WIN

In the rarefied world of gaming, a legend had emerged - a chronic gamer known for her unwavering dedication and unblemished record. Her name was whispered in awe by her peers, who dared not challenge her lest they face defeat. Every school holiday, the classroom boys and girls would congregate, eager to witness the spectacle of her gaming prowess. Bets were placed on who would emerge victorious, but none had ever succeeded in defeating her.

This time, however, was different. The chronic gamer, accompanied by her loyal friend and confidant, decided to take on the challenge without resorting to the ignominy of cheating. Their opponent, Xiao-ping, remained enigmatically silent until the game commenced. The game instructor's words echoed in their minds: "Cheat, and you shall lose. Play fairly, and you shall win. Please enter your name and address to receive your bespoke characters."

As the game began, Xiao-ping emerged victorious, leaving the chronic gamer and her friend stunned. The silence was oppressive, punctuated only by the sound of heavy breathing. Then, Xiao-ping broke the silence, his voice dripping with mischief. "Ah, Chu-sheng, it seems you've finally met your match! You've never lost before, but now look at you - defeated!"

Chu-sheng's face burned with shame, but Tian-xiu was quick to interject. "Wait, I won! It seems you've misjudged, Xiao-ping. I neither cheated nor tried to win." Zhen-zhou chimed in, "Let's go home." The air was heavy with an uncomfortable silence as the group dispersed, leaving Chu-sheng and his friend to ponder their defeat.

As they walked past the game studio, the weight of their shame was palpable. Xiao-hua covered her face with her book, her eyes welling up with tears. Chu-sheng clenched his fist, his laughter shaky and forced. The smell of silence hung in the air, a potent reminder of their failure.

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Chu Sheng emerged from the bathroom, donning fresh sleeping attire, and began to connect the game box while putting on a game glass. She handed the second glass to Zhang-zhou, who eyed her warily. "What are you doing, Chu Sheng? What if it gets us into trouble?"

Tian Shu, ever the curious one, chimed in, "What's this box doing on the table, and what's with the note? It says to connect to the TV... let's see." As soon as Tian Shu switched on the game box and connected it to the television, a bright light enveloped them, and they disappeared into the game.

Chu Sheng found herself standing amidst towering trees, dressed in ancient attire. Her phone rang, and a voice on the other end introduced himself as the Game Instructor. "Welcome, She-ying. You and your friend, Yuan-hue, have entered a world where no one has ever won without cheating. You possess great power, and I've helped you skip some levels. Your goal is to escape this world with your friend."

As Chu Sheng listened to the instructions, a scream pierced the air, and she saw Yuan-hue being chased by a mysterious animal. He ran past her, shouting, "Hide! What are you doing, standing like a stick? You'll get killed!"

Chu Sheng tried to move, but her body felt heavy. "I can't move! Come and pull me!" Yuan-hue rushed to her side, and they both burst into laughter at their predicament. "Why are you dressed like an ancient man?" they exclaimed in unison.

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