Chapter 73

"Spy?" Qi Xia thought carefully for a moment, not understanding the meaning of this identity card.

If there was a spy among the four people, their identity should logically be kept secret. But Dige started the game by having everyone check each other's identities, and even allowed the exchange of identity cards. What kind of game was this?

"Everyone, do you want to exchange identities?" Dige asked, standing at the front desk of the inn.

Qi Xia looked at the cards in everyone's hands, feeling a bit at a loss.

Without knowing what the next game would be, how could he determine which identity was the most important?

If the "spy" identity was meant to disrupt team cooperation, then giving this card to Lao Lu would be very appropriate.

He wasn't particularly smart, so it wouldn't be too difficult for Qi Xia to deal with him.

But what were the roles of the "sender" and "receiver"?

"Qi Xia, let's exchange." Linping held out her "receiver" card, "Although I don't understand the meaning of these two identities, from the wording, the 'sender' comes first, and the 'receiver' comes after. I'll go first, and if you're the 'receiver,' at least you'll have some room to maneuver."

Qi Xia thought Linping's reasoning made sense.

He did need to be the "backup."

"Alright, let's exchange."

The two exchanged cards, with Linping becoming the "sender" and Qi Xia the "receiver."

"That... " Lao Lu held his card, unsure what to do, "This... this..."

Qi Xia patted his shoulder and said, "Lao Lu, no matter what the 'spy's' mission is, just do your part. Remember, we're a team, and think carefully when necessary."

Lao Lu nodded, seemingly understanding, and Qi Xia turned to look at Zhang Chenze.

She was holding a "hostage" card, lost in thought. Her body was wet, and Qi Xia could imagine how cold she must be.

"Lawyer Zhang, are you okay?" Qi Xia asked.

"This 'hostage'..." Zhang Chenze's lips moved slightly, "Could it be the kind of 'hostage' tied up in an aquarium?"

Qi Xia thought about it seriously and nodded, "It's possible. Do you want to exchange with me?"

"No need..." Zhang Chenze shook her head and smiled bitterly, "Maybe you guys are less experienced than I am. I'm the best one to be the 'hostage.'"

Seeing the forced smile on Zhang Chenze's face, Qi Xia didn't know how to console her and could only say calmly, "Don't worry, I'll save you."

"I'm not worried about my situation; I just hope you don't break your own hand."

Qi Xia and the others confirmed their identities, and the other team had also finished exchanging their cards.

The identities of Lvmao, Jinmao, and Guangtou were "sender," "receiver," and "hostage," respectively. The only girl in their team was the "spy."

The girl seemed dissatisfied with her identity, as if someone had exchanged with her.

"Both teams, please line up after choosing your identities," Dige said with a smile.

Qi Xia was slightly taken aback. He noticed that when Dige smiled, all his facial muscles moved, as if he wasn't wearing a dog head mask but had a real dog head.

"First, please step forward the players who drew the 'spy' identity." Dige gestured with his hand.

After a moment of thought, Lao Lu and the girl stepped forward.

"Please give them a round of applause!!" Dige clapped his hands by himself.

No one moved, and the sound of his clapping echoed in the silence.

"First, I congratulate the two of you on drawing the identity with the highest survival rate in this game."

"Highest survival rate?" Both of them frowned simultaneously.

"Exactly. From now on, due to your 'spy' identity, you will be operating in the opposing team," Dige explained, gesturing with his hands. "You have two ways to complete your mission: one is to be a good 'spy' and help your original team win, thus ensuring the survival of the entire team. The second is to abandon your original team and help the current team win. If, at the last moment, the team you are with is willing to accept you, you can survive with a new identity."

Lao Lu thought about this and then asked, "So we're not 'spies' but 'double agents'? We win no matter which team we help?"

"Exactly, as long as the new team is willing to accept you, you win," Dige nodded with a smile.

Qi Xia felt there was a loophole in this rule and asked, "Why have two spies? Wouldn't one be enough to be a fence-sitter?"

"Good question." Dige nodded, "This is the most interesting part of this game. If the new team wants to accept a 'spy,' they must abandon their own team's 'spy.' In other words, a team can have a maximum of four members, and it's impossible for two 'spies' to join the same team."

After saying this, Qi Xia's expression turned grim.

Indeed, nothing that happened here was within the plan.

So, the 'spy' can defect?

Before Qi Xia could say anything, Lao Lu turned around and asked, "Qi Xia, you won't abandon me, right?!"

Qi Xia stared into Lao Lu's eyes in silence for a moment and then asked, "What about you?"

"What good would it do me to abandon you? I paid for all four 'Dao' tickets." Lao Lu said anxiously, "The winning team gets five 'Dao' each, plus the spoils from the other team, right? But you guys are broke, and only the lawyer has a few 'Dao.' If I help the other team kill you, I'd only get five 'Dao,' which means I'd only earn one 'Dao' after all the effort."

Qi Xia nodded and said, "It's good that you understand. I won't abandon you."

"Alright then." Lao Lu grabbed Qi Xia's hand, "I'll try to mess up the other team and help you win the game."

"Wait a moment." Qi Xia pulled Lao Lu to the front and whispered, "There are a few things I need to tell you."

...

On the other side, the girl who was also a "spy" was also at a loss after hearing the rules. She went to her boyfriend, Lvmao, and said unwillingly, "What's this? I have to go to the other team?"

"Don't worry, baby." Lvmao put his arm around the woman's waist, "It's just a formality. How could those old and weak people possibly beat you?"

"You won't take the opportunity to dump me, right?" the woman asked.

"What are you talking about? Dump you for that old man?" Lvmao pulled the woman closer, their faces almost touching, "In some ways, you're much more important to me than he is."

"Shameless..."

After saying this, the two kissed passionately, regardless of the setting.