After several waves of cold waves hit, the city became much better behaved.
Lan Xiaoman was wearing a shabby coat, which could not protect him from the severe cold. The biting cold wind made him shiver uncontrollably, and he almost had trouble clicking the mouse.
Three months ago, Lan Xiaoman was a freshman in high school. Now he is hiding in an Internet cafe playing online games, and is being searched all over the house and school.
Before being exposed to online games, Lan Xiaoman was actually a well-behaved child at home and an excellent student in school, especially in mathematics. In junior high school, he was recommended for admission because he won the special prize of the national "Hua Luogeng Cup" Mathematics Grand Prix.
Go to a key middle school in the city and get free tuition and fees.
By chance, Lan Xiaoman came into contact with an online game. He was immediately attracted by the gorgeous pictures, weird characters, and some powerful and weird pets. What surprised him most was the virtual reality of the online game.
In this world, you can freely set your life era, life scenes, and even your birth background. With just a click of the mouse, you can live your own life. Unlike the real world, it is full of traps and intrigues everywhere.
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At first, the school only gave a warning, and then notified the family to impose strict education. However, Lan Xiaoman had been accustomed to a pampered life since she was a child, and she never liked others to interfere in her own affairs.
In the end, the family had no choice but to warn him that they would no longer provide living expenses if he continued like this; the school tried every means to save him in order to increase his chances of getting into higher education, but finally had to give up.
In order to "kick" Lan Xiaoman away, the school used various tricks. In the end, Lan Xiaoman couldn't stand it anymore and decided to drop out of school.
He has already thought of a way out, helping others practice online games and receiving a meager remuneration.
After a month, in addition to three meals a day and other expenses, there was still a thousand yuan left over, which made Lan Xiaoman extremely happy.
In fact, online game power leveling is a very easy thing.
Online game power leveling is to play online games on behalf of other players to help them improve their game character levels or obtain top equipment in exchange for corresponding money. In 2007, the "Online Game Anti-Addiction System" promoted by the country will be the so-called "online game anti-addiction system" after more than five hours of game time.
The experience value and income of "unhealthy" games are counted as 0. At the same time, a new industry - online game power-up has emerged, becoming an alternative way for many young people to make a living nowadays. On the other hand, online game power-up is a virtual item
The trading market provides a large number of products and expands the online game industry chain.
In the online game power leveling industry, they are called "rengguan". They are paid by individuals or companies to help them level up and buy equipment in online games. In the early days, "rengguan" were mostly hired by people who like to play games but have no time.
Practice in order to successfully pass the game. As the game levels up, "weapons" can be traded online and turned into commodities. More and more companies and online studios have begun to intensively hire "people" to turn them into "money-making machines"
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With the rise of online games, the money-making industry of online games is also booming in developing countries, especially in China, which accounts for 80% of the global market. A research report by the University of Manchester in the United Kingdom shows that in developing countries, about
There are 500,000 people making money by selling virtual items in online games to players. This industry called "making money from online games" is developing rapidly. The Chinese market accounts for 80% of this industry, with about 400,000 full-time gamers employed.
The average monthly income is US$145. Although game companies have vigorously cracked down on the trading of virtual items, the industry is still in the ascendant.
From then on, Lan Xiaoman lived and ate in the Internet cafe, and paid the boss a month's Internet fee every month. Because he was a regular customer, the boss even opened a small private room for him, so that Lan Xiaoman had his own space for activities.
However, the good times only existed for two months. Starting from the third month, fewer and fewer players came to Lan Xiaoman for power training, and the money was less than ten yuan a day.
"If this continues, even eating will be a problem." Lan Xiaoman thought to himself.
At the end of the third month, Lan Xiaoman looked at his income. After excluding expenses this month, he still had a rebate of 1,000 yuan.
Lan Xiaoman didn't want to suffer from cold and hunger, but it was not an option to continue like this. He couldn't go back home, not to mention school, so he had to bite the bullet and push forward.
In order to increase his influence, Lan Xiaoman visited various game forums and posted posts asking for power leveling, but he still received very few jobs.
One day, Lan Xiaoman's little penguin moved, and someone sent a message. He opened it and saw that it was sent by a netizen named "Ziwei Zaitian". Lan Xiaoman knew it was a girl when he saw the nickname.
"Hello, is this the power leveling online game post you posted?" Ziwei asked.
"Yes."
"How much does it cost per hour?"
"10 yuan."
There was no reply from the other party. Lan Xiaoman thought she was too expensive and quickly sent it again.
"This is not expensive. Everyone on the Internet knows that I charge the cheapest price."
"How long have you been playing online games?" Lan Xiaoman was surprised that the other party did not discuss this issue.
"It's been about half a year."
"So you are very familiar with online games."
"It can be said that it is a hardcore one. Haha..."
"Oh, so have you ever practiced "Shenwu"?"
""Shenwu"? I have practiced it. Recently, many people have asked me to help with training."
