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Chapter 269: Chapter 269 UNREAL Unreal Laboratory Chapter 269: Chapter 269 UNREAL Unreal Laboratory The atmosphere of the New Year was exceptionally festive. The streets and alleys were filled with various red decorations, bustling with energy. Many of the surface workers had also returned to the mother ship to enjoy a brief holiday.

Xu Jie picked up a bottle of “Senolytics” at the drug distribution point in the plaza. It was the latest anti-aging medicine and tasted a bit sweet, somewhat like grapes. If it were on Earth, this bottle of medicine might cost an ordinary person about five years’ wages. But in the New Civilization…

Free Distribution!

That was probably one of the benefits of a planned economy. On certain matters, there was no need to consider profit. After all, it was developed by Earth Civilization; there were no research costs involved. As long as industrialization was achieved, mass-producing some medicines was relatively easy.

“Mr. Xu Jie, health belongs to oneself. Please take your medicine on time!” The robot nurse smiled sweetly. “Oh, right, it’s been a long time since you had a physical examination. Please attend our check-up event on the 12th of next month. Make sure you come!”

“Ah, thank you!” Xu Jie quickly nodded and thanked her, very politely, even though she was a robot.

“No need for thanks!”

The only difference between these personified robots and humans–their pupils were green, making it very simple for humans to distinguish them. But they had their core logic libraries. If you needlessly annoyed a robot, the next time you met, they would still serve humans, but their tone might not be as polite.

It was his fifth year alone, and suddenly, he felt a bit lonely.

Wang Junpeng, his close buddy, used to spend the New Year with him, but ever since that guy became a diplomat and got so busy, even found a girlfriend, got married six months ago, and moved out…

Can’t help it, if it were Xu Jie himself, he would also choose love over friends.

He was considering whether to buy a robot girlfriend to keep him company… even if the price was outrageous, but for a lifetime commitment, what was the harm in spending a bit more?

He wasn’t the only one with this idea.

Robot girls were really attractive, with good personalities, and they didn’t age. They even had their own professions! Just like the robot nurse he just met… countless boys must have written her love letters, but most people still couldn’t afford them.

Anyway, it felt both puzzling and a bit strange… maybe in a few years, robot companions would be common.

Some of the latest natural foods appeared in the restaurant: fresh chicken, duck, and pork. Although still a little expensive, this indicated that the entire society was on an upward trend.

A television in the restaurant was broadcasting an educational program. Various experts were fiercely debating “happy education” versus “quality education,” and the discussion even included the issue of physical punishment rights for robot teachers…

The issue of human-robot relationships, once a long-standing problem for Earth Civilization, was reemerging in the New Civilization.

“Debate my ass! Only idiots would embrace happy education. Strict education is essential! Extremely strict, give teachers the right to electric shock.” Xu Jie watched a female education expert on the TV passionately arguing for “happy education” and cursed inwardly, cursing the fool.

Then he grabbed his phone and ranted: “Happy, happy my ass? Are you a moron? Don’t children need to compete when they grow up?”

“Glizerians are happy… go be a Glizerian then!”

He felt great after venting, then started blissfully gnawing on a chicken leg, savoring the taste so much he even ground the bones to a pulp and swallowed them.

After a hearty meal, he meandered through the streets, where all sorts of flashy new products were displayed on screens, dazzling the eyes.

This was the era, a rapidly advancing era, a bit strange, poor yet rich, yet an era that was taken for granted!

At that moment, Xu Jie’s phone suddenly received a mass message.

“Earth Era A Zone, UNREAL Laboratory is recruiting 5 gaming experts proficient in immersive VR games.”

“Interested parties please send your application to email [email protected]…”

What’s going on?

Xu Jie’s eyes widened as his heart began to race.

Unreal Laboratory?

This is… the most cutting-edge laboratory of the New Civilization!

They are recruiting VR game experts? What is the situation?

Xu Jie was utterly confused.

Back on Earth, he must have been considered a gaming expert. But it had been a long time since he last played such games, and he didn’t know if he still qualified.

Moreover… the renowned UNREAL Laboratory was the pinnacle of research facilities for the New Civilization, bringing together over 1200 top scientists from various industries. This included, but was not limited to, research in physics, mathematics, biology, military, cosmology, and New Civilization History, all under the direct responsibility of Minister Zhang Yuan from the New Civilization Development Department.

In the eyes of the public, this laboratory even carried a hint of mystery, being the birthplace of various advanced technologies, such as nuclear-powered excavators, X-001 Power Armor, and Beifeng Type Electromagnetic Cannons, all of which originated from this lab.

As Wang Junpeng would say, “This research institute focuses on the most cutting-edge technologies, attempting to surpass the technologies of Earth Civilization!”

The current New Civilization could indeed survive on the legacy of Earth Civilization for quite some time, even hundreds of years. The vast majority of laboratories were trying to convert existing theories into productive forces.

But…

One must realize that Earth Civilization is a stagnated and declining civilization!

While other laboratories can live off the legacy, copying most of the data from Earth Civilization to rapidly develop industrial capabilities without criticism, the UNREAL Laboratory must take on the significant responsibility of technological breakthroughs. It needs to focus on the New Civilization’s own technology, rather than being led by the nose by Earth Civilization’s tech. Otherwise, once the legacy is exhausted, wouldn’t it be the same as the Glizerians?

Hence, the most ambitious and cutting-edge talents would all converge at this laboratory.

Whether it was researching alien technology or other important experiments, they would all take place in this lab.

“So, does this mean that the laboratory is now researching VR games? No way… Such a boring job…” Xu Jie speculated wildly in his mind.

VR games are indeed fun. One could fly and burrow, ascend to the heavens and dive into the earth, feeling omnipotent within the game world, even exploding stars with a punch, and enjoying thrills impossible in reality.

But in Xu Jie’s opinion, it was just a game after all. It shouldn’t be a high priority…

He immediately called Wang Junpeng to verify the accuracy of this matter.

“VR games?” Wang Junpeng stroked his chin. He was also not very clear about the research projects in the Unreal Laboratory, as they might involve top-secret content.

“I didn’t receive such a text message. Maybe it’s targeted at specific individuals. Surely we don’t have scam artists sending false messages here… If you’re interested, you should give it a try.”

“I did hear about some VR games sent by the Glizerians, but could it be a large-scale promotion… No, Glizerian games don’t need the intervention of a laboratory at the Unreal Laboratory’s level…”

Wang Junpeng grew more excited as he spoke. He was always someone who loved to play. “Damn, why wasn’t I approached for such a good opportunity? You should go for it quickly!”