Chapter 16: Kindness Invites Exploitation, Like a Docile Horse Being Ridden

Several of them exchanged puzzled glances, their faces full of question marks.

“Is it really that simple? How is that possible?”

“No way, man. If you don’t want to tell us, don’t treat us like toddlers. Something so complex can’t just be made from a round stone.”

“Exactly. It’s no fun if you’re just messing with us.”

Clearly, they doubted Chen Fan’s words—they found it utterly unscientific.

Seeing this, Yang Keli’s expression darkened immediately.

“We’re kindly telling you, yet you still question us? If you don’t want to believe it, then get lost. Don’t bother us here.”

With that, Yang Keli tried to pull Chen Fan away. Only then did the others notice the stunningly beautiful girl beside him.

Though this world resembled MC, they were not blocky game avatars.

Their appearances were almost identical to those on Earth. The good-looking remained attractive, the unattractive stayed so—it was easy to tell who was more handsome or beautiful.

Yang Keli’s looks were especially striking—sweet and charming, with large round eyes and delicate features. Wearing a Lolita dress, she was truly eye-catching.

The three men stared, captivated and wide-eyed.

Breaking the silence, one woman quickly said, “Miss, we didn’t mean it like that. We just think it’s absurd to use round stones to make a furnace. We just can’t believe it right away.”

Only then did the bald man realize the situation, awkwardly clearing his throat.

“Yes, miss, it’s not that we don’t believe you. We just find it hard to accept and want to know how it’s done.”

Chen Fan thought to himself: a bunch of old perverts.

Yang Keli wasn’t about to entertain them—her expression remained sulky.

“We don’t have time to teach you. Go away.”

The group looked at Yang Keli suspiciously—why was this young girl so angry?

The bald man smiled kindly at Chen Fan.

“Friend, we mean no harm. We just want to get to know you.”

“Yeah, we’ve been here a few days and are still in a daze. Surviving is a challenge. We just want to make friends—more friends, more options.”

Seeing their friendly expressions, Chen Fan smiled faintly.

He knew exactly what they were thinking.

One young man extended his hand toward Chen Fan.

“Let’s get acquainted. I’m Li Chengdong. And you?”

With Li Chengdong’s cheerful smile, Chen Fan naturally understood and shook his hand.

“Chen Fan.”

The simple name drew surprised looks from everyone present.

Chen Fan? That name seemed familiar.

No way!?

Wasn’t he the man who killed a hundred zombies last night?

“You’re Chen Fan?” Li Chengdong’s face showed disbelief. “The ‘Ear East’ Chen, the ‘Ordinary’ Fan?”

“Yes. Got a problem with that?” Chen Fan rolled his eyes.

Li Chengdong’s expression instantly changed, shaking his head.

“No, no. No problem at all.”

Damn, he had just wanted to show him who was boss—now it turned out he was dealing with a big shot!

And they had gathered around them, like lighting lanterns in a restroom—looking for trouble!

In this strange new world, Chen Fan was the most famous person.

The zombies that had troubled the entire world were slain by him—over a hundred.

And just now, the way he looked at his female companion sent chills down three men’s spines.

Especially Li Chengdong, whose hands trembled.

“Big shot, we were wrong before. We offended you and your lady. Here, we apologize.”

With that, he bowed deeply at a forty-five-degree angle.

This sudden change surprised Chen Fan—he hadn’t expected this guy to be so smart.

“Apology accepted. Now make way if there’s nothing else.”

Chen Fan waved his hand, signaling he didn’t want to argue. He wasn’t the kind to kill on a whim.

Just as he was about to leave with Yang Keli, Li Chengdong blocked their path.

Chen Fan’s eyes darkened instantly, raising his hand as if to strike.

Li Chengdong quickly said, “Big shot, please have mercy and tell us.”

“The workbench you mentioned—how do you make the furnace? Our control panel doesn’t have that option.”

Chen Fan looked at the baby in the woman’s arms and patiently explained again, simply.

Whether they would understand or not was another matter.

MC had countless recipes. Teaching them all would take forever. Chen Fan didn’t have that kind of time or knowledge. The rest would be up to them.

But they still looked confused. The bald man grew annoyed.

“Forget it, this guy is just talking nonsense. Wood planks to make a workbench? That’s insulting my intelligence.”

“Yeah, Chengdong, you don’t really believe you can make these things with wood planks and round stones, do you? Newton would have jumped out of his coffin.”

The bald man and the bespectacled man’s tone grew sharper. They already disliked Chen Fan—why did he get to have such a beautiful girl by his side?

To them, killing a hundred zombies was nothing special, not worth groveling before.

After all, Earth had laws and order—they didn’t believe Chen Fan was truly violent.

Besides, Chen Fan seemed reasonable, and they outnumbered him. What was there to fear?

But Li Chengdong saw the flicker of killing intent in Chen Fan’s eyes and seemed to realize something.

He hurriedly pulled the woman aside.

In his heart, he wondered why he had teamed up with these two idiots. Couldn’t they see the big shot was angry?

The big shot kindly taught us, and they speak like that. They don’t even know what death means.

In Li Chengdong’s mind, Chen Fan seemed to understand this world.

This place was no longer Earth, not just some game experience—but their home for life.

Anyone who understood this world was no ordinary person.

“Shut up. If the big shot didn’t want to tell us, why would he? Don’t you think you’re being rude?” Li Chengdong warned, trying to stop them from being disrespectful.

Hearing this, the bald man grew even more annoyed.

“The big shot’s on our side now? Why didn’t I know you were a sycophant before? I despise you.”

“Yeah, and he might not even be that Chen Fan.”

“Me rude? We asked nicely, but he treated me like a toddler. Who’s really rude here?”

Li Chengdong snapped at the bald man, “Wu Hai, shut up!”

He didn’t want to be dragged down by these two fools.

Whether they could be friends or not, Li Chengdong didn’t want to offend Chen Fan.

But the two men were brainless, still refusing to back down.

“It’s just how to make the furnace. If he knew, why wouldn’t he share it?”

“Right? Billions around the world are starving. Why should he keep it all to himself?” Wu Hai argued stubbornly.