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"Cough, cough, if you want to show off your love, can you not do it in front of us? Don't you know that showing off love can be deadly?" Zhou Yan stood at the door, observing the poses of Chen Rui and Li Xue, mocking them but inadvertently touching on a sensitive topic.
"What’s wrong with you?" Zhou Zhi smacked Zhou Yan on the head. Zhou Yan turned around and was met with Zhou Zhi's wildly blinking eyes.
"If you can't do it, then don't. It's just too funny..." Li Xue, with her keen eyes, noticed Zhou Zhi's facial expression and couldn't help but laugh.
Zhou Zhi shot a frustrated glance at Zhou Yan before walking into the reception room and finding a sofa to sit down.
"Where is everyone else?" Chen Rui asked when he saw only the two of them.
Zhou Yan imitated Li Xue and sat on Zhou Zhi's lap, smiling. "President Qin and Sister Wang went out for a hookup. Boss Li seems to be chatting happily with some psychologist, so they won't be coming over for now."
"Wang Xinzhuo and Qin Xin are lovers?" Chen Rui almost slapped himself; how could such words just slip out?
"Yeah, aren't they getting married soon?" Zhou Yan laughed, seemingly not having heard Chen Rui's question clearly.
"That's nonsense; they're both still single! How could they possibly be lovers in that sense?" Zhou Zhi knocked lightly on Zhou Yan's head and scolded him playfully.
Zhou Yan swatted Zhou Zhi's hand away. "What nonsense! Brother Chen is clearly in a relationship; how did it turn into lovers in your mouth? It's all twisted!"
"Hey! Don't pin this on me! Brother Chen, what exactly is it?" Zhou Zhi asked with a grin.
Chen Rui looked at these two clowns and shook his head with a wry smile. He certainly wouldn't fall for their trap; he just couldn't help but laugh at their antics.
"What are you all chatting about? Laughing so happily?" Wang Xinzhuo walked in with a smile and noticed the four of them grinning from ear to ear, feeling curious.
"Cough, cough... It's nothing, just discussing some issues with Chinese grammar," Chen Rui mumbled, thinking to himself: What a coincidence.
"Oh? Can we discuss it together? I majored in Chinese in college, and I even passed the Level 8 exam..."
Chen Rui was surprised that the vague excuse he had come up with perfectly aligned with Wang Xinzhuo's interests, sparking her enthusiasm.
Seeing Chen Rui's embarrassed expression, Zhou Zhi and Zhou Yan, sitting on another sofa, couldn't contain their laughter and covered their mouths to stifle their giggles.
"What are you laughing at? What's so funny?" Qin Xin walked in from the doorway and immediately noticed the two struggling to hold back their laughter. She asked with a smile.
"Cough, cough... What am I laughing at? My throat is a bit uncomfortable... cough, cough..." Zhou Zhi hurriedly pretended to cough while nudging Zhou Yan with her elbow to get her to calm down.
"Hey, everyone is here! Looks like I arrived late; I'm really sorry!" Li Li walked in with a smile, her glowing face revealing an excitement that was hard to contain.
Chen Rui stood up and said seriously, "Since everyone is here, let's discuss your benefits and feedback."
Everyone found a seat on the sofa. This matter was closely related to their significant investment in the dream and their proactive involvement as Members. Chen Rui believed they must have learned about the general content of the Dream Project from some channel; otherwise, they wouldn't be so eager to approach him.
"This place is very safe." Chen Rui paused for a moment, scanning everyone's expressions before smiling. "You all know what's going on here, right? No need for me to repeat what you already know and waste time."
The six exchanged glances. Li Li sighed and said with a smile, "Well then, I'll be straightforward."
Chen Rui nodded, signaling her to continue.
"We do know some things, but not too much. We only know that this so-called City Group is merely an auxiliary industry created by the government for the Dream World Project. Moreover, this so-called Dream World Project requires massive funding, which is why they have to raise capital from us businessmen. That's all we know. After experiencing this dream, we've confirmed the future value of this project. Therefore, we hope you can provide us with a more detailed introduction about this so-called Dream World Project."
Li Li finished speaking and sat back on the sand, looking at Chen Rui, waiting for his introduction.
"Well," Chen Rui organized his thoughts, cleared his throat, and prepared to introduce the Dream World Project to the distinguished guests.
"The so-called Dream World Project is exactly what it sounds like—a comprehensive plan to develop a mature Dream World."
"Furthermore, this project is not solely undertaken by our country. As of now, it comprises six member countries from around the world. These nations are among the world's leaders in various fields. Even so, the enormous funding required for research and equipment manufacturing has put immense pressure on each member state, which is why we find ourselves in this situation."
