Chapter 148 : Chapter 148
Chapter 148
2461L[OP]: Next, let's talk about Bai Xuechao's attitude towards Xiao Xi.
He was already paying attention to Xiao Xi at the Marine amusement park. Of course, let me declare first, I am not a Zhaoxi CP fan! (Frantically putting on disclaimers)
As for how he paid attention, the Zhaoxi HOT thread in the forum has already dug it all out very clearly, including but not limited to: on the way to the carousel with the tourists, when Xiao Xi wanted to stay behind to ward off danger, he took the initiative to offer to stay with her; in the Magic Horror House, on the Vampire floor, he gave the prop Xiao Xi gave him to Ling Feng and wanted to stay with Xiao Xi; as a background character, he was found looking at Xiao Xi in two panels… I won't repeat the rest, that thread has already dug everything out completely.
Let me quietly mutter, in some places, like when he was looking at Xiao Xi in the background, I didn't even notice. You CP fans are really good at finding candy! =A=
In the Dream Game City, when Brother Hao asked Bai Xuechao to borrow game coins, Bai Xuechao said he had a question for them before answering, making it seem like "the question I'm about to ask is super important and might affect whether I lend you game coins or not," but the question was, where is Xia Xiaoxi?
I originally thought that Bai Xuechao was deliberately teasing them, deliberately making the atmosphere very serious, but it was just a very simple question. After all, he's a fun-loving person.
But giving away the special ability energy crystal later really changed my mind.
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After Bai Xuechao said that, Brother Hao and Ling Feng were shocked, and I was shocked too, okay!
He won so many game coins, the Dream Game City was already in his pocket, so this special ability energy crystal naturally belonged to him. Even Brother Hao and Ling Feng admitted this, which is why when Xiao Xi pointed at the special ability energy crystal, they both looked at him in unison. After all, he was the owner of the item.
Bai Guzi didn't add their inner monologues there, but you don't have to think to know that they were very nervous. They were probably wondering if Bai Xuechao would share some with them, and what would happen if he didn't give them any at all. In Ling Feng's case, he probably would have also thought about how to negotiate if Bai Xuechao refused.
Yes, I think their thoughts at most were to take a part of it.
But Bai Xuechao actually gave away the entire special ability energy crystal so casually! (Grabbing hair) Although the description is not right, at that moment I really wanted to say he was love-brained (.)
The way Brother Hao and Ling Feng were shocked also shows that they never thought Bai Xuechao would give away the whole thing.
So his attitude towards Xiao Xi is not just unusual, it's very unusual! Any carbon-based life form should be able to see this!
So now there are two questions.
Question 1: Does Bai Xuechao really not care about the special ability energy crystal?
For now, we can't be sure. Even though he gave the special ability energy crystal to Xiao Xi, it doesn't mean he doesn't care. At most, it means that at that moment, Xiao Xi > special ability energy crystal in his heart.
But in a hot-blooded shonen manga where the main plot is currently about leveling up and growing + finding special ability energy crystals, the possibility of Bai Xuechao not caring about the special ability energy crystal is very low.
Even if he really doesn't care, he should still need it. This way, as a supporting character, he will form a competitive relationship with the male lead.
Otherwise, if he doesn't care and doesn't need the special ability energy crystal, what's the point of him being the male lead's rival? He might as well just join the protagonist group and help the male lead collect them =.=
Question 2: Why is Bai Xuechao so good to Xiao Xi?
Currently, the connection between Bai Xuechao and Xiao Xi is that his sister disappeared with Xiao Xi's brother, Su Zhao.
If we have to dig deeper into their connection, then we have to mention the Marine amusement park arc. When they were in the aquarium tunnel, it was Bai Xuechao (emphasis) who took the initiative to say to Xiao Xi,
"Your eyes are a lot like my sister's friend's," I think he should have already known that Xia Xiaoxi was Su Zhao's sister at that point.
Later, Bai Xuechao's brother said that they had met Su Zhao a few times, but were not close.
