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Volume 2: Fireworks at Lungmen: Chapter 134 Yun Yi: As expected of a top-choice operator, this is great! I love it, please give me more! :D

Texas didn't try to conceal herself as she left; as she passed Hoshiguma, a few strands of Hoshiguma's long, green hair, reaching her hips, fluttered in the wind.

Sensing the disturbance, she opened her long eyelashes that had been covering her eyes, and her lifeless golden eyes were filled with bright light as she followed Texas's departing figure with agility. Her face also subconsciously turned towards Texas, and her green hair swayed accordingly. Behind her, a brown scar could be vaguely seen on the lower right side of her cheek.

Only after Texas walked out of the office did Hoshiguma completely withdraw the scrutiny in her eyes, decisively turn around with her shield in hand, and walk towards Yunyi, who was looking down at the yellow chicken.

The thoughtful look on her face had faded, leaving only the calm of someone who had made a decision.

As Hoshiguma moved, the sound of her clothes chain clashing against her hannya was crisp and clear. Yun Yi, resting his chin on his hand, looked in the direction of the sound. He was first distracted by the strange clothing that Hoshiguma had fastened around his waist, which resembled a coat, before he finally looked up and saw Hoshiguma's gentle and clear golden eyes.

Their eyes met, and both of them remained silent for a moment, feeling inexplicably awkward. Finally, Yun Yi broke the silence first.

“It feels a bit awkward for me to sit while you stand…” Yun Yi touched the tip of his nose, pushed off the ground with his feet and slid back a short distance with his office chair, then casually pulled over the chair next to him, which he couldn’t tell if it belonged to Chen or Swire. “Let’s sit together.”

After saying that, Yun Yi suddenly felt that something was wrong with the chair. She looked down and left and right and found that the chair she was sitting in was obviously much larger than the other two office chairs in the office.

Considering the height of the three people, it's clear she took up the seat for the human-shaped bear, and then invited the other person to sit in someone else's inappropriate chair...

Yun Yi scratched his face, coughed, and stood up decisively. "Cough, I didn't realize I was sitting in your seat. I'll move right away!"

As she spoke, she pulled up the chair she had just pulled up and plopped down in it, then immediately pushed the office chair, which still radiated her warmth, back to Hoshiguma, saying, "Here, let's sit down and talk."

"Okay, thanks!" Hoshiguma, who had been feeling a bit conflicted, couldn't help but smile when she saw her actions.

She quickened her pace on the marble floor and soon arrived in front of Yun Yi.

Hoshiguma glanced at the two familiar custom-made office chairs with her golden eyes, a hint of melancholy flashing across them, but she sat down decisively as Yun Yi arranged, casually and cherishingly leaning her shield against the side of the table.

This time, Hoshiguma's movements were even more exaggerated. Her thick, lustrous long hair fluttered in the wind, completely revealing her beautiful and delicate jawline, on which the scar that looked like a knife mark was clearly visible.

Yun Yi was immediately drawn to the scars. At first glance, she thought they were something like animal markings. After all, it's common for demons to have animal markings; they're just meaningless but pretty.

At first glance, she became somewhat hesitant. Was there something wrong with the lighting? Although the edges were smooth, the texture seemed to be sunken in.

Just as she curiously glanced at him a third time, Hoshiguma put down his shield and turned to face her, the light and shadow on the side of his face becoming deeper and more distinct and three-dimensional.

This time, Yun Yi could see it clearly. The "beast pattern" was obviously concave, and there were some small bumps inside, which were the cruel traces left by the overturned flesh.

Yun Yi suddenly realized that it was an old scar!

The edges were so smooth that she almost didn't notice it if the lighting hadn't changed so quickly.

As Yun Yi suddenly realized what was happening, Hoshiguma raised her hand, which was covered by a thick, black glove, and traced the scar on the side of her face with her fingers, following Yun Yi's lingering gaze. She tilted her head back slightly.

