Wen Nannan's eyes fluttered open, the blinding white light before her faded into a bustling city scape dominated by towering skyscrapers.
rThe streets were eerily empty, the silence so profound that she could hear the soft rhythm of her own breathing. A familiar, luminous screen materialized before her:
r[Welcome back to the Survival Game. This round, 200,000 NPCs and 9 players will join you. Please strive to survive for thirty days. Current game: Yunhai City]
rAs the message vanished, the surrounding silence was broken by the rising murmur of voices. Wen Nannan found herself standing in a shopping mall, a nearby television playing a promotional video for the city:
r[Yunhai City: the most popular coastal tourist destination, boasting breathtaking scenery and a pleasant climate. Tourists from all corners of the globe are welcome!]
rWithout the guidance of an NPC this time, nor needing to play the role of an NPC herself, Wen Nannan stood there at a loss.
rThe home appliance section of the mall was teeming with people, all desperately trying to purchase air conditioners.
rStanding among them, Wen Nannan listened to the NPCs' conversations.
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