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

Chapter 438: "Never Night" is released, G-chan's live broadcast begins! (2-in-1 order required)

As Lu Yu watched the online praise for the Dongming Island Theme Park pour in, his face dark as a storm cloud hung over his head. He had hoped this crazy project would completely fail, thus vindicating his decision-making. But now, contrary to his expectations, netizens were captivated by this "virtual reality" experience and were showering the park with praise.

Lu Yu clenched his fists tightly, veins popping out on his forehead, and his eyes seemed to be blazing. He gritted his teeth as he watched the excited comments and praises on the screen, wishing he could smash the computer to pieces. As the head of NetDragon Interactive Entertainment, a renowned gaming company, he prided himself on the fact that the games he produced closely resembled real life, allowing players to experience a variety of immersive and exciting experiences.

But now, this crazy paradise had completely broken the rules of gaming, throwing players directly into a fictional, unimaginable world, subjecting them to all kinds of life-or-death tests. This was simply sullying and desecrating the purity of gaming! Lu Yu was indignant, his eyes nearly blazing with flames. He simply couldn't understand why such an outrageous experience could receive such widespread acclaim. Had today's young people become a bunch of lunatics craving excitement?
Just as he sat there, fists clenched and a stern expression on his face, Mo Xiaoxuan suddenly burst in, a look of panic on his face. The young lead programmer on the "Never Night" project was sweating profusely, clearly having encountered some extremely difficult situation. "Mr. Lu, Mr. Lu..." he stammered, but before he could finish his words, Lu Yu glared at him fiercely, slamming him into silence.

"What's going on? Tell me!" Lu Yu shouted, his eyes as sharp as a sword. Mo Xiaoxuan trembled with fear and replied, "Yes, it's like this. Our open-world fairy tale game "Nevernight" has a huge bug! All client programs will automatically crash at a certain point and cannot be repaired! We have been investigating for several days, but we can't find the specific cause. What should we do?"

Upon hearing about the game bug, Lu Yu's eyes lit up, and his spirits perked up. As the game's supervisor, he knew full well that Nightless, the company's years of meticulous work, was an open-world, Buddhist-style Xianxia game that strives to recreate the real world. Players can freely switch characters and experience different perspectives. They can also freely adventure, make friends, battle, and level up in the virtual world, just as they would in real life.

If this long-awaited masterpiece had a serious bug, it would undoubtedly bring significant losses to the company. However, Lu Yu couldn't help but feel excited when he thought that if this game failed, his previous ideas and decisions would finally win. He tried hard to suppress the ecstasy in his heart, put on a serious face, and said to Mo Xiaoxuan: "Don't worry, bugs are normal. You must immediately organize an emergency meeting with everyone in the project team to thoroughly analyze and solve this problem. Remember, our company does not allow any serious quality problems!"

After saying this, Lu Yu deliberately set a straight face, scanning Mo Xiaoxuan with a commanding and cold gaze. Mo Xiaoxuan shuddered at his demeanor, nodding and bowing as if relieved, before quickly leaving the office. Watching his nearly fleeing figure, a sly smile played on Lu Yu's lips. He knew that if an unfixable bug appeared in "Nightless," it would be completely destroyed. At that point, the ideals and principles he upheld within the company would naturally triumph.

Soon, Mo Xiaoxuan, following Lu Yu's instructions, convened an emergency internal meeting with all members of the "Never Night" project team. Inside the meeting room, senior programmers like Hua Wu and Wan Xiaotong looked apprehensive, unsure whether the company could resolve this seemingly intractable bug.

"Everyone, don't worry. I've just reported the situation to President Lu." Mo Xiaoxuan rested his hands on the conference table, scanning everyone present with a serious expression. "He told us to go all out and never give up until we achieve our goal. We must completely resolve this bug. Otherwise, all the hard work we've put into Nightless will be wasted!"

Hearing this, the programmers present looked at each other in bewilderment and started discussing. "But we've been investigating for several days and can't find the cause." A technical backbone shook his head, "How about we temporarily remove the updated version of the game from the shelves to avoid affecting more players?" "No, no, no, that's absolutely not possible!" Wan Xiaotong waved her hands repeatedly, "Mr. Lu has repeatedly emphasized that if any quality problems occur in our games, the company will bear serious responsibility. If we remove the game now, wouldn't it be tantamount to admitting that there are fatal flaws? Then we're really finished."

"So what should we do now?" Hua Wu spread her hands helplessly. "There's no way we can find a solution anytime soon. Are we just going to be severely criticized by President Lu?" She said, a look of panic on her face. As a senior art designer on the project team, she knew only too well how ferocious her boss, Lu Yu, could be.

