Interstellar Travel: Becoming a Dress-Up Game Designer

Chapter 243

This expense is considerable. Only three types of people have a lot of savings: those who are single-mindedly focused on saving money, those who are extremely wealthy and have plenty of interstellar currency to buy things, and those who are very good at making money.

Oh, you need in-game currency to buy items and materials from other players!

Qingfengyi always has various reasons to get players to spend money, and they do so willingly. They only say that they don't have enough money, and they never say that there are too many ways to spend money.

"Someone stop me from doing this! If you don't stop me, how am I going to buy Phoenix later? Waaaaah!"

"Give me the money, and I'll keep it safe for you, okay?"

"You wish! You bad guy, humph!"

........

Just as one player was contemplating the phoenix, another opened an exquisite gilded and blue-painted porcelain box. Inside lay a flat wine pot, upon which a lifelike phoenix, painted in vibrant, rich ink, shimmered with gold and multicolored light. Every feather was meticulously detailed, each displaying a unique color variation. Holding it up, the phoenix changed color depending on the angle from which it was held. A layer of transparent glaze enhanced its three-dimensional effect.

The player who picked it up was stunned!

The phoenix they longed for could actually exist in this form?

It looks like a phoenix is ​​really sealed inside; it's so realistic that it seems to fly when it moves in the light.

"I'll buy it, I'll take out a loan to buy it, okay? Waaah!"

"Oh, so you're not saving up to wait for the phoenix to bloom?"

"What phoenix? The phoenix is ​​right here in my hands."

This Fengxiang double-eared teapot is the top-tier item available in this online store; only one piece is available. Of course, Lin Shuying believes that every piece she designs is a first-rate masterpiece. While a mother may have preferences, she doesn't consider her children to be of different classes.

Lin Shuying's favorite thing is to wear flowers in her hair, hehe.

To make flowers for hairpins, I learned to sew clothes; to make flowers for hairpins, I learned to craft gold, silver, and jade artifacts; to make flowers for hairpins...

Players will begin the main content of this event only after they have finished their shopping spree in the store and logged off to rest for a while.

At Barbie Fashion, Tony and his team were furious. Tony smashed a lot of things, including some jade artworks and sculptures. Upon closer inspection, it became clear that they were all designed by Qingfengyi.

If Lin Shuying saw this, she would definitely say that these people are just like their ancestors, verbally criticizing China for being bad, backward, lacking human rights, history, culture, aesthetics, and heroes, but their actions show their love for it. They would even sneak away to take a brick, and what they take away through improper means is displayed in a museum as their pride.

She's really schizophrenic.

"Is this the PR you're in charge of? Others have already completely crushed us from the start, tell me what PR you've done?"

That's as if everyone's doing the same thing, so who's happy about it?

Was the money spent on hiring online trolls not real money?

"If your game content catches up, this problem won't occur. Are you expecting us to just make empty promises?"

One of Tony's collaborating designers glared and roared, "We have so much content, how can we just make things up? The clothes in Barbie Fashion are clothes that have been passed down for hundreds or even thousands of years. Aren't the dresses beautiful? Aren't the Windsor knots gorgeous? Aren't all kinds of hats elegant? Those outstandingly designed buildings, artistic churches, and unique ancient cities, bring them out and talk about them!"

In their time, the hallmarks of European travel were blue skies, romantic rivers, free-flowing streets, sweet air, artistic designs, and quaint, historic buildings and towns.

"That sounds nice, but yours are just some scenes with virtually no interactive features. To be honest, the two ancient cities you designed aren't even as big as Qingfengyi's main city. Theirs are also ancient cities, but they're as big as your entire country."

The person who said this was a wealthy investor, leaving Tony speechless.

China has a vast land area, so what's so great about having large cities? Their maritime culture is all about fighting; anyone can vie for supremacy and become king! Castles and princes and princesses are everywhere—does China have that?

Of course, these were his true feelings.

"Don't worry, I'll absolutely crush Qingfengyi in this event. You guys get back to preparing the publicity."

.......

On the other side of Qingfengyi, the cutscene for entering the dungeon is a fashion show. Ten sets of porcelain-themed outfits, taking a luxurious approach, can be obtained by players by completing certain tasks; they are limited editions.

First outfit: A rose-red cheongsam with a dark pattern of red dates, gold thread, phoenix, and parasol trees, with black piping, paired with a white rabbit fur shawl and a large black hat with flowers.

The model is Chang'e.

With her exquisite makeup, she exudes a contradictory aura of allure and domineering power. Wearing a pair of blood-red high heels covered in sparkling rhinestones, she walks from the dark distance, each step striking the heart of the player.

The man's attire consisted of a large, military-green cloak with a band of dark brown wolf fur around the neck. His inner garment was a black military uniform, adorned with gold tassels and decorations that ran from the shoulders to the waist. A wide jade and gold belt cinched his waist, its buckle shaped like a massive taotie head, surrounded by a ring of five-colored gemstones—utterly extravagant. His shoes were high-top leather boots, polished to a mirror shine, with three buttons—surprisingly, made of imperial jade!

He was wearing a gentleman's hat in one hand and a black cane in the other, with a white jade and gold-inlaid Pixiu head carved at the tip.

