Interstellar Travel: Becoming a Dress-Up Game Designer

Chapter 30

There is no phoenix among the birds that pay homage to the phoenix!

"Boss, I really want to give the game a bad review..."

He even wants to duel with the boss...

Lin Shuying said while stepping on the sewing machine, "Sure, it's not like I'll miss you."

If one more person gives a bad review, will the game's rating become one or five stars?

It's all about zero eggs, as long as there are players.

Although Lin Shuying doesn't read game reviews and almost never replies to player comments, a huge zero pops up on the game's main page every time the game is updated, which is very eye-catching.

The gaming platform even gave it a label: Worst Game of the Year?

The game "Royal Trash King" still has so many players.........

Think about it, learn from the many internet celebrities and idols of the past. Being famous for being infamous is still being famous, as long as you can make money.

The saying goes, "It doesn't matter if it's a black cat or a white cat, as long as it catches mice, it's a good cat," hehe.

Zhang Zhongxia returned dejectedly and continued playing the game.

Every time I see a sycamore tree, I think of a golden phoenix, but then the boss says there are no phoenixes!

I wonder how players felt when they finally discovered they didn't have Phoenix. It's like the disappointment of a long-term online relationship that turns out to be with an 80-year-old woman in real life.

The phoenix is ​​gone...

Professor Lin's research findings have had a significant impact on players. I was exhausted from grinding birds lately and was experiencing a period of fatigue. But seeing the research video and all the different kinds of birds in it instantly gave me renewed motivation.

What you can see is always more tempting than what you can't see, especially since many players are highly motivated just by looking at pictures once they have a target in mind.

"I want the Snowy Owl! Don't try to take it from me, nobody can take it from me!"

"The snowy owl is so cute, I suspect its face is hurting me."

"Nobody's fighting over it. It's all about skill and luck. What's all the fuss about?"

"A real man keeps a giant eagle. This bird is really imposing; it could be a mount, right?"

"Acquire all birds that I don't own."

"We'll buy white peacocks at a high price. The price is negotiable, we'll talk about it anytime."

"A giant eagle! A giant eagle!"

"Does nobody want a red-bellied pheasant? I caught five, and I have three available for sale."

"want!!"

"want!"

"Yes, yes!"

Many players have discovered that selling birds can actually be a profitable business.

If you're lucky, you can earn several months' salary, which motivates you even more to catch birds.

In the game's chat channel, many players take the time to share screenshots.

I've been so busy catching birds lately that I completely forgot to post pictures.

No, you shouldn't. You should show off beautiful things.

"Contact me if you want a Snowy Owl. I have three for sale, 8,000 Star Coins each. (Picture attached)"

The picture shows two rows of snowy owls, twenty-three in total. Three of them are darker and are circled in red with the word "for sale".

"Upstairs, that's too expensive. You can catch it for free in the game, and you're reselling it for eight thousand?"

"Did you collect them from others at a low price and are now selling them at a high price?"

"Absolutely! This is incredible luck! They caught more than twenty of them. It's outrageous."

The player replied: "I didn't buy them at a low price, I caught them all myself. I love snowy owls, and I only caught this kind of bird, but those three had too many black spots and were too ugly, so I had to sell them. It takes me most of the day to catch one, so selling it for 8,000 isn't unreasonable, right? This kind of bird is rare to begin with. Also, it's already sold out, no more stock."

She would have to release over a hundred birds to catch just one, and then feed it 25 times to finally get it. Eight thousand is a very cheap price, isn't it?

Standing under the sycamore tree, handing out birdseed, I realized I'd only managed to catch twenty-three adorable snowy owls after suffering a muscle strain. If those three hadn't been so unappealing to my taste, I wouldn't have sold them.

But it's really lucrative...

"Wow, that was fast! Which rich person made the move?"

"Newly acquired three snowy owls, pictures available. Other birds are also welcome, please name your price."

In the picture, the three black snowy owls from before have moved into their new home with the player's other birds. The picture also shows a golden pheasant, a bird of paradise, a paradise flycatcher, a red-crowned crane, and a black swan!

