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Chapter 88: Comedy

That cunning man!

Using such words to grab my attention…

I must not waver anymore...

Tian Shui knew for sure that Shi Hai had cheated as well, but she couldn’t expose him, especially since she was the one who started using "off-the-board tricks" first.

In fact, she deliberately suggested clearing the screen after rolling the dice to leave some room for maneuvering.

After all, it would be a waste not to take advantage of her physical assets.

She understood that while Shi Hai wouldn’t easily fall for her...

His eyes, at least, were honest.

In other words, her curvaceous body could at least draw his attention.

On the other hand, Shi Hai lacked such natural advantages, so he could only resort to dialogue to unnerve her, hoping to disrupt her mindset and throw her off balance.

Since both of them had recognized the underlying "house rules," this game essentially became a battle of willpower.

Whoever had the stronger resolve would win!

In reality, Tian Shui could gain the upper hand just by treating Shi Hai's words as background noise and ignoring him entirely.

Shi Hai would inevitably have moments of distraction, and by seizing those opportunities, she could pull ahead significantly.

At this point, Tian Shui already held the rope to victory in her hands.

But... that wasn’t the kind of victory she wanted.

Winning in this way felt dishonorable to her.

She had a strong competitive spirit.

Playing psychological games with words, huh? Well, she could do that too!

To put it simply, her thrill-seeking nature was stirring.

Besides, if she kept silent the whole time, the atmosphere would become dull and boring, wouldn’t it?

Tian Shui didn’t want such a monotonous game experience.

Though if she lost, it would be her own fault.

But if she won... the satisfaction would be even greater!

The queen wanted excitement.

So this time, she decided to take the initiative.

"Is this how you’ve always seen me, junior? I never expected that... I thought you were a proper guy."

"Appreciating beauty is a natural thing," Shi Hai replied.

"In other words, I’m beautiful enough to make you want me? You just missed a chance to have me earlier, you know."

While Shi Hai was still moving his game piece, Tian Shui leaned forward, closing the distance until their noses were almost touching.

"If you had taken me just now, why would we still need to play this game? Whatever you want to know, I’d whisper it all in your ear... hehe."

Shi Hai quickly realized something was wrong and immediately leaned back.

His gaze paused briefly on Tian Shui’s eyes before instinctively shifting downward... but then got caught for a second or two by a certain deep valley.

Despite his strong willpower, as a man, it was nearly impossible to completely ignore the stunning beauty in front of him.

And just that brief moment of distraction was enough for Tian Shui to manipulate things unnoticed.

In the end, Shi Hai didn’t manage to confirm the dice roll in time.

Tian Shui overtook him once again.

Looking up at Tian Shui’s triumphant expression, Shi Hai instantly understood.

Tian Shui had opted for a direct confrontation, using every advantage at her disposal.

At this point, Shi Hai seemed to have no chance of winning.

After all, he lacked a tool to divert her attention.

What was he supposed to do? Take off his shirt and try seducing her with his abs?

"Actually, I’m curious—if I really tried to do something to you, what would you do?"

"Ha... if you’re curious, why not try it now?"

"Better not. I think my self-control is decent, but I'm not confident enough to play with fire and come out unscathed."

"Oh~ so you're comparing me to fire? But fire can also bring warmth, you know~"

As she spoke, Tian Shui deliberately spread her arms wide, as if inviting him closer.

This time, though, Shi Hai wasn’t fooled. He kept his head down, staring fixedly at his phone screen without moving an inch.

"I just know fire is dangerous, so I do my best not to touch it."

He completed his dice roll and, by a stroke of luck, landed on a "Roll Again" space.

Tian Shui frowned deeply. As expected, this man had ridiculous luck.

While rolling again, Shi Hai added, "Some people, even knowing fire is dangerous, still want its warmth. So they keep getting closer, closer, and closer... until they get burned."

After confirming the dice roll, Shi Hai moved his piece, coincidentally landing on the same space as Tian Shui’s.

"Is that why you haven’t fallen for me?"

Tian Shui was a bit puzzled. Why was Shi Hai so guarded against her now?

Was it just because of that letter?

Did he think this senior of his was dangerous?

Shi Hai was cautious by nature, but not to the point of seeming paranoid or delusional.

"Actually, I can tell," he said. "Maybe it’s a sort of sixth sense—call it a man’s intuition. I can tell you’re acting."

"Heh... whether I’m acting or not, you still don’t like me, do you?"

"Honestly, I think you’re very charming, but to me, you’re way out of my league."

"...You’re underestimating yourself."

"Or maybe you’re overestimating me. Unless the future me does something earth-shattering enough to make someone like you take notice of me."

Making a woman like me willingly fall to your feet isn’t earth-shattering enough?

Tian Shui almost lost her focus.

But this time, Shi Hai didn’t cheat.

He simply tapped the screen, rolled a six, and moved past her.

"No matter how amazing the future me becomes or what great achievements I make, that’s the future me... not the me right now."

Shi Hai reached the goal first.

He won the first round fair and square.

With his absurd luck, almost as if blessed by the gods...

That’s just how this man was.

Even when cornered, he could always turn things around with sheer luck that defied reason.

Maybe that’s why the heavens might eventually abandon him...

What if he’s using up all his lifetime luck right now?

Tian Shui pushed these thoughts aside and asked, "So, junior, what do you want to ask?"

"In the future... specifically nine years from now, will I die?"

"...Looks like you already know quite a bit."

"Just a little."

Tian Shui had expected this question.

She was mentally prepared for it.

After all, it was something she had witnessed with her own eyes.

"...Yes. You die."

"So it’s true..."

That confirmed it.

His future would indeed unfold as Shi Hai had been told. Misfortune would befall him.

And not just in one timeline—similar events would occur in every parallel world.

"You, uh... you got struck by lightning for showing off. That’s how you died."

"...Huh?"

Wait a second!

Why did the tone suddenly shift...

It’s turned into a comedy now?!