Just when everyone was at their wit's end, Wan Xiaotong suddenly slammed the table, her eyes gleaming with a strange light. "Can't we turn this bug into a new feature? The online reaction to that Crazy Dongming Island theme park is so enthusiastic, it shows everyone has embraced this new immersive gaming experience!"

"That's right, why don't we just go with the flow?" Mo Xiaoxuan suddenly perked up, his eyes lighting up. "We can completely package this bug's manifestation into a brand new game mode, allowing players to constantly encounter all kinds of strange events and emergencies in the game! All of these situations are automatically set up by the system, which is both exciting and fun, and will not affect the normal operation of the game!"

"Although your idea is a bit bold, it's certainly quite appealing!" Hua Wu gradually became excited. "For example, we could have certain characters in specific scenes suddenly be attacked by incomprehensible forces, or even be trapped in an unfamiliar dimension! The system would then automatically and randomly load all sorts of bizarre plots to surprise the players! With this kind of opportunity and the unknown, I believe it will definitely spark their curiosity and interest."

Soon, the atmosphere within the project team heated up, everyone immersed in the discussion of "bug fixes." Someone suggested randomly adding some horror elements, allowing the characters to encounter bloody carnage and face life-or-death decisions. Another suggested adding some comedy plots, letting funny characters occasionally intrude on the storyline for a more dramatic effect. Still another suggested incorporating real-world elements into the game, allowing players to experience authentic everyday experiences like taverns, markets, and the mundane world.

And so, amidst the fervent atmosphere, a radically novel gaming concept gradually took shape within the project team. They decided not to fix the bug, but instead to transform it into a brand-new "system surprise" mode. Players would encounter bizarre events at any time, experiencing a uniquely immersive gaming experience. Behind all of this, the project team's programmers cleverly implemented a system loader.

After an intense brainstorming session, the whole new concept was finally born and gradually took shape. Everyone smiled at each other, as if seeing an unprecedented confidence and expectation in each other's eyes. If this concept can really succeed, then "Nightless" will definitely become a game masterpiece that opens a new era! And they will definitely become the most watched star team in the industry.

……

Time flies and it is December. After intensive development, "No Nights" is finally launched together with the motion sensing cabin.

At this time, on the Taoyuan Fantasy World platform, G-chan was showing off the somatosensory cabin that she had just received from the logistics company.

"Here it comes! I finally got the real thing!" G-chan said to the camera with a smile, having already unwrapped the outer layer of the box. She was wearing a simple yet stylish white sweatshirt, her hair casually tied into a vibrant bun, and she looked incredibly youthful and full of life.

She quickly unwrapped the foam packaging, finally revealing the long-awaited "Sensory Pod" game console in its entirety. Resembling a giant ostrich egg, the device is crafted entirely from black metal, its surface remarkably smooth and flowing, imbued with a sense of technology and futurism. Embedded in the front of the device is a massive, hemispherical, transparent display, resembling a single, gigantic eye. Surrounding this "eye" are waves of decorative patterns, creating a strikingly abstract and futuristic aesthetic.

"Wow, that's so cool!" G-chan couldn't help but exclaim in admiration. She lifted the body of the device with both hands and slowly spun it in front of the camera, allowing the audience to admire it from every angle. Through the huge hemispherical display, one could see a reclining cockpit structure resembling a reclining chair, embroidered with a variety of wires and sensors. Rows of inlaid speakers were installed on the back and sides of the seat, creating an immersive surround sound experience for the player.

"This is simply a small space capsule!" G-chan exclaimed, gently stroking the smooth surface of the fuselage, "Why do I feel like I'm about to embark on a journey of interstellar exploration? Wow, this design is so sci-fi and cool!" Soon, the barrage in the live broadcast room was filled with the audience's heated discussions. "Is this the legendary somatosensory cabin game console? Its shape looks so cool! It's just like a small spaceship!" "Damn, NetDragon Interactive Entertainment's design team is good, this is the image of a device that a top masterpiece should have! That display screen just now, it looks as cool as the main cockpit of a future space fighter!" "Fuck, I have the urge to pick it up just by looking at it. I am about to melt in this smooth and fashionable design like the universe!"

This "body-sensing pod" gaming console, with its avant-garde, stylish, and sleek design, instantly captured the hearts of countless gamers upon its release. Its futuristic, technologically advanced design, combined with a modern, fashionable aesthetic, captivated viewers, offering a glimpse into a whole new world beyond imagination. G-chan's meticulous presentation further captivated this futuristic product, fueling endless anticipation and yearning among the audience.

