A new year has begun.
The Dragon Slayer Studio will release a new game on February 14th, and February 10th is the final packaging date.
The version of "Cloud Dreams of Clothes" released on this day will be the final version and will not be changed. Future version updates and bug fixes will be based on this version.
Therefore, after the packet is sealed, it signifies the end of the game development cycle and the beginning of another cycle of operation and maintenance.
Mingyan was very happy after getting off work that day.
Since the alpha versions of "Cloud Dreams of Clothes" and the "Assassin" project have been packaged, it means he doesn't have much to do in the near future.
Moreover, Xia Cheng came to pick him up when he left the Blue Star Building.
Xia Cheng has changed his car again this year, a bright red sports car.
The sports car's appearance quickly caused a stir in the Blue Star Studio's group chat. All the employees saw the photos that someone had taken and expressed their amazement.
[It must be Young Master Xia visiting again!]
[Hurry over and take a picture, you might still make it... I mean the sports car]
Xia Cheng personally drove to the entrance of the building and then greeted Ming Yan with a bouquet of roses.
Mingyan was still a little stunned and asked, "What day is it today?"
Xia Cheng smiled and said, "There's no particular day. I just happened to pass by a flower shop and suddenly felt a strong urge to love you, so I had to buy you a bouquet of flowers."
Mingyan laughed, took the flowers and looked at them, then kissed Xia Cheng and said, "Come on, let me treat you to dinner."
Mingyan took over driving the sports car, and he drove Xia Cheng to a newly opened grand hotel.
This hotel is called "Blue Star Hotel".
Xia Cheng was shocked: "When did you discuss hotel business? I've never heard of Blue Star having this business partner before?"
Mingyan said with a smile, "It's not a collaboration, nor is it owned by me. The owner of this restaurant happens to be a fan of Blue Star Culture, so he asked us for the naming rights and specially opened a Blue Star restaurant."
Once inside the hotel, Xia Cheng glanced at the menu.
It turns out that all the dishes were actually from Earth—all painstakingly replicated by interstellar chefs from the novel "The Legend of the Condor Heroes," with dishes like "Kung Pao Chicken" and "Fish-Flavored Shredded Pork" already renowned throughout the interstellar world.
Immediately afterwards, Xia Cheng asked a crucial question: "Are the zongzi at this shop sweet or savory?"
Mingyan couldn't help but chuckle and said, "Don't worry, we have both sweet and savory ones, and we even have cult-style white rice dumplings and spicy rice dumplings..."
Xia Cheng couldn't help but sigh, "...The Earthly Zongzi are truly terrifying."
There were only two people eating, and they didn't make a big fuss, so they didn't need a private room.
The two found a quiet corner to sit down and ordered several of the restaurant's signature dishes.
The surrounding tables were neither too close nor too far apart, and Xia Cheng could hear the people talking—this down-to-earth experience was quite novel to him.
Someone nearby seemed to be saying:
"Eating on Earth is very particular. You must use chopsticks and a spoon, and the way you hold the chopsticks must be standard, otherwise you will be laughed at."
"But chopsticks are really hard to learn, almost like classical Chinese..."
"What's the big deal? Look, the people at the next table are using forks, hahaha! As long as it's edible!"
Xia Cheng, holding a fork: "..."
Sigh, although he has learned to sit cross-legged, he still hasn't learned the correct way to use chopsticks.
Later, when the two were halfway through their meal, the hotel manager came out to greet them.
Mingyan looked a little confused: "?"
The manager, beaming, stepped forward to introduce himself. Behind him, his assistant held a bottle of red wine, filling two glasses.
The manager said, "I didn't expect it to be Chief Engineer Ming who came in person. You didn't even make an appointment. Our boss was very regretful when he heard that you came suddenly. He had just left by plane this morning. So he asked me to come and toast you on his behalf."
He picked up his wine glass, bowed slightly, and smiled as he finished his drink.
They adopted a very humble attitude, but also put on a very grand show.
At least the people at the next table were already glancing over in surprise, but they didn't dare to make it too obvious.
Unable to refuse such hospitality, Mingyan also took a sip.
The manager then said, “This red wine is a renowned product from the Borrado Winery, produced over thirty years ago. Consider it a personal gift from me. We also have a special Blue Star Manchu Han Imperial Feast prepared just for you by our chef, meticulously replicating the imperial cuisine style from the novel *The Legend of the Condor Heroes*. It's not officially on the menu yet, so please experience it first. Finally, I wish you a pleasant dining experience at the Blue Star Hotel!”
"Thanks."
After Mingyan finished speaking, he slowly realized that this was all a way for the Blue Star Hotel to curry favor with him.
Once a person's reputation and status reach a certain level, many people will naturally come to curry favor with them.
Most of the time, they just want a piece of the pie; of course, there are also some far-sighted people who just want to make an investment in relationships.
Mingyan reluctantly accepted the bottle of red wine, thus receiving a token of sincerity from the hotel owner.
Xia Cheng watched the whole thing with a smile and said, "See, you'll have connections if you want to start a chain of hotels in the future."
He stated clearly and seriously, "I only like making games."
Xia Cheng smiled and said, "Whether you like making games or running a hotel, I only like you."