Chapter 182: The New Boss, The New Moneybag
At the moment they stepped onto the porch, [Jiu cilang's Livestream Room] was opened, and viewers gradually entered.
[Whoa! It's finally on! I felt like I've been waiting for ten thousand years!]
[Oh my god! It's already an intermediate instance, luckily I just leveled up to lv5 a couple of days ago. Viewers lv4 and below aren't even eligible to enter this level of instance]
[No wonder Mr. Ye Jiu's Livestream Room's popularity suddenly dropped so much, turns out it's already an intermediate instance? Doesn't that mean many old fans who followed the room can't get in due to the level cap?]
[Doesn't matter, for this level of instance, there should be a lot of star-rated audience coming in, even the lowest-level star-rated audience is worth a hundred regular viewers in terms of popularity value]
[Yeah, good liquor doesn't fear deep alleys, star-rated audience will come, and once they're here, they won't leave]
[Star-rated audience, huh, with loads of Gold Coins, we can bet and won't worry about not having big spenders like Zhuang Family entering]
[True that, once there are more star-rated viewers, we won't have to rely on scam investments to earn Gold Coins]
[Star-rated user *Short and Fat* entered the livestream room, welcome!]
[Speak of the devil]
[Huh? Dark Thunder? Short and Fat boss? Did you also buy a spot in Ye Jiu's livestream room?]
[*Short and Fat*: Uh, what are you all chatting about?]
[Chatting about scam investments]
[Star-rated user *No Flags!* entered the livestream room, welcome!]
[Star-rated user *ygs.qs* entered the livestream room, welcome!]
[Star-rated user *Brick Smasher* entered the livestream room, welcome!]
[They're here! Star-rated bosses! Three of them!]
[Welcome bosses!]
[Welcome, welcome]
[*No Flags*: A brand-new map? Haven't seen this before]
[*ygs.qs*: Seems so, hehe, spoiler fun just disappeared with a snap]
[*No Flags*: Whoa, what's this castle made of? Frozen?]
[*No Flags*: So this is a transition instance for newbies, huh, all first-timers in an intermediate instance?]
[*No Flags*: Nice, I love watching newbies get scared out of their wits]
[Star-rated bosses, want to place bets?]
[*No Flags*: Definitely, newbie intermediate instance, sure loss]
[Place your bets, bosses]
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In front of Snow Mountain Villa's main entrance, the atmosphere suddenly became somewhat stiff.
When players saw this curvaceous, scantily-clad female character, their first instinct was naturally to reach into their pockets and tightly grip their personal items.
However, they just gripped them, no one made any further moves.
After all, there were only two chances to lock onto a target, failing this time meant next time had to succeed with no room for retreat.
No one dared to act rashly, they could only keep a close eye on the lady steward, their eyes filled with scrutiny.
Wen Nan smiled helplessly, stepped forward, and said to defuse the situation, "Xiao Xue, can you lead us inside first?"
Jiang Xueying snapped back to her senses, remembered her duty, and nodded immediately, "Of course, guests, please follow me inside."
Through a long, empty corridor, Jiang Xueying led the group of players straight into the nearby dining room, "Guests, after such a mountain climb, you must be starving, right? Please take a seat, I'll arrange dinner for you right away."
The players were led into a room filled with Gothic-style glistening "ice sculptures."
At the dining room's entrance stood two person-height tall-necked vases, their crystal-like exterior covered in beautiful snowflake patterns, varied in size and beautifully arranged, a pleasing sight to behold.
On one side of the dining room was a decorative fake fireplace, on top of which sat two lotus-shaped high candlesticks, with their transparent exterior also carved with lovely snowflake patterns.
The other side held a whole row of floor-to-ceiling windows, through which one could clearly see the darkening outside skies and the snowy landscape.
In the center of the room stood a high table, with four carved chairs on each side, and in front of each chair was a set of eight dinnerware pieces.
"Ladies and gentlemen, please feel free to sit down, consider this your home, no need to be formal."
Jiang Xueying clapped her hands twice, "snap," "snap," and then above each seat descended a transparent board, listing three names from left to right — [Vegetarian Set], [All-Meat Set], [Surprise Set].
"Snow Mountain Villa has prepared three types of sets to welcome our guests' long journey here. Guests, please choose according to your own needs and preferences."
The players had just seated themselves in the carved chairs, and upon seeing the three options in front of them, except for Wen Nan, the others' faces turned grim.
Those who entered this intermediate instance had at least gone through the baptism of two instances, now somewhat grasping the quirks of this game. Just thinking about these "sets," it's obvious they wouldn't be normal cuisine.
Now it depends on which one has the least "damage" as the beneficial option.
The players' fingers lingered between the three options, hesitant to choose, eventually, they all looked towards Wen Nan, seated by the fireplace.
This pro just unhesitatingly chose the "Little Umbrella." Surely, he's already figured out these sets, right? Following him can't be wrong.
However, amidst their hopeful waiting, Wen Nan browsed the three options, then raised his hand and looked at Jiang Xueying.
Jiang Xueying immediately smiled and approached him, "Guest, any questions, feel free to ask."
Wen Nan pointed to the three options and asked, "Can I have all three sets?"
Jiang Xueying was momentarily stunned.
The other players present were all shocked to the point their eyes were about to fall out.
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[*No Flags*: Seriously, dude, what's happening?]
[*No Flags*: Who risks their neck like this? For the show effect? Newbies are apparently risking their lives for livestream popularity now?]
[*ygs.qs*: Oh no, I suspect this livestream room will soon go off the rails]
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In the dining room.
Jiang Xueying quickly smiled, "Of course! If the guest feels it's not enough, you can order two of each set, no problem."
She clapped her hands, shouting towards the door, "Wei Yejiu, serve all three sets up!"
Only then did the other players by the table finally grasp what was happening—
If the chairman preemptively chooses all options for them to see which one has the functions, wouldn't that mean they've seen which option is the beneficial one in advance?
Brilliant!
The chairman is truly admirable, so thoughtful for his members to test the water, utterly commendable!
With this thought, the remaining 7 players couldn't help but reveal a relieved smile.
However, upon seeing the three sets brought in, their smiles instantly froze.