novelkee Chapter 196
Chapter 196
He pointed to the background image and asked in a low voice, "Where is this? Do you have the coordinates for the holographic world?"
The designer next to him was also a bit confused; he had no idea!
"It must be somewhere in the holographic world. Let me find out more."
He then turned to ask the other designers, but they were all glued to the runway and had no time to pay him any attention. So, somewhat impatiently, he said, "Ask one of Qingfengyi's employees! Look at the runway, it's so beautiful!"
Yes, what's being displayed on the runway right now is beautiful, absolutely beautiful!
The boy held the roller, while the girl in front of him had already raised the kite high. As they ran, the kite took flight.
"Brother, run! Make it fly!"
The boy, also captivated by the flying kite, grabbed it and ran off, quickly disappearing at the end of the road. The guests sat there dumbfounded, somewhat bewildered.
That's it?
No, they haven't seen enough yet!
Finally, the kite disappeared from sight, and from the unseen darkness came the giggling laughter of two children, full of joy. Outside, the guests were filled with endless resentment and lingering satisfaction, while the viewers watching the live stream were even more bewildered.
"I didn't even get a chance to see what the little toy looked like before it disappeared!"
"Ahhh, whose kid is so good-looking and handsome? I have an indescribable urge to get him, but it doesn't feel right."
"Ahhh, I also have the urge to steal a child! Waaaaah, I've become bad."
"My mecha grand marshal, these two outfits make the young man look even more youthful and vibrant!"
"I also think it's full of innocence and romance. The light green color and fresh feel really match young people. I'm going to make one for my son right away."
"I want to make one for my daughter too, it's so lifelike."
StarCraft players rarely show emotions as openly as two children, unless they're driven to the brink of collapse by teammates in a space combat game. Usually, in those situations, spending money can solve the problem, and it won't show in their expressions or words.
Everyone was infected by the two children's joy, and smiles unconsciously appeared on their faces, though they didn't smile often, and their skin was a little stiff.
Hundreds of millions of people flooded the two kids' accounts instantly, and their followers grew at an astonishing rate. Their manager was initially startled, but after regaining their composure, they were thankful they had resolutely chosen Qingfengyi instead of going with Barbie Fashion. Now they're completely famous, hahaha.
This fire is different from the fires of the past; this fire is visible.
The children came off the runway drenched in cold sweat. It was their first time participating in an offline event, and they were so nervous they could barely speak. Their parents kept guiding and reassuring them through their earpieces, which helped them deliver such a brilliant performance on stage.
The headphones were transparent and practically invisible unless you looked closely. The parents were also nervous; they were especially worried their children wouldn't do well when they received the invitation. It was Lin Qiaoqiao who came up with the ingenious idea of having the children guide them from the audience.
Fortunately, he performed exceptionally well!
They rushed off the stage and couldn't help but throw themselves into their parents' arms, so excited. The tension mixed with excitement was kind of exhilarating.
"You're so amazing, baby! You did so well! Mommy is so proud of you!"
The girl's mother hugged her daughter, and the two jumped up and down excitedly. The boy did the same as his parents, but he wasn't as overtly expressive.
A Qingfengyi employee who was directing the way said, "Follow the arrows on the second floor to get back to the lounge to remove your makeup and then have a good rest. Thank you for your hard work."
The parents bowed repeatedly and said with smiles, "It's no trouble at all, it's our honor."
Back in the dressing room, there were still many people waiting to get their makeup done. No one had a chance to remove their makeup yet, so Lin Shuying said while busy, "Please wait a moment, I'll remove your makeup after this is done."
The parents quickly said, "No rush, can we go outside and take some photos while still dressed? I checked the schedule, and there's nothing for my child to do later."
Lin Shuying: "Okay, but be careful not to get lost. Please don't go into areas where doors are closed."
"Ok."
They excitedly ran around with their child, having finally come to Qingfengyi, having only visited the exhibition hall before. Now they planned to explore the areas outside the hall, quite excited indeed.
Of course, we also need to go to the exhibition hall. The kids wore spray-on clothes before, but this time they wore Qingfengyi clothes, so we definitely need to take some photos to commemorate the occasion!
Soon, photos of the two children dressed in Qingfengyi clothing, taken at the exhibition hall and other Qingfengyi locations, were posted on the account, attracting countless viewers to watch the live stream. Everyone was excitedly watching, wishing they could be in their place.
Orders for this outfit have exploded. Studios that previously designed clothes for Qingfengyi and had a good reputation are basically full and have already turned down orders. Some newcomers can only choose less successful studios.
These studios are frantically searching for people, especially designers from Qingfengyi. As long as they submit their work, they can even offer 60% commission if it's acceptable—it's a huge financial blow!
This commission includes costs; it's not just pure profit.
However, players in Qingfengyi don't have to worry about work at all, especially those with design skills. They're already overwhelmed with in-game orders, so they don't need outside ones. If anyone wants to join, it's Qingfengyi, although their hiring standards are a bit strict now. Previously, Qingfengyi would send out invitations as long as you designed some good work; only designs that ranked number one on the dress-up leaderboard would receive an invitation. After receiving the invitation, there's still an interview and a practical demonstration; if you don't pass, Qingfengyi won't hire you.
