Star Abyss Walker

Chapter 175 Making a Game
The next morning, Luo Mei.

Not long after I started work, I left the maintenance department and went straight to the top floor, where I knocked on Chen Dongqing's office door.

"Ding Han, what's wrong?"

Chen Dongqing was surprised.

"Old Chen, there's something I'd like to say."

"Okay, you say."

"Regarding Lu Zifeng's suggestion that I be appointed as the head of the maintenance department and that my salary be increased to 1, I want to resign from this position. It's easier to be an ordinary employee."

"what?"

Chen Dongqing was slightly taken aback: "I only found out yesterday that Lu Zifeng suggested promoting you to supervisor. Why are you resigning from this position today? What happened?"

“This supervisor’s background is questionable; I hate this approach.”

"Ah."

Chen Dongqing said, "I know a little about the reasons. Since you are unwilling, I support your decision. Leave this matter to me."

"Row!"

……

afternoon.

Lu Zifeng stormed into the maintenance department and slammed a file on the desk: "Ding Han, you went to General Manager Chen and resigned from your supervisor position? Do you know how many favors I used to get this promotion for you, and you just quit without saying a word? How can you face me like this?"

"Lao Lu."

I turned around and said without any mercy, "Don't you know why you gave me this position? There are some things I don't want to say, and I hope you'll stop here. Don't force me to reveal them, or it will be awkward for everyone."

"Okay, you're really something..."

Lu Zifeng picked up the documents and stormed off again.

"Fuck..."

Standing to the side, Xu Hao stared in disbelief: "Ding Han, what happened? Do you know how many people would kill for the position of department head at Luo Mei? And you, you resigned from a position that was practically handed to you. Why is that?"

"Mouse, you're still young, there are many things you don't understand."

"Where am I small?"

Xu Hao blushed, seemingly a little defensive.

"Hahahahaha~~~"

The fat man laughed and said, "We think we went to the back alley to take a bath together last time, didn't we, Rat? No offense, but you..."

Xu Hao was speechless, then went straight out to do field repairs.

"what happened?"

The fat man closed the door and said, "There are only two of us left. Tell me, what exactly did Old Lu tell you, and what did he ask you to offer in exchange for this department head position?"

"They wanted me to find out about Yuening Group's future strategy."

I lay back in my chair and said, "This is making me feel a little disgusted."

"Damn, that's disgusting..."

The fat man frowned and said, "What the hell does Lao Lu take you for? Is he playing a spy game? Besides, I think President Lin is actually really good to you. She even came to your birthday party in person. At least in her eyes, you are different from other men. A woman like that shouldn't be let down."

"Don't even mention that Lin Qingying has been good to me. Even if it were an ordinary person, I wouldn't betray them for my own future. Once I do something against my conscience, I'll have a knot in my heart for the rest of my life."

That makes sense.

The fat man laughed and said, "But it doesn't matter. Don't take it to heart. We are players. Our journey is to the stars and the sea. There's really no need to take a mere Luo Mei maintenance department supervisor seriously."

"Ah."

I nodded.

"correct."

The fat man asked, "Do you really know the future strategy of the Yuening Group?"

"I didn't know before, but I took a look last night and now I really know."

"Your sister..."

The fat man gave me a thumbs up and said, "Lin Qingying really has no defenses against you..."

I'm speechless.

Just then, a message came through with a "beep": "Ding Han, I've approved your resignation as department head. Don't take it to heart. I know you're in a bad mood. Tonight, I'll treat you and Fatty to a casual dinner. Let's get together, the three of us brothers, and have a couple of drinks. How about it?"

I frowned and showed the message to Fatty.

"Sure, I'm free tonight anyway."

"OK!"

I replied immediately, confirming the dinner appointment for that evening.

……

In the evening, I clocked out of get off work.

Chen Dongqing, dressed in a suit and tie, arrived at the repair shop and said with a smile, "Let's go, I know a Sichuan restaurant. It's not big, but it's very famous and the dishes are amazing!"

"How awesome is it?" the fat man asked with a smile.

"Anyway..."

Chen Dongqing said, "The kind of awesome that's extremely, exceptionally, and exceptionally awesome..."

"Holy crap, I definitely have to try this!"

"go!"

So, Luo Mei's operations director led two junior employees out of the building, disappeared into the alley behind it, and entered a restaurant that looked very inconspicuous but was almost always packed with diners.

"Boss lady, I booked a private room in advance."

"Oh, it's Xiao Chen..."

The proprietress greeted us warmly: "Your private room is upstairs. It's the first one on the left when you go upstairs. I'll be right there."

"okay!"

After going upstairs, Chen Dongqing sat down and said, "Boss lady, these are my two colleagues, and also very close friends. The one on the left is called Ding Han, and the one on the right is called Yang Wei."

"Oh, two young men..."

The proprietress's lips twitched slightly, and she chuckled, "The name is quite unique!" The fat man and I were speechless. There was nothing we could do; we hadn't chosen the name ourselves, so it wasn't really our fault!
It is said that when Lao Ding named me Ding Han, it was meant to convey the idea that "the fragrance of plum blossoms comes from the bitter cold," and to tell me that one must go through trials and tribulations to succeed. However, it was not appropriate to name me Ding Meihua (Plum Blossom), and Ding Chisu (Suffering) did not sound good either, so in the end, I was named Ding Han.

Soon after, a table full of dishes was served, and wine was opened. The three of them ate and chatted.

"Do you miss home?" Chen Dongqing suddenly asked.

