In an internet cafe.

With the rise of the empire's personal computer and smartphone industries, the once sunrise industry of internet cafes had long become a thing of the past, now gradually transitioning into large gaming rooms and leisure clubs.

Zhong Shenxiu was sitting among several gamers who were intensely involved in their games.

Seeing this scene brought him some comfort.

At least, the people of this world understood concepts like "game" and "system" quite well.

He turned on his computer, swiftly browsing through information on the internet.

Thanks to the information age, most data could be found online, like a treasure mountain.

However, very few people could truly immerse themselves in learning, and extract valuable resources from the vast ocean of information.

"This world's history is indeed very similar to what I remember…"

Zhong Shenxiu first turned to the history section, his eyes moved, "Some historical figures seem familiar but not quite, yet the main threads are close; the biggest difference occurred at the end of the Ming dynasty when a Han-dominated regime rose in the south, establishing Da Xia… It actively opened up seas, developed technology, and after three hundred years, underwent constitutional monarchy reforms, actively participated in global colonization, and reaped a rich dividend, standing tall to this day…"

"Now, under the constitutional monarchy, the Prime Minister and Parliament hold significant power, and the Emperor has stepped back but still serves as the symbol and faith of the empire, attending major events…"

"Other than that, the internet is highly developed, the gaming industry is booming, and even real VR blockbusters exist, though all claiming to be fully immersive holographic simulations, are actually junk…"

He lightly clicked his mouse, switching from history to the gaming industry.

"Real large-scale games require setting up companies, leasing servers… even game licenses and approvals are needed, a bit too troublesome… Nevertheless, hook or crook could be employed."

"Games truly gained attention because they're massively profitable… But if I focus solely on non-profit, then the level of regulatory scrutiny would drastically reduce…"

"And it also serves as a pretty good cover."

Zhong Shenxiu was not here to make money, he did not care about profits.

He decided right there to provide completely free games, even giving away the gaming equipment for free!

That way, facing any complaints from players, he could stand his ground.

He was here to play the players, not to be played by them.

So… play if you will, leave if you won't!

Dare to curse? I'll strike you dead through the internet!

"As for the number of people, it's best to start small, we can just do a beta test first, and then second, third… even up to nine or ten tests are okay, as long as we aren't officially released, we won't attract much attention."

Zhong Shenxiu initially just planned to find some people to practice on, didn't need too many.

Moreover, he thought maybe during the beta test, he'd find that this was a dead end, doing nothing to help him channel his divine nature, then he'd just dust off his hands and walk away—end of beta test, game company goes bankrupt and flees… Perfect!

"So, initial preparations, just a server, an official website, and some equipment… Tiny money…"

For him, making some money with his capabilities, or even crafting a sufficiently plausible identity, was just a piece of cake.

"Official website… Internet skills… Information…"

Zhong Shenxiu looked around and saw everyone focused intently on their screens. It was also a surveillance blind spot, so he promptly stretched out his index finger, pressing it against the computer's USB port.

Instantly, some mysterious unknown symbols flowed through the port into the web.

'Order is rules, is information, is data… Thus… high privileges can also be obtained in an information society…'

'The extraordinary and technology are interconnected—today's technology hasn't yet explained the extraordinary, perhaps because it isn't advanced enough...'

In no time, Zhong Shenxiu became like a god of the internet.

Countless secrets, countless pieces of information, all unguarded against him; in terms of terror, he surpassed any hacker, even artificial intelligence.

After all, today's AI field was still quite rudimentary, calling it artificial stupidity wouldn't be too far off.

'Hmm, in less than a second, I could hack into all game official websites, put up my game advertisements… but oh well, such a beautiful world, I really don't have the heart to ruin it just yet…'

'Keep a low profile, low profile… Besides… I haven't even thought of a game name yet…'

After becoming the 'God of the Internet,' Zhong Shenxiu bypassed numerous firewalls, gaining the highest access to all networked computers.

'Then, need to set up some comparison groups…'

'Like, obtaining the protagonist of the system, who isn't isekai but urban stream instead?'

'This kind of thing is rather simple to do.'

Zhong Shenxiu looked at countless bank deposits, casually began programming, "Hmm, let's start with a super-rich system, must spend all the money daily, with a reward that doubles the next day, or else the system crashes…"

Thanks to modern technology, so-called deposits were just a string of codes.

To modify them was exceedingly easy.

If Zhong Shenxiu desired, he could instantly execute a large-scale currency issuance for the Da Xia Empire and the Huanxing Federation.

Of course, modifying account balances was easy, but how to explain the expenditure afterward would be a big problem.

Here too, there was the crime of illicitly acquiring huge properties.

But Zhong Shenxiu was too lazy to care, after all, he wasn't the father of those protagonists.

To manipulate memes globally for them, making any amount of money seem reasonable? Dream on!

"Then, set a small goal for them, let them show off everywhere…"

Zhong Shenxiu thought about it, did a random search on the internet, and indeed saw many novels, immediately he supplemented a bunch of settings, inspiration pouring out like a spring.

"Then another big director system, this one's even more convenient, put those completely different works from his previous life into it, one mission one reward is fine..."

"Sports star system, don't need the extraordinary, just provide a bit more strength, speed, coordination than ordinary people… all set, require the host to keep competing, winning regional, national, century-level championships to get an enhancement point…"

"And lastly, the most shameless system, or should I say, the lay-winning check-in system… just go to a place, random check-in… gives supreme martial arts? Pshaw… just give some money or a small prize, checking in and becoming a supreme master, even I, the man behind the scenes would go bankrupt…"

After adding a few more settings, Zhong Shenxiu left the internet café contentedly, ready to proceed with preparations on both hands.

Just then, at the entrance of the café, a blonde young man was holding a bouquet, confessing, "Little Li, I like you… be my girlfriend!"

"Zhang Xin, sorry, you're a good person!"

The girl named Little Li awkwardly issued a friend-zone card, quickly leaving.

As Zhang Xin watched her disappearing back, expressionless.

Just when bystanders thought he might jump off a building, suddenly, Zhao Xin quickly took out his phone, dialing another number, "Hey, Qingqing, I want to see you, every minute, every second!"

Clap, clap!

A balding middle-aged man nearby clapped, admiringly said, "Young man, you have potential. As long as you chase after every goddess, you're not a simp, but a sea king!"

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