mesbooks Chapter 4: This world shouldn't be like this!
Chapter 4: This world shouldn't be like this!
After playing a few rounds of Three Kingdoms Kill, everyone was still eager for more.
I never expected that Lin Lang's new gameplay would be so addictive. It's a card game, but the fun is just as good as other large-scale games!
Lin Lang was also very satisfied with the results; his efforts over the past few months had not been in vain!
Because everyone has been working non-stop for the past two weeks, they haven't had a proper rest.
In addition, tomorrow is the Mid-Autumn Festival, so everyone should have a good day off to rest and spend time with their families.
"That's all for today's work. Go home and rest. Tomorrow is a holiday. There's only one week left until the competition ends. Let's recharge and fight again!"
In addition, everyone will receive a bonus of 1000 yuan to celebrate the holiday!
"Long live the boss!"
After the announcement, the employees became excited, as they hadn't had a break at all during the past two weeks.
With fewer staff and tight deadlines, everyone's workload has increased significantly.
Now I can finally rest, even if it's only for one day, but I still have a bonus!
Isn't this what we work for?
Chen Nan smiled as well, and his opinion on "Three Kingdoms Kill" was no longer the same as before; at least he liked it.
Rubbing his sore shoulders, Chen Nan imagined himself lying at home all day tomorrow, watching movies, eating takeout, and enjoying himself.
Unexpectedly, Lin Lang placed his large hand directly on his shoulder and uttered words that sounded like the whispers of a demon.
"Tomorrow morning, you and Shen Qi will come with me to the library, and I'll show you some more about the history of the Three Kingdoms!"
"Ah... I was thinking of getting a good rest tomorrow..." Chen Nan muttered mournfully.
But Lin Lang didn't care about that: "What rest?! As a key figure in the company, how can you manage if you only have a superficial understanding of the history of the Three Kingdoms?!"
I did all the design work myself when it came to the generals' skills and backstories.
They did offer some help, searching for information about the Three Kingdoms online.
For example, Hua Tuo's son was Hua Xiong, who was sworn enemies with Guan Yu...
The real cause of Zhao Yun's death was cholecystitis...
Upon hearing this, Lin Lang kicked Chen Nan out and put him in charge of the character model section.
Chen Nan swallowed his complaints, realizing that Lin Lang was right; he needed to learn more about history.
"Can we go in the afternoon? I want to sleep in."
"Then let's do this: a fair and impartial vote by raising hands. Those who want to go tomorrow morning, please raise your hands!"
As soon as Lin Lang finished speaking, before Chen Nan could react, Shen Qi had already raised her right hand high, looking at the two of them with a smile.
Damn! I knew it!
This is not fair or just at all! Isn't Shen Qi your person?
And so, the three agreed to meet at the square the next morning. Lin Lang didn't set the time too early, allowing the two to sleep in.
Because of the holiday, there were many people shopping in the mall, but Lin Lang always felt that something was missing.
In his memory, the streets should be filled with lanterns during the Mid-Autumn Festival, and large screens should be displaying gifts for the festival. Some places should even hold lantern exhibitions.
But looking at it now, it's no different from a regular holiday!
"Brother Lang, didn't you say you were going to the library? What are you doing here?" Chen Nan asked, yawning and looking puzzled.
"Today is the Mid-Autumn Festival, so buy some mooncakes and stuff for the employees. You two can pick out some gifts and enjoy the moon with your families tonight!"
Lin Lang looked around at the scenery as he answered.
However, these words drew confusion from Chen Nan and Shen Qi.
"Are you living in the last era? What's the point of celebrating the Mid-Autumn Festival? These days, besides Christmas and Valentine's Day, everything else is just for holidays!"
Chen Nan shook his head and looked at Lin Lang with a puzzled expression. He only remembered his grandfather mentioning the Mid-Autumn Festival when he was a child.
After that, this holiday became just a normal day off in their eyes.
"Yeah, Li Mo, nobody eats mooncakes anymore, and nobody sells them. If you want to buy some, buy some tiramisu or something."
Shen Qi chimed in, saying that mooncakes are a relic of the last era, who would still eat them!
"You can't possibly skip the Dragon Boat Festival, Qingming Festival... or the Spring Festival, can you?"
"Spring Festival? You mean New Year's Day on January 1st, right? Of course we celebrate that! I haven't heard of any others."
The two men's remarks left Lin Lang somewhat confused, and he also knew that the traditional history and culture of this world had been forgotten.
American culture has become mainstream.
But he never expected that even the tradition of festivals would turn out like this, with Christmas and Valentine's Day becoming mainstream holidays.
Terrifying! Terrifying!
Lin Lang wasn't sure how to explain this to the two of them, but his determination to create the Three Kingdoms Kill game grew stronger.
Originally, he only wanted to release a history game to solve the competition problem.
But now he has a new idea.
The world shouldn't be like this!
Although the game "Three Kingdoms Kill" is small, it is still filled with elements of the traditional history of the Three Kingdoms period of the Great Xia Dynasty.
We must let the world witness the brilliance of the Great Xia's traditional history and culture!
