γThe streamer you follow, "Streamer So Poor Won't Chat," has started streaming. Come to the stream room quickly!γ
As soon as Jiang Ye started her stream, many viewers who followed her immediately received this system message and clicked in.
As soon as they entered the stream room, before Jiang Ye could even speak, the audience, who had been waiting for two days without seeing fresh ocean or fresh streams, began to comment.
Soon, the bullet screen was filled with neat complaints.
γYou darn streamer! You finally decided to show up! /Chokingγ
γA full two days of game time! Streamer! Do you know how Iβve been these past two days? I couldn't eat enough, couldn't sleep well! I've been waiting and waiting, hoping for the stars and moon, waiting for you to stream!γ
γYou just don't stream when you say you won't! If I didn't know better, I'd think you disappeared completely after the island recruitment ended!γ
γI was so worried. Ever since the streamer said she was going to close the stream room last time, I've been checking her streaming record every day to feel at ease.γ
γI even called the game company. I asked several times, and only when the customer service told me the streamer hadn't been fired or quit did I feel relieved TVTγ
γThis is my spiritual food! I've lost weight in two days without watching the stream!γ
γQuickly show us something good, or we won't forgive you!γ
The bullet screen was in an uproar.
Jiang Ye remained unperturbed, replying with ease.
"There were some things going on these past two days, and I've been busy, so I couldn't stream."
"Didn't I post a leave notice in the streamer space? Didn't you see it?"
γIf a leave notice was useful, why would my boss deduct my salary when I'm not working!γ
γI just look forward to watching the stream when I wake up to start the day with good spirits. Because you didn't stream these past two days, I couldn't get out of bed and was late for work. Streamer, how do you explain this?γ
Jiang Ye thought, you're blaming me for this?
People who can't get out of bed, can't get out of bed no matter what.
After all, for some people, getting up is like opening a coffin. Lifting the blanket is like lifting the lid of a coffin, it's so difficult!
But she absolutely couldn't say this.
A qualified island owner must know how to handle any situation.
"I know you've all been waiting anxiously these past two days, but don't rush. I've prepared some surprises for you," Jiang Ye said, her mouth full of platitudes. "This is also the result of my work these past two days."
"Do you want to see it with me?"
γIf I say no, can you continue to sit on the sofa in the wooden hut and chat with me?γ
γHahahaha, is the person in front a rebel?γ
γLet's see, let's see. As long as you don't make me stare at you, a matchstick figure, and the ceiling, I'll look at anything!γ
γStreamer, please don't rely on being a matchstick figure and give us such a death-angle perspective next time. This upward shot from below is really unbearable!γ
γ+1, I always feel like the streamer's matchstick is going to poke into my nostrils.γ
Jiang Ye hadn't expected this. She laughed awkwardly, then turned the camera, leading everyone forward from a first-person perspective.
With a push of the matchstick hand, the scene that appeared was as usual.
Blue sky, white clouds, sea, and grass.
Although such beautiful scenery would never become boring no matter how many times you looked at it, Jiang Ye had said she was going to show everyone something good. Now, the audience looked left and right, but they saw nothing good.
Those who were impatient couldn't wait any longer.
γStreamer! I don't see any difference here!γ
γTired of seeing this, tired of seeing this, give us something new! /pointing fingersγ
"Didn't you notice that the weather is particularly clear today?" Jiang Ye said with a smile.
γDon't tell me you disappeared for these two days and brought us this......γ
γMy fists are clenched!γ
γTake my hammer, streamer!! It's shameful to play with your audience!! My tender heart will be wounded!γ
"Don't worry yet," Jiang Ye found the impatient bullet comments particularly amusing. She deliberately kept them guessing, standing still, not moving. "I haven't finished speaking yet, why are you so rushed?"
γCan I not be rushed! You try waiting two days for a stream!γ
γHonestly, streamer, it's okay if you just admit you stood us up, or said you were tired and didn't want to stream. We all understand!γ
γThe feeling of being built up with expectations for something good, only to have them fall flat, is truly unbearable TTγ
"Look, what are these?"
Jiang Ye stopped teasing the audience. Seeing that their emotions were reaching a critical point, she took a step forward, turned her body, and the completely different scenery immediately entered the audience's eyes.
The sea was still the same sea, but everything was different.
The island had become more spacious.
The things and scenery on the island had become richer.
