RNP Page 17
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After Bai Zhi fell into a deep sleep, in reality, players discovered that a new event had suddenly been launched on the Starry Sky Railway after 12 noon.
This surprised them greatly, since the server had only been open for a short time and everyone had a strong desire to explore. Moreover, each event offered rich rewards waiting for them to claim.
"Angelica's wondrous adventure?"
Upon seeing the event's name, streamer Yingyue muttered something to herself, then casually opened the event page, where the event description read:
Bai Zhi saw some interesting things in her dream...
Without hesitation, Yingyue immediately accepted the event quest.
After accepting the event quest, the game screen suddenly shifts to the Starry Sky Train, where March 7th is holding Bai Zhi, eating popcorn, and watching a movie projection on the wall.
"Long, long ago, there was a planet that was struck by a terrible cold wave. People could only survive by building enormous heating towers..."
The game's visuals slowly progressed, and Bai Zhi, who was asleep in the scene, frowned involuntarily upon hearing the sounds from the movie, as if she had encountered something strange.
Then, the scene completely changed, and the map instantly switched to a snowy area.
"What is this place?"
Looking at the snow-covered landscape ahead, Bai Zhi couldn't help but frown. She clearly remembered that she had been negotiating with people from the Interstellar Peace Company when she suddenly became sleepy, and now she was here when she opened her eyes.
Could I have been kidnapped?
[You are now entering the game's story mode. You are currently in a dream scenario. Your actions here will become part of your character's storyline. You can also see real-time comments and feedback from other players.]
"Huh? Wasn't it supposed to be over after I made my choice? Why is there this whole plot twist?!"
Connect the dots! Let me connect them!
Bai Zhi helplessly scratched her head. This required her to perform, which was quite difficult for her.
After all, although she was a college student in her previous life, she didn't major in drama.
Fine, I'll perform then. I'll give it my all for the system points!
However, we still need to determine where this place is.
Bai Zhi took a deep breath and started walking forward, but she stopped after only a few steps.
Because she remembered something important: if the points acquisition for The Wandering Earth had ended before, then after the temporary artifacts were recycled, the Dragon Talisman on her body should still be locked.
Thinking of this, Bai Zhi brought up the system interface.
Fortunately, even in a dream, the system interface can still be accessed.
Without much hesitation, Bai Zhi directly chose to unlock with the talisman.
To Bai Zhi's delight, unlocking LV2 required exactly 150 points.
"Hmm...this feeling is really strange."
The moment the dragon talisman was unlocked, Bai Zhi felt completely at ease, as if she had found her true self again with the unlocking of the dragon talisman.
Although she was a member of the Vidyadhara clan before, she didn't have a deep sense of being a dragon descendant. But after the dragon talisman was activated, Bai Zhi actually felt a strange sense of pride gradually emerging in her heart.
That's a mindset that looks down on ordinary people.
Wow, Angelica dahurica is so cute!
【Of course my wife is adorable!!】
[I can't hold back anymore. I want Bai Zhi to stomp me to the ground, then stare at me fiercely with her red vertical pupils, and finally whip me again and again~]
Don't drive past the barbershop!
[Such a lovely dragon girl, if she married me, and then I died in just a few decades because I'm a short-lived species, she would definitely be heartbroken, hehehe. Just imagining her throwing herself on my body and crying, and then regretting it for the rest of her life, makes me unable to hold back my tears.]
Looking at the barrage of comments flashing across her screen, Bai Zhi rolled her eyes speechlessly. These guys are really the same as always, and that last one, where did that ghost come from?
Who turned you into this? Was it miHoYo?
Shaking her head, Bai Zhi ignored the comments and continued walking forward. After a few minutes, she saw a place that felt very familiar.
It was a place resembling the end of a canyon, and with the snow-covered landscape, Bai Zhi wondered if she had arrived at Yalilo 6.
Just walk forward and you'll see Belberg, nestled in a basin.
With this wonderful anticipation, Bai Zhi took this step.
The scene before her eyes was indeed full of steampunk style. However, the city of Beloborg that Bai Zhi had imagined did not appear. Instead, a small steam tower that had shrunk many times over appeared.
Many people dressed in rough worker's clothes were gathered there, seemingly warming themselves by the fire.
"Why does this look so familiar...?"
Bai Zhi touched her chin and, without hesitation, jumped off the edge.
After all, this was a dream, and she had already been leveled up. Although level 20 wasn't high, jumping from a height was no problem for her.
As soon as Bai Zhi approached the small steam tower, a man wearing a top hat came to greet her.
"Oh, my dear lord, you have finally arrived. The cold wave is growing stronger, and we need your leadership to get through this desperate apocalypse."
"what?"
Bai Zhi looked at this person with some confusion.
The man seemed somewhat puzzled by Bai Zhi's reaction, but he still patiently explained, "During this period, a cold wave inexplicably swept across the world, freezing cities and covering the earth with snow. You built this steam heating tower and recruited these people to establish a settlement here. Have you forgotten?"
After hearing these introductions, Bai Zhi suddenly realized why it looked so familiar—wasn't this the background from the game Frostpunk?
Can this plot and setting really be used as the storyline for her character?
Will Old Mi really not get criticized?
[Ding! The relevant background information will be automatically rationalized, and no one will question the similarity of the background.]
