This Game Is Too Realistic

Bustling streets.

Stopping in front of a unique stall, Chen Yutong curiously picked up a mushroom and looked at it for a long time. He really didn't see any clues, so he brought it close to his nose.

However, her actions caused a misunderstanding in Crow Crow, who quickly stood up and stopped her.

"This mushroom is not for eating."

"I know...just smell it."

Of course Chen Yutong knew that this mushroom was inedible.

The round red umbrella, the flat and short pole, and the umbrella are also decorated with round dots. No matter how you look at it, it is a highly poisonous species.

What's even more strange to her is that this thing feels like rubber when pinched, and it actually smells particularly fragrant.

Seeing the confused expression on her face, Crow Crow smiled awkwardly and explained patiently.

"This is a rubber mushroom. I picked it up in the forest in the Elm District. Survivors nearby usually make it into brooches, buttons or hairpins."

"It's incredible... mushrooms can actually produce rubber!" Chen Yutong's eyes became more intense.

"I heard that a factory has recently begun to use it to refine rubber. Although there is still a gap in quality and performance compared to our Dilat rubber, the yield is quite amazing, and artificial breeding is not difficult. Except for the Camu tree In addition, the rubber for many of our tires is provided by this thing.”

"It's amazing... I have never seen this kind of mushroom in Wandering Swamp." Chen Yutong said with emotion.

Of course.

Maybe no one would notice even if they saw it by chance.

Each expedition of the exploration team has a clear goal, and when they are not on duty, they are also very busy and cannot have time to wander around.

"Humph." Crow Crow raised the corners of his mouth proudly.

This feat was enshrined in the Hall of Fame long ago.

In fact, this is indeed worthy of praise. She is the most enthusiastic about collecting mushroom illustrated books. If it were not for this unexpected discovery, the alliance's rubber production value would definitely not grow as fast as the steel production value.

"If you're interested, just buy it and study it," Lao Yi smiled, looked at Ya Ya and continued, "How much does it cost?"

"5 silver coins!"

Taking the silver coin from Lao Dong's hand, Crow Crow's eyes widened with a smile, and he even enthusiastically helped Chen Yutong, who was not very interested, put on his homemade mushroom hairpin.

The red color scheme is really versatile, and it doesn’t feel out of place when pinned on light brown hair. Instead, it adds a bit of liveliness and playfulness.

Looking at himself in the mirror, Chen Yutong touched his hair with his fingers in embarrassment, feeling that it didn't match his temperament.

"Would it be a little inappropriate for me?"

"How is that possible?" Lao Ji said with a smile, "It would be weird for a girl your age not to dress up."

"This gentleman is very good at talking!"

The crow boss narrowed his eyebrows, and Chen Yutong, who was standing next to him, coughed slightly uninterestedly.

"I can't be considered a girl at my age..."

However.

She really liked this gift.

Whether in terms of research value or aesthetics, it struck a point of interest in her heart.

Not even just the gift itself.

Including the process of selecting on the street, and the charming smile of the boss lady when she put on the accessories herself...

No matter whether it was the ten years in the survivor colony or the ten years in the academy, she had never experienced this kind of indescribable leisure and contentment.

Originally she just wanted to come here for a visit.

At this moment, it was the first time that I felt like I wanted to blend in here.

I really want to share this joy with my former teammates...

Snow Island would probably be more suitable for such brightly colored accessories than me.

Touching the outline of the hairpin with his index finger, Chen Yutong said casually.

"It cost you money."

Lao Ji, who was walking next to him, smiled and said.

"It's okay, it's only 5 silver coins, so it's not a waste."

Although the manager didn't give him any funds for the task, he didn't have to worry about this small amount of money.

To put it another way, the tracked vehicle they got from the Beacon Team cost more than this, and it was their duty to help her integrate into the work here.

Chen Yutong lowered his head and thought for a while, then suddenly said.

"Here...if you want to work, where should you go?"

Lao Ji recalled the following.

"There is an employment registration office in the city hall. After you fill in the information, we will help you arrange a job as soon as possible. The subdistrict office can also check the vacant positions nearby... Don't worry about your ability. I'm afraid the scientific research team will grab it. Looking for someone."

