There were game boosters in the future world?
Working as a game booster was one of Xie Mingzhe's specialties. Thinking of this, he quickly replied with excitement: "I haven't played Star Card Storm before, but I have many years of experience as a game booster for other games, which has made me familiar with the business. Can I apply for this position?"
The other side asked: "What game?"
Since games like League of Legends and King of Glory didn't exist in this world, Xie Mingzhe didn't dare speak carelessly. He said, "The games I played were popular among smaller crowds, but I have a lot of experience as a game booster. I've learned about Star Card Storm, and I promise I'll master it in two days."
The other side hesitated: "If you haven't played Star Card Storm before, you might lower our efficiency."
Xie Mingzhe quickly compromised: "How about I work as an intern for the first month and accept half of the salary?"
The other side seemed surprised: "You mean you can accept a salary of 1500?"
Xie Mingzhe responded decisively: "Yes!"
Working as an intern was better than nothing. The crystal coin in this world was roughly equivalent to the RMB from the Earth's era. 1500 a month would be enough for a college student to get by, and if he was careful, he could save some money. If he became a full-time employee, he would earn 3000 a month. Not bad at all.
After considering quickly, Xie Mingzhe made up his mind: "I'll work as an intern and accept the 1500 payment for the first month. If I perform well, you can hire me full-time."
The other side replied after a moment: "Come here and try it out. See you at two-thirty in the afternoon."
Xie Mingzhe responded excitedly: "Thanks. I'll be there on time!"
At two-thirty in the afternoon, Xie Mingzhe arrived for the interview, carrying his packed suitcase.
He had imagined the game studio would be a dark, cramped internet cafe, with rows of computers and several men with acne typing emotionlessly on their keyboards.
However, when he arrived at the studio, he was shocked. The rows of rotating chairs and helmets were neatly arranged, with a large virtual LCD screen in the center, displaying constantly updated data.
Surrounded by high-tech equipment, Xie Mingzhe felt like he was in the space station of a sci-fi movie.
A young man, around twenty-seven or twenty-eight, approached, cigarette hanging from his lips. His messy hair and wrinkled shirt made him look like he had just rolled out of bed. The dark circles under his eyes showed signs of lack of sleep. He looked at Xie Mingzhe, who was curiously observing his surroundings, as though he were an alien, and asked, "You're the one who's never played Star Card Storm but applied for the job?"
Xie Mingzhe, undeterred, nodded. "I haven't played Star Card Storm, but I've provided boosting services for other games. I have a lot of experience in this field and will learn quickly."
The young man laughed aloud, as if hearing the funniest joke.
Xie Mingzhe wasn't embarrassed. He met the man's gaze and said, "I'll give it a try. If I'm not competent, I'll leave. But please give me a chance."
His earnest and determined eyes moved the man. He waved at Xie Mingzhe and said, "Alright, come over here. It's not hard to gather in-game materials. After practicing a few times under our guidance, you'll be fine."
The man led Xie Mingzhe to the next room and handed him a brand-new helmet. "Since you have boosting experience, you should know the rules of the business. We need to complete tasks for our clients as quickly as possible, so you must become very familiar with this game."
Xie Mingzhe nodded enthusiastically, "Got it."
The helmet was sophisticated, so Xie Mingzhe carefully studied it for a moment to understand how to use it. He then asked, "What should I call you?"
When the man heard Xie Mingzhe address him as "elder brother," he relaxed and said, "My surname is Chen. Everyone calls me Brother Chen, and you can too. What's your name?"
"Xie Mingzhe, but you can call me Xiao Xie." Xie Mingzhe's nickname was "Azhe," but since it was their first meeting, he thought it was better for Brother Chen to call him Xiao Xie instead.
"Xiao Xie, register an account and experience the game on your own. This game isn't complicated. You should be able to learn the basics in a few hours," Brother Chen said. "If you've got a handle on the rules by 9 PM, come to me."
Xie Mingzhe agreed with a cheerful "ooh" and carefully put on the helmet.
Once the helmet was on, the world in front of his eyes rapidly changed. A few lines of text floated in the air, presenting a login screen for various games—it seemed that this helmet could connect to most holographic games. Star Card Storm was listed at the top, showcasing its prominence in the gaming world.
Xie Mingzhe clicked on Star Card Storm.
A system sound rang out in a cheerful, high-pitched voice, sounding like a seven-year-old boy: "Welcome to the magical Star Card world! This is your first time logging into the game. Please create your account and bind your identity number."
Xie Mingzhe quickly followed the instructions to create his account.
System sound: "Please choose your character name and create your image in the Star Card world."
His real-life image was instantly imported into the game screen, appearing as if it were a reflection in a mirror. Xie Mingzhe was impressed by the advanced technology.
He certainly wasn't going to play in the game with his real image. After all, what if he ran into someone he knew?
After a moment's thought, Xie Mingzhe decided to make some changes to his avatar's appearance—10 centimeters shorter, 30 pounds heavier, and added a beard. He was now a chubby uncle with a friendly smile.
As for his character name, to make it more approachable, Xie Mingzhe casually named him "Uncle Chubby."
Little did he know, this name would cause quite a stir in the Star Card Storm world.