Chapter 5, Growth (3)

Lu Tianhao said without turning his head: "You just came down from the mountain, didn't you"

Lu Tianhao was taken aback

After the father's death, this guessing game was almost entirely taken over by Jiang Tingting. Every time Jiang Tingting saw him, she enjoyed playing this guessing game with him. She liked being understood by Lu Tianhao with that completely perceptive gaze. And each time, Lu Tianhao was always able to discern the hidden motives behind her various actions.

Lu Tianhao has sold all the businesses he needed to sell, retained what he needed to keep, and given away what he needed to donate

Of course, the prerequisite is that you must first attain a rank of general or above, possessing the qualifications to command troops in battle. Otherwise, you will only be in a position to be commanded.

Jiang Tingting widened her eyes in surprise: "Oh? This time you didn't even look back!"

The knowledge books on computers that he purchased earlier alone could fill a bookstore

From being a complete novice with computers to now being able to create cheats on his own, Lu Tianhao feels that his life has become more fulfilling than ever before. This is because he has discovered a world online that is far richer than he could have ever imagined

In two months, Lu Tianhao will be leaving

Lu Tianhao said solemnly: "Not at all exaggerated. Furthermore, what I am expressing is my own insights, unrelated to books. The knowledge and principles you acquire from books are merely stored in your minds. In contrast, what I have gained is embedded in every blood vessel of my body, becoming my fundamental principles of action and habitual responses. The difference between individuals lies in the fact that most people apply what they learn from books in practice, while a minority distills the knowledge gained from practice back into books... I belong to the latter group."

Whenever Lu Tianhao thinks about the possibility of a large number of players online being controlled by a cheat program, he feels genuinely amused. However, it is evident that this is merely the initial stage, and to truly accomplish it will likely not be achievable overnight

True heroes rely not on personal strength, but on military strategy, strategic planning, tactical arrangements, and battlefield formations, among other factors

Today, he is attempting to write a bottom script for a recently popular online game, "Heroes of Huaxia"

The excellence of a skilled player lies not in the improvement of their level, but in their overall operational and computational abilities

Jiang Tingting quickly said: "I want you to help me make a jade sculpture"

It is not always necessary to rely on observation to obtain results. Lu Tianhao turned back with a smile and glanced at Jiang Tingting: "Hasn't your cousin just come from the city these past few days? I remember he is eager to become a photographer and loves to travel around taking pictures. In our area, only that mountain seems to have a decent view. If he doesn't take you hiking, it would really be hard to justify. So, how many pictures did he take of you this time? Were any of them good?"

In this context, the true hero is not necessarily someone with formidable martial prowess; it is entirely possible for a civilian official to govern a city or even a country without any martial skills. Players who focus on upgrading their combat abilities and acquiring equipment may ultimately find themselves controlled by a player who possesses no martial value at all, forced to do their bidding.

Watching Jiang Tingting run out with a flushed face, Lu Tianhao felt a tremor in his heart, sighed softly, carefully put away the piece of jade, and then returned to his serious work and studies.

After all, this is a strategic battle game that involves leading troops into battle, and in terms of operation, it is more similar to the earlier games such as "Age of Empires" and "StarCraft"

The initial contact with the internet began with games

Another piece of his experience is: if you do not want to bore a girl, speak less about theoretical matters and more about romantic and poetic topics

Due to the inherent design philosophy of online games, which primarily focuses on leveling up and defeating monsters to consume players' time, most online games do not offer strong operability. However, the game "Hua Xia Heroes" has elevated the enjoyment of online gaming to a new level

When the war begins, the human player, as a general, resembles a pair of hands manipulating a chessboard, able to automatically deploy combat players to various battlefields according to the situation on the battlefield, overseeing the overall combat while remaining uninvolved in the fighting. The higher the rank within the military, the larger the scope of the army managed.

Lu Tianhao thought helplessly

At that time, Jiang Tingting had already understood that Lu Tianhao's heart did not belong to Wolong Town

She had also asked Lu Tianhao why he was willing to give up the career he had built here to pursue his studies

There will always be obstacles in the process of development

This makes it difficult for him to have the energy to manage those business matters

Jiang Tingting pouted: "I can't stand it, you see through everything. But if Brother Hua hears that question, he will definitely get upset. He has always claimed to be a professional"

Lu Tianhao is not at all averse to cheats; he believes that the endless leveling in online games is merely a disgusting practice employed by gaming companies to make money. For Lu Tianhao, creating a cheat that can automatically defeat monsters is far more exhilarating than achieving a high level in the game.

