Interstellar Travel: Becoming a Dress-Up Game Designer

Chapter 95

Xia Chunqi said, "Of course you can. She opened up the visitor access after she finished setting it up. I thought everyone would go in for a visit, but I didn't expect none of you went."

"Aaaaaah, I want to go! Which one?"

"I had no idea before. I thought everyone's houses were the same and that designers never came in. I never imagined that the model house was actually designed by a designer himself!"

"Hurry, hurry, which one is it? I can't wait!"

Xia Chunqi led everyone to Lin Shuying's mansion.

The entrance itself is quite different; it features a very traditional Chinese design. There are huge stone lions and two Eight Immortals lanterns above the door. There are also stone lanterns on the ground; during the day, the candles are extinguished, but at night, these lanterns are absolutely beautiful.

The Eight Immortals Lantern is decorated with very beautiful paintings, featuring blue and white patterns, flying flowers, Tieguai Li riding a donkey, and He Xiangu picking lotus flowers. The figures are very beautiful and ethereal, and the colors are bright and artistic.

Several designers felt they could spend an entire day looking at the lights.

Upon entering, past the exquisite stone screen, one enters the interior, where even more lanterns hang under the eaves of the corridor. Floor lamps of various styles, heights, and materials are also present in the corners of the garden. Carved with dragons and adorned with intertwined branches and flying beasts, it's hard to believe these are lamps.

Lin Shuying put a lot of thought into these lamps. The lamps from different countries on Earth each have their own unique characteristics, and they also incorporate many influences and design styles from other countries.

But the unique lanterns of China are truly amazing!

Especially palace lanterns and flower lanterns, but with the progress of the times, these things have become entertainment and display items, and many have been mixed with modern designs, losing their original flavor.

However, lamps are truly a combination of art and everyday necessities.

For this "Qingfengyi" event, Lin Shuying used candlelight lanterns instead of electric lights to create an old-fashioned, dim atmosphere.

When I was designing, I also thought that ancient people liked to tell stories. Fairy tales, myths, and ghost stories from various countries were all told at night. Was it because the lights at night created a storytelling atmosphere?

As you walk along the corridor to the house, you'll find artificial hills, flowers, potted plants, a small pond, and a flowing river in the courtyard.

The entire set design is absolutely stunning!

Upon entering the main hall, the reception table is filled with flower arrangements, pastry plates, and fruit platters, creating a gentle and elegant ambiance.

Several players came in to take a look and found that every part of the painting was the same!

Every angle is a picturesque scene, exquisite and beautiful, brimming with artistic conception and atmosphere.

Plum blossoms, covered in white snow, can be seen through the round window, creating a beautiful scene with the falling snowflakes.

Turning around, one sees snow-covered eaves and pavilions, a tea table, cushions, a small rug, and a flower arrangement that perfectly fills the empty space. The scene doesn't feel cramped or crowded; instead, it has ample negative space.

Empty yet rich, so this is what it looks like?

The plum blossom grove has also been reorganized separately. Previously, each type of plum blossom was planted together separately, resulting in a very rigid layout.

However, the designer's home is different. The plum garden is filled with various artificial mountains and other flowers and plants, transforming the chessboard pattern into a secluded and beautiful scene with hidden paths.

It no longer looks like you can see everything at a glance, but it has a bit more novelty, increasing the space for exploration and fun.

Walking among the artificial hills, one can't help but wonder what variety the next plum blossom will be, where the next spot will lead, and what the next surprise will be.

I feel a sense of anticipation for walks and scenery...

Everyone strolled slowly along the cobblestone path, and before they knew it, twenty minutes had passed.

The same goes for the house; the original house, with its high ceilings, spacious layout, and few beams and columns, has been completely transformed.

Lin Shuying designed the house to be spacious, aiming to give players enough room to create and decorate it according to their own preferences. If they have no ideas, they can also decorate it according to the template provided by the official team, which is the template designed by Lin Shuying.

She meticulously updated many props such as pillars, eaves, small ponds, and partitions, but she didn't expect players to use them in that way. No one came to see her model room, and she forgot to promote it.

In the past, when she played games, she was always curious about other people's houses and wanted to go inside and explore them. She thought that StarCraft players would feel the same way.

Surprisingly, everyone turned off the option to freely visit, subconsciously assuming that other players did the same.

She divided the bedroom, study, small room, side room, and small living room into smaller sections, and filled them with more precious and luxurious ornaments.

