Today, I Have Yet to Become a Doll

Yes, it wasn't over.

As summer ended and autumn arrived, unnoticed by them, the grass on the hillside withered, the trees below turned yellow, and the autumn wind blew through the doors and windows, chilling those in damp clothes, making them shiver.

Fortunately, the house had been fully restored, the walls and floors completely dry, including the firewood in the fireplace.

Shen Mo relit the fireplace.

Everyone dispersed, some to take hot baths, some to warm themselves by the fire, and some to search the corners for any stray beads.

Autumn's guests had arrived.

They stood just outside the door.

However, everyone was too tired, trapped in the summer for nearly eighteen hours. Each of them was physically and mentally exhausted, wanting only to relax and rest, with no time to pay attention to the guests outside.

Two hours later, after everyone had bathed, changed clothes, and gathered in the living room, clean and tidy—

Teacher Cheng poured ten cups of hot tea and placed them on the coffee table in the living room.

Steam curled from the tea.

The wood in the fireplace crackled.

Ten people in exquisite doll costumes gathered in the living room. If one ignored the solemn or worried expressions on their faces, it would have resembled a tea party.

"There are 102 beads in total. I suggest we divide them equally," Yan Qingwen said, looking at Shen Mo and Bai Youwei. "Technically, you two are the players who cleared the stage, so you deserve more. But there's still the third round of autumn, and once the guests go berserk, the injured, the elderly, women, and children will need more props to support them."

He paused, then continued, "This is just my personal opinion. If you think it's inappropriate, we can discuss the distribution method again."

As reward items, beads were different from fish.

Fish could be cooked in a pot, and everyone could eat their fill. But beads were quantifiable.

As long as there was a quantity, there was a difference between more and less.

Yan Qingwen was clever. Although he had his own selfish motives, wanting to get more beads for the injured Lü Ang and the frail Zhu Shu, he didn't say it directly. Instead, he pointed out Teacher Cheng and Pan Xiaoxin's situation.

—If only those who cleared the stage received beads, then what about the previous round? Pan Xiaoxin came up with the idea, and Zhu Shu sewed the bows, but neither of them got to eat more fish because of it.

Also, if Cheng Weicai and Pan Xiaoxin didn't get any beads, what would they do in the next round? If they encountered danger, Shen Mo would have to rescue them. It would be better to give them more beads now so they could protect themselves, making things easier for Shen Mo as well.

Shen Mo also had his own considerations.

The game was getting harder with each round, and they didn't know how to deal with the autumn guests yet. For the players, the most important thing right now was cooperation. It wouldn't be good if there was friction due to the distribution of rewards.

He thought for a moment and said, "Then each person gets 10 beads. The extra two… go to Bai Youwei."

Bai Youwei furrowed her brow. "My brains are only worth two beads?"

Yan Qingwen couldn't help but ask with a smile, "How many beads do you want? Tell us, and we can discuss it."

Bai Youwei had indeed thought about it seriously. She replied, "Just divide them as you said."

Yan Qingwen was slightly stunned. "Don't force yourself… If you're not willing, a 60/40 split, or 70/30, we can accept it."

Bai Youwei gently shook her head. "Actually, you're right. There's still a third round. Giving the elderly, women, and children more protection will allow those who are good at fighting to be less constrained. Moreover, I believe the final reward of the game will be fair and just. I don't need to worry about this."

Yan Qingwen frowned. "The final reward?"

"That's right." Bai Youwei smiled faintly. "I don't care about a few more or fewer of these small beads. My goal is the final reward."

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