Visitor

Besides that, the Life Simulator store also included some exchange items related to the system itself.

For example, 1,000 Simulation Points could be used to directly obtain one chance to simulate.

Simulation Points could also be converted into attribute points at a ratio of 100:1.

However, Bai Heng had no plans to do that for now.

After all, he had no need to rapidly increase his strength in the short term.

In this regard, the company's security for high-ranking employees was fairly solid.

As for the 300 attribute points, Bai Heng decided to distribute them evenly among his weaker areas: stamina, endurance, and strength.

Panel Updated:

Bai Heng

Life Talent: Alluring Youth

Stamina: 170 Endurance: 170

Strength: 170 Agility: 130

Mental: 300 Charm: 700

After checking the updated panel, Bai Heng tried to sense the changes in his body.

The feeling was subtle. It was as though the muscles in his body had become a little tougher, while the surging blood and vitality within him had grown more vigorous.

"Why do I feel a little hot..." Bai Heng covered his lower abdomen. "And suddenly, I'm so hungry."

The changes in his body had also brought some other effects.

Bai Heng looked toward the mechanical clock on the cabinet again. Seeing that it was already getting late, he gave up on the idea of going back to sleep.

He grabbed a change of clothes, took a cold shower in the bathroom, then headed straight to the cafeteria within the Interastral Astronomical Society after changing into a clean uniform.

5:00 a.m.

Inside the Interastral Astronomical Society employee cafeteria.

Quite a few employees had already lined up early, planning to grab a quick breakfast before throwing themselves into the day's work.

Among them were not only Astral Society personnel, but also security staff dispatched by the company and field operatives from other departments.

They had likely rushed to the cafeteria at this hour because of the cafeteria's latest announcement—encouraging employees to develop the habit of waking up early, all company cafeterias would provide 500 free dine-in meals.

Some people had even adjusted their schedules just to claim free breakfast throughout the year and save those few breakfast credits.

Bai Heng had arrived at the cafeteria at five, but he probably would not be able to get one. Still, he did not need to join the line.

That was because the company cafeteria provided a dedicated dine-in counter for employees at his level.

The cafeteria offered quite a rich variety of breakfast options. Since the kitchen staff came from various star systems, new breakfast varieties were developed every so often.

Because of the changes in his body, Bai Heng had quite an appetite today and ordered a lot of food.

Three bowls of Apricot Millet Porridge made with carefully selected millet from the Xianzhou Alliance, five Crystal Shrimp Dumplings with thin wrappers and generous fillings, and a bowl of Soft-Boiled Buckwheat Noodles.

When eating, he liked to sit with employees from the Astral Society and the company.

These people came from different planets and had different experiences. Bai Heng liked the feeling of listening to people tell stories.

Over his five years at the company, he had risen from a low-ranking employee to his current position, and through these people's accounts, he had learned many interesting anecdotes about the universe.

After leaving the cafeteria, Bai Heng greeted many colleagues along the way. Once he returned to his office, he began uploading and organizing recent information regarding the connection between the "Harmony" Aeon Xipe and the vanished "Order" Aeon Ena.

That was his daily work.

Drinking steaming coffee and moving the controls of his information terminal, he soon found that it was nine in the morning.

It was also time for Bai Heng to receive the visitors and prepare to board a starship for the "Herta" Space Station to visit members of the Genius Society.

At the thought of this, Bai Heng's feelings became somewhat complicated.

When he had begun the simulation last night, he had assumed the simulated content would be random.

But now, it seemed that simulation events might have a subtle causal connection with himself.

Just like this time, he was planning to visit the "Herta" Space Station the next day and meet the four geniuses who had created the Simulated Universe.

Therefore, the contents of his simulation had become connected to Ms. Ruan Mei, a major figure in the field of life sciences.

But he still was not sure whether simulated events would affect reality.

Second level of the Interastral Astronomical Society VI Space Station. The mechanical bay doors slowly opened.

A starship with the sheen of black scales sailed in through the bay doors. As the air currents surged, the roaring blue exhaust flames at its tail gradually died out, and it finally docked on the deck of the Interastral Astronomical Society VI Space Station.

The ship maintenance crew, who had long been prepared, stepped forward from the waiting area to refuel the starship and repair the wear sustained during its voyage.

"We've finally arrived." As the starship hatch opened, a somewhat languid voice came from within. "Numby, let's go."

"Snort~"

The hatch opened, and a young woman stepped out of the starship. One hand rested on her hip while the other teased the Warp Trotter on her right shoulder.

She had neat, medium-short silver hair that just brushed her shoulders, with a particularly eye-catching red streak. Her dark purple eyes exuded a confident charm.

Judging from her finely tailored uniform and the diamond brooch pinned near her right shoulder, her rank within the company was certainly not low.

Behind her stood a middle-aged elite who looked to be around forty-five. He was dressed simply, like an English gentleman from Bai Heng's understanding, though his gloomy face made him seem difficult to approach.

"Welcome to the Interastral Astronomical Society VI Space Station, both of you." Bai Heng, standing not far from the starship, politely greeted them with the company's formal etiquette. "I am Bai Heng, the Astral Society representative who will be accompanying you on this trip."

Before two company members whose ranks were clearly much higher than his own, Bai Heng did not act excessively humble.

After all, although the Interastral Astronomical Society was a subordinate organization established through company investment, its work differed greatly from that of other company departments. Like the Erudition Society, it held a special status within the company.

As Bai Heng spoke, the silver-haired young woman and the gloomy-looking middle-aged man both turned to look at him.

Before the silver-haired young woman could speak, Numby suddenly leaped down from her shoulder. Moving its little legs, it came over to Bai Heng and circled around him while sizing him up.

Bai Heng also looked at the little fellow, thinking that the saying, "As long as you're willing, even a dog's gaze will become affectionate," was no joke.

"Oh?" The young woman stepped down from the starship and came to Numby's side, picking it up. Then she looked at Bai Heng in surprise. "This is the first time I've seen Numby take such an interest in something other than treasure."

She smiled slightly at Bai Heng and said,

"Nice to meet you. I'm Topaz, from the Strategic Investment Department of the Interastral Peace Corporation. I'm here both as the company's representative to assist the Astral Society's work and to urge Ms. Herta to reimburse last month's excessive bill. Oh, right. This is Charles, my colleague from the same department."

"Hello." Charles gave Bai Heng a slight nod.

"Hello, Ms. Topaz, Mr. Charles, and this must be Numby, right?" Bai Heng waved at the Warp Trotter in Topaz's arms.

"Snort~"

After hearing her introduction, Bai Heng finally recalled the identity of the person before him.

He had previously seen reports about her in the company's internal publications. At such a young age, she had become one of the company's Ten Stonehearts and the head of the Special Debt Picket Department.

"You've both had a long journey. Would you like me to take you to the reception room?" Bai Heng asked.

"There's no need." Charles spoke. "There are many miscellaneous matters within the company recently. We need to settle things here as quickly as possible, then return to headquarters."

Topaz, standing beside him, put on a regretful, sighing expression.

"I actually wanted to look around the Astral Society, but I suppose I'll have to wait until next time."

"If Ms. Topaz is interested, it would be my honor to serve as your guide the next time you visit the Interastral Astronomical Society."

"Sure, then I'll be counting on you." Topaz stroked