Her eyes curved slightly, and the corners of her mouth turned up sharply, revealing a row of clean, white teeth. Under the light, she exuded a cheerful and open-minded aura, her smile bright and beautiful. "Oh? You're looking at my medals? Aren't they beautiful!"

Medals? Yun Yi tilted his head and thought for a moment before quickly understanding. Indeed, for people like police officers and soldiers, injuries are very likely to have occurred while saving lives or completing missions.

For anyone with a normal sense of honor and shame, this is an undeniable "honor".

However, Yunyi felt more of the danger involved. His cheek was very close to his temples, neck, and other vulnerable points. Even a slight deviation could have disastrous consequences.

Hmm, I'll give Hoshiguma a self-defense item later.

As Yun Yi thought about it, he nodded in agreement and gave a thumbs up without hesitation, "Good-looking, or rather, extremely beautiful!"

A battle-worn beauty, absolutely stunning!

Especially now, with Hoshiguma smiling so confidently as she wipes away the scar, she not only looks better, but also has a touch of bittersweetness—making one want to reach out and gently touch that scar, to feel its presence, under her somewhat oppressive yet inexplicably tender gaze.

As Yun Yi thought about this, his eyes unconsciously took another closer look at the tall and elegant ghost woman.

Hoshiguma's jet-black combat suit, her pale skin shimmering with a ghastly aura, her massive horn tipped with a metallic sheen, and her strangely cold golden eyes complement each other perfectly, giving off an extreme sense of chill, which is very much in line with Yun Yi's impression of "ghosts" as gloomy and tyrannical.

At the same time, Hoshiguma's heartfelt smile, the healthy, slightly slender skin on her exposed arms, and her lush green hair that seemed to symbolize vitality broke the gloomy impression, allowing people to feel her distinct openness and enthusiasm.

Two completely different qualities intertwine in Hoshiguma without feeling out of place, like magma flowing into the sea and turning into basalt, the restlessness dissipating and leaving only resilience, or perhaps...

Yun Yi blinked and leaned back slightly. This must be what they call a "calm yet passionate person." His outward boldness and inner rationality are both genuine and not contradictory.

Such people are quite troublesome as competitors. Yun Yi had encountered similar people in her previous life. They had no shortage of drive, ruthlessness, and supporters, and they were also meticulous in their actions. She couldn't find a breakthrough point at the time.

However, the other party wasn't as "righteous" as Hoshiguma. He valued efficiency above all else, and his subordinates, unable to bear the pangs of conscience, dragged him into the mess. Back then, she and Tsubasa were left to watch the drama unfold for months without ever getting to the bottom of it.

After all, in reality, it's not as simple as crying, kneeling, and confessing, then being handed over to the police station. The real issue is the massive evidence examination, trial, and resource exchange that follow.

In contrast, being a companion is reassuring. Yun Yi's gaze swept over the faint muscle outline on Hoshiguma's arm and her calm and rational golden eyes, and he nodded to himself.

Sure enough, upon closer inspection, Hoshiguma exudes a sense of security that is just as captivating as her alluring charm.

Hoshiguma herself, who was being repeatedly pondered and judged by Yunyi in her mind, calmly propped her face up and let her look her over.

The seasoned police officer had already overcome her shame, because she discovered through the contract that Yun Yi had written in the contract that he was a kept man, but in reality he was a tyrant.

Volume 2: Fireworks at Lungmen: Chapter 135 Hoshiguma: I have a question~

For contract holders, the core of what truly brings them their rights and interests lies in the points and the in-game store.

Contractors must gift Yunyi resources to gain points, with a conversion rate as high as 10 to 1.

For every ten points Yunyi earns, the contractor only earns one point.

Points can only be used for purchases in the mall, but contractors must obtain Yun Yi's consent before purchasing items from the mall.

Clearly, Yun Yi wields almost dictatorial power when it comes to the rights of contractors.