"...Fine, you're the system, whatever you say goes."
Seeing this response, what else could Bai Zhi say but give the system a thumbs up?
"So, what do I need to do now?"
Bai Zhi looked at this person.
"It's very simple. All you need to do is guide us in building the heating pipes and assign the right people to collect the necessary materials. Of course, as a great dragonborn, it would be even better if you could occasionally step in to help people solve some of their problems yourself."
After hearing this, Bai Zhi frowned deeply. She wasn't an architecture student; instructing her on building heating pipes was simply making things difficult for her.
Before Bai Zhi could voice her doubts, the man handed her a map.
"Lady Baizhi, this is the planning map. Once you have completed the planning map, we can begin construction. A roster has also been attached. You can use the roster to assign suitable people to collect materials."
"what?"
The moment Bai Zhi received the planning map, she was speechless, because the map immediately turned into a game interface, displaying the construction of various pipes and heat values. All she had to do was connect the appropriate lines.
"The sense of déjà vu is so strong, this dream is too perfunctory."
Bai Zhi ruthlessly complained, "This is obviously just the Jinren Alley's management system that was directly taken over."
Players watching on screen laughed when they heard Bai Zhi's sarcastic remark.
[Haha, it seems Little Angelica knows she's dreaming.]
Of course! A normal planning project wouldn't just be about connecting wires and calling it a day.
[The complaints are down-to-earth; the love comes from porcelain.]
Stop talking, let me connect already! I love playing simulation games!
Compared to serious planning, this kind of connection is indeed very simple. Not only does Bai Zhi think so, but the players who are playing the game also think so. They easily solved the heating pipes and formed a perfect solution.
"Here you go." After connecting the lines, Bai Zhi easily handed the planning map to the other party.
But the other party did not accept it, and instead shook their head repeatedly.
"Your Excellency Baizhi, have you forgotten the roster next to you? It contains the workers' demands. If you don't address them, it could lead to a work slump."
"Roster request...."
Upon hearing this, Bai Zhi suddenly had a bad feeling. She had played the game Frostpunk before, and the game was famous for its various troublemakers, including those who insisted on experiencing the ultimate harmony of life in sub-zero temperatures, or those who demanded duels and entertainment in such low temperatures.
It highlights something utterly incomprehensible.
Could it be that in this dream too...?
34. A heavy blow against troublemakers.
"Let me see what they're actually asking for?"
Despite her bad feeling, Bai Zhi still opened the roster.
Upon opening the package, Bai Zhi was speechless. The first thing she saw was a requirement to work 8 hours a day.
Do you think these demands are reasonable?
Bai Zhi asked the man.
"Of course it's reasonable; ensuring everyone has an 8-hour workday is necessary."
The man nodded without hesitation.
Even knowing this might be the answer, Bai Zhi couldn't help but roll her eyes. "So, do you think this counts as work? We're building shelters to withstand the cold wave, and you're asking me for 8 hours at a time like this?"
"Which is more important, life or an 8-hour workday?"
"Life is important, but the 8-hour workday is also important. Respected Lady Baizhi, please think of a solution."
The man bowed very humbly, but his words showed no sign of yielding.
[Hahaha, this is hilarious! They're demanding 8 hours a day at a time like this!]
[If I were in Bai Zhi's position, I would have punched this guy right away. He'd be dead by now, and you're still talking about this?]
[This dream is so outrageous! How could a normal person persist in these things under such circumstances?]
Bai Zhi took a deep breath and clenched her fists. "Are you sure you want to persist?"
"This is a condition that must be insisted upon, dear lady!"
"Alright, then I'll show you my solution!"
After Bai Zhi finished speaking, she swung her flaming fist and smashed it into the face of the guiding NPC, sending him flying into the sky like a fiery meteor.
"Alright, that's settled now. If we can't solve the problem, can't we at least solve the person?"
Watching the shooting star fly backwards, Bai Zhi nodded in satisfaction. Since it was just a dream, there was no need to worry too much. She could just rush through.
If these guys are really like that troublemaker simulator, then violence might be the best solution.
Wow, Bai Zhi is so violent!
[A violent loli, I love it!]
[Hehe, Bai Zhi's little fists are so white and tender, they must smell as sweet as milk. If they could hit my face, I'd feel so good!]
【Zhitianyi! 】
[Open the gate, Cloud Cavalry!]
Ignoring the outrageous comments, Bai Zhi went to the front of the steam tower, where the workers immediately gathered around.
"Lady Baizhi, please grant our request. Once it is granted, we will begin work immediately."
Before Bai Zhi could say anything, a worker wearing glasses immediately said, "We hope to build a tavern here. After all, working in this cold place requires some entertainment, and alcohol is the perfect choice."
Another person immediately stepped forward, "Lady Baizhi, besides the tavern, we also need a proper canteen to ensure sufficient and abundant food, which will help boost the workers' morale."
Hearing this, Bai Zhi was so angry she laughed, and the players were equally shocked.
【Holy crap, is this a post-apocalyptic survival game?】
I don't even dare to ask for so much at work.
[Xiao Baizhi's dream is too outrageous! What did she go through to dream of such bizarre things?]
However, Bai Zhi did not refuse directly, but said, "I will consider your matter carefully, but first we need to set up heating in the surrounding area, right? Then we can talk about other things."