"Hurry up, bring your girlfriends and let’s have dinner together, boost that affection level."
Luo Peng sat on his chair like a boss, holding a mobile phone and muttering loudly.
If someone from another dorm heard him, they would definitely think he’d gone crazy.
After all, aside from Jiang Chen, the remaining Three Musketeers, including himself, were all single guys without girlfriends.
Luo P’eng certainly wasn’t delirious from loneliness; he was referring to a mobile game he was currently playing.
The key project invested in by Tianci Capital, a virtual love game, had essentially been developed, but it hadn’t officially launched yet and was currently in the internal testing phase.
Originally just a whim of several passionate youths, with Tianci Capital’s involvement, the game had gone beyond a small-time endeavor.
With investment secured, the original development team worked with renewed enthusiasm, refining various aspects. They delayed the completion, originally planned for after New Year’s Day, by nearly half a month,
Luo Peng and a few senior executives from the investment company, of course, obtained the precious "internal test qualification."
Because it was a test, the experiences were simplified.
Unlike the original "raising" concept, after multiple discussions, to carve a unique path, players couldn’t "customize" lovers; instead, they had to encounter their own love in the game, who could be a bubble tea shop employee, a café owner, or an office worker...
In short, it covered a wide variety.
Though customization was off the table, you still had endless choices. Naturally, as a romance game, the focus was on the love experience.
You had to pursue the other person, and then they would like you back. Unlike in real life where you can’t see a progress bar and don’t know when success will come, in the game, the affection level is marked. You could increase affection by inviting them to dinner, giving gifts, or visiting amusement parks, among other methods.
Luo Peng and the others skipped the "acquaintance" stage. Based on their preferences, as soon as they entered the game, they each got a partner.
Luo Peng’s was the boss of a fashion company: high heels, black stockings, gold-rimmed glasses, a full bust, and a commanding presence—a true queen.
Bai Zheli’s was a middle school teacher, gentle and frail, elegant and intellectual.
"Pengzi, didn’t you say you liked girls like Luo from your junior year? Not being very sincere, huh?"
The guys all led their "partners" to the city’s restaurant.
There were a total of ten cities in the game. Players could choose their place of birth and, of course, could relocate.
"Haha, it’s just a game, so of course I want to try something more thrilling. Don’t talk about me, Li Shao, take a look at your partner, way more exciting than mine."
More outrageous than Luo Peng’s queen, Li Shao’s game partner was a devilishly curvaceous fitness instructor with a delicate and lovely face, a classic "power Barbie."
"Shao-son, looks can be deceiving. Turns out your taste is pretty strong."
After teasing each other for a bit, Luo Peng noticed someone was missing.
"Jiang Chen, why haven’t you shown up yet? Hurry! I don’t know who designed this affection level—so hard to raise. I tried visiting her home yesterday, and she actually said things were moving too fast and rejected me."
After a while, Jiang Chen’s game character arrived with a female character. Every player’s character was created using a face scan, looking like they had entered the game world. This feature greatly enhanced the game’s realism. Of course, if you were not confident about your looks, you could make minor adjustments within an allowed range, but the game likeness was largely similar to the real person.
But when they saw the female who entered the restaurant with Jiang Chen, Luo Peng and the others were stunned.
It was clear to tell that Jiang Chen’s game partner was none other than that popular actress, the national goddess!
Their partners were also amazed.
In the game, Pei Yunxi’s character was also apparently a big star.
"Jiang Chen, you’re using public resources for personal gain," Li Shao said bluntly.
"Chen-bro, won’t you be infringing on her portrait and reputation rights doing this..." Bai Zheli expressed his concern.
"Infringing my foot. Right now, it’s just us few playing the game—who would know? Plus, Pei Yunxi is about to endorse our game."
Luo Peng was regretful.
Looking at his busty and leggy wealthy queen, he suddenly felt less enamored.
How had he not thought of it?
Even if it was just in the game, having a fling with Pei Yunxi would have been satisfying enough to die without regrets.
Jiang Chen was neither arrogant nor impatient, "I plan to set Pei Yunxi as a character in the game. What do you think?"
Luo Peng asked, puzzled.
"Just . In the game, recreate her real-life status and let her appear as a big star, just like your partners..."
Bai Zheli, picking up on the hint, adjusted his glasses.
"Chen-bro, are you suggesting setting Pei Yunxi as a character that players can pursue in the game?"
Luo Peng exclaimed in approval.
This way, who wouldn’t want to try out the game, who wouldn’t want the chance to romance Pei Yunxi?
Even if it was virtual.
"But if we do this, won’t everyone go after Pei Yunxi? The balance of the game might be thrown off. Plus, if someone like you actually succeeds, that could be a fatal blow to the game."