Chapter 1, Do you want to play a game? The kind where you open your skull first.

Having paid, Han Fei adjusted his mask and lowered the brim of his hat before stepping out of the second-hand store with a gaming helmet in his arms. His actions were not motivated by a concern of being recognized; rather, he simply preferred to avoid contact with outsiders

However, sometimes hard work does not necessarily yield rewards. He, without any background, worked extremely hard, transitioning from behind the scenes to the forefront. Finally, he had the opportunity to be in the spotlight, but for certain reasons, he was pushed out of the company.

He appears to be in his twenties, dressed casually, with messy hair. He is not particularly handsome, but there is an indescribable aura of melancholy about him: "The program I participated in has been canceled, and I was laid off by the company three days ago"

After graduating from the New Shanghai Film Academy, he worked very hard every day, aspiring to become a comedian who can bring laughter to everyone

He cannot see anything, but his ears can still hear the sound of the news broadcast on the television

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He tries to find ways to make others laugh every day, but suddenly one day, he realizes that he cannot laugh at all.

"There are indeed some, but given your current situation, I advise you not to engage in games that are overly stimulating and bloody." The shopkeeper pulled out a black box from the very bottom of the counter, a box made of an unknown material, and it was quite heavy: "Have you ever tried healing-type games before?"

December 31 news, in order to maintain the well-being of citizens, our government has decided to increase investment in education and technology, unlock more high-tech industries, and cultivate more high-quality talent

He connected all the various lines, and after seeing the indicator light turn on, he put the gaming headset on his head

The sound in his ears grew fainter, and in an instant, the world before Han Fei suddenly turned blood red

After much contemplation, Han Fei suspected that he might have been deceived; the game included with this helmet might merely be a knockoff sharing the same name as "Perfect Life".

With a gentle sigh, Han Fei tore down several pieces of paper that were posted above the mirror. The notes were densely filled with the same phrase—The best actor is you in real life

His vision was obstructed, darkness enveloped everything, and Han Fei felt as if he had been thrown into a black ocean

Strange sounds began to emanate from inside the gaming helmet, and Han Fei instinctively felt a sense of unease. Just as he was about to remove the helmet, a sharp pain shot through the back of his head, as if a steel needle had pierced his skull, delivering something deep into his brain.

You say you are a comedian, so why do you look so gloomy every day? You need to perk up!

healing games

In the New Shanghai market, in the outer district, an elderly man is comforting the only customer in an antique shop named "Lai Sheng".

Under the participation and supervision of the relevant departments, "Perfect Life" has undergone five internal tests and three major modifications. At midnight tonight, "Perfect Life" will conduct its sixth internal test. If all goes well, this test will also be the final test before the public release.

After receiving the game helmet from the shop owner, the young man hesitated for quite a while before finally nodding and asking, "Boss, what is the name of this game?"

In fact, since the initial testing of "Perfect Life" began, departments related to judicial and moral construction have already settled in Deep Space Technology

It is the kind of game that features warm scenes, soothing music, and plots that bring a knowing smile, capturing many beautiful moments in life and providing positive energy. The shopkeeper said as he opened a black box and took out a somewhat worn second-hand gaming headset: "Technology is advancing rapidly, yet the feelings of happiness and joy are becoming increasingly scarce. Today's young people face various pressures, and a good healing game can relax the nerves and warm the body and mind. I think you should give it a try."

Our entire family enjoys watching your program; we are all your fans. If we do not watch your program while having our meals every day, the food does not seem as delicious.

The game "Perfect Life" is one that he heard about a long time ago. It is said that this game is a deeply immersive virtual reality experience jointly launched by Deep Space Technology and Eternal Life Pharmaceuticals. It is also the world's first game to simulate real touch, taste, and smell, claiming to be the ultimate form of gaming. Theoretically, if a player is in a situation without material pursuits, they could even live inside it forever.

On December 31, a multi-country antitrust investigation into deep space technology has been reinitiated

Stepping out of the bathroom, Han Fei approached the desk and began to examine the gaming headset on the table

This game has actually sparked heated discussions since its inception. Deep Space Technology is a giant in the aerospace, artificial intelligence, and communications industries, consistently conducting cutting-edge research with the goal of extraterrestrial colonization. On the other hand, Eternal Life Pharmaceuticals is a behemoth in the fields of biotechnology and human neural engineering, aiming to unravel the ultimate mysteries of life

December 31 news, the construction of the New Shanghai Smart City has entered the final stage, and the emergence of a fully automated, interconnected intelligent city will become a monumental achievement in human history

The evaluations of "Perfect Life" on the internet are mixed; some believe that the game emphasizes a warm and healing style, allowing players to experience and simulate various kinds of lives. It is akin to a man-made paradise, where one can obtain everything desired in a virtual city and realize all dreams

Water droplets slid down his cheeks as Han Fei looked at himself in the mirror, his hands hooking at the corners of his mouth, attempting to force a smile through external means

Perfect Life

The shop owner was very enthusiastic, but the young man merely shook his head upon hearing this and did not continue discussing the topic: "Boss, I have basically played all the second-hand games you have here. Are there any new games that have arrived recently?"

Han Fei is trying out immersive virtual reality games for the first time. To be safe, he searched online for a lot of information related to "Perfect Life".

The game has not yet been publicly tested, how did the owner of the second-hand shop obtain the game helmet? Does he have any internal channels? Additionally, I saw online that "Perfect Life" did not release a game helmet; what they developed is called a Space Gaming Pod, priced at twenty times that of a regular game helmet

It doesn't matter, your acting skills are so good; at worst, we can go to the film crew ourselves to find work.

On December 31, it was reported that a severe fire occurred in the antique street of the outer district of the new Shanghai market, resulting in the destruction of multiple second-hand shops, and the possibility of arson cannot be ruled out

It sounds quite impressive, but with the backing of two technological giants, Deep Space Technology and Eternal Life Pharmaceuticals, even the most astonishing ideas could become a reality. After all, with the advent of the intelligent revolution and the biological revolution, these two technological giants have already created numerous miracles.

Biological file uploaded successfully, memory file uploaded successfully, neural connection successful, primary administrator account has been activated, permission number 0000......

The old man had been rambling on for quite a while, and only then did the young man standing in the corner of the shop slowly turn around

Some people say that this adult game has almost no moral or ethical limits, and its various in-depth gameplay can completely obliterate human nature

After returning to his rented apartment, Han Fei gradually relaxed. He turned on the television and randomly switched to a channel, then went to the bathroom to wash his face with cold water

This alone demonstrates the exceptional quality of this game

Two top international companies that have no connection to the gaming industry are surprisingly willing to allocate substantial resources to develop a game, leaving many industry insiders puzzled about their intentions

However, since it has already been purchased, Han Fei felt that it would be better to give it a try.

Other games typically invite experienced gamers and professional reviewers for beta testing, whereas the testers for this game are mostly staff from relevant government departments