Chapter 7 Forum Posting Promotion
Zhu Yu lowered his head and found that the player kneeling on the ground had an exceptionally young and delicate face.
His soft black curls looked a little messy, as if he had been traveling for a long time. His brown pupils were like a lake, revealing panic and anxiety.
"You don't have to be afraid." Zhu Yu leaned down slightly, and his tone softened inexplicably: "This is a dungeon, there is no danger."
"Underground city..." When Curly heard these two words, his face instantly became more horrified, and he murmured, "Is this really the new base of Red Leaf Umbrella?"
Zhu Yu was stunned. She was also a person who had browsed the forum and had heard of the reputation of the Red Leaf Umbrella Union.
But how did her underground garden become related to the red leaf umbrella?
"Red Leaf Umbrella? Do you think this is their territory?"
Little Curly didn't seem to expect that his mumbling was heard. He looked up at Zhu Yu and stammered:
"I heard from a friend that it seems that only the Red Leaf Umbrella Guild has mastered the art of building a dungeon... and that arrow..."
He raised his hand and gestured, "The arrow pointing down at the entrance to the dungeon is red, so I thought..."
At this point, his voice became quieter and quieter, as if he realized how outrageous his previous guess was. He quickly stood up and patted the dust off his pants:
"Sorry, I misunderstood you. I'm really sorry!"
Zhu Yu looked at his awkward and embarrassed appearance, feeling both helpless and amused:
"It's just a misunderstanding, why don't you come in and have a drink to calm down?"
The little curly-haired boy was stunned for a moment, then nodded, with a hint of embarrassment in his voice: "That's troublesome..."
"Let's go." Zhu Yu waved his hand and turned to walk into the store.
After entering the store, Curly just looked around and showed no particular curiosity about the store's fruit tea menu.
He hurriedly ordered a cup of "Raw Coconut Watermelon", paid the bill, and then found a corner by the window to sit down with the fruit tea.
Zhu Yu glanced at him and found that he was mechanically drinking fruit tea while looking out the window frequently with a slightly frowned brow and obvious worry in his expression, as if he was afraid or waiting for something to happen.
Zhu Yu was not interested in the customer's privacy. She just paid a quick attention and then looked away, continuing to focus on studying the fruit tea menu at hand.
Finally she decided to try the "Coconut Double Bang" first.
The little curly-haired guy over there seemed to be completely lost in his own thoughts, not even noticing that the fruit tea in his hand was almost finished.
It was not until the door of the fruit tea shop was pushed open that he suddenly came to his senses and looked up vigilantly.
Qi Lecheng stepped into the store, and the Erfeng on his shoulder flapped its wings, looking very energetic.
He walked to the counter and sighed to Zhu Yu:
"Shopkeeper, can I order three small dishes separately?"
He raised his hand and pointed at Er Feng on his shoulder, and added with a wry smile:
"I'll give it to you as a midnight snack, otherwise it won't let me sleep well all night."
Zhu Yu couldn't help but laugh. Just as he was about to make a few jokes, he suddenly smelled a faint scent of disinfectant coming from Qi Lecheng.
She raised her eyebrows slightly and asked casually, "Did you go swimming?"
Qi Lecheng was stunned for a moment, then nodded: "Yes, on such a hot day, who can resist the temptation of a swimming pool? And the water quality in the apartment swimming pool is simply ridiculously good, cleaner than any high-end place I have been to before."
Erfeng also shouted, "The water is good! The water is cool! The water is great!"
Hearing the praise from the man and the bird, the smile in Zhu Yu's eyes deepened.
It seems that her ten thousand gold coins were not wasted.
While the two were chatting, three small boxes of individually packaged condiments were quickly packed.
Qi Lecheng happily took the small ingredients and waved to Zhu Yu: "Thank you, goodbye, shop owner!"
After watching him leave, Zhu Yu also got his own cup of "Coconut Double Bang".
She found a straw and inserted it, but out of the corner of her eye she noticed that the little curly-haired boy next to her stood up from his seat and walked towards her hesitantly.
Zhu Yu took a sip of the cold coconut water, looked up and asked:
"What's wrong? Anything else?"
The little curly-haired boy raised his head, bit his lip, and seemed to have mustered up a lot of courage.
He walked up to Zhu Yu and whispered:
"Shopkeeper, I actually have something I want to confess to you..."
"Hmm?" Zhu Yu leaned against the counter and looked at him patiently.
