Chapter 62 You Are So Young
After three hours of hard work, Su Nian fought against fatigue and mechanical movements every minute and every second. Her hands were shaking slightly from the long hours of work, and sweat soaked her hair and continued to slide down her cheeks. Finally, she successfully processed enough animal skins and earned 300 credit points.
She dragged her heavy body as if filled with lead and slowly returned to the dormitory. She sat down on the slightly old chair with a dull sound. She was breathing heavily, her eyes revealed extreme fatigue, but she couldn't wait to open the computer to check the account balance. When she saw the newly added 300 credit points, her eyes lit up instantly, like a bright light suddenly lit up in the darkness.
However, this moment of joy brought back her memories of the painful days on the Garbage Planet. On the Garbage Planet, she faced endless mountains of garbage and harsh environment every day. In order to survive, she desperately searched for valuable things in the garbage dump, and could only earn five credits a day. At that time, hunger and cold were the norm, and hope for the future was almost wiped out.
Her thoughts drifted away involuntarily, thinking of Lin Xiaofei, the boy who had supported and encouraged her on the garbage planet. How was he doing now on the garbage planet? Was he still struggling in that harsh environment, trying desperately to survive? Or had he been lucky enough to leave that barren land and find new hope? Her heart was full of worry and longing, imagining the scene he might be in, was he struggling to find useful supplies in the garbage dump on the garbage planet, or had he started a new life on another planet?
Lin Xiaofei's figure just flashed through her mind, and then Levin's face appeared again. Levin was a wandering alien. Was he still wandering and living in danger every day like when they first met? Was he still alone in the unknown corners of the vast universe, facing unpredictable dangers at all times? Did every wandering make him physically and mentally exhausted? Did every strange planet make him feel lonely and helpless? Her heart tightened, as if she could feel the displacement and confusion that Levin had endured.
Thinking of this, Su Nian's eyes slightly reddened, and a complex emotion surged in her heart. She knew that although life was still hard, it was much better than the days on the garbage planet. She secretly made up her mind to work harder to live a better life.
After a short break, Su Nian decided to go shopping in the holographic world in the optical brain to relax her tense nerves. The moment she entered the holographic world, the scene in front of her seemed to take her back to the 21st century. The bustling streets were lined with tall and gorgeous buildings, and neon lights flashed colorful lights. The bustling crowds on the streets, some were chatting and laughing, and some were stopping to admire the window displays on the street. The dazzling shops were filled with all kinds of novel products, which were dazzling.
She walked leisurely, and the ground under her feet seemed to have a real touch. The breeze gently brushed her face, bringing bursts of fresh air. She looked around curiously, feeling the atmosphere full of vitality and energy. Passing by a dessert shop, the sweet smell wafted out of the store. She couldn't help but stop and take a deep breath. It was a long-lost sweet smell.
At this moment, a boy suddenly came up from behind and put his hand on her shoulder without warning. Su Nian was startled by this sudden action. She turned her head sharply, her face full of confusion and vigilance. She saw that the boy had a playful smile on his face, and his eyes were mischievous and mysterious.
"Who are you?" Su Nian frowned, with a hint of displeasure in his voice.
The boy didn't take it seriously and continued smiling, "Guess."
Su Nian looked him up and down, quickly searching his mind for someone he might know, but ultimately he answered indifferently, "I don't know him, don't bother me." After saying that, he turned around and was about to leave.
"Hey, hey, hey, wait for me, I'm Ye Yao." The boy shouted hurriedly, with a hint of anxiety in his voice.
Ye Yao seemed to be performing magic in front of her. A faint light appeared around his body, and then his face began to change. His facial features were gradually reshaped, from his original ordinary appearance to a handsome and unfamiliar face, and his voice also changed from clear to magnetic.
Su Nian's eyes widened in surprise. This magical scene made her feel extremely novel. It turned out that it was possible to use a fake face to show people on the Internet, and it could be so realistic.
Ye Yao said excitedly: "Look, I sculpted this face myself, do you think it's handsome?" As he spoke, he struck a pose that he thought was very cool.
Su Nian looked at his smug expression and couldn't help but roll her eyes at him, but her curiosity was still aroused. She also decided to try the fun of face pinching.
Su Nian opened the face-shaping interface and immersed herself in it. She carefully adjusted the size and shape of her eyes, making them deep and bright, as if hiding endless stories. The bridge of her nose should be straight and slender, adding a three-dimensional sense to the whole face. She shaped her lips to be slightly upturned, with a barely noticeable smile, appearing gentle and charming. She also carefully designed her hairstyle, choosing a fluffy and fashionable short hair, which made her look more youthful and energetic.
After some careful carving, a face of a 21st century young man appeared in front of him. Ye Yao couldn't help but tease after seeing it: "You are so young."
Afterwards, the two men held hands and went shopping together. People around them cast strange looks at them, their eyes full of doubt and confusion. Some people whispered: "It's true that they can do whatever they want on the Internet. This couple may not be able to show their affection in real life, so they are so bold here."
Su Nian couldn't help but feel angry when she heard these comments, but when she saw Ye Yao's indifferent look, she felt that there was no need to bother with these strangers. Ye Yao looked indifferent, and continued to shuttle between the shops with Su Nian, enjoying the freedom and happiness brought by this virtual world.
Ye Yao pulled Su Nian through one holographic store after another, and kept muttering, "Su Nian, look at this, and that, how cool!" She was like a wild horse that had broken free from its reins, completely unable to control her desire to buy. When she saw something she liked, she would click to buy it without hesitation.
Su Nian followed behind her, watching Ye Yao's shopping spree, and secretly complained in her heart: "She is worthy of being a rich girl. The way she spends money is simply like treating money as dirt! Is money just a number in her eyes?" She shook her head helplessly, watching Ye Yao excitedly throwing items into the shopping cart one by one without blinking.
After Ye Yao bought a bunch of things, she suddenly stopped, took a breath and said, "Ah, it's not fun to walk around in this hologram. Let's go outside the school someday. There's a huge shopping mall outside the school. It's ridiculously big! You can even fly a flying vehicle inside. If you walk, your legs will be broken!"
Su Nian rolled her eyes at her and said, "With the speed at which you spend money, I'm afraid your family's treasury will be emptied out!"
Ye Yao didn't care. She raised her head proudly and said, "My family has plenty of money. Isn't the purpose of making money to spend? Let's go and see something else."
The two continued to stroll around the holographic store. Ye Yao still wanted to buy everything she saw, while Su Nian kept rolling her eyes.
As they walked, they came to a virtual pet store. Ye Yao was immediately attracted by a furry kitten, her eyes lit up, and she said loudly: "Su Nian, look how cute this kitten is, buy one and take it home!"
Su Nian couldn't help but laugh: "You can't even take care of yourself, and you still want to keep a pet? Don't let the kitten starve to death!"
Ye Yao was unhappy: "Hmph, I have plenty of servants to take care of me, why would I let a kitten starve!" Then she clicked to buy.
After leaving the pet store, Ye Yao saw the latest virtual game equipment and bought it without saying a word. Su Nian was stunned and thought: "This guy is crazy today, spending money like water, not afraid of spending all her family's gold and silver."
After shopping for a long time, Ye Yao finally said contentedly: "Let's stop here today. When we get to the mall, we'll do some shopping!" Su Nian sighed helplessly and followed her out of the holographic store.
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