That being said, Bai Luan was still a bit reluctant to give up his vacation to attend an awards ceremony.
Traveling wasn't the issue; it was mainly that awards ceremonies, by their very nature, sounded incredibly time-consuming.
Going on stage to accept an award would also require him to dress up, as he would be showing his face.
Although Bai Luan's character model was super high-quality and he could basically just comb his hair and go on stage, besides showing his face and accepting the award, he also had to give an acceptance speech.
He couldn't just go on stage, accept the award in a suit, and then start dancing, performing an MVP Settlement screen for all the attendees, could he?
"If you're the best game developer, you dance."
Hey! Daoma! Daoma! Daoma!
...Damn, I have a mental image now.
Bai Luan shook his head, trying to get rid of the mentally polluting image.
Moreover, this event wasn't just an awards ceremony; there would also be trailers for many new games and playable demos for upcoming titles.
The awards ceremony would likely start a bit later, so he would definitely have to stay there for a while.
Trying out Honkai: Star Rail's local games was fine, but those acceptance speeches were so troublesome… If only there was a way for him to accept the award without having to attend the ceremony.
"You just want to eat something good."
Bai Luan ignored the system's jab and continued to ponder.
Should he continue to relax at the Space Station, or should he make the trip?
What should he do? Bai Luan's attention returned to the invitation, and a line of small text caught his eye.
He could bring one companion.
Ah… I knew it.
A knowing smile appeared on Bai Luan's lips.
No wonder Silver Wolf was so interested in this.
Bai Luan opened his phone.
First, he sent a message to Herta, asking if she was interested.
Unfortunately, Ms. Herta was not interested in this matter.
Alright, it seems this spot can only go to Silver Wolf. Let's see if he can use this spot to convince her to be his tool, helping him avoid all those troublesome matters.
Bai Luan: You want me to take you?
Silver Wolf: 1.
Bai Luan: With your skills, sneaking in wouldn't be a problem, would it?
Silver Wolf: If I can use the front door, why would I sneak around?
Bai Luan: Want to go on stage and accept an award?
Silver Wolf: ?
Silver Wolf: Too much trouble, no.
It seems just bringing her along isn't enough… So Bai Luan upped the ante.
Bai Luan: After this is done, new games.
Silver Wolf: !
The other side was silent for a moment.
Silver Wolf: Deal.
Silver Wolf: When do we leave?
Bai Luan didn't rush to reply; instead, he glanced at the planet where the game festival was being held.
Is the name of this planet Logos?
Bai Luan looked up the planet on his phone—a planet… specifically created for game development?
What a collective carnival for game developers.
What would such a planet be like?
Bai Luan also developed a slight interest in it.
It's not easy, finally found a networked planet.
Bai Luan: Approximately twelve system hours from now.
Silver Wolf: OK.
Bai Luan: Should I reimburse your travel expenses?
Silver Wolf: Who are you? Get off Bai Luan?
Bai Luan's mouth twitched.
I've only played a small prank on you a few times, haven't I?
Do you really have to look at me like that?
I'm a pretty nice person, aren't I?
Bai Luan: You don't need it, right?
Silver Wolf: You're really Bai Luan, not possessed by some strange thing?
Bai Luan: …Bai Luan: Are you Nous? Why do you like to answer questions with questions so much?
Bai Luan: Do you want reimbursement or not?
Silver Wolf: Yes, it's free, why wouldn't I?
Silver Wolf: Whoever you are, don't get off Bai Luan yet.
Bai Luan: 6.
Bai Luan booked a first-class ticket for himself, then one for Silver Wolf.
Price was not looked at, cost was not considered.
Bai Luan sent the booked tickets to Silver Wolf.
Silver Wolf: ?
Silver Wolf: Who are you, really?
Bai Luan's lips curved into a rich man's smile.
Bai Luan: I'm simply rich and spending it for fun.
Silver Wolf: …Silver Wolf: You're really ostentatious.
Bai Luan chuckled, looking at Silver Wolf's reply.
He didn't have any bad intentions, he just had too much money to spend.
After experiencing the feeling of lavish spending, Bai Luan put away his phone.
Then he got up from the lounge chair, not to pack his luggage, but to prepare for a space walk.
He had booked the ticket for twelve system hours later precisely so he could have more fun and get a good night's sleep.
Although he decided to go, no one could disrupt his leisurely pace.
Just like that, Bai Luan spent a leisurely day at the Space Station.
Sixteen system hours later, Bai Luan stepped off the interstellar flight.
At the reception area, Bai Luan immediately saw Silver Wolf waiting for him.
Hmm… Silver Wolf was just playing a game there, waiting for him incidentally. Who waits for someone at the airport without even looking up?
She really wasn't afraid he'd just walk past with the crowd. Bai Luan walked towards Silver Wolf.
Silver Wolf noticed Bai Luan approaching, quickly glanced at him, then refocused her attention on the game.
"Wait for me a bit."
Then Silver Wolf fully immersed herself in the game controls again, the console buttons clacking loudly as she pressed them.
Soon, the sound of the game being cleared came from the console.
After clearing the game, Silver Wolf put away her console, looked at Bai Luan, and said:
"You're finally here."
"What do you mean 'finally here'? Our flights weren't that far apart, were they?"
"Do you know how much I charge for a commission?"
"Tell me, and I'll double it and give it back to you, believe it or not?"
…
Silver Wolf was choked up.
She had forgotten that the person in front of her was someone who didn't lack money.
"Then can you double the game reward you're going to give me?"
"No, I can't."
Bai Luan decisively rejected the suggestion.
Silver Wolf: (ᗜ ‸ ᗜ)
Facing Silver Wolf's expression, Bai Luan said:
"Don't look at me like that, we already discussed the reward before we came.
You go on stage to accept the award for me, give the acceptance speech… In short, just help me deal with a bunch of troublesome things."
"You yourself don't even know how many troublesome things there will be, do you?"
Bai Luan didn't deny it; instead, he nodded directly and said:
"That's right."
Silver Wolf sighed.
"I feel like I'm getting a raw deal."
"However painful it is now, that's how much joy you'll feel when the new game launches."
"If I handle everything, aren't you afraid they'll think I'm Bl?"
Bai Luan shrugged and said:
"I don't care."
Seeing Bai Luan's indifferent attitude, Silver Wolf began to feel a little regretful.
"Is your Stellaron Hunters wanted status convenient for showing your face?"
"Small problem, I'll handle it myself."
"See? That's what you call professionalism."
Seeing how professional his chosen tool was, Bai Luan couldn't help but praise her.
"Alright then, I'll leave it to you. If you encounter anything you can't handle, contact me."
"What are you going to do?"
"Of course, I'm going to try out those upcoming games."
A happy smile appeared on Bai Luan's face.
Silver Wolf wasn't so happy.
Because the person who should have been so happy was her.
Take money from others, solve problems for others.
At least there will be new games to enjoy later.
Silver Wolf comforted herself this way.
As a result, when she came back to her senses, Bai Luan had already walked far away.
He really didn't want to waste a single second.
Never mind, employers are all like this.
Time to execute the commission.