definitely agree. After all, you are her lifesaver now.】
“Sorry, I don’t have time.” Qin Ai apologized with a smile.
Zuo Bian looked at Qin Ai’s face with confusion. Why did this person have such an expression when she clearly didn’t feel apologetic at all?
“The police are here! The police are here!”
“Someone called the police and said there were robbers here. Where are the robbers?”
“Here, here!” Shi Miaozhu waved at the police.
“Can you describe the details of what happened?”
“It was our young miss who subdued these robbers.”
Someone nearby chimed in, “Just now, a young girl suddenly rushed out and knocked them all down in a flash.”
The policeman frowned. “How can you be so reckless? No matter how skilled you are, you can’t disregard your own safety. These people have guns in their hands. Where is that young girl? While we should commend acts of bravery, we also need to provide ideological education. Next time you encounter such a situation, you must be calm and wait for the police to arrive.”
“Where’s Miss?” Shi Miaozhu suddenly realized that Zuo Bian was gone.
Because they were afraid that Zuo Bian would be looked at with strange eyes, the bodyguards didn’t stay too close to her. And Zuo Bian was the kind of person who liked to wander around, often disappearing in the blink of an eye.
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This was the first time she had seen the female lead since coming to this world. After just one encounter, the female lead was about to leave, and she didn’t know when they would meet again. So when Zuo Bian saw Qin Ai leaving, she subconsciously followed her, naturally forgetting about her bodyguards.
Zuo Bian followed Qin Ai all the way to the underground parking lot. Qin Ai turned around. “Why are you following me?”
“I… I…” Zuo Bian’s mind went blank, she didn’t know what to say.
【Host! Think about the Green Tea Handbook! There are so many classic lines in it, just pick one and say it!】
“I just arrived at the mall, I’m not familiar with this place, the only person I can rely on is you.” Zuo Bian spoke with utmost sincerity, recalling the lines in her mind, afraid of making a mistake.
The note 555 gave for this line was: Show your vulnerability, let the other person know that you are being relied upon. Women like to be relied upon, it will arouse their protective instincts.
Qin Ai stared at Zuo Bian, remembering that Zuo Bian was holding a balloon when they first met. “You…”
“Hmm?” Zuo Bian tilted her head.
“You look familiar. What’s your name?”
“Zuo Bian, my name is Zuo Bian!” Zuo Bian replied happily, her smile bright and radiant.
Qin Ai’s brows furrowed almost imperceptibly. “Do you remember your parents’ phone number?”
“Phone number? I don’t know.” Zuo Bian shook her head.
Her “I don’t know” didn’t just mean she didn’t know the phone number, but that she didn’t even know what a phone number was.
Rumble.
Zuo Bian blushed and covered her stomach. “I’m hungry.”
“Forget it, I’ll take you to eat first.” Qin Ai opened the car door for Zuo Bian.
Zuo Bian quickly got into the car, afraid that Qin Ai would change her mind in the next second.
Once in the car, Zuo Bian obediently fastened her seatbelt. Qin Ai glanced at her in surprise, seemingly not expecting her to know how to do that.
Qin Ai started the car and asked, “What do you want to eat?”
“Anything is fine, I’m not picky.” Zuo Bian put her legs together and placed her hands neatly on her knees, looking as well-behaved as she could be.
Buzz— Buzz—
Zuo Bian blinked. She felt something vibrating in her pocket. Taking it out, she saw that it was the magical little box called a phone.
Zuo Bian imitated how others used their phones, tapping the screen with her fingers, but it kept vibrating.
The traffic light turned red, and the car came to a smooth stop. Qin Ai reached out a hand towards Zuo Bian. “Give it to me.”
Zuo Bian placed the phone in Qin Ai’s palm. Qin Ai swiped the screen with her finger, and the vibration finally stopped.
“Hello.”
“Hello, may I ask who you are?” Shi Miaozhu, clutching at straws, finally got through the call, but the person who answered wasn’t Zuo Bian.
Qin Ai said, “This is Qin Ai. Your young miss is in my car now. Come to Nancheng Residence to pick her up.”
“Miss Qin, I want to hear Miss’s voice.”
Qin Ai handed the phone to Zuo Bian. Zuo Bian happily said into the phone, “Don’t worry about me, I met a kind and beautiful older sister. We’re going to have dinner together now.”
“Then Miss, you have to be good and not run around anymore.”
“Mm-hmm.”
At this moment, the red light turned green, and the car slowly started moving.
Zuo Bian’s phone stopped ringing, but Qin Ai’s phone started ringing. Qin Ai glanced at the caller ID but didn’t answer.
“It’s ringing.” Zuo Bian pointed at the phone on the armrest.
Qin Ai’s brows furrowed with a rare hint of impatience. “Answer it for me. No matter what the other person says, just refuse.”
“Okay!” Zuo Bian picked up the white phone. Recalling how Qin Ai had answered the call earlier, she moved her finger from the circle to the green icon. At the same time, she accidentally pressed the speaker button.
“Hello, Qin Ai.”
【Host, this is the male lead! Go for it! I believe in you!】
Zuo Bian immediately sat up straight, as if facing a formidable enemy.
The Green Tea Handbook stated that if you answered a call from the opposite sex for someone else, the standard response should be: “Hello there.”
Man: “You’re not Qin Ai. Where is Qin Ai?”
“Qin Ai is taking a shower.”
Qin Ai, who was driving, couldn’t help but glance at Zuo Bian, who was completely oblivious.
“Taking a shower? Who are you?”
Zuo Bian recited the standard answer: “I’m the one who will be sleeping in her bed later.”
“Let Qin Ai answer the phone. When did she start liking women?” The man on the other end of the phone became agitated.
Zuo Bian nodded inwardly. As expected, just like the Green Tea Handbook said, the other party was angry. The handbook also stated that at this time, one must not be too direct, but should explain things tactfully.
“Don’t misunderstand, we’re just good sisters who can eat and sleep together.” Zuo Bian said seriously.
“Qin Ai! Is it fun to play me like this?”
Then the other party hung up the phone angrily.
Qin Ai raised an eyebrow, a smile appearing on her face that she didn’t even notice herself.
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