Interstellar Travel: Becoming a Dress-Up Game Designer

Chapter 218

The old man was very excited when he saw the video. After watching it carefully, he said, "That's not enough. This is just a superficial understanding of human history. We've already simulated it using human genetic evolution technology, haven't we? There are only some differences in the details, but the general direction is the same. These kinds of things that are easy to excavate aren't worth our time and resources to pursue. What's worth pursuing is civilization, not just the physical organisms that carry it. The creators of civilization are only a part of it, and the easiest part to discover. There are also spirit, thought, philosophy, faith, culture, and so on. These things are very easy to lose and even harder to discover. But these are the most precious things, the things most worthy of our pursuit."

After a moment of contemplation, the student said, "Teacher, the designer of Qingfengyi only has one style so far. She should belong to one of the countries or regions on the home planet. What we need to explore is the entire human civilization. This is still incomplete."

The old man said, "Such a magnificent civilization, I would have no regrets if it were revealed to me for exploration. Contact the higher-ups immediately, I need to lead a team to Qingfengyi. Also, give me a copy of all the videos of 'Inherited from a Thousand Years, Unending River.' You all go down and find the parts of civilization's evolution beyond biological evolution, and study them carefully. Don't forget to collect the videos from this event."

The old man relayed the task to his student assistant, who then left with no choice.

Soon, a large convoy will arrive in Aimor.

Here, the planet's lord successfully negotiated partial access to the holographic world's technology, enabling him to connect to the bridging branches of five first-magnitude stars. Aimor's game slots have also increased by two billion, with 300 million slots designated for tourists, 200 million for children from the youth center, and the remainder for players—only local residents are eligible.

Of course, the points mentioned above are another matter.

He can refuse to give to the wealthy and powerful, but he can't refuse officials from historical research, the Academy of Sciences, or the military. They represent all of humanity, and as members of interstellar humanity, it is the duty of every interstellar person to facilitate the cause of benefiting humanity.

These slots will be updated after this event ends, but the planet owner is releasing them now to generate buzz.

Countless people who had been following Qingfengyi's activities excitedly held meetings on the StarNet, and various videos expressing their anticipation flooded the screen. Its popularity at one point surpassed that of Barbie Fashion's viral marketing and promotion, and also overshadowed the buzz surrounding this particular Qingfengyi event.

Lin Qiaoqiao used the incident of disrupting the event's popularity to solicit some benefits from Xiao Anlan, such as building a dedicated building for Qingfengyi on a plot of land. Qingfengyi currently has five three-story villas and is planning to buy up the entire neighborhood. This can't continue like this; a dedicated building needs to be built.

Xiao Anlan couldn't make the decision. Every inch of land in Aimore was incredibly expensive these days, increasing a hundredfold in just one year. Qingfengyi needed at least 1,000 square meters of land to build a large building, and that would cost at least 20 million interstellar coins.

After he reported this to the planetary lord, the planetary lord got a little excited. "I said that the villas in the residential area wouldn't work, we need to build a special company for them. Go ask them if they want to design it themselves or if we can build it."

Xiao Anlan asked in surprise, "We're giving it all away for free?"

The planet's lord calmed down and pondered for more than ten minutes before giving a reply: "Tell them we'll give it to them for free, but the planet Aimore must be renamed the Beginning Land of Clear Breeze."

He wanted to be tightly bound to Qingfengyi, but not completely. In case Qingfengyi had any problems in the future, Aimore would need to be able to break free, so the initial __cpLocation needed to be added later.

Xiao Anlan compiled the planet lord's ideas into a formal contract, which the planet lord reviewed twice before sending it to Lin Qiaoqiao. After reading it, Lin Qiaoqiao gave the document to Lin Shuying, who herself felt the terms weren't quite right. Qingfengyi could easily give the title of "Original Land" to a first-class star, as the resources offered by a first-class star would certainly be much greater than those offered by Aimore.

However, the overall direction and development of Qingfengyi still depend on Lin Shuying's opinion. She shared her thoughts with Lin Shuying for reference. She really hoped that Qingfengyi would be linked with a first-class star. With the full support of a first-class star, Qingfengyi would instantly become a super family comparable to the entire interstellar world. At that time, she might be able to start accumulating power and completely make Qingfengyi a member of the power council.

This was an idea that came to her after working at Qingfengyi for several years, and thinking about it scared her a little!

Lin Shuying was waiting for her to continue, but she didn't expect her to suddenly stop, so she asked in confusion, "What's wrong?"

After a moment of contemplation, Lin Qiaoqiao jokingly asked, "Boss, what would you think if I used Qingfengyi to manipulate power?"

Lin Shuying laughed heartily and said, "As long as it doesn't violate morality and ethics, is done through normal channels, and doesn't harm Qingfengyi's interests, I'll be very happy that Qingfengyi has such value to support you in moving up, hahaha."

Lin Qiaoqiao was stunned when she heard this, and her eyes reddened.

"Thank you, boss. How about binding Qingfengyi with a first-class star?"

Lin Shuying: "Not so good. I think it's good to be paired with Aimer."

Lin Qiaoqiao: "But a first-class star can provide more, which is more beneficial to the development of Qingfengyi."

Lin Shuying pulled the person to sit next to her and handed her a glass of peach juice, the latest product developed by the Baiweida Group.