I think they should have had some interaction, just not very intimate. Of course, this is just my speculation based on common sense, and it may not be accurate.
Let's try to imagine their first meeting. The sister brings her friend (Su Zhao) to meet Bai Xuechao and his brother. She would definitely have to introduce them, right?
And she can't just leave with her friend after the introduction, right?
The three of them would definitely stay together and chat or do something.
I think Bai Xuechao and Su Zhao's relationship was at least at the level of being able to greet each other on the street, just ordinary.
But this is not enough to make Bai Xuechao so good to Xiao Xi. (I talked a lot earlier, but this is all there is ovo)
A sister's friend (Su Zhao) could be helped, but a sister's friend's sister (Xiao Xi), this relationship is a bit distant. Normally, one would not help.
Bai Xuechao also doesn't need Xiao Xi's power to find his sister, because his sister is already dead.
When things are out of the ordinary, there must be a demon!
Therefore, I think Bai Xuechao being good to Xiao Xi is a conspiracy.
According to the previous speculation (1766L), the sister died at the hands of the Apocalypse Society, so Su Zhao should be the same. It can't be that one died and the other is still alive but missing, right?
From this, it can be concluded: Xiao Xi also has a grudge against the Apocalypse Society.
It's just that she doesn't know it yet.
He should have known about the relationship between Xiao Xi and Su Zhao long ago. The fact that he was always looking at Xiao Xi during the Marine amusement park arc, I think it was to observe her.
To observe her personality, to observe how she deals with people, to observe whether she is easy to control?
Giving Xiao Xi the special ability energy crystal, could it be to deliberately curry favor with the protagonist group? At least not to appear too greedy or calculative in front of her, as this would leave a bad impression. (Wild guess)
I can't analyze it, so I can only make a random guess for now. Maybe Bai Xuechao wants to use Xiao Xi to deal with the Apocalypse Society in the future?
He took 20% of Brother Hao's personality, and with the common enemy with Xiao Xi, with two people in the protagonist group wanting to deal with the Apocalypse Society, Ling Feng should also help.
Hey, that seems to make a bit of sense. Bai Xuechao wants to use the protagonist group to deal with the Apocalypse Society.
Brother Hao's special ability, Xiao Xi's hatred, Ling Feng's official background, and the three of them are in the same SAIDB team. They are a unit and have more tacit understanding.
He should have investigated the protagonist group long ago. This "long ago" means he had already investigated them before the Marine amusement park arc began. I think he investigated all the new recruits in the SAIDB's training camp. The new recruits traveling from all over the country to the SAIDB would have caused a big commotion, so the information might be easier to find.
I can only say that Bai Xuechao has a good eye for people, picking the protagonist group.
2462L: (Scratching head) I was too busy watching the Jiangshi King of Dance during the Magic Horror House. I'm going to check out the Zhaoxi thread now. Is there a teleportation gate?
2463L: Because Zhaoxi is too cold (compared to the popular Chenxi and others), we can only desperately look for candy. (It's all tears if I say more)
2464L: Teleportation gate: [Special Ability × Food Chain, Bai Xuechao × Xia Xiaoxi CP Thread #Zhaoxi# Counting the candy in the Marine amusement park arc! Who is secretly watching Xiao Xi? Hehe, I caught you! (My heart beats for you for more than a moment, maybe it was love at first sight)]
Bai Xuechao, who saw the title of this post: "…"
"My heart beats for you for more than a moment, love at first sight for you!" Xiao 6 took a deep breath and sighed intoxicatedly, "Ah~ it's the smell of love!"
Bai Xuechao remained silent, taking a tactical sip of water.
Perhaps the fever medicine was working, he felt that he was not as uncomfortable as when he had just woken up in the morning.
After drinking the water, he continued to read the post.
2465L: I really thought Bai Xuechao liked Xiao Xi.