Most importantly, where there were originally only a few scattered buildings, now, looking back from Jiang Ye's wooden hut, one could see houses arranged neatly like a small town.
Although these houses looked similar and lacked distinctive features, their appearance undoubtedly announced a new signal to the audience.
γAhhhhhhhhhh!!!γ
γAm I seeing things? Am I seeing things????γ
γIs it going to be open to the public?γ
γIn my lifetime! I've finally waited for this day!γ
γI don't even mind the streamer's decoration style anymore TVT Even if it's a thatched hut, I'm willing to come TVT Even a doghouse is acceptable TVTγ
γLet alone a doghouse... As long as you let me onto the island, I can sleep in a chicken coop!γ
γSpeaking of chicken coops, haven't you guys noticed that the chicken coops on the island have changed?γ
γIt's true! They've gotten much bigger! They look like a professional little farm now!γ
γAnd not only chickens, but also ducks and pigs... The piglets are pink and look so cute!γ
"That's right, everything you see now is the result of my work these past two days," Jiang Ye explained. "Because these buildings and their design took some time, I spent two days completing everything. I'm sorry to have kept you all waiting."
γYou call this style design?γ
γDon't say it, plain and simple is also a style.γ
"When you get on the island, you'll know what I mean by design," Jiang Ye said with a smile, keeping them in suspense. "It's not about these external things."
γYou've given me expectations, streamer, you have to be responsible for my expectations!γ
γStreamer, I command you to invite me to the island immediately! Otherwise! Otherwise, I'll kneel down and beg you! Streamer Grandma, please! Let me onto the island!γ
Amidst the wails, the gifts Jiang Ye received also increased rapidly.
She smiled peacefully as she watched the constantly doubling income amount.
"Don't worry, let me take you on a tour of the island first. Otherwise, I'm afraid you'll get lost when you come to the island and aren't familiar with it. The island has undergone some changes, and the geographical environment is a bit more complex. When you arrive, please pay attention to safety in the wetlands, as well as the shell beach... andβ"
γStreamer! Shut up!γ
γI'd rather get lost! Than wait any longer!γ
γStreamer~~ Just let us come up and explore and wander around ourselves~~γ
γI'm dying of anxiety, dying of anxiety! My doctor told me that if I don't get onto this island soon, I'll have a heart attack and pass out!γ
Jiang Ye watched these bullet comments and was completely amused.
"Okay, okay, okay."
"Then prepare yourselves."
"I'll count down from three, two, one, and then the missions will be posted."
"There are a total of one hundred missions today. You can choose missions based on your actual situation and skill level. If you complete the mission within the allotted time, you can explore the island for the remaining time. But please note, dear~ if you fail the mission, you may be penalized with a seven-day ban from the island. The specific mission content is randomly assigned by the system, so please read carefully when you accept missions."
"Oh, right. I remember someone on the world channel saying they wanted to experience recruitment. This time, we've specially reopened the previous dungeons, but the difficulty has been adjusted, and the rewards are randomly provided by the system. If you're interested, you can come and play too! Completing dungeons can also get you an Island Temporary Residency Card!"
"In short, a friendly reminder, I hope you all act within your capabilities! Please also abide by basic moral norms when you come to the island, otherwise, beware of punishment~".
γWhat should I do, friends? Am I deaf? Why can't I understand a single word the streamer is saying now?γ
γAdd one, add one!γ
γI think the only word I can understand now is 'three, two, one, missions'.γ
γOh my god, I'm so nervous! I've never been this nervous in my life!γ
γBrothers, I'm ready to fight with all my might even if the mission is to dress as a girl and have the streamer...γ
γPfft! Would such a good thing even be your turn? Even if it was, the streamer would have to be a matchstick figure!γ
γSpeaking of which, can you see that handsome NPC if you go to the island? Ahhh, I'm so excited!γ
Jiang Ye explained a few more things, but seeing that no one was paying attention, she gave up.
She decided to let these players, who were frenzied with anticipation, experience it for themselves when they came to the island!
With that thought, Jiang Ye raised her hand and placed it on the mission posting button.
"Are you ready?"
γAhhhhhhhhhh it's coming, it's coming!!!γ
γAlways ready!!!γ
γI'm going in, I'm going in!γ
"Three!"
"Two!"
"One!"
"Post missions!"
As soon as the voice fell, Jiang Ye immediately pressed the mission posting button.
Then, the interface of the stream room jumped out with the words "Mission Recruitment".
