T0 Gaming Guild Saves the World.

Chapter 527, Section 526: The Fish Has Taken the Bait
The jailer didn't have a plan in mind; the atmosphere and emotions were just right, and his mouth moved unconsciously.

"If there's no plan, then let's use mine," suggested the blanket.

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Hu Qian is making the most of her time, using translation software to intensively study "The Sword of Léaña".

This obscure book of only 10 words will most likely become irrefutable evidence that she and the prison guard share a strong "resonance".

A sense of shared identity is very important. When you encounter someone who also understands what you like, you can easily start a conversation by following the topic. This not only makes it easier to get to know each other and shorten the distance between you.

This law is more accurate for less popular projects.

Humans are inherently social beings, and most people hope that what they like will be recognized by others.

For a connoisseur like Brother Jailer, there are many people with similar tastes in his social circle. If he can't find a way to make a lasting impression by focusing on more niche and subtle aspects, then it's all meaningless.

Hu Qian had a clear goal from the beginning. After obtaining first-hand information from the chat group, she made hasty preparations and went into action.

When the topic came up yesterday, the prison guard was clearly surprised; he obviously hadn't expected to meet someone with such a niche interest.

What needs to be done now is to thoroughly read the entire book and dispel the jailer's suspicions.

Even with the upgrades and improvements to translation software, it's still very difficult to understand a book written entirely in a foreign language, let alone the fact that "The Sword of Rhea" is a road trip story set in an isekai world, which is rather bland and lacks any exciting moments.

After watching for a while, Hu Qian would rub her eyebrows and do something else to refocus her attention.

She opened the prison guard's private chat group.

No matter when you open the group chat, there are always 99+ messages. It's as if the people here don't need to go to work; they chat in the group 24/7.

They discuss everything from current affairs and anime news to all sorts of topics, from politics to the world.

Multiple topics were discussed simultaneously in the group, with no communication barriers.

There are many talented and extraordinary people in the group. Hu Qian has seen people asking for all sorts of rare resources more than once in the group, and the problem is solved by a mysterious link sent by the onlookers.

However, none of that mattered to her.

The group owner, "Jailer Bro," has been set to "Special Attention."

No new messages have been sent in the last few hours.

Very strange.

The prison guard was a real character; he usually spent his days chatting and joking around in the group chat. But today, he hadn't said a word even though the sun was high in the sky, which Hu Qian found a bit unusual.

She stared at it for a while, then decided to continue studying.

"Money is hard to earn, and life is hard to endure," her parents often said to encourage her to strive for success.

In their view, the first job after graduation is a watershed moment in life.

Hu Qian found their ideas ridiculously naive.

Going to work after graduation is the watershed moment in one's thinking.

How much money can you earn by working?

Working from dawn till dusk, often with overtime, the meager earnings may not even cover one's expenses.

She didn't want a life that was so predictable and so mundane.

What she wants is a shortcut to quickly access Earth Online!
The sooner the better.

She understood from university onwards that good looks are a valuable asset that should be monetized when appropriate.

Creating a secondary account, livestreaming, and raking in the gold coins of the big spenders is the right way to go.

If others can do it, why can't I?

Am I worse than others?

She proudly purchased the equipment and plunged headlong into the already fiercely competitive market, achieving the impressive result of single-digit daily viewership in her live stream.

After a month, the income wasn't even enough to cover the cost of the live-streaming equipment, let alone enough to cover three meals a day.

Having suffered setbacks, Hu Qian began to examine the situation seriously.

She watched many videos and realized she was too late. The track was already packed with people from all walks of life, and those without unique characteristics simply couldn't stand out.

At that time, although the virtual live streaming field showed signs of saturation, it seemed worth a try.

The cost of the leather case, however, was also prohibitive for her.

Trial and error has its costs, and the allowance her family provides cannot cover her expenses.

Hu Qian knew that her roommates were all taking out loans, and their way of robbing Peter to pay Paul was no less than playing with fire. She secretly laughed at how stupid these people were and didn't participate.

However, it's somewhat surprising that my roommate, who also doesn't borrow money and lives paycheck to paycheck, is living a more comfortable life than everyone else.

It wasn't until Hu Qian noticed that more than one man was showering her with attention that she suddenly realized what was going on.

Wouldn't it be easier to find someone who works hard enough to work with you than to try it yourself?
She doesn't seem like a roommate; she keeps several fish in the fishpond at the same time.

Compared to all sorts of mediocre people, quality determined her quality of life during university.

