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

Chapter 487: In order to marry a wife, Tang Ping spends money like crazy!
The computer terminals here also retain the most original appearance of Internet cafes at the beginning of this century - narrow tables lined up in a row, with those bulky, square and genuine host computers and monitors placed on the tables.

Tang Ping noticed that these consoles still retained the popular stickers of the time, featuring images of various game heroes. The patterns on some of the console boxes were so worn they even showed some signs of age.

Around these old machines, scattered piles of unclaimed trash and debris—beverage bottles, food packaging, cigarette butts—showed that most of the owners were rather unkempt homebodies. Some of the old computer cases even had unrecognizable stains and debris wedged in the crevices.

Even the seating configuration gave Tang Ping a distinctly '90s internet cafe vibe. The chairs were varied: some were old-fashioned wooden, others were plastic swivel chairs. Some were so sagging they were practically unrecognizable, practically sinking into them.

What struck Tang Ping most was the internet cafe's interior design. Peeling paint and traces of soot covered the walls. The only thing that could even be called "decorated" were the scattered game posters and wallpaper. Not to mention the dusty, old-fashioned ceiling and the tables and chairs riddled with scratches and dings.

The only thing that could be considered "modern" here was the long, winding network cables. Those thick black cables coiled around like snakes, weaving the entire internet cafe into a mess.

There was even a 90s television set in the corner, playing a nondescript variety show. The entire space was filled with a strong, strange smell of oil and dust, which made Tang Ping wrinkle his nose subconsciously.

However, for a homebody, this authentic internet cafe environment actually felt quite familiar. Tang Ping didn't care about anything else and quickly walked towards an empty computer, eager to boot it up and begin today's enjoyable virtual journey.
On the blackboard at the front desk it says:

"Deposit 50 and get 20, deposit 100 and get 50"

Sanren: "We have money now, let's top up 100 and get a bottle of Coke..."

Tang Ping found a computer in a corner and opened Greedy Red Moon. He sighed as he opened it:

"Great! I can finally play this celebrity-endorsed online game again."

The next day, as soon as the character entered the game, all kinds of gorgeous sign-in activity pop-up windows popped up densely.

Tang Ping: "Fuck, can I get so many rewards just by signing in? This game is too conscientious!"

Among these activities, Tang Ping’s favorite is the sign-in and blessing at the cornucopia.

Just click it and you’ll get gold coins, which is so cool.

After signing in, Tang Ping went to find the mysterious old man in the main city to take on the main quest.

As a result, halfway through the game, a pop-up window appeared, offering a season gift pack.

Season limited gift pack:

"S1 Season Limited Medal, Combat Power +30"

Diamond 500

Key to the Abyss

Legendary Rune Pack

"Luxury Gem Bag"

Legendary Materials

Tang Ping was surprised and said, "Damn, wouldn't it be a loss if I don't buy this limited gift pack?"

Tang Ping paid 648 directly.

Afterwards, he said with emotion: "It's worthy of being a season-limited gift pack. Our combat power has directly reached 49."

As a result, just after I bought this gift pack, the game pop-up window popped up again, offering special gift packs, which were even divided into four levels: 98 yuan, 198 yuan, 398 yuan, and 648 yuan.

And each gift pack contains quite attractive training materials.

Tang Ping: "This gift pack can only be refreshed once a day. Wouldn't it be a loss if I don't buy it?"

So he just bought all the gift packs.

As a result, just after he made the purchase, the game popped up a "Daily Consumption Benefit Pack"

As long as you spend a specified amount of money in the game every day, you can unlock gift packs and buy valuable materials at very favorable prices.

Tang Ping: "Holy crap, spending 1000 yuan and getting another 98 yuan for a gift package is such a steal."

Tang Ping hesitated for a moment as he paid, then smiled with relief: "Forget it, just think of this money as spending on a trip. I'm a homebody anyway and don't like going out to play."

The comments were amused: "Classic people are starting to make up for their impulsive spending."

After buying a wave of gift packs, someone sent a message to Tang Ping in the game’s private chat channel.

"Hua Xiaoyu: Brother, I just started playing too. I think you're pretty good. Let's go play together."

Tang Ping: "Okay, let's play together!"

Afterwards, he said with emotion: "I didn't expect the players of this game to be so enthusiastic. They immediately called me a big boss. Hahaha, it feels great to be a big boss."

Hua Xiaoyu replied: "That's so cool! I just like your temper!"

As a result, not long after, Hua Xiaoyu sent another message:
"Brother, have you bought the S1 season limited gift pack? It's a great deal!" "Brother, you must buy it. You'll miss out if you don't."

Sanren complained: "Wow, they don't look like shills at all, they are obviously real people, so sincere."