2466L: The Zhaoxi side is already celebrating the new year, saying the special ability energy crystal is a betrothal gift. (Doesn't know whether to laugh or cry)
2467L: No! I don't agree to this marriage! Axue is my wifey ah ah ah! (Throwing a tantrum) (Rolling on the floor)
2468L: ??? With you like this, I, a Xiao Xi mom fan, also disagree! Teacher, my Xiao Xi is still young, she can't be in a relationship so early! (Doge emoji)
2469L: Ah this, have you all forgotten, Bai Xuechao is still a minor, if we're talking about early relationships, it should be him (.)
2470L: (Holding a rice bowl, stunned.jpg) Holy shit, I didn't notice.
2471L: I quickly re-read the character official book. I used to only look at the birthdays, but now I realize that Bai Xuechao's birth year is one year younger than the protagonist group… Everyone, let's disperse. No wonder Zhaoxi is cold, the male party is only going to be an adult in three months. (Smoking emoji)
2472L: No! I'm still going to ship Zhaoxi! (Woofed and cried)
2473L: Zhaoxi is cold because there's not enough candy, not because of this!
2474L: Who said Zhaoxi is cold, didn't a bunch of them just pop out. (Laughing while crying emoji)
2475L: Actually, putting aside my love-brained self, Bai Xuechao being nice to Xiao Xi should be as the OP said, there's a conspiracy. (Obediently)
2476L: But isn't it the OP's speculation that Xuexue has a grudge against the Apocalypse Society?
2477L: But this is the most reliable speculation so far, right? I've read other analysis threads, and the guesses are really unreliable.
2478L: Sigh, since this speculation hasn't been face-slapped yet, let's just assume it's true for now =-=
I think the OP's guess is the truth, there can't be a shocking reversal, right? (Kitty Eating Corn, Showing Teeth.jpg)
2479L: I also don't believe that a person can be good to another person for no reason, there must be a purpose.
2480L: If Axue really wants to control the protagonist group, then he has to calculate three people at once?! (=A= I'm already dumbfounded)
2481L: No, you guys are accepting this too peacefully?!
2482L: Then what should we do? (Propping up his chin)
For my wifey, it's a routine operation, all small matters. (Calmly) (Waving hand)
2483L: I suddenly feel that Bai Xuechao will have a lot of screen time in the future, after all, his plan has just begun?
He probably won't die in the next chapter, maybe he'll team up with Ji Chuanze and fight Yuan Lan to a draw.
2484L: Him having a plan is one thing, if it were a traditional manga, the author would definitely keep this character to continue his plan.
But this is a simulated world, even if the author wants to keep him, it depends on the result of the simulation… I really think he's in a precarious situation. (Seriously) (Don't scold me, if you dare to scold me, I'll cry for you)
2485L: What day is it today! Why are so many people being pessimistic about my wifey! (Rushes up to cover mouth)
…
2496L: A brief word about Ji Chuanze.
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From what Ji Chuanze said here, it feels like the bodyguard company they work for is not on friendly terms with the SAIDB, or is a bit resistant to it.
Those who have not joined the SAIDB are all underground special ability users. Bai Xuechao is, and so is Ji Chuanze.
I remember it was mentioned before that underground special ability users have to register their special abilities at the SAIDB. After registration, they can buy mutated food at the "market" opened by the SAIDB.
Some people don't register, so they have to go to the underground exchange to buy them.
I think it's probably because the SAIDB has very strict management over registered special ability users?
A bodyguard company with special ability users, this is a special ability company, right? The business conditions may be very strict, which makes them dislike the SAIDB.
But to be so resistant, either my speculation is not strict enough, or Ji Chuanze is too childish. (Just kidding)
When Ji Chuanze saw Bai Xuechao seemingly having an attack, his initial attitude was "is he faking it to trick me again."
It can be seen that Ji Chuanze and Bai Xuechao have known each other for a long time.
At least they didn't just meet for this employment. I think it's been more than a year, they knew each other before the sister went missing.
From the tone of his words (uh, the tone that the text seems to convey?), he sounds very familiar. Maybe he used to be Bai Xuechao's bodyguard often, and Bai Xuechao, with his fun-loving mentality, always faked being sick to play with him, which is why he said the word "again."