Target your interests → Research their preferences → Create chance encounters → Make a great first impression → Develop the relationship naturally

Hu Qian tasted success for the first time.

Take each step steadily and surely to achieve the first goal.

The other party's family is quite wealthy; the parents run a small business, so they are very generous with living expenses.

While her roommates were still receiving small favors from their admirers, her daily expenses were already being covered.

It was just a small favor for the other party.

This success convinced Hu Qian that the experience she had summarized was correct.

The method to quickly master Earth Online lies within it.

The Stars' Proof went viral online just before graduation.

As a phenomenal online game, once the controversial promotional period was over, the exciting qualification draw followed.

Hu Qian's boyfriend likes playing games, so she also got into it and learned a lot.

She also participated in the qualification lottery, but unfortunately, she was not selected in either of them.

Many people initially viewed Proof of the Stars as a fraudulent game with exaggerated hype, but subsequent events gradually changed their perception of the game.

You really can start the game after entering a dream.

The game's official world championship qualifiers offered enviable bonus rewards.

The emergence of the top 4 players in the Chinese server, the popularity of guild accounts, and the viral spread of videos showcasing the virtual daily life of the game have created the first batch of winners who reaped the benefits of the game's success.

While Hu Qian was still racking her brains for a shortcut to quickly pass through Earth Online, they easily entered the venue with the tickets distributed by the Star Token.

Every month, you can do nothing but lie down and play games, and still earn hundreds of thousands in dividends.

This doesn't even include the profits from the guild account...

"Do you think people who live on the boundary between the virtual and the real world have partners yet?"

It was originally a topic of discussion in the community, but what was said unintentionally was taken seriously by the listener.

It was around that time that Hu Qian turned her attention to the popular concept of the boundary between reality and illusion.

She was itching to try and replicate her success.

Based on observations of offline activities, people at both the virtual and real worlds are generally game enthusiasts with small social circles, often referred to as "bad gamers."

Lacking experience, they can easily succeed.

but……

There's absolutely no chance of getting involved!
Society is not a university; its relatively closed space allows Hu Qian to strategically linger in front of certain individuals.

People live in different places on the boundary between the virtual and real worlds, and most of them are reclusive.

He never leaves his house during the day, but enters the Proof of the Stars at night; in reality, he is nowhere to be found.

This group's social circle is so small that it cannot accommodate even one person who accidentally wanders in.

Then came the news that the deal would be handled internally. Although nothing was actually going to happen, Hu Qian still felt that her pond had been dug up by someone else. In her panic, she even registered a new account and muttered a few words.

She also tried targeting other top 4 guilds in the Chinese server. During this time, she realized that many others shared the same idea, but alas…

Why are all of you Stellaris players so introverted?

Shouldn't someone who becomes famous at a young age be a little more flamboyant?

Silence on social media, no trace in real life, the main theme is to remain hidden in the dark.

Having made so much money, where has your vanity gone?

What Hu Qian didn't know was that each of the top 4 guilds in the Chinese server had one or two experienced and reliable players.

Orange Sky's [Thirty-Year-Old Job Change to a Grand Mage]

Khorne's chosen one: "A moment of carelessness can ruin a lifetime."

Captain Jegan of the comical tree

Their advice to the younger members of the guild was remarkably consistent.

Resist the urge to spend, keep only a certain amount of money to satisfy your expenses and daily enjoyment, and put all the remaining dividends into a fixed deposit account.

Hamster, get up!

This is advice from a veteran player on the Earth Online server; you can't ignore it.

Those who have been given the characteristics of hoarding rats are exceptionally rational in their daily spending.

To this day, there haven't been any major news stories about the top 4 players in the Chinese server. Most of the time, it's because veteran players have brought new players into the game and done a good job of guiding them.

Originally, the matter should have ended there.

With the changing environment, Hu Qian's experience is no longer applicable, and the possibility of her finding a higher-level circle to replicate it is very low.

A sudden message before the Lunar New Year sent chills down her spine.

How did their family manage to get to know the prison guard's family through acquaintances?

Or was it when the prison guard's mother was talking about blind dates with someone and was introduced to him?
In that instant, Hu Qian felt as if a pie had fallen from the sky.

The path to understanding that I had been searching for so long appeared before me so easily, without any effort on my part.

The joy of her newfound good fortune did not cloud her judgment.

After an hour of thought, she made a bold decision.

Find a pre-prepared excuse and break up with them.

Delete social media accounts.

Intensive cleanup of recent posts from retained social media accounts.