Chen Nan and Shen Qi didn't think much about this issue; since they were already here, it would be a waste not to buy something.
So this shopping trip, which started as a holiday celebration, turned into a normal shopping trip.
Lin Lang carefully observed his surroundings, trying to see if there was anything different.
After looking at it, I didn't find anything overall, but the details revealed a lot.
The scene inside the shopping mall was the same as outside; there was no Mid-Autumn Festival atmosphere, and everyone was on a normal holiday.
The clothing stores don't have Tang suits or Hanfu at all; they only have other styles.
Luxury stores are popping up everywhere!
In no time at all, the three of them finished shopping.
Lin Lang bought several pieces of clothing, just like Shen Qi, but Chen Nan did the opposite, buying a Piaget watch worth 50,000 yuan.
"Chen Nan, didn't you say you were broke? Why did you buy such an expensive watch!" Lin Lang asked, puzzled.
This wouldn't be unusual at another time, but you have to understand the company's current situation. All the money is tied up in the company, and Chen Nan doesn't have much money left.
"A loan? What's the big deal? Just buy it if you like it!"
Chen Nan didn't feel there was anything wrong with this. He thought, "Life is short, so enjoy it while you can. It's not like I can't get it. I can pay you back later."
Lin Lang pondered for a long time, but ultimately said nothing. It seems that the consumption habits of the United States have spread over!
After finishing their shopping, the three went to the library and bought some books about the history of the Three Kingdoms, which would help the company understand the Three Kingdoms period.
At that moment, the library was holding an event called "Celebrating the Mid-Autumn Festival and Promoting Cultural History Competition!"
Many of the participants were young people, and by the time Lin Lang and his friends arrived, the competition had already entered the final buzzer round.
Lin Lang's eyes lit up when he saw the Mid-Autumn Festival slogan on the event; it was surprising that people actually valued the Mid-Autumn Festival.
So he thought he'd take a look and let Chen Nan and Shen Qi learn more about traditional culture.
But ideals are often grand, while reality is often harsh.
The host asked several general questions about the history of the Great Xia Dynasty, and no one answered them correctly.
There's no other way but to gradually lower the difficulty.
Who was known as the Crouching Dragon in the Three Kingdoms period?
The contestants below the stage all hesitated, unsure of the answer.
Lin Lang sighed upon seeing this scene. Sure enough, it wasn't just his employees who were unaware; most people were clueless.
"Chen Nan, you know the answer to this question, right? After all, you've done so much research."
Chen Nan patted his chest: "Zhuge Liang!"
Lin Lang nodded in satisfaction. It seemed that his research over the past few days had been somewhat effective; at least he could answer a simple question.
However, he is still far from truly understanding the Three Kingdoms period and needs to continue to work hard!
When the host on stage saw that none of the contestants had given an answer, the scene became somewhat awkward, and his smile froze.
Helpless, she could only look at the organizers on the side of the stage.
The organizer was an elderly man with graying hair. He organized the event, hoping to promote culture through this festival.
But this is the result I never expected.
The activity couldn't be interrupted, so the old man frowned, nodded, and made a "okay" gesture.
The host cleared his throat: "Then let's change the question. Who was Alexander the Great's teacher?"
Unfortunately, the event had to continue. Since the contestants couldn't answer questions about the history of the Great Xia Dynasty, they had to use other historical questions.
As soon as the host finished speaking, a male contestant raised his hand to answer.
"That's more like it! Do you think people will only know the answers if you ask questions like that, Aristotle!"
"...Correct answer."
As the host announced the result, the audience burst into applause to celebrate the winner.
The hostesses also went on stage to present the prize for the champion: a set of books on the history of the Great Xia Dynasty, since the purpose of this event was to promote the history of the Great Xia Dynasty.
However, the male contestant showed a hint of dissatisfaction in his eyes after seeing the reward.
Just as the host picked up the microphone, preparing to conclude his remarks, he was interrupted by a voice.
"I have a question for this champion: since Alexander the Great's teacher was Aristotle, then who was the First Emperor's teacher and uncle?"
Lin Lang's sudden speech startled Chen Nan and Shen Qi, who were standing nearby.
Not only them, but the entire room fell silent the moment these words were spoken.
Even the champion was stumped by this question. He frowned, thought for a long time, and then said softly, "I...I don't know."
"It's Lü Buwei." Lin Lang scanned all the contestants present. "He authored the *Lüshi Chunqiu*, and offered a reward of a thousand gold pieces, yet no one could alter a single word!"
"He supported the First Emperor's ascension to the throne and was respectfully addressed as 'Uncle,' but ultimately committed suicide by drinking poison!"
The sound wasn't loud, but it resonated throughout the entire venue.
After Lin Lang finished speaking, he turned and left with Chen Nan and Shen Qi.
The host held the microphone but remained silent for a long time, and the audience began to whisper among themselves.
The elderly man from the event organizer narrowed his eyes as he watched Lin Lang's retreating figure, before finally revealing a satisfied expression.
The champion on stage was still stunned, the set of Great Xia history books in his hand was now a little hot to the touch, but he still held it tightly in his hand.
Only now did I realize that the set of books in my hands was worth a fortune.