"I'm not that powerful... I'm just an E-class prospector."

"We don't value status, we value ability more." Looking at Chen Yutong, who looked slightly embarrassed, Lao Yi gave her an encouraging look, "I believe you can do it!"

"Then... let me try it." Chen Yutong hesitated for a moment and nodded.

Her major is AI and information technology like Jiang Xuezhou, but she feels that her professional level is much inferior to that of Xiao Jiang.

Otherwise, I would not be able to become a researcher forever.

However, the old man didn't care about this at all. He didn't mention work at all along the way. He just took her shopping everywhere to pick out some things she needed for her daily life.

For example, a change of clothes, a towel for washing, or even a bedding for sleeping.

Although he only planned to buy a little at first, Lao Yi thought that he might as well buy them all at once, so he bought a lot without realizing it.

In this way, the time came to evening without realizing it.

Looking at the big and small bags in her hands, Lao Yi suddenly remembered that she had just arrived in the alliance and she didn't have a place to stay.

he said slightly embarrassed.

"Sorry...I just remembered that you don't have a place to stay."

"It's okay." Chen Yutong couldn't help but snorted and said with a smile, "I also forgot..."

It is somewhat inconvenient to bring people to your home.

On the one hand, he basically used it as a warehouse and there wasn't even a bed. On the other hand, he was afraid that others would misunderstand him.

So, Lao Qi carried the big and small bags he bought and took her to the hotel in Jianlu Town, not far from the trading post.

Different from the last time I came here, the lobby area of ​​this hotel feels wider and there are many more tables inside.

I heard that in order to solve the problem of tight housing supply, the boss here simply bought the warehouse next to the hotel and converted it into a slightly higher-grade small one-story apartment for those who have certain needs for a living environment. of merchants.

It is said that it was sponsored by a guest from Ideal City, and the designer hired was a resident of Vault 404.

In a sense, this hotel is like a piece of amber. Although it was formed not long ago, it has witnessed the growth of the alliance.

From the original small wooden house reserved for the residents of Jilu Town, it has grown to over a thousand square meters. The only thing that remains unchanged is the smell of fireworks here.

Merchants and survivors traveling from north to south would choose to rest here, chatting about rumors and intelligence brought from afar while changing cups and cups.

But it's just evening now, and it's still a while before the bustling time. There are only a few people eating in the lobby.

From the moment he walked into the lobby, Chen Yutong looked around curiously.

There are no facilities like hotels in the college, and there is no concept of "the hotel lobby becomes a beer hall at night".

For fear of being noticed by wastelanders with pseudo-technological prosthetics, the exploration team on duty rarely stayed in survivor settlements outside the jurisdiction of the Science and Technology Committee. They would rather sleep on cars or make beds on the ground in caves.

"Come down from the front line?" Old Man Hook, who was sitting behind the bar, asked with a smile as he watched Lao Ji cross the threshold and walk into the hotel lobby.

"I just came back... open a room in the backyard for me, so I can live alone."

Old Hook looked at him in surprise.

"Hey, you are quite well informed. I was just planning to introduce it to you, but you knew it first."

Lao Ji smiled and said nothing.

Of course he wouldn't say that they have a place called "Official Forum".

At that time, they were sharing the battle situation on the front line on the forum, and live professional players were also sharing the changes on the rear.

You can find this kind of thing by just searching on the official forum.

A rolled-up account book was pulled out from under the counter, and Old Hook spread it out on the counter.

"I have to register...does this lady live?"

"Yeah." Chen Yutong, who was not familiar with the rules here, nodded slightly nervously.

Although she is not a shy person, she still subconsciously talks a lot less in a strange environment.

Old Hook was about to ask her with a smile if she had any requirements for the accommodation environment, but Old Jin standing aside spoke first.

"Please help me choose a quieter and cleaner room."

"Hey, which one at the corner is the most spacious? Are you renting it long-term or short-term?"

"Let's rent it long-term. The deposit will be credited to my account."

"no problem!"

After asking the guest's name and origin, Old Hook wrote two strokes in the book skillfully.

