Chapter 220: Spend Money to Ward Off Disaster

Glasses Boy is so brazen because, first, these two aren't real Escapees, so there's no danger.

Second, because the Library is a public place.

As long as the two Escapees aren't foolish, they would never make a move against him in a public place.

After all, if he shouts once, those two absolutely can't leave the Library.

"You two, don't panic; let me explain the situation..."

Glasses Boy laid out the predicament the two Escapees are currently facing.

He also clarified his own intention.

"I understand," one of the Escapees nodded after hearing Glasses Boy's words: "We'll do as you say, give you two thousand; you don't shout randomly, and you don't tip off the Investigation Team."

The two thought that since this kid was after money, it would be easy to resolve.

Just give him the money and it's done.

Moreover, Glasses Boy didn't make a big demand like Shizi; he only asked for two thousand.

If they give the two thousand, they still have a chance to get the Program Crew's two hundred thousand reward.

If they don't give the two thousand, they'll be stuck here and the two hundred thousand will vanish.

They can still tell which is heavier: two thousand or two hundred thousand.

"Don't worry, I definitely won't tip off the Investigation Team. They only give a thousand, you give two thousand, so I'll obviously choose the larger sum!" Glasses Boy said with a smile.

Live Broadcast Room.

Glasses Boy's slick move prompted the Water Friends to flood the Danmaku with complaints.

"WTF? This Lao Liu, can still play like this?"

"He's playing with fire, isn't he? Isn't he afraid those two will tie him up?"

"Tie a hammer? Do you think they're Xu Mo? When those two Escapees' identities were exposed just now, their faces turned pale; even borrowing their courage, he wouldn't dare tie anyone up."

"Is this, like, extortion?"

"What kind of extortion is this? One is willing to hit, the other willing to take it; at most it's just a deal."

"..."

Glasses Boy pulled out the Payment QR Code on his phone and waved it before the two Escapees.

"Scan the code."

The two Escapees exchanged a glance, then one of them scanned and sent a thousand yuan.

"It's done, the money's already given to you, so don't shout randomly!" he said, and the two stood up, ready to leave the Library.

Come to think of it, they felt the two thousand was still well spent.

It solved the immediate crisis.

It also revealed that the Investigation Team had already come looking, and had even mobilized students to help hunt them down.

They can't stay at school; the place is unsafe, so they must leave quickly.

Because a large portion of the student body is searching for them.

If they stay on campus, they'll definitely be caught.

The Investigation Team's move is ruthless, actually getting students to help find them!

Students are short on money but not time, they are numerous and know the campus well; to them, this group is a huge threat.

This time they got lucky, stumbling upon a money‑mad person; next time luck may not be so kind.

The two lowered their heads and hurried out of the Library, planning to keep walking along this road until they exit the Jiangcheng University campus through the South Gate.

However, they didn't expect that shortly after leaving the Library, while passing the Basketball Court, they were recognized again.

This time they were identified by a very muscular man.

He stood about two meters tall, weighed roughly no less than 180 jin, his body a mass of sinewy muscle, like a little hill.

In front of this hulking man, the two Escapees—under 1.75 m tall and under 120 jin—looked exceptionally feeble.

Fearing they'd run away and he'd lose the thousand‑yuan reward, the hulker reached out and gripped their wrists like he was holding a chick, preventing them from fleeing.

After subduing them, he pulled out his phone, intending to call the school authorities.

The two Escapees exchanged a glance.

They already had a plan.

Of course, not by fighting.

They also didn't think they could beat this mountain‑like hulker.

Not to mention this is on a basketball court, where students taller than 1.8 m and built have more than two hands.

Even if they could beat the hulker, could they knock down every student on the court?

Obviously not.

Their method is—Spend Money to Ward Off Disaster!

Just like before.

Spend money, buy safety.

"No, no, no, brother, don't make the call," one Escapee said, holding up two fingers: "Two thousand—how about you let us go?"

The other Escapee also nodded at that moment.

"Brother, even if you make that call, you'll only get a thousand reward. We give you two thousand! Think about which is more worthwhile—one thousand or two thousand."

The hulker shook his head without a second thought and refused.

"No way, trying to bribe me with money? You two are Escapees; I have a duty to report you, and the thousand reward is just a side gain."

After speaking, he involuntarily tightened his grip, his large hand clamping the two Escapees' wrists to stop them from fleeing.

He found the school leader's phone number in the class group and was about to dial.

Just then.

"We'll add money, three thousand! How about three thousand?"

This time, the burly man hesitated.

Seeing the burly man still hesitating, another Escapee immediately shouted.

"Five thousand! As long as you agree, we can transfer it to you right now! Besides, we aren't real Escapees, you know that; just pretend you never saw us, okay?"

Hearing the figure five thousand.

The burly man couldn't hold back any longer and nodded heavily.

Originally, he didn't intend to let these two Escapees go.

Honestly... they offered too much!

And precisely because they offered so much, he suddenly began to think they had a point.

Anyway, they aren't real Escapees; they're just Challenger in the program, posing no threat to society, so letting them go is fine.

Just pretend you didn't see.

Seeing the burly man nod, the two instantly breathed a sigh of relief.

They each took out the other hand not being held by the burly man, pulled out their phones, and each transferred two thousand five hundred to him.

Seeing the money arrive.

Only then did the burly man release them.

The two hurried away.

"Damn unlucky, damn! Didn't get a single cent, and we still ended up paying three thousand five."

"Forget it, didn't I also pay three thousand five? It's just small change, no problem. Don't forget, if we hide for a day, the Program Crew rewards two hundred thousand, so spending a little now is to earn big later, not a loss."

"That's true... let's get out of the school quickly, what bad luck!"