Chapter 69: Killer Game

Liu Rusi patted He Yuzhu on the head and scolded, "What kind of trap? It's about helping lovers find their happy ending!"

"Right," He Yuzhu echoed.

Boiled Fish, pickled cabbage fish, braised intestines, scallion-fried sea cucumber, fried chicken wings, and french fries were served one after another, along with the Coca-Cola that He Yuzhu had been saving.

Seeing the fragrant dishes on the table, the few people stopped chatting and picked up their chopsticks one after another.

When Liu Xiaohua saw the cola, his eyes lit up instantly, and he said with some excitement, "I never expected that someone who has studied abroad like me would be less trendy than you. You, He Yuzhu..."

"I'm just a waiter, but I'm more trendy than a Doctor like you, right?" He Yuzhu replied with a grin.

Liu Xiaohua smiled sheepishly.

The corners of Liu Rusi's mouth lifted slightly, revealing a faint, almost imperceptible smile.

Watching her smile, He Yuzhu felt a bit distracted, then immediately pinched his own thigh hard and cursed, "Your body doesn't allow for such things yet!"

Zhao Ying glanced at He Yuzhu, her expression complex.

As Liu Xiaohua drank the cola and ate the fried chicken wings, he suddenly felt his eyes redden while chewing, and tears began to stream down.

Guo Yan gave the Doctor a hard nudge and teased, "We drama folks have to brew up emotions for a long time just to shed tears on stage, but you—you just cry whenever you want. You've become Lin Daiyu."

Liu Xiaohua let his tears flow, not caring at all about the gazes of others; he knew no one would understand his conflicted feelings, so he shook his head and smiled.

Zhao Ying was secretly glancing at him, and seeing him smile, she let out a sigh of relief.

Seeing that everyone had finished eating, Liu Rusi wanted to speak up.

Unexpectedly, Guo Yan brought up the old topic directly, saying, "Zhuzi, you promised to sing for us; you can't go back on your word."

Liu Rusi let out a sigh of relief. She glanced at He Yuzhu, and the two exchanged a knowing smile.

Seeing the eye contact between the two, Zhao Ying felt a bit dazed for a moment, thinking to herself, Xiao Si has such bold tastes!

He Yuzhu immediately seized the opportunity: "I'm honored by everyone's interest. Today, not only will I sing the English song 'Jambalaya', but I will also sing 'A Man Should Be Self-Reliant'! However, I have one condition: you must all do me a favor. I've invented a new game, and you have to play it with me for a while."

"No problem!" said Liu Xiaohua.

The others also agreed one after another.

He Yuzhu, however, said, "But we have to go to the large private room upstairs. If I sing here, my Siqiang will scold me for disturbing the guests."

The group moved to a private room upstairs.

He Yuzhu first sang "Jambalaya".

After listening, Guo Yan said excitedly, "Mr. He Yuzhu, in my capacity as the President of the Drama Society, I formally invite you to join our society."

"Alright, then I shall accept your invitation with my primary school education credentials."

"Don't be so modest; your singing level is already professional," Liu Xiaohua praised.

"Exactly!" Zhao Ying echoed.

"Then I'll make a fool of myself, but don't forget your promise!" He Yuzhu said.

"We don't lie to children!" Guo Yan said with a smile.

He Yuzhu picked up the guitar, his expression turning solemn. He plucked the strings and sang proudly: "Pride and laughter rise like ten thousand waves, hot blood burns hotter than the red sun! Guts like forged iron, bones like refined steel! A heart of vast breadth, eyes looking ten thousand miles away..."

After the soul-stirring song ended, everyone remained silent for a long time, as if a massive force were impacting their hearts.

Liu Xiaohua actually shed tears again. He choked up and said, "Listening to this song has put me in a great mood. I won't hide it from you all: they've invited me to Nanjing time and again, even threatened me, but I didn't go... It's just that what I've seen upon returning is so far from what I imagined. I have a heart full of passion, but I've entrusted it to the wrong people... After hearing your song, the knot in my heart has loosened a bit... I'll say no more; to say more would be taboo."

