Chapter 278
Chapter 278
“We already have enough smart people.” Qin Nan pointed at Jian Fan and Qin Weiyi, then continued, “What we need are people who can work as a team.”
People like Lin Junruo.
She might not have an ability, but the fact that she had always listened to Mu Xin showed that she was relatively simple-minded. In other words, it would never occur to her to betray the others.
As for Yellow Hair, everyone had seen how he reacted when Orange Hair died. He was someone who valued his relationships deeply. After spending enough time with the group, he had come to see all of them as companions, so he was equally unlikely to betray them.
Even Zhou Jingying had potential.
They might not know Zhou Jingying very well yet, but when she had approached Fang Kang and proposed working together, Jian Fan had been somewhat moved. That was also why he was willing to give Zhou Jingying a chance.
But Shi Chen…
“The others were indeed at fault first, but this was still the team he chose for himself,” Qin Nan said.
Since Shi Chen had chosen that team, he should have known about his teammates’ flaws from the beginning.
There was no way he had never anticipated the possibility of what had happened to him.
He had done nothing wrong, but Jian Fan had still realized something from the incident.
Perhaps Shi Chen had never truly regarded those people as his companions.
He would never betray his companions, but when danger struck or events did not go his way, he would choose to abandon them.
Simply put, there was not enough trust.
Jian Fan was not worried that Shi Chen might abandon him. He had no need to rely on Shi Chen in the first place. But their group also included the relatively naive Lin Junruo and Lu Jing, which made Shi Chen a poor fit.
Besides, if Shi Chen truly wanted to work with them, he should take the initiative.
Of course, in Jian Fan’s eyes, his only true teammates were Qin Nan and Mu Xin.
Qin Weiyi and Lu Jing were partners, while Yellow Hair and Lin Junruo could probably only be considered friends he got along with fairly well. As for Zhou Jingying… he merely admired her a little, nothing more.
“What about Yang Zhen?” Lu Jing asked.
Qin Weiyi was surprised that Lu Jing had spoken up. He turned to look at him. “You want her to join us?”
Lu Jing shook his head. “I don’t care either way. I just think she’s capable. If we get into a fight, she’d be a useful ally.”
Lu Jing did not understand all their considerations. He simply admired Yang Zhen’s fighting prowess.
Jian Fan, however, gave Yang Zhen some serious thought.
Then his gaze settled on Yellow Hair.
“What is it?” Yellow Hair had a bad feeling when he saw Jian Fan looking at him.
Jian Fan said, “Go ask Yang Zhen to form a team with you.”
“Huh?” Yellow Hair stared at him in shock, then asked again in disbelief, “You want me to team up with Yang Zhen?”
“Yes,” Jian Fan replied.
Qin Nan chuckled beside them. “Jian Fan, Mu Xin, and I are one team, while Qin Weiyi and Lu Jing are another. This is only a temporary alliance between our teams. It wouldn’t be appropriate for you to participate on your own.”
Yellow Hair: “???”
Yellow Hair pointed at Lin Junruo. “Isn’t this sexist?”
Mu Xin pulled Lin Junruo over and said, “She’s an auxiliary member.”
Yellow Hair: “???”
Yellow Hair pointed at Zhou Jingying next. “Then what about her?”
“This is an important mission entrusted to you by the organization.” Qin Nan reached out and patted Yellow Hair on the shoulder, his tone laden with meaning.
Yellow Hair: “…”
“Fine.” Yellow Hair eventually agreed. He had interacted with Yang Zhen a few times before, so it should not be too difficult. He should be able to convince her… right?
In truth, Yellow Hair was not too sure. After all, Yang Zhen was a lone wolf.
Lin Junruo thought for a moment, then said, “I’ll go with you.”
Yellow Hair’s eyes lit up, and he looked deeply touched. “I knew Miss Junruo loved me most.”
Lin Junruo was speechless.
She silently took back the step she’d made toward the door. “On second thought, I think I’d be better off as an auxiliary member of Mu Xin’s team.”
Yellow Hair was speechless.
Mu Xin couldn’t hold back and burst out laughing.
Despite what she’d said, Lin Junruo ultimately chose to team up with Yellow Hair.
They might look like one big group right now, but she and Yellow Hair were really just tagging along. Jian Fan and Qin Weiyi’s teams, with five members between them, were the only proper teams.
Lin Junruo figured that if they could recruit Yang Zhen, they would count as a small team too. They might not be able to compare with Jian Fan and Qin Weiyi’s teams in terms of ability, but at least they would be part of the temporary alliance instead of a couple of freeloaders who had randomly latched on, right?
With that settled, Jian Fan began shooing everyone out.
After working himself to the bone for an entire world, he needed a good rest.
Everyone said their goodbyes.
Zhou Jingying left with them, though her mind was still in a fog. Even now, she had no idea what this group was trying to accomplish.
Still, whatever their goal was, it could only be a good thing for her if they really gave her the Points in the next world.
Zhou Jingying didn’t want to worry too much about something that hadn’t happened yet. She would take things one step at a time when the time came.
After leaving Jian Fan’s room, everyone chose a room of their own to rest in.
They all had things weighing on their minds to some extent, but exhaustion soon overwhelmed them, and one by one, they drifted off to sleep.
It was strange. While they were inside a world, they could go for days without necessarily needing any rest. Yet in the Realm of Death, fatigue weighed heavily on them. After enough time passed, drowsiness would inevitably set in, and after a good night’s sleep, they would feel much better.
The thought flashed through Qin Nan’s mind.
But he quickly dismissed it and drifted off to sleep.
By the time he woke up, another two days had passed.
It was time for them to enter the next world.
Qin Nan sat up in bed and raked an irritated hand through his hair.
Who knew when this kind of life would finally end?
Despite his frustration, Qin Nan could only get up, freshen up, and leave his room.
By the time he came out, Yellow Hair and Yang Zhen were already there.
Previously, Yang Zhen had been the one to approach Yellow Hair. Now the tables had turned, and Yellow Hair was the one seeking her out, with Lin Junruo backing him up from the sidelines.
“What’s the fun in being alone? You don’t even have anyone to talk to,” Yellow Hair urged.
Lin Junruo nodded. “Exactly.”
“Yang Zhen, you should really think about it. Team up with us, and we can all help each other out,” Yellow Hair continued.
Lin Junruo chimed in, “Think about it. Once you have teammates, you’ll always have someone on your side whenever something happens. Whether it’s something as minor as an argument where you need someone to help you curse the other person out, or something as major as… unraveling the secrets of the Realm of Death.”
Her confidence faltered a little toward the end.
After all, she didn’t think either she or Yellow Hair was actually capable of something that major.
Yang Zhen didn’t look down on them, but she still arched an eyebrow. “I’m a lone wolf. If I ever decide to find companions, they’ll have to be stronger than me. You two don’t make the cut.”
Yang Zhen didn’t disdain them, but she was only telling the truth.
She could treat Yellow Hair and Lin Junruo as equals, but neither of them would ever be someone she looked up to.
Yellow Hair gave an indignant huff. “The problem is, you don’t exactly have any better options right now.”
Yang Zhen stared at him in disbelief.
Did he really have to hit her where it hurt?