Interstellar Travel: Becoming a Dress-Up Game Designer

Chapter 21 Cheongsam Side Story

"Look everyone, my latest mutated plum blossom is perfect for Xiaoyi Residence. Especially this spot by the round window, where I can put a jewelry box. I've collected three bluebird letter boxes to use as jewelry boxes; they're great for earrings and bracelets."

Countless envious comments flooded the screen; a true whale is a whale, the initial items for Qingfengyi are extremely rare. Although there are over 30 million Qingniao Mailboxes, they are still incredibly scarce for 500 million players.

Most of these players are wealthy, collecting everything for themselves, leaving even less for individual players.

Sister Xunmei took out the sky-blue bracelet inside. It had a mysterious quality in the night sky, cool and refreshing, deep and alluring. It felt smooth and warm to the touch, and she couldn't resist the restraint of a nouveau riche.

"Ahhh, I absolutely love this bracelet! It looks so beautiful with the plum blossom design under the night sky."

Bullet comments:

"Beautiful lady, you have such a great sense of style! The plum blossom design and Xiaoyi Residence look surprisingly harmonious together."

"I also like this bracelet. They say the Pixiu bracelet is the best, but this sky-blue jade bracelet is clearly the best."

"Nonsense, the pink butterfly bracelet with spring colors is the best."

"Pixiu, Pixiu!"

"Hey beautiful, add me as a friend! I want to come over to your place, okay?"

'This game is unfair! Why do we need someone's permission to go to their house? We won't damage their house! Ugh, I want to go to my sister's house to admire the flowers!'

Sister Xunmei's house is a paradise for flower lovers, filled with orchids, plum blossoms, mimosa trees, lilies, chrysanthemums, and rapeseed flowers.

Xiaoyiju's courtyard had been expanded, with the addition of a pavilion, garden, and waterside pavilion with a covered bridge. She filled the edges of the covered bridge with the flowers she had grown, and the open courtyard ground was covered with patches of flowers. It would be even better if there were some butterflies or fireflies.

She said somewhat dejectedly, "I seem to be very greedy. I used to like artificial flowers, then I wanted to grow new flowers, and now I want fresh flowers in an environment with wind, rain, and sunshine."

Ultimately, the vision was that of flowers blooming everywhere, a gentle breeze carrying their fragrance, fallen petals settling in the mud, and dew glistening on delicate blossoms, as described in ancient texts. Unfortunately, such scenes seem unattainable in reality; only the natural world and parks conceived through holographic technology exist. However, once inside, one discovers that many details are missing. It's fine without thinking, but once you do, you get the feeling that the designer is treating you like an idiot.

She's not the only wealthy collector; a man who loves Pixiu bracelets has collected two thousand of them. He emptied his glass greenhouse and bought a bunch of glass cabinets and boxes. He put all the bracelets inside, along with a chair, a sofa, and a coffee table in the middle.

He sits inside all day, spacing out and chuckling to himself.

This man's home was filmed by a friend and posted online, quickly going viral.

'Just how much do you like Pixiu to buy so many?'

'My mecha grand marshal! He didn't buy a single other bracelet; they were all Pixiu.'

There are many other people with this collecting obsession, but Lin Shuying doesn't care.

I'm busy working on the sewing machine now, first I need to finish the curtains for both houses. I'll also make a set to send to the original owner's parents and aunt.

Xia Chunqi was on holiday, so she stayed to help out.

The seven people worked tirelessly for two months. Xia Chunqi, Liang Ranran, and He Mengqiu cut fabric and assembled levers. Lin Qiaoqiao and Zhang Zhongxia were busy filming and editing videos, and the studio account that had uploaded two videos before uploaded a third.

This is the video Lin Shuying requested, detailing the process of setting up her studio. It includes videos of sourcing materials such as fabrics and threads. There are also scenes of installing curtains and setting up the office environment. The employees' faces are not visible; only hurried footsteps and conversations are heard, creating a busy atmosphere that seems completely out of place in interstellar society.

Interstellar people are rather aloof; they would rather work from home than go to the office, and they would rather communicate via quantum computers than meet in person.

Such social habits extend from the real world to the holographic world.

People are used to handling things without meeting in person. Lin Shuying has always suspected that it's because everyone wears spray-painted clothes and is too embarrassed to be seen, and this habit has developed over time.

Qingfengyi became a refreshing presence, arriving with great fanfare, its lively atmosphere impossible to ignore.

Viewers found the newly uploaded video unfamiliar and somewhat bizarre.

The scene begins with the lively sounds of goods being transported, as Lin Shuying directs robots and employees to carry packages into the warehouse.

This shipment consists of fabrics; they are large and numerous. The boxes are half a person's height, requiring two delivery robots to move them.

Lin Shuying then personally opened the box, which was three or four meters long, revealing specially made fabrics inside. These fabrics were high-end goods in interstellar space, and each type was carefully packaged in a bag.

