" You told me that you are a comedian, so why do you have such a sad face every day? You need to cheer up!"
In a thrift store called "Afterlife" in the outer city of New Shanghai, an old man was comforting the store's only customer.
" My family likes to watch your show, we are all your fans, if we don't watch your show every time we eat, the meal won't taste good."
The old man chattered for some time before the young man standing in the corner of the store slowly turned around.
He looks to be in his twenties, casually dressed, with messy hair, not exceptionally handsome, but with an indescribable melancholy aura: "The show I was involved in has been taken off the air, I was fired from the company three days ago."
"It's okay, you're such a good actor, it's not a big deal for us to find work on the set ourselves."
The store owner was very welcoming, but the young man just shrugged when he listened and no longer talked about the topic: "Boss, I've already played all the pre-owned games you have here, are there any more new games that have arrived recently?"
" There are, but in your current situation, I suggest that you do not play the kind of game that is too intense and bloody." The store owner pulled out a black box from the bottom of the counter, which was made of some kind of metal and was very heavy: "Have you ever tried a healing game before?"
"Healing game?"
"It's the kind of game that has heartwarming images, music that soothes, a plot that makes people smile, and records a lot of good moments in life that can bring positive power." The store owner talked and opened the black box, from which he took out a somewhat broken used gaming headset: "Technology is getting more and more developed, but the feeling of happiness and joy is getting less and less. Nowadays, young people have to face all kinds of pressure, a good healing game can relax the body and soul, I think you should try it."
Taking the game headset from the store owner, the young man hesitated for a while before he finally nodded: "Boss, what's the name of this game?"
"The Perfect Life."
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After paying, Han Fei put on his mask and lowered the brim of his hat before walking out of the thrift store with the game headset in his arms, he was not worried that he would be recognized, he simply did not want to make contact with people outside.
After returning to his rental house, Han Fei slowly relaxed, he turned on the TV and randomly tuned a channel, then entered the bathroom and washed his face with the cool water.
After graduating from the New Shanghai Film and Television Academy, he worked very hard every day, aspiring to become a comedian who could bring laughter to everyone.
But sometimes hard work doesn't always pay off. Without any connection, he worked very hard, from backstage to the front of the stage, and finally got the chance to show his face, but for some reason, he was sidelined from the company.
Water droplets slid down his cheeks, Han Fei looked at himself in the mirror, and hooked his hands at the corners of his mouth, trying to use his external force to make him reveal a smile.
He was trying to find new ways to make people laugh every day, but suddenly one day, he found himself unable to smile.
With a soft sigh, Han Fei tore off the sheets of paper posted above the mirror, which were densely filled with the same phrase - "A great actor is a person you are in life."
Walking out of the bathroom, Han Fei came to the desk, he began to survey the game headset on the table.
The game "Perfect Life" is a game he heard about a long time ago, it is rumored to be a deeply immersive virtual reality game
Perfect Life was collaboratively launched by Deep Space Technology and Immortal Pharmaceutical. It is also the first game in the world that simulates the real sense of touch, taste, and smell. The game is known for the rumor that a person can also forever live in it. Even the most ridiculous idea might become a reality because of the foundations laid by these two giants: Deep Space Technology and Immortal Pharmaceutical. After all, the two giants have performed marvels with the emergence of technology and biological and psychological revolutions.
In fact, when the project was first started, this game sparked a lot of debate. In the fields of communication, artificial intelligence, and aviation, Deep Space Technology is a titan. It has been engaged in creative science and technology research with the aim to relocate to space. The Immortal Pharmaceutical Company is a titan in biogenic technology and human neurological engineering, attempting to solve the greatest mysteries of life.
Two top international companies that are not related to the gaming industry are willing to invest a lot of resources in developing a game. Many people in the industry can't figure out their intentions. The game was labeled demonic.
There were mixed reviews about "The Perfect Life" on the internet. Some people think that the game fosters comfort and rehabilitation for those who struggle in everyday life.
The game allows players to recreate and experience different lifestyles in another universe. It is a fabricated paradise on earth, to put it simply, by fulfilling all of your fantasies.
Some allege that this game violated moral and ethical principles. Players would become even more disconnected from the actual world because of this game. The Perfect Life will completely ruin humanity. Some people think it's demonic. Netizens accuse those organizations of being irrational and harboring more malicious intentions.
In fact, since the first test of "Perfect Life", the departments related to the judiciary and ethical construction have been stationed in Deep Space Technology.
While all other games' beta tests involve experienced gamers and professional testers, this game's beta testers are mostly staff from relevant government departments.
From this aspect alone, one can also see the extraordinary nature of this game.
It was Han Fei's first time attempting to play a game with a deep immersion in virtual reality. To be safe, he searched the Internet for a lot of information related to Perfect Life.
Under the involvement and supervision of the relevant departments, Perfect Life has already had five beta tests and three major changes, and just tonight at zero o'clock Perfect Life will have its sixth beta test, and if everything goes well, this test will also be the last one before the public beta.
"The game hasn't been in public beta yet, how did the thrift store owner get the gaming headset? What kinds of inside connections does he have? Also, I read online that Perfect Life doesn't have a gaming headset available for sale, what they developed is called a "space game bin", which is priced twenty times more than an ordinary gaming headset."
After thinking about it, Han Fei felt that he might have been scammed, and the game that came with the headset might just be a counterfeit game with the same name as "Perfect Life".
However, since it has been purchased, Han Fei felt that it was better to try it out.
He hesitated for a second .....
He connected the various cables and put the gaming helmet on his head after seeing the indicator light turn on.
His vision was blocked, darkness enveloped everything, and Han Fei felt as if he had been thrown into a black sea.
He couldn't see anything, but his ears could still hear the sound of the news broadcast on the TV.
"December 31, News - The construction of the New Shanghai Smart City entered its final stage, and the emergence of a fully automated, interconnected smart city that will become a monument in human history."
"December 31, News - The anti-monopoly investigation of multiple countries about Deep Space Technology was launched again."
"December 31, News - In order to preserve the well-being of citizens, our government decided to increase investment in education, science, and technology to unlock more high-tech industries and cultivate more quality talents."
"December 31, News - A severe fire broke out on Antique Street in the outer city of New Shanghai, and many thrift stores were burned down, the possibility of human arson cannot be ruled out."
The sound in his ears was getting fainter and fainter, and at a certain moment, the world in front of Han Fei suddenly turned blood red.
Strange sounds began to appear inside the gaming headset, Han Fei was instinctively a little uncomfortable, and he was about to take off his headset when a sharp pain came from the back of his head as if a steel needle had pierced through his skull and sent something deep into his brain.
"Biological file uploaded successfully, memory file uploaded successfully, neural-connection was successful, primary administrator account activated, authorization number 0000 ..."