Reborn with Consumption System-Chapter 431 - 208: Battle Royale of Best Actors and Actresses_3

Chapter 431: Chapter 208: Battle Royale of Best Actors and Actresses_3

"We’re short on information for the first night, so let’s either pass or just vote off someone who’s playing well and poses a threat. I’m fine with either; it’s up to everyone else."

Accordingly, the next boy was guided to target Han Lie. 𝑓𝘳𝑒𝑒𝓌𝘦𝘣𝘯ℴ𝑣𝘦𝑙.𝘤𝑜𝑚

"How about we vote off God Lie then? Hahaha!"

Yet unexpectedly, Xiaoqing immediately came to Han Lie’s defense. "Do you think you’re being funny? I would follow you if you declared yourself as the cop, but why are you always targeting God Lie without any reason? You and Luo Zijun are so suspicious!"

Huang Li and Fang Xing, who had not yet had their turn to speak, were suddenly dumbfounded. Seriously, was it necessary to defend him so mindlessly after just meeting for the first time?

What was even more unexpected for them was that Xiaoqing wasn’t the last one!

The two boys who spoke after her both held the same opinion. "Casually voting off God Lie, who isn’t suspicious, is not in everyone’s best interest."

Seeing the situation starting to go sideways, Huang Li discreetly held back.

"I agree with Xiaoqing. Zhang Kai really is being nonsensical; I won’t push to vote off God Lie."

Fang Xing followed suit, hiding his skill. "I have no information. If you guys want to vote for Zhang Kai, I’ll follow the vote. Also, Luo Zijun is suspicious, and the cops might want to check him."

These two really knew how to play; they sold out Luo Zijun and buried themselves deep in the mud.

As a cop, there’s no need to rush to guide everyone to vote out the killer. It’s better to stay well hidden and investigate a few more rounds. After catching two killers and having a clear picture, following the clues to find the third would be easy.

Unfortunately, they ran into two demons and a freebie.

The boy speaking after Fang Xing was concise: "I agree with Brother Fang."

He didn’t give a reason but simply laid an ambush.

But with just that one sentence, Han Lie and Chen Yanfei both sensed something and silently glanced at Fang Xing.

It was then Ding Xiang’s turn to speak. With an innocent and adorably clueless expression, she stammered, "I don’t know anything... I-I’ll listen to Sister Yanfei!"

Everyone burst into laughter again.

Good grief, the way two of the boys were looking at her, their eyes were practically shooting sparks...

Those who liked her were not any fewer than those who secretly fancied Chen Yanfei.

Next, Chen Yanfei spoke, her voice light. "I’m going to wait and see. Voting for Han Lie, Zhang Kai, or Zijun are all fine options, but I still suggest we vote for Han Lie. You all understand, right?"

"Hahahahaha..."

"We get it! We totally get it..."

The laughter erupted once again; everyone was having a blast.

Han Lie, sitting next to her, was the next to speak. Channeling an Oscar-winning actor, he began his persuasion.

"First, I’m not a killer. I don’t know the guy who got knocked off at all. If I were going to target someone, I would pick someone I’m aware of but don’t know well, like Huang Li or Fang Xing.

"Second, I do find Luo Zijun and Zhang Kai really strange, bringing my name into this out of nowhere.

"Third, voting for me is fine, but what if Chen Yanfei isn’t just seeking revenge but is actually a killer trying to muddy the waters?

"Fourth, I think Fang Xing might be a cop. Whoever you vote for, I’ll follow."

Good grief! Fang Xing was freaked out on the spot. Crud! How did I get exposed?!

The shock, coupled with his inability to conceal his emotions well, caused his expression to betray a huge flaw.

Originally, Han Lie was just bluffing. He hadn’t expected to actually hit the jackpot...

Now Chen Yanfei’s strategic kill became evident. The victim she chose was the second person to Han Lie’s right. Consequently, Han Lie was the second to last to speak, meaning all the police had already spoken and had no further chance to comment. Only the final, clueless civilian was left to speak after him.

"I don’t have any opinions... I’ll follow Brother Lie’s vote..."

Voting began.

The first two players to vote cast their votes for Luo Zijun and Zhang Kai respectively, having been misled.

Luo Zijun, having no choice, reluctantly voted for Zhang Kai, still hoping to benefit from the confusion.