Players who had been waiting in the stream room could click in and see the one hundred missions the streamer had posted this time.
A quick glance revealed the content.
[Collect Coconuts][Pick Eggs][Soothe Piglets][Bathe Ducks][Build Nests for Sea Ducks][Sow Plants][Weed Farmland][Chop Lumber]........
Various mission names made it impossible to take them all in.
These were daily tasks.
[Deep Sea Exploration][Catch Sea Fish][Instance Trial][Workshop Crafting][Recipe Innovation]......
These were more specialized tasks.
Some players who still had some reason were checking which missions they could complete based on their conditions. Some hot-headed ones had already clicked accept without any regard.
Daily tasks had no level requirements, but some required players to bring their own special items.
For example, for the "Sow Plants" task, you need to buy seeds or plants from the main city or novice village.
For example, for tasks like "Recipe Innovation," you need to bring your own ingredients.
Those who didn't notice these details could only beg and plead on the world channel after arriving on the island, asking for help to purchase items. Or they would frantically poke their game friends, hoping they could help them buy something. Little did they know, their friends had also accepted missions and gone to the island, unable to help.
In less than a minute, the one hundred missions posted by Jiang Ye were all applied for.
[System: A total of 1800 tourists participated in this island game, earning 1800 gold coins and 18000 experience points.]
Jiang Ye didn't expect such a little surprise.
It turned out that each tourist could be converted into 1 gold coin and 10 experience points.
Although it seemed small, it added up to a lot.
It seems that the tourism industry needs to be further developed in the future.
This was the income obtained without Jiang Ye choosing to charge for island access.
Jiang Ye chose the "Work-for-Coin Mode" for island access.
Jiang Ye stood on the island and silently counted to ten.
Ten seconds later, a giant ship suddenly appeared on the originally empty sea.
Jiang Ye watched from afar as the ship sailed towards the dock and stopped.
Players disembarked one by one.
Some curious ones were the first to come up to Jiang Ye to talk to her.
Jiang Ye greeted them at first, but later realized it was a mistake.
If every person who came, she chatted with them for a while...
She might as well be bored to death.
Too tiring!
Fortunately, the pet companions, with their matchstick faces, helped her share the pressure. Jing Lian, being the only one among the matchstick figures with a human face, received a lot of attention.
Jiang Ye glanced and found that most of the people chatting with him were female players.
Unfortunately, no one managed to have a successful conversation.
Because Jing Lian smiled, remained silent, and pretended to be mute.
How hateful!
Jiang Ye felt that after today, she had to quickly recruit some NPCs to share the pressure and then add a rule in the island regulations: don't bother the streamer, the streamer is poor! No chatting!
The arrival of these players brought life to the island.
Before, Jiang Ye could only hear her own voice and the sounds of nature.
Now, her ears were filled with the chatter of players nearby.
"Oh my god! So this is what it feels like to stand here and feel the sea breeze!"
"Ahhhhhhh! I want to go to the beach right now!"
"Friend, what's your mission? Mine is to pick eggs, what about yours?"
"I'm collecting coconuts!"
"I'm so worried I won't be able to complete the mission."
"Nothing to worry about, don't you think collecting eggs and coconuts sounds very simple?"
Jiang Ye raised an eyebrow upon hearing this and was very curious about their expressions when they actually started the mission.
So, she secretly followed this group of players to the vicinity of the coconut trees and chicken coops.
Jiang Ye pretended to be admiring the scenery, but in reality, she was secretly observing and eavesdropping on the players.
In less than ten seconds, the player collecting coconuts let out an earth-shattering expletive.
"What is this? Why do I have to play a game to collect a coconut!"
His companions, who had received the same mission, also sighed.
"Is my hand not fast enough? Or is my foot not fast enough? Why can't I ever get it!"
"What should I do, friends! I failed the mission!"
"Damn it! Spend money! Try again!"
"Hey, Old Bei, didn't you just complete this mission?"
The player called Old Bei said in a low voice, "This game is a bit addictive. I want to spend money to play again. There are still levels ahead, and I want to clear them to get a coconut."
"......."
Upon hearing this, the players all lamented in their hearts.
Streamer, oh streamer!
You've managed to create so many tricks even for collecting coconuts! You really haven't been idle these past two days!
And this setting where you have to pay to challenge again...
Although it's not much money, why does it feel so wrong?
What are they doing now?
Spending their own money to work for the streamer?