The fabric features subtle patterns designed by Lin Shuying, including auspicious clouds, floral patterns, lucky symbols, white cranes, and green pines. Under the light, it shimmers with a soft glow, making it very beautiful.

In the video, she explains, "This fabric is embroidered with gold thread peonies and is orange-yellow. It would be great for making jackets, coats, and quilts. However, this batch is small, so we'll use it for curtains for now."

She ordered over a million yuan worth of goods, but her requirements were quite high. The patterns and designs for these floral designs needed to be custom-made by the manufacturer. This batch only takes a month to produce; the rest will arrive later.

She joked, "If we have enough material later, Qingfengyi will do a second big giveaway, so everyone can look forward to it."

This statement ignited the audience's interest, prompting them to express their anticipation.

"What beautiful fabric! I wonder what you'll make this time, silk flowers?"

"The employees in this studio are so lucky. If I'm not mistaken, the people who appear from time to time are wearing clothes."

"How extravagant! I want to apply for this job. I'm willing to work for free, as long as I have clothes to wear."

"What beautiful fabric! Where can I buy it?"

The video then moves to the next scene.

With the help of robots, several people began hanging curtains. The warehouse area used heavy, dark-colored curtains that blocked out all light. The curtains were decorated with various embroidered patterns and were very beautiful.

It hung down from the ceiling to the floor, about five centimeters high. Faint sunlight shone through from below, as if a genie had broken the darkness of the world.

Next came the curtain installation on the third floor of the studio, which was different from the warehouse. The curtains here were multi-layered: an innermost layer of pink sheer fabric, a middle layer of warm yellow silk, and a final, heavy, light purple double-layered curtain. Lin Shuying went over and lifted each layer, tying them into pretty rose knots with ribbons, creating a sense of depth. When the sheer fabric was completely closed, a soft pink glow shone through, effectively blocking the harsh sunlight. This light reached the second layer of curtains, where the warm yellow light curved, creating a dreamy effect. The final blackout layer made the room less glaring, creating a comfortable environment for working or taking a nap.

"Isn't this way of tying things up more interesting than smart window images?"

Beside the floor-to-ceiling window was a fluffy carpet, and a huge light green cushion embroidered with a blue cat rested against it. This cushion served as a sofa, an armchair, and a throw pillow all at once.

A beautiful woman dressed in pretty clothes ran over and lay down on the giant cushion, sighing comfortably, "Thank you, boss, I love it!"

Her face has been altered to resemble a ragdoll cat's head, making her even more alluring!

The scene transitions from here to the jewelry store; this wasn't filmed recently, but rather part of the footage shot when Lin Qiaoqiao first arrived.

One by one, the express delivery boxes were opened, revealing dazzling jewels inside. The interstellar people learned for the first time that energy stones could have such a beautiful side.

Lin Shuying grabbed a handful of ruby ​​beads, opened her hand, and the red gems fell one by one from her fair, white hand. The audience, listening to the sound, felt as if their own captivated hearts were falling.

"I want to buy it, waaaaah, I want to buy it!"

"I'm so poor, how much do these energy stones cost?"

"What a loss! My life is ruined! Qingfengyi gave away energy stones worth hundreds of thousands!"

"The design of Qingfengyi is unreasonable and lacks fairness. The reward slots for each event are always taken by the rich, and ordinary players have no chance at all."

"If you don't have money, work hard and don't be envious or jealous."

.......

The half-hour video ended quickly.

The viewers, still wanting more, rewatched the two earlier, somewhat hastily produced videos. They were still unsatisfied; only games could soothe their lonely hearts.

As a result, when I arrived at the store, I saw more than a thousand kinds of bracelets, but I didn't have enough coins to buy them. I also saw that the promotion for eighty kinds of fresh flowers in the decoration area had ended, so I couldn't buy them!

I opened the chat channel, intending to complain a bit, but wow, it was full of players bragging about their prizes...

The only outlet for venting is back to the studio accounts and game platform accounts.

The planet owner is both happy and troubled lately.

Happiness, like a gentle breeze, has attracted many wealthy individuals, investors, and tourists to Planet Aimore. The problem is that everyone wants to find Lin Shuying, including many academic heavyweights. They want to know which sources the game's layout and props were found in, and where the inspiration for those smells, aromas, and textures came from.

They've studied historical records for so long and still haven't figured out how this designer did it.

Restoring plants and antiques holographically is relatively simple; you just need to visualize them from images. However, the aroma, texture, and growth details of plants, as well as the texture and charm of antiques, are very difficult to recreate.

Humans can imagine something that never existed, but they cannot vividly imagine something that exists but has never been seen. This is the difficulty in restoring antiques, plants, fabrics, and so on—it's not that it's impossible, but rather that it's beyond our comprehension and perception.

The planet's main pusher tried several times but failed, so they asked Xiao Anlan to contact Qingfengyi Studio.

There was no way to contact Lin Shuying; no matter how many messages I sent, they all went unanswered.

