Simulation Game: Crisis Management-Chapter 270 - 142: Meat and Egg Charge (Part 2)

She first gave a nod, then smiled gently, "No worries, although my physical strength can’t compare to you police academy students, this little challenge is nothing for me!"

After saying that, she walked around Chen Zhiyu and went over to Gu Ji’s side.

Watching the two of them chatting and laughing, Chen Zhiyu couldn’t help but feel a surge of indescribable emotions, instinctively biting her small canine teeth.

Zeng Dan came up from behind at this moment, and whispered with a smile:

"What’s up, jealous that your sweetheart’s been taken away?"

"Stop talking nonsense, Dan, he’s not my sweetheart, others just treat him like hot property!"

The more Chen Zhiyu thought about it, the angrier she got, even the veins on her forehead started to pulsate.

Zeng Dan could easily see through her pretense, and gently put an arm around Chen Zhiyu’s shoulders, her eyes shifting playfully, "Oh my, look how annoyed it made our little Xiaoyu, don’t worry, Dan will make sure you get even, just keep an eye out for my signal!"

Soon, the campsite was set up.

Over by Zhou Yang and his girlfriend’s area, they also got the charcoal and barbecue ready. Everyone was sipping beer, chomping on the grilled meat, and taking in the sunset lakeside view below the mountain—nothing could be more enjoyable.

Gao Bo, somewhat tipsy, occasionally burst into song—albeit terribly off-key—eliciting wild laughter from everyone.

Watching this scene unfold, Gu Ji felt that joining friends on this trip was indeed the right choice—fun and exciting. Ever since getting into the "Crisis Management Game," he’d been battling alone in secret for too long, and with the blow from his father’s accident, he really needed something to spice up life. Hanging out with friends and experiencing new sights, at least it didn’t feel that lonely. Listening to friends’ jokes and banter along the way was also a form of living.

After the singing, Zhou Yang started recounting funny stories from his police academy days with Liu Weijun.

Once the topic started, Gao Bo couldn’t stop himself.

He almost divulged all the embarrassing incidents he and Gu Ji got up to, including their "chicken neck duo" shenanigans, making Chen Zhiyu and Ding Lan laugh until they cried, with even Wu Kang eventually joining in.

Seeing the atmosphere was just right.

Zeng Dan suddenly suggested, "Since everyone ate quite a bit, and we have so many people, how about playing a penalty game together?"

"Sure, Dan, how do we play?"

Zhou Yang’s girlfriend clapped in agreement as soon as she heard about the game.

Zeng Dan deliberately glanced at Chen Zhiyu: "It’s simple, a boy-girl pair will play a dodge game. The girl stands still, while the guy handles fetching and tossing the ball, protecting his girl. If the girl gets hit by the ball, the pair is out, and the losers handle the clean-up. How about it?"

"This game sounds fun! Dan, wanna team up with me?"

Gao Bo instantly put down his beer bottle and slickly slid up next to Zeng Dan.

After hearing Zeng Dan’s rules, everyone instinctively looked around. Originally, their team had six guys and four girls, but now, with Ding Lan and her friend joining in, they perfectly matched into five pairs.

Besides Zhou Yang who had a girlfriend, the others could freely choose their partners.

Ding Lan turned her head and looked deeply at Gu Ji.

Whether it was due to drinking too much or the evening sun casting an orange glow on her face, she seemed more alluring and captivating.

Zeng Dan kept signaling Chen Zhiyu with her eyes.

Yet the latter clutched the sides of her pants, fiddling her forefingers up and down, looking hesitant until Zeng Dan gave her a kick, prompting her to dash over to Gu Ji just before Ding Lan could stand up:

"Gu Ji, shall we team up?"

"Sure! Watch me perform!"

Gu Ji rubbed his hands eagerly.

Don’t forget, the men present are all special forces.

Zeng Dan’s game might seem simple on the surface, but it actually involves many training elements: reflexes, body movement speed, arm control, and strategic awareness.

Seeing Gu Ji got taken, Ding Lan bit her lip and had to head over to Gao Bo.

Wu Kang wanted to invite Ding Lan but felt too shy due to unfamiliarity, so he ended up partnering with Zhou Yang’s girlfriend’s friend, while Zeng Dan teamed up with Liu Weijun, and Zhao Hua with Ding Lan’s roommate.