Some players who were previously invited without conditions are now regretting it, because they can no longer log in to Qingfengyi...
As the climax of the show faded, what remained in the hearts of the guests and audience was something empty: kites, the fragrance of green grass and flowers, peach blossoms in full bloom, running boys...
Everything is so wonderful!
The show ended, and the day's work was drawing to a close. Guests returned to the hotel, while the celebrities enjoyed a nice dinner with the staff of Qingfengyi.
The hotel is lovely, designed in a traditional Chinese style by Qingfengyi, with pavilions, terraces, round doors, and moon windows everywhere. Sitting by the window, you can see banana trees and apricot blossoms in the rain, and hear the distant sound of a beautiful woman playing the pipa. Although it's all artificial, the atmosphere here is far superior to other hotels. Guests wish they could stay forever.
After a quick meal of the nutritional supplements, I met up with one or two designers I knew from earlier to stroll through the gardens. Walking through the gardens filled with artificial hills and lush trees, I felt incredibly relaxed, as if my mind had been elevated.
Tap the artificial rockery; it feels foamy and dull, lacking the solid feel of real stone...
The plants and flowers are even more outrageous.
It didn't feel like grass or wood to the touch; instead, it felt stiff and lifeless. Knowing this, I suddenly lost all interest in strolling through the yard. This was nothing like the tranquil atmosphere I expected!
"How did they achieve that special effect in 'Qingfengyi'? It's so realistic. This place doesn't feel real at all."
"Yes, it doesn't have that real fragrance yet."
"Speaking of fragrance, I went to see that perfume, and it costs 200,000 interstellar coins for a very small bottle. But the scent is really good, so I ordered two bottles. It will take three months to make them for me."
"It takes that long? Since you can't produce a lot in one batch, a month is probably the limit, right?"
Customization for so long in interstellar space is truly unbelievable; the efficiency of this high-tech era is incredibly fast. At first glance, he thought he had returned to the time when humanity was cowering under the watchful eyes of the Zerg—it was unbelievable.
The designer said, "I asked, and they explained that the perfume I ordered was a premium, luxurious fragrance. Each bottle requires a dedicated perfumer to blend to ensure quality, and so on. Plus, I was far down the waiting list, so I had to wait that long."
"That's true. With the number of viewers for Qingfengyi, the orders will definitely be more than they can handle."
He only learned about Qingfengyi after leaving the show, and was shocked by Qingfengyi's design and the number of players—billions of players!
It's almost catching up to the population of a second-tier star, which is a bit terrifying. What's even more terrifying is that this is different from Barbie Fashion; it only has one server. Fashion Barbie currently only has 10 billion players, but the data can't be compared. It's multiplied across multiple servers, so in essence, each server only has about 20,000 to 30,000 players.
Qingfengyi's approach is somewhat similar to that of "Wuyuan Qimeng," where all interstellar players are on the same server, sharing resources. This designer suspects that "Wuyuan Qimeng" will later share its technology with Qingfengyi, making it a game accessible to all interstellar players.
It's something to look forward to. If they really use the technology from "The Enlightenment of Things," the meaning of Qingfengyi will truly change.
"The Origin of Enlightenment" is an interstellar world storing human heritage, filled with history—the only surviving roots of humanity. It's almost unimaginable what it would be like if Qingfengyi were to reach that level.
It's terrifying that someone could create something comparable to an entire civilization's heritage!
.......
On the other side of the courtyard, the celebrities sat cautiously on cushions, wearing spray-on suits. They weren't wearing any other clothing because it was convenient for changing. But since their faces were visible, they looked alright.
Lin Shuying is used to seeing them as stick figures or characters in tight-fitting suits from foreign science fiction movies she watched in her previous life, but she still feels a little uncomfortable when she comes into contact with them occasionally.
This reminded her of her first encounter with a hairless cat, haha, it wasn't what she imagined.
Soon, the barbecue is plated and placed in running water. The running water makes the plate rotate in circles, and you can take a skewer whenever you want to eat it when it's in front of you. After you finish eating, just put the skewer back on the plate next to you.
The water flow is mechanically controlled and very slow, so there's no worry about people not being able to reach it. This was an improvement by Lin Shuying. She used to think when eating at rotating tables: "If only there were a device that could make the table rotate at a constant speed!" She's the kind of person who always keeps her eyes on the plate in front of her when eating at a rotating table; if it doesn't rotate, she feels a little embarrassed to keep eating the same dish. But if it rotates too fast, she can't reach it.
So a device to control the flow rate was added to this wine cup table. It was a bit pricey, costing 18,000 yuan. But the effect is very good, hehe.
By the time everyone was halfway through the meal, they had all gotten to know each other quite well. Lin Qiaoqiao, a social butterfly, kept the atmosphere lively, getting up every now and then to chat with someone, making the scene very bustling.
Many of the celebrities had collaborated before and quickly became familiar with each other.
"The breeze is so refreshing, I really look forward to being invited again!"