Chapter 69 New Friends

If I were to ask you, what is the happiest thing to do after coming to the interstellar world?

In addition to raising pets, opening stores, and live streaming, the most fun thing is holographic games.

Holographic gaming is a holographic technology that uses gaming cabins or gaming helmets to connect nerves, brain waves and other controls, allowing players to experience different gaming worlds in an immersive way.

The flow of time in holographic games is different from that in real life, more than twice as fast as in the real world. Therefore, many people are willing to invest their free time in games.

For the people of the Federation, holographic games are not just a way to kill time. More often, they are an excellent helper to improve abilities and exercise physical fitness.

For most children in the Federation, their first encounter with mechanical devices like mechas and aircraft wasn't in an expensive mecha simulator, but rather in a holographic game. While it couldn't compare to the practical training at a Federation military academy, training in a holographic environment could still improve one's mental strength.

Because of this, mecha competitive holographic online games have always topped the popularity list, and no other type of game can pull it off the altar.

Before attending the offline event, Tong Wanwan bought a gaming pod. However, the game she played most wasn't the top-ranked competitive game "New Century," but rather the easy-to-play, yet popular business simulation game "Town." The difference is clear from the name alone.

This simulated town is huge, and players are all its residents. Unlike other life simulation games, "Town" is very free-flowing, with high playability and exploration. Many players have been playing the game since its release and still haven't quit, precisely because there are still many hidden achievements and gameplay waiting to be discovered.

In addition, the most important point is that in the game, the money earned from NPCs or other players, such as opening shops, helping newcomers complete novice construction tasks, etc., can be exchanged for real star coins at a certain ratio.

Therefore, whether it is a PVX player who likes to accumulate achievements, see the scenery, and enjoy the simulated life, or a PVG player who is diligent in making money, or a love-type player who focuses on finding a partner and improving NPC favorability, they all have a special liking for this holographic game.

Tong Wanwan had been playing Town for a while, and she'd already owned two properties in the city center: a cafe and a flower shop, both of which were prospering. As a hands-off owner who loved exploring "new maps," she was solely responsible for handing off the recipes for drinks and desserts she'd found and mixed to hired NPC staff. Every day, after logging in and finishing up her shop duties, she'd happily take off on her little spaceship to explore the outskirts of town.

In "Town", she learned how to fly an aircraft and also learned the basics of mecha, and most importantly... she made two new friends during her travels.

The two new girls I met—Lili and Davina—were both incredibly interesting. Lili was straightforward and efficient, while Davina was a lively and lively person with a plethora of friends. The three of them met outdoors during an exploration activity in "Town" and instantly hit it off. Not only did they become neighbors in the game, but they also standardized their daily playtime.

However, every time they were having a great time, a "little guest" would suddenly appear and interrupt their time together.

Just like now——

"Beep!" A translucent virtual screen popped up in mid-air, connecting to the real world outside the game. They raised their heads slightly and could only see: a pair of innocent, round golden eyes and a cute, half-nose appeared on the large screen.

Apparently, a small animal was lying on the game cabin, triggering the communication function on it.

Lili raised her eyebrows, her eyes teasing: "Wanwan, your little lion nanny is here to persuade you to log off again."

The first time she saw the little lion's head appear on the screen, she and Davina were both startled. They had seen many players accidentally have their pets touch the touch screen. But... this one at Tong Wanwan's house was different.

It wasn't just a one-time "accidental" button; it kept pressing it every day. Every time the game reached two hours, Tong Wanwan's screen would light up, revealing half a furry head and half a white lion face, and it would come directly in front of them.

After watching for a while, Lily and Davina felt that the roles of master and pet had been reversed. Tong Wanwan became the playful pet, and the little white lion became the worried little master.

"Is it time?" Tong Wanwan met the gaze of the little white lion. It narrowed its eyes, and the meaning of urging was very obvious.

Tong Wanwan didn't know whether to laugh or cry: "Cancan, wait for me for ten more minutes, I'll be out soon."

She thought that Mr. Marshal was too strict. He didn't play games himself, and he didn't allow others to play for too long.

The little white lion, having received the promise, turned off the link, and the transparent screen standing in the air also disappeared.

"Wanwan," Lili continued her work, looking at the blueprints and assembling the materials while chatting, "Actually, I met you at the Star Network meetup."

Davina smiled and agreed: "I went too~"

Tong Wanwan was stunned, suddenly remembering that Lily and Davina both loved mecha PK. And on the popularity list, holographic competitive players accounted for half of the total.

"I went to see Master Falcon." Lily's eyes lit up when she mentioned her idol. "He's so cool! I want a mecha like his, too. Here, Wanwan, look at this rough design I revised five times before finalizing."

Mecha… Tong Wanwan looked at the blueprint Lili had drawn, a look of wonder in her eyes, “Lili, do you want to make one yourself?”

"Yes," Lily nodded. She loved the feeling of controlling the mecha to run, fly, and fight, but she also liked to calm down and create her own mecha bit by bit. "I'll make a small one first. If it works, I'll buy the materials in real life and make a 1:1 scale version."

"Come on!" Tong Wanwan smiled, looking forward to Lili's final result. "Can I come and see it when it's done?"

The short-haired girl smiled brightly: "Of course."

"Do you have time this weekend?" Davina said while Tong Wanwan was still online. "If you are free, let's go shopping and eat together. I know a really delicious restaurant and I can take you there!"

"I can," Lily thought for a moment and said, "My home is only half an hour away from the city center."

Tong Wanwan didn't even need to be considered. Her home was near the central area, and it only took a few moments to get there by hovercraft.

She thought about how the pet shop would be closed for a day every weekend for various reasons, so she said confidently, "I'm free too."

Davina smiled happily: "See you this weekend!"

The joy of meeting someone in person is truly unimaginable.

(End of this chapter)