Guide to Running a Shop in Another World

Chapter 202: The fifth store

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1041 It feels like a dream. I never expected that I would meet the goddess's half body at this time.

Is the Mother Goddess really watching them

He was born in an era when magic was dying out. Technology was becoming more and more popular, and the presence of magic was becoming less and less.

To be honest, apart from the "Z series technology", there is no magic in life anymore.

All of his former colleagues who had worked on the "Z Series" have moved to other fields, and he is the only one who remains committed.

But just now, the machine in the best condition also suffered an irreversible failure, and he was actually ready to give up.

1041Looking at Lu Yao.

He had heard of the existence of that shop. Some people also said that the owner was the Mother Goddess. The evidence was that the shop had used Tears of God as rewards for activities.

Unfortunately, 1041 had never been to that store and was not interested in it.

Compared to magic, he believes more in the power of technology.

In "Z-series technology", magic is an unstable and dangerous factor.

Perhaps the absence of magic is the correct development direction for "Z-series technology".

But in the end, when he was at his wit's end, magic reached out to him.

The rumors on the Internet are sometimes reliable. Although the young woman in front of him is not the real Mother Goddess, she is the half of the Mother Goddess, that is, the agent of the Mother Goddess's will.

Lu Yao checked the machine below again and found that the broken chassis was just the tip of the iceberg.

There must be a huge machine room under this cinema that is as large as the exposed part on the ground. One can imagine the number of magic arrays.

Re-weaving a magic circle is no small project.

She turned to look at the dazed young man: "1041, is this theater the core of the 'Z Series Cinema'?"

1041 came back to his senses. "Yes. This is the last remaining operable part of the 'Z Series Cinema', and it is also the most important part to ensure the operation of the core functions. Do you really have a way to repair it?"

Lu Yao sat cross-legged on the ground, "Well, it should be able to be repaired. But I have a condition."

1041 was stunned for a moment, as if shocked that the God's agent could have selfish motives, but the opportunity in front of him was huge, "What do you want?"

Lu Yao tapped the floor with his finger and said, "When the time comes, I want to introduce this technology. I hope you can be more flexible."

That’s it

1041 breathed a sigh of relief, "No problem."

As soon as he finished speaking, he suddenly realized why the gods' agents wanted to introduce their technology

But Lu Yao, Harold and Lei Lei had already started studying how to rewrite and weave a new group of magic arrays, so 1041 didn't dare to continue asking.

He sat on the floor, trying to listen to what they were discussing, but found that he couldn't understand anything.

"1041, we want to go down and take a look, is that okay?" Lu Yao asked.

Before formulating a specific plan, you still need to fully understand the situation.

1041 stood up and took them down in the elevator.

Under the cinema is a huge basement that looks like a secret base. There are tangled wires everywhere that look like tree roots. There are also many large boxes like containers stacked together to form walls, and people walk in the gaps between the tangled wires and the walls.

Along the way, Lu Yao and the other two found many broken magic circles.

Not only were these magic circles ancient in shape, they were also not carefully engraved, and many parts were not connected together, so they began to malfunction after a short while.

Harold patted the container wall beside him, frowning: "This magic energy wall is too crudely made. It is useless."

Lei Lei nodded: "The magic circle is old, the machinery is aged, and the energy is exhausted. This place is no longer worth repairing."

1041's heart instantly fell from heaven to hell, and he said hesitantly, "How could this happen?"

Lu Yao turned around and said, "I don't think it needs to be repaired either."

The last light in 1041's eyes went out, and he looked completely soulless.

Lu Yao continued, "I think it would be better to refer to the operating data of the 'Z Series Cinema' and rebuild a system."

Tears nodded repeatedly, "It's like a ghost phone system."

Harold looked disgusted and said, "The magic stones here are too low-level and have little power. I will bring some suitable ones tomorrow."

Lu Yao turned to look at 1041: "This is what happened. We have decided to rebuild the 'Z System'. We will be responsible for the magic part, and I'll leave the technology part to you, Mr. 1041."

1041's slumped shoulders were lifted up again. The light in his eyes that was about to go out was suddenly rekindled by a gust of warm wind. He said in disbelief, "Is it really possible to rebuild the 'Z System'?"

