Chapter 441 - HIS SECOND BROTHER ALWAYS HAD A WAY
"WHY did Brother suddenly thought of buying a VR helmet?" Luo Yan asked with a smile, trying to sound as normal as possible. "Did Brother also want to play the game?"
"Well, remember that our Tianhua Group is planning to invest on the new project of Moonlight Media? Since I'm the one in charge of that investment, I decided to understand Moonlight Media first. The fastest way to do that is, of course, try the holographic game that had been carrying their company," Luo Ren explained.
Luo Yan suddenly didn't know how to response. He was actually thinking of dissuading his older brother to play the game. After all, if Luo Ren found out how violent the game was, he might be against him playing it. Not to mention, if their father found out about it, he would definitely have the same reaction.
But after hearing his older brother's explanation, he suddenly felt that his reason for not wanting Luo Ren to go inside the game was a bit childish. How could he tell him now not to play the game when it involved their family's company? It would seem like he was being too immature.
So, there's only one solution he could think of. He should just be honest. Of course, he would also add a tad bit of guilt-tripping. Knowing how much his brother cared for him, it would definitely work. Hopefully.
"Is Brother planning to start playing the game today?" he first asked.
"Yes, since I'm pretty free. Maybe the three of us could meet up in the game?" Luo Ren said.
Luo Yan and Luo Jin once again inadvertently looked at each other. Luo Ren finally noticed it. And then said jokingly;
"What are you two sneaking glances at each other for? It almost seemed like the two of you are hiding a secret or something."
Luo Jin cleared his throat when he heard it and decidedly looked down. He didn't want to say anything more. Because he was afraid that if he said something now, it might just negatively affect Luo Yan.
He knew the possible reaction of their brother and father once they found out how Arcadia was really played. Didn't he have the same reaction at first? But Luo Yan proved with his ability that he could handle everything that the game had thrown at him.
So, it's better to just leave this kind of situation to his brother and not meddle. Because meddling more might just cause a much more negative effect.
"Brother, Ah Jin and I are going to participate in a tournament today. So, we might not be able to meet up with you," Luo Yan said honestly.
Luo Ren looked at his younger brother when he heard that. His brows furrowing. "A tournament?"
"Yes. It's called the Rookie Carnival. It's a tournament for beginners. Everyone who started playing this year could participate. So, Ah Jin and I decided to join. Today and tomorrow would be the preliminaries and not really the main tournament," Luo Yan answered. Then he acted a bit embarrassed. "Actually, it's the reason why I asked Dad to shorten our vacation trip to three days. I didn't mention it because Dad and Brother might not understand."
Luo Jin was already dumbfounded hearing the series of honest response from Luo Yan. Was his second brother actually thinking of letting their father and older brother interfere with them playing the game?
Luo Ren didn't care much about that. What he was worried about was this 'tournament'. "Does this mean you would fight against other players?"
Luo Yan nodded. He already knew what his older brother was worrying about. "But Brother shouldn't worry. I've been playing this game for quite awhile now and as you can see, I haven't been seriously hurt or traumatized."
Although if he's the real 'Luo Yan', he probably would because of the braindead scenarios that he had been encountering since playing the game. He probably wouldn't encounter those things if he had the cradle version of the VR helmet. That's why he was thankful to Assistant Wen for buying the normal version of the VR helmet. Because even though the game designers loved to make weird game tasks, a player's game experience wouldn't be that complete if they were using the cradle version.
"I hope that whatever Brother experienced once you entered the game, you wouldn't think of stopping me from playing," he continued being honest. This was the best way he could think of were both sides could compromise. "I'm really, really, really having fun. If I was ever in danger while playing the game, then Ah Jin should have longed stop me from playing. There's also Brother Ze. If the game is bad for me, I'm sure he had already talked to you and Dad about it. I hope Brother could understand."
"Yan is right," Luo Jin quickly added. "I was also a bit worried at first. That's why I also tried playing the game with him. So, I can guarantee that there's nothing remotely deadly about the game that could affect Yan's mental health."
Even if there was, he witnessed just how strong his second brother's mentality was. Even if the game had some IQ rendering tasks, Luo Yan could definitely face it with no problem.
Listening to his two brothers, Luo Ren suddenly felt like some kind of villain. Because he was indeed thinking of interfering if he found some dangerous factors in the game. But now, Luo Yan almost begged him not to get in the way of his fun. Which meant that he also thought that he would react that way once he entered the game.
He suddenly wondered if he and his father was being too overprotective of Luo Yan. To the point where they would repress his freedom. With the way Luo Yan spoke earlier, he probably unconsciously thought so.
Feeling all guilty, he said, "Brother won't stop you from playing."
"Promise?" As Luo Yan said that, he raised his little finger towards his older brother.
Knowing what he wanted to do, Luo Ren helplessly hooked his own little finger on Luo Yan's. "Promise."
Seeing this scene, Luo Jin gave Luo Yan a thumbs-up in his heart. As expected, his second brother always had a way.