When he learned that she came from the Wandering Swamp, the old man had a look of surprise on his face, but he didn't ask any more questions. He took out two keys with house numbers and threw them on the table.

Lao Ji gave both keys to Chen Yutong.

Looking at the two of them with a smile, Old Hook put his arm on the counter and continued.

"You're welcome to stay here. I'll ask the service to take you to your room. Would you like to have something to eat? Today's recommended dishes are the variant rhino ribs and garlic roasted potatoes."

"Mutant rhino ribs?!"

Just halfway through speaking, Chen Yutong suddenly realized that his voice was a bit loud. Although no one paid attention here, she still felt embarrassed and lowered her voice and whispered.

"Can the mutated rhino...be eaten?"

There were many alien species in the Wandering Swamp, but she had never heard of anyone eating those things.

Ordinary survivors do not have the ability to hunt exotic species. The major survivor settlements abide by the Science and Technology Committee's teachings and will not include them in their recipes, and there are not enough spices to cover up their taste. Colleges that pay attention to nutrition points will not eat these things.

However, she heard the captain mention once that the meat of some exotic species is more delicious than it looks on the market, but there are some risks when eating it.

Old Hook laughed and said proudly.

"Of course. If you stay here for a long time, you will know that there are no alien species that cannot be eaten, only people who cannot eat them."

In the past, they would not eat many different species.

But since Vault 404 was unsealed, as the residents of the Vault developed various food processing methods, the monsters and cleavage crabs within a few dozen square meters were almost eaten to extinction by them.

"Don't listen to his bragging. There are still a lot of things you can't eat."

Looking at Chen Yutong who was swallowing his saliva, Lao Yi coughed lightly and picked up the menu on the counter.

"Cream mashed potatoes, braised beef with two heads of mushrooms, mapo tofu, fish-flavored shredded pork... and rice, let's start with these."

This guy couldn't move his legs when he heard about eating.

But it was already time for dinner, and he felt a little hungry.

"You didn't order any of the recommended dishes."

Old Hook complained, took a look at the menu, and sent it to the kitchen through the small window covered with a curtain.

Then he looked at Lao Dong.

"Would you like something to drink?"

Before Lao Ji could speak, Chen Yutong said expectantly.

"Is there Coke and vodka?"

"Coke and vodka? Of course..."

Looking at the expectant girl, Old Hook was stunned for a moment, and suddenly understood something, and then a very understanding smile appeared on his face, "Oh, um... I probably understand what you mean, guest. Do you want to try our special cocktail?”

"Special cocktail?" Chen Yutong asked confused.

"Yes, it's very popular recently... and the residents of the shelter are thinking about how to drink it."

Seeing the expectant expression on Chen Yutong's face, Lao Ji remembered that he had promised to buy her a drink before, so he coughed lightly and said.

"Have a drink."

Old Hook smiled slightly.

"Hey!"

After ordering a beer for himself, Lao Yi took Chen Yutong and sat at the wooden table near the bar.

Looking at the waiter who sent the luggage to the room, Chen Yutong thought about spending money today, looked at the old man and said with a smile.

"Today...thank you. When I find a job and earn G points - I mean silver coins, I will pay you back."

Looking at the uninterested Chen Yutong, Lao Ji smiled and said.

"Don't say such things, this little money won't save you."

It was rare to meet an NPC friend with whom I could chat for a long time, and besides, he was abducted by him (from the Alliance), so it was impossible for him to just leave the person here and ignore him.

And he always felt that she was very similar to him.

Although the original intention and process are completely different, both of them are the type of people who pay more attention to the "meaning of life" than living themselves.

Perhaps it was precisely because of this that they could chat like this without any problems.

Even a week ago, they were still fighting on the battlefield for different positions.

At this time, Lisa came over with a dinner plate.

She was wearing a waiter's dress designed by a rattan hut, and her light brown hair was tied with a gray headband.

After a period of adaptation, the little girl has become accustomed to the life here, and the smile on her face is much brighter than when she first came here.

"Sir, please order beer and sleepy black tea."

Hearing the last word, the old man who was drinking water almost spat out a mouthful of tea. He coughed dryly and choked for a long time before he recovered.

