To be honest, when creating the Writer's residence, Xiao Gui'an was also somewhat surprised.

He never expected the System to directly assign him a massive single-level apartment, with continuously extending spaces that he could imagine and create as he pleased.

Xiao Gui'an picked and chose from the ancient mansions in his own world, selecting one that satisfied him and placing it in the space prepared by the System for him.

But after all, it was a temporary residence hastily assembled in an emergency, taking only about half an hour—it couldn't possibly be refined to any great extent.

So the layout in some areas was somewhat scattered, incongruous, and even completely blank.

According to the System's words, they had provided everything they could, but being data-based lifeforms, they still couldn't completely understand such complex creatures as humans.

They couldn't offer any substantive guidance on acting either—it all depended on the employee themselves.

To this, Xiao Gui'an could only say: Very generous, even excessively generous!

So this is what it feels like to have an established position, to be a civil servant, to have the backing of a big tree?!

Xiao Gui'an expressed that this post-death reemployment suited him quite well.

He loves work, and work loves him!

During that brief half hour earlier, Xiao Gui'an had simply set up the general layout of the Yan Mansion.

But after finishing the arrangement, his lazy cells once again invaded his brain. Still, no matter what, he would do his best to act properly!

Just before opening the door for Xu Zisheng, Xiao Gui'an immersed himself completely into his acting state once more.

He was completely at ease with Xu Zisheng, so he didn't see anything wrong with fully exposing his back to the other.

When interacting with Xu Zisheng, he tried to remind himself not to be nervous, treating it as if a friend had come to visit.

By the time he actually started brewing tea, Xiao Gui'an had naturally entered that extremely peaceful state, completely relaxed.

When brewing tea, the heart must be calm, free from distracting thoughts—it's quite particular.

Cultivating one's character and nurturing one's nature is exactly like this.

Although due to his usual health-conscious lifestyle, his tea-brewing skills were much more refined than the average person's.

But he had always drank it himself before, never knowing how it would taste to others.

So after handing over the tea, Xiao Gui'an unconsciously revealed a bit of his true temperament, secretly observing Xu Zisheng's expression.

He never expected to accidentally meet the other's gaze right at that moment.

"Tap tap—" This was a bit awkward. Xiao Gui'an's heart fluttered slightly in panic, his hand unconsciously tapping twice on the stone table.

His gaze became somewhat evasive as he said softly, "It's been a long time since anyone has shared tea with me. I don't know if you'll like it..."

Later, when Xu Zisheng asked about Gui Yi, Xiao Gui'an knew the other had truly investigated it.

It was hard to imagine what kind of abilities the other possessed—truly worthy of being a Chosen One of Fate.

Time to raise the sophistication level!

Since he couldn't avoid it, he might as well accept it willingly.

"You would actually ask this..."

First, don't answer directly, be vague, leave yourself room to maneuver.

"This is the second time... Young people these days are really sharp."

Then, use previous events to draw closer to the other, showing his friendly attitude.

"There were some unpleasant auras downstairs, I just took a quick look."

Next, use a casual attitude to show he shares the same stance as the other, at least not standing in opposition, reducing vigilance.

"Some fellows clearly can't sit still anymore, even sent little bugs inside..."

Then, gather everything he just saw, provide information, briefly summarize—this was a versatile phrase that could be used in many situations.

"As for your friend, I didn't see him."

Finally, he still had to struggle a bit, not letting the other see the direct connection between himself and Gui Yi.

Then—

Xiao Gui'an watched as Xu Zisheng's expression changed slightly, then conjured an antique sandalwood box out of thin air, placing it on the table without saying a word, just quietly watching him.

Xiao Gui'an: ?

His gaze gently fell on the sandalwood box, trying to see through it to what was inside.

Xu Zisheng had fallen silent—was he waiting for him to make a move?

Well, if the enemy doesn't move, I won't move either.

But he still needed to speculate about the other's intention in taking out this item. Could it contain something to bribe him? Judging by Xu Zisheng's behavior, that seemed to be the meaning.

Xiao Gui'an's consciousness bubbled for a moment.

The [Writer]'s acting degree took the upper hand again.

Xiao Gui'an began thinking with the [Writer]'s personality and identity once more, transforming into Yan Tingchen again, considering how to respond to the young friend before him.

Currently possessing nothing of value, directly accepting someone else's gift wasn't something a virtuous gentleman should do.

But he couldn't completely refuse either—one should always leave room when dealing with others.

Better to delay for now.

"Let's finish this game first. Perhaps everything will have answers in the end."

"Give it to me at the final moment. If I accept it now, my conscience would be troubled."

He didn't know if Xu Zisheng had connected with his brainwaves, but the other nodded and put the box away.

Only after the other had left did Xiao Gui'an dare to relax. During the acting process just now, he hadn't dared to slack off for even a single second.

[Current Writer Acting Degree: 10%]

Now then—

He could sit properly at home, watching the Proxy System broadcast how Xu Zisheng would complete this instance.

Then he'd just need to make an appearance at the end, figure out how to give Gui Yi a resurrection buff, and his mission would be pretty much complete!

But half an hour later—

[Error! Error! 『Real Ghost』 search error!!!—]

[Please all players begin the third round of the game!!!]

Xiao Gui'an: Wrong?!