The birds are kept on the waterside pavilions and covered bridges of Xiaoyi Residence, black swans are in the water, and all around are various flowers. They were probably grown in the garden.

"Wow, another hidden tycoon has appeared."

"Oh my, showing off birds! I'll join in too. (Video)"

In the video, a large plum blossom forest is in the background. The player, dressed in a white schoolgirl-style cheongsam, runs through the trees. She turns gracefully, her long hair flowing, and cups her hands to her mouth, calling out, "Yo yo yo~".

A flapping sound came from afar, and countless birds flew in, each clutching a small handful of plum blossom petals in its claws, before releasing them above the player.

Petals fluttered down, and the player twirled in the rain of petals, her skirt billowing as she danced with them.

Countless birds flew around her, and soon feathers filled the air. When the player stopped, a feather gently landed on her nose. She reached out and picked it up, smiling sweetly…

Such a beauty could topple cities; even the most stunningly beautiful woman could not compare.

"Ahhhh, what an amazing scene!"

"Add me as a friend, add me as a friend, let me take a picture for 500!"

"What kind of bird is this? It looks so elegant."

"I want to take a picture, add me as a friend, I want to take a picture!!"

"These are pigeons, here's a picture. The designer created eight varieties, and I especially love the Lady, White Fantail, and Hibiscus."

The picture shows more than fifty birds, including eighteen ladybirds, nineteen white-tailed pheasants, and thirteen hibiscus.

The ladies all have spotted wings and white feathers, while the round, glutinous rice balls have rose-like crests on their heads. With short beaks, big black eyes, and a tilted head, they gaze adorably at the camera, incredibly cute.

The tail is entirely white, and when it opens, it resembles a fan. Two of them together create a perfect romantic combination: lovers, hearts, white, elegant curves, and beautiful streamlined bodies.

The fan tail also comes in other colors, but this player probably filtered out the other colors.

Hibiscus comes in many colors, including black, yellow, white, and gray vests, all in solid colors.

Its body is covered in long, curly fur that sways in the slightest breeze.

The most striking feature is that the hibiscus's tail is meticulously curled, making it exquisite and graceful.

"My mecha marshal, pigeons are so beautiful!"

"Aren't birds of paradise beautiful? No arguments, here are the pictures!"

The picture shows a large flock of birds of paradise of various colors standing in a row, their silky tails drooping down, with a soft and beautiful texture.

"Pah, the snowy owl is the fiercest bird in the world."

"Haha, is the person upstairs joking? Snowy owls are the cutest in the world."

"This colossal eagle is unmatched; come and fight if you dare!"

"Tch, a white peacock, just got it. Here's a picture."

In the picture, a white peacock stands on the artificial hill at Xiaoyiju, its long white tail trailing down. The scene is even more beautiful than the green peacock screen inside the shop!

"I always thought the paintings on the screens in the shop were imagined. Thank you for letting me know that they were photographs!"

"So beautiful, I agree that the white peacock is uniquely beautiful!"

"I don't agree. I'm waiting for my phoenix."

"The Phoenix is ​​invincible."

"The Phoenix is ​​invincible."

"The Phoenix is ​​invincible."

..........

This message was being posted so frequently that Zhang Zhongxia, who was playing a game, couldn't help but feel melancholy when he saw it.

No, Phoenix, sob sob.

There is no phoenix!

The envelope effect and the cutscene might be the only two scenes where you can see the phoenix; my heart is breaking.

"I've been trying to get the Phoenix, and it's definitely a top-tier hidden item. It's been five days and I still haven't gotten it. Anyone who has gotten it, please let me know."

"Phoenix Only Love, I keep refreshing, I will never give up!"

"Keep refreshing, never give up."

"Come on, so many birds couldn't fool you?"

"Who can compare to the phoenix? Not even the white peacock."

"Absolutely not, the color is wrong."

The phoenix's golden feathers, its magnificent and dazzling colors, its divine aura, its colossal size...

Just thinking about it gets my blood pumping!

It truly lives up to its reputation as a top-tier hidden gem; it's definitely worth the investment.

Game events always come to an end.