The living room, tea room, and plum blossom viewing terrace are all very spacious and furnished with minimal clutter to create a sense of openness.

Don't steal the spotlight from the main character.

The visiting players were stunned, overwhelmed by the dazzling array of sights!

"It's truly a home designed by a professional; it's so beautiful!"

"I'm going to post this in the chat channel so everyone can see it, especially the players who have accepted the designer's quest. They really should take a look."

He then sent the photos to the chat channel in a flurry, and players flocked to the chat.

Xia Chunqi and Lin Qiaoqiao retreated immediately, and also set their homestead to be blocked from entering, otherwise they would definitely be attacked by players.

They retreated quickly, and the next second, players rushed into Zone 1, crowding in so much that many couldn't get in. Once everyone arrived, they headed towards Lin Shuying's house. Surprisingly, over two thousand people could be accommodated in this house. Walking inside didn't feel crowded at all; it was packed with people everywhere you looked. The layout was simply unbelievable.

"My mecha Grand Marshal, is this what the historical records describe as the gardens of our home planet, China, where every step reveals a new scene and every two steps reveal a new world?"

"Huh? Yeah, Qingfengyi has marked China in quite a few places. I didn't even notice until you mentioned it."

"Hey, the historical records about our home planet are too chaotic. Most of what's left are from movies and TV shows, with various countries and tribes mixed together, making it really hard to distinguish them."

"I heard from the diaries of the soldiers who prepared for the Great Escape that the warships were jointly prepared by various countries. There was a lot of arguing at the time, and everyone wanted to keep more of their own country's warships. In the end, it was a draw, and some people who wanted to survive tried to take shortcuts. It was a helpless situation."

In the face of major issues of right and wrong, ordinary people always advance in both greatness and insignificance, vividly demonstrating the complexity of human nature.

That has now become an untraceable part of the past.

But this landscaping is truly amazing!

"I must say, Qingfengyi's research on historical materials is absolutely first-rate. No wonder the designer rarely appears in the public eye; he probably spends all his free time researching."

"Recent research on historical materials has made great progress, and many impressive figures have emerged. I heard that they've also built a game next door called Barbie Fashion, and the clothes in it are super cute. The gameplay is similar to Qingfengyi, both involving shopping and changing clothes. However, the styles are completely different. I heard that they're researching the historical materials of their home planet, Country A."

"Really? I've been focused on Qingfengyi the whole time, I hadn't noticed this at all."

"I took a look, and I prefer Qingfengyi. That place is so expensive, with so many story missions. I ran around for two hours and all I got was a short skirt. I don't really want to spend the money."

"I went too. You can't appreciate the difference without comparison. Qingfengyi is definitely the best."

.........

We chatted and strolled around for over an hour.

The chat channel was filled with photos, and everyone was sharing pictures.

Many players meticulously recreated their homes frame-by-frame according to Lin Shuying's design; these decorating enthusiasts have made a fortune this season!

This layout provided a lot of inspiration, and they even transformed Little Yi's Residence and Princess Castle to their liking. It's a bit of a shame the garden can't be renovated, because it's where all the pets' food is produced; now, with the God of Cookery and the Kitchen God, it's the whole family's food production base.

Homeworld Warriors can be played for several years!

Before we knew it, the event was coming to an end; the event ended three days earlier than expected.

While many players are busy building their homes and enjoying the services of the God of Cookery, the Kitchen God delivers a red invitation.

"Master, this is an invitation to the Lantern Festival. Please accept it."

The player received the letter, and an announcement popped up inside:

Dear Qingfengyi players, the "Decorating Lanterns and Colorful Attire" event has only three days left! During these three days, the Lantern Festival will take place. The Lantern Festival map will be open, and all players are welcome to release lanterns.

On the first day, a lantern viewing activity will be held. The world map will be in a nighttime state all day. Players can participate in lantern riddle guessing activities and also purchase various colored lanterns and small items.

The next day, a river lantern release event will be held. Players can ride lantern boats on the world map, buy paper, pens, and lanterns, write their wishes on them, and release them into the river. You can also make your own lanterns!

On the third day, a Kongming lantern activity will be held. During this activity, players can buy or make their own Kongming lanterns, write their wishes on them, and release them into the sky. Perhaps the heavens will bestow blessings and grant their wishes.

The third day marks the official end of the event, but don't worry, although the large map event only takes place once a year, the dungeon homestead is always there! Feel free to invite your friends to visit your beautiful homestead!

Stay tuned for more exciting updates.