"Qiaoqiao, have you thought about the difference between the 100 billion given by First-Class Star and the 50 billion given by Aimore? 100 billion is not a crippling blow to First-Class Star, but it can give them a firm grip on Qingfengyi's discourse. Because what they give is too much for Qingfengyi as a whole, so much that it makes them lose their own importance. But the 50 billion given by Aimore is a crippling blow to Aimore, and Qingfengyi can get the biggest benefit—a fair cooperative relationship."

Lin Qiaoqiao frowned and said, "Some of the first-class stars are willing to cooperate on an equal footing and sign a cooperation contract."

In interstellar space, contractual rights are protected.

Lin Shuying shook her head and said, "Some things aren't fair just because the contract says so. I know that interstellar rights protection is very strict, but I still prefer equal cooperation in terms of power, status, money, and resources. Only with comprehensive equality can one avoid being abandoned. For a first-class star, Qingfengyi is just a hundred billion. If it's there, everyone's happy and makes a fortune; if it's not, it's just a matter of feeling heartbroken for a few days. But for Aimore, losing Qingfengyi is fatal, just like the first-class star is to Qingfengyi."

Lin Qiaoqiao was startled by what Lin Shuying said, but at the same time, she suddenly realized what was going on.

For Qingfengyi, a first-magnitude star is dispensable, but for Aimore, it is a matter of life and death.

Inequality in relationships!

This inequality is fatal to the weaker party, so Lin Shuying's idea is correct. She will never allow Qingfengyi to be in a vulnerable position where she is likely to be threatened.

Lin Qiaoqiao said apologetically, "I understand, I'll go and take care of it now."

Lin Shuying: "I hope that Aimore can be renamed the First Star of the Chinese Interstellar Sphere. There may be a Second Star and a Third Star later, but the title of First Star is something that the planet lord cannot refuse. In addition, all future planets in the Chinese Interstellar Sphere will be guided by mentors sent from the First Star of the Chinese Interstellar Sphere. Whether in name or in substance, this will ensure that it is the purest source. Aimore will maintain a master-disciple relationship with other planets in the Chinese Interstellar Sphere. This is my sincerity to the planet lord of Cha, as a thank you gift for his willingness to become the First Star of the Chinese Interstellar Sphere."

Qingfengyi is not yet strong and stable enough, so she doesn't plan to start the plan to globalize Chinese culture on the planet right now. She only dares to secretly carry out the Dragon Journey Plan. Now that the Dragon Journey Plan has just begun, the planet lord has already presented her with a great gift, which makes her very happy.

Lin Qiaoqiao smiled and said, "I think the planet master will really like the boss's generous gift."

Lin Shuying smiled. Mutual benefit is the best way to achieve the greatest benefit. This is the essence of Chinese culture, and the fundamental reason why capitalism has difficulty developing into the extreme form of Western capitalism.

The planet lord was overjoyed to receive Qingfengyi's reply. Unable to contain his excitement, he and his lover spontaneously danced a Barbie-style ballroom dance. The planet lord's wife also joined in the dance, while Xiao Anlan stood awkwardly behind, waiting for a reply.

My inner monologue is screaming: Being a working person is so tough! I really want to quit my job and go to Qingfengyi!

Qingfengyi's employees frequently organize team-building activities, working from nine to five.

What about him?

Working 24 hours a day, the salary is not even as high as that of Qingfengyi employees. There are no holidays, no time off in lieu of leave, only the benefit of taking time off in your spare time.

But you need to have free time!

Soon, news that Aimer had been renamed the First Star of the Chinese Interstellar Sphere appeared on all the news pages of the StarNet. This kind of political news was meant to be featured across the entire network. Countless interstellar users found Qingfengyi through the news, captivated by its visuals, gameplay, and environment. Its popularity instantly rivaled, and even surpassed, Barbie fashion by a significant margin.

Tony, the boss behind Barbie Fashion, was so angry that he smashed many high-end artworks authorized by Qingfengyi, scattering jade fragments all over the ground. Tony quickly contacted the major investor behind the company, requesting increased investment, as he planned to give Barbie Fashion further publicity.

The investors behind this weren't fools either, and they asked, "What can you offer me?"

Tony flipped through the news reports from Qingfengyi and Planet Aimore in his hand and laughed, "How about Barbie becoming the number one fashion star?"

The investors behind him were amused by his words, "You think a first-magnitude star needs something like this?"

A first-magnitude star!

These summoners have no idea what a first-class planet is. A first-class planet is one where every resident has assets of at least hundreds of millions or possesses advanced production and scientific technologies. It is a place where talent, wealth, and power converge, and every resident slot here is something that people from lower-class planets can only dream of.

Leaving aside Barbie fashion, even the "gentle breeze" style is something optional. It's nice to have, but not essential.

Tony said confidently, "You may not need Barbie fashion, but what about the culture behind Barbie fashion?"

"Oh? Tell me about the culture behind you, let me see if it has any refreshing and wonderful aspects."

Barbie Fashion currently only showcases its clothing advantages: simplified modern garments, occasionally featuring elaborate Western-style tutu skirts. These types of clothing do have their merits: convenience, material savings, and greater comfort for everyday activities. In contrast, traditional Chinese clothing is more intricate, uses more fabric, and is more complex to produce, requiring specific accessories to truly shine.