ββββββ
Although some people had already subtly realized the strangeness of this, they were still attracted by everything on the island. Some players, after completing their tasks, couldn't wait to spend money to play other mini-games... no, to challenge other tasks.
In the island chat window where Jiang Ye was located, it was almost entirely filled with experience sharing about missions (games).
[Island Β· Xiaoma: Has anyone passed the egg-collecting mission? Share your experience, please! Begging!]
[Island Β· Flowering Summer: This mission is very simple. You have to take the egg immediately when the hen turns its head. Pay attention to the progress bar above the hen's head after it turns. If it turns back and finds you taking the egg, you're done for.]
[Island Β· Saliya: Yes, a lesson learned in blood. My butt was almost pecked to death by the hen!]
Jiang Ye leisurely watched them discuss.
For the egg-collecting mini-game, she referenced the mode from the old 4399 web games where you sneakily kiss your crush during class. The only difference was that the teacher on the podium was replaced by a hen, and the act of sneaking a kiss was replaced by picking eggs.
Other mini-tasks were similar.
They were not technically difficult, easy to operate, and addictive.
Most of them were derived from daily life, with some game settings casually thrown in, all to allow players to enjoy themselves while working.
After completing a task, the system set by Jiang Ye would reward the player with 5% of the experience she should have obtained.
It was equivalent to the salary for working for her.
Although this experience seemed small at first glance, some people who got hooked and played non-stop for a while would find that they were almost leveling up.
Could there really be such a good thing in this world?
Also, since the crops on the island all take time to grow, if a wave of players harvested all the crops here, the next wave could start by sowing again and continue the process through the sowing mini-game.
For example, the pre-task mini-game for farmland sowing is to fight caterpillars, eliminating those that damage the fields.
Among the many mini-games, Jiang Ye found the "Warehouse Sorting" game to be the most popular.
Previously, Jiang Ye would organize with one click.
It was simply a matter of dragging all the crop icons onto the warehouse icon with one click.
Now, she had set up a sorting mini-game for the players.
It was a mini-game similar to the viral "Merge Sheep" on Blue Star.
Jiang Ye wasn't as malicious as the original game developers in terms of difficulty, deliberately blocking levels and setting up a bunch of ads to lure players and make money. She only referenced and borrowed this mahjong-style match-tile game.
It seems that interstellar people do enjoy it.
It seems that people from any planet cannot escape the charm of mahjong.
Unfortunately, Jiang Ye doesn't know how to play mahjong. Otherwise, she thought, she could teach players mahjong and open a tea house or mahjong hall on the island.
Charging by the hour of play.
It sounds like it would be very profitable.
These little surprises Jiang Ye prepared for the players were like scattered peculiar Easter eggs, placed in various locations. These little surprises stimulated the players' curiosity and desire to explore.
Some people even opened threads in Jiang Ye's streamer homepage to share their Island Task Guidebooks.
Their goal was to collect data from all the mini-games.
Those who couldn't grab a mission and successfully get to the island, or viewers who were just watching the stream without entering the game, were now seeing everyone showing off their island activities on Jiang Ye's streamer homepage, and were going crazy with envy.
They were all asking in the stream room.
γStreamer, can't you open a few more missions?γ
γAhhhhhh! Streamer, what time will you open missions tomorrow? I'm not going anywhere, I'll just wait in your stream room.γ
γI just went to the bathroom, and when I came back, I missed out on everything!γ
γI've decided! I'm going to buy a login device!γ
Facing everyone's wails, Jiang Ye patiently explained.
"My dears, the number of missions posted and the limits are determined by the game system, not by me. I've done my best to set up some missions. Babies who didn't get on the island today don't need to worry. New missions will be submitted and refreshed tomorrow. Also, players who haven't accepted a mission yet will have a slightly higher priority, so their chances of getting one will be greater. In short, streamer, I'll do my best to let everyone experience island life, okay?"
γStreamer, since you've said so TVTγ
γOMG, this is the first time I've seen the streamer speak so much since I started following her!γ
γShe's changed, she's changed, she's no longer the "Streamer So Poor" from back then.γ
γBecause now she's an island owner and not poor at all /dogeγ
γStreamer, can you open it for purchase or charge a fee? That way you can make money, and we who want to go can also go.γ
"I don't have that plan for now," Jiang Ye replied to this viewer's question with a smile.