Finally, he went to buy milk tea for Bai Xuechao, needless to say, he's certified tsundere!
2497L: I really like him hahaha!
2498L: His expression is super fierce, and the things he says are also very rude, but in the end he went to buy it fiercely, I really died laughing. (Laughing and beating the bed)
2499L: Actually, he's still concerned about Axue's physical condition, right? He's just stubborn but soft-hearted. (Hands propping up cheeks)
2500L: A super cute gray-haired puppy! He says one thing and does another. He even opened the map navigation specifically to find the milk tea brand my wifey ordered. (Star eyes)
2501L: It seems he's been well-received so far. (What the heck)
2502L: hhh because he's really cute, I will always love tsundere! (Making a heart sign with fingers)
2503L: I hope his performance in the next chapter doesn't suck.
…
2555L[OP]: Finally, let's talk about Yuan Lan and my speculation about his special ability.
He started by saying "the person who made my little toy lose its value," this little toy naturally refers to Gong Ting.
But this form of address is very strange, I feel it's a bit ambiguous =A=
We'll talk about the rest later.
From the moment Yuan Lan appeared, he has been smiling. He was still smiling when he introduced himself to Bai Xuechao, and he was still smiling after reaching out to touch Bai Xuechao and being dodged.
This smile is as if it's welded to his face. Plus, he calls others "little toys." Based on my experience, I'd say he's a pervert.
His smile might just be a habit. (Wild guess)
Finally, let's talk about his special ability. This is just my speculation! If I'm right, please call me a prophet. If I'm wrong, just pretend I farted, thank you. (Closes eyes)
He said Gong Ting is a little toy. This form of address first gives people the feeling that he can play with and control toys.
After all, that's how we feel when we play with toys.
And there's another key point. Gong Ting didn't contact anyone during the game, and even fell unconscious due to excessive blood loss later, yet Yuan Lan appeared after Bai Xuechao exchanged for the Dream Game City (special ability).
Isn't this reaction speed abnormally fast?
He also said "lost its value," which means he could feel that Gong Ting's special ability was gone.
So I guess Yuan Lan's special ability is probably related to the concept of "playing with toys," maybe it's manipulation, mental control, or something similar? And it will also establish a connection with the "toy."
As for the activation condition of the special ability, it should be physical contact.
Because he wanted to touch Bai Xuechao's hand as soon as they met.
Either he has no sense of boundaries and wants to hold hands with someone the first time they meet; or he was trying to catch him off guard and use his special ability on Bai Xuechao.
Just these two options, choose. (No mercy) (Please)
2556L: Hahaha, wanting to touch Bai Xuechao's hand as soon as they meet, that's so weird! (Laughing until I break down)
2557L: I choose no sense of boundaries. (Doge emoji)
2558L: Axue: Hates humans with no sense of boundaries.
2559L: Hahahaha you're killing me, you're talking as if Yuan Lan's sexual orientation is male, be serious!! (Laughing so hard my mom came to kick the door)
2560L: What's not serious, I chose seriously. (Doge emoji)
2561L: If the activation condition for Yuan Lan's special ability really requires physical contact, then I choose two! (Raising hand)
2562L: If, and I mean if! Yuan Lan's special ability is really as the OP said, then he wanted to sneak attack my wifey right from the start! What an old schemer! (Just kidding)
2563L: I originally felt it was weird to suddenly want to touch his hand, but if it's to use a special ability, then everything becomes reasonable. (Sudden realization)
If that's the case, then Yuan Lan is actually quite scheming. Maybe these two can really become fated rivals?
2564L: Hahaha, we can't get over this fated rival meme, can we!
2565L: Hello, I'm here to wholesale fated rivals. (Obediently)
2566L: Yuan Lan has had too little screen time, we still have to see how the plot develops.
2567L: I don't care, I only look at the face. (Shy)
2568L: Hahaha +1 to the one above, it's fine if his personality is rotten, as long as his face is there, the country is there! (Boldly)
Bai Xuechao looked at a few more posts, and they were all just idle chat, so he exited the thread.