Chapter 91: Phone Chat |
Guan Shan received a call from Shen Dinghua.
He was sitting by the river, checking the items obtained from this mission, when his phone suddenly rang in his pocket.
Surprised, Guan Shan took it out and muttered, "Why is she calling at this hour? Could it be she can't sleep again?"
But despite his curiosity, Xiao Shen's call would always be answered, no matter the time.
Guan Shan pressed the answer button, put the phone to his ear, and asked helplessly, "What's up? Didn't wake up in the middle of the night for a snack and get a stomach ache again, did you?"
Shen Dinghua's soft, sticky voice sounded a bit distorted over the phone, as if she had just woken up, "No... A big rat got into the yard and woke me up."
"A big rat? Your yard gets rats? Did you leave snack crumbs lying around? I've told you not to leave snacks on the table, and now look, a rat showed up. Cockroaches can't be far behind."
Guan Shan couldn't help but laugh as he sternly criticized Xiao Shen's usual behavior, while casually checking the information of the items.
The items obtained this time were strong but had their limitations.
[Secret Behind the Door]
[Effect: Use behind a door to enter a concealed state, becoming undetectable by any means for up to 180 seconds.]
[Description: Shh~ Don't open the door.]
This item looked like a photo frame with the picture torn out, leaving only the border, which seemed to depict a family of three.
The effect's description, much like the Crowbar, only had the concept of a "door." But this time, it was specifically limited to the "back" of the door, seemingly restricted to a proper "door" concept.
However, even with this limitation, it was still very useful and might save a life or take down a monster.
Shen Dinghua's tone was low and aggrieved, "The rat ruined the flower I planted..."
Guan Shan continued flipping through the items, "A flower? The ones in the yard?"
Next was the [Mirror Shard].
This item was even more impressive, belonging to the spatial category.
[Mirror Shard]
[Effect: When this shard's mirror surface faces another mirror, an infinitely looping space forms between them, lasting 10 seconds before disappearing. Each mirror can only be used once; there is a chance of summoning entities from within the mirrors.]
[Description: This side towards the enemy.]
Guan Shan stroked his chin, feeling that this item was another potential trap.
As everyone knows, when the simulator's items include words like "chance" or "probability," it usually means "inevitable."
Sure, last time it was due to the skill's luck bonus summoning a void entity.
But it still left psychological scars...
Despite this uncertainty, the item’s effect was still enticing, potentially rivaling the [Bear Trap].
On the phone, Shen Dinghua hummed in affirmation, sounding indignant, "I'm so mad. I really liked that flower. I can't sleep thinking about it, so I called Xiao Shan."
Guan Shan smiled, "Calling me won't help. I'm not a rat; you can't take it out on me."
Shen Dinghua replied, "I already took it out on the rat. That big rat was so disobedient, running all over the place, chirping. But it was stupid too, not knowing the yard is only so big, with walls on all sides. It could get in but not out."
Guan Shan chuckled, imagining Shen Dinghua chasing the rat around, "Really? Did you catch it?"
Shen Dinghua said seriously, "Of course, I caught it. Rats are so annoying. I sent it straight to rat heaven."
Guan Shan leaned back in his chair, laughing, "Thanks. I'm sure it'll rest in peace in rat heaven."
May rat heaven be free of Xiao Shen...
Shen Dinghua huffed, "I'm even going to bury it with the petals of the flower it ruined. Tomorrow, I'm going to the flower shop to buy a new one to plant in its place. Xiao Shan, come with me."
Guan Shan hesitated, "I might not have time tomorrow..."
The apartment building had collapsed, making big news. There's no way he wouldn't cover it.
He planned to sort out the new items, then head back with his press card for some reconnaissance...
It felt a bit like a psychopath revisiting a crime scene.
Haha, haha...
Guan Shan laughed dryly to himself, hearing Shen Dinghua say, "I knew you'd say that."
Guan Shan asked, "So, what are you doing now? Didn't you catch and send off the rat?"
Shen Dinghua replied, "Making congee."
Guan Shan was puzzled, "Congee? What kind?"
Shen Dinghua answered, "Phone congee~"
Guan Shan: "..."
Technically, she wasn't wrong.
Just a bit cold.
Shen Dinghua giggled, "Xiao Shan is so cute. I'm not joking. I can't sleep, so I'm really making congee. It takes all night. Xiao Shan, if you finish your work, come over for breakfast."
She said with a smile, "Chicken and pork congee, it's delicious."
Guan Shan was surprised, "You've learned to make that?"
Shen Dinghua usually ordered takeout. When she cooked for Guan Shan, it was mostly simple snacks and dishes like tremella soup.
Shen Dinghua complained, "It's so hard. It has to be cut thin and fine, and it's hard to handle because it's so soft. Plus, I often can't separate it from the bones. Cutting meat is the hardest thing in the world."
Guan Shan listened and advised, "You can cheat a bit by freezing the meat first. It’s easier to cut into neat shapes that way."
Meanwhile, he finally checked the last new item.
[Innocent Child's Drawing]
[Effect: Creates a 5mx5mx5m space with a child's drawing style for 180 seconds, cooling down for 1 hour.]
[Description: A clumsy depiction of a child's innocent inner world, though reality never allowed her such a world.]
"A two-dimensional foil?"
Guan Shan's first thought was of this concept, but it seemed different as the space had height.
"If it just changes the art style... maybe it means no damage? A defensive item?"
Guan Shan thought he should find a time to test this item; otherwise, it would be hard to determine its exact use.
Suddenly, Shen Dinghua exclaimed, "Ah, my congee is burning! Why is it bubbling over..."
Guan Shan laughed at her rambling, hearing all kinds of metallic clanging and liquid splashing sounds from the phone. Finally, she seemed overwhelmed and quickly said goodbye, hanging up to deal with the mess.