"How did it get so late so quickly?"
"Didn't they say the time ratio between the game world and the real world is different?"
"Yeah, I was planning to go fishing again. I'd already talked to Willie, and this time we could rent a boat to fish out at sea. What a pity!"
Fang Hui and the minister both took off their virtual reality headsets. After checking the time, they shook their heads and sighed, feeling regretful, clearly not having played enough.
Meanwhile, Emperor Liu Zhengyuan, who was beside them, was much slower.
He had been prompted by the system to log out several times but was still reluctant to leave, mainly because he was worried that the crops he had just planted would die.
"Your Majesty, you don't have to worry!"
Fortunately, Liu Shiwan explained, "When a player logs out and closes the game, the time in this game world will pause. That means your planted crops will be fine!"
Upon hearing this, Liu Zhengyuan finally felt much more at ease.
He only exited the game and took off his virtual reality headset just before the computer was about to force a shutdown.
At this moment, seeing Liu Shiwan about to leave, he couldn't help but say, "Shi Wan, thank you so much for taking us around this time and for guiding me in farming. You could even be considered my teacher!"
Fang Hui and the minister also quickly thanked her.
"You're too kind. We are all fellow players, just helping each other out. It's good that Your Majesty and the two of you enjoy this game. I shall take my leave now!"
Liu Shiwan smiled slightly, and with that, she departed.
Liu Zhengyuan wasn't in a hurry to get up; he remained seated, savoring the recent gaming experience.
It was a while before he came back to his senses.
"Hmm?"
Liu Zhengyuan then noticed that Liu Chengfeng and several other ministers had already been waiting behind him for a long time.
"Imperial Father, what do you think of this game?"
Liu Chengfeng suddenly asked with a smile.
"Hmm, it's good. It seems mundane, but it actually has a unique charm; it's quite magical and fun!"
Liu Zhengyuan didn't hide his thoughts, nodding in praise. Then he looked at the three ministers next to Liu Chengfeng: "My dear ministers, what do you think? How was your first experience playing it?"
"This…"
This question immediately stiffened the expressions on the faces of the three ministers, leaving them momentarily unsure how to answer.
How did it feel?
For them, who had been toiling tirelessly to reclaim wasteland in the game, how else could it feel? Of course, they felt like cursing.
They weren't masochists; how could they possibly find this game fun under such circumstances?
But they saw that His Majesty was now full of praise for the game, and they were torn, wondering whether to go against their conscience and praise it a few times.
"Imperial Father, these three have been reclaiming wasteland for your son in the game these past few days!"
However, at this moment, Liu Chengfeng spoke up for the three with a smile: "And their tilling skills are getting more proficient day by day. Of course, they've been having a lot of fun playing!"
"Just now, when the three of them exited the game, they were almost crying because they were reluctant to leave!"
Upon hearing this, the three ministers couldn't help but inwardly grumble, 'Fun my foot!'
Were they crying because they were reluctant to leave?
It was clearly tears of joy, alright?
However, this statement did help them out of a bind, and the three of them breathed a sigh of relief, thinking the matter was over.
But who would have thought?
Liu Zhengyuan listened, nodded with satisfaction, and said, "Excellent, then you should all come often from now on!"
"As you know, I plan to promote new farming policies. If you, the court ministers, take the lead in farming, it will naturally set an example for more people!"
Upon hearing this, the three ministers trembled all over, completely dumbfounded.
They had originally thought that today's gaming trip was over, and they were finally free, vowing never to come to this Internet Cafe again, even if it killed them.
But now His Majesty had spoken, and it seemed they had no choice but to come. This was truly a tragedy.
Liu Zhengyuan then looked at Right Prime Minister Lu Tong on the other side: "Minister Lu, what do you think? How was your side of the game?"
Upon hearing this, Lu Tong immediately clapped his hands and laughed joyfully: "Your Majesty, this game is great, it's so much fun! Even if you didn't say so, your servant would still come to play often in the future, and not just me, but my son too!"
Lu Yu, who was beside him, also nodded frantically: "Yes, yes, yes, this game is too much fun! Once you play it, you can't stop; I haven't had nearly enough!"
"…"
Seeing this scene made the expressions on the faces of the three ministers beside them even stranger, their mouths twitching continuously.
If they hadn't happened to witness the tragic sight of Prime Minister Lu and his son fighting for food in the trash can.
They probably would have really believed that these two, like His Majesty, were eating well and having a good time in the game.
Are you two acting too well?
This is simply the epitome of a drama queen!
However, Liu Zhengyuan was naturally unaware; he genuinely believed that Prime Minister Lu and his son, like himself, truly enjoyed the game, and he couldn't help but laugh even more happily.
"Seeing that everyone likes this game so much, I am relieved!"
"Then it's settled. Chengfeng, you must guide them more in the future!"
Upon hearing this, those ministers were truly on the verge of tears.
Liu Zhengyuan then stood up, scanned the Internet Cafe, and found that all the players had left, leaving only their group.
"You all wait for me outside the Internet Cafe!"
After saying this, Liu Zhengyuan walked towards the counter alone.
"Boss Su!"
Su Ran saw Liu Zhengyuan approaching, and although he could vaguely guess the other party's purpose, he still asked.
"What is it?"
Liu Zhengyuan stared at Su Ran and said, "Boss Su, your computer, this game, is indeed marvelous. I presume your origins and background are also quite extraordinary, aren't they?"
However, before Su Ran could reply, Liu Zhengyuan continued, "But no matter who Boss Su is, I very much welcome Boss Su to open a shop here. However, there is one request I have here!"
"That is, I hope Boss Su can rent out the computers in the shop to me for a period of time!"
Su Ran directly stated: "The computers in this Internet Cafe cannot be sold, nor can they be rented!"
Liu Zhengyuan solemnly said, "Boss Su can name any condition. As long as I can fulfill it, I will definitely agree!"
"I believe His Highness Liu should have already told Your Majesty about my shop. The rules of the Internet Cafe cannot be broken; no conditions will suffice!"
"I know, but my action is not for my own amusement. It's just that, Boss, you are also aware of the current situation in Feiyun Country. Farming is difficult, the famine is severe, food is scarce, and many common people are starving!"
Liu Zhengyuan said with a sincere expression, "I only hope to borrow the computers from your esteemed shop to resolve this matter. Afterwards, the computers will certainly be returned!"
Su Ran still refused without hesitation: "I'm sorry, even so, it's still not possible!"
"This… Alas!"
Although Liu Zhengyuan had anticipated this outcome, seeing Su Ran's resolute attitude, he still felt somewhat helpless: "Forget it, this matter was presumptuous of me. Farewell!"
After speaking, Liu Zhengyuan left. But he had only walked a few steps when he heard Su Ran's voice from behind.
"Your Majesty, welcome to come again next time. If you come to play at the shop normally, I am still very welcoming!"
Upon hearing this, Liu Zhengyuan's body trembled slightly, and a flash of inspiration appeared in his mind, as if he had thought of something.