Chapter 14: The Bridge
"So what?"
Although he has few friends, Ji Youzhu at least will not have such a cognitive gap as Hasta.
"No, no, no, there's something wrong with what you said."
Hasta raised his doubts: "He said that he was a believer in equivalent deals. The friendship you are talking about is completely untenable. β
"Alas......"
It was the first time that Ji Youzhu had encountered such a difficult person to communicate, she thought for a long time with her eyebrows, her eyes moved to the cake box in the trash can, and then she had an idea.
"If this wasn't done by him, but by me, the meat ball you originally gave was not taken back. I'll exchange this box of snacks for this headband, will you change it? β
"Swap ......"
Hasta touched his chin, actually thinking seriously about the question.
"It should ...... Yes. β
"Why?"
"Why ......"
Hasta was lost in thought again.
If you want to change it, what is the reason?
"Probably because it'...... Delicious? β
"But the value of this cake can only allow me to increase my cultivation by one day and replenish my spiritual power. And what you gave me can be used for a long time to cultivate and increase the cultivation speed. According to what you call equivalent exchange, this itself is not equal, right? Why would you agree to the exchange? Ji Youzhu asked rhetorically according to his logic.
"I ......"
Hasta thought about it for a long time, but couldn't come up with a reason.
"Then let me assume otherwise, if you are not facing me but Cheng Hai now, and you are giving him an item that is very valuable to himself, will you change it?"
"Him?"
Following Ji Youzhu's words, Hasta seemed to be able to see Cheng Hai sitting in front of him, looking at him with malicious intent.
So, he immediately shook his head and said, "No, I won't make a deal with him casually." β
It's one thing to be delicious, but it's another thing to save face.
Cheng Hai wants to use such a little thing to deceive him into a greater benefit, if he agrees, then what face will he have?
"So, do you understand the difference?" Ji Youzhu said leaning on the soft back of the chair.
"Probably?"
Hasta himself wasn't quite sure.
"There's only one difference between the two things, and that's trust. If it is a trustworthy friend, as long as the other party is willing to accept it, then if you want to change it, what reason is needed? β
Faced with such a problem, Ji Youzhu also opened the conversation, "And according to Cheng Hai's past experience, if you form such a relationship, it must have developed from hostility." You are both valuable to each other, but you can't trust each other because of the conflicts you have had. is unwilling to let him take advantage, which is also a reasonable thing. β
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"Like just now, when you told you that this was a return gift, why were you so wary? Is it because he is afraid of being poisoned to death? β
Ji Youzhu first raised his eyebrows, and then spread his hands and said, "Impossible, right?" β
An existence like Hasta is not something that can be killed casually. Otherwise, his sworn enemy would not have chosen to seal him away instead of simply obliterating him.
Therefore, knowing that the poison on the earth cannot do anything to him, this is a manifestation of distrust.
"I see......"
Hasta said slowly: "It seems that the relationship between friends is not so easy to achieve." β
"It's not difficult to say, treat it equally, there is no harm to others, and with the increase of contact, the passage of time, the relationship will naturally improve. Of course, he should be very busy now, and if you don't bother him, he will probably appreciate you. Ji Youzhu said casually.
"No trouble?"
The corners of Hasta's mouth lifted slightly, but he figured it out.
He knew Cheng Hai's situation, although he always showed that he was at ease, but in fact, he must be in a hurry.
Now taking the initiative to show goodwill, it can be regarded as in line with his character, which is the supremacy of his interests.
"I have one more question."
Hasta leveled his gaze, his eyes becoming fierce.
"What?"
"Is this what he taught you to say?"
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Ji Youzhu slowly typed a question mark and looked at him with disgust.
"Why are you doing that?"
Hasta didn't realize that he had said the wrong thing, and his expression was very unnatural.
"Get out!"
Ji Youzhu pointed out the window.
"Huh? Why? Hasta wondered.
He didn't even know a friend, let alone a creature like a woman.
"You're insulting my IQ!" Ji Youzhu narrowed his eyes.
If you want to say anything else, don't you know Cheng Hai?
It's just a noun to explain, what kind of high-end operation is this, and it still needs to be taught?
"Wait, wait, what's the insult?" Hasta is incomprehensible.
"Humph!"
Ji Youzhu didn't want to talk to him.
"Okay, then I won't ask."
Hasta paused, then rolled his eyes, looked at the cake box, and changed the subject: "Just ...... ...... like this"
"Cake."
Ji Youzhu glanced at him, but he didn't continue to get angry.
"Oh, cake, anything else?"
"It's not for the time being, but he said that he will come back to cook dinner in the next two days, and if you still want to eat, you can come along. I'll tell him in advance and let him do more for you. β
"Come here?"
"Well, he only has two days of ability, so there should be quite a few people by then."
"This ......"
Hasta imagined the scene for a moment, and immediately shook his head and said, "No, I can't come." β
"It's up to you."
Face is still very important, Ji Youzhu shrugged his shoulders, and he didn't bother to persuade him.
"So, could you please bring me one for the evening, like ...... This box of cakes is the same. β
"Huh?"
Ji Youzhu was stunned.
Is this the rhythm of walking around without eating?
But it's even more embarrassing to be sneaky like this, right?
You're a god, huh?
However, Hasta did not have this awareness, but said seriously: "Didn't you say that as a friend, you would help him wholeheartedly? β
"But ......"
Ji Youzhu was also convinced, he didn't grasp the point at all.
But after thinking about it, it was nothing, in order to improve the relationship, she still agreed: "Forget it, I'll help you ask." β
"No! Can't say I want it. β
At this point, Hasta could not back down.
"But he won't respond to me as much as you think." Ji Youzhu is embarrassed.
"Didn't you save his life? Whether it's coquettish or whatever, I'm sure you'll have a way. Hasta winked at her, then gave her a thumbs up.
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This kind of request is also too scoundrel.
However, Ji Youzhu still responded very happily: "Okay, I'll try, but I can't guarantee the result." β
However, she only promised not to say it, but Cheng Hai is a ghost, knowing that Hasta received the gift in return, and then gave a proper look, how could she guess it?
This is not a renegade on the agreement~
"I look forward to your good news."
So, the naΓ―ve Hasta, full of hope for the future, left happily.
"Whew~ Finally gone."
After Hasta left, Ji Youzhu leaned back in his chair and spun around, letting out a long sigh of relief.
Belief in such a thing is worthless to non-believers. But in the face of evil gods, it may be a barb that annoys people. It is rooted in the bottom of their hearts, although it is insignificant, but it may sting and itch at any time!
The betrayal of the void is this barb!
She is the source of the conflict between Hasta and Cheng Hai, and the reason for the estrangement.
No matter how you take sides, one side will feel uncomfortable.
If you want to pull out this thorn, there is no other way but to let them communicate on their own.
It's just that the current situation is a bit delicate, and since the two of them can't pull down, Ji Youzhu is sandwiched between them. She can only act as a bridge like a message to a child.
Now, Cheng Hai's cake buying strategy has worked, and it can be regarded as a good start.
The lights were bright, and Ji Youzhu suddenly became a little tired.
She picked up her cup and took a sip of warm water, stretched, and lay down on the table.
"Hope...... Can these two people stop......"