June 1, 2024, GamingJoy venue in Jiang City.
Every year on opening day, the place would be bustling with activity as major gaming companies took turns setting up their stages to promote their latest and greatest releases. One could generally gauge which title gamers were most excited about based on the size of the crowd gathered around. However, this year was somewhat special; many of the big companies' booths were relatively deserted, with throngs of people crowding around an obscure company's spot, blocking the aisles completely.
"Excuse me, let me through, please!" Lu Ming pushed his way through the dense crowd and finally squeezed up to the edge of the stage, raising his trial pass to the official staff, "I'm here for the trial play!"
These words immediately drew countless envious glances.
"Damn, he actually has a trial pass!"
"How come I never get chosen?"
