Chapter 38: Escaping into the Movie

In fact, it really might be a ghost.

Whether it was Wei Yanchi or Yue Xiamo, the screening rooms they were in both had three players. Only the screening room Xie De was in had four players. If this wasn't a coincidence, then something might really be wrong.

Ha, Xie De despaired at his own terribly unlucky constitution.

Every player frowned tightly, but before they could think deeply…

As if they had finally cleared the first level of a game, the scenario system's malicious, icy voice sounded.

"Congratulations to all players for arriving at the scenario of Zhang Qiuyue. Your mission is to solve Zhang Qiuyue's troubles. Next, in order to better help players clear this scenario, the system has prepared a transmigration service for you."

"Players, have you had enough of your ordinary and mundane lives in the real world? Have you ever envied the carefree elegance of movie protagonists? Now, everyone doesn't need to feel panicked. Come draw lots. The person who draws a certain movie can experience the life within that movie."

This scenario really had no good intentions!

At this moment, a blue light panel appeared in front of each of them. Floating on it were four options, labeled 1, 2, 3, and 4.

It seemed there really were four screening rooms, it's just that they still didn't know what movie was playing in the fourth one.

Everyone fell silent.

The scenario system added another sentence.

"Please complete the drawing of lots within one minute. Anyone who does not draw within one minute will be randomly assigned to a movie by the scenario."

Wei Yanchi and Hu Wei looked directly at Xie De.

And Xie De was currently listening to Gibberish howling and wailing. Now Gibberish wasn't even acting anymore, showing no restraint in front of him.

"Oh my mother, Host, did you hear that? The scenario system is really so hot! My Lord God! If the scenario system can't be my wife, then what is the meaning of a system's life?"

Xie De felt that if Gibberish had a physical body, he would definitely beat it up without hesitation.

"You brat, calm down! Your scenario system is planning to kill me. If I die, you die too. In other words, your scenario system is planning to kill you. The important thing now is, which one is the easiest to choose?"

Gibberish weeped.

"T^T, it doesn't have an emotional setup as complex and precise as mine, so I don't blame it. It already allows me to chat with it and watch its programs run. How can you say this isn't love? Just pick whatever. Anyway, you won't be able to pass no matter which one you choose, but it doesn't matter, the protagonist will definitely be able to pass. Just cling to the protagonist's thigh."

"Screw you, Gibberish. You’re underestimating me."

Xie De was angered to the point of laughing by this somewhat useless, unreliable, lovesick little system.

His tone was very cold, and he said his answer directly.

"1."

Fortunately, the protagonist, Hu Wei, and Yue Xiamo saw what he chose and all chose 1 as well. After they finished choosing, the scenario system started announcing the results.

Logically speaking, since they all chose the same thing, the results should be the same, but how could things be that simple?

"Congratulations to Player 39 for selecting an X-rated movie."

That meant it was Pearl. He had picked the most dangerous one. What was there to congratulate about this kind of thing!

Xie De felt his already sour face becoming even sourer.

"Congratulations to Player Wei Yanchi for selecting an M-rated movie."

An M-rated movie could be Inception, or it could be the unknown movie from the fourth screening room.

The exact same choice, but different movies. The scenario system was indeed messing with them.

Wei Yanchi's expression was actually quite normal. He just smiled helplessly at Xie De.

"Congratulations to Player Hu Wei for selecting an R-rated movie."

"Congratulations to Player Yue Xiamo for selecting a G-rated movie."

"Congratulations to Player Yu Youzong for selecting an M-rated movie."

............

Pearl

Xie De felt a wind mixed with the scent of blood howling past his ears. He seemed to hear a young girl's desperate crying. The colors in his eyes flashed by, and he saw a young girl in a red dress dancing gracefully on a stage. The smile on her face was so radiant, as if she was about to achieve victory right then and there.

For this audition, she had already sacrificed everything!

To break free from restraints and burdens, she murdered her father and mother. She deserved to get what she wanted!

Xie De found himself appearing on a farm, standing in front of the farm owner's house. On the steps of the house was a pot filled with maggots of roast suckling pig. It was very disgusting, attracting flies one after another.

Xie De found that there were no other veteran players around him anymore. He had to clear this level on his own.

His hand silently tightened around the gun in his pocket. His heart was beating wildly. He was a bit nervous.

Lowering his head, he held a cigarette in his mouth. He didn't light it, purely tasting the flavor, trying to temporarily slow down the rhythm of his heartbeat.

OK OK, it's just a movie, he wasn't afraid at all. Arriving in a strange place, the first step is to observe the environment.

This place looked like a very ordinary 1960s or 70s farm that often appears in American movies. Ignoring that unhealthy roast suckling pig, the scenery here at least looked not bad.

"Herr, möchte ich Ihnen die Zigarette anzünden?"

A sudden female voice almost made Xie De jump.

He hurriedly turned his head to look. It was a seventeen or eighteen-year-old girl with brown hair, black eyes, and little freckles. Right now, she was wearing a friendly smile, looking at him with sparkling eyes.

But Xie De's whole body stiffened immediately. This girl was the woman he saw in the movie clip chopping wood non-stop. Good heavens, facing the BOSS right off the bat?

Also, what did she just say?

"Gibberish! Translate quickly."

Gibberish came online immediately.

"Oh, she's asking, Sir, do you need me to light your cigarette? She's using German. You can also answer in German. Brauche means need, Nicht brauche means don't need. Heh, perfect for practicing your foreign language."

'Don't need' was too long, Xie De didn't memorize it. But the girl was staring at him intensely with her dark eyes, as if she would stab him to death with the pitchfork in her hand if he didn't answer. Haha, exciting.

Xie De wanted to pull his gun out every second right now, but was afraid the gun couldn't kill a person in a movie. He really felt his life was somewhat miserable.

The tall man slightly lowered his brows to look at her, his voice deep. His silver hair fell and fluttered in the wind. As if accustomed to being served by others, he said a word that was very impolite to foreigners.

"Brauche."

Pearl's smile, however, became even more sincere. She immediately stepped forward, agile as a little deer, pulled a match out of her jeans, struck it with a swish, and carefully stepped forward.

Xie De lowered his head slightly, his long hair falling. His eyes lowered to look at the tip of the cigarette as a spark ignited it.

Smelling the sweet scent of the tobacco, the girl curiously asked in German.

"What kind of cigarette is this? What are you doing here? Who are you? Where do you come from?"

Xie De directly handed her one. Because German was a bit of a tongue-twister, he only said a very short sentence.

"My name is 39."

Pearl excitedly started smoking. Her movements were very practiced and natural, like an old smoker, which she indeed was.

She pursed her lips, smiling somewhat cutely.

"This is the sweetest cigarette I've ever smoked. It feels like eating candy, I don't like it. Hey, you still haven't said what you are doing here? Are you a judge for the dance audition?"

How should he answer this?

Xie De braced himself and nodded.

The smile on the girl's face in front of him grew wider and wider, her eyes gleaming with an eerie light.

"Then that is truly wonderful!"