You said you were going to make games, how did you become the richest man without doing anything?

Chapter 420: Liu Mengyuan's Birthday, the Eve of the War (2 in 1 Order)

But Lu Yu had no worries, because he understood that

According to the current level of human technology, it is impossible to achieve the virtual dream experience in science fiction movies.

Therefore, this so-called virtual dream cabin is destined to be just a gimmick!

……

A few days later, Mao Wuyong brought the prototype of the "Dream World" motion-sensing gaming cabin to the company.

When the employees saw this amusement equipment, they were all amazed.

The Dream World pod, nestled in a corner of the conference room, appears unassuming at first glance. It's a long, streamlined pod with a soft, milky white sheen, creating a stylish, minimalist design.

The cabin is about the length of a standard double bed but less than a meter wide, resembling a flattened cylinder when viewed from above. Its exterior is pristine, seemingly made of some advanced polymer material, giving it a futuristic, cyberpunk, and industrial feel.

Inside the cabin, a multitude of microscopic light dots and high-resolution display screens can be programmed to project any desired virtual environment. The cabin's roof bulges slightly, with a lotus-blue energy sphere embedded in its center. Dazzling blue light flickers and floats around it, creating a highly technological experience.

A semicircular opening at the front of the cabin reveals a reclining chair covered in sponge padding. The chair appears quite comfortable, with a pillow and an adjustable leg rest. At the head of the chair sits an ultra-thin, circular helmet structure for connecting to a virtual reality system.

Although the size of the entire cabin is not too large, it reflects the sophisticated design concept everywhere. It is simple and stylish, but also gives it a sense of mysterious power of future technology.

"Is this the somatosensory gaming cabin that allows people to immerse themselves in dreams?" an employee asked doubtfully, pointing at the cabin, as if he couldn't believe that such a small instrument could bring such an extraordinary experience.

"Don't underestimate its size, but it integrates the cutting-edge virtual reality and brain-computer interface technologies that our company has developed over the past few years."

Mao Wuyong patted the cabin proudly. "Just lie down inside and the system will accurately capture your brain waves, mapping reality to your sensory perception. You can experience any imaginary dream scene as if you were there firsthand!"

"It's just like a device from a science fiction movie!" Liu Mengyuan couldn't help but admire it sincerely.

……

So, Lu Yu planned to find some employees to experience it.

But seeing the employees' hesitation, Lu Yu sighed.

That’s right, he still has to demonstrate it himself.

He lay down, and a bizarre scene appeared in front of him, and he soon had a dream.

For some unknown reason, Lu Yu had a series of dreams about Greek mythology.

From the warriors of the fairy tribe in the north of Mount Olympus who constantly challenged themselves to climb the Temple of Gaia, to the story between Aphrodite and the Mushroom Warrior...

Some of these dreams were so real that they were like reenactments of scenes.

So, when Lu Yu got up again, he could hardly tell whether he was a human or a mushroom.

"Mr. Lu, how do you feel?"

Mao Wuyong and technical director Chu Xiong asked nervously.

"Hmm...it's okay. The dream feels quite realistic, but I feel like it's a repetition of a dream I had before."

Mao Wuyong nodded and said:

"That's true. After all, this is a prototype machine designed to help company employees relax, so it will help them have beautiful dreams.
When the game cabin is officially released, the content of the dream will be replaced with the content of the game engine..."

"I see……"

Lu Yu held his chin in his hand and thought deeply.

Mao Wuyong, this old fellow,
Don't tell me, don't tell me, it looks pretty good!
Lu Yu was hesitant about the effects of the Dream World Somatosensory Cabin, and was also hesitating whether to let his employees experience it.

At this moment, Liu Mengyuan volunteered: "Let me try too."

Lu Yu was about to raise his hand to stop him, but Liu Mengyuan took the initiative to lie down.

A few minutes later, Liu Mengyuan also woke up from his dream with a flushed face.

Lu Yu quickly asked: "How is it? Did you have any strange dreams?"