Zhang Kai voted for Han Lie.

Fang Xing and Huang Li voted for Zhang Kai.

Ding Xiang thought hard – actually, she was counting votes, which she was smart enough to do – and finally, very cautiously, voted for Han Lie. Yeah, Sister Yanfei said to vote for Brother Lie, so let’s vote for Brother Lie!

Chen Yanfei sighed, rolled her eyes at her in exasperation, and then cast her vote for Zhang Kai.

Ding Xiang was confused again. Could it be... I misunderstood again?

Good lord. Amidst this battle of master actors, I’m the only one giving the game away...

In the end, Zhang Kai was eliminated with 8 votes.

His last words were, "Xiaoqing, you’re awful! I was just being a bit cheeky!"

「The second round of night fell.」

As soon as Han Lie and Chen Yanfei opened their eyes, they simultaneously pointed at Fang Xing.

Although Luo Zijun was also a suspect, his reputation was already ruined. Voting him out wouldn’t be an issue. Naturally, they had to eliminate someone who was better hidden!

When it was the police’s turn, the three officers disagreed initially but eventually decided to investigate Xiaoqing, who had staunchly supported Han Lie.

When the result revealed Xiaoqing was a civilian, the police nearly spat blood. Damn it! What kind of troublemaker was she?!

「After dawn, everyone was shocked to see Fang Xing had been killed.」

In his last words, Fang Xing revealed his own role, identified Xiaoqing as a civilian and Han Lie as a killer, then died with a smile.

Han Lie faced his death calmly, laughing. "Xiaoqing, thanks for your support, but I’m a killer with no emotions..."

His words left all the civilians completely dumbfounded.

In the next round, Luo Zijun was killed. The remaining two police officers could only investigate those who had supported Han Lie, and again, they found only a civilian.

When it was time for discussion, chaos ensued.

Chen Yanfei took firm control, leading everyone to vote out another person who had supported Han Lie. Naturally, it was a civilian, but sadly, there was no chance for last words this time.

Sigh. What was even the point of playing anymore?

Chen Yanfei had nearly wiped out all the civilians by the time Huang Li finally confirmed her identity. Huang Li launched a desperate last stand, revealing herself as police, but it was too late.

Then Ding Xiang happily eliminated the last one, securing an easy victory.

"WAKAKAKAKA! Who’s laughing at me now! Are you still laughing?!"

The Little Freebie stood with her hands on her hips, the defiant cowlick on her forehead sticking straight up, as she giggled—a series of crisp, bell-like sounds.

Everyone was stunned, finding the situation surreal.

"How did you hide so well? It’s unbelievable..."

Ding Xiang, on the other hand, found it odd. "I didn’t hide! Haven’t I been with Sister Yanfei the whole time?"

Good heavens! It finally dawned on everyone. It wasn’t that you were so skilled; it was Sister Yanfei who was too strong!

Indeed, she was strong.

In the games that followed, Chen Yanfei played like a demon lord, always able to guide everyone to key information, whether she was targeted for elimination or not.

Han Lie, meanwhile, started to slack off, spending the whole time cajoling Chen Yanfei to play without caring about his allegiance. What allegiance is sweeter than a peach?

Whenever he was paired with Chen Yanfei, he would go all out, putting in a great effort to cover for her.

He truly maximized the game experience for the ’Household Guardian Beast’.

They played until past one in the afternoon. Everyone was starving by then. This merciless display of intellectual domination only ended when Chen Yanfei finally had her fill of fun.

Fang Xing, who had a more straightforward personality, was played so thoroughly that he felt life had lost its meaning; he guessed wrong no matter what.

He was still listless even while eating.

It wasn’t that he couldn’t handle losing, but losing to Han Lie was extremely hard for him to accept.

Luckily, he wasn’t the only one losing. Luo Zijun and Ding Xiang’s two sycophants didn’t fare any better. Whether in terms of intelligence or their attitude toward the game, they were thoroughly thrashed.

In contrast, Han Lie quickly gathered eight classmates around him.

Aside from Huang Li, who remained loyal to Luo Zijun, all the other girls had been won over by Han Lie. Even three of the other boys were now fawning over him.

Since they couldn’t call him God Lie, they affectionately called him Brother Lie instead.

By the time dinner was served, even the well-composed Luo Zijun couldn’t contain his anger any longer.