γI'm on the island, and I think the streamer has plenty of ways to make money, so you don't need to rush to send money to the streamer.γ
γWhat do you mean?γ
γYou'll know when you get to the island!γ
This place is simply a terrifying money pit!
The entire island seems to be filled with a leisurely atmosphere, and within this atmosphere, things change.
People always can't help but slow down.
Seeing the fun games on the island, the delicious food, and the diverse experiences, one always thinks: I've come all this way, shouldn't I play a bit, eat a bit, it wouldn't be appropriate, right?
After all, it's not easy to get here!
As soon as this thought arises, all subsequent spending becomes natural and flowing.
Playing mini-games that don't belong to you costs money.
Going to the stall set up by the matchstick figure (Xi Yan) to buy food also costs money.
Because you completed the mission within the time limit and can stay on the island for 24 hours, booking accommodation also costs money.
If you have nothing to do and wander around, you find that renting a boat for sea fishing at the dock also costs money.
In short....
Money is everywhere.
But this money is spent willingly, and Jiang Ye earns it with a clear conscience.
She's just finding ways to provide legitimate avenues for spending money. Whether to spend it or not is the player's own choice.
After all, she also needs money to build houses, buy boats, and buy tools.
She can't let players roam the island for free while she incurs losses as a fool, can she?
Jiang Ye is not that kind of person!
Many players come to the island, all sorts of people, each with their own ideas and goals.
Some of them are just masochistic, looking for trouble, trying to get close to Jiang Ye and poke at this matchstick figure.
But before they could even reach out to touch Jiang Ye, they were automatically pushed away by the system.
[System: Island Lord has activated range protection. Ping An Game reminds you not to test the limits of the rules, abide by laws and regulations, and be a good tourist.]
Some people received the notification but didn't believe it.
Jiang Ye did not enable attack mode for players on the island, but those who wanted to cause trouble, even without using in-game skills, would find ways to mess with people.
For example, this guy named Vickrey rolled up his sleeves and resentfully swung his fist at the back of Jiang Ye's head.
The fist stopped an inch away from touching Jiang Ye.
No matter how hard Vickrey tried, how fiercely he wanted to land a solid punch, it was unsuccessful.
Jiang Ye, as if she had eyes in the back of her head, stopped talking to others and turned around.
"Hey," Jiang Ye said, looking at the player Vickrey in front of her, a slight smirk on her lips, her eyes carrying a hint of mockery. "Didn't anyone tell you that hitting someone on the back of the head without reason will bring retribution?"
"You're just a matchstick figure, why are you so arrogantβ"
Vickrey was forced to shut his mouth before he could even finish speaking.
[Island Lord's Oppression]
"On my island, disobedience has only one consequence."
The streamer, who was so kind in the live stream and always gracefully called out to bosses for gifts, now, despite her matchstick exterior, exuded a powerful aura.
A visible... aura of the island lord buff.
The bullet screen was stunned.
γIs this still the streamer we know?γ
γAhhhhh, in my lifetime, I've actually been smitten by a matchstick figure! Am I okay?!!γ
Jiang Ye raised her hand, and with a crisp snap of her fingers, everyone could see a line of large characters appearing in the sky above the island.
It was a declaration of execution.
[Player Vickrey violated island rules, has been expelled, fined 1000 gold coins according to regulations, and permanently lost island access privileges.]
The players began to murmur amongst themselves.
"Island rules? What are those?"
"I don't know, I've never heard of them."
A player named Old Bei quietly sent a screenshot.
"Did you guys not read the text in the interface when you entered the island......"
"I was too busy looking at the scenery! Hahaha!" The player awkwardly scratched his head and began to read carefully.
The island rules Jiang Ye set were actually not complicated.
She set these rules not to satisfy her own desires, but to restrain players with the lowest moral standards, so they wouldn't act arbitrarily on her island.
No attack mode, no unfriendly behavior towards NPCs, no destruction of island public facilities...
And so on.
There weren't many clauses, and they weren't too excessive.
Any normal person could follow them.
However...
What does "No littering or eating while discarding trash" mean!!
Island Lord, do you really consider this to be the real ocean!
The player wanted to complain, but was powerless to do so, and could only shout inwardly before giving up.
After this small interlude, Jiang Ye returned to a relaxed state.
The work that originally belonged to her was now being shared by the players.
She suddenly became much more relaxed.
"Oh no! Oh no! A player is trapped in the mangrove forest!"
Jiang Ye, who had barely warmed her seat, reluctantly cupped her forehead.