Hoshiguma's gaze slowly swept over Yun Yi, whose eyes were shining as he observed her, and she thought to herself, no wonder Swire said that intimate contact was inevitable.

Only Yun Yi can gain points from close contact with him; the contractor will not receive any benefits.

This rule, which seems to benefit only Yun Yi, happens to be the only one in which the contractors have the initiative.

Because its prerequisite is that intimate contact must be initiated by the contractor.

That is, the initiative.

Only by having the initiative can one avoid becoming a complete vassal.

Hoshiguma tapped the table lightly with his fingertips, his golden eyes reflecting a glint of light beneath his handsome brows, a sigh escaping his lips.

As long as she and the other contractors don't lose their spirits to a certain degree, they will not give up this rule. Instead, they will try to maintain their independence through this initiative.

Although she was forced to resort to intimate contact to salvage the relationship, it was still part of the rules—at least this contract was fundamentally different from the "selling herself" she had imagined.

The latter implies a compromise of self-esteem, while the former is about striving for independence; the two are worlds apart.

Of course, both are essentially resource exchanges, and there is no inherent superiority or inferiority between them; they are simply different perspectives.

After all, how many people in this world aren't exchanging resources?

Unless that person can obtain all their food, clothing, shelter, and transportation from nature without relying on any group or individual.

Do such divine beings really exist? ...Perhaps they do.

Hoshiguma couldn't help but imagine that among the various Yan Kingdom "stories" she had heard and read, there were many such examples of immortals. Perhaps there was a prototype of such a person living such a carefree life in the deep mountains and enjoying himself?

After a moment of daydreaming, Hoshiguma returned to reality, smiled nonchalantly, and thought, "Well, as much as I envy you, I'm still more suited to the mundane world with family and friends, good wine and good food."

Thinking of this, her gaze returned to Yun Yi, the key figure now. Judging that he should have seen enough, she leaned forward, elbows on the table, to meet his gaze, and smiled directly at him, "Have you seen enough?"

"I've seen enough." Yun Yi nodded, resting his chin on his hand, without much reaction.

She's gotten used to it.

I seem to have little resistance to women who are both beautiful and have a great temperament.

Once you start observing closely, it's easy to lose your gaze, and occasionally you might even develop a strange urge to touch it.

Yun Yi was once again certain that he was either attracted to physical appearance or was female, but which one it was...

She has not yet met a man of the same caliber as women like Swire, so without a comparison group, she cannot make a definitive judgment.

But I've developed the thick skin that's essential for getting caught red-handed.

Yunyi felt that although he was a little curious about Hoshiguma, he only occasionally fantasized about whether he could touch her horns or scars. He was more focused on observing her personality and behavior.

This kind of appreciative eye contact in interpersonal interactions is perfectly reasonable, as long as the other person isn't socially anxious or unwilling. There's no need to feel embarrassed about it—you should.

In short, Yun Yi successfully convinced himself, looked back at Hoshiguma with a straight face, and asked himself the answer he had been waiting for, "You've read the contents of the contract, so what do you think? Are you going to sign it or not?"

“Of course I’ll sign it,” Hoshiguma answered decisively, then straightened up, scratched the back of her head, raised an eyebrow and smiled, “But, there’s a problem.”

Upon hearing the first half of the sentence, Yun Yi gazed at the other woman's raised, beautiful eyebrows, and was about to remark that Hoshiguma was indeed the most straightforward. However, the second half of the sentence made her pause for a moment, then tilted her head, a look of confusion appearing in her eyes, "What's the problem?"

She should have included all the relevant information about the contract in Hoshiguma's mind. What else could she have missed that Hoshiguma might consider a problem?

Hoshiguma frankly gave an answer she hadn't expected: "I have no money and no resources."

"Huh?" Yun Yi was shocked for a moment. When the other party looked back at him calmly, he quickly remembered the other party's identity. His mind worked quickly in an instant. "Oh right, you are a police officer."