Thus, everyone quickly gathered, forming a circle.

The ball was placed in the center of the circle.

This was one of the game props Gao Bo grabbed when renting equipment from the campsite owner earlier.

The ball was not too big, about the size of a volleyball.

"Everyone ready?"

"Bring it on!"

"Hahaha, let’s make sure not to get eliminated—we’ll have Monk do the dishes for us!"

...

Zeng Dan shouted, and everyone got ready.

"Three, two, one! Start!!"

At the moment everyone shouted ’start’, Gu Ji and the others darted out simultaneously, like a pack of wolves scrambling for food—a seamless agility that wasn’t hampered by alcohol.

Unexpectedly.

Just as they charged out, Zeng Dan gave Liu Weijun a push from behind, giving him a boost, allowing him to snatch the volleyball first.

"Hahaha, looks like I get to make the first throw!"

Liu Weijun grinned, quickly scanning the surrounding ladies.

Not good!

Everyone then realized because they had all rushed forward to grab the ball, the guys left their partners exposed, leaving all five women fully in Liu Weijun’s firing range.

"Cleaning duty’s on you guys!"

Liu Weijun called out, twisting his body, the volleyball in his right hand swung resoundingly towards the west.

And in the west was none other than Chen Zhiyu!

"Ah! Gu Ji!!"

Seeing the volleyball zooming in fast, Chen Zhiyu quickly alerted Gu Ji.

But Liu Weijun had the best physical abilities among them, and the full swing of the volleyball was incredibly swift—about to hit her, she instinctively shielded her face with her hands.

The next second.

Smack!

With a muffled sound, Chen Zhiyu found herself already held in someone’s embrace, her lower body being pushed firmly; she instinctively made a soft sound, slowly opening her eyes to see Gu Ji had, at the last moment, leaped to intercept the ball with his lower back.

Perhaps because of the alcohol.

Chen Zhiyu could clearly feel Gu Ji’s heartbeat pounding and his strong arms wrapped around her.

His breath, tinged with alcohol, brushed against her forehead, the handsome profile against the sunset’s backdrop was sharply defined, making her heartbeat quicken unconsciously.

"Are you okay?"

"I’m... I’m okay..."

Hearing Chen Zhiyu say the first word, Gu Ji immediately turned back to grab the ball, having purposefully pushed forward strongly just now.

It was to use the forward momentum to absorb the ball’s rebound force; otherwise, the ball could easily bounce off, losing control.

So, after ensuring Chen Zhiyu was safe.

Gu Ji swiftly turned, eyes on the ball.

Sure enough, the ball was not far from his feet, and just as Zhao Hua lunged for it, he managed to grasp the volleyball securely first.

"Wow, Gu Ji, that body shield move was something else!"

"Hahaha, Gao Bo, you’ve got a knack for commentary!"

"Gao Bo, I’ll show you a real shield bash!"

Upon hearing Gao Bo joking about him, Gu Ji immediately targeted Ding Lan behind Gao Bo.

And the moment Ding Lan felt Gu Ji’s piercing gaze, she was visibly taken aback, mainly because his eyes were incredibly keen, so bright, like stars in the night sky.

Gu Ji took a deep breath, mirrored his twist-and-throw action, aimed at Ding Lan, and with a "smack," the volleyball was fiercely tossed out.

Seeing this, Gao Bo hurried to defend.

Yet to everyone’s surprise, the ball, upon leaving his hand, suddenly veered off the trajectory aimed at Ding Lan, instead striking Zhou Yang’s girlfriend. 𝑓𝘳𝘦𝑒𝑤𝑒𝘣𝘯ℴ𝘷𝘦𝓁.𝑐𝑜𝑚

Zhou Yang, unaware of Gu Ji’s last-moment target change, was too late for a defense.

All he could do was watch as the volleyball struck his girlfriend’s arm.

"Hahaha, Zhou got tricked!"

"Gao Bo, you and Gu Ji teaming up for deceit!"

"Hehehe, it’s all about strategy, remember we’re the chicken neck duo?"

...

Amidst the laughter and chatter, Chen Zhiyu glanced over at Liu Weijun and Zeng Dan, catching their meaningful look towards her, finally understanding what Zeng Dan meant by "getting even"!