The little curly-haired boy lowered his eyes, tightly holding the empty cup in his hand, and spoke with a hint of guilt:
"My guild is not big, and the players in it are very friendly. But recently, due to a conflict with another guild, the players in our guild were hunted down. My friends and I fled separately, but I was still caught up by a small group of people. The situation was too urgent at the time, and I had no choice but to rush into this dungeon..."
He looked up at Zhu Yu, then lowered his head again, his voice trembling:
"I saw there were other customers in the store just now, and I was afraid that I would cause you trouble because of me."
Upon hearing this, Zhu Yu waved his hand, his tone calm and somewhat soothing:
"It's okay. If you spend money here, you are a guest of the dungeon. I can guarantee your safety."
The little curly-haired boy was stunned, looking at her with wide eyes, his voice filled with unbelievable excitement: "Is it really possible?"
Zhu Yu: "Of course, don't worry."
The tension on Curly's face finally eased a little, and he breathed a sigh of relief: "Thank you, thank you so much..."
Seeing that he looked relaxed, Zhu Yu asked:
"By the way, do you still have no place to stay? Would you like to consider applying for a VIP membership with us? The apartment upstairs has a nice environment and is perfect for rest."
Curly was stunned for a moment: "You have an apartment here?"
Zhu Yu: "Yes, the second floor of the underground city is the apartment floor. There are various room types, and you can choose the right room according to your needs. If you apply for VIP membership, you can enjoy more discounts."
When Curly heard this, a hint of surprise and expectation flashed in his eyes.
Since his abilities were not offensive in any way, he had previously been in charge of the union's financial management.
Therefore, when he fled, most of the union's funds were still in his hands. Combined with his original savings, it can be said that now he has almost nothing except money.
Hearing that this place could provide a quiet place to rest, he recharged one thousand gold coins without hesitation and applied for VIP membership.
Zhu Yu helped him complete the recharge procedure, and pointed to the elevator outside with a smile: "Go directly to the second floor, robot A1 will handle the apartment check-in procedures for you."
Curly nodded repeatedly, thanked her gratefully, and turned to walk towards the elevator.
After watching his back gradually disappear, Zhu Yu turned back to the counter, opened the task panel, and began to check the new task content.
[Side Quest——Countdown: 24h]
1. Post a message on the player forum to promote the dungeon (Progress: 0/1)
2. The post must have more than 1000 views (progress: 0/1000 views)
3. And at least 20 players reply (0/20 replies)
What! ?
When Zhu Yu saw the new side quest, his eyes widened involuntarily.
She could understand the first task.
In fact, even if there was no side quest this time, she had already planned to promote the dungeon on the forum - especially the need to distinguish the Red Leaf Umbrella dungeon from this place, so that no players would mistakenly think that the two were related and cause unnecessary misunderstandings.
But the second and third tasks gave her an inexplicable sense of familiarity.
Zhu Yu’s working man’s DNA was instantly activated.
She sighed, walked out of the store, and went outside to take a few photos.
Then she went back to the fruit tea shop, picked out a few angles that particularly captured the atmosphere, and took pictures of the menu, fruit tea, and seating area.
After a busy period, she opened the player forum and tried hard to recall the eye-catching titles and copywriting skills she had accumulated while working.
After some consideration, she finally edited the post and clicked publish with satisfaction.
Post Title:
[A must-visit place when visiting the Lost City! Missing these = wasting your trip! Fruit tea, self-service vending machines, swimming pools, and super cost-effective apartments, everything you want is here! 】
Post body:
Are you still worried about how to escape the heat in the hot dungeon? Come and have a look! Here you can find not only cool fruit tea and various snacks, but also swimming pool facilities and quiet and comfortable apartment rooms.
Whether you are taking a short break or seeking refuge for a long time, the dungeon can meet your needs. "
(A few high-quality pictures are attached below)
Picture 1: Close-up of the fruit tea shop sign and counter: The sun shines on the transparent fruit tea cup, and the fresh fruit pulp is faintly visible.
The post reads: "Fuck you, fruit tea shop, why did you make me gain 5 pounds in three days (drooling)! These fruit teas are too delicious, I suggest a strict investigation (crying and laughing)!"
Picture 2: Panoramic view of the swimming pool: The swimming pool covers a very large area and the water surface is sparkling.
The post reads: "Life advice: Before leaving the Lost City, you must come here to experience the joy of swimming in a luxurious swimming pool with your friends (laughing)"
Picture 3: A corner of an apartment room: a tidy bed and a bright floor-to-ceiling window, through which a few blooming flowers can be photographed.
