Genshin: A Bastard Life Simulation (Patreon)

V1 Chapter 10: The Power Play

【Option 1: "I can help Chongyun, but you must agree to be my lover."]

【Option 2: "Shenhe, you wouldn't want Chongyun to be expelled from school or even sent to a correctional facility, right?"]

【Option 3: "As long as you spend a good time with me once, I promise Chongyun will be safe and sound."]

As expected, all three options involved using "Chongyun" as leverage to threaten Shenhe. However, the tone and approach seemed slightly different, and depending on the chosen option, it could lead to completely different outcomes.

The first option appeared a bit too soft, and given Shenhe's strong personality, she probably wouldn't easily give in to it.

The third option seemed a bit too direct, almost like forcing her into submission. But if he were to push too hard, considering his own lack of strength compared to Shenhe, it might backfire and he could end up in trouble.

Having no chance of rebirth, he must be cautious with each choice he makes.

"I choose the second option."

[Facing Shenhe's question, a profound smile appeared on your face as you said, "Shenhe, you wouldn't want Chongyun to be expelled from school or even sent to a disciplinary facility, right?"]

[Hearing your words, Shenhe's originally tough attitude finally softened. She knew very well that if Chongyun were sent to a disciplinary facility, his future would be ruined, and even the family wouldn't tolerate such a tarnished disciple.]

[Shenhe sighed deeply, furrowing her brows, "For the sake of Chongyun... I am willing to do anything."]

[You nodded and said, "Chongyun will face a three-month suspension for evaluation. After three months, the final decision on how to deal with him will be made. So, your performance during these three months will determine Chongyun's future."]

[Facing what seemed almost like an explicit threat, Shenhe was angry, but in order to protect Chongyun, she still nodded and said, "As long as you can guarantee that Chongyun's life will be back on track, I... I am willing to do anything for you."]

[You didn't expect your plan to go so smoothly. Looking at the beautiful woman you admired in front of them, you felt a rush of excitement and said, ...]

【1. My office desk is very spacious underneath.】

【2. Do you see the sofa over there?】

【3. There is a one-way mirror in my office.】

Is this really the Student Council's office? Now, Li Xingshan is very suspicious that there might be some ulterior motive behind the construction of this office from the beginning.

Three options, three different ways. Usually, different choices may lead to different development directions. But since Shenhe has already completely compromised, it means that no matter what I choose, there should be no problem, just that the process will be different.

"Why? Are you feeling overwhelmed? No worries, you have one month to decide. It's not just this one chance."

"Even if you say that, in the end... choosing one doesn't make much difference, right?" Li Xingshan frowned, "After all, no matter what I choose, it's just exchanging one piece of text description for another."

And, usually, the text provided by the system is straightforward and lacks any room for imagination.

[Choose, and you'll find out,] the system's response somehow reminded Li Xingshan of Jiie's face.

"I... I'll choose the first one."

[As expected, I guessed it right…] A mere system shouldn't casually guess its host's thoughts!

[You pat your office desk and smile, 'My office desk is very spacious underneath.']

Hearing your words, Shenhe's snow-white cheeks immediately blushed a little. In the family, Shenhe had always been a high-mountain flower admired by countless people. Her appearance, figure, and strength undoubtedly made her an object of admiration. Countless men had fawned over her, but she had never spared them a glance. But today, she had to yield to a young boy much younger than herself.

[Seeing that Shenhe seemed hesitant, you frowned slightly and said, "What's wrong, Miss Shenhe? Are you all talk and no action? You should know that if I want, I can decide Chongyun's fate today."]

[After hearing your words, Shenhe couldn't afford to hesitate anymore and had to compromise.]

Is this really me? Looking at these lines of text, Li Xingshan's mood was complex.

Fortunately, these were just text, allowing Li Xingshan to suppress some guilt in his heart. Unfortunately, these were just text, and he could only imagine Shenhe's submissive appearance in front of him through imagination.

Yes, the most contradictory aspect in Li Xingshan's heart is this. Although he knows that the version of himself in the life simulator is despicable, as a man, he can't help but envy the version of himself in the life simulator.

[Sensing the strong emotional fluctuations of the host, transitioning to "sensory mode."]

"Sensory mode?" Li Xingshan was surprised and quickly asked, "What the heck..."

Before he could finish his words, he suddenly felt his vision darken. When he opened his eyes again, the scene in front of him had completely changed.

Now, in front of Li Xingshan, it was not the slightly narrow carriage but a spacious office. Shelves filled with neatly arranged books lined the walls.

A refined one-way glass allowed a clear view of the students and teachers walking in the corridor outside. Not far away, a beautifully crafted leather sofa looked very comfortable.

Of course, the most eye-catching was the large, somewhat unbelievable office desk in front of him. The ebony surface was shining black as if it had just been waxed, reflecting the face of a young man that Li Xingshan was extremely familiar with. It was his own face!

This is... me? What's going on here? Li Xingshan gently pinched his cheek. It hurt a bit, which meant that this was not a dream.

Could it be that this was what the system called the mysterious "sensory mode"?

While Li Xingshan was contemplating, he suddenly heard a slightly nervous voice: "I... I'm starting now."