[Before the formal trade, four different expressions will appear on the screen. Exclude the expression ’most want to trade’ and the expression ’least want to trade,’ then choose one from the remaining two expressions.]
[This stage will involve lie detection; one must not make insincere choices.]
[The system will automatically exclude the expression ’least want to trade,’ and match a trading object from the remaining three expressions for you.]
[Both parties will conduct multiple trades; the specific trading process is as follows:]
[1. In each trade, both parties must provide at least ’2000 gold sand’ and ’2000 minutes of visa time’ as trading items.]
[On this basis, the trade ratio will be dynamically adjusted according to the specific number gap between the ’Gold Sand Provider’ and the ’Visa Time Provider’ within the trading area.]
[2. Both parties can choose ’trade’ or ’rob.’]
[If both parties choose ’trade,’ the trade is completed, and the trading items are exchanged.]
[If one party chooses ’rob’ while the other chooses ’trade,’ all the trading items will go to the party that chose ’rob.’]
[According to this result, the illegal gold sand after the trade will be converted into legal Gold Coins at a 1:1 ratio.]
[If both parties choose ’rob,’ both sides will suffer a 30% loss and retrieve their trading items, with ’illegal gold sand unable to be converted into legal Gold Coins.’]
[3. Both parties will default to conducting 3 trades, and after completing the 3 trades, they may unanimously agree to conduct an additional 2 trades.]
Huang Shengjie carefully read the game rules and subconsciously frowned.
"If it’s a normal trade, there is actually no extra gain for both parties, just the exchange of gold sand and visa time; but if one party betrays while the other cooperates, the betraying party earns double the benefits, and the cooperating party loses everything; if both betray, it’s a 30% loss for both.
"Isn’t this a standard prisoner’s dilemma...
"When we discussed the ’Prison Factory,’ we already mentioned that under such rules, the trade between two rational individuals will only lead to a ’lose-lose’ outcome, known as a Nash equilibrium or something.
"Or does this rule have a deeper meaning? Is there actually a way to break through the prisoner’s dilemma?
"Could it be related to the masks chosen at the beginning?"
Huang Shengjie was temporarily without a clue, but since he had already brought the gold sand here, he could only give it a try.
In this partition, the trading parties cannot see each other and can only complete the trade through the information on the screen.
Of course, there’s no way to confirm the opponent’s identity either.
At this point, four different expressions appeared on the screen in front of Huang Shengjie, which can be understood as the ’masks’ he wears during the trade.
The four expressions are all displayed using a standard male face, with only the details of expressions differing, and each expression’s name labeled below.
The first expression is ’Friendly Smile,’ with a radiant smile giving a very kind, cooperative feeling.
The second expression is ’Serious and Stern,’ with no smile and furrowed brows, an expression containing scrutiny.
The third expression is ’Calm and Indifferent,’ with no emotional fluctuation, seemingly indifferent to everything.
The fourth expression is ’Confident,’ distinctively raising an eyebrow and curling the corner of the mouth upwards, as if everything is under control.
Huang Shengjie needs to choose an expression that is ’most want to trade,’ and another expression that is ’least want to trade’ from these four faces.
Afterwards, when the system matches them, Huang Shengjie will no longer be matched with any players who have chosen the expression ’least want to trade.’
And Huang Shengjie must pick one of the remaining two expressions as his own.
If that expression happens to be an expression ’least want to trade’ for another player, then Huang Shengjie will never be matched with them.
"Do these expressions have any substantial significance?
"What does it mean not to make insincere choices?"
Huang Shengjie could not figure out what is going on, but since it is a mandatory game procedure, he must comply.
"The first expression ’Friendly Smile’ looks quite nice, giving a very favorable first impression and seeming like the best cooperative partner.
"However... after seeing it more, it appears a bit fake.
"In reality, many scammers can also disguise themselves with this smile, and the more I see it, the less right it feels.
"The second expression ’Serious and Stern’ is too tense, giving a poor first impression. But... after observing it for a while, it feels reliable, with transparency and straightforward alignment.
"The third expression ’Calm and Indifferent,’ having no expression is okay too.
"The fourth expression ’Confident’ gives a very bad first impression, too ostentatious and domineering. Though it might truly mean nothing, I genuinely don’t want to trade with such individuals from the bottom of my heart.
"Feels like they would renege capriciously and recklessly."
Huang Shengjie was slightly conflicted because these four expressions could have two completely different interpretations.
For example, the first expression ’Friendly Smile’: it might truly be friendly and open, or particularly cunning and adept at hiding intentions.
These are two entirely different kinds of people.
Whether the interpretation is positive or negative depends entirely on one’s subjective factors.
Huang Shengjie did not linger too long; he quickly made a decision due to the lie detection test present.
"The expression least wanted for trading is the fourth one, even though it could represent true confidence without hostility, it just annoys me to look at, and can’t work around the lie detection mechanism at all.
"Shouldn’t the most desired trade expression be the first one? No, it turns out to be the second one.
"Hmm, that’s reasonable, given the first smile might signal absolute goodwill and cooperation or potentially deceit; there remains some unease deep down.
"In contrast, the second expression, after observing it for a longer time, feels reliable, because it starts with vigilance, becoming a good trading object."
[Selection completed.]
[Most desired trade Expression: Serious and Stern]
[Least desired trade Expression: Confident]
[Please choose one of the remaining expressions ’Friendly Smile’ and ’Calm and Indifferent’ as your own.]
[Once chosen, you have only one chance to change during this game session, costing 5000 Gold Coins.]
"Choose Friendly Smile?
"However... interpretations of this expression could be polarized, where one’s counterpart might perceive friendliness or unreliability.
"If some players pick this expression as ’least wanted trade expression,’ then I won’t match with them.
"Better choose ’Calm and Indifferent’; this expression shouldn’t be a definite pro, but neither a definite con."
[You have chosen ’Calm and Indifferent’ as your expression, matching a trading partner.]
[Matching complete, wishing you a successful trade!]