Jiang Tingting responded with a soft "I want to make a doll just like the one from that time... and... also, I want to have some words engraved on it. As for what to engrave, you can decide that yourself." After saying this, her face turned slightly red.

He believes that this is due to his lack of concentration during this period

However, the most important thing is that he realizes that, as a platform, online business has far greater development potential than the secular market. Therefore, he has made up his mind to apply to Jiuzhou Computer College

Last year, a widespread outbreak of avian influenza occurred, and the entire town, including Lu Tianhao's poultry farm, inevitably suffered significant losses

Unfortunately, Lu Tianhao is truly uninterested in the frivolities of romance. His so-called lack of appreciation for such sentiments largely stems from his genuine desire not to be distracted

At that time, Lu Tianhao simply replied indifferently: "These... are merely necessities for survival, not my career. My career... is not here."

However, Lu Tianhao does not attribute all of this to natural disasters like others do

"Picked it up on the mountain," Jiang Tingting said proudly

This method of engaging players in combat gradually manifests the fundamental concept of formation battles in online games, which previously did not exist, and begins to truly demonstrate the power of efficient combat, moving away from the earlier chaotic, uncoordinated, and uncontrolled combat behavior patterns.

Lu Tianhao said lightly: "Taking pictures everywhere does not mean one is professional. There is still a significant difference between interest and professionalism. Interest can only serve as a stepping stone to success, but those who succeed solely based on interest are few and far between. Understanding and grasping the laws governing the operation of things is the most important element in achieving success"

What a joke, you can't even carve it yourself

At this moment, she gently said: "University... there are four years. I will give you four years to truly cherish this jade... Remember, jade waits for people... People may not necessarily wait for jade"

In two months, Lu Tianhao will graduate from high school and prepare for university. His grades have always been excellent, so he is not worried about the school selection issue; he is just quietly playing computer games there

Lu Tianhao was shocked, and his first reaction was: Could there be a jade mine on the mountain

Although he had already achieved some success in creating websites and software prior to this, he still believed that he needed to gain a comprehensive understanding of the fundamental theoretical knowledge

At that moment, Jiang Tingting rushed in. She shouted loudly, "Tianhao, Tianhao, guess where I went!"

The so-called bottom-touching script differs from ordinary cheats and script programs, as it has emerged specifically for the game "Heroes of China." The most significant difference between "Heroes of China" and typical online games is its high level of realism in simulating warfare from the cold weapon era.

The bottom-touch script is essentially a tactical deployment script used for controlling actions in a state of war. The greatest advantage of this script lies in its ability to maximize command and utilize numerous players, rather than relying solely on mouse and keyboard to control each one individually. It greatly enhances the operability for players

When Lu Tianhao's gaze fell upon that stone, his expression changed and he exclaimed: "Jade? Where did you get this?"

Qiangzi suppressed the enticing thought of exploring the jade vein on the mountain, after all, such matters are too ethereal and merely drain one's energy. Lu Tianhao accepted the piece of jade. He said: "I do not know when I will be able to help you complete this task. But in order to avoid damaging it, I must first carve at least 1,000 ordinary stones before I can finish it... Tingting, give me a year to learn and study." So before I can finish it... I must first carve at least 1,000 ordinary stones... Tingting, give me a year to learn and study.

Jiang Tingting rolled her eyes and said, "Don't use things from the books to fool people. These things are too superficial"

He purchased a new computer last year, and after connecting it to the internet at home, he immersed himself in his online life

The small supermarket was sold, and the taxi company was contracted to a university student who had recently performed well. The chicken farm was disbanded, and the pig farm was also sold. As for the flowers and fish, Lu Tianhao entrusted everything to Aunt Fat.

"Wasn't the doll you gave me two years ago made very well? Hao, help me make one," Jiang Tingting exclaimed, shaking Lu Tianhao's arm.

Jiang Tingting knew that she did not have the ability to be admitted to Jiuzhou Computer Institute, so she could only hope that there would be a jade carving of herself by Lu Tianhao's side, accompanying him and reminding him that there was a girl back in her hometown waiting for his return

I have a headache

What frustrates her is that Lu Tianhao appears to be completely clueless about his feelings, almost like an idiot. Goodness, he is already 20 years old; how can he be so dense when it comes to matters of the heart? If it weren't for his usual behavior, Jiang Tingting would really want to call him an idiot.

Jiang Tingting took out a stone and handed it to Lu Tianhao: "Take a look, what is this?"

Jiang Tingting raised her hands and shouted, "Stop." Lu Tianhao immediately halted

The principle of the heroes of Huaxia is that wisdom and interpersonal relationships are above all else