Before we knew it, we were in the later stages. At this point, people stopped showing off the birds themselves and started showing off the results of their training. A new trend, sparked by the video of pigeons flying under the plum blossom tree, led to the training of various birds to be obedient.

Among them, pigeons, parrots, and mynas are the easiest to train; other birds are a bit slow, and some birds have a very strong wild nature.

"Visit my home, entrance fee is one tael of silver. (Video)"

The video begins at the entrance of Xiaoyiju and continues inside. Inside the main room, there are many golden birdcages and bamboo cages filled with birds of all kinds.

A paradise for bird lovers.

Arriving at the waterside pavilion and covered bridge through the back door, one finds birds everywhere under the eaves.

There are four swans on the lake, two black and two white, walking in pairs. Changing the camera angle, a beautiful heart shape appears, with their fluffy, slightly upturned tails; the black swans even have some curly feathers. Combined with the green water, the reflection of the flowers on the covered bridge, and the surrounding scenery, it's absolutely stunning.

There are also mandarin ducks.

Mandarin ducks always appear in pairs, and their distinctive features include vibrant colors, streamlined flat heads, and side ear hair.

All the mandarin ducks here are male, because the females aren't considered attractive. Lin Shuying didn't design anything with them. Two males in a pair is pleasing to the eye, haha.

In addition, most pictures of mandarin ducks playing in the water show male mandarin ducks in pairs.

I don't know why the ancients designed it this way, but it's probably for the same reason as Lin Shuying: male mandarin ducks look better.

The covered bridge is covered with flowers. Nowadays, it seems that no one's covered bridge is presentable if it is not covered with flowers.

The fence is full of all kinds of birds, and these birds are not in cages.

The player explained, "I'm saving my lucky bags to exchange for super items, so I didn't buy too many birdcages. Has anyone considered that since the Phoenix hasn't been released yet, could it be that the Phoenix is ​​a lucky bag reward this time?"

"Why do I have this feeling that the person upstairs has figured out the truth?"

"No way, I've redeemed all my lucky bags!"

"That makes sense. That's exactly how the original Flower Fairy designer did it."

"Haha, I've been thinking this for a while now, a whopping 180,000 lucky bags!"

"180,000? Wow, that's impressive! Don't they ever rest in the trees all day?"

"Wow, how did you manage to get it? When I climbed the tree, I either got kicked down or never got the update. I couldn't compete, I just couldn't."

"Here's a little trick: keep refreshing until you find a less populated area, then stay there and look for lucky bags. When farming birds, go to areas with more people; the chance of finding hidden items is higher."

"You're too late, the event is about to end."

"Ahhhh, my phoenix is ​​coming too!"

"I've saved enough lucky bags; I'm sure I'll be able to redeem a phoenix this time."

On the day the game ended, except for those who had other things to do or went to work, almost everyone was glued to the game waiting.

Behold, a miracle happens.

Lin Shuying finally managed to make a complete set of the game's outfit and put it in her wardrobe, including the hairpins, jewelry, and pendants. The carved pendants were made using a fully automated 3D engraving and printer.

This is a great product worth eight million; it's very useful and can be carved from all kinds of gemstones.

It was this carving request that made Lin Shuying realize that she needed to store some raw stones for future use. She purchased another batch of energy stones from Danone Group, which had absorbed all their energy and did not require processing this time.

Lin Qiaoqiao was in charge of negotiating the business deals.

The group had learned from Zhang Zhongxia a few days earlier that there was no phoenix in the game, so they returned to work after collecting all 180 kinds of birds.

Lin Qiaoqiao is very good at negotiating business. Previously, Lin Shuying negotiated 8,000 for a processed energy stone, but this time, she directly reduced the price to 1,500 for an unprocessed one.

When Lin Shuying saw the price, she couldn't resist giving her a second raise.

He patted Lin Qiaoqiao on the shoulder with delight and said, "Not bad, not bad at all. Keep up the good work, there's no limit to your salary!"

Lin Qiaoqiao blinked her big eyes and said, "Boss, I don't want a salary, I want that golden phoenix!"

Lin Shuying said, "No problem, no problem. I made a golden phoenix hairpin for you. It's in the dressing room, go get it yourself."

