At 9 a.m. on Monday, Lu Zhixing returned to his dormitory.
The dormitory for first-year male students majoring in game design at Jinghai University is in Building 7, while Lu Zhixing’s dormitory is on the fourth floor, and the dormitory number is 404.
This dormitory number is not particularly auspicious, especially for game design majors. However, as a staunch materialist, Lu Zhixing doesn't care much about these, but finds it quite interesting.
In this way, when introducing to other students, you can pat your chest and say proudly: I am from dormitory 404!
It sounds quite interesting.
There is only one professional class this morning, which is from 10 o'clock to 12 o'clock, so students do not need to get up very early. They can sleep until they wake up naturally and then go to class calmly.
The accommodation environment of Jinghai University is among the best among domestic universities. The dormitory has a four-person room with a bed and a table. The beds, desks and cabinets are all new. Air conditioners and TVs are also installed.
This accommodation environment alone attracts many freshmen to apply every year.
"Hey, it's good morning, Brother Lu. I was just worried that you would forget to go to class, so I wanted to call you."
The speaker has a passerby face and wears round glasses.
His name is Liu Bo, he is the dormitory manager of dormitory 404, he has a good relationship with Lu Zhixing, he is down-to-earth and hard-working, he is versatile, and he plays the guitar well.
Lu Zhixing threw the three pancakes he was holding over: "You guys haven't had breakfast yet."
He bought this on the way when he left the Internet cafe and passed the north gate of the school in the morning.
Liu Bo suddenly beamed: "Brother Lu still understands us, thank you very much!"
The other two roommates had also finished what they were doing. They each said thank you and then took the pancakes and ate them.
Looking at his three roommates, Lu Zhixing couldn't help but sigh:
Dormitory 404 is really full of talents.
In addition to Lu Zhixing and Liu Bo, the other two roommates are named Zhao Haoyan and Lu Yixiao.
Zhao Haoyan is a tall man with very developed motor cells, but it's a pity that his brain doesn't work very well.
Lu Yixiao is a natural comedian. He has a very festive face and is very eloquent. He has been selected for the debate team and can be the host.
"By the way, Brother Lu, what are you busy with this weekend?" Liu Bo asked while eating pancakes.
Lu Zhixing packed up the teaching materials for class on his desk: "I went to my brother's Internet cafe to help. What about you?"
Liu Bo looked at Zhao Haoyan, who had almost finished his pancakes: "In addition to playing basketball this weekend, Lao Zhao is playing games in the dormitory."
Lu Zhixing: "Oh? Has it been upgraded to silver?"
Liu Bo shook his head: "No, it's wrong."
Lu Zhixing was shocked: "Ah? Bronze can still drop a rank? Isn't this the lowest rank?"
Liu Bo was also a little nervous: "Brother Lu, didn't you read the news? The ranking system was updated this weekend, and the black iron rank was just added. The official said that the adjustment of the ranking mechanism is to further subdivide the levels. For ordinary players,
It should be easier to get higher scores, so Lao Zhao played without sleep and food for two days, but he didn't expect..."
Zhao Haoyan felt sad: "Stop talking! The official is targeting me!"
He turned his grief into appetite, ate the remaining pancakes in one bite, and then drank "tons, tons, tons" while holding the kettle.
Speaking of this, Liu Bo suddenly thought of something and looked at his watch: "Oh, by the way, there must be a lot of people in the professional class today. Lao Zhao, please go and save a seat for us first. We will arrive soon."
Zhao Haoyan stood up and said, "Okay! I will definitely give you a great location in our dormitory!"
After saying that, he left in a hurry.
Liu Bo looked at Lu Yixiao again: "As for Mr. Lu, he went to work as a wedding master of ceremonies on the weekend and made hundreds of dollars. Let him treat us later!"
Lu Zhixing couldn't help but be in awe: "Okay, Mr. Lu, you can be the master of ceremonies? The bride and groom don't smile when they look at your face, right?"
Lu Yixiao was a little unhappy: "What are you talking about? I'm a professional! The bride and groom looked at my face, of course..."
Liu Bo was a little surprised: "Hey, is there really no laughter?"
Lu Yixiao broke through instantly: "Of course it was a laugh! But it doesn't matter, the wedding is about celebration, and it also relieves the tension of the bride and groom, so this is an advantage for me.
"I'll treat you when we go to a restaurant tonight!"
Normally, the price of a wedding emcee is quite high, and the economic level of each place is different. The most expensive emcee can even earn several thousand yuan per session.
But Lu Yixiao is still a college student after all, so the price for guest hosting is very low, usually fluctuating around 500 to 800.
But for students, this is still a huge sum of money, which can help improve the food in the entire dormitory.
Lu Zhixing looked at Liu Bo again: "What about you?"
Liu Bo sighed silently: "I went to participate in the audition for the college show."
Lu Zhixing: "Then what? Did you advance?"
Liu Bo shook his head: "How could it be possible to advance? Of course he was kicked out!"
Lu Yixiao seemed to have known about this for a long time, and he complained for him: "If it is brushed off, then it is obviously a shady case!"
After listening to the two people's introductions one by one, Lu Zhixing roughly pieced together the original story of the matter.
"High School Show" is a popular variety show hosted by Chang Teng TV. It has been in its third season so far, and its popularity continues.
This variety show is still in the form of an audition, but it targets a rather special group: only high school students and college students.
That’s why it’s called “College Show.”
Moreover, the college show is divided into three different tracks, namely singing, dancing, and acting. Each track invites industry celebrities to serve as instructors.