Lu Yao nodded: "We took a look around, at least the magic system doesn't have any major problems, and it can even be upgraded. The problem is the part we are not familiar with."

Scientific research is difficult for them.

Sometimes rapidly advancing technology seems to be similar to magic, and magic seems to be technology that has not yet been observed, but there is still a clear boundary between the two.

To be honest, the little black dragon, the little seal, and the human shop owner are all magic-related.

1041 felt that this dream was particularly long today, and said blankly: "Can I call other people? They are all colleagues who have studied 'Z series technology' with me before."

"If they are willing, we have no objection." Lu Yao is easy to talk to, "But the conditions for rebuilding the system will not be the same as what we discussed before."

This reconstruction is equivalent to a full-dimensional innovation of "Z series technology", and it may no longer be called "Z series technology" by then.

1041 no longer cared about this and said repeatedly: "I can make the decision and register this technology under your name."

Lu Yao: "That's not necessary. We can discuss the details later."

She is not a resident of Nightlight City, so the ownership of the technology is not the point at the moment.

What Lu Yao wanted was perfect holographic technology, but he didn't expect that in the end he would have to do it himself.

1041 made a few phone calls and soon two young men who looked similar to him came. Their names were 1043 and 1044.

Lu Yao jokingly asked: "Where did 1042 go?"

1043 glanced at 1041 and said, "1042 is free. Maybe you have heard of a person who is quite famous on the Internet. His name is... I remember it was Nine Sparrows."

Lu Yao was stunned for a moment, then suddenly laughed: "Fate is really indescribable."

Lu Yao and 1041, 1043, and 1044 spent most of the day sorting out the historical data and information on the operation of the "Z Series Cinema" and gained a general understanding of the role played by the current "Z Series Technology".

This technology is still dominated by magic, so if magic is lost, the entire system will not be able to function properly.

Thanks to this, Lu Yao can understand most of the data and information.

The workload of rebuilding the "Z system" is greater than imagined, but they have already drawn up a reconstruction plan.

The technical concept of the new system will be much better than the original system, especially the stability will be significantly improved.

Lu Yao asked the Dream Fulfilling System to scan and save all the data and materials of the entire "Z Series Cinema" and prepare to bring them back to the store street and the nail salon to discuss the design and materials of the new magic driver and magic balance, and then go back to design a new magic array with the water drop seals. As for the technology team, the task may be a little more difficult.

They need to innovate technology to match the upgraded new machines and magic circles, and time is very tight.

This project would be difficult to complete in a short time. After both parties clarified their respective tasks, the 1041 team began to study the unit accessories and new operating modes, while Lu Yao and the other two returned to the Maorongrong Shop first.

To facilitate communication, before leaving, Lu Yao gave 1041 a pink conch, which can be used to directly dial the ghost phone of the Furry Shop.

When 1041 heard that Lu Yao wanted to customize a huge screen, he took the initiative to take it and said he would notify her when it was done.

When Lu Yao and the other two left Yeguang City, it was already dark.

Diving in the sea at night is really scary. Harold transformed into a giant dragon and swam towards the furry shop carrying Lu Yao and Lei Lei.

Lei Lei sat on Harold's back, inexplicably excited, "Harold, are you also a servant of God?"

Harold looked disgusted and said, "Who wants to be a servant of God? Dragons are born noble and will not submit to any creature."

Lei Lei: "Then why do you always follow Lu Yao?"

Harold: "... I... I... That's because she is too weak."

Lei Lei: "That's what guarding is. We will protect Lord Cui Huangxing in the same way."

Harold: “…”

The sea breeze with a salty smell blows on my face, bringing a cool feeling.

Lu Yao opened his arms and spread his five fingers. The wind slipped through his fingers, which was quite comfortable.

When the man, the dragon, and the leopard returned to the furry shop, it was already closed.

Lu Yao gave the snacks he bought in the Night Light City to Lei Lei, and brought them to the water drop seals who were already resting.

When these little leopards learned at noon that Lei Lei was going out, they chirped and whined for a long time, and would throw a tantrum if they didn't have snacks when he came back.

They don't know yet that the amount of their regular meals will be reduced tomorrow. So they huddle together, holding the snacks they were given, and eat with great satisfaction.

