“This is really it. I’m done for.”
The girl’s eyes were dull and lifeless.
As a seasoned online troll, Su Yu understood that the internet was her strongest and only shield.
Once the mask she wore behind the screen was ripped off, she’d crumble like a vampire trying to bask in the sunlight.
It was safe to say that Lin Mo’s threatening remarks, delivered in that island-nation style, had hit her right in the weak spot.
If her real identity were truly exposed, even if she somehow managed to escape from this guy, she might end up facing even more terrifying individuals out for revenge.
This was the result of making too many enemies…
—
Facing the girl curled up on the ground, pitiful and at a loss, Lin Mo felt a momentary stir in his heart, but it passed in an instant.
He couldn’t afford to be too soft on someone who had damaged his reputation.
“What’s your decision, Miss Su Yu?”
“Cooperate, or face social death—the choice is yours…”
Su Yu looked up at that imposing, unquestioning figure.
She quietly estimated their possible combat capability gap in her mind, and the last shred of resistance vanished.
‘I… I’ll cooperate…’
The words came out with difficulty.
She knew she had no other choice.
If it really came to a fight, the odds were probably ninety to ten…
One second and she’d be sliced into nine pieces.
She had only reincarnated into this world two months ago, just escaping her miserable previous life.
She hadn’t even had a chance to embrace her new world yet.
She couldn’t die like this…
—
“Wise decision.”
On Lin Mo’s side, seeing that his goal had been achieved, he stopped threatening further.
“In that case, let’s lay out the specifics.”
“First, as a test subject, all your movements must be under my surveillance. Without my permission, you are not allowed to leave this city.”
“What?!”
Su Yu was stunned.
She instinctively opened her mouth to protest, but Lin Mo didn’t give her the chance.
Ignoring her shock, he continued:
“Second, as a test subject, I will grant you a certain degree of freedom. You can choose to live in the lab long-term or stay here, but you must respond to any experimental summons immediately.”
“Third…”
Lin Mo paused at this point, and Su Yu’s breath caught along with it.
“Delete the account ‘Guangxi Biaoge Mixianshan’ and remove all videos. This is non-negotiable.”
At these words, Su Yu’s face flushed red.
She slammed her hands on the table and stood up:
“That’s completely inhumane! I protest!”
“Protest denied. Either do it, or go to jail.”
The robot coldly delivered the ultimatum, like a bucket of ice water dumped over her head.
A tidal wave of frustration surged in her heart…
‘Calm down, Su Yu. You have to stay calm…’
‘Right now, I’m the fish on the chopping block. As long as the green hills remain, I won’t lack firewood.’
‘What goes around comes around. If I can survive this ordeal, I can always make a comeback.’
…
After silently consoling herself for a good while, she finally managed to suppress the anger in her chest and gave a bitter smile.
“What else can I say?”
“When you wander the world, you’re bound to get cut. I’ll take the fall, alright?”
These words were transmitted through the robot to Lin Mo in real time.
He unconsciously nodded slightly.
“A wise man adapts to circumstances.”
“Don’t worry. Even though it’s an experiment, I’ll do my best to ensure your safety.”
“In addition, I’ll pay you on time… I won’t make you work for nothing.”
Su Yu was stunned upon hearing this.
She even wondered if she’d misheard, muttering to herself.
‘Is that for real…’
“What, are you doubting me?”
Lin Mo deliberately showed a hint of displeasure at her skepticism.
The effect was immediate.
Su Yu’s body trembled slightly, and she quickly waved her hands with a forced smile: “No, no, of course not! I meant…”
“You’re wise, boss.”
“Boss?”
“That’s right. You’re paying me a salary, so doesn’t that make you my boss?”
Su Yu’s expression had calmed down considerably.
After adjusting her mentality, she straightened her back—though she still couldn’t reach the robot’s chest.
“Have it your way.”
Lin Mo didn’t have much of an opinion on the title.
If she wanted to call him that, so be it.
“Alright, that’s all for now. My time is valuable. We’ll discuss the remaining terms when we meet.”
“Now, pick up the box on the floor.”
Su Yu followed the direction of its finger and saw the small cardboard box she had just brought inside.
Without thinking much, she picked it up as instructed.
“Open it and take out what’s inside.”
She nodded.
Although she was puzzled, she didn’t raise any objections openly.
She obediently opened the box and grabbed the object inside.
“What’s this? A watch?”
Su Yu stared at the item in her hand, thinking it was just a watch.
But before she could ask further, the metallic-colored watch seemed to come alive.
It instantly slipped from her grip and locked tightly onto her wrist.
“Whoa!”
Su Yu was startled.
“What’s going on?”
“Don’t panic.”
Lin Mo calmly watched the scene unfold and explained: “It’s just a monitor. It tracks your physical condition and real-time location. Of course, you can also treat it as a smartwatch—you can check the time or use it to contact me.”
“What?!”
Su Yu panicked.
Didn’t this mean she had zero chance of escaping?
“How can this be… This is basically a shackle! I protest!”
But this insignificant protest not only held no deterrent effect in Lin Mo’s eyes, but it was even a little cute.
He unconsciously hesitated for two seconds, then snapped out of it, quickly extinguishing any softness rising in his heart.
After adjusting his mindset, he replied coldly:
“It’s just a minor safety measure. Nothing more.”
“How is that a minor measure?”
Su Yu wanted to cry but had no tears.
Still, she refused to give up: “Doesn’t that mean I have no privacy at all? Even a test subject deserves some basic human rights.”
Lin Mo let out a cold laugh, with no intention of letting her off.
“Rest assured on that point. This device only has tracking and monitoring functions. No hidden cameras have been installed.”
“Besides… aside from the experiment, I have no interest in you whatsoever.”
“…”
Su Yu was left speechless.
She knew there was no room for negotiation.
She deflated like a punctured balloon, ending up as limp as a tired kitten—hard to look away from.
Seeing this, Lin Mo knew he couldn’t stay any longer.
At this rate, he might really soften and let her off.
“I’m busy. That’s all for now. I’ll come find you tomorrow. Don’t wake up too late—I won’t wait long.”
With that, he manipulated the robot to turn and leave, leaving a bewildered Su Yu standing there in grievance.
Only after she was sure he was gone did she grimly fiddle with the monitor on her wrist and let out a long sigh.
“What in the world is all this…”
For a transmigrator, she was far too miserable and unlucky…