Just then, a new system notification popped up. "Oh? Looks like there's a new system update!" G-chan noticed the message and quickly opened it to read. The words "Never Nights' new expansion pack is online today! Come experience immersive virtual reality!" appeared on the screen, accompanied by a brand-new, futuristic game logo.

"Ah! It turns out that NetDragon Interactive Entertainment's open-world Xianxia masterpiece, 'Nightless,' is officially released today along with the motion sensing cabin game console!" G-chan couldn't help but clap her hands. "Is everyone ready? Let's start experiencing this brand new immersive virtual reality game right away! Let's travel to that dreamy Xianxia world together!"

As she spoke, she opened the transparent hemispherical hatch on the front of the fuselage, revealing the cabin within. It was spotlessly clean, as pristine as the cockpit of a newly manufactured spaceship. G-chan quietly entered the cabin, slumped comfortably into the soft leather seat, and closed the hatch again. She then picked up a pair of stylish holographic glasses and put them on, removing two controllers from their nearby holders and holding them in her hands.

"Okay, everything's ready!" she said excitedly to the camera. "Now, I'm going to launch the latest expansion pack for 'Never Nights' and experience for myself what that legendary 'virtual reality' world is like! Everyone, follow me, because we're about to embark on the path of immortal cultivation together!"

As soon as he finished speaking, G-chan manipulated the two controllers in his hands and launched the game "Nightless." A stunning holographic image quickly flashed across the hemispherical transparent display, revealing a vast, fairy-like landscape of mountains, rivers, and seas of clouds. The surrounding surround sound system filled the entire cabin with the rich sounds of insects and birdsong, making it feel as if he were truly immersed in that dreamlike world.

……

Under the watchful eyes of the crowd, the game begins.

The game begins with a cutscene.

"Linshui County, Yongzhou, in the Dayuan Dynasty, has been a bustling metropolis since ancient times. This quaint water town is surrounded by mountains, divided in two by a clear lake. Several exquisite stone arch bridges connect the two banks of the lake, bustling with pedestrians. Pavilions and towers are staggered on both sides, and intricately carved wooden window lattices create a strikingly elegant contrast between the water and the sky."

When G-chan stepped onto the stone bridge, he could see the bustling street market on the shore.

The streets are narrow and deep, paved with bluestone slabs, forming a winding path. The doors of the woodcarving shops on both sides of the road are wide open, and the owners shout out their wares. Over there are meat and vegetable stalls, the grounds filled with fresh wild game; here are teahouses and taverns, the air filled with fragrance, and tables and chairs are set out on the street; further ahead is the weaving workshop, where female weavers, with their rhythmic footsteps, weave gorgeous and charming satins.
There are also jewelry, lacquerware, ceramics, snacks and candies. People walk in the streets and alleys in an endless stream, like a trickle that never dries up.

At this time, hundreds of people gathered in the square of a wealthy manor.

It turned out that a juggling troupe called "Liulituan" was performing here.

A dazzling array of large tents, their painted designs vibrant and vibrant, stood in the square. In the center was a small stage, its floor covered in an elegant sea-blue carpet. In the corners, a dazzling array of juggling props filled the air: fabrics woven with gold thread, props inlaid with pearls and gems, gilded steel wool, gleaming swords, enormous pottery vessels, and wooden barrels.

Sunlight filtered through the tent, casting dots of light and shadow as jugglers enthusiastically performed on the stage. The most eye-catching of these was Zhong Wuye, the leader of the Liuli Troupe.

She was a pretty girl of seventeen or eighteen, with a slender figure and skin as white as snow. But her short hair suggested the delinquent attire of a young man, and she wore a tattered, worn cotton robe, with a short sword tucked into her waist. But a closer look revealed a glint of spirit in her large eyes, and a dashing, heroic air between her brows.

With a side flip and a few beautiful somersaults, she immediately earned a round of applause from the audience. Suddenly, she caught a sharp blade thrown by a member and slashed it through the air with a beautiful sword flower. Just then, seven or eight more members entered the stage carrying giant pottery vessels, arranging them in a row. Zhong Wuye, with a dashing demeanor, actually tumbled up and down on the vessels, seemingly unstoppable, sending the audience into a frenzy.

Just as the audience was immersed in this wonderful performance, an accident suddenly happened.

Suddenly, the futou on one of the dancers' heads fell off, revealing a pair of lustrous green dragon horns! Everyone was shocked at the sight, and the cheers from the audience stopped abruptly. Someone shouted, "Monster!"

Some retreated in panic, while some timid men fainted. For a moment, the entire square was plunged into chaos. Even the mighty and heroic Zhong Wuye was startled and froze on the stage...

(End of this chapter)