"Of course I want to, how could I not..."

The fat man said, "It's so peaceful at home. Unlike in Star Abyss, if you want to get stronger, you're afraid of being killed by aliens or swarms of insects if you go out to level up. If you stay in the city, your strength won't increase. If the Crimson Dragon Kingdom turns against the player faction and carries out a mass purge, none of you will be able to escape. You'll all die. At that time, you won't even have the power to resist."

"Damn it, Fatty, stop talking..."

Chen Dongqing said speechlessly, "You hit a nerve right away. Players like us who focus on making money in the business world can get some corresponding tasks, but our levels are definitely not comparable to yours. Even if we make money in the end and get a set of purple equipment from the player black market, so what? If our combat skill level is not high enough and our combat experience is insufficient, even if our equipment is good, we may still be easy prey."

"Difficult, all of them are difficult..."

I frowned: "Old Chen, are you still determined to focus on the business world? To be honest, if you change your mind now, Fatty and I can help you. We can go directly to farm monsters around level 20. It's safe and reliable. As long as you're willing to spend money on bullets, getting you to level 30 and third job advancement within ten days to half a month shouldn't be a problem."

"never mind."

Chen Dongqing said, "It's all fate. I've never liked fighting and killing. I only started playing 'Star Abyss' because I was bored at work and wanted to kill some time. Who would have thought that it would turn out like this when it was officially launched? Even people came here. Damn it... I'm speechless."

"It's not impossible to get involved in the business world."

I frowned: "It's okay. If someone bullies you, just mention my and Fatty's IDs. Sometimes that can scare people."

"Okay, I'm satisfied with just that!"

Chen Dongqing raised his glass: "Just for those words, I'll drink a big toast!"

"Dry!"

Several people raised their cups and drank them down in one gulp.

I'm feeling down and uncomfortable. I really want to let loose and have a good drink, but my alcohol tolerance is terrible. I can't even drink to my heart's content. I'll black out after just two bottles, which is really upsetting.

"Don't take Lu Zifeng's matter to heart."

Chen Dongqing finally brought up work-related matters, saying, "I know a little about these things, but it all depends on your own choices. What others say or do is not important."

"Yes."

The fat man also looked at me: "You have a choice in this matter."

"It's okay, let's drink."

"drink!"

……

So, they drank until about eight o'clock.

Chen Dongqing and Fatty had already drunk until their faces were flushed.

"Shall I take you to a good place?" Chen Dongqing suddenly asked.

"Let's forget about washing your feet..."

I have absolutely no interest in those things.

"Of course not, just come with me!"

Chen Dongqing hailed a taxi, and the three of them got in and sped away. Soon after, they stopped in front of a club with a rather impressive name: Champs-Élysées International.

"Oh, Mr. Chen is here~~"

As Chen Dongqing entered the hall, a woman dressed in a rather glamorous manner stepped forward and took his arm.

"Nima..."

Chen Dongqing turned to us and explained, "I came to this kind of place because of work. My good brothers, please don't think I'm that kind of person, I'm really not..."

"got it."

The fat man's eyes gradually turned stern and righteous.

Soon after, the three were led into a private room with two large tables covered with what looked like high-end tablecloths. The manager then smiled and said, "Mr. Chen, these two friends of yours don't look familiar. Is this your first time here?"

"That's that's..."

Chen Dongqing said, "This is my brother Ding Han. It's his first time here. Why don't you have Yao Yao come and keep him company?"

"Huh, what Yao Yao?"

I was dumbfounded.

Not long after, a pretty girl from a modest family walked in. She was quite good-looking and didn't have too much of a worldly air about her. She sat down gracefully next to me.

I'm a little uncomfortable. Although the girl is very pretty, I'm a well-known gentleman!

"Ding Han".

Chen Dongqing laughed and said, "Yaoyao is the most beautiful woman in this club. Not only is she beautiful, but she also exudes intellectual beauty. Countless bosses have tried to pursue her, but she has rejected them all. If she takes a liking to you, then you are truly in luck."

"Ding Han~~~"

Yao Yao picked up her cup and smiled, "Is this your first time in a place like this?"

Her bright, clear eyes were incredibly alluring, almost like a pristine, unattainable love.

'Holy crap...'

I frowned. Clubs like that, well, there's something to them!

Just then, the door opened, and a familiar face came into view.

Huang Minyu, General Manager of Luo Mei Huaining Flagship Store!
"Hey, so that's why Yao Yao was nowhere to be seen today. So she was here!"

Huang Minyu walked in with a wine glass in her hand: "President Chen, Ding Han, Yang Wei, do you mind joining us?"

……

"..."

I frowned, my eyes filled with anger as I looked at Chen Dongqing. He had set me up!
"Don't be angry yet."

Chen Dongqing said, "I'll say it again: no matter how turbulent the outside world is, the choice is yours."

"Ding Han".

After Huang Minyu sat down, she smiled and said, "Lu Zifeng has already told me about your situation. To be honest, I admire you. It's a good thing that young people have their own principles and ideas, but life is only a few decades long. How many people can seize such an opportunity? Now, you don't need to say anything more. Just nod your head, and your life will be completely changed. Power, money, and status will all be yours."

As he spoke, he picked up the wine glass and suddenly yanked the tablecloth off the table!

"Shh!"

After the tablecloth, along with two glasses of wine, was flung away, the area beneath the glass table was densely packed with hundreds of Star Dollar bills, at least 30 centimeters thick!
(End of this chapter)