Lin Qiaoqiao was busy all day and wanted to immerse herself in gaming after get off work, so she didn't check her messages at all. There weren't any important messages coming in, so it took her almost half a month to see Xiao Anlan's message.

She replied somewhat apologetically, "I'll ask the boss later if he wants to meet with me, and I'll get back to you when I have news."

Xiao Anlan: "You finally replied to me, that wasn't easy. I look forward to your good news."

The next day, the group renovated the outdoor garden.

The loud noise attracted the attention of nearby residents, who peeked out from their houses, wondering what the family was up to, with all the commotion.

Many robots went in and out, and soon a wall more than two meters high was erected, mainly to prevent it from affecting the neighbors.

A small kitchen and a pavilion were built inside the walled area; the kitchen was for the subordinates.

Lin Shuying can't cook, but she wants to eat delicious food.

Actually, there's nothing particularly delicious. The interstellar vegetables have been mutated by radiation, so the flavor isn't strong at all. It's like the extra spicy hot pot I ate in Suzhou in my past life, except that it didn't have any chili peppers.

Therefore, Lin Shuying doesn't often buy natural foods; nutritional supplements are much better—convenient and inexpensive. One tube lasts more than ten minutes for a meal...

Two months after the renovation was completed, Lin Shuying took pity on the game and decided it needed an update.

This time, several outfits have been added. It's a dress-up game, so there definitely needs to be clothes to change into. In her past life, dress-up games released a new pay-to-win outfit every week; she couldn't be left behind.

The young master and the beauty were discussing slowly getting some new style clothes.

I've been making cheongsams lately, so let's go with the cheongsam series. It'll also be a good opportunity to pair them with men's jackets and long gowns.

To be honest, Lin Shuying really doesn't know much about menswear; she's mostly seen modern clothing and everyday outfits. Maybe she just borrowed a few sets of menswear from games she used to play?

Forehead.......

Troubled conscience.

She made eight cheongsams this time, which she called the "Soft-spoken Beauty Series".

The first set is a fresh, student-style look; there are two sets.

The outfit consisted of a short-sleeved cheongsam with a lake-blue orchid pattern, paired with black leather shoes, a pair of elegant green pearl earrings, and a spring-themed bracelet. A white leather handbag was also included, adorned with jade leaves and a few pink flowers.

For men, pairing it with a Zhongshan suit would be perfect; just thinking about it makes me happy.

A young man in his school uniform, exuding righteousness, walked slowly along the maple-lined path after school, accompanied by a gentle and graceful woman. Autumn leaves rustled in the wind, scattering across his head. The woman instinctively raised her bag to shield herself from the falling leaves, only to be met by a large, protective hand. Looking up, her face flushed slightly…

Oh my god, Lin Shuying looked so shy in the game concept.

No, this scene must be shown.

Let's intersperse it at the moment it touches the clothes, hehe.

Cutscenes, a common feature in games.

Next outfit: a beige top and skirt, a half-length sleeved cheongsam. It should be called a modified version of a traditional Chinese jacket and skirt, but let's categorize it as a cheongsam; both are school uniforms.

She paired it with a crossbody canvas bag embroidered with plum blossoms. The stitching wasn't very good, and it was obviously embroidered by a girl herself.

The man is dressed in a gray long gown, paired with a silver-embroidered mandarin jacket. He carries a fan and has a white jade pendant at his waist.

Next up, a rich wife from a warlord's family, hehe.

This is Lin Shuying's favorite!

A bright red peony cheongsam, sleeveless, with a high slit, paired with a white rabbit fur collar.

This requires a specific hairstyle: large, wavy curls, styled in an updo, adorned with a jade hairpin at the back to add a touch of solemnity. The wife, skilled at capturing her husband's heart, is alluring yet dignified and poised.

A capable wife who can be taken out to discuss business!

A pair of large pearl and ruby ​​earrings, a pair of black high heels, the shoes adorned with countless rubies, sparkling brilliantly. On her wrists, she wore the finest imperial bracelets, on both wrists. Around her neck was a matching jade necklace, green in color, which accentuated her snow-white skin, making her appear radiant and warm.

Lin Shuying used to think that imperial green was the best jewelry for the first wife, while pearls were better for the concubine.

Warlords, what can you do but copy?

The oversized black military uniform, reaching to the knees and draped over the shoulders, seemed about to fall off. Yellow ribbons hung from it, adding a touch of nobility. The suit worn underneath accentuated the broad shoulders, narrow waist, and long legs—wow!

Because he was out with his wife, he held his hat properly in his hand and wrapped his arm around her waist, protecting her tightly.

"My God, this is amazing! Waaaaah!"

Lin Shuying drooled all over the place in her fantasy, wondering if she had taken the wrong path in her past life and should have studied painting to produce content.

This scene is a must-have; it's too beautiful.

The fourth set, black.

"Getting promoted and making a fortune leads to the death of her husband..."

Forehead!