Liu Mengyuan touched his head:

"Hmm... I seem to have entered someone else's dream. I also had a dream about Greek mythology, but it was different from your previous dream. I was in the perspective of the goddess Aphrodite.
Hmm... I have to say, that mushroom hero is really quite bold... But why does its shape seem a little familiar..."

Mao Wuyong was completely confused and could only guess:

"Could it be that Mr. Lu's dream was connected to Mr. Liu's dream?
In other words, after Mr. Lu used it last time, the content of your dream was cached in the device, and then read and entered by Mr. Liu..."

Lu Yu said, "That won't work. Doesn't that mean the players will have no privacy?"

Mao Wuyong nodded and said, "This is indeed a problem, but don't worry, we only need to add an account lock to the medium that stores the dream content."

"Well... okay, I'll leave the research and development work to you."

Lu Yu nodded.

……

The sun sets in the west, and night falls. In the deep purple night sky, stars twinkle like a huge velvet curtain, enveloping the entire city in a romantic atmosphere.

Lu Yu and Liu Mengyuan walked side by side on their way home, their silhouettes stretched out by the streetlights. Lu Yu's face was filled with excitement, his steps brisk, and he'd occasionally skip a few times, like a child who'd just gotten candy. Liu Mengyuan was curious about his unusual behavior tonight.

"President Lu, why are you so happy today?" Liu Mengyuan looked Lu Yu up and down and asked with his head tilted in confusion.

Hearing this, Lu Yu immediately pretended to be nonchalant. He put his hands behind his back and nudged Liu Mengyuan with his shoulder, a sly smile on his face: "Nothing, I'm just in a good mood."

Facing her innocent eyes, Lu Yu felt a little guilty, so he simply turned away and mumbled:
"Look at the beautiful moonlight tonight, isn't it? I've been working for so long, it's finally time to relax."

Liu Mengyuan blinked his eyes, then clapped his hands as if suddenly realizing something:
"Oh! I see. It must be because that big project of the company has finally been finalized. You can finally put your mind at ease, right?"

"Hey, you're half right.

Lu Yu blinked at her mysteriously, then immediately looked away, acting as if he didn't care, fearing that she would see through his thoughts at a glance.

Liu Mengyuan's curiosity was piqued by his meaningful answer. However, for this usually mysterious boss in the company, acting normal was a rare sight.

As Liu Mengyuan was studying Lu Yu, she looked up and saw the warm, colorful lights lit up in front of their house. A closer look revealed a carefully arranged small scene—a pristine white tablecloth spread across the lawn, an exquisite cake in the center, and a variety of candles dotted the surroundings. The twinkling lights complemented the lights of the houses behind them, creating a charming contrast.

"Happy birthday, Yuanyuan!" Lu Yu proudly puffed out his chest and pointed at the surprise arrangement.

He secretly went home early to prepare this romantic little surprise for her, just to see her surprised expression with his own eyes.

Liu Mengyuan's eyes widened instantly, her mouth slightly open, and she looked like a frightened little white rabbit, which made Lu Yu chuckle. She covered her mouth, her eyes sparkling, as if countless stars were twinkling in them.

"Wow. I've been so busy lately that I forgot it's my birthday today."

She let out a soft cry, then looked up and met Lu Yu's gaze. Her cheeks slowly turned red, and a few tears flashed in her beautiful eyes.

Looking at her happy expression, Lu Yu couldn't help but feel a little proud. He cleared his throat:
"I wanted to take you out to a fancy restaurant for dinner tonight, but don't you always complain that we haven't had a good home-cooked meal at home in so long?"

"Hmm... I like eating what you cook."

……

So, that night Lu Yu personally cooked and prepared a table full of sumptuous home-cooked dishes for her!
Steamed cod with ginger juice, sweet and sour pork tenderloin, homemade tofu, vegetable and tofu soup, everything is available! And the ultimate feast is also included - a strawberry cake!

Liu Mengyuan looked in the direction he pointed, and saw a row of plates and bowls on the lawn table, with various dishes exuding fragrance. In the center was an exquisite cake with red cream, which looked like her favorite dessert, Strawberry Napoleon.

