Chapter 1: The Chamber of Commerce’s underhanded control over the city was portrayed in meticulous detail.
Yuan Xiaoling’s journey of resisting and destroying the Chamber, though adapted in many ways, still followed a clear outline.
As for the adapted parts…
“You were only Third-tier back then, your ultimate Water Dragon couldn’t even bite through a late-Third-tier Gray-clad Person,” Bai Ling snorted, “and yet you claimed to instantly kill Fierce Face.”
That was only because I had time stopped for you, allowing you to freely attack.
Yuan Xiaoling hummed and hawed but didn’t say much. In the game’s storyline, it was indeed designed that way—her breaking through perilously and counter-killing her enemies.
“Anyway, everyone finds it reasonable, and no one complained about the plot yesterday.”
Yuan Xiaoling propped her chin, suddenly curious: “By the way, what were you doing at the Grand Hotel all day yesterday?”
At this mention, Bai Ling seemed troubled.
“I was following up on the families of those involved in the Four Squares Academy incident, as requested from municipal assistance.”
After explaining, she went over the logic sequence of “Wu Bian”, “importance level”, and “dual secrecy”.
Yuan Xiaoling was amazed.
“What if they can’t be found?”
“If we can’t find them, we’ll have no chance against the Foundation Stone,” Bai Ling put down her mobile phone, helplessly saying, “it was the only theoretical method I could think of; other methods are unimaginable.”
So, finding them is absolutely necessary, with top priority.
Yuan Xiaoling stood up and paced around the dormitory twice.
“I have an idea, might work, but tomorrow we’ll need to go back and persuade certain people.”
Bai Ling looked up at her.
Is there really a way? Could Blonde-Haired Maiden actually be a genius?
……
These past few days, the busiest person has undoubtedly been Yuan Tong and his gaming team. Though they weren’t responsible for actual technicalities, any issues meant they needed to be informed immediately as the responsible party.
Today is the third day since the game’s launch. After two days of brewing, the playing situation has stabilized, yet players’ enthusiasm remains undiminished. Not to mention, the first version update with major events is coming out tomorrow.
Early in the morning, everyone in the studio was already yawning.
“Everyone, perk up,” Yuan Tong handed breakfast to the others, “Auntie Xiaoling will be here soon.”
Upon hearing this, those who were yawning straightened their posture, ready to look like they were diligently working.
With the game doing so well these past few days, Auntie Xiaoling must be here to commend everyone’s hard work. To show how truly hardworking they were, they quickly pretended to be serious.
About twenty minutes later, a waft of fragrance entered, and sure enough, Yuan Xiaoling arrived.
“Good morning, everyone. Since the game launched, it has achieved great success, thanks to all your efforts. Everyone has worked very hard, and bonuses will definitely be distributed soon.”
She started off by rewarding them, and the Yuan family members all showed pleased expressions, some preparing to modestly respond.
But Yuan Xiaoling continued:
“However, before that, tomorrow’s event is even more crucial. The prepared parts can be used directly, but I need you to add another segment.”
What?
Everyone in the studio slightly froze, looking at each other in confusion.
Yuan Tong asked on behalf of everyone: “What kind of segment?”
Before Yuan Xiaoling could answer, an urgent voice came from behind the door.
“Miss Yuan! Miss Yuan! Hey!”
It was Luo Xing from the Countermeasures Group Office, with Wenjuan Xiao Su trailing behind.
He came in, grabbed a paper cup, filled it with water, and gulped it down, clearly having run up here, exhausted.
Xiao Su gave Yuan Xiaoling an exasperated glance.
“Huff, huff, Miss Yuan, you really startled us,” Luo Xing panted, “When your message came through, Director He was drinking tea and sprayed it all out, then ordered me to rush over immediately.”
“Why not?” Yuan Xiaoling shrugged her little shoulders, “It’s just adding an introduction chapter to inform everyone about the brief story of the Four Squares Academy.”
“Exactly, something like that, how could Director He possibly accept it?” Luo Xing placed the paper cup down, his face turning red, almost burning hot, “Miss Yuan, mentioning that… isn’t that like sprinkling salt on our wounds while showing it to everyone?”
Yuan Xiaoling blinked innocently, shrugging her hands: “I don’t want to either, but what can I do? You guys haven’t managed to find anyone after all these days, so I have to resort to this inferior tactic.”
“But, but you shouldn’t…”
Luo Xing struggled to express himself. The Four Squares Academy incident had caused too much impact, and many people dared not even mention it. Now Yuan Xiaoling wanted to include it in the game, even if it was just a brief summary, it was still like a harsh slap.
“If you won’t, then I’ll quit too,” Yuan Xiaoling crossed her arms, “The Foundation Stone thing is dangerous. Without finding those people, I have no chance of winning, so I’m not going. You deal with it yourselves.”
Luo Xing’s face twitched, stepping aside slightly to make a call.
After a while, he returned with his phone, the call still open.
“Miss Yuan, is that thing you mentioned really that dangerous?”
Yuan Xiaoling stiffened her little face: “Let me put it this way, your Dai Hengzhu previously intended to use it to destroy the world and take revenge on society. You decide its severity.”
“…”
After making another call in the corner, Luo Xing finally sighed in relief.
“Miss Yuan, regarding this matter, Director He needs to discuss it with others. He will give you a reply later.”
“Alright, go ahead.”
Yuan Xiaoling dismissed him and said to the others: “Call the tech and art teams, I’ll write… the script, start now.”
Yuan Tong scratched his head: “But didn’t he just say they need to deliberate…?”
“Deliberation is just giving them a step down. They’ll agree later,” Yuan Xiaoling waved her hand, “You guys just proceed.”
Due to the Chamber’s downfall, Yuan Xiaoling’s side practically absorbed all previous industry professionals and recruited more after the project began, now reaching unprecedented scale.
Without going into details, creating a supplementary activity prelude could be done within a day and night.
During the evening testing phase, Luo Xing brought good news:
“Director He said, after difficult discussions, they hope you can restrain yourself a bit. If it’s really necessary, try to control it as much as possible.”
“Fine fine fine,” Yuan Xiaoling casually agreed, “I’ll try my best.”
In short, they agreed. It wasn’t about exposing secrets but attracting the hidden relatives of the victims of the Four Squares Academy tragedy.
“That’s all. Tomorrow morning maintenance, the event goes live at noon. I’m leaving.”
Outside the building, Bai Ling was waiting in the car.
“Let’s go,” Yuan Xiaoling said, “It’s done.”
Bai Ling glanced at her with admiration, silently starting the car. A while later, stopping at a traffic light, she couldn’t resist asking:
“Will they come forward?”
“Don’t know, but it’s better than doing nothing. What if they really come?”
Yuan Xiaoling stretched lazily, the seatbelt got stuck between Dabeitu and disappeared.
Bai Ling saw this and wondered—if surveillance caught this, would the traffic police assume she wasn’t wearing her seatbelt and fine her?
Beep beep beep, the horn from the car behind sounded.
“The light’s green, drive already,” Yuan Xiaoling pulled the seatbelt, “Watch the road, not my chest.”
Sigh, pervert.
“…”
