Chapter 7, Survival on a Deserted Island (1)

This statement is often heard at the promotional meetings of pyramid schemes

So it turns out that men can also be drugged

However, in reality, this place resembles more of a VIP lounge at an international airport

Friendly reminder, the game will officially start in five seconds. Please prepare yourself, players

This statement is not inherently incorrect; each of us possesses a unique DNA. Certain aspects of our bodies have been encoded since birth, such as our appearance, family, and family medical history. However, fortunately, we still have many choices thereafter. You can attend university, work part-time, start a business, become an elementary school teacher, or even an astronaut.

Zhang Heng briefly surveyed his surroundings. In this lounge, apart from himself, there were about a dozen other people present. They were seated in booths not far away, some engaged in casual conversation while others sat alone. However, it was strange that despite one person being only a few meters away from him, he could not make out the person's features.

[Time Flow Rate: 480] (In the real world, 1 hour equals 20 days in this game, and after 40 days, players are forcibly returned to the real world)

No amount of written description can compare to witnessing it with your own eyes. Mr. Zhang Heng, your first round of the game has begun. Please cherish this rare and extraordinary experience with the books. I look forward to our next meeting.

Player identity verification in progress

A peculiar glimmer flashed in the eyes of the bartender as she finished her last sentence, and at that moment, the hands of the clock on the wall struck eleven

In the next moment, a strong sense of dizziness surged into Zhang Heng's head, causing his vision to become blurred

Mode: Single Player

This is a very strange experience; he can feel that there is nothing wrong with his vision, and the retina can form clear images, but then it is as if something is blocking this information from being transmitted back to his brain

Relax, this is something every new player experiences upon arriving here. Unless permitted by the other party, players' appearances within the Desire City are by default in an unrecognizable state. In fact, your voices have also undergone special processing; what you hear is not the real voice. This is also to maximize the protection of your safety.

Upon pushing open the door, Zhang Heng felt as if he had entered another world, with soft lighting, a red Persian carpet, genuine leather sofas, silver tableware on the coffee table, a variety of snacks and fruits displayed on the self-service buffet, and a small bar to his right. As he closed the large door behind him, a gentle and soothing piano piece even began to play in his ears

A strange voice reached his ear

However, this time he was unable to receive any response.

At this moment, a glass of lemonade was pushed in front of him

Zhang Heng walked up the iron ladder to the second floor and reached out to push open the blue iron door in front of him

Not good, have I fallen into a trap myself

"Is it DNA?" Zhang Heng took a sip of the lemon water in his hand, unsure why the bartender suddenly shifted the topic to this.

But now the reality is right before our eyes; when that iron door closes, the noise from outside is completely blocked on the other side

Zhang Heng did not believe in this evil, he tried to concentrate, feeling that he was about to break through that invisible barrier, but the next moment a wave of nausea surged from his abdomen, forcing him to reach out and hold onto the bar to prevent himself from falling.

You boarded a cruise ship for a sea excursion, and when you reached the vicinity of the equator, you encountered a terrifying storm. The cruise ship deviated from its intended course, and at the same time, all the radar, sonar, GPS, and satellite phones on board mysteriously failed. You lost your sense of direction and aimlessly drifted at sea for a month, unfortunately encountering an even greater storm. At the moment of the incident, you happened to be standing on the deck when a massive wave swept you into the sea. When you opened your eyes again, you found yourself lying on an unfamiliar beach.

"Not bad, your observation is sharper than I expected." The latter wiped the glass, still maintaining a hint of the daytime's coldness, "No one stipulates that a person can only have one job in a day, right? By the way, I am the receptionist here, and I don't need to hide my appearance like the players do."

"Welcome." said the woman in the red evening gown behind the bar

The bartender set down the sparkling glass she had been polishing, her speech becoming increasingly rapid. "Setting aside those things that are predetermined from the outset, let me rephrase my question more accurately: what do you believe shapes a person into who they are today? For instance, what enables an astronaut to walk in space, what allows a boxer to knock out an opponent in the ring, and what compels a teacher to pick up teaching tools?"

"This is not your fault; doubt is a human nature." The bartender, upon hearing this, did not get angry. "Answer me a question, Mr. Zhang Heng, what do you think truly makes a person become themselves?"

It is important to note that the current sound wave has already exceeded one hundred decibels. Although Zhang Heng is not from a related field, he is well aware that materials with a structure similar to that of a shipping container have almost no sound insulation effect

Considering the experiences along the way, as well as the group of young men and women downstairs swaying their bodies to release their youth, he originally thought that even if the style inside the tin house was not the same, it should be somewhat similar

Extraction complete - the current copy is Survival on a Deserted Island

I usually do not like to boast about my employer in front of customers; in fact, I never enjoy bragging about them. However, this time I must say, congratulations, Mr. Zhang Heng, you are incredibly fortunate to be part of the greatest game in human history. I can assure you that compared to it, the games you have played before are utterly inferior, and it will completely change your life.

Zhang Heng did not know how much time had passed, perhaps it was a few days, perhaps it was a few hours, perhaps it was just a few seconds

Verification successful, randomly selecting a new instance for player number 07958 ... ...

I apologize, but since I entered, you have been incessantly repeating words like player and receptionist in my ear. However, to be frank, I still do not know what game I am supposed to participate in. Is it 21 points? Texas Hold'em? Or is it a game of Three Kingdoms or esports?

Experience? Are you suggesting that our experiences and learning have shaped us into who we are today?" Zhang Heng quickly understood what the bartender was trying to convey, and then he raised an eyebrow, "But I still don't see how this relates to the game I am about to participate in.

"But I can still see your appearance." Zhang Heng took the lemonade, expressed his gratitude, and only then did he notice that the face behind the bar looked somewhat familiar. Despite the other person having changed clothes, applied lipstick, and exuding a completely different aura from during the day, Zhang Heng still recognized her, "You are... the bartender from the maid café?"

Zhang Heng's first reaction was that there was something wrong with the glass of lemonade; it was the only thing he had tasted. Since the moment he stepped into the bar, he had been maintaining a state of vigilance. However, perhaps because he did not expect to encounter an acquaintance here, this vigilance had slightly relaxed. He was unaware of when the other party had made their move or what potent anesthetic had been slipped into the drink. Just a gentle sip had such a terrifying effect. He only felt his head growing heavier, unable to hold on any longer, and he collapsed onto the bar, losing consciousness.

The objective of the task: Survive for 40 days on this deserted island

Perhaps it is because Zhang Heng has experienced even more incredible events in the past that he has developed a certain immunity to similar occurrences, and after pondering for a moment, he resumed his steps.