Chapter 487: White Bracelet
Xu Huo did not touch that painting, heading instead in the opposite direction towards the dining room.
A group of players wearing white wristbands were dining in the restaurant. One of them seemed to recognize him, frequently sizing him up from the moment he entered. Xu Huo turned to look back and asked directly, "Is there something?"
Everyone at that table turned their heads. The player with the slicked-back, shiny hair who had been eyeing him snorted with a laugh and said to his companions, "Weren't you just asking who Ran Ying brought? It's him."
"Who is this? Never seen him before."
"Most likely an outside player. Pretty lucky to latch onto Ran Ying right after arriving."
"Compared to those fat, pig-like sows, sleeping with Ran Ying would be considered a free treat."
The group spoke with undisguised jealousy. The shiny-haired man said, "A freeloader still cares about face? Why hide the wristband? Show it off boldly. It's not like we'll laugh at you."
Xu Huo had tucked his wristband into his sleeve when he left his room. He could now guess these people's identities: players from District 011, but those not doing very well.
The gamification of District 011 had reached a level where everyone could become a player. Some from the bottom rungs of society, hoping to change their fate, often actively chose to become players. However, due to lacking sufficient talent and not having thick enough wallets, they struggled within the game. Coincidentally, District 011 retained its aristocracy system, so some chose the shortcut.