"I told you long ago that the mangrove forest is not a place you can just go to."
"You guys play on, I'll go take a look."
As soon as she finished speaking, Jiang Ye used the teleportation function and left.
The remaining players started discussing.
"Which part is the mangrove forest?"
"It seems to be in the north of the island, near the hills. I haven't had time to check it out yet!"
"We probably don't need to go, right?"
"Not at all. Look at the island lord's aura just now. She should know everything about the island's situation. There shouldn't be any problems, right?"
However...
Upon arriving at the mangrove forest via teleportation, Jiang Ye was shocked to see butterflies flying directly towards her and two players sinking deeper into the wetland. She couldn't help but exclaim in surprise, "Damn it! What is going on!"
Jing Lian appeared behind her.
"It's the Helena birdwing butterfly," he said.
The man tilted his jaw slightly, pointing the direction to Jiang Ye.
Only then did Jiang Ye realize that next to the players stuck in the mud was a familiar little butterfly.
This was clearly the butterfly they had encountered last time when the old grandmother came to the island.
But why was the butterfly's owner now a young maiden? And beside her, there was a young man.
Looking up further, after using the island lord's authority to check the information, Jiang Ye fell silent.
"Grandma Butterfly Love Flower," Jiang Ye said helplessly, "Why are you here?"
It seemed the grandmother, who was not proficient in games before, had learned to modify her appearance with NPCs in the game.
"I'm here to complete a quest!" Grandma said anxiously.
"What is your mission?" Jiang Ye asked.
"Looking for insects," Grandma replied.
As expected, it was a high compatibility match with Grandma.
Logically speaking, this insect-catching mini-game wasn't difficult, somewhat like catching fireflies. But the problem was, Grandma seemed to have accidentally triggered a hidden monster in the mangrove forest.
This group of butterfly mini-monsters was not of high level, but Grandma had never fought since entering the game, only focusing on beauty and enjoying retirement as a player...
...Alas.
Even Jiang Ye couldn't control the trigger mechanism of the island's wild monsters.
So it was difficult to prevent such a situation.
She protected Grandma and the young man behind her, then released the baby Great White Shark.
γSo cute!! Is this the baby we saw on the stream last time?γ
γIt's so adorable! What a bouncy little shark!γ
γAwooo, come here, let Auntie nibble!γ
The little shark didn't have time to play with humans.
It was now seizing the hard-won opportunity to show its abilities in front of Jiang Ye. The shark, which could only swim in the sea before, could now swim in the air. Butterflies were flying, and it was flying too.
The little shark bit down in mouthfuls, directly killing this group of butterfly mini-monsters.
Seeing that the baby shark had leveled up and hadn't eaten yet, and was about to pounce on Grandma's pet, Jiang Ye grabbed the tip of its tail and pulled it back.
She patted its head as praise, secretly fed it some coconut water, and then put the little shark back into the pet space.
After leveling up, even Jiang Ye's pet space had become like a house.
As soon as the little shark returned here, it transformed into human form, holding the coconut water and sucking on it obediently.
Outside the space, Grandma Butterfly Love Flower thanked Jiang Ye.
"No need," Jiang Ye waved her hand. "This is what I should do."
"Oh, Grandma, if you want to play games long-term in the future, you might need to understand the game mechanics. If there's anything you don't understand, you can ask your younger generation to help you explain it," Jiang Ye kindly reminded her.
It was fine on her island, but if it were outside...
"Thank you," Grandma Butterfly Love Flower thanked her sincerely again. "However, for us elderly people, games are a second chance. Even staying in the novice village makes us happy."
She held the hand of the man beside her and smiled happily at Jiang Ye.
"Oh, right, haven't I introduced you yet? This is my old man."
Jiang Ye looked at the young man and was stunned.
This person's ID was Hua Lian Die.
What a loving old couple.
Besides this matter...
"Grandma, do you mean that the method I proposed before was successful?" Jiang Ye suppressed her excitement and asked cautiously, as if worried that a slight change in her tone would shatter a distant dream.
Fortunately, all of this was real.
Grandma tightly gripped her old man's hand, linked her arm with his, and leaned against him, her smile more genuine than ever.
"It succeeded."
"So, this time, I brought him to see butterflies."
Jiang Ye suppressed the emotions surging in her chest and sincerely offered her blessings to Grandma and her old man.
She looked at Grandpa.
