Simulation Game: Crisis Management-Chapter 271 - 143: Coincidence or Intent

As Zhou Yang and the others were eliminated, Zhao Hua also couldn’t escape the ambush.

On the spot, only Gu Ji, Liu Weijun, Gao Bo, and Wu Kang were left.

Due to the intense running, plus the alcohol speeding up their blood circulation, everyone was feeling extremely hot, taking off their shirts one by one. Although not as exaggerated as bodybuilders, their muscles were well-defined, full of explosive power.

Gu Ji and Gao Bo noticed a small scar on the right side of Liu Weijun’s waist, possibly from a chemical burn.

The complex look in Zeng Dan’s eyes indicated that this injury was likely sustained while assisting the National Security Agency, showing just how dangerous the Dragon and Tiger Assault Team operations are.

"Wu Kang, we need to temporarily form an alliance and find a way to break the Gu Ji and Gao Bo duo!"

"Sure, Monk!"

Wu Kang readily agreed and quickly turned around to target Gao Bo.

Meanwhile, Gu Ji exchanged a glance with Gao Bo and instructed Chen Zhiyu behind him, "Keep an eye on Monk and alert me to defend at any time!"

Chen Zhiyu nodded like a pecking chick.

As Zhou Yang shouted "Start," the four of them rushed toward the central volleyball again.

But this time, Gu Ji moved noticeably faster, like a phantom, quickly tossing the ball after getting it.

Liu Weijun and Wu Kang immediately turned around to defend, but to their surprise, the ball was directed at Gao Bo, who clasped his hands together and, just as it was falling, hit it out like in beach volleyball with a mighty punch.

With a second acceleration, the volleyball flew even faster.

Before Liu Weijun could react, the ball grazed Zeng Dan’s shoulder.

"I lost."

Liu Weijun stopped in his tracks, pointing at Gu Ji and Gao Bo, jokingly scolding them, "You two are like Siamese twins, completely shameless!"

Gao Bo chuckled, with an expression extremely smug.

With Wu Kang alone struggling to support himself, he was soon "openly and honorably" eliminated by the duo, leaving the game in a 1V1 situation between Gu Ji and Gao Bo.

Gao Bo smirked and rubbed his hands together, resembling a mischievous monkey.

"There’s no mercy on the battlefield, Gu Ji. This time your father won’t hold back!"

"I only need to make a slight move and I’m already at a height you can’t reach."

Gu Ji curved his lips, hunching and preparing himself.

The game started once again, and this round, he didn’t rush forward but let Gao Bo make the first move. This guy showed no mercy, grabbing the ball and hurling it wildly.

The ball continued to strike various parts of Gu Ji’s body, and he directly pulled Chen Zhiyu’s hand onto himself.

"Hold on tight, we can’t let this bastard Gao Bo win!"

"Ah, okay..."

Chen Zhiyu obediently clung to his back, moving with Gu Ji, feeling the warmth of his body and occasionally getting bumped. Her heart began to race, but she quickly shook her head, "Chen Zhiyu, this is just a game, wake up!"

Ding Lan also noticed the close movements between the two. 𝑓𝓇𝘦ℯ𝘸𝘦𝑏𝓃𝑜𝘷ℯ𝑙.𝑐𝑜𝓂

And under Gao Bo’s continuous attack, he was becoming more and more "frenzied."

As he threw the next ball, Gu Ji’s eyes gleamed, grabbing the volleyball in mid-air with a ’pop’, leaping right, becoming a shadow in the sunset, and accurately hitting a ball out during Gao Bo’s breathing pause.

"Oh no!" Gao Bo exclaimed.

But his breath was disrupted from constantly grabbing the ball, and diving back to defend was already too late; he could only watch as the volleyball hit Ding Lan’s left chest.

"We won!"

"Hahaha, Gu Ji is sly, wearing Gao Bo out first!"

"Amazing! Gu Ji!"

Chen Zhiyu ran up excitedly to high-five Gu Ji, then confidently put her hands on her hips, looking smugly at Gao Bo and Ding Lan behind him.

Ding Lan pursed her lips, not sure what she was thinking, then suddenly walked up to Gu Ji.

"Congratulations!"

"Uh, it’s just a game, hope it didn’t hurt you earlier?"

"What, you want to massage it for me?"

Looking at Gu Ji’s stunned expression, Ding Lan giggled, "Just kidding, meet me next time for returning the book, and treat me to a meal!"

"Oh sure, of course, no problem!"

Gu Ji agreed immediately.

As everyone started packing the grills and dishes, Chen Zhiyu suddenly appeared from behind, with a gloomy expression, and a hint of chill.

"Next time, you two met before?"

"Uh, a few days ago I wanted to learn foreign languages, so I borrowed some language books from Ding Lan..."

"Why didn’t you ask me first? My English is good too!"

"It’s not just English, there’s also German, Hindi, French..."

"Okay, okay! One minute it’s computers; the next, you’re into multiple languages. You’re really eager to learn, huh, Gu Ji!"

The more Chen Zhiyu listened, the more flushed her cheeks became, eventually turning her head away and storming off.

Gu Ji scratched his head, wondering why she got upset again.

...

After a night passed, in the morning, everyone changed into hiking clothes, ready to climb the mountain together.

Though Tianhu Mountain isn’t high, with the highest Piaomiao Peak being less than 400 meters, the island has a large area, over 80 square kilometers, with mountains filled with a variety of beautiful scenery including flower and fruit forests. The north and south sides of the mountain separate lake views and valleys, with birds fluttering in the woods and clouds layering atop the treetops, enough to cleanse all the troubles from one’s mind.

There were quite a few visitors climbing in the morning.

Most chose to walk the stone paths in the scenic area, heading toward known spots, but some young, fit people opted for the rugged and less traveled original landscape.

These areas were mostly in development or waiting to be developed, traversable only via the narrow paths created by the foresters.

Apart from offering a quiet scenery away from the crowd, the foremost attraction was the sense of mystery, as no one could predict what might be encountered next—perhaps a dead-end, or a snake. This quest to explore the unknown brings a thrilling and exciting feel of "wilderness adventure."