Friendly reminder: The service center has detailed information about the Lantern Festival, a grand festival held on the fifteenth day of the first lunar month in China. Although the interstellar calendar is completely different from our home planet, and the time varies from planet to planet, we still hope this festival brings you a unique kind of joy.

The next Qingfengyi Lantern Festival will begin 362 days after the end of this day. Stay tuned!

May the gentle breeze carry your wishes and may all your dreams come true!

Lin Shuying thought about it for a long time and finally decided to make this event an annual event.

The fact that time is different on different planets in interstellar space troubled her for a long time. It seems that interstellar space is not calculated in years; each planet has its own time, and there is no such thing as an interstellar year as described in novels.

Qingfengyi is facing a game spanning the entire galaxy, so she'll proceed according to her own calculations.

At least here, a day, a month, and a week remain unchanged; accumulating 365 days is enough, hehe.

The players were so excited by the lantern-lighting scene in the CG that they couldn't sleep. They flocked to the streets to find materials and started making river lanterns and Kongming lanterns according to the lantern-making instructions given by the Kitchen God.

It's just how it looks after it's been made...

Only I can appreciate it now.

I'd better grab my wallet and go out to buy one.

The event began at midnight, when a dazzling display of fireworks lit up the sky once again.

Players rushed out of their homes, gazing at the fireworks in the sky, their eyes reflecting the bursts of light. So this was happiness amidst the lamplight.

I don't know why, but even though I could hear fireworks all around me, the world felt quiet, peaceful, and beautiful.

I inexplicably felt a little teary-eyed.

After the fireworks ended, we arrived at the guild instance and entered the world map.

The world here is so dreamlike, with lights shining everywhere, in all sorts of colors.

There are many corner pavilions, with lanterns of various colors hanging from the four or eight corners, depicting landscapes, flowers, birds, and beauties, and inscribed with poems and verses.

It uses candlelight, not lamplight.

The colors of the painting were projected by the light, giving it a hazy, warm glow, and a touch of old-fashioned charm.

There are many colorful lantern stalls on the street; you can buy whatever you like.

There was also a booklet of riddles with the answers inside. Lin Shuying was unaware of the interstellar people's knowledge of riddles, so she made the answers into a booklet and secretly put it in the little surprise.

You might encounter them while shopping; it all depends on whether you have a discerning eye or not.

The stall area was also illuminated by candlelight, making the stalls appear somewhat unreal. Despite the dim lighting, many people still bought things because of the atmosphere.

The family, dressed in festive red new clothes, wearing gorgeous hair ornaments, holding small fans, hand warmers, small bags, and carrying small lanterns.

The interstellar people have almost never experienced such a fulfilling and busy life.

The main street is paved with stone bricks, and you can feel its unevenness under your feet.

There are also many large lights depicting the twelve zodiac animals, the four guardian deities, the God of Wealth, the Kitchen God, the God of Cookery, etc.

Arriving at some secluded corners, where the lights are no longer obscuring the view, looking up reveals a sky full of stars.

The moon was so round it seemed unreal, and a large river flowed slowly from one side, encircling the town.

The river surface shimmered, reflecting the moonlight and also the peaceful heart at this moment.

The players couldn't believe they could play all night.

Many office workers go to work with dark circles under their eyes the next day. Those in positions that don't involve much contact with people can at least take a nap when they have a spare moment, since robots don't proactively greet people, chat, or engage in social interactions.

In jobs that require a lot of interaction with people, we secretly chuckled at each other's dark circles.

It was as if, after this night, some boundaries had dissolved...

On the second day, the players were particularly enthusiastic about releasing river lanterns, carrying the lanterns they had bought and writing their wishes on them.

I hope all my wishes come true, I hope Qingfengyi releases the golden phoenix, I hope Qingfengyi's limited-edition items will return a couple more times, I hope the person I like will confess first, and I hope the person I have a crush on also has a crush on me...

I thought it would be a routine event, since other games also have various events.

For example, there are events like the Great Hunt, discount promotions, non-stop gifts, super weapon giveaways, and team battle royale games.

But none of those events stirred their emotions as much as this one, especially the moment the river lanterns were released into the water. It felt as if their hopes and wishes were being carried away and delivered to some being.

Seeing someone next to me close their eyes and mutter prayers, I couldn't help but join in.

It's said that wishes won't come true if you say them out loud, but if you don't say them out loud, will the gods not hear you?

Or is it that what you think in your heart is not as clear as what you say out loud?

Even a soft whisper is good...