The commentators were amused: "Teacher San knows how to be sarcastic."

As a result, after walking forward for a while, the game popped up the "Super Value Monthly Card" recharge page.

The monthly card is divided into three levels: bronze monthly card 30 yuan, silver monthly card 98 yuan, gold monthly card 398 yuan...

Tang Ping waved his hand and said, "Although the 398 yuan monthly pass is quite rare, it would be a loss if you don't buy it. Buy, buy, buy, you must buy it!"

After topping up the monthly card, Tang Ping sighed, "No, I still have to upgrade first, otherwise all this money will be wasted."

Afterwards, the game popped up another window: "You have unlocked Ganyue Member VIP1"

Sanren was so amused that he started laughing: "Hahahahaha, what the hell is a Ganyue membership..."

Afterwards, the recharge window for "Ganyue Membership" popped up on the game interface.

账号累计充值5000元、3万元、8万元、15万元、30万元都会分别解锁福利礼包。

Sanren was directly shocked:
"What I mean is, this 30 yuan will be used to buy all of Tang Ping's betrothal gifts!

And look at the arrogant attitude of the girl on the other side. Maybe Tang Ping will be deceived into marriage. It is better to recharge in the game.

In other words, this game is like pulling him out of the quagmire, which is very conscientious."

The barrage of music:

"Hahahahahaha!"

"To be honest, I think what the anchor said makes sense. Women are not as good as gaming people."

"The angle is so unique, it suddenly makes me realize it!"

Later, in the main city of the game, Tang Ping met another NPC named Qin Duanyu, whose title was "Archangel".

The NPC said, "My name is Qin Duanyu. I was originally an angel in heaven, but because my VIP membership expired and I didn't renew it in time, I was kicked out. You must pay attention to renew your VIP membership in time!"

Sanren: "This image, isn't this Tyrael? Wow, the text memes are really good."

The comments went crazy: "Hahaha, this game is really trying hard to sell VIP memberships. Even Tyrael was dragged into the job."

Afterwards, Tang Ping continued to fight the Shadow Slime and the Demon Eye with his equipment!

Okay, I will describe in more detail the entire process of Tang Ping's transformation from using the gift pack equipment to becoming an invincible god, to the gradual loss of the equipment's blessing:
Tang Ping was overwhelmed with excitement upon hearing that he could use the precious equipment he had just acquired, and he couldn't wait to equip them all. First, the gleaming legendary sword "Blade of the Abyss," its blade gleaming with a strange dark purple glow; then the obsidian armor, its incomparably hard surface faintly revealing the aura of the abyss!
Not to mention the helmet known as the "Demon Hell Crown," the entire object shimmered with an eerie crimson glow, as if shrouding Tang Ping in a blood-red mist. Then there was the wide "Sky Dragon Cloak," light and flowing, covered in strange runes, sure to unleash astonishing combat power once used.

Even behind Tang Ping, there was a pair of huge titanium-white "wings of the sky". When the wings flapped, the entire space trembled, and a majestic divine power spread wildly! Tang Ping was surrounded by layers of blessed equipment, and a strong desire to fight arose in his heart, and he was extremely yearning for the upcoming battle.

As expected, Tang Ping quickly found the ferocious Shadow Slime in the distance. He unleashed the "Blade of the Abyss" in his hand, leaped up, and instantly unleashed a terrifying magical slash!
"boom!!!"

The legendary sword suddenly erupted with a dark purple aura, enveloping the entire space. The slime didn't even have a chance to react before Tang Ping struck it head-on! The terrifying aura enveloped the world like an overwhelming force, sending a shrill scream through the slime, leaving a horrifying scar on its body.
"Hah!" Tang Ping roared, launching a series of ferocious and fierce attacks! Every piece of his equipment shone with dazzling light, and the gemstones inlaid sparkled with thousands of beams of brilliance. Every swing of his sword unleashed a thrilling explosion of sword energy. Roaring sounds, mist, and overwhelming divine power intertwined, making each of Tang Ping's strikes unparalleled in violence, no less powerful than divine weapons!
The slime was completely powerless to withstand such a ferocious attack, and was instantly severely injured, its entire body covered in bruises and purples, a horrible sight. Tang Ping finally severed half of its body with a single blow of his sword, then stood majestically in front of it, his heroic figure gleaming in the sunlight.

