Thereās nothing...
"... What do you mean! What exactly are you guys talking about! Iām going to cause a scene!" Zeng Tao couldnāt understand and was about to throw a tantrum, then Jin Yue patted her shoulder.
"If you donāt understand, then wait and act. Weāll keep an eye on her and make sure she doesnāt run," Jin Yue said, staring at Shi Wanyun.
"Huh? Oh..." Zeng Tao was a bit confused, "Hmm... does she really have a problem? Then..."
Zeng Tao walked up to Shi Wanyun, directly extended her small hands, and firmly grabbed Shi Wanyunās wrists, pinning them behind her back, then said to Xu Xin, "Alright, she canāt run now."
"You guys..." Shi Wanyun felt helpless.
She twisted her body slightly, trying to break free, but Zeng Tao purposely restrained her with such strength that even she couldnāt budge an inch.
Such strength...
Xu Xin then walked forward, facing her with a direct gaze: "Do you really want me to sign the contract?"
"If you donāt believe me, you can do it anytime." Shi Wanyun stopped struggling and looked at him calmly, "If you donāt even trust your own methods, I have nothing to say."
"Hmm..." Lou FeiāEr glanced at her again, then said to Xu Xin, "Perhaps she might not be trying to deceive us, just eager to become one of us in area 188, so she took the initiative. Otherwise, her acting is too poor, really poor."
"... Whatās so poor about it?" Shi Wanyun, having been told this several times, couldnāt hold it anymore, but couldnāt show it, so she asked softly while holding back her temper.
Lou FeiāEr tapped her own chin and said, "Hmm... If I were you, even if I wouldnāt be controlled by the contract, Iād definitely pretend to be, then inadvertently bring up the contract but strongly resist signing it."
"If you want to contract me, I would definitely curse loudly, then attack Xu Xin in a fit of anger and try to escape. This would immediately label me as unstable, surely leading to being subdued by the crowd."
"But because Iām strong and still useful, Xu Xin wouldnāt kill me on the spot; instead, heād use drugs and sign a modified contract to control me."
She continued to stroke her chin, thinking aloud: "Hmm, at this point, Iād have to really resist, even fight desperately, cause some harm to those around, and get hurt myself, even if itās serious."
"Once contracted, after everything settles down, Iād pretend to be meek and pitiful, struggling inside, hating but unable to disobey. This way, Iād easily stay by Xu Xinās side and leverage his slight guilt towards me to gain his trust."
She clapped her hands, her eyes lit up: "Thatās right! The perfect plan! This would definitely fool Xu Xin!"
Xu Xin: "..."
If she really did that, he wouldnāt see anything unusual.
He might actually feel a bit guilty for forcibly controlling her, and thus take care of her.
... Unbelievable.
No wonder she almost killed him with acting before, Lou FeiāEr.
Shi Wanyun: "... What are you talking about."
"Oh, nothing, Iām speaking for you." Lou FeiāEr showed an apologetic expression, "I just thought, if you wouldnāt be controlled by the contract and wanted to stay beside Xu Xin for ulterior motives, you should do what I said."
"Since you didnāt do that, it means you might be genuine; otherwise, itās really too stupid, and the boss lady of area 1 wouldnāt be that stupid." Lou FeiāEr looked at Xu Xin, "So now I think she might be sincere."
Shi Wanyun had a lot to say, but it all condensed into four words: "... Youāre right."
She controlled her tone, making her voice very calm: "I donāt know why you think I have a problem. Iām just forced to be here. What Iām doing is because, if itās regional confrontation, none of the other regions combined could be a match for area 188.
"Instead of opposing you, itās better to join you, increasing the chance of survival. In the future, there might be a chance to return to the original world, which is my ultimate goal."
"Moreover... in this world, even if Iām not contracted, can life be considered under my control? Is it freedom?"
Although Shi Wanyunās tone was still gentle, there seemed to be a slight hint of excitement: "You say Iāve given up my life and freedom? My life and freedom are long beyond my control."
"If you donāt trust me as a deserter, sign the contract, thatās all." As she spoke, her eyes turned slightly red, she gently turned her head, showing a wronged look as if falsely accused.
Of course, she was gritting her teeth inside.
She didnāt know whether Lou FeiāErās words were sincere or sarcastic. But she had no choice but to go along with them.
If she showed any sign of anger, wouldnāt it prove Lou FeiāEr was right?
Moreover, what Lou FeiāEr said is indeed quite reasonable.
She even regretted a little now.
Why hadnāt she thought of such a good method herself earlier?
Actually, she might have thought of this method, but the mysterious voice came so suddenly, disrupting her plan and making her thoughts very chaotic.