Interstellar Travel: Becoming a Dress-Up Game Designer

Chapter 174

Deng Yijun explained his business acumen clearly, leaving the others stunned.

The Grand Marshal said, "Luckily I didn't cooperate with you, otherwise many people would have been lost."

Losing money is a small matter; the big thing is having to thank the person after losing it all...

Deng Yijun's constant listing of mana-replenishing potions caused a huge uproar. However, Lin Shuying was too busy to deal with that. She had just finished creating the child's instance, and her fellow transmigrators from her hometown, whom she had arranged to meet for a group gathering, had arrived. Lin Qiaoqiao arranged for them to stay in Qingfengyi's reception area, a new villa she had bought in the past year.

As Lin Qiaoqiao went out more for business, she would receive visits from clients and occasionally host banquets. This served to promote Qingfengyi while also fostering relationships with clients and strengthening cooperation. Having a dedicated reception area would be beneficial.

After arriving here, the group heard that seven or eight villas nearby belonged to Lin Shuying, and they were a little envious.

They were working-class people who, after taking over the original owner's identity, continued to do the original owner's work. They were all hard-working people from the 2007 generation, suddenly discovering that working in interstellar space strictly adhered to labor laws, offered various benefits, required no physical exertion, and involved robots to supervise and fill in gaps?

With such a wonderful thing in the world, who would be willing to give it up?

Starting a business is tough, you know? Before, I always sat in an office, and I didn't have many skills besides copying and pasting documents. Here, you don't even need to copy and paste...

So everyone went to work peacefully.

Therefore, the success of Lin Shuying, Wu Cheng and other big names is truly shocking and inspiring.

Lin Shuying was busy coordinating with the game platform and didn't have time to meet her fellow villagers right away. She only found out they were already there when she finished work that evening. Thinking she'd visit them the next day, she said her fellow villagers were very enthusiastic and came as soon as they knew she was done. Lin Shuying asked Xia Chunqi to get some grape juice—interstellar artificial grape juice—as there were no other drinks available.

Seven or eight people, both men and women, came over.

We were all strangers, complete with each other. We introduced ourselves first, then talked about where we were from in our past lives. After getting to know each other, we began to open our hearts to one another.

That's how people are. A group of people who are originally socially awkward, not very sociable, and don't like to talk to strangers can talk freely because they share the same hometown and country.

It felt a bit like meeting an old friend in a foreign land.

After a few glasses of wine, I sing about life under the moon.

They didn't rest until midnight.

The next day, Lin Shuying got up early. There were still some loose ends to clean up in the game. After finishing them, she gathered a few fellow villagers and invited some top players who could log in on the local planet to have a get-together in the game instance.

We first visited Lin Shuying's house. Seeing the familiar style and layout, everyone felt a deep sense of nostalgia.

Though I live in a humble abode far from my hometown, and though everything seems perfect, I find no solace in it.

When I wander far from home, I find myself sighing at the fragrance of my old home.

The red peonies in the courtyard of the Zhongding Palace are not as beautiful as the simple orchids in the mountains.

Where can I find what I seek? A corner of melancholy is beyond compare.

The tech mogul sighed deeply, "They say you only feel homesick when you're away from your hometown. I can tell you've really missed it by the way you've decorated your courtyard!"

Lin Shuying laughed and said, "Today is a gathering of fellow villagers, so let's not do these things. Come on, I'll take everyone to visit the plum garden, and after that, we'll go to the bamboo grove courtyard for drinks."

Meanwhile, Lin Qiaoqiao had already prepared a lot of drinks and placed them in Lin Shuying's bamboo grove courtyard. Since the two were linked by a red thread, it would be convenient for Lin Qiaoqiao to operate Lin Shuying's account. Occasionally, when there was such a need, especially when coordinating with some Chinese-style architectural designs, Lin Qiaoqiao particularly liked to use Lin Shuying's private residence design.

It's summer now, the plum blossoms aren't in bloom, but the trees are full of lush green plums. Some of the fruitless plum trees are just leaves, swaying in the wind, creating a unique and charming scene.

After exploring the world, the group got to know each other quite well and even added each other as friends on StarNet. They could easily meet up in the holographic world when they had free time, although the scenery there wasn't as pleasant as Qingfengyi.

Many gathering places now imitate Qingfengyi's designs or use Qingfengyi's copyrighted designs, which is much better than before.

Many StarCraft players who can't play the Qingfengyi game like to stay in those places; it's very comfortable.

The taste of nature.

The most prominent feature of Chinese-style architecture, landscape design, and scenery is its perfect integration with nature, embodying the philosophy of harmony between humanity and nature. Therefore, within Chinese-style architectural complexes, one can feel the flow of mountains and water, experiencing vitality and ever-changing scenery – a quality truly unmatched by other styles.

High mountains and flowing water, harmony between man and nature, floating wine cups under the moon, pavilions and towers in a small bamboo courtyard.

A closer look at the heritage and spiritual civilization of China reveals that everything from art and architecture to clothing and other aspects of its spiritual culture is inextricably linked to the harmony between mountains and rivers. Many poems and songs are travelogues about landscapes, and even simple sentences often employ personification of mountains and rivers to evoke emotion, demonstrating the deep love the Chinese people have for nature.

This is certainly related to the fact that China is a vast country with abundant resources and fertile land.

The saying "What kind of land nurtures what kind of people, and what kind of people produce what kind of civilization" is absolutely true. In terms of landscape, Chinese civilization is extremely rich, so rich that even a simple sentence evokes the grandeur of a vast and magnificent land.

Truly one of a kind!