"Who picked this name?!"

Lisa stared blankly at the old man who had an exaggerated reaction. She hugged the dinner plate in her hand and said slightly panicked.

"I don't know... I heard that he is a resident of a certain shelter? Well... is there anything wrong with this name?"

"No, no, I'm sorry, I heard wrong..."

Even if there is a problem with this, it’s not easy to explain.

Under the puzzled gazes of Chen Yutong and Lisa, Lao Jin reached for the napkin in embarrassment and wiped his mouth.

In fact, you can guess without asking.

The tail is not here.

That can only be mosquitoes.

Seeing that there was no one who needed her help, Lisa leaned down slightly, then turned around and got busy while holding the dinner plate.

Different from the old man's reaction, Chen Yutong seemed to be very interested in the name of this special cocktail. He stared at the crystal clear cup curiously and leaned in with his nose to smell it.

"Is this wine drinkable? Unbelievable..."

Incredible was probably the word she said the most today.

"But why is it called sleepy black tea? Is it added with tea polyphenols?"

"It has nothing to do with tea... Anyway, this is what I'm telling you: vodka and coke, you should take it easy when you drink it. This thing is suitable for novices because it is easy to drink. After all, the base liquor is a strong drink. If you drink too much, I'll get there."

Looking at Ms. Chen who was about to take a sip and try it, Lao Ji reminded her seriously.

Chen Yutong took a small sip and frowned slightly.

“Special taste.”

A little weird.

Take another bite.

Watching the chicken peck at rice as if tasting Chen Yutong, Lao Ji took a sip of beer and said jokingly.

"To be honest, I really don't want to live there... Your technology should be better than that of the company, right? But it feels like a monk with strict discipline to me."

"Monk?" Chen Yutong was stunned for a moment, having never heard of this term before.

"Servant of God, priest, or ascetic monk? In short, it means something similar to 㱕." Laoji tried to explain using the 㱕 vocabulary in Renlian dialect.

"Ascetic monk..."

Putting down the wine glass in his hand, Chen Yutong held his chin and thought seriously for a moment before answering rigorously.

"It may indeed be difficult before entering the academy, but life in the academy is actually not difficult. On the contrary, it is very wealthy."

Lao Dongqi asked.

"Where is it reflected?"

Chen Yutong thought for a while and said.

"At least in my experience there has never been a shortage of food and consumer goods, and there are only a few special items that need to be ordered."

Lao Ji nodded.

Think about it too.

After all, the academy also holds the largest number of black boxes in the entire wasteland.

In addition to black boxes, they also lack production technology and methods.

The primary and secondary products are completely supplied by the survivor settlements under the Science and Technology Committee. The materials are distributed under the overall coordination of the Foreign Affairs Department of the college and are highly targeted at scientific researchers.

At least the researchers at the academy will never be poor.

After listening to Chen Yutong's words, Lao Qi suddenly realized that this academy did not seem to be as "weak" as he thought.

Even stronger than he thought.

They have a complete organizational structure and talent selection system. Every individual who can enter this large and rigorous organization is undoubtedly an expert.

The abundant material supply allows them to focus on the work at hand. The G score limits an individual's proportion of wealth in society to a certain extent, while the K score ensures that every gear in the system is in the right position and in the right place. Work in the same way.

Those survivors who failed to become researchers or whose majors are not suitable may indeed have a harder time, but after all, this is a system designed by researchers, and the first priority should be to meet the needs of researchers, and there is nothing we can do about it.

This organization not only has a clear structure, but also has a clear action plan and goals - that is, to do everything possible to recover the legacy of the Prosperity Era before resources are exhausted!

After completing this goal, they will go to more distant worlds to open up territories and continue the fire of civilization.

Although this ideal sounds grand, I always feel that if they really take that step, human civilization may only have one scientific research ship left in this game world.

He doesn't quite understand those big principles.

But he knows that if he uses a match to light a cigarette today, he may switch to a lighter tomorrow, but it is not a critical day and he will never want to quit smoking.

Touching the wine glass with his index finger, Chen Yutong murmured memories while sorting out the fragments in the corner of his memory.

