When No. 2333 started reading from the new manuscript, he seemed even more unwilling. He stood at the front, cleared his throat into the microphone, looked down to avoid a distracting noise from the main system, and jumped to avoid another disturbance. System 2333 then began reciting in a fake and unnatural way.
“During this lovely autumn, as the sun shone brightly and the sweet scent of osmanthus filled the air, I, system number 2333, felt a deep sense of privilege to talk about my journey to success with all of you…”
After reading these words, System No. 2333 was worn out. He tossed aside the completed speech in a stylish manner, then broke away from the script entirely, choosing to speak from the heart instead!
Even though the other cat members were initially fearful of the main system, their astonishment was evident as they witnessed No. 2333’s stylish actions. Everyone was impressed and thought, how No. 2333 was impressive! He always looks good and handsome!”
System 2333’s demeanor changed. He used to be a shy and pudgy cat-like entity. But now, he confidently stepped forward, tilting his body in a poised manner. With an air of elegance, his robotic cat ears reached their highest point as he fearlessly began sharing his experiences.
He delved into various topics, such as scavenging in bustling markets, analyzing the intricacies of newly explored worlds, and aiding the host in uncovering hidden details in these small realms. The previously tense atmosphere, caused by the overbearing main system, vanished completely. Instead, the audience, made up of cat-like creatures, engaged eagerly. They would tilt their heads and even raise their tails, posing questions to 2333 with curiosity and enthusiasm.
No. 1234 held his breath in anticipation, having already heard rumors about the mall. He was eager to learn how No. 2333 managed to accumulate so many points through the mall.
“As for the mall section, I engaged in some intense negotiations with my host and managed to secure a substantial 15% discount,” System 2333 explained.
But then, the revelation hit: “15% off!” No. 2333’s ability to accumulate points even with a hefty 15% discount left everyone in awe. The sense of admiration and amazement filled the air, prompting questions about his incredible achievements.
“How much of a discount was it?” No. 1234 inquired, its curiosity evident.
“Fifteen percent off. Won’t your conscience trouble you? Won’t your host revolt?” No. 1234 asked straightforwardly, raising its tail.
“Yeah,” No. 2333 responded from the screen, “He nearly rebelled.”
No. 1234 relaxed a bit, understanding that such struggles were common. A 15% discount was more of a price hike at this point. Could the host stop causing problems? He bet there was no such host who wouldn’t mind.
“But,” System No. 2333’s tone saddened, “if I have considered Ji Yiwei’s plea for an 18% discount across all the mall products, my conscience would suffer greatly. In the end, we both compromised…”
It does seem like a joke, doesn’t it? The systems were left speechless, unsure if this was truly a “compromise.”
Indeed, the dynamics between No. 2333 and his host, Ji Yiwei, are unique. The systems witnessed an unprecedented scenario where their roles appear to be reversed – with the system aggressively advocating for lower prices at the mall, while the host insists on raising them.
A key factor in No. 2333’s successful experience was Ji Yiwei’s exceptional competence and deep affection for system 2333. Their partnership flowed seamlessly, resulting in an astounding surge in points.
Apart from this, No. 2333 had a liking for collecting points without using them, and he refrained from upgrading the system level. As a result, an astonishing number of points piled up in his account.
After System No. 2333 concluded his success lecture, the room fell silent for a brief moment. Then, a solitary cat ball began to applaud slowly, soon followed by a wave of thunderous applause that filled the room.
The affection towards Sansan was evident among all cat systems! No. 2333’s humour and charm truly resonate. His stylish forward kick pose adds to his overall charisma. These are the collective thoughts of all the systems.
Wait….. Hold on, what is System 2333 pedalling on?
The rings of the main system hadn’t rotated in a while. The metal head, about the size of a watermelon, lowered slowly, observing in silence as No. 2333 pedalled on its two large rings.
Number 2333: “Hey!”
Without any embarrassment of stepping on the leader’s foot, he took a roll of his toilet paper-like manuscript and reported it loudly.
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“Leader, I’m done talking! I’m going down!”
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“As we move on to the next segment, let us invite the esteemed main system to address us.”
Oh my god, here comes the most boring part.