Chen Rui's words struck directly at the hearts of the six others present. The staggering amount of funding that even the governments of these six member countries struggled to support could undoubtedly trigger a global financial storm. Moreover, the fact that so many countries were engaged in secret collaboration suggested that this had been going on for quite some time. How could such a large-scale project maintain such tight confidentiality? If it were truly a project for the benefit of the people, why not make it public? Why not raise funds directly from the public?
"Why not announce it directly? If it's a project for the public good, why not go public? Why not raise funds from the people? Is it..."
"Cough, cough..." Chen Rui deliberately interrupted Zhou Zhi's foolish question. Who knew what would happen if he continued down that path?
Zhou Zhi quickly realized his mistake and regretted his impulsiveness. It was clear that this was a sensitive topic, and those who ventured into such areas often did not return. Sometimes, ignorance was indeed bliss.
"The Dream World is expected to be divided into three realms," Chen Rui quickly shifted the topic to prevent Zhou Zhi from making further blunders. "Currently referred to as the Second World, Third World, and Fourth World, each realm serves different purposes."
"First, the Second World can be understood as a realm for those who are terminally ill or elderly and in poor health. Of course, there will be some spare capacity here that will gradually be filled in later."
"The Third World is a transformative realm designed to help unemployed youth and jobless individuals from various countries. Its purpose is to restore their confidence and enhance their skills across multiple areas."
"The Fourth World is quite interesting—at least for you. This realm is primarily for entertainment purposes; the Dream World Game is undoubtedly part of it. There may also be dream tourism and private dream spaces... However, since I'm not responsible for that area, I don't have much more information about it. Are there any questions?"
Chen Rui summarized the general outline of the Dream World for everyone. No one responded immediately; they were all carefully analyzing the valuable information and usable insights contained within Chen Rui's earlier remarks.
"Um... isn't it possible to get a Member Rebate after becoming a Dream Member? How does that work?" Wang Xinzhuo asked, and everyone turned their attention to Chen Rui, as the Member Rebate was their primary concern for this trip.
"Before the Dream World Project was introduced, there weren't many rebates for Dream Members. Just like you, the Dream World will soon be announced simultaneously by various governments, and only then will your benefits come into play."
Qin Xin inquired, "So, before this plan is actually implemented, the member countries will announce it together. What's the reason for that?"
"To go public! At that time, an international stock will be listed on the New York Stock Exchange, with a planned offering of five billion shares. The price per share is yet to be determined, but a portion of the original shares will be directly allocated to you all. Of course, the quantity will depend on the total amount invested so far."
Chen Rui's words struck everyone like a thunderclap. This rebate was no small matter; if the Dream World truly launched, then this Dream Stock would undoubtedly experience extreme stimulation. The difficulty of acquiring initial shares could be imagined, and stock prices would likely soar several times over in a very short period. The entire stock market would surge due to this impact.
Zhou Yan expressed concern, "With such a massive amount of money involved, shouldn't we worry about triggering a global financial crisis? After all, stocks aren't as tangible as cash; what if..."
Chen Rui shook his head with a smile. "You have to understand that there are twenty-six trading firms for this stock, representing the pinnacle of global power..."
Indeed, how could the governments of twenty-six countries allow such issues with their stocks? Once substantial funds were consolidated, there would certainly be specialists controlling the stock's market behavior. A sudden crash overnight was nearly impossible.
"Additionally, besides this, you will also gain priority access to experience the Fourth World. Since the Dream World needs to be constructed gradually, only a select few will be able to enjoy the Fourth World initially. Naturally, most of these individuals will be investors, while some will be distributed through a lottery system."
Chen Rui believed that for those who had already entered a state of indifference towards money, this condition was even more enticing than simply seeing an increase in their bank account balance. After all, they had grown accustomed to this lifestyle.
Everyone nodded in agreement. Although their expressions didn't change much, their eyes clearly reflected a shift in attitude.
"I have a question," Qin Xin said.
Chen Rui smiled slightly. "Please go ahead."
"What exactly is the difference between this dream technology and VR technology?" Qin Xin voiced a question that lingered in everyone's minds.
"The logic of VR technology is to make your brain feel real through your senses, while dream technology directly bypasses sensory issues and connects straight to the brain. So compared to VR, this technology feels much more real..." Chen Rui explained with a smile. This was also why most customers who had experienced VR games did not notice anything unusual when they first entered the dream; this world connected directly to the brain, making its realism far beyond that of VR.
"There's one more thing I need to ask of you," Chen Rui said cheerfully.
"What is it?" Li Li inquired.
"Actually, it's nothing much. Since you have already signed the Dream Member agreement, our post-dream work is essentially complete. As per our usual practice, within permissible limits, we can fulfill one of your requests."
Chen Rui smiled, pleased that due to their circumstances, there was hardly any work left after the dream. As long as this matter was resolved, the remaining half month would almost be like a vacation, which naturally made Chen Rui very happy.
Li Li pondered for a moment, then raised her right hand and pointed her index finger at Chen Rui.
"You!"
"Ah?"
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