"...The academy is very taboo about waste and meaningless use of resources. According to Dr. Conclusion's calculations, at the current rate of resource consumption on this planet, the legacy of the Era of Prosperity will not be enough to sustain it for two centuries at most."

When she said this, she suddenly felt a little guilty in her heart.

But after hearing [her] words, Lao Dong smiled.

"He can count this?"

Chen Yutong nodded slightly.

"He is the wisest, most knowledgeable, and most visionary man on the planet."

Lao Ji said casually.

"Then does he know when winter ended?"

Chen Yutong was slightly stunned.

"Then...I'm not sure."

Lao Ji clinked glasses with her, grinned and said.

"Really? It seems that you doctors are not omnipotent. I don't think you should think too much about it. Things will be discussed two centuries later. People who live in the present should take care of the people in the present. I think That's enough."

Maybe he remembered something, but Chen Yutong, who had just opened his mouth, suddenly stopped talking and nodded thoughtfully.

"Maybe you are right."

Sumptuous delicacies were quickly served on the table.

Chen Yutong, who had a serious look on his face just now, was soon attracted by the intoxicating aroma of stewed meat.

There's also mashed potatoes on the side.

"What, what is this?! Why does it happen so many times!" She dragged her chin with her left hand, her voice distorted by excitement.

"Mashed potatoes... In the past, we used hyena fat to boil oil and mix it with croissant potatoes to make mashed potatoes. Now that the conditions have changed, it seems to have been replaced by potatoes and butter."

After all, she is a girl who is not experienced in the world and cannot resist the temptation of delicious food.

Watching Chen Yutong wolfing down the food, Lao Yi couldn't help but smile. Seeing that she was already able to use chopsticks proficiently without his own help, he turned his attention to the lobby in the distance.

The night outside was getting darker and darker, and the hotel lobby was becoming lively.

Looking at the growing crowd of people and the overflowing beer foam, the corner of Lao Yi's mouth couldn't help but curl up with a smile, and he took a satisfied sip of beer.

Whenever he sits here, his heart feels extremely fulfilled.

Although he is a virtual life, he can clearly feel the indescribable feeling that the world needs him.

He can see with his eyes, and he strives to bring change to the world and prosperity to the alliance that belongs to them all.

Everything here is not his fault, but everything is inseparable from their brave fighting on the front line, life and death.

Here is the daily routine of his guardianship!

Lao Yi's thoughts couldn't help but wander far away, thinking of what this place would look like many years from now.

At this time, he suddenly noticed that when the last delicacy was put on the wooden table, Lisa did not move away, but stood beside him without hesitating to speak.

Vaguely guessing something, he said in a gentle tone.

"What's the matter?"

The little girl nodded slightly and summoned up the courage to ask.

"Um, the pangolin...is he still hungry?"

She had been speaking fluently before, but after mentioning that name, she suddenly started to stutter.

"He..."

Lao Yi's eyes were a little subtle.

This guy seems not to be satisfied with Cole Wei's "favor" recently, and has hooked up with a beautiful reporter from Triumph City.

Of course, this was probably because the guy was being teased and was bragging.

After all, in the eyes of the vast majority of Weilant people, other races are just cattle. Unless that beauty has a unique taste, there is no way she would favor a "native".

Unable to bear to see [that cute face] stained with disappointment, Lao Ji took a sip of beer and talked nonsense under the influence of alcohol.

"He is very brave and is our helper. Thanks to him, the battle is going very smoothly. If we go quickly... you should be able to see him before the end of the year."

There was no doubt about what he said, and Lisa's eyes shone with hope.

"Can you tell me more about him?"

Although he expected to hear this sentence, Lao Dong still felt a little dizzy.

How glorious can this undercover job be?

The key is that it's too sensitive and he won't tell the inside story!

No way.

I can only make it up.

Seeing the eyes of all the people around him looking towards this side, Lao Dong sighed quietly in his heart and started talking.

"To talk about the victory at Oasis No. 3, we have to mention Highland No. 330, and to talk about Highland No. 330, we have to start with a bowl of chicken soup that brought charcoal in the snow..."