Death Game: Starting as a fraudster, pretending to be a god.

Chapter 526 Negotiation Skills

Following the captain's instructions, Lin Yu opened the door of the second room on the right and saw Zhu Rong again.

The furnishings in the room are equally "luxurious", with a soft-padded sofa, a wooden coffee table, air conditioning and a single bed, and even a TV, a refrigerator and a separate bathroom.

If you take a photo and ask the residents of the city that never sleeps, I'm afraid few would guess that this is a "detention center" of the Public Security Bureau where prisoners are detained.

Zhu Rong sat cross-legged on the sofa with his eyes closed.

Now he no longer wears the black robe that conceals his figure, but has changed into a loose, light, bright yellow prison uniform.

Lin Yu also saw Zhu Rong's appearance - indeed, she was completely different from the red-haired woman he had seen when he took on the C-77 commission.

Zhu Rong is a man who looks to be in his early thirties. He has a square face, thick eyebrows, and a neat and clean crew cut. His skin looks dark due to long-term sun exposure. His body is strong and well-proportioned, full of power.

Hearing Lin Yu pushing the door open, Zhu Rong opened his eyes and looked at Lin Yu in surprise.

"It's you, Forbolo."

Lin Yu flicked the brim of his hat and said casually, "Are you surprised to see me?"

As he spoke, Lin Yu walked straight towards Zhu Rong and then sat on the sofa next to him.

Zhu Rong used his hands to support his cross-legged body and moved to the side to make room for Lin Yu.

"It's a bit unexpected, because I can't figure out why you came to see me."

"At least, I can't imagine why you came here so quickly."

Lin Yu looked at the other person and said with a smile: "You have been locked up in a cell like this. If I don't come quickly, I'm afraid you will be released."

"It should be kept for at least 24 hours, after all, it involves the royal nobility."

Zhu Rong said this, then thought for a moment, took out a box of cigarettes from his pocket, took out two and handed them to Lin Yu.

"Smoking, Forbolo?"

Lin Yu looked at the other party's actions and was a little surprised.

What kind of train of thought would make Zhu Rong smoke at this moment?

After observing the other party for three seconds, Lin Yu found that Zhu Rong seemed to be just giving him smoke, and there was no such thing as a test.

So, he reluctantly turned the other party down.

"Thank you, no, smoking is harmful to your health."

"Do you mind if I have one?"

"Mind you, secondhand smoke is also harmful to your health."

"Ok."

Zhu Rong put away the cigarettes and cigarette box.

Lin Yu brought the topic back to the original track: "My purpose in coming to see you is very simple... I want to know who is behind you."

Zhu Rong smacked his lips and didn't answer the question. Instead, he asked, "Did Huo Le ask you to ask this?"

"No, I just want to know... I'm curious about who you're working for," Lin Yu asked, supporting his chin with his hand. "You're the only one who knows that I'm working for Buyetian Huo Le, but I don't know your background. It's really unfair."

"Don't you know that it's not your ability that's the problem? How can there be such fairness?"

Zhu Rong asked back seriously.

Lin Yu was choked by the other party's serious question.

He realized that negotiating with Zhu Rong and testing the waters here did not seem to be a good option.

So, Lin Yu looked at Zhu Rong and changed his strategy.

"Okay, let me put it another way... I need to know who you are working for and why you assassinated Sheng Lankui's steward."

"Why should I tell you?"

Zhu Rong still looked unmoved.

"You can't do anything to me... I can only be held here for one day - my crimes are not serious enough to stand trial."

Lin Yu knocked on the table: "But if I use the Nevernight Fire Music to put pressure on you, the people behind you will eventually have to use their connections to compete with the Nevernight Fire Music again... If this goes on many times, I will naturally know who is behind you."

"It's just that in this process, you're the one who suffers—do you really not mind being the point of tension between the two forces?"

Zhu Rong heard this, thought about it, and slowly nodded: "If this is necessary... then I should endure it. This is also part of my job."

"No matter what, I can't choose to betray."

Although Zhu Rong's attitude remained firm, after hearing this, Lin Yu realized that there had been a turning point and breakthrough in the negotiations.

"It's my job, isn't it? It seems you have a very good relationship with them," Lin Yu said softly, "but why did you insist on not letting me know? Do you think I would do anything bad to them?"

Upon hearing this, Zhu Rong said sternly, "You work for Nevernight Huo Le, won't that be detrimental to them?"

Lin Yu looked at Zhu Rong and suddenly changed the subject: "I and my friends in Haicheng solved the case of the accidental death of Luobo, a member of the Players Mutual Aid Association."

Zhu Rong was very surprised: "Why are you suddenly talking about the real world? What does this have to do with the City That Never Sleeps?"

"Of course I did. I heard your name back then. Mr. Radish assigned you to handle a certain dangerous [prop]. This means he believed you had good character, a relatively reliable personality, and also had certain abilities."

"After meeting you today, I think Mr. Radish is quite good at judging people."

Zhu Rong felt somewhat benefited by Lin Yu's praise and couldn't help but nod slightly.

"Uncle Carrot is a senior whom I respect very much. He gave me a lot of useful advice on upgrading my peasants and choosing items..."

Being praised and recognized by seniors whom you respect is certainly something to be proud of.

But the two of them were now on opposing sides, so Zhu Rong quickly forced a stern face and said, "So, what exactly do you want to say by saying this?"

"Are you trying to get close to me? Maybe outside, we can be partners, but in the city that never sleeps, we have chosen different positions."

Lin Yu looked at Zhu Rong and asked, "Do you know why the last item didn't come to you?"

"Because the 'Gambler' of 'Order' didn't approve of 'Carrot''s' arrangement... At first I didn't understand why, but now I understand."

"Although you are reliable, you are indeed... too stupid."

Lin Yu said calmly, and Zhu Rong's eyes widened: "Why are you making personal attacks?"

"This is not a personal attack, this is a fact that I observed."

Lin Yu sighed.

"Do you think you're doing your job by refusing to tell me? Before I came in, I actually didn't know the identity of the person behind you... but now, I know very well."

"First of all, the people behind you must be hostile to Buyetian Huole."

"Secondly...if their identities were known to Nevernight Huo Le, it would be a huge disadvantage."

"To be honest, at this point... the scope has been narrowed down a lot."

"And this is all you just told me."