You said you were going to make games, how did you become the richest man without doing anything?

Chapter 483: With a strange bug, "氪金测试: 平平人生" is released

Time soon arrived and the day of the game's release came.

The live broadcast room of D station UP host Xiaoyao Sanren.

Sanren said excitedly:
"Hello everyone, I am Sanren.

Today is a big day! Did you know that just now, I immediately bought the highly anticipated game "Krypton Gold Simulator: Lying Down to Survive"!
Haha, you must be envious of me for having the privilege of enjoying this game before anyone else, right? It's no wonder, though, because you little suns probably only manage to scrape together enough money to buy a set meal for two. Spending hundreds of dollars on a game all at once is way too much for you, the Buddhist slackers.

But to be honest, I bought this game with great expectations. After all, it's a luxurious production. You know, even the industry has been praising it as a "milestone in refreshing the exploitation experience."

I watched the trailer, and this game simulates the plight of the lower classes of society being exploited by capital. From the combat to the plot, from the social interactions to the achievement system, everything depicts the feeling of exhaustion and helplessness.

Some people say this is just a marketing gimmick, meant to attract attention. But you have to open your eyes and see clearly: the game company considers "exploitation" as the ultimate selling point. The entire design concept is to make players feel the pain of being exploited as much as possible!
I bet that once you truly play this game, you'll be forced to pay your way while also deeply empathizing with the pain of being ruthlessly exploited by capital. By then, you working people will burst into tears, realizing what it means to truly be "exploited"!
But you don't need to envy me too much. Later in the live stream, I'll show you just how exploitative this game really is. I promise you'll applaud when you see me getting ripped off!"

……

As the game's startup screen gradually passed, the main interface finally appeared in front of Xiaoyao Sanren.

The screen depicted the interior of a dark, damp, cluttered rental apartment. The small space was crammed with disorganized furniture and household items, with beer cans, takeout containers, and other trash scattered everywhere. Sitting on the single, worn-down sofa was a haggard, decadent middle-aged man.

He was disheveled, thinly dressed, his legs crossed before him, staring blankly at his video game console, as if escaping reality. Though his surroundings were sparse and shabby, he seemed numb to them. The only sign of life in him was the wistful gaze that lingered.

Just then, the game finished loading and entered its main action. A middle-aged man named "Tang Ping" gradually appeared on the screen. He looked exactly like the down-and-out man who had been playing the game earlier.

"Ah, another very 'ordinary' day." Tang Ping said self-deprecatingly, his tired voice full of frustration.

As if to confirm his words, the following scene vividly depicts his "ordinary" life today: early in the morning, this man in his early forties gets up, dresses, and prepares to go to work. But upon closer inspection, his expression is very listless, as if he has not even the energy to wake up.

Upon arriving at the company, he began the arduous work routine like any other low-level white-collar worker. Data entry, email processing, and even fights with colleagues—all of this had once been a daily routine he could handle with ease. But before he knew it, the accumulated fatigue and stress finally began to wear him down mentally.

Finally, a minor work error earned him a resentment from his supervisor, who harshly reprimanded him. Faced with this unfair accusation, Tang Ping could hardly conceal his inner anger, and his work became strained and inefficient. Finally, a serious error occurred at a certain stage, earning him a disciplinary warning from his superior.

"It's like this again. Why are there so many excuses?" After returning home, Tang Ping was still complaining helplessly about what happened today. "How can I have the energy to continue being exploited?"

He glanced at the stack of documents on the table and felt that it was the last straw that broke the camel's back. Yes, in the past half month, he had been working overtime to complete the work as soon as possible, but no matter how hard he tried, the leaders were always dissatisfied with their work and found various reasons to reprimand them, deduct their wages, and reduce their performance.
"I've had enough of this exploitation and oppression!" He smiled bitterly and finally made up his mind, "Forget it, let's end it here. I can't take it anymore."

As he spoke, he turned on the small game console, and his expression suddenly became much more relaxed, as if it was his only spiritual sustenance.

"After all, we are the protagonists in this 'game,' and only there can we, the exploited class, experience a unique sense of liberation."