Liu Mengyuan was even more excited when he thought that Lu Yu, who usually frowned and seemed to be concentrating on studying the company's management, would actually cook by himself and make such a sumptuous meal.

Her face was red, and the corners of her mouth couldn't help but rise, revealing an innocent smile like a girl. Under the dim light, she suddenly looked particularly smart and beautiful, like a firefly in the sky.

"Thank you so much!" she said shyly, a little incoherently.

"Shh..." Lu Yu put his index finger on Liu Mengyuan's cherry lips, revealing a warm smile, his eyes as gentle as water, "Today is your birthday, let me, a man, serve you well this time. Come on, let's go into the house and have a candlelight dinner!"

Lu Yu took Liu Mengyuan into his arms. In the candlelight, the two looked at each other affectionately, like an impressionistic ink painting.

At midnight, the lights come on.

Lu Yu held Liu Mengyuan's hand and savored the home-cooked dishes she had prepared. The aroma filled his nostrils. The roses blooming by the window were budding, and the air was thick with the lingering fragrance of the flowers.

Amidst curls of smoke, a loving couple shared a cup of wine, their faces dancing in the candlelight, accentuating their profiles with even greater handsomeness and allure. Time seemed to freeze in this moment, and all the joys, sorrows, and anxieties within this warm family seemed so distant and insignificant.

Liu Mengyuan picked up the cup of hot tea, took a sip, and her eyebrows curved into a beautiful arc, revealing a sweet smile.

Lu Yu looked at her profile intently, his eyes full of doting.

……

The warm atmosphere of the candlelight dinner made the two of them immersed in this strong atmosphere of love. When Liu Mengyuan finished the last bite of Strawberry Napoleon, Lu Yu stood up and left his seat, his expression serious and solemn.

"Wait, I have another important gift for you." He took out a square velvet box from the inside pocket of his suit and placed it solemnly in front of Liu Mengyuan.

Liu Mengyuan blinked her eyes, confused for a moment. Seeing Lu Yu so mysterious, she couldn't help but hold her breath, her heart pounding with joy.

Carefully opening the box, he saw a flawless, white spherical object nestled within. Inlaid with delicate, dark patterns, it occasionally emitted a faint, luminous blue light. The sphere was barely the size of a palm, yet incredibly heavy.

"What is this?" Liu Mengyuan's eyes widened in surprise, and his fingertips trembled as they touched the mysterious gift.

Lu Yu smiled, reached out and held Liu Mengyuan's palm, tightly wrapped it around the sphere, and said gently:
"This is called a 'Soul Orb'. It's a souvenir I asked Xia Shangyu to bring back from her travels around the world."

Liu Mengyuan looked at him in confusion, with countless thoughts flashing through his mind.

Lu Yu gazed at her affectionately and whispered:
I have witnessed too much birth, old age, sickness and death, and watched countless friends pass away without being able to do anything.

But this little souvenir, said to have originated from Mayan civilization, allows you to infuse your soul energy into it, and even if your body dies, your soul will live forever. This is my gift of eternal life, your dream come true."

Before he finished speaking, Liu Mengyuan's eyes were already filled with tears of excitement. She had never thought that she could hear such romantic and crazy love words from this usually serious and old-fashioned man.

She held the cold soul bead in her arms, as if she were holding the whole world. Tears welled up in her eyes, blurring her vision.

Lu Yu gently wiped away the tears from her eyes and said with a smile: "Silly girl, why are you still crying? Make your second wish. Didn't I promise to help you realize three wishes on your last birthday?"

Liu Mengyuan calmed down and recalled the three mysterious feathers Lu Yu gave her on her last birthday. He had solemnly promised that if Liu Mengyuan used one of the feathers, he would unconditionally grant her one wish.

At that time, she excitedly used up the first feather and asked to know a secret of Lu Yu.

