Chapter 208: Not Even Pretending Anymore
Liang Xueyao felt a jolt.
He hadn’t expected his mother to be worried to this extent.
Nowadays, this game was causing a huge stir on Weibo, and many people were surely paying attention.
Liang Xueyao was playing it himself, so his mother must have sensed something.
Plus, the person who came today had a too-obvious aura.
Liang Xueyao knew that losing a leg wasn’t just painful for him, but also for his mother.
She now didn’t want him to take any more risks.
Thinking this, Liang Xueyao pushed his wheelchair over and gently hugged his mother, “Mom, don’t worry, I’m fine. I’m just playing a game. I haven’t agreed to anything they asked. The equipment replacement is a unified requirement; it’s not just me.”
This was the first hug Liang Xueyao had given Liang Mu since his accident.
She couldn’t remember how long it had been since she had a calm conversation and heart-to-heart talk with her son like this.
Liang Mu’s eyes couldn’t help but turn red.
“But this game…”
With so much commotion outside, they weren’t living in ancient times; how could they not know the peculiar nature of such a game?
She was truly afraid that this game of unknown origin would trap her son inside.
“Mom, it’s okay,” Liang Xueyao showed a smile. “This game is really fun. Others can’t even get a qualification if they want one; your son is a lucky one. Moreover, with the technology of this game, even if something were to happen, our entire Blue Star would probably struggle to cope. If we don’t seize the initiative, and this game opens in the overseas market, it would be extremely disadvantageous for us.”
Hearing her son’s considerations.
Liang Mu still sighed softly.
“Fine, go play.”
At least, she saw a smile on her son’s face that she hadn’t seen before.
Should she let him live in pain, or let him fall into some unknown danger?
Liang Mu didn’t know either; at least for now, she didn’t dare make that choice.
If…
“Is this game really that fun?” Liang Mu couldn’t help but think of the praise and hype on Weibo. “Is it really like Second Life?”
Liang Xueyao’s eyes lit up. “It’s really like going to another world, Mom. You can’t imagine the sense of realism, the immersion. I… in that world, I am a very healthy person.”
Hearing this, Liang Mu’s heart twitched.
Finally, she made up her mind.
“Next time if there are qualifications available, tell me, and I’ll try it too.”
Liang Xueyao was extremely excited. “Okay.”
If his mother could enter the game and enjoy another life, that would also be a good thing.
His mother was a typical lady from a prominent family; she had never done anything out of line in her life.
She was excellent, but she spent the first half of her life for her husband and the second half for her son. It was the choice many women of that era made, following the general environment.
Now that she was willing to make a fresh change, Liang Xueyao naturally supported it.
Liang Mu finally smiled sincerely. “Then go ahead. I won’t bother you when you’re free.”
She knew this game required long hours of being online, and her son was so engrossed he barely had time to log off.
But seeing his physical condition improving, Liang Mu really couldn’t find a reason to stop him.
Since that was the case, she would go along and see, see that wondrous world.
——
“Hello Miss Dongfang Wanqiu, we are XX Supermarket. Recently, our supermarket is holding a member appreciation event and randomly selects names from our members. Congratulations, you are our first prize winner and can receive a Feiyun Brand luxury VR Simulation Pod equipment for free. We can deliver it to your door. Are you home now?”
Dongfang Wanqiu received this call while cooking instant noodles after logging off, and her brain immediately crashed for about three seconds.
“You mean, the XX Supermarket downstairs from XX Residential Area, the one whose boss is famously stingy and never gives anything away, the XX Supermarket? The one that was fined for selling expired food even after it had expired?”
The other party: “…Uh, yes. Our boss has learned from the last lesson and has recently mended his ways.”
“…”
Dongfang Wanqiu habitually adjusted her glasses. “I don’t have money. Go scam someone else.”
“Miss Dongfang Wanqiu, please believe us, you have indeed won a prize. The prize has actually been delivered downstairs to your residential area. The security guards are here. You can come down and see. If you think we are scammers, you can call the police anytime.”
“You can also check the equipment number on the Feiyun official website, or consult their official store.”
Dongfang Wanqiu frowned slightly.
Scammers these days are so brazen?
Dongfang Wanqiu hung up the phone and dialed the property management’s quick line. The security guard at the door answered. Dongfang Wanqiu asked about the matter, and the security guard said there was indeed someone at the door carrying a very large box and waiting.
Dongfang Wanqiu was a bit suspicious but still chose to go downstairs.
The security in this residential area was quite good. She had only moved in recently, specifically to play games well.
The previous place was too close to her company, which made her feel too agitated.
The rent was prepaid by Han Tian for her.
Anyway, she would be working for Han Tian from now on.
Upon reaching the ground floor, Dongfang Wanqiu fell silent for a moment.
There were indeed several people standing at the entrance, looking like staff. But her observation skills had recently improved, and she didn’t miss the unified movement of their postures when they saw her coming down.
Their previously relaxed stances immediately became upright.
Then, as if realizing something, they quickly relaxed again.
“…”
She knew this day would come eventually, but she didn’t expect to be targeted so soon.
It seemed this game was already under surveillance.
A large box was placed on the ground, and a beautiful woman immediately stepped forward.
“Hello, are you Miss Dongfang Wanqiu? Your equipment is here. You can sign to receive it, or you can verify on the spot if it’s an official Feiyun Brand product.”
Feiyun was quite a well-known domestic technology brand in China.
They did indeed produce VR equipment.
Dongfang Wanqiu: “…”
666 They weren’t even pretending anymore.
She had a membership registered at that supermarket, but she hadn’t registered her photo or home address, had she?
Although big data had long since exposed everything these days.
Dongfang Wanqiu said nothing, took the receipt, and saw no issues.
If she didn’t sign, they would probably find other methods.
She said no more. They offered to carry the new equipment upstairs to install it, and she didn’t object.
Why refuse something the country gave away for free!
The security guard at the entrance was a bit envious. “Girl, you’re really lucky to win such a big prize.”
Dongfang Wanqiu pulled at the corner of her mouth and smiled.
After entering the elevator, four men stood in standard postures, even subconsciously standing towards the back, leaving the largest space for Dongfang Wanqiu and the woman leading them.
Dongfang Wanqiu glanced at the woman’s tiger’s mouth, where there was a thick callus.
Curiously, she asked, “Did you guys manage to get a qualification?”
In fact, they were also curious if the national team had sent anyone to play.
Han Tian had suspected a few, but there was no evidence yet.
Woman: “…”
