Chapter 407 Building Bridges
Meng Qingyin always believed that the main system existed independently, possessing the highest authority in the road survival game, capable of planning any activity and controlling the behavior of all systems.
In retrospect, the so-called "main system" is just a name; in essence, it is still the God.
Every decision executed by the main system is a collective decision made by the gods.
Does the faction that leans towards the opposing side to the players mean that the gods are also going to abandon them, the players?
But why is that?
The gods created this game and brought all eligible humans into it, so why are they now abandoning them?
Meng Qingyin just couldn't understand it.
She messaged 007 again: "Is there any possibility that the 'adults' might change their minds and side with the players? Also, what prompted them to abandon the players?"
007 is in a dilemma: [I'm just a beginner in the system, and I don't know the "adults'" decisions. I only know that there are internal disagreements about how to treat players. But considering the current situation, it seems more "adults" are going to abandon the players.]
Meng Qingyin did not continue to make things difficult for 007.
She always felt that there must be a reason why the gods suddenly changed their attitude.
As for the reason...
Even if she racked her brains, she couldn't possibly come up with it.
But she had a guess about this event.
The gods may still be observing whether to completely abandon these players.
If they had truly decided to abandon the players, the players would have been dead long ago.
Since the players are still in good health and can participate in this event, it might just be a "test" from the gods for all the players.
If the "test" is passed, the players will have a chance to continue to survive.
If the "test" fails, all players will likely be wiped out.
However, she didn't know what kind of outcome the gods wanted to see.
Furthermore, she wasn't sure if her guess was correct.
Regardless of what the gods are thinking, this event may determine their very survival, and must be treated with utmost care.
Meng Qingyin was filled with thoughts and felt somewhat constrained for a moment.
Helpless, she could only carefully read through the activity introduction that 007 had just sent.
The main purpose of this activity is to cross the cliff, and there are three ways to do so.
The options are either to build a bridge, pay tolls, or modify the vehicles.
However, the first two methods can be reduced to one: building a bridge.
Building a bridge requires a team with a bridge construction permit; otherwise, the builders will bear the corresponding responsibility in the event of a safety accident.
The key point is that the event introduction does not explain how to obtain or take the exam for the so-called "bridge construction permit," which players need to figure out on their own.
As for modifying vehicles, it's also unclear what items or materials are needed; players will have to explore that themselves.
Meng Qingyin tried to customize a "bridge construction permit" at the Magic Tower Shop. It was possible to customize one, but the price was really steep.
[Bridge Construction Permit: This permit allows for bridge construction. Note: All workers involved in bridge construction must hold this permit; otherwise, the bridge will be treated as a "dangerous bridge," and the builder will bear all safety responsibilities. Price: 10,000 gold coins.]
Meng Qingyin gasped.
In other words, anyone involved in bridge construction must hold a bridge construction permit, and obviously, building a bridge cannot be done by one person alone.
To assemble a bridge-building team, you'll need engineers, technicians, safety personnel, and several workers. The permits alone will cost tens of thousands of gold coins, and that's a conservative estimate.
Meng Qingyin also commissioned vehicle modification tools, which cost a whopping 100,000 gold coins.
Is this leaving no way out for the players?
Meng Qingyin told herself to stay calm. No, there must be another way!
If the gods truly abandoned the players, there would be no need for them to create a special event; they have faster ways.
Now that this event has been launched, there must be a way to complete it!
Do the gods want to see how they complete an impossible mission?
Meng Qingyin tried to guess the gods' intentions, but the more she thought about it, the more constrained she felt, as if her thoughts were being imprisoned.
Finally, she shook her head and stopped guessing the gods' intentions for the time being, treating these activities as ordinary events.
Sometimes, overthinking can make you hesitant and indecisive.
Meng Qingyin calmed down and pondered how to break the deadlock.
Suddenly, she remembered something, opened her friends chat, and found her contact list.
I spotted the familiar nickname "AAA Bridge Construction Team A Niu" with almost no effort.
Meng Qingyin sent a message to the other party: "Brother Tie Niu, does every worker in your construction team have a bridge construction permit?"
Li Tieniu quickly replied: "We have them all. These are the necessary permits for construction. Our construction team has all the necessary documents."
Suppressing her surprise, Meng Qingyin asked again, "Does your construction team have any projects in progress lately?"
AAA Bridge Construction Team's Ah Niu: "Sigh, ever since the amusement park incident, I've become a bit paranoid, seeing everyone as having ill intentions, and always wanting to thoroughly understand the other party's background before starting work. So... I've been idle."
Mengmeng: "Brother Tie Niu, I want to hire you to build a bridge!"
With existing construction teams available, she had absolutely no need to set up her own.
At that time, all you need to do is pay Tie Niu's construction team a hiring fee, as well as material costs and other expenses. Compared to the tens of thousands of yuan spent on buying the certificate, it will definitely save you a lot!
Moreover, once the bridge is built, she can collect "bridge fees"—she gets paid whenever other players cross the bridge!
AAA Bridge Construction Team Member A Niu: "Great! We can come anytime!"
...
In just half an hour, Li Tieniu's construction team appeared on the highway where Meng Qingyin was.
When it came to the cost, Li Tieniu really wanted to just say it would be free.
Although he was the head of the construction team, he couldn't let his brothers do the work but not get paid.
Meng Qingyin naturally understood his predicament and immediately said, "Brother Tie Niu, we'll go with the market price, and I'm even willing to pay a little more. It'll just require everyone to work hard to get the job done."
Li Tieniu was filled with shame. "Xiao Meng, I know you're in a hurry. We'll speed up the construction."
Meng Qingyin: "But we still need to ensure quality and quantity, and safety comes first."
“That’s for sure,” Li Tieniu assured him repeatedly, “We will absolutely not cut corners.”
Meng Qingyin had no doubts about Li Tieniu. "How many days do you estimate it will take to complete?"
Li Tieniu had someone measure the width of the cliff and said very professionally, "Based on past experience, the estimated construction period is three days. If we work a little faster, we estimate it can be passed in two and a half days."
Meng Qingyin reiterated, "Yes, safety first."
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