Lin Shuying used to feel fortunate to have been born on this magical land of China. Even though it can be a bit silly at times and often endures hardships, the Shenlong people are fearless in the face of adversity. With such vast and beautiful mountains and rivers, isn't that enough to withstand the elements?

The most diverse climate, the best mountains, the best rivers, the best people...

After chatting for a while and finishing our stroll through the plum garden, we turned a corner and came to the small bamboo courtyard.

In the center of the bamboo garden, a floating wine cup platform made of artificial rockery has been placed, surrounded by mats for people to sit cross-legged.

Lin Shuying politely greeted everyone, "I'm hosting today, so please sit to the north. Everyone, please make yourselves at home. Let's follow the romantic tradition of our ancestors and have a flowing poetry banquet!"

Pastries, cold dishes, fine wine, good tea, dried meat, and other snacks floated in the water. After everyone sat down, they could take whatever they wanted to eat.

Many young people have never experienced this kind of atmosphere. They've only seen online celebrities doing it, and it seems so ceremonial. But the things these online celebrities do are ultimately useless. If you experience it for yourself, it can be summed up in four words: flashy but impractical.

I had a unique experience playing the game today.

The tech mogul said, "Judging from everyone's appearance, I guess I'm the oldest. So, I'll take the liberty of being an elder for once. I usually enjoy writing, so I'll make a fool of myself and say a few sarcastic remarks. Do you like listening?"

Everyone chimed in, saying, "I love listening to this. Even if the old gentleman is imitating the principal, I'll still listen attentively. Coming here, I truly understand how kind and lovable my principal was back then."

As someone from that era, although we spent most of our time online, it wasn't like we wouldn't see anyone all day, let alone have the chance to exchange a single word. It was terrifying.

It gives me the illusion that I'm the only one left in the world after the apocalypse.

Interstellar people are incredibly good at holding back their emotions.

A young girl said, "I don't like combat games at all, but in order to find someone to talk to and prevent my language skills from deteriorating, I even played space combat games. I thought that space combat would at least involve participating in some kind of team battle and commanding, and at that time I could at least say a few words. Who knew that everyone in the game used sign language to communicate, only the commander could say a few words, and he didn't allow the people below to reply, saying that it would disturb his speech."

It's difficult to evaluate.

Everyone laughed after hearing her story. "It's alright, we'll make an appointment when we go to the holographic world. Sir, please begin your performance."

The old gentleman said apologetically, "I'll just recite a couple of lines of poetry. They have a slightly modern feel to them, so please don't mind."

"I don't mind at all. We are all modern people, keeping up with the times. We should have a modern style, otherwise it wouldn't be appropriate."

After a moment of contemplation, the tech tycoon picked up a glass of strong liquor, took a sip, and slowly began to speak: "Green forests and bamboos paint a picturesque scene, flowing water carries fine wine. Whom do I raise my cup to sing for? It is only to think of my hometown."

"it is good!"

Everyone clapped.

"Okay, I used to think reading poetry was useless, but today I realize that poetry really expresses one's feelings and conveys emotions through song and recitation."

The tech mogul smiled smugly, "This is called 'The Song of Meeting an Old Friend While Drinking Wine.' Who can continue the story?"

Everyone laughed awkwardly. They had memorized quite a few poems, but when it came down to it, they couldn't come up with anything.

Chef Mai said, "Let me say a few words, really in plain language, so you can't laugh at me."

"Haha, good poetry is simply expressing genuine feelings! It doesn't matter whether it's plain language or elaborate verses."

Like a tech tycoon, Chef Mai downed a glass of wine in one gulp, then said: "The phoenix emerges from the parasol tree, appreciating the fragrance of the mortal world. Thinking its skills are high, it can soar anywhere. But it sees nothing beyond the sky, only the yellowing parasol tree. Only after leaving the golden nest does it realize the tears that flow..."

She choked up as she spoke, "My parents probably don't even know I'm gone. I wonder if that person will treat them badly, and what about my child, my husband... sob sob sob."

Everyone says time travel is great, but whose protagonist isn't free of all worries?

No, they have elderly parents and young children at home. No matter how good the interstellar travel is or how high the benefits are, can it compare to their family?

No comparison!

Family, family. A home is only a home when there are people in it; if there's no one, nowhere is home, and nothing is worth remembering.

Lin Shuying handed her a handkerchief, "Since you're here, just make the best of it..."

This statement is a compromise with reality; the interstellar people couldn't send them back anyway.

If we absolutely have to go back, we can only hope that scientists can advance technology and find a way to travel back in time as soon as possible.

Chef Mai said apologetically, "I'm sorry, I ruined the atmosphere."

"No, no, you're absolutely right."

Lin Shuying raised her glass and said, "Come on, cheers! Eat up, eat up! These are all my own specialties; I specially adjusted the flavors."

Everyone picked up their chopsticks and started eating.

Lin Shuying kept adding wine, tea, and dishes. After finishing one round, she said, "Since you two have given such wise words, I'll also add a few bricks and stones to mark the occasion."

"Good, good, good. Designer Lin can make so many great things, he must be able to sing a good song."

Lin Shuying said shyly, "I only know how to speak plainly, here I come."

I took a sip of fine wine, put down the glass, and looked out at the vast expanse of bamboo forest.

"The dragon roams the boundless sky, undisturbed by sorrow or panic. Its tail sweeps majestically across the land, its roar echoing through the heavens. It sighs at the ever-changing world, wondering where yesterday's mountains and rivers have gone. Do not lament the changing landscape with the dragon's roar, for wherever it goes, it treads upon the land of China!"

Everyone was stunned into silence by Lin Shuying's words; how could she have such boldness!