God's imitator

Chapter 491 Raising a Glass in Blessing
Lin Sizhi was somewhat surprised: "Hmm? You actually managed to analyze this far? Not bad, you've made great progress."

Qin Yao was clearly happy, but she still said, "Lawyer Lin, please be serious. Isn't this matter very important?"

"The continuous changes in the personnel of the previous five-person team are not necessarily the norm."

"If the lineup for the subsequent five-person team doesn't change for a long time, that could be really bad, right?"

Lin Sizhi smiled and said, "Your analysis is correct, but there are still some oversights."

Why did you assume that Yang Yuting must be a centrist?

"Yang Yuting, Li Jiang, and Yang Hui have different probabilities of entering the five-person group, let's assume they are 60%, 30%, and 10% respectively."

"In this situation, Yang Yuting's opinion will indeed play a decisive role."

"But is it possible that whoever joins the group of five will not actually have any real impact on the current situation?"

"Perhaps, once they're in, they'll all side with Cai Zhiyuan when faced with a choice between the two, it's just a matter of degree?"

Qin Yao was stunned: "Huh?"

She thought about it carefully for a moment and said, "Attorney Lin, you mean to say..."

"Are Li Jiang and Yang Hui actually recruited by Cai Zhiyuan from the 'Tarot Game'?"
"Yuting also prefers Cai Zhiyuan?"
"This doesn't make sense. Logically speaking, the two of them shouldn't get along, right?"
"Yuting used to be very close to Boss Wang, while Cai Zhiyuan and Boss Wang were always at odds and irreconcilable. Now that Boss Wang has left the community, Yuting should have inherited Boss Wang's niche. It's good enough that she remains neutral, so why would she support Cai Zhiyuan?"

After a moment's thought, Qin Yao realized an even more serious problem.

"Wait, if that's really the case, doesn't that mean that the only people in the community who truly support you without reservation are me, Yin Zhang, and Zheng Jie?"

"Aunt Zhou and Shen Xing should be from the same social class; they shouldn't have any particular bias."

"But the remaining people all seem to support Cai Zhiyuan more..."

"It's a 4:6 or 4:8 situation..."

Lin Sizhi nodded: "So it doesn't really matter who joins the five-person group."

“Now these things in the community have become irrelevant.”

From the perspective of "community evolution," what stage do you think this community has reached?

Qin Yao thought for a moment: "Hmm... middle section? No, middle to late section, I guess."

"It depends on whether you want to take the initiative to do something again, right?"

Lin Sizhi shook her head: "No, the evolution of this community is complete, and this is its final form."

Qin Yao was somewhat surprised: "No, really? I feel that there's no fundamental difference between now and before?"

Just then, Lee In-sook called out, "Everyone, please take your seats. The dinner is about to begin!"

The long table was already laden with a sumptuous meal.

Lin Sizhi stood up: "Since things have come to this, let's eat first."

……

The group sat down at the long table, the twelve players standing in neat rows.

However, the list has changed significantly compared to the original list.

Of the original players in Community 17, only five remain: Li Renshu, Cai Zhiyuan, Qin Yao, Yang Yuting, and Lin Sizhi. The others are new faces who joined later.

Considering that everyone only spends about three months in the community, such personnel changes are quite frequent.

During the previous dinner, Lee In-sook had actually spoken very little.

After all, when the initial goal is to foster community cohesion, some necessary rituals are needed during gatherings. However, as time goes on and the main members of the community become more familiar with each other, these formalities become less necessary.

But this time, Lee In-sook still picked up a glass of champagne, preparing to give a speech before the dinner.

Unlike before, Lee In-sook, who was usually very good at these things, also had a rare moment of hesitation, and for a moment she seemed to not be able to think of a particularly appropriate word.

"So much has happened during this time, and so much to celebrate and be grateful for. First, let's toast Aunt Zhou and Shen Xing."

"You have withstood the test of the trial game. Although you have gone through many twists and turns and hardships, you have finally been reunited."

"In this new world, any kind of affection is a luxury, let alone family affection."

"But it is precisely because of this warmth that we can feel the remaining warmth of reality in this godforsaken place where we live in constant fear of losing our lives."

Everyone raised their glasses, and Zhou Guifen and Shen Xing quickly stood up and bowed to thank everyone.

Of course, how you drink it is entirely up to you. Some people take a big gulp or even down it in one go when they're happy, while others just sip it lightly.

Li Renshu continued, "The second glass of wine is for Li Jiang and Yang Hui, to welcome you both."

"Community 17 has always emphasized openness, inclusiveness, friendliness, cooperation, and mutual assistance. As the environment of the new world becomes increasingly harsh and the games in the arcade become increasingly cruel, the merger of communities and the movement of people may become more and more frequent in the future."

"In any case, only communities that are always fully occupied can maintain their vitality and competitiveness."

"Therefore, we hope that new members can integrate as soon as possible, and that old members can be more tolerant of new members. No matter how the personnel change, the spirit of the 17th Community can continue."

Everyone raised their glasses again.

Li Renshu was somewhat moved, paused slightly, and then said, "The third cup of wine is to Fu Chen."

"I have always felt that it was Fu Chen who gave the 17th Community its gentle and kind foundation, which allowed us to hold on to our bottom line even after experiencing countless desperate games."

"Moreover, as the first and only player to confirm his return to the real world, Fu Chen has given us a glimmer of hope."

"I hope he is doing well over there, and I hope we can see each other again soon."

"The fourth toast is to Brother Wang."

"Although Brother Wang has left the community, his contributions to the community have always been evident to all. Perhaps at the beginning, some of us in the community and I had some misunderstandings about Brother Wang, but now, all we can do is offer our blessings."

"However, I believe that Brother Wang's departure does not mean that the 17th Community has gained an enemy, but rather an ally."

"We will definitely have more opportunities to cooperate in future games."

"The fifth toast is to Officer Cao, Uncle Ding, Aunt Su, Xu Tong, Jiang He, and all the departed players."

"This last glass is a toast to all of us here."

"I know that there may still be some conflicts in the community, but we should ultimately choose to stand together and face the challenges ahead."

"cheers!"

Everyone raised their glasses and shouted, "Cheers!"

After the glasses clinked, some of the players who had drunk more were already showing signs of being slightly tipsy.

The atmosphere became lively, with everyone sharing food and chatting in small groups, making the hall more bustling than ever before.

The players who toasted Lin Sizhi, Li Renshu, and Cai Zhiyuan the most were the ones who received the most favors from them in their daily lives.

The three of them did not refuse and drank one cup after another.

The gathering lasted until late at night.

During the event, some people performed shows and played some drinking games, such as dice games and rock-paper-scissors.

Finally, someone passed out drunk on the table, and only then did everyone reluctantly leave.

After the previous dinner, everyone voluntarily stayed to clean up the table, but this time everyone had drunk a bit too much, so they couldn't clean it up anymore and could only go back to their rooms to rest and clean it up the next day.

Lin Sizhi also drank quite a bit. Although the champagne and red wine were not very strong, she still inevitably got drunk.

He helped the even more intoxicated Zheng Jie upstairs, and after taking Zheng Jie to room number 10, he returned to his own room to rest.

After a quick wash, Lin Sizhi lay down on the bed and fell into a deep sleep.

(End of this chapter)