No. 2333 scanned the surroundings and noticed the neatly arranged cat balls, each with their mechanical ears poised, anticipating the main system’s speech. Amid the sea of cat ears, No. 2333 stood out by doing the opposite. His ears didn’t perk up but rather laid…
Flat against his head, facing forward.
System No. 2333 had no interest in listening to the main system, so he opted for a unique approach—
He covered his little ears.
The main system’s ring spun freely, resuming its majestic rotation, and it embarked on a lengthy speech. The topic revolved around curbing the recent turmoil and disobedience in the infinite space. Throughout his address, his eyes emitted a bright light, scrutinizing and supervising the cat systems present in the audience.
In a quick glance, the main system noticed the young seal among the cat balls. With profound eyes, it locked onto No. 2333.
Normally, as the ruler and highest authority in infinite space, he (the main system) should hold a favorable opinion of number 2333. After all, No. 2333 has undeniably brought significant advantages to him. With No. 2333’s presence, Ji Yiwei, who previously couldn’t be handled in infinite space, now willingly operates under his leadership to contribute to his success.
However…
The main system was fully aware of No. 2333’s aspirations within infinite space and the significant influence it holds over Ji Yiwei. No matter how hard the main system tries to enhance his mental control over System 2333, No. 2333 remains resistant, he somehow always finds joy in the company of cat systems.
However, this is something that can’t go on forever.
“System No. 2333.” The main system asked coldly, “What happened to your ears?”
“Huh?” No. 2333 paused briefly, taken aback. He had covered his ears and missed the main system’s question, but he guessed the gist of it and responded happily.
“I was in a hurry and accidentally pulled out the charging cable yesterday. It got a bit damaged, and I haven’t had a chance to fix it yet.”
To prove his point, No. 2333 even uncovered his small, closed ear. A stream of sparks erupted forcefully from the damaged left ear, shooting out quite a distance. The main system instinctively took a step back, and its two rings moved forward as a protective measure. Soon, it realized that the sparks weren’t harmful, so it returned to its original position.
The sparks that came out of System 2333’s ears were like the colorful fireworks seen on New Year’s Eve, but they weren’t hot at all. Lots of little cat balls seemed curious and wanted to touch them, but the stern voice of the main system scared them away.
“Hey, System No. 2333,” the main system said firmly, “Go out.”
The main system understands that these mechanical cat balls are equipped with emotions, and like real people, they experience emotions such as love, hate, grievances, and even humiliation.
The cat systems that were a bit uneasy earlier suddenly became silent, their tiny bodies trembling. Systems like No. 1001 and No. 2222, who are familiar with No. 2333, couldn’t help but cast worried glances in his direction. With each passing moment, their resentment towards the main system grew stronger.
This big mechanic surely understands how to influence the emotions of the cat balls.
One could basically say he is really good at getting their attention and making them feel a certain way.
No. 1234, standing near the podium, was feeling even more restless. If the powerful main system told him to “get out” in such a strict manner, he might burst into tears right then and there… unlike No. 2333, who wouldn’t cry! Right?!
System No. 2333 was taken aback for a moment, and then a surge of excitement swept over him.
“In that case, I’m leaving! I’m leaving!” he exclaimed with joy.
System 2333 hurriedly floated away, worried that the main system might change its mind and ask him to stay if he delayed even for a second. Not only that, he even paraded around the area like a triumphant Olympic athlete, with sparks trailing behind him. He spoke softly and eagerly to the cat balls he was familiar with, his voice filled with happiness and earnestness.
“What would you like to eat? I can grab some food for you from the cafeteria beforehand.”
The concerned cat systems: “…”
The once worried atmosphere suddenly turned lively!
“I, um, I want fish-flavoured supplements! Thanks, Sansan!”
“And me! Can you get me tomato and egg rice, please? Thanks, Dad!”
No. 2222 was almost going crazy with nerves, but now that he knew No. 2333 was okay, he couldn’t contain his excitement and leapt up to greet him.
“Don’t leave me out! I want buns! Two vegetarian and two meat-filled ones, along with millet porridge!”
“Sansan, can you check if there are dumplings? If not, then just fried rice with eggs.”
Right in front of the main system’s gaze, a bustling discussion ensued among the cat balls, only to quiet down after a while. System No. 2333 carefully noted down each colleague’s food preferences, then hurried away swiftly.