"Haha, this is so satisfying!" Tang Ping laughed and clapped his hands, immediately going back to hunt the Demon Eye. This time, the battle was just as intense, and Tang Ping, aided by his equipment, seemed to possess divine powers unmatched by ordinary men! He swung his sword and parried attacks on the battlefield, his body incredibly agile. For a moment, his wings fluttered, and he twirled and soared through the air like a mighty god!
Every attack was a violent explosion of magic power, enough to easily penetrate the Demon Eye's defense. Tang Ping's defense was equally astonishing. Even if he was occasionally hit by an attack, it only left some minor scratches on his body, leaving him completely unscathed!
The Demon Eye quickly fell into a losing streak, and was eventually cornered by Tang Ping. He formed a terrifying energy ball with a diameter of ten meters in his hands, roared, and hurled this deadly energy!
Instantly, the magical power engulfed everything before him, leaving the entire scene a blanket of white. By the time the light faded, Tang Ping had completely annihilated the Demon Eye, leaving nothing behind. The surroundings were a shambles, littered with traces of the magical explosion. Yet, he remained radiant, his power still lingering after the battle.

"This is real combat power!" Tang Ping brandished his sword, feeling immensely proud of his performance. But at that moment, the light suddenly faded from his body, and all his equipment went out in the blink of an eye! Tang Ping stumbled and looked around in astonishment.
It turns out that all of these gorgeous outfits are temporary buffs you can obtain from gift packs at any time. Although the equipment bonuses are overwhelming, once the duration expires, this power will be gone in an instant!
Now Tang Ping was left with only his pitiful initial equipment, becoming a novice peasant once again. He looked around, and his previously invincible opponents slowly gathered in front of him again. The magnificent power he had just displayed seemed like a fleeting dream.

Tang Ping was stunned on the spot, holding his peeling wooden sword, staring at the dark army of monsters approaching again with his eyes wide open.
……

Tang Ping scratched his head: "Is it time to start spending money again?"

At this moment, in the private chat channel, Hua Xiaoyu, who had hooked up with him before, said:
"Brother, have you drawn the wings for Season 1? They increase your combat power a lot, you can go and try!"

Sanren: "Okay, I get it. The shills in this game are really hardworking."

Afterwards, he opened the wings interface and found that he had a new pair of gorgeous devil wings, and the combat attributes had been greatly increased.

Tang Ping: "Fuck, Hua Xiaoyu is indeed a good brother I met in the game. He probably only told us such good things! One wing adds 300 million combat power. If you don't draw it, you will lose out."

After saying that, Tang Ping began to pull out the wings continuously and recharge continuously, trying to pull out the wings.

But soon, Tang Ping's eyes were fixed on the drawing number on the lower right corner of the wing - 99999 diamonds for ten consecutive draws! He suddenly fell silent, his brows tightly furrowed.

"Oh, do I have to start spending real money on virtual gear again?" Tang Ping sighed, feeling a bit regretful. As a young man, it's understandable to pursue cool gear in the game, but don't forget the various demands of real life!
But Tang Ping quickly rationalized it in his mind: gaming is booming right now, and his family is relatively well-off, so it wouldn't hurt to invest some money. Later, when he gets better at gaming, he can earn it back by selling gaming gear and accounts. Maybe he'll even make a fortune, and then he can happily marry a beautiful wife!
The thought of this immediately perked up Tang Ping, his eyes sparkling with anticipation. He quickly opened the top-up screen and tossed out ten thousand yuan in one sitting! Although it was a hefty sum, Tang Ping didn't feel bad about it. Instead, he was filled with excitement and couldn't wait to open the wings draw screen!
The wings didn't appear on his first ten-draw streak, but Tang Ping wasn't discouraged. He quickly splurged thousands more, continuing his relentless pursuit. Every few seconds as the lottery results refreshed, his heart raced, his hands trembling on the keyboard. Even when he didn't win anything, he gritted his teeth, waved his hand, and continued his reckless spending.
"If it doesn't work today, we'll try again tomorrow! Even if I have to die, I'll pull out these wings for me!"

Watching the money slipping away from the top-up slot at an ever-increasing rate, Tang Ping remained resolute in his final struggle. In his mind, the pair of magical wings were so dreamy and dazzling. Once he donned them, he would be so heroic and invincible! Diamonds and money meant nothing; he would cling to this last hope and never give up until he achieved his goal!
Soon, his bank account was completely drained, and his family's savings were almost gone. But at this critical moment, an offline idle game suddenly yielded a huge profit! Tang Ping was overjoyed when he saw it, and immediately went on a spree of diamonds!
Just when his eyes were about to turn red from tears, the longed-for "Heavenly Demon Wings" finally appeared on the lucky draw list!
"Finally. I finally picked you!!" Tang Ping was so excited that his whole body was shaking, and he couldn't help laughing ecstatically! Without saying a word, he couldn't wait to equip it on his body. Suddenly, a dazzling black light bloomed on his back, and a pair of majestic demon wings proudly spread out. Surrounded by black wings, Tang Ping seemed to have transformed into a god of war and descended to the earth!
"I'm back, monsters! I'll show you my true strength!"

(End of this chapter)