Chapter 1: Do you play games? The kind that opens your skull before you play

"You're a comedian, why are you so sad every day? You need to straighten yourself up!"
In the outer city area of ​​Xinhu City, in a second-hand store called "Laisheng", an old man was comforting the only customer in the store.
"My whole family likes to watch your show. We are all your fans. If we don't watch your show while eating every day, the meal won't taste good."
The old man kept nagging for a long time, and the young man standing in the corner of the store slowly turned around.
He looked to be in his twenties, dressed casually, with messy hair. He wasn't particularly handsome, but he had an indescribable melancholy temperament: "The program I participated in has been discontinued. I was fired by the company three days ago."
"It doesn't matter. You're such a good actor. At worst, we can go find work on the set ourselves."
The shop owner was very enthusiastic, but the young man just shook his head after hearing it and did not continue the topic: "Boss, I have basically played all the second-hand games here. Are there any new games arriving recently?"
"Yes, there is, but in your current situation, I suggest you not play games that are too stimulating and bloody." The shop owner took out a black box from under the counter. The box was made of unknown material and was very heavy. "Have you ever tried healing games before?"
"Healing game?"
"It's the kind of game that has warm images, soothing music, and a plot that makes people smile. It records many beautiful moments in life and can bring positive energy to people." The store owner opened the black box and took out a somewhat worn-out second-hand gaming helmet from it: "Technology is becoming more and more advanced, but the feeling of happiness and joy is becoming less and less. Young people today have to face various pressures. A good healing game can relax the nerves and warm the body and mind. I think you can try it."

After receiving the gaming helmet from the shop owner, the young man hesitated for a long time before finally nodding: "Boss, what is the name of this game?"
"A Perfect Life."
After paying, Han Fei put on his mask and lowered his hat brim before walking out of the thrift store holding his gaming helmet. He did this not because he was worried about being recognized, but because he simply didn't want to interact with outsiders.
After returning to his rental house, Han Fei slowly relaxed. He turned on the TV and randomly dialed a channel, then went into the bathroom and washed his face with cold water.
After graduating from the Xinhu Film and Television Academy, he worked very hard every day, determined to become a comedian who could bring laughter to everyone.
But sometimes hard work does not necessarily pay off. Without any background, he worked very hard, from behind the scenes to the front stage. He finally got a chance to show his face, but was squeezed out of the company for some reason.
Drops of water slid down his cheeks. Han Fei looked at himself in the mirror, hooked the corners of his mouth with both hands, and tried to use external force to make himself smile.
He tried to find ways to make others laugh every day, but suddenly one day, he found that he couldn't laugh at all.
Sighing softly, Han Fei tore off several pieces of paper posted above the mirror. The pieces of paper were densely covered with the same sentence - the best actor is you in real life.
After leaving the bathroom, Han Fei came to the desk and began to look at the gaming helmet on the desk.
He had heard of the game "Perfect Life" a long time ago. It is said that this game is a deeply immersive virtual reality game jointly launched by Deep Space Technology and Yongsheng Pharmaceutical. It is also the world's first game to simulate real touch, taste and smell. It is said to be the final form of the game. Theoretically, if a player has no material pursuits, he can even live in it forever.
It sounds scary, but with the support of two technology giants, Deep Space Technology and Yongsheng Pharmaceuticals, even the most scary things may become a reality. After all, with the advent of the intelligent revolution and the biological revolution, the two technology giants have created many miracles.
In fact, this game has already sparked heated discussions when the project was launched. Deep Space Technology is a giant in the aerospace, artificial intelligence, and communications industries, and has been conducting cutting-edge scientific research with the goal of migrating to outer space. Eternal Life Pharmaceuticals is a giant in the fields of biogenetic technology and human neural engineering, and wants to crack the ultimate mystery of life.
Two top international companies that have nothing to do with the gaming industry are willing to devote a lot of resources to developing a game. Many people in the industry can't understand what they are thinking.
The reviews of "Perfect Life" on the Internet are mixed . Some people think that the game focuses on a warm and healing style, in which players can experience and simulate various kinds of life. It is simply a man-made paradise. They can get everything they want in the virtual city and realize all their dreams.
Others say that this adult game has almost no moral and ethical limits, and that various in-depth gameplay methods will completely destroy human nature.

In fact, since the first test of "Perfect Life", departments related to justice and moral construction have moved into Deep Space Technology.
The internal testing of other games involves experienced gamers and professional reviewers, but most of the testers for this game are staff from relevant government departments.
From this point alone, we can see the extraordinary nature of this game.
This was Han Fei's first time trying a deeply immersive virtual reality game. To be on the safe side, he searched the Internet for a lot of information related to "Perfect Life".
With the participation and supervision of relevant departments, "Perfect Life" has conducted five internal tests and three major changes. At midnight tonight, "Perfect Life" will conduct its sixth internal test. If everything goes well, this test will also be the last test before the public beta.
"The game hasn't been publicly tested yet. How did the owner of the thrift store get the gaming helmet? What kind of insider channels does he have? Also, I saw online that Perfect Life doesn't sell gaming helmets. They've developed something called a space gaming capsule, and the price is twenty times that of a normal gaming helmet."
After thinking about it, Han Fei felt that he might have been cheated. The game that came with the helmet might just be a copycat game with the same name as "Perfect Life".
But since he had already bought it, Han Fei thought it would be better for him to give it a try.
He connected the various lines, saw the indicator light come on, and then put the gaming helmet on his head.
His vision was blocked and darkness enveloped everything. Han Fei felt as if he was thrown into a black ocean.
He couldn't see anything, but he could still hear the news on TV.
"On December 31, the construction of the new Shanghai smart city entered its final stage. The emergence of a fully automated, all-interconnected smart city will become a monument in human history."
"On December 31, antitrust investigations into deep space technology by multiple countries were launched again."
“December 31st: In order to safeguard the well-being of citizens, our government has decided to increase investment in education and science and technology, unlock more high-tech industries, and cultivate more high-quality talents.”
"On December 31, a serious fire broke out in Antique Street in the outer city of Xinhu City. Many second-hand shops were burned down. The possibility of arson cannot be ruled out."
The sound in his ears became smaller and smaller, and at a certain moment, the world in front of Han Fei suddenly turned blood red.
Strange noises began to come from inside the gaming helmet. Han Fei instinctively felt uneasy. Just as he was about to take off the helmet, he felt a sharp pain from the back of his head, as if a steel needle had pierced his skull and sent something deep into his brain.
"Biological file uploaded successfully, memory file uploaded successfully, neural connection successful, first-generation administrator account activated, permission number 0000..."

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