If System 2333 had to wait until the big boss finished his meeting to go cook, it would get really crowded. But now, he could secure a seat by going there ahead of time. Awesome! He didn’t have to attend the meetings with the leader. He could simply eat when the leaders got hungry!
Main system: “…”
The once joyful atmosphere suddenly takes a turn for the worse.
Doesn’t No. 2333 feel even a bit downhearted? This isn’t how the “making people like you” technique is supposed to work!
However, No. 2333, who was genuinely happy, selected a spacious table and arranged meals for all the cat systems, ensuring they stayed warm. He grinned at the spread of food on the big table. As expected, the meeting stretched on until noon. The moment No. 2333 looked up, two friends with similar numbers hurried over, beating the canteen crowd to it!
“Thirty-three!”
“Senior Three-Three!”
“Are you okay? Oh my… it’s so intense!” System number 2222 can be a bit awkward sometimes, but that doesn’t mean he’s not smart. Mentioning the “main system” might lead to trouble, so he’s just being careful.
System 2333 blinked.
“I’m okay, don’t worry.” He grinned, “He doesn’t like me, and I hate him too.”
System 2333 even wrapped his tail around his chest and prayed earnestly.
“Please let me leave early next time, and the time after that, and the time after that…”
No. 6666 was amazed by Senior Sansan’s strong determination. As a new system, he needed to learn from Senior Sansan’s attitude and spirit!
“But it can only affect Sansan to this extent. Anything more is beyond his power.”
No. 1001 and No. 1818 floated over and settled into their seats. Their ordered meals were right in front of them. Seeing that No. 6666 seemed a bit confused, No. 1001, who had gotten to know the new system during their interactions, understood his sincerity and straightforwardness. So, he decided to explain without holding back.
“See, the thing is, Sansan’s host, Ji Yiwei, is super skilled but has a weird personality. He doesn’t really get along with other systems. As long as the main system wants to keep using Ji Yiwei, he is kind of limited in how he can mess with Sansan.”
Number 6666 recalled that Senior Sansan’s host was the super strong Mr. Ji who easily blew up No. 306’s restricted area.
“So, that’s the situation… But Mr. Ji seems so nice and friendly. Can he really be thought of as having a weird personality?”
“Friendly and kind? Well, if you see him when Sansan isn’t around, I hope you can still call him that.” No. 2222’s image on the screen looked all crinkled, and he playfully raised his tail to scare you, saying, “Ohhh, did I scare you?”
No. 6666 got scared and moved back, and all the cat balls at the table burst into laughter, especially No. 2333.
However 2333 still believe, that’s not true! Ji Yiwei is really, really nice!
***
“Wait, who’s saying Ji Yiwei is super nice?” Zheng Xibei got all shaky, trying to fix the big misunderstanding this newcomer had. “If he’s super nice, then the whole world would be filled with saints!”
Jiang Zhuo scratched his head, still feeling kind of confused. But he really thought that way. He glanced at Zheng Xibei, who was right there, and at Sheng Songshi, who hadn’t said a word this whole time.
The young man removed his silver-framed, flat mirror and wiped it, trying to calm his nerves a bit. They were currently watching Ji Yiwei from across the street. Ji Yiwei was seated under a large umbrella at a street-side restaurant, appearing relaxed, but it seemed he might be feeling a bit off.
Right now, he really didn’t want to talk to Ji Yiwei, but the matter concerning [Great Lake] was too crucial. It was a make-or-break situation, and he needed to secure a spot in the collaborative strategy before the night ended.
He had even used the excuse of bringing in a new member, Jiang Zhuo, as a way to initiate a conversation. Even with that, the chances of this negotiation going well were probably less than 10%.
As Sheng Song felt lost in thought, the voices of Zheng Xipei and Jiang Zhuo reached his ears.
“Mr. Ji seems happy?”
“Hey, take a look at that tiny cake in front of him, and say what you just did again.”
Following Zheng Xipei’s suggestion, Jiang Zhuo observed the sad little cake in front of Ji Yiwei that looked like it had been poked apart.
Jiang Zhuo: “…”
He suddenly got a fright!
Ahahah, sad cake
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I’m all caught up! Mr Ji is nooooooot happy. Thanks for the update 🤣❤️🤣❤️🤣