Harold went back to the nail salon first, and Lu Yao also prepared to go there to rest.

In a few hours, the cinema will open again.

Fu Chi arrived particularly early that day, and the cinema was not open yet when he arrived.

Lu Yao came out of the nail salon and saw him standing at the door of the snack bar. Only then did he remember that it was time for Qi Chen to give his reply.

It was midnight, but the snack bar was still open. Lu Yao felt that if this matter was not resolved, Fu Chi would not be able to muster the energy to go to work today.

She walked over, pushed open the door of the snack bar, and prepared to go in and take a look.

Fu Chi called her, "Shopkeeper, can't I go in with you?"

Lu Yao didn't look back: "No. Don't you really have any guesses in your mind? Why can Qi Chen stay here?"

The night wind blew, and Fu Chi’s chaotic thoughts came to a halt.

The snack bar is still bustling with customers inside and outside the store. Barbecue and beer at night have almost become an indispensable daily pastime for them.

Qi Chen was also helping. When he saw Lu Yao appear, he seemed to have guessed why she came.

Lu Yao walked over and said directly: "He is outside."

Qi Chen looked gloomy and did not respond.

Lu Yao looked at him for a while, "It's up to you. If you don't want to see him, I will refuse."

It is impossible for the living and the dead to meet each other.

Qi Chen has been wondering these days why it was Fu Chi who discovered him.

But somewhere deep down in my heart, I secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

If it wasn't Fu Chi, he would probably be even more conflicted about whether to go and meet her.

Qi Chen took a deep breath and said, "I agreed to see him. But I don't want to go through the door."

Lu Yao nodded: "Okay. Go to the park and find the guards. They know where to take you. I'll bring him over later."

Qi Chen still felt scared when he thought of paradise.

Lu Yao saw through it and asked with a smile: "How about I take you there?"

The dignity of an adult did not allow him to bow his head, Qi Chen said with a stern face: "No, thank you for your kindness."

Watching him walk out of the store, Lu Yao called Xiao Qie and asked him to run a errand.

The park is right next to the snack bar, but Qi Chen has been in Dreamland for more than half a year and has never been there once.

Psychological shadows are difficult to eliminate.

Qi Chen moved towards the park step by step, regretting that he had rejected Lu Yao's kindness just now.

"Achen, wait for me." Xiaoqie caught up with him from behind, holding a three-layer food box in his hand, "The owner asked me to bring a midnight snack to the captain of the guards, let's go together."

Qi Chen looked expressionless: "Why are you suddenly sending something to the captain of the guard?"

Could it be that the shop owner has such thoughts about the captain of the guard

Xiao Qie stared at me with big eyes, looking at me strangely: "You have something to do, so you are bothering Paradise. Although the owner has a good relationship with Paradise, she actually pays attention to these small details. Whether it is the snack bar or us, the owner has secretly returned the favor by showing care to us..."

Qi Chen was stunned.

Xiao Qie frowned: "I'm talking to you. You've been in Dreamland for so long, haven't you noticed that you're being taken care of?"

Qi Chen raised his head suddenly.

He certainly never noticed.

Xiao Qie continued, "I know you were once a living being over there, and you were once a challenger to Paradise, so you may have some traumas towards Paradise. But you are also very lucky, as you were born here and you met the owner. I don't know what you are worried about recently. Many people have lived in the Land of Dreams for hundreds or thousands of years, and finally died. There is no rebirth, no afterlife, as if they had never existed. If you hadn't met the owner, I'm afraid the worst result would be that you would become an NPC in Paradise and finally die in a sanatorium."

Qi Chen looked pale.

Xiao Qie patted him and said, "Let's go. If there is anything, go and deal with it. If you really don't want to stay in Dreamland, we are colleagues and we will help you - cut off your obsession."

After Lu Yao asked Xiao Qie to send Qi Chen to the amusement park, he left the snack bar.

Fu Chi was still waiting outside.

Lu Yao put on his exclusive magic ring and reached out to Fu Chi, "I'll take you to see him. But you have to hold my hand all the time, otherwise you won't be able to come back."

Fu Chi hesitated: "Do you want it to last forever?"

Lu Yao smiled: "If you mind, then wear gloves?"

Fu Chi: "... No, you were here when we were talking?"

