"Come on, come on—"
Xiao He pressed Xiao Chen down to sit.
Xiao Chen looked completely bewildered: "Huh? What's wrong, Brother Xiao?"
Xiao He turned his head back, grabbed Xiao Chen's hand, and said seriously, "Don't ask anything, just lend me your lucky charm power—"
Before Xiao Chen could react, Xiao He grabbed his finger and pressed it against the system panel, silently chanting "System, draw a card!"
【Congratulations on obtaining the "Skill Upgrade Capsule," which has been automatically stored.】
Seeing the system notification that suddenly popped up, Xiao He: ...
Damn! So it really is because he has a dark complexion?
He draws a guaranteed win, while the lucky ones draw for the first time and get their dream item.
NO!!!!
This world is so unfair!!!
Little Chen, completely unaware of Xiao He's inner turmoil, blinked in bewilderment, staring at the empty air before him and Xiao He's vaguely distorted expression, utterly confused: "Huh? What's this 'power of luck'? What happened?"
"Don't ask." Xiao He looked weary. "I'll give you double your bonus next month. Go and take care of your own business. Let me have some peace and quiet."
Xiao Chen: "?"
Oh no! Has Brother Xiao lost his mind?
Shouldn't he call Sister Liu?
"If you dare to secretly tell Sister Liu, you won't get your bonus next month~~~~"
Xiao He spoke in a low, mournful voice behind Xiao Chen, like a vengeful ghost.
Xiao Chen shuddered, feeling a little guilty and embarrassed: "Uh, Brother Xiao, you found out about this..."
"I'm not having an episode, and I don't have any mental problems, so don't make false accusations." Xiao He urged Xiao Chen, "Hurry up and set up the filming location. Sister Liu and the others will be here soon to film a video. If you keep dawdling, you won't get your bonus next month."
Xiao Chen: !!!
Xiao Chen dared not delay any longer and began to set up the scene.
Xiao He took advantage of this moment to use the two upgrade capsules to upgrade all the remaining boning knife skills and basic hacking skills.
【Congratulations on obtaining "Hacking Skills (Intermediate)" - automatically learned】
【Congratulations on acquiring "Anatomy Art," which has been automatically learned.】
【Intermediate Hacking Techniques Details: Intermediate hacking techniques for logging into databases are more advantageous for you in committing crimes online.】
【Details on Anatomical Art: Professional anatomical techniques upgraded from boning, allowing you to enjoy the art of gore while uncovering more secrets of the corpse.】
Once a beginner's hacking skill is upgraded to intermediate level, it's practically the highest level in the world. Xiao He doesn't even dare to imagine that if he upgrades to advanced level, he'll be able to use his hacking skills to do anything he wants.
However, Xiao He has no time to deal with this matter now.
His gaze fell on 【anatomical art】, and he took a deep breath.
Unexpectedly, the upgraded form of boning techniques is not a higher-level knife skill, but human anatomy!
But looking back now, everything actually had a traceable pattern.
For example, the excellent climbing feature, as described in the system introduction, mainly revolves around assisting infiltration and escape. Therefore, the ultimate upgrade, extreme escape, is also basically developed around this core.
The previous boning knife also introduced the art of killing and improved understanding of human anatomy, but at that time it was limited to basic knowledge. Now, after the upgrade, he has completely mastered this "art" and has a better understanding of human anatomy.
For example, previously he might only be able to distinguish the location of the human skeleton and internal organs, but now, he can also use these skeletons and internal organs to determine a person's exercise habits, occupational characteristics, and even their pre-death illnesses and state of death, etc.
Xiao He never imagined that he would one day become proficient in forensic medicine!
It just feels like this is basically useless. Even if he could become a forensic doctor now, he can't just take a test, get a license, and openly demonstrate this skill like other skills.
It's too late to take the forensic exam now...
Oh well, we'll just have to take it one step at a time. Having more skills is never a bad thing.
While sighing inwardly, Xiao He covered his forehead and pressed and rubbed it uncomfortably.
Since both skills are knowledge-based, all the relevant knowledge flooded into Xiao He's mind at once. He felt a slight headache and nausea.
Xiao He's condition only improved slightly after Liu Rulan arrived at the villa, though he still looked somewhat listless.
What happened?
Liu Rulan glanced at Xiao He, then turned her gaze to Xiao Chen.
Xiao Chen quickly shook her head and, with great professionalism, made a zipping motion on her face.
Liu Rulan looked at the two of them suspiciously: "...When did you two start having little secrets?"
"Since it's all a secret, I naturally can't tell you." Xiao He chuckled and changed the subject. "What kind of video are we planning to shoot this time?"
Liu Rulan glanced at Xiao Chen again, but did not ask any further questions.
Xiao Chen has been with her for several years and is very sensible. If there is anything important, he will definitely tell her.
Since they haven't said anything, there's no need to dig into everything.
“This time we’ll shoot some everyday scenes.” Liu Rulan curled her lips into a “gentle” smile.
Xiao He suddenly had a bad feeling: "What are they filming?"
"Ahem, Xiao Chen—"
Liu Rulan coughed lightly and began to greet Xiao Chen.
"Here it is! Ta-da—" Xiao Chen pulled a very familiar cup out of the insulated box next to him. "Brother Xiao, Sister Liu asked me to bring this back from Beijing!"
Xiao He looked at the familiar soy milk and felt that strange smell lingering in his nose again, making his already aching head ache even more.
"Ugh, I'm really speechless. Why didn't you record a video when you pranked me that day?"
At least finish the prank in one go! That way he won't have to suffer a second time.
Liu Rulan spread her hands confidently: "There's nothing I can do. If Xiao Chen and I take out our phones to film beforehand, you'll definitely be on guard. So only that time could we really prank you. This time it's just for filming a video, acting."
Xiao He: "...Very good, so you guys have successfully pranked me twice."
One time for [N O V E L I G H T] personal reasons, one time for public good—who says happiness is too fleeting to record? Hilarious, even pranks count.
However, Xiao He's resistance was futile, as Liu Rulan had already stuffed the script into his arms.
Xiao He: ...
"Wait, what kind of script does this thing need?"
Xiao He complained as he opened the script and glanced at it, then his expression became complicated.
To be fair, the script was actually very well-developed, so well-developed that he didn't need to do anything extra; he could just act as an actor and that would be enough.
—But the problem is, this is a prank! It's a prank that one party secretly plays without the other party's knowledge! Isn't this all about seeing how the other party performs and improvises on the spot?
And you're telling me that even this thing can be acted out line by line?
Xiao He questioned the meaning of life.
What about the low-fat prank videos he usually likes to watch? Does that mean he has a low threshold for laughter?
Liu Rulan crossed her arms and, seeing Xiao He's expression of utter disbelief, said in a comforting tone, "It's alright. Apart from these lines, it's basically all up to you to improvise."
Xiao He humbly asked, "Uh... is there any difference?"
“The difference is that you can decide for yourself how exaggerated your expressions are, or when you spit things out,” Liu Rulan answered very sincerely. “If it were another professional short video team, they might have to do several takes to get you to make the most natural and appropriate expressions and movements.”
Xiao He: ...
Wow, what a great free rein! That's really free.