The term "gentleman" originates from the ancient Chinese attire of a scholar in a deep robe, signifying a refined and courteous gentleman. Its use in translating the English word "gentlemen" is quite fitting. In ancient times, those who could wear luxurious deep robes were undoubtedly from prominent families, and those who were learned in etiquette and manners certainly had a distinguished lineage. Similarly, the English term "gentleman" refers to those who possess some wealth, can wear fine clothes, and are well-versed in etiquette and literature.

Of course, "li" here is a neutral term; it simply refers to the act of practicing etiquette, not to the meaning of etiquette itself.

Lin Shu-ying's design for this outfit surprisingly works, embodying the contradiction between a gentleman and a warlord.

Therefore, this outfit is categorized under the "Reign of the World" series and named "Crimson Sky Blue".

The two walked past each other, and the scene ended with a pair of porcelain vases: a red, fully glazed vase with a phoenix and phoenix design in gold thread, and a black vase with a white tiger descending a mountain. The vases were large-bellied, with rounded waists and a lustrous sheen. The glaze was exquisite and full of detail, not occupying the entire vase, but depicted just right on the front. This left ample space for contemplation and simple appreciation of the pure colors; the exquisite porcelain was no longer a simple decoration or prop, but a treasure worthy of careful handling.

The second women's outfit is a white robe with a dark green floral pattern, reminiscent of the Warring States period. It features a red silk sash adorned with yellow tassels and jade pendants. The Warring States robe first appeared in Qingfengyi's collection; its loose, composed, elegant, and domineering feel is captivating, imbued with a sense of destiny, much like the people of that era, struggling to survive amidst turmoil or temporary peace, yet never forgetting to pursue philosophical and romantic understanding of life, contemplating the world, oneself, and others. During the Warring States period, Chinese culture flourished, giving rise to many great philosophers, schools of thought in Chinese philosophy, literature, and family traditions.

It is often said that troubled times produce talented people and great men with lofty ambitions, and this is certainly true.

The men's attire is a black robe with a red and gold embroidered white tiger pattern, reminiscent of the Warring States period. The silk sash is gold, and the other accessories are similar. The hairstyles are slightly different; the women's attire features two green jade hairpins hanging down in a bun, secured with a red hair ornament. The men's attire includes a gold-inlaid jade crown and two red agate beaded ribbons tied at the chin.

A woman in traditional Chinese clothing carries a guqin (a traditional Chinese stringed instrument), while a man in traditional Chinese clothing has a sword hanging at his waist and grips its hilt. They approach slowly, wearing small cloth shoes with upturned toes.

"Wow, I feel like I can see the dust of history rushing towards me, and I can't resist it."

"What an impressive outfit! I've never seen anything like it before."

"They're so beautiful! I can't resist Qingfengyi's designs anymore, sob sob."

The players were completely mesmerized by the clothes, so beautiful that they overlooked just how handsome Chang'e and Erlang Shen were walking the runway. It just goes to show that even the most beautiful and handsome people get tired of looking at each other every day; at this moment, the players seemed to have absolutely no interest in either of them.

The models on the runway eventually had to leave, and only after they were gone did the players come back to their senses, still feeling a bit unsatisfied. In front of them were two tricolor porcelain dolls, made exactly like the two people from before, with a striking resemblance but with an added touch of playfulness and cuteness.

Following this was a dragon and phoenix robe, paired with a gilded double-eared standing vase featuring dragons and phoenixes. The dragons and phoenixes weren't painted on the porcelain, but rather drawn little by little with gold on the outside of the vase. The double handles were the heads of the phoenix and dragon, making it a vase with two beasts. The vase was a towering 1.2 meters tall, enormous, with enamel-painted peonies and pine trees in the center.

The next outfit is a short-sleeved linen ruqun (a type of traditional Chinese dress). This outfit leans towards the style of commoners in ancient times. The women's outfit consists of a short floral top and a pleated skirt. The men's outfit is a short blue top and a plain pleated skirt. Both are cinched at the waist with black silk sashes and small purses. They also carry handbags; the women's outfit features a tassel handbag embroidered with peach blossoms, while the men's outfit features a tassel handbag embroidered with tiger heads.

Her hair was tied up with a cloth, and on the women's side, she wore a peach blossom silk flower and a plain bamboo silver butterfly hairpin.

The accompanying porcelain is a wide-mouthed vase with a crackled hemp-fiber pattern. The vase's body is covered with a dense network of crackled patterns, resembling intertwined hemp threads or broken pieces that have been reassembled. A layer of transparent clear glaze on the surface gives it a glossy sheen, further emphasizing the sense of fragmentation.

There are six more after that, all incredibly valuable items. Players were drooling, but they couldn't bear to skip the story segment, watching every single second before figuring out how to obtain these rare items.

This event was relatively simple, somewhat similar to the Tea Road event, but without the flashy, officially supported free-for-all format. Instead, it focused on porcelain trade, production, and innovation, without any unnecessary frills.

Players can choose to learn porcelain crafting techniques to obtain corresponding items, explore the world to find porcelain and acquire items, or participate in porcelain trading to receive rewards upon reaching certain transaction amounts or trading ranges. Raising NPC favorability is another option, and there are many ways to do so.

Most players choose to learn about porcelain and complete quests to increase their affinity with their characters; as for exploring the world...

The world of Qingfengyi is not so easy to explore these days. Running yourself ragged is a minor issue; wasting time and failing to obtain the items would be a huge loss.