Thus, his exhausted body fell into the virtual world of the game, and began an unprecedented journey to experience another world.

……

Just as Tang Ping turned on the game console and was about to enter the virtual world, a dazzling game advertisement suddenly popped up on the computer screen.

The ad was striking, its vibrant green color scheme paired with a variety of trendy elements creating a vibrant and lively atmosphere. In the center was a comically exaggerated cartoon character, clad in lush green, even his hair styled in emerald green. He wore a sly grin, looking rather frivolous and scoundrel.

"Hi, I'm the game spokesperson Zha Zha Hui!" The advertising character introduced himself, and his voice had that kind of thief-like tone that people couldn't stand once they heard it.

"Want to make money? Download 'Money Making Life' now and get a gift package of 8888 diamonds online immediately, which is worth 888 yuan!" Zha Zha Hui said with a wink, looking like a fallen man in the city.

"Wow, so many diamonds are given away just after going online?" Tang Ping couldn't help but gasp when he saw this.

"That's not all. The game also has various tycoon gold bracelets, super handsome comrades, and unlimited flying little dragon girls waiting for you to unlock!" The slogan further tempted.

At the same time, the screen began to loop various gorgeous in-game scenes. It was glittering with gold, filled with all kinds of gorgeous costumes, weapons, and mounts, all of which were extremely luxurious.

"If you want to be more handsome and funny, don't be polite, just open the game and unpack the boxes! Every box contains big prizes, diamonds and gold coins!" Zha Zha Hui exaggeratedly acted like he was getting rich, with a greasy and silly smile on his face.

Then, the scene in the advertisement suddenly changed, and the style of the painting suddenly became more upscale. Millionaires gathered, each with a private yacht, and hundreds of beautiful ladies were partying on the sea.

"Players earning millions a month? Don't laugh at me. Nowadays, you have to earn at least tens of millions to be considered a top player!" Zha Zha Hui made a fierce gesture towards the camera. "Rich players spend a fortune buying in-game skins, and then renting them out for millions!"

"We've also launched a revolutionary new 'equipment recycling' system, allowing you to turn your game assets into cash with one click, and receive them in one second!"

"What? Equipment can be sold for money?" Tang Ping was surprised.

"That's right. Every piece of equipment and every accessory you hold in your arms is actual in-game savings, ready for you to earn back the money at any time!" Zha Zha Hui said proudly, "Even the golden arrows above your head can be sold. Each one is worth tens of thousands of yuan! That broken sword in your hand is worth thousands of yuan!" As he spoke, he pointed to the magnificent mansions in the promotional images and praised them endlessly: "Not to mention the real estate assets in our game. Every inch of land and every garden mansion owned by players can be converted into cash with the click of a button! Even the cherry tree in your yard can be put up for auction and earn tens of thousands of yuan!"

"Isn't this too much?" Tang Ping was stunned and couldn't believe his ears.

However, Zha Zha Hui continued to talk: "Besides, do you think this is the end? I haven't even talked about the most exciting part yet!"

"In the latest version, we've prepared an unprecedented 'Infinite Wealth' system for wealthy players! As long as you pay, you can obtain endless gold coins and resources in the game, completely unlocking your own cheats and becoming the 'ultimate millionaire'!"

"What? This is too crazy?" Tang Ping almost doubted whether he was dreaming.

Zha Zha Hui in the ad excitedly said: "That's right, it's that willful! We want to turn the money in the pockets of the rich into a huge source of wealth in the game, and completely crush all the poor players! As long as you have money, you can sweep the entire server and build your own 'Supreme Zaobao Kingdom'!"

"Finally, the highlight is here!" Zha Zha Hui suddenly lowered his voice, his face mysterious: "All these new ways of playing, you will never be able to experience them with just your salary! So hurry up and download and join, let our game bring you an unprecedented 'wealth shock' experience!"
……

Tang Ping was shocked: "Holy crap, I can earn tens of millions a month, is that true?"

"One knife costs 999, and the recycling cost is 666. One click can allow you to play for a year. Now you can also get VIP and 500 yuan cash red envelope for free when you go online."

Tang Ping: "No way, can you really make money?"

