ROSGT ## Chapter 66: Who is playing the game, and who is being played by the game?
# Volume 1
## Chapter 66: Who is playing the game, and who is being played by the game?
Ye Chui didn’t expect to be surrounded by a crowd just as he stepped out of the elevator.
Before entering the entertainment city, if you verify your invitation code, all expenses within the entertainment city would be discounted. Ye Chui, Fang Nan, Fang Xi, and Robert all had invitation codes, so they naturally began to verify them.
However, just as Ye Chui was verifying his information, the girl responsible for the verification suddenly exclaimed, “You... You’re Professor X!?”
The invitation code was sent from SB, logging in under the name Professor X, which allowed the girl to recognize Ye Chui’s identity.
It was clear that this girl was also a fan of Professor X.
Moreover, there were quite a few fans of Professor X in the entertainment city. As soon as the girl shouted, others quickly joined in.
“Professor X!? Where is Professor X?”
“Oh my God, catch him, don’t let him run away!”
“Professor X, why did you come out?”
“I idolize you so much, Professor X! Let me take a couple of pictures. I’ll hang them on my wall and worship you every day!”
The people who came to the entertainment city early in the morning were attracted by the Kung Fu Kid’s launch event. Naturally, they were passionate about games, and the sudden appearance of Ye Chui, a gaming god, drove them crazy.
The entrance of the entertainment city became bustling, and soon some reporters caught wind of it.
In the past month, who was the hottest topic on the internet?
No doubt, it was Professor X.
In the past two days, with the release of "Lei Lei Kan", the mysterious Easter egg video, and the information about the new game in the tenth level, Professor X had been at the center of trending topics.
In no time, a crowd of reporters surrounded Ye Chui and the others.
This was the first time Professor X had appeared in public, a significant event!
Especially seeing that Professor X was a person in a wheelchair, an aura of determination and resilience was palpable.
Such news was incredibly valuable!
Some entertainment reporters were also interested in Fang Nan, standing next to Ye Chui. They imagined her as a devoted companion who stayed by Professor X’s side through his darkest days, crafting a touching love story in their minds.
“Professor X, are you under a lot of pressure?”
“Professor X, are you happy?”
“Professor X, does your family know how amazing you are?”
Questions bombarded them continuously.
Ye Chui came here to have fun and didn’t expect to encounter such a scene, so he was bewildered.
Fang Xi and Robert were very loyal, quickly acting as bodyguards to protect Ye Chui from being carried away by the frenzied fans.
Fang Nan stood close to Ye Chui, guarding him against the enthusiastic female fans.
The entrance of the game city was chaotic.
On the other side, near the Kung Fu Kid’s launch stage, Huang Xiaotian, Jian Fan, and Wang Zhaoming stood there lonely. Even the staff testing the microphones were eager to join the crowd watching Professor X.
A little girl, about four or five years old, rode past them on a children’s bike, glanced at them, and continued riding without stopping.
Even the kids ignored them...
Instantly, a sense of extreme desolation enveloped the three.
“Damn! Professor X is too hateful, coming here to disrupt things!” Wang Zhaoming shouted angrily.
Jian Fan wanted to remind him that they had personally invited Ye Chui over...
But he ultimately didn’t say it.
Huang Xiaotian’s face was incredibly grim: “We gave these reporters red envelopes to help us with promotion, and now... Damn it!”
This scene was beyond Huang Xiaotian’s tolerance limit.
Ye Chui, someone he could have squashed like a bug, was now stealing all the limelight!
He couldn’t stand it anymore!
Immediately, Huang Xiaotian led Wang Zhaoming and Jian Fan over aggressively, pulling the reporters away one by one. These reporters had taken their red envelopes; how could they take the money and not do the job?
The reporters were in a difficult position, as they also had to uphold professional standards. Helplessly, they had to temporarily leave Ye Chui and unwillingly gather around the stage, listlessly adjusting their cameras.
Ye Chui finally breathed a sigh of relief. Although some enthusiastic fans still surrounded him, the pressure was much less.
On the stage at the launch event.
Seeing the lifeless atmosphere, even the usually calm Huang Xiaotian couldn’t help but break into a cold sweat.
He walked to the center of the stage and said, “Today is the launch of our game development department’s new fighting game, Kung Fu Kid, into which we’ve poured immense effort and time. But before we begin the launch, let’s enjoy a wonderful performance…”
“Stop singing, just release the game quickly, we’re in a hurry.”
“Yeah, say what you need to and get it over with. We’re not here for the performance.”
“Hey, keep an eye on Professor X, don’t let him get away!”
“...” Huang Xiaotian’s face showed extreme displeasure, and he angrily clenched his fists.
Ye Chui was even more displeased. Did they think he was a fugitive?
“Jian Fan, come up and talk about our upcoming game,” Huang Xiaotian said, impatiently stepping off the stage—he couldn’t bear the humiliation!
Jian Fan didn’t share this awareness. He walked to the stage, feeling invigorated.
Regardless of Kung Fu Kid’s future sales, standing in front of so many cameras felt great, making him feel like a star.
He even gave a disdainful glance at Ye Chui, Fang Nan, and Fang Xi, his eyes filled with arrogance.
As if saying, “Look at me now, soaring high. SB lets me host this big launch. This is what it means to be valued. Can you do this?”
“Idiot!” Ye Chui, Fang Nan, and Fang Xi thought simultaneously.
Jian Fan was delighted, adjusting his tie like Huang Xiaotian, striking a pose of a successful person, wondering how handsome he’d look on the news tonight...
“What are you dawdling for? Start already!” an impatient reporter shouted from below.
“...”
Jian Fan awkwardly smiled and began his presentation—
It was the usual spiel about how they painstakingly developed Kung Fu Kid, which would surely become a popular game.
Finally, the big screen behind Jian Fan displayed the gameplay of Kung Fu Kid.
Jian Fan continued, “Our fighting game uses a combat system derived from a virtual combat system used in the military. This system is incredible, far better than the crude stuff from small studios.”
As he spoke, Jian Fan cast a meaningful glance at Ye Chui.
“Idiot.” Ye Chui rolled his eyes, ignoring him.
Jian Fan snorted lightly and continued, “Using this simulated combat system, players will fully control a virtual character, capable of any large or small action, attacking the opponent, making it feel like you’re really there.”
Hearing this, Ye Chui had an idea and quickly pulled on Fatty Fang Xi’s arm, whispering something in his ear.
Fang Xi got the hint and loudly asked, “It sounds impressive, but how’s the operation?”
Hearing Fang Xi’s question, Jian Fan snorted again, “The operation is even more impressive. Players only need three hours to get familiar with the game, and after a week of practice, they can control the combat system skillfully. Isn’t that amazing?”
The reporters were impressed, thinking it was indeed amazing.
But Ye Chui couldn’t help but laugh—
It took three hours to get familiar with the game and a week to control it skillfully?
Damn, who is playing the game, and who is being played by the game?