Liu Mengyuan raised her eyebrows, and her shy and timid expression disappeared instantly, replaced by a charming and seductive look. She straightened her slender butterfly bones, gave Lu Yu a slight alluring look, and parted her cherry lips, panting softly:
"In that case, my second wish is that you can make me happy tonight and not let me feel lonely."

As she spoke, she pulled out a second feather from behind her and ignited it with a single effort. The flame instantly consumed the mysterious object. She took a deep breath, stood up from her chair, and walked towards the bedroom.

Her back was shrouded in the dim light of the candle, outlining a seductive figure. Suddenly, she turned around and cast a charming glance at Lu Yu, with a sly smile on her lips, and said in a veil-like voice: "You must behave better and not let me, the bride, down."

After saying that, she made a silly face at Lu Yu and strode into the bedroom, leaving behind a series of shy gasps.

Lu Yu was dazzled by her sudden teasing, and was stunned for a moment before he came to his senses. He couldn't help but laugh, and his mind couldn't help but recall the various experiences he had with this little goblin.

Just as he was about to follow, he saw Liu Mengyuan quickly return, dressed in a flowing lace dress, her alluring figure faintly visible beneath. Her dark hair fell messily over her shoulders like a black waterfall. Her cheeks were flushed, and her eyes were full of captivating charm.

Lu Yu was momentarily distracted and couldn't help swallowing his saliva, almost being taken away by this breathtaking view. However, Liu Mengyuan shyly lowered her eyes and bit her lips shyly, as if she was a little embarrassed to face her charming and stunning appearance.

She slowly approached, stretched out her slender white hand and took Lu Yu's arm, her long black hair brushing against his face, and her refreshing body fragrance filled his nostrils. She half buried her head in the crook of Lu Yu's shoulder, looking at him with a seductive gaze, as if full of ambiguity: "Is my dance partner satisfied with my current outfit?"

Lu Yu was almost completely captivated by Liu Mengyuan's charming and alluring demeanor. She was dressed in a lace gauze dress, revealing a graceful figure with a faint hint of her charming curves. Her hair was scattered messily over her shoulders, flowing down like a waterfall, giving her a unique and mysterious aura.

She lowered her eyes shyly, her cheeks flushed, and she gently bit her cherry lips. She exuded a kind of pitiful and shy aura, making people want to love and cherish her. Liu Mengyuan walked towards her gracefully, taking just the right steps, as graceful as a dancer.

"Dancing partner, are you satisfied with my current outfit?" She spoke in a coquettish tone, and her eyes were full of charm, which made Lu Yu's heart warm. He was almost completely defeated by her charming appearance.

Liu Mengyuan extended her delicate hand, as delicate and fair as the finest white jade. Her arms were long and straight, every inch of her skin radiant with flawless radiance. She slowly clasped Lu Yu's arm, her cheek half buried in his strong embrace. Her rosy lips parted, and her delicate, fragrant breath wafted across his face, captivating him with a lingering, captivating aroma.

"How about a dance? Let's dance in this romantic night." Liu Mengyuan looked at Lu Yu with charming eyes, her tone full of seductive ambiguity.

Lu Yu's heart trembled violently, and he was momentarily stunned. He felt that the charming and enchanting woman before him was no longer the innocent girl she once was. Instead, she had transformed into a proud and graceful mature woman, her charm tinged with a hint of maturity. Her every look, every breath, was filled with captivating allure.

The two of them danced gracefully in the dim candlelight. Liu Mengyuan clung to Lu Yu's sturdy arm with one hand, while he gently placed the other hand between her delicate hips. They leaned against each other, intimately connected, dancing to the melodious music.

The candlelight cast a shadow on Liu Mengyuan's porcelain-white skin, outlining her graceful silhouette. Sometimes she lowered her eyes, her eyes flickering deliberately, deeply stirring Lu Yu's heartstrings; sometimes she tilted her head slightly, her misty eyes meeting Lu Yu's gaze, like a deep pool that completely drew him in.

There is a faint warm fragrance in the air
Lu Yu finally couldn't hold it back any longer, growled, picked up Liu Mengyuan, and rushed into the bedroom...

(End of this chapter)