Opportunity only comes once; if you don't seize it when it's offered, you'll suffer the consequences.

Honestly, she had absolutely no affection for the prison guard.

He considers himself a fun-loving person, displaying an ugly attitude of stirring up trouble and watching the show.

The person's name is just as unacceptable.

But at this moment, all the struggles no longer matter.

Hu Qian chose to go all in.

Judging from the fact that the prison guard's mother personally inquired with her circle of acquaintances and specifically mentioned "wanting to have similar interests," it's clear that the other party was dissatisfied with the prison guard's negative social attitude.

They may be called social terrorists, but that's limited to the internet. They probably don't have many opportunities to "terrorize" people in real life.

Full of confidence, Hu Qian rushed into this battlefield that could determine the future of her life.

At the same time, let's sing a triumphant song!
Everything went as she had expected: the same interests, recognition from peers and even men. The prison guard felt immense satisfaction and also left a deep impression on himself.

Exchanging gifts and splitting the bill for meals—these two details left a positive impression.

As for the whimsical off-the-spot topics they would discuss during each blind date, she always managed to find the right moment to steer the conversation to what the jailer was currently interested in, and they would have a very pleasant chat.

After several times, Hu Qian could clearly sense that the prison guard was very satisfied with the atmosphere.

She just didn't quite understand...

It's been more than half a month. The prison guard and she have been going out to play, but they only eat and drink, and then leave when it's time to leave.

Uh……

Don't you have any other ideas?

Shouldn't we try holding hands, such a basic and tentative approach?

Although she had already guessed it, considering the current situation, Hu Qian couldn't help but complain, "Innocent little Chu Nan."

The jailer did have feelings for her, but subtly, something seemed to be holding things back...

His favorability rating was clearly around 60, and then stopped rising.

Hu Qian wanted to find the root of the problem, but it was as if she was blinded by clouds and she couldn't find a solution no matter how hard she tried.

My eyes were getting blurry from reading, and my mind was filled with the trivial matters of the past two weeks.

She rubbed her temples, stretched lazily, and pondered what kind of message to send to the jailer before entering the game.

The information bar shook.

The person I'm paying special attention to, the prison guard, has popped up in the group chat.

"I have something to ask everyone."

The group members, who were originally chatting about other topics, were suddenly drawn to this.

"My family has arranged another blind date for me, it's a bit tiring."

Hu Qian's brows furrowed instantly.

again?
What do you mean? Are the jailer's family members dissatisfied with her and have secretly arranged for someone else to take her place?
The good news is that it's clear the jailer's family really wants him to get married as soon as possible.

Bad news... a competitor!
Hu Qian became a little anxious.

The emergence of competitors meant she had to speed things up; her previously slow and deliberate approach was to prevent the big fish that had already taken the bait from getting off.

She knew all too well that the closer she got to the bait, the less she could be impatient.

If you show any eagerness, the big fish will notice something is wrong, and all your efforts will be in vain.

She showed unprecedented patience and meticulousness towards the prison guard.

Someone like him, whose mind is always on games, will definitely be the one managing the money once they get married.

But if we hesitate now... who knows who else in the pond might be trying to leap over the dragon gate?

Hu Qian became somewhat anxious and was thinking about how to deal with it when the prison guard spoke again.

"You're all right. A blind date is a blind date. Just go and see."

"Sigh, it's not me who's anxious, it's my family who's anxious."

"Actually, I already have someone I like, so going on blind dates makes me feel a little... I can't quite explain it."

"Hey, watch your mouth. What do you mean by 'the lewd old gluttonous prison guard is like an innocent little Chu Nan'? Administrator, give him a 10-cycle ban package."

Hu Qian was startled, but after carefully reading the words, she was overjoyed!
The phrase "I already have someone I like" is particularly jarring.

Who else could it be?

With such a narrow social circle, who else could the prison guard possibly accommodate?

Besides her, who else has ever given him the feeling of his heart fluttering, like a soulmate?

Hu Qian doesn't think the prison guard could refuse someone who understands him in everything, can chat with him about anything and everything, and is always tolerant of his hobbies.

Such a woman simply doesn't exist in his life!
The more I think about it, the more excited I get.

Hu Qian couldn't help but calm herself down; she knew that her opportunity had truly arrived.

Once this hurdle is overcome, the prison guard will be a sure thing.

Now all she needs to do is find out who this damn competitor is!
Once I defeat her head-on, I can then naturally appear at the jailer's house, and everything will be settled.

(End of this chapter)