Police officers are equivalent to police officers and civil servants.

It is well known that, under normal circumstances, those within the system enjoy generous salaries and benefits and wield a certain amount of power.

Salary alone is barely enough for an ordinary person to have enough to eat and wear.

Although Hoshiguma is an elite member of the Guard Bureau, leaning towards the higher echelons, and handles high-risk missions, her salary may be above average, but at most she can earn a million a year, and that's in an ideal situation.

It sounds like a lot, but Swire once said that you have to give away 190,000 or 200,000 worth of items to get one point.

If the gift is less than ten points, Hoshiguma cannot buy anything in the store (the lowest price of a product in the store is one point).

Hoshiguma neither accepts bribes nor engages in corruption. Her power cannot be converted into wealth, and there is no way she could possibly squeeze out an extra two million from her salary to give to her.

Even if it were possible, it would be a very difficult task.

Contrary to Hoshiguma's concerns, Yun Yi never considered deliberately restricting contractors' spending in the in-game store.

In her view, the clause that rewards players with points for giving gifts is the foundation of the contract.

Only when a contractor possesses their own disposable points can they obtain actual rights from the contract; all other terms are meaningless to the contractor.

For example, the clause about close contact means that Yunyi gets all the benefits.

Hoshiguma's own disposable points will now be far less than the points she can bring to Yunyi, which means that her efforts and gains will no longer be proportional.

Therefore, the contract, which was unfair to Hoshiguma, was no longer so in Yun Yi's eyes.

This clearly contradicts the fairness she initially vowed to guarantee. This is only the third contractor. Even if she wanted to fall, she wouldn't do it this quickly, would she?

"—Indeed, this is a big problem." Yun Yi raised his hand and wiped his forehead. If it weren't for the fact that the game doesn't make him sweat, he would probably be covered in cold sweat right now.

Having grown accustomed to Swire's wealth and extravagance, she had forgotten to consider the possibility that her contract partner might not be a rich woman.

When she first drafted the contract, she forgot to consider the case of non-rich women—because the system was a "soft-living system," she subconsciously assumed that the contract partner had a certain resource base.

This mistake was absolutely fatal!

Yun Yi panicked for a moment and couldn't help but scratch the back of his head like Hoshiguma. "Wait a minute, let me think if there's a solution!"

As she spoke, she brought up the system panel, pulled up the detailed information related to the contract, and began to look through it, racking her brains for a solution.

"Yes, thank you for your hard work. But don't worry, we have plenty of time." Hoshiguma smiled, resting her chin on the back of her hand and waving her other hand casually.

As the one who raised the question, she herself seemed much more relaxed.

Volume 2: Fireworks at Longmen: Chapter 136 Yun Yi (chatting with Hoshiguma): I feel like I've forgotten something...

Because no matter what, Hoshiguma would sign a contract with Yunyi for the sake of her friend, so her purpose in raising this question was obvious.

I just wanted to see how Yunyi would handle it and get to know her better.

Hoshiguma didn't care whether the problem could be solved or not. She and Swire were an "alliance" together. If she really wanted something, she could get it from Swire.

Yun Yi didn't pay much attention to Hoshiguma's frank and straightforward probing—the other party was calm and rational, and would definitely be cautious when faced with a contract that would likely bind them for life.

At this moment, she was more concerned with how to fill the loopholes in the contract.

Yun Yi pursed his lips slightly, his fingertips unconsciously tapping the table, his eyes fixed on the system panel, the blue light reflected in his eyes, trying to find a turning point from the dense list of rules.

The system's detailed explanation of the core terms of the contract (the parts she cannot change) is quite complex, and there are also some details that require active interaction to display.

Noticing this hidden detail, Yun Yi immediately zoomed in to examine it.

[Regarding gifts: In addition to gifts of conventional materials, contractors may also gift unconventional material and non-material items such as energy, concepts, lifespan, and even emotions.]