"Okay, no problem, send me your bank account number."
"what?"
"How about I give you some money first, and then you take over the task?"
Such a good thing? Lan Xiaoman really couldn't believe his eyes and quickly sent his bank card number.
The other party responded with a message: "In twenty minutes, the money will be in your account. You go check it and then give me a call to decide whether you will accept the task or not." Then the other party sent a mobile phone
The number is offline.
Lan Xiaoman read the chat history again with some doubts. After he was sure that he would not suffer a loss in this kind of thing, he immediately hung up and walked to the bank closest to the Internet cafe.
Twenty minutes later, Lan Xiaoman inserted his bank card in front of an ATM and pressed the inquiry button.
Looking at the numbers in front of him, Lan Xiaoman couldn't believe his eyes: it actually showed one hundred thousand yuan.
"Oh my God! Isn't this a new type of fraud?" Lan Xiaoman knocked on his head.
At this time, he thought that the other party still had a number, so he quickly ran to a nearby small store and dialed the mysterious number.
"Hey, have you received the money?" As soon as the call was connected, a girl's voice asked immediately.
"I received it, but..."
"Just accept it. Listen, we said before that you want to help us complete a task."
"I promised, but I will never do anything criminal."
"Don't worry, I will never let you commit a crime."
"What exactly is that mission?"
"I will let you know when the time comes. Let's talk in person. We can't tell you on the phone."
"Well, okay, can the money in my card be used?"
"Haha... Of course the money in your card is yours, you can do whatever you like. After the task is completed, I will give you as much as you want."
"Isn't it a trap?"
"Withdraw the money yourself and see if the cash machine will spit out real money?"
Lan Xiaoman really took out a thousand yuan, and looking at the red suns, Lan Xiaoman didn't think it was fake.
"How was it? Did you get it? Is the balance correct?"
"Well, I took it out. The money is not fake." Lan Xiaoman took a deep breath, "Since this task is not a crime, is it dangerous?"
"No, we'll talk about it then." The other party hung up the phone without waiting for Lan Xiaoman's answer.
"Damn it, why is Shanghai so cold at this time? Fortunately, we finally arrived." Looking at the luxurious hotel in front of him, Lan Xiaoman let out a sigh of relief, gave the money to the taxi driver, and walked in.
"Stop, what are you doing?" The guard looked at this mentally ill guy with hair like a hedgehog and a bit of black ash on his face. (The person who was struck by lightning last night just didn't know it today, so he looked a bit sharp.)
The worn-out jeans, and on his butt, you can still see the dirty skin that has not been washed for an unknown period of time. (Actually, this is also due to excessive lightning, which caused his worn-out buttocks to be a little scorched by the electricity, but he still couldn't help it.
Know) According to Jingtian, it is called a beggar suit. According to rumors, the legendary leader of the Beggar Clan also dressed like this.
The security brother's eyes were filled with contempt. This is 2000, not the beginning of the 19th century. China is now a developed country, and everyone can afford a car. Those who wear such shabby clothes can be said to be almost beggars.
Lan Xiaoman couldn't control the look in the security guard's eyes, so he took out a red sun card and handed it over, saying, "This is a tip, no need to look for it."
"Well, I'm really sorry just now. Thank you, boss, please." The security guard quickly opened the door for Lan Xiaoman. After entering, he said to the waiter, "Quick, help the boss register."
"Okay, your work is done." Lan Xiaoman replied.
"Well, please." The security guard quickly withdrew.
"Sir, what kind of room do you need?" the waiter asked.
"Single room, the most expensive."
"The most expensive thing we have here is the presidential suite, which costs 7,000 a night. I'll give you a 20% discount to 5,600..."
"No need for discounts, just the presidential suite."
"Okay, sir, please wait a moment, I will ask someone to take you up right away." The front desk clerk quickly replied with a smile on his face.
Under the guidance of a beautiful waiter, Lan Xiaoman entered a presidential suite.
The room is composed of three different colors: white, blue and red. Each color system includes a bedroom, a living room and a bathroom. In addition, there is also a dining room for guests. Entering this room for the first time
The suite seems to have endless rooms to visit, one after another, as big as a maze. The design style here is mainly based on Southern Europe, and the most amazing thing is the various small furnishings and handicrafts everywhere. It is said that
, these are specially purchased from Spain and are very exotic.
"Okay, here's your tip." Lan Xiaoman took out a red sun and handed it to the waiter, who quickly bowed and exited.
"Ah, it's my turn to enjoy it." Lan Xiaoman sighed.
I haven't showered for a month. Lan Xiaoman's hair has become stiff, the clothes on his body are greasy and make people feel sick, and there is a layer of dirt on his face.
Looking at himself in the mirror, Lan Xiaoman really can't believe that this is him?
He quickly took off his clothes, walked into the bathroom, and washed all the dirty things on his body and in his heart. He wanted to be reborn... (To be continued)