The old man had also adjusted his appearance settings and now looked no different from a young person. He was a person whose face conveyed gentleness and determination. It was precisely because of such a person that he could pursue a dream for a lifetime without giving up. And only such a person could make Grandma so devoted and fond of him.
"Congratulations."
Jiang Ye decided to introduce a new upgrade path for this couple who had fulfilled their regrets in the game, met again, and spoken again.
"Grandma, after you complete the mission, you can look for these beautiful small blue light spots on the island to take photos."
Jiang Ye pointed to a small blue dot deep in the mangrove forest.
"Open the photo mode, adjust the lens, front or rear camera are both fine," Jiang Ye taught them hand by hand. "The photo mode is on the second slot above your operation bar."
"By taking a photo at such a small light spot, you can officially start the "Island Tour Manual"!"
"If you can fully experience the island settings of the current version, you can also complete the "Island Guidebook" too."
Grandma seemed to understand, but not entirely.
The bullet screen was howling.
γThis is exactly what our scenery lovers and achievement hunters love!γ
γIt's only 24 hours for one island visit, which is completely not enough! Streamer, can you open more time slots? Collecting these guidebooks and manuals, how can it be done in just one day!γ
γOne day is not enough, so you can only work repeatedly and come to the island repeatedly /dogeγ
γThe streamer's calculations are so loud I can hear them from home /pointing fingersγ
γKnock! Stop talking! Even if the streamer smashes the abacus on my head, I still want to go to the island!γ
γI see that some players have already completed 5 guidebooks and collected achievements, and have obtained a lot of sea coins, which can be exchanged for island souvenirs. I'm so envious! I want them too!γ
The so-called island souvenirs were small trinkets that Jiang Ye's workshop could automatically produce after the island was upgraded.
They were part of the island's production capacity.
Very cute.
Jiang Ye had also considered whether to set up a stall for these items, such as shell hairpins, pearl pendant earrings, and marine animal plushies. But she thought about it, these were all decorative items, and besides looking good, they only had collection value.
So, she decided to make them into blind boxes.
Players can collect sea coins by collecting guidebooks or completing missions, and then exchange them for island souvenir blind boxes.
To make the blind boxes more meaningful, Jiang Ye personally directed the workshop to produce souvenirs with a sense of series.
After all, a complete set of items can arouse people's desire to collect and addiction.
Jiang Ye knew that most of the people willing to come to the island now were those looking for fun or casual players.
So, to satisfy them, she deliberately set many small traps.
But these were all preludes.
The island would never stop here.
It would never just be a casual playground outside the game.
If possible, she had more ambitious plans.
But before that, Jiang Ye had something to do.
She turned to look at the old couple standing in front of the small blue light spot, taking pictures.
"Come over here a bit," Grandma tugged at the man's sleeve. "Stand next to me."
"Smile!" Grandma said, looking at the stiff-faced man in the camera.
"I've been lying in bed for too long without smiling," Grandpa said in a low voice. "I'm a bit unaccustomed to it."
"Then let me tell you a joke?"
"Old woman, for the past few decades lying in bed, I've heard all your jokes," Grandpa teased with a chuckle.
"Click."
At this moment, Grandma pressed the shutter button.
Thus, in their Island Tour Manual, there was the first photo.
In front of the mangrove forest, under the swaying leaves, the two smiled brightly and happily.
This was probably the first photo of them standing together, laughing, since Grandpa's accident.
"You envy it?" Jing Lian sensed Jiang Ye's emotions.
γBeauty, shut up, don't talk about the streamer, I'm envious too!γ
"Yes, I envy it very much." Jiang Ye frankly admitted her feelings at this moment.
She also wanted to see her sister standing by her side.
Laughing, linking arms with her, and taking a happy photo together!
If...
There was any way to send this game's login device to Blue Star.
Jiang Ye knew that the desire and fantasy at this moment might just be an unrealistic dream, a wild thought.
But some things, if you don't do them, if you don't try with an almost delusional mindset...
She would definitely regret it later.
So--
"I've decided," Jiang Ye looked at Jing Lian, then at the camera, and said to everyone, "From this moment on, I will name my island."
γRWKK? Matchstick Island??γ
γLooking at the streamer's ID, I'm afraid of her naming ability.γ
γWhat's the name?γ
Jiang Ye didn't answer. A system prompt that resounded throughout the island gave the answer for her.
[The Island Lord has named the island "Blue Star Island".]