Lu Yao nodded: "I'm afraid there is no way to avoid this."

Fu Chi sighed, "Okay, thank you."

Just as Fu Chi held Lu Yao's hand, a door appeared out of nowhere in front of him.

He was startled, and the next second Lu Yao opened the door and walked in.

It was an empty and huge black space with a huge black round table in the middle and three chairs next to it.

Qi Chen had already arrived, and when he saw the two of them coming in holding hands, his expression changed again.

Lu Yao could probably guess what he was imagining, and hurriedly said, "I forgot to tell you before that Fu Chi also works in the shopping street, as the lobby manager of the cinema. He is a living person and does not have a ring. Normally, he cannot come in. I hope you understand the current situation, but don't get distracted."

Qi Chen & Fu Chi: "..."

Qi Chen and Fu Chi sat face to face, staring at each other in silence for ten minutes.

Lu Yao was playing with his phone with one hand, and suddenly raised his head, and asked belatedly: "Am I interrupting your conversation?"

Qi Chen & Fu Chi: "..."

Lu Yao didn’t understand: “Why are you so delicate and sensitive? If I’m not here, your conversation will be monitored by the park’s system and backed up. When I’m here, the monitoring will be cancelled. You see…”

Qi Chen & Fu Chi: "... Do you think we have any choice?"

Lu Yao added: "In another forty minutes, the cinema should open."

Fu Chi finally spoke, and spent about five minutes talking nonsense before the conversation gradually got to the point.

Fu Chi asked a lot about Qi Chen's situation, and only talked about his own affairs at last.

For the first time, he recalled and narrated in detail what happened during the more than one week he was kidnapped abroad.

This is the secret that weighs most heavily on his heart.

When he finally said it, Fu Chi felt unprecedented relief.

Qi Chen finally heard from Fu Chi the truth about his death and the situation at his family after the accident.

Qi Chen was silent for a while, then looked at Lu Yao's expression. It was obvious that she understood everything.

He thought of Xiaoqie's words again. The owner had always taken care of the people around her in her own way.

The conversation lasted for more than three hours. During the conversation, Lu Yao felt sleepy and took a nap.

When I woke up, Qi Chen and Fu Chi had finished their conversation.

"Let's go, shopkeeper." Fu Chi stood up first and pulled Lu Yao up.

Qi Chen also stood up, but turned and walked towards the opposite door.

Coming out of the door, Fu Chi lowered his head and bowed solemnly to the owner: "Thank you, Lu Yao."

There was no response, Fu Chi looked up.

Where are the people

Lu Yao was walking quickly towards the cinema, waving his hand: "Xiao Fu, I'll give you a day off today, go home and have a rest."

Xiaoji is currently taking care of the cinema, so she has to go there quickly.

On the day that Fu Chi was on vacation, Ji Zhixin sent a message and gave Lu Yao a list of 3D movie candidates.

After watching them one by one, Lu Yao chose a science fiction movie from four years ago called "The Moon Landing Project".

Most of the films on the shortlist are foreign films, with relatively cool special effects and easy-to-understand plots.

However, Lu Yao finally chose "Moon Landing", a domestic science fiction film, which mainly tells how the Chinese people broke through the technical barriers, built their own spacecraft, and successfully landed on the moon.

This film has almost no personal heroic highlights, and compared with foreign science fiction films, the special effects are also very simple, but Lu Yao felt it was just right.

After working together for several months, Ji Zhixin could almost guess Lu Yao's preferences. In the list of film candidates submitted, there was a lot of information about "The Moon Landing Project", and there was even two pages of extended information.

After receiving Lu Yao's reply, Ji Zhixin immediately arranged for the purchase of the copyright.

During this period, the private editing team introduced by Chen Yutong accepted the employment invitation from the shopping street and all members joined the cinema.

On the day when Gao Si and his three colleagues came to the shopping street, the copyright of "The Moon Landing Project" happened to be in Lu Yao's hands.

At the same time, Yeguang City contacted Lu Yao and told him that the customized advertising screen had already been shipped.

1041 revealed on the phone that this screen uses their latest technology and has unexpected effects.

Lu Yao immediately put aside other arrangements and went to Yeguang City to retrieve the screen.