At eight o'clock in the evening, the air conditioner in the Internet café was whirring.
I'm sorting through today's income bills when the sound of keyboard tapping rings in my ears.
Soft footsteps sounded at the doorway.
A girl walks into an Internet café with long hair and waist-length and a tall figure. She wears an off-white sweater and jeans that wrap her slender legs.
It's Gina.
I recognized her. During Christmas activities, she played the violin on stage, and the sound of the piano was melodious and moving.
She walked up to the front desk and spoke softly.
"Do you still have a machine?"
"Yes, Twelfth machine."
I pointed to the corner.
Gina nodded, pulling her ID out of her wallet.
I took the ID and touched her fingertips. The temperature was cool, like an apple that had just been taken out of the fridge.
"Drive for two hours."
Her voice was a little tired.
"Okay."
I helped her turn on the phone and enter the password.
Gina sat down in front of machine number 12 and opened the Word document. The light of the screen shone on her face, and her skin was fair and transparent.
I went back to the front desk and continued to work.
Most of the guests in the Internet café were playing games, and there were occasional swearing and keyboard tapping.
An hour later, Gina got up and walked to the front desk.
"The computer is dead."
Her brow furrowed slightly, and her expression was a little anxious.
I followed her to the twelve.
The screen is black and the mouse click is unresponsive.
I pressed the power button a few times and the computer restarted.
But there is nothing on the table.
"Where's my document?"
Gina's voice trembled.
I open the recycle bin and it's empty.
Searched the temp folder again, but there was still nothing.
"Sorry, files may be missing."
"My notebook is broken, and I'm going to hand it in tomorrow."
I was silent for a few seconds.
"Do you want to start a machine again?"
Gina shook her head. "Forget it, let's go back to the dormitory and write again."
She settled the bill, picked up her bag and walked out the door.
I looked at her back and felt a little uncomfortable.
Just then, I noticed two men in the corner of the Internet café.
They've been playing games just now, and now they're packing up and getting ready to leave.
One of them was wearing a black jacket with a tattoo on his arm.
The other wears a cap and holds a cell phone in his hand.
They followed Gina with light steps.
My heart was beating faster.
"Master, there is something wrong with those two people."
I stood up and walked briskly to the door.
The street outside was a little dark, and the street lights were only half on.
Gina walked ahead, followed by two men ten meters away.
I followed at the end, keeping a safe distance.
After walking two intersections, the two men quickened their pace.
The man in the black jacket approached Gina from behind, reaching for her bag.
"Don't move."
The man in the cap flashed a knife.
Gina stepped back in horror, her back slamming against the wall.
"Take your wallet out."
The man in the black jacket held out his hand.
I stepped out of the shadows.
"Let her go."
The two men turned their heads and saw that I was a little surprised.
"Boy, get out of the way."
The man in the cap wields a knife.
"It's none of your business here."
I didn't answer and kept walking.
The man in the black jacket let go of Gina and walked towards me.
"Looking for death, huh?"
He punched me in the face.
I dodged sideways and punched him in the ribs with my right fist.
"Click."
The sound of a broken rib is crisp.
The man in the black jacket screamed miserably, and his body bent into a shrimp.
The man in the cap rushed over with a knife.
I grabbed his wrist and squeezed it hard.
The knife fell to the ground with a crisp sound.
Then I kicked him in the knee.
He fell to his knees, clutching his legs and wailing loudly.
"Get out."
My voice was cold.
The two men crawled away.
Gina leaned against the wall, her chest heaving violently.
"Are you alright?"
I walked up to her.
She shook her head, horror in her eyes.
"No thanks, just drop by."
I looked around me.
"It's not safe here, I'll send you back to school."
Gina nodded and followed behind me.
We walked along the main road in the direction of the school.
The voice of the blood wolf sounded in his head.
She had been quiet on the road, only occasionally looking back.
"Why are you there?"
She asked suddenly.
"I see them following you."
My answer is simple.
"So come out and have a look."
Gina was silent for a moment.
"Do you work part-time at an Internet café? I know you. They all say you have a wolf by your side. "
"Really? I don't even know it myself. "
After walking for twenty minutes, the school gate came into view.
"Here we are."
I stopped.
"Thank you for sending me back."
Gina turned, the moonlight shining on her face.
"Also, thank you for saving me."
"It's a gesture."
I turned to leave.
"Wait."
She stopped me.
"What's your name?"
"Liam."
"I'm Gina."
She held out her hand.
I shook her hand.
"Goodbye."
I turned and walked back to the way I came.
Her voice came from behind her.
"Thank you, Liam, again."
I waved my hand and didn't look back.
Suddenly, a voice sounded in my head.
"Congratulations to the host, activate the strategy goddess system. Target 1, Gina. The current opinion is 5%. Opinion is increased by 20%. Rewards will be distributed. "
"What a reward."
"Increases your strength and makes you more agile."
The voice of the system sounded in his head, with a mechanical indifference.
"Blood recovery medicine. Firearms ammunition depots. "
"Defensive covers, and even martial arts cheats."
I stopped, my heart beating inexplicably.
It does sound tempting.
"Blood wolf, did you hear that?"
I asked in my heart.
"Master, what do you hear?"
The blood wolf's voice was puzzled.
"Coyote, did you have a voice just now?"
"No, master."
The coyote's answer confirmed a fact.
Only I can hear the sound of the system.
"I don't feel like a loss."
I mentally responded to the system.
"There is a reward for increasing your favorability, and I took this task."
"Congratulations to the host for making the right choice."
The sound of the system rang out again.
"Ask the host to work on the target's opinion."
"When the opinion reaches 20%, the first reward will be awarded."
The wind blows through the streets, bringing coolness to the night.
I kept walking, feeling much lighter than before.
It turns out that there is such an opportunity in this world.
You can gain power by increasing the friendship of girls.
It was a bonus.
"Master, you're doing well tonight."
"What's the performance?"
"Saved the girl."
The Blood Wolf's tone was approving.
"Although she is not our target, you have shown the qualities to protect the weak."
"I'm just dropping by."
"Master, you don't have to hide it."
The voice of the coyote also rang out.
"Your heart is warmer than you think."
I didn't answer.
All I remembered was Gina shivering with fear.
I did feel angry at that moment.
Not because of the system, but because I can't get used to the strong bullying the weak.
"By the way, you really can't hear this system?"
"What system?"
The Blood Wolf's doubts confirmed my judgment.
This strategy goddess system is completely my secret.
Even the wolf soul didn't know it existed.
"Nothing."
"Thank you."
I quickened my pace.
"Let's go back to the dorm."
The night breeze rustles through the leaves.
In the distance, the voices of night shift workers could be heard.
I remembered the warmth of Gina's handshake.
5% favorability is too low.
You need to find a way to continue to improve.
"I'll find a chance to contact her again tomorrow."
I was planning in my mind.
The rewards of the system keep me motivated.
The opportunity to become stronger is right in front of you.
I won't miss a chance.
The voice of the blood wolf sounded in his head.