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The episode of "Game World" featuring the 'trial' of Chen Rui broke all records for viewership and shares in the digital age, with nearly every internet user contributing to its click count and shares.
Within less than twenty-four hours of the live broadcast, the official video had already surpassed four billion views, and the share count reached five hundred million. Almost all media outlets were headlining reports about this episode.
However, this did not change the fact that Li Xue had a vast number of supporters. After all, regardless of the circumstances, Li Xue was completely unaware of what had transpired. Imagine a person having their memories erased by their beloved; facing them yet feeling like a bystander—what kind of torment would that be?
Despite Chen Rui's fierce rhetoric, half of the netizens still sided with him, bringing back a phrase that had once swept the globe two decades ago.
There is a kind of love called letting go!
If Li Xue and Chen Rui were to face some immense difficulty, and if they were no longer in love, such problems would not arise. Chen Rui chose to let Li Xue go, enduring the loneliness and the pain of unrequited love himself. What kind of love would lead someone to make such a choice?
Older individuals might resonate with this sentiment; after all, elderly couples often do not wish to see their partners leave this world before them because they do not know how to navigate the remaining years alone.
Even more shocking than this episode of "Game World" was what happened three days later during another live broadcast. Chen Rui appeared again as the Security Director of Dream Group, dressed in formal attire and representing the company!
"I believe those watching the live stream online might be curious as to why I am here again at the center of public opinion," Chen Rui said with a mix of tears and smiles.
"You think I want to be here? I'm just here to complete my mission!"
Taking his seat at the forefront, he faced the camera seriously and announced, "I am Chen Rui, Security Director of Dream Group. I am about to announce two important matters."
"First, Dream World’s Fourth World, also known as Dream Game World, will soon begin an open beta test without restrictions. Anyone with a Connector can log onto the platform and create an account. The specific time will be at midnight tomorrow."
Seizing the moment while everyone in the live chat was still in shock, Chen Rui hurriedly announced the second piece of news.
"Secondly, Chen Rui, the Security Director of Dream Group, will resign at midnight the following day. The successor will be announced after a decision by the Dream Group Board of Directors."
With that, Chen Rui stood up solemnly and left the camera during the live broadcast.
Suddenly, an employee shouted from the back. After all, the allure of Dream Game World had stirred everyone’s excitement through this live stream, and such unexpected news was bound to provoke strong reactions.
Hao Jinguang quickly reminded Lin Yuqi that this was a live broadcast, and Lin Yuqi soon caught on, smiling as he wrapped up the segment for the camera.
Although this episode ended rather abruptly and even felt rushed, those watching the live stream likely wouldn’t mind. Most people around the world who were still awake were probably thinking of every possible way to get their hands on a Connector.
While the Dream Connector had previously been sold in major shopping malls, only a handful of lucky individuals managed to acquire one. Consequently, sales were poor, leading to most malls having very limited stock before any announcements were made. This left many eager buyers unable to purchase one.
Of course, amidst such a frenzy, not many paid attention to Chen Rui and Li Xue’s situation. After all, sensational news was someone else's affair; the public beta of Dream Game World was something everyone could experience as their second life. Everyone knew what was more important.
As interest waned, even Li Xue's movements garnered little media attention.
After Chen Rui announced his resignation, Li Xue hurriedly discharged herself from Kiribati Central Hospital and took a private jet back to Beijing.
Naturally, neither of their movements could be tracked by any media. Especially in Li Xue's case, it was as if she had vanished from the face of the earth. If it weren’t for immigration records, no one would even know which country she was in.
While Chen Rui's whereabouts remained elusive, finding him wasn’t too difficult. However, after stepping down from his position as Security Director at Dream Group, he didn’t take up any role at another company and hadn’t even met with Li Li. This left many netizens who were curious about "the issues they would face" feeling quite anxious!
Could it be that Chen Rui’s dilemma regarding his beloved had something to do with his brother-in-law Li Li?
If that were true, it would indeed be a serious matter. After all, while Li Xue was currently the largest shareholder of Dawn Group, it was actually Li Li who held true leadership over it; thus, the current Li Family was essentially under Li Li’s control.
Many netizens couldn't help but tease that even someone as arrogant as Chen Rui must be afraid of his brother-in-law, suggesting that this relative is indeed quite annoying.