The Zha Zha Hui in the ad said: "No matter how good I say it is, why not come in and play it? It only takes three minutes to experience it, and you will fall in love with this game like me. I'll wait for you in the Imperial City at 8 o'clock tonight."

Tang Ping downloaded the game immediately.

When Tang Ping saw the LOGO on the screen, he decided to live in Bengbu.

Moth Factory Game

……

After the advertisement disappeared, a familiar interface appeared before the eyes - it was the classic login interface of the old-fashioned web game "氪金传奇".

The familiar style is evident at a glance, with traditional fantasy graphics paired with a multitude of interface elements, creating a sense of nostalgia. The entire landing page is dazzling, filled with various modules such as game information, news announcements, and event promotions. In the center, the game's iconic logo, "氪金网上游戏," stands out in large, dazzling characters.

"Ha, this is the online game of our era, a classic among classics!" Xiaoyao Sanren sighed, as if he had traveled through time and space back to his youthful and frivolous days.

Then he saw the familiar server list, with those strange server names rolling before his eyes one by one: Dual-Line Zone 1: Domination of the World, Dual-Line Zone 2: Fiery God of War, Dual-Line Zone 648: Imperial City Hegemony. Each name was followed by a string of star numbers, which seemed to be the server's level and popularity index.

"Hehe, it turns out that my favorite dual-line server is the most interesting." Xiaoyao Sanren finally stopped at the column of Imperial City Hegemony in Area 648 and clicked to confirm entry.

Immediately, the game's user agreement window popped up, its densely packed clauses making one's scalp tingle. However, veterans were already accustomed to this, so Xiaoyao Sanren, without even turning back, checked the "I Agree" option and confirmed it with a single click.

Finally, the long-awaited character creation interface finally appears before your eyes!
At the top of the interface is a large class display area, showcasing the character designs and skill characteristics of three traditional classes: Warrior, Mage, and Ranger. Each class character is an exaggerated magical image, with explosive skill effects and unique SF attire.

In the options area below, there are options for adjusting the character's gender, name input box, appearance settings, etc. Further down is a row of physical fitness attribute values, and next to it is a real-time rendering display of the character's appearance.

"Oh, now let me make a huge and handsome warrior!" Xiaoyao Sanren grinned and turned on the master mode of making characters.

First, he scrolled down the gender slider and selected "Male." Then, in the facial options, he chose a masculine, tough face with sharp brows and bright eyes. Next, he chose his hair color. After much deliberation, he finally settled on a cool "fiery red."

Soon, the preliminary character shape appeared in the right pane of the character creation interface. It was clearly the image of a tall and strong warrior with a heroic face and a dazzling fiery red hair. He looked both steady and a bit charming.

"Wow, that's really good!" Xiaoyao Sanren was very satisfied.

But he immediately switched to advanced character creation mode, beginning to tinker with the figure's body proportions, facial details, muscle texture, and so on. Finally, after repeated adjustments, he finally created a burly man, his entire body exuding masculine energy and a bit of wildness and unbridled expression.

"Okay, now let's give this incredible guy a cool name!" Sanren was very proud of his character creation results, and he began to type hastily in the name input box.

"I call you Crazy. Arrogant. Young Dragon. How about that? This name is absolutely textbook-level and unparalleled in its dominance, right?"

As he spoke, he adjusted the attribute value of the body-strengthening breath to the highest level below, maxed out the character's strength value, physique value and other indexes, and then confirmed it repeatedly before finally pressing the confirmation button to create a character.

At this moment, the figure in the center of the picture suddenly began to wriggle, and then, that "unbelievable" appearance was distorted at a speed visible to the naked eye.
"Ah? What's going on?" Xiaoyao Sanren was shocked. He looked closely and saw that the "master-level" figure he had worked so hard to create had been twisted into an ugly monster resembling a ghost after a few strange movements!
The whole look was shocking—his facial features were hideous, his eyebrows were crooked, and even his nose had collapsed into several shapeless holes. It was hard to look at!
"Oh my God, what on earth went wrong?" Xiaoyao Sanren was terrified, but he couldn't help but be amused by this funny and distorted appearance.

(End of this chapter)