Lin Yu looked at Su Man, astonishment filling his heart.
Whoa...
This woman really was something.
And honestly, she did have a point.
A Succubus brought people extreme pleasure; her aim was not to kill.
She was dangerous to men because they could not withstand her overwhelming power.
For a man, attempting Option B meant almost certain death.
But what if a strong, mature woman tried instead?
The outcome might be different!
Though it was still very dangerous, at least...
It was not a guaranteed death sentence.
And as long as she succeeded, she could obtain the Gene Enhancement Fluid and rise to a higher social class.
Shen Sui looked at Su Man, his eyes gleaming behind his glasses. Clearly, he had figured this out as well, and he felt her chances of success were decent!
At least ten times higher than Lin Yu's!
Su Man was clever. One glance at Shen Sui told her he was up to no good, so she immediately made her position clear. "If I get the Gene Enhancement Fluid, I'll use it right away!"
"I'm paying for it with my body!"
"None of you are allowed to take it!"
Shen Sui's eyes were unfathomable behind his glasses. Several seconds passed before he spoke.
"Of course. The first person to take the plunge deserves special treatment."
Zhai Guang, however, wore a dark expression, glancing at Su Man now and then as he considered his options. If this woman really comes out alive, I have to get my hands on her Gene Enhancement Fluid!
A few seconds later.
Zhai Guang walked up to Shen Sui and lowered his voice.
"Captain Shen, I think this woman has a point. No field ever got ruined by too much fucking plowing. How about... we force all the women to take Option B? There are over thirty women in the group. If it works..."
"That's over thirty vials of Gene Enhancement Fluid!"
Zhai Guang licked his lips, his eyes shining.
If I get that much enhancement fluid!
My strength will go through the roof!
A cold glint flashed through Shen Sui's eyes. He gave Zhai Guang a penetrating look and said,
"Are you asking me to force women into prostitution?"
Zhai Guang spoke in a low voice.
"I know it's awkward for you to do that as captain. I can do it for you..."
Before he could finish,
Shen Sui cut him off, his voice icy.
"Enough, Zhai Guang. I don't ever want to hear that again."
Zhai Guang's expression soured. Clenching his fists, he turned and walked away.
Fuck!
Why act so high and mighty?
Does he really think he's a good person?
Watching the exchange, Yellow Hair muttered under his breath,
"That fucking bastard... what an animal. Even a scumbag like me wouldn't do something like that."
He kept his voice very low, afraid Zhai Guang would hear him.
Zhai Guang was one of the strongest fighters in their squad.
He did not want to offend him.
After Zhai Guang left, Shen Sui looked over the group again and said,
"You heard what Su Man said. There might be a chance with Option B. Anyone who wants to take a gamble can try it, but this option is not mandatory. It's entirely voluntary."
"If you obtain the Gene Enhancement Fluid and are willing to hand it over, you can exchange it with me for any supplies."
"As for the risks and consequences, you bear those yourselves."
Having said what he needed to say, Shen Sui closed his eyes and paid no further attention.
He felt that even saying those words had demeaned him!
He was certainly no good person.
But,
He could never force women into prostitution.
That was the work of beasts.
A stir ran through the crowd, and some of the women's eyes showed interest.
Gene Enhancement Fluid...
If I get it, I can rise to a higher social class!
But...
The risk is too great!
Zhou Mei frowned deeply. She was tempted to participate too; she felt she had plenty of experience...
It's only twelve hours...
I might not die.
But in the end,
Zhou Mei lost her nerve. She was afraid. She did not want to die.
She only wanted to stay alive, without taking any risks.
In the end,
Two more women stepped forward, gritted their teeth, and chose B.
They wanted to take a gamble too.
Time passed.
Before long, the screen of light began its countdown.
10.
9.
8.
Su Man looked up at the screen, a charming smile on her face, without a trace of fear.
"It's about to start... good luck!"
Even she did not know whether she was encouraging the two women beside her or herself.
The two women beside Su Man looked solemn and deeply uneasy.
But they had already made their choice. All they could do now was give it their all!
Su Man turned to Lin Yu with a playful smile.
"And you, reckless young man. Good luck."
Lin Yu looked at Su Man and nodded. His gaze was calm; he did not think there was any difference between himself and the three women.
They were all struggling within the [Choices], forced to do so just to stay alive.
The countdown reached zero.
All four disappeared, entering their [Choices].
Everyone looked up at the screen of light, waiting for the footage to appear.
A moment later...
Lin Yu's live feed appeared.
But the screen did not broadcast footage of Su Man or the other two women.
At the sight,
Countless people looked disappointed and regretful. Some even slapped their thighs.
The broadcast they had most eagerly anticipated was [Choice] B!
They had wanted to watch some live sex.
But the screen did not give them that opportunity.
As for Lin Yu's footage, almost no one was looking forward to it. Everyone thought he would not last long and would soon be killed by the Red-Dressed Female Ghost.
Lin Yu was certain to die.
"Ah, what a shame! Why can't this screen take a hint?"
"Exactly. What's worth watching in Lin Yu's feed? Isn't it just footage of him getting killed?"
"What a waste. Su Man's so pretty, and she's got such a great figure. If we could watch... it'd be worth it!"
"Well, let's wait for the results!"
The survivors discussed it without much enthusiasm.
Shen Sui glanced at the survivors, a faint chill concealed in his calm eyes. To him, these survivors were not worth a tenth of Su Man.
At least,
Su Man was willing to gamble on her own fate.
The scene shifted.
Lin Yu was transported into an eerie courtyard.
The moon shone bright among sparse stars.
A bone-chilling cold filled the air. Everything around him was pitch-black, so dark he could not see his hand in front of his face. Only the room directly ahead of him glowed with warm light.
Two bright red lanterns hung on either side of its doorway, and the character for fortune was pasted on the door.
It looked festive, yet exuded the most terrifying kind of traditional Chinese horror!
Lin Yu suppressed his unease and walked toward the only light. He kept the instruction [Lift the red bridal veil] firmly in mind. It was his only way to survive!
Reaching the doorway, Lin Yu raised his hand and knocked softly four times.
Knock, knock, knock, knock.
Humans knocked three times, ghosts four. First, he had to get the etiquette right.
A gentle, tender female voice soon drifted out from inside.
"Is that you, my husband? Please come in."
Husband...
Am I supposed to be?
The voice was soft and haunting. Pleasant as it sounded, he could faintly hear a trace of resentment in it...
Lin Yu's scalp began to prickle. Does this [Choice] involve role-playing too?
No wonder I have to lift the red bridal veil.
But...
Will I still be alive when the role-play ends?
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