The caption reads: "My strategy for choosing a place to stay is already at the next level. With this environment and this price, why would you want a bicycle! (tears)"
Specific location: The north of the Lost City. The red arrow is the entrance to the dungeon!
Watching the post being published successfully, Zhu Yu prayed silently in his heart, hoping that his years of copywriting experience could come in handy, attract enough traffic, and complete the side quest as soon as possible.
[Post a message on the player forum to promote the dungeon (Progress: 1/1) (Completed)]
After hearing the system notification that the first task was completed, she exited the forum page (mainly because the content was too embarrassing and she needed to take a break), and prepared to divert her attention by clicking on a gossip post to relax.
"Shopkeeper."
Just as she was scrolling through the pages, a voice interrupted her.
She looked up and saw the short girl from the four-person group in the second-floor apartment pushed the door open and stood in front of the counter.
Ji Ying looked around the menu of the store, her eyes lingering on the menu that had been updated with many new items, a hint of surprise flashing in her eyes.
After a while she spoke:
"Well, give me a cup of coconut mango, no ice, 50% sugar. And the captain's watermelon Bobo, 70% sugar."
After placing the order, Ji Ying did not leave immediately. Instead, she pretended to be interested in the fruit tea making process and stood by the counter watching the robotic arms busy.
“Ahem!”
Zhu Yu noticed that the girl opposite him suddenly turned pale, and immediately stopped posting and asked with concern: "What's wrong with you? Are you feeling unwell?"
Ji Ying was startled, and quickly waved her hands, forcing a smile:
"It's okay, maybe it's just hypoglycemia."
She took the fruit tea handed to her by Zhu Yu and hurriedly left the shop before Zhu Yu asked more questions.
After returning to the second-floor apartment, Ji Ying locked the door and leaned against it, her chest heaving violently.
She covered her mouth and coughed heavily, then looked down and found a trace of blood on the palm of her hand.
"How could this happen..." Ji Ying murmured to herself.
At this time, Zhao Shu heard the noise and came over and knocked on the door:
"Ji Ying, what's wrong with you?"
Ji Ying opened the door and looked at the captain:
"This time, the backlash was even worse. I tried to get closer to the shop owner, but the result was the same. I found nothing. It was even worse than last time."
Zhao Shu saw the blood on Ji Ying's palm and asked worriedly:
"Backlash? Serious enough to cause vomiting blood?"
Ji Ying nodded, with a hint of confusion and fear in her tone:
"What concerns me most is that the shopkeeper seems to be completely unaware that my ability is testing her... So, what is stopping me from exploring?"
Zhao Shu sighed lightly, raised his hand and rubbed his brow, with obvious helplessness in his tone:
"Forget it. Since this matter has no result, let's not dwell on it anymore. The president just sent a message to severely criticize us, saying that we shouldn't act privately, and also confiscated a week's worth of nutrient solution as punishment."
She paused and continued:
"The president also said that she will come over in person after she finishes the things at hand. Don't try it for now. The backlash of supernatural power will only hurt you."
When Ji Ying heard that the president was coming, a flash of joy flashed across her eyes, but it was soon replaced by guilt. She lowered her head and said softly:
"Yes, I understand. I'm sorry, Captain, I've made you clean up my mess again."
Zhao Shu shook his head and softened his tone: "Take a good rest first and don't mess around anymore. When the president comes, all problems will be solved."
******
"996, why did you come out again?"
It was closing time, Zhu Yu locked the fruit tea shop, and when he passed the counter, he saw System 996 lying on the cash register again.
She picked up the ball of light helplessly, and touched the smooth surface of the cash register. She couldn't help but wonder in her heart: Is it really comfortable to lie on it?
The light ball of 996 shrank a little in Zhu Yu's hand:
"Zhu Yu, the gossip post you just read was so interesting that I couldn't help but come out to take a look."
After hearing this explanation, Zhu Yu held it in his palm with a smile, then turned and walked towards the lounge:
"Okay, let's watch it together after I finish washing up and lie down on the bed!"
******
The next day, after a rare night of good sleep on the soft mattress, Curly rubbed his eyes and took the elevator downstairs with a drowsy feeling that he was not fully awake yet.
After the elevator door slid open, he stepped onto the first floor. When he looked up, he saw several familiar faces looking around at the surrounding environment.
These people had obviously been through a long fight, their clothes were covered in dust and blood, some of them even had wounds on their bodies, but their expressions revealed a sense of relief as if they had survived a disaster.
The little curly-haired boy was stunned for a moment, then his eyes lit up, and his voice was filled with uncontrollable excitement:
"Vice President! You finally found this place!"
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