Upon hearing this, a flash of surprise crossed Liu Rusi's eyes, but she then smiled and said, "Doctor Liu, why stop? Do you think we'll report you? Who doesn't have a heart full of passion? Who doesn't hate the invaders? Now that the invaders are gone and the land is shattered, isn't it time for our generation to restore the old mountains and rivers? To say there is no way to serve the country is perhaps an exaggeration..."

Liu Xiaohua shook his head: "Miss Liu, it is not out of contempt, but you may not see the trends of this world clearly."

Liu Rusi said: "I understand what you mean. Right now, this Si Jiu Cheng is being made foul by some people, but justice will come sooner or later."

"Well said! My sister is truly a heroine among women!" He Yuzhu took the opportunity to flatter her.

Zhao Ying also echoed: "Xiao Si is right, there will always be someone to take charge!"

Liu Xiaohua shook his head gently, not wanting to continue the topic. He said loudly, "Let's not talk about state affairs. He Yuzhu, tell us about your game!"

"Alright! My game is called 'Killer Game'!" As soon as He Yuzhu finished speaking, Liu Rusi was startled. "Are you going to use knives and guns?"

"No, no," He Yuzhu hurriedly explained, "It's just paper-talk, relying on deduction and acting..." He explained the rules in detail.

Everyone found it novel and interesting, so they agreed.

Liu Rusi secretly cast an approving look at He Yuzhu.

The group began to play the game. Relying on his system, He Yuzhu had almost no opponents and won every round, making everyone lose interest in playing.

Guo Yan praised: "If you lived in ancient times, you would definitely be a hero of troubled times! Your deductive ability is too strong. If you used this ability in war, you would certainly be capable of being a general."

Liu Xiaohua said: "Zhuzi is a genius; I am ashamed of my inferiority!"

Liu Rusi had already decided that she would pull He Yuzhu into her camp no matter what.

Hearing these compliments, He Yuzhu hurriedly played dumb: "I'm just a little brat, what do I know? I just like to mess around and play games. You must play with me again next time!"

"We'll play with you, we'll play with you," Liu Xiaohua said with a smile, as if coaxing a child.

As they were leaving, Guo Yan said: "Zhuzi, let's gather again next time. This game is quite interesting!"

Liu Rusi stayed behind, pulled He Yuzhu aside, and said with eyes full of praise: "You handled things beautifully today. Sister has a reward for you."

"Being a matchmaker for my sister's friend is a good deed that accumulates merit; how could I want a reward?" He Yuzhu said with a cheeky grin.

Liu Rusi's face darkened as she said, "I didn't come just for a meal today. I have a piece of good news and a piece of bad news for you. Which one do you want to hear first?"

"Sister, can we not keep people in suspense like this? Let's hear the good news first!"

"The good news is that the person to take over your property has been found, and the paperwork will be completed soon!"

"That's great! And the bad news?"

Liu Rusi leaned in closer, her voice dropping very low, carrying a hint of gravity: "Word has gotten out that someone is planning to make a move against you and your Siqiang, and even your family. You must be extremely careful and take precautions early. If you need it, I'll send a few Bodyguards over to you."

"Not for now!" He Yuzhu's eyes turned cold suddenly. "Except for that Zheng De, I have no other enemies. It seems he wants to force my hand!"

"Don't be impulsive!" Liu Rusi pressed his arm. "He has a deep background and over a dozen Bodyguards; he's not someone to be trifled with!"

"I'm not afraid of him," He Yuzhu gritted his teeth.

Liu Rusi looked at his stubborn expression and sighed, "Tell me, what can I do to help you?"

"Sister, your connections are extensive; it would be enough if you could help me figure out the places he frequents and his patterns of activity. If there is news, send word to me promptly."

"That is easy to handle, but you must be careful!" Liu Rusi's tone carried worry, and she reached out to gently stroke his head, "I certainly don't want to lose such an amusing younger brother as you."