However, is that really the case? Many observant netizens scoffed at such speculation. After all, the relationship between Li Li and Chen Rui is far from that of ordinary friends or typical superior-subordinate dynamics; it would not be an exaggeration to describe their bond as intimate.
Some even dug up photos from ten years ago when the two were in school together.
Yet, with the rise of Dream Game World, fewer people paid attention to this matter. After all, with a 'second life' at their fingertips, why would anyone want to read about others' stories in the real world?
After leaving his job, Chen Rui returned to Beijing and back to his apartment. It was just as he had left it, but many things were covered in a thin layer of dust from First Floor, giving Chen Rui, who was already alone, a strong sense of loneliness.
"Well then."
Chen Rui let out a bitter smile as he placed his luggage beside the sofa in the living room and headed into the bathroom to prepare for a thorough cleaning.
Li Li walked into the VIP Conference Room of Dawn Group. As soon as she entered, she saw that the room was already filled with people. The previously noisy crowd fell silent upon her arrival; everyone took their seats, their eyes focused entirely on her.
Li Li smiled at the crowd. These were familiar faces, so there was no need for excessive formality. Moreover, this event was not open to the public, so there was little to worry about.
Walking up to the podium, Li Li opened the documents placed on it. It was rare to see paper documents in this era; most contracts were handled through non-networked micro-terminal electronic files. Paper documents were generally only used for sealing confidential files.
"The current situation is progressing smoothly according to plan. As expected, Dream Game World had its most sensational moment at launch, which also coincided with the highest online participation rate. Therefore, we must seize this opportunity! We cannot let this wave of excitement pass us by; waiting for another chance when the online participation rate exceeds eighty-five percent could take a long time!"
Li Li briefly flipped through the contents of the paper document and smiled wryly.
Zhou Peng reminded, "To ensure the smooth execution of the plan, I suggest we act as quickly as possible. Although the confirmation from the computer in Kiribati has been received, I believe that the changes in the world cannot be determined solely by calculations. I do not think that quantum computer has reached a hundred percent accuracy in its predictions."
Li Li smiled lightly and nodded.
"Yes, while we may not know the specific data, it is certain that the computer can only predict events occurring within a minute with complete accuracy. Given how much time has passed, one can imagine the fluctuations that may have occurred!"
"Then we should act as quickly as possible! What are we waiting for?" Zhou Peng retorted impatiently. He clearly understood why they had not begun executing the plan, but he was evidently dissatisfied with that reason.
Li Li maintained his confident smile, exuding an air of arrogance.
"Very well, we will start the voting. According to the rules, a proposal can pass if it receives ninety percent of the total votes and has no opposing votes."
Li Li's confidence stemmed from the fact that he held one opposing vote himself, and among the twenty-nine people present, he was the only one with such a vote.
This arrangement had been agreed upon at the start of the plan: out of thirty people, everyone had a supporting vote, but only two held opposing votes. A proposal would pass if it received ninety percent of the total votes and had no opposing votes.
This was designed to give the core duo the highest decision-making authority; after all, if both individuals did not oppose a proposal, it generally would not lead to significant issues.
The vote count was quickly tallied. Among the twenty-nine people present, twenty-six voted in favor, two abstained, and one did not express a stance.
Zhou Peng helplessly glanced at the vote tally. Although only twenty-nine were present, the count had to be calculated based on thirty people; thus, the absence of that key individual counted as an abstention.
"I agree."
A person pushed the door open and coldly said,
"I agree. Let's start executing the plan immediately!"
Chen Rui slowly closed the conference room door and gave Li Li a faint smile.
"We have enough votes now!"
Zhou Peng smiled at Li Li. "Please give the order."
Li Li shrugged helplessly and let out a bitter laugh.
"Alright, alright! I announce—"
"I announce that I oppose the immediate execution of the plan!"
Zhou Peng sighed. Although he had already guessed what Li Li was hinting at, hearing him actually say it still left him feeling somewhat disappointed.
When they first met, he never imagined that this person would be willing to give up everything for a woman!
Chen Rui glanced at everyone indifferently and said lightly,
"Is everything settled? If so, I'll take my leave."
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