When faced with employee demands, appropriately shifting attention can resolve conflicting needs. Lin Shuying silently applauded her own clever trick.

Upon hearing that it was a golden phoenix hairpin, Lin Qiaoqiao immediately shifted her attention and ran to the dressing room to find something.

Turn on the light, and you'll immediately spot a glittering golden phoenix hairpin among the many pieces of jewelry. The hairpin itself is crafted from gold, with subtle cloud patterns carved into its surface—it's exquisitely detailed.

The phoenix's tail is held high, curling slightly backward, with rubies shimmering on it. Two dark green jade beads serve as its eyes, and a teardrop-shaped red crystal rests in its beak. Red crystal is the most suitable choice here because it is transparent, sparkling, and absorbs light better than rubies.

"What an amazing treasure!"

With a sigh, he rushed out, shouting, "Boss, you really gave it to me?"

Lin Shuying: "I'll give it to you."

There are still ten 3D engraving machines in the workshop that are being used, so sending out one won't have a big impact.

All I can say is that the boss knows how to be a boss.

Lin Qiaoqiao happily took the hairpin upstairs and put it in her room. Each employee at Qingfengyi has their own walk-in closet, though not as large as the company's, it's more than enough to hold all this jewelry.

After putting everything away, Lin Shuying said, "You've been playing games lately and haven't looked at many contracts. Take some time to scan your private messages and cooperation offers. If you can cooperate, follow the previous rules; if not, just refuse. I'm not good at specific pricing, so you can negotiate with Yunzhi. There's only one goal: don't lose money."

"Okay, boss. Thank you for your hard work."

Lin Shuying is going to update the game and end this event.

I glanced at everyone's accumulated lucky bags a couple of days ago, and they're really collecting them like crazy.

The highest figure was a staggering 800,000; I wonder how much money was spent on in-game purchases.

It seems unreasonable to settle the 800,000 yuan entirely for the small ornaments made before.

Why not just give out complete sets instead of a final settlement? People can redeem whatever they like, and the remaining lucky bags can be used as decorations.

Lin Shu-ying's lucky bag design is exquisite and worth collecting.

Dress-up games always end with changing clothes and buying clothes, hehe.

Lin Shuying loves making and wearing beautiful clothes.

The first set is a modified Song Dynasty style Empress outfit, consisting of two parts: clothing and jewelry.

The clothing consists of: an outer cloak trimmed with wolf fur and a hood. The cloak is embroidered with phoenix patterns along the edges, and a central design of phoenixes and paulownia flowers; the outer garment features a nine-pronged phoenix pattern embroidered in gold, interspersed with plum blossom patterns. The inner garment has a phoenix pattern with subtle floral designs, and wide sleeves trimmed with peony flowers. The inner garment is also yellow, made of silk, soft and close to the skin, with subtly visible gold-embroidered peonies.

There were also underpants, bellybands, and other items, all with phoenix patterns.

The cape and outer garment are long-trained, with a train that is a full meter long. Wearing them while walking on the underwater walkway, with white peacocks, green peacocks, and other birds as a backdrop, is incredibly magnificent.

This jewelry set consists of six pairs of large phoenix hairpins, a ruby ​​pendant, and no tassels.

The hairpin at the front is a large phoenix hairpin with eight phoenix tails, which can completely cover the sparse hair at the front. On both sides are eight small flower ornaments with ruby ​​centers and gold flowers.

The back is decorated with a large peony flower, adorned with long pearl tassels.

There's also a necklace, a multi-strand necklace with a large teardrop shape made of emerald. Lin Shuying really loves jade, especially the best quality imperial green and emerald.

Pair it with a pair of contrasting jadeite bracelets, one a clear, icy blue and the other a glassy purple.

A ring is a must, a ruby ​​cabochon gold ring.

There's also a pair of sapphire earrings set in gold in the shape of a magnolia, making it complete.

There are also embroidered phoenix shoes with yellow backgrounds and red peonies on the toes. Wearing this outfit, you can exude a powerful aura even if you don't have one.

To redeem them all, you need 500,000 lucky bags, hehe.

Heavy industry products, worth owning.