‘Could this be my own personal Baosi?’
Shen Xixi clicked on her Character Panel.
Next to the image of King Zhou of You, a small **[Golden Emblem]** appeared with the word **[Exclusive]** written on it.
**[Special Connection: Baosi (Unique Bind)]**
**[Note: This character possesses an Independent Emotional Simulation Core and growth potential. Her reactions are unpredictable; please treat your “possession” appropriately.]**
‘Unpredictable?’
‘Does that mean this Baosi might learn bad habits? Might throw tantrums? Or even… might refuse me?’
That thought ignited a more hidden excitement within her.
In teasing someone, the most important part was that they resisted.
Who didn’t like a little kitten that could scratch and meow?
Currently, three scripts were open: Zhou You, Shang Zhou, and Zhaojun. Except for Zhaojun, all required payment.
Shen Xixi browsed the forums and found that most players only caught a glimpse of the characters or triggered a few fixed dialogues. There was not a single person who, like her, had progressed to physical touching or nearly “starting a fire.”
It seemed this was a privilege for SSVIPs.
Moreover, once deep interaction was involved, it almost always pointed toward recharging. It wasn’t just for her; it was a specific feature of the game.
“Interesting. Using extreme realism and emotional bonding to drive consumption?” Shen Xixi didn’t dislike it. Instead, she felt this ultimate experience with a clear price tag suited her taste perfectly.
What she wanted was an experience that was hard to find in the real world—one that was completely under her control yet felt incredibly real.
She reopened the recharge interface.
Deposit: 500,000.
**[Large Deposit Successful! Obtained Exclusive Resource Pack! The online stability of special characters has been greatly improved, interaction depth has been unlocked, emotional feedback thresholds have been adjusted, and more hidden content awaits your exploration!]**
The system’s prompts seemed even more enthusiastic now.
—
Luo Tiantian stared at the two text messages that had appeared on his phone screen.
The first was an official exchange notification he had already seen.
The second had just popped up. The sender was also official, displayed as **[King Zhou of You (Special Follow)]**.
“I have only just left you, yet my heart is already desolate. I specially grant you fifty game coins to soothe your longing. I hope you return soon.”
Immediately following was another system notification:
**[You have received a targeted gift from King Zhou of You: Game Coins x 50]**
**[These gift coins are special emotional bonding items and can be used directly in the in-game exchange system. The exchange rate is fixed at: 1 Game Coin = 100 RMB. To exchange, you must log in to the game, play the character, and remain online for over 10 minutes.]**
**[Note: Login required to claim.]**
Fifty game coins!
That meant… five thousand yuan?
‘Sob meow meow!’
“I’m in!”
Luo Tiantian hurriedly got up and prepared to take a shower.
Hot water flowed down.
Luo Tiantian wiped the water droplets from his face and looked at himself in the mirror.
He froze.
It was still his face… but not entirely.
The contours of his features were softer and more delicate, and his skin was fair. His complexion, which usually looked dull due to his illness, now had a healthy, light pink glow. Did his eyes seem a bit larger? His eyelashes were thick and long, trembling as he blinked in shock.
“This… this…”
Luo Tiantian’s mouth hung open.
‘Could it be…’
‘Joy makes the spirit bright, and it makes a person look better too, meow?’
‘That’s great, meow.’
After the shower.
“Let’s withdraw the money first, meow~~”
Luo Tiantian excitedly opened the exchange interface, entered 50 game coins, leaving one just in case, and then chose to convert them into real-world currency.
**[Exchange Rule Prompt:]**
**[The first exchange must meet the character stabilization period requirement: the character must have been created for at least 7 days (real-world time), and the daily online duration must be at least 10 minutes.]**
**[Exchange Rate: Game Coin : Real-world Currency = 1 : 100.]**
**[After the stabilization period, the actual exchange rate will gradually increase based on character interaction depth, resources invested by the VIP associate, and a comprehensive system evaluation, reaching up to 1:100 or higher.]**
**[Your character, Baosi, was created today and has not yet met the stabilization period requirement.]**
**[The 50 game coins you selected will be converted at a ten-to-one ratio for the first exchange. Amount: 500 RMB. Do you confirm the exchange? The exchange will take place automatically once the stabilization period requirements are met. Estimated arrival time: 7 days from now.]**
“Why, meow?!”
The promised five thousand? Now only 500 remained, and he had to wait a week?
A surge of anger at being toyed with rose in his heart.
Luo Tiantian felt like a fool for providing so much unspeakable enjoyment… discomfort in the game! And this was the result?
He checked the patient group chat, only to find that the person who gave him the account had already left the group.
“Trash game! Scammers! Shameless!”
“…Whatever. 500 is better than nothing. I’ll wait 7 days. The thousand I get from the Assistance Points shouldn’t have this many restrictions, right?”
He checked the Assistance Point exchange interface.
The rules for Assistance Points were much simpler: if you had enough points, you could exchange them at any time. The rate was fixed at 1:100, and there was no waiting period.
Luo Tiantian let out a tired sigh.
He compromised.
At least he would have 500 in 7 days. Combined with the 1,000 from Assistance Points, he’d have 1,500 total—enough to catch his breath, pay his overdue rent, and cover some medical expenses.
**[Assistance Point Exchange]**
**Current Points: 11**
**Exchange Rate: 1 Point = 100 RMB**
**Exchangeable Amount: 1,000 RMB**
**Would you like to exchange now?**
Exchange.
**[Important System Prompt (For Special Assistance Characters):]**
**[To ensure the stability of the special character “Baosi” and the possibility of continuous deep interaction with VIP players, the system has a setting: when a player’s Assistance Points are less than or equal to 10, the game logout function will be disabled. It is recommended that players always maintain at least 10 Assistance Points in their accounts to ensure the continuity and controllability of the game experience.]**
**[Your current Assistance Points: 11. They will be cleared after the exchange. Do you confirm the exchange?]**
“…”
Luo Tiantian looked at the prompt, his grievances having nowhere to go.
He exchanged them.
The text message notification sounded.
*Ding.*
**[Your account ending in xxxx has received a transfer of 1,100.00 RMB. Balance…]**
The money really arrived—instantly, without delay.
At least he hadn’t been scammed. The money was real.
He had truly earned it.
Rent plus utilities was 750, leaving 350. At least he wouldn’t have to worry about food for a while.
Luo Tiantian held the phone high with both hands, staring at the ceiling.
‘So, things aren’t actually that bad, right?’
‘At least I’m getting paid.’
This was better than working for two or three months, only to get two or three thousand yuan and then spending half a year in arbitration unable to get his own money back.
A new prompt popped up on the game app on his phone.
**[Scenario Quest Pre-release: Playing with Fire to Tease the Feudal Lords – Prologue]**
**[Content Preview: King Zhou of You will perform a world-shaking act just to win your smile. As the core of this grand play, your reaction will directly influence the plot direction and reward settlement.]**
**[Prerequisite: Within 3 days of game time, ensure the character is within the Lishan Palace area and complete at least one daily interaction with King Zhou of You (the interaction must include a “smile” element guide).]**
**[Estimated Total Rewards for “Playing with Fire to Tease the Feudal Lords”: Assistance Points x 50–200, Game Coins x 100–500, Special Title x 1, Reality Sync Buff Item.]**
**[Warning: Participation in this quest is mandatory. It involves a major historical plot turning point and may have a profound impact on the subsequent game environment and character relationships. Please prepare carefully.]**
*Playing with Fire to Tease the Feudal Lords…*
So, as Baosi, his ultimate mission was to be a **[Calamitous Concubine]** and cooperate with a faint ruler to stage this infamous act?