Compared with other variety shows with a single track, the content of the college show is richer, and contestants can also choose a more suitable track based on their own strengths.
Many colleges and universities have audition venues, and Keihai University even arranged a main venue. Many students participated in the audition with the mentality of giving it a try.
Although Liu Bo has an ordinary face, he is very talented. His guitar skills are enough to pass the Conservatory of Music.
As for why he finally chose the game design major instead of the music major, in his own words: First, because he prefers game design, which is a dream, and second, because here he can compete with others and it is easier to chase beautiful women.
Senior sister.
After all, in music conservatories, there are many big guys everywhere. Being able to play the guitar is no big deal, but in other conservatories, it is different. It is a perfect skill to attract girls.
In response, the other three people in the dormitory said: What you said makes sense, and we simply cannot refute it!
In everyone's opinion, Liu Bo's playing and singing skills are absolutely fine. Not to mention entering the finals of the college show, he is always a sure winner in the auditions.
Unexpectedly, the auditions for this show are quite unreliable. The final quota is determined by online voting. You have to rely on your ability to get votes, and you can even directly spend money to win votes.
Liu Bo had no money or connections, so he was squeezed out of his place by others.
After that, the staff of the show privately hinted that there are two ways to directly enter the semi-finals. One is to sign a contract with a brokerage company, and the other is to spend 250,000 to buy a spot and go straight to the finals.
The contract content of the brokerage company is worse than a deed of sale. Not only does it last for ten years, but it also has high liquidated damages.
Therefore, Liu Bo refused and decided never to have anything to do with such a stinky program.
…
After hearing this, Lu Zhixing sighed with emotion: "I have long heard that these domestic variety shows have a lot of shady stories, but I didn't expect that there would be shady stories during the audition stage?"
Lu Yixiao was also filled with indignation: "Who says it's not the case! But it's normal to think about it. The 'College Show' is already in its third season. It's so popular that there's no shortage of people to participate. In order to maximize profits, the organizers, of course, have to
Find ways to squeeze money and water from the contestants.
"The organizer must have interests with those brokerage companies. The ten-year cheating contract is obviously casting a wide net, trapping every one they can.
"It's a pity that these shady information cannot be posted online at all. Once posted, it will be deleted immediately. Public relations. Even if it can be spread on a small scale, there is no way to prove the authenticity.
"There are so many twists and turns in the audition stage, and I don't know what I'll be like in the main competition stage."
Liu Bo quickly changed the subject: "Okay, okay, this is just a sideshow, let's turn the page. I didn't have any expectations for this. Instead of participating in this talent show to be used as a toy for capital, I might as well prepare for the academy.
It’s the welcome party, and I’m trying to seduce a few seniors at the party!”
Lu Zhixing and Lu Yixiao nodded sharply: "It's true."
It has to be said that Liu Bo did have a very long-term plan on this point. When he was applying for the major, he had already thought of using his guitar skills to tease his seniors at the orientation party, which made everyone feel ashamed.
Lu Yixiao suddenly thought of something: "By the way, did you play a new game this weekend? It's called "Zen"."
Liu Bo was stunned for a moment: "Cicada? Got it?"
Lu Yixiao was a little speechless: "Zen! Zen of practicing Zen. This game is quite outrageous. It looks like a cheating game and plays like a cheating game..."
Liu Bo was a little confused: "It looks like a cheating game, and it plays like a cheating game. Isn't that a cheating game?"
Lu Yixiao shook his head: "That's the problem! Although players can only play as trees, mountains, rocks, etc., the ratings have been rising since the release, and now they all have rave reviews. It can be said to be the most popular recently.
Indie game!”
Liu Bo was surprised: "Is there such a thing? Can a junk game also receive rave reviews?"
Lu Yixiao was quite emotional: "Yeah, I thought it was incredible at first, but after playing it myself, I found that this game, how should I say, has something to it.
"Many people on the Internet have analyzed it, and it does contain a lot of philosophy, such as 'seeing yourself, seeing the world, and seeing all living beings.' Many people also say that playing this game really gives them insights into life.
"Of course, it's hard to say whether these so-called insights are real or fake, but in any case, the producer who can make such a game can be regarded as a genius..."
Liu Bo opened the official game platform and found this game.
“Hey guys, they’ve entered the top ten of this week’s independent game sales list. How much does it cost? Is it tens of thousands?
"Jealousy makes me change beyond recognition! You said that we are still majoring in game design after all. Why can't we come up with this kind of game?"
Lu Yixiao sighed: "This kind of thing depends on talent. It's just like writing songs. How many people with a professional background can't write a good song in their life, but some music amateurs can write classic songs that touch people's hearts.
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"I can only say that this is a pure talent, you can't accept it!"
Lu Zhixing listened silently, feeling very comfortable.
Tell me more, I'd love to hear it!
Liu Bo asked curiously: "Who is the creator of this game? Has anyone found him?"
Lu Yixiao shook his head: "No. Now I only know that this person seems to be in Jinghai. His nickname is 'Stranger'. Maybe he is a foreigner who lives in Jinghai permanently?"
Lu Zhixing couldn't help but smile. Is there any need to guess at this kind of thing? It's far away, but it's right in front of you!
Stop pretending, I’m showing off my cards, I’m that mediocre game design genius!
Lu Zhixing coughed twice: "Actually, this is about..."
However, just when Lu Zhixing was about to share this joy with his two roommates, he heard Lu Yixiao speak at the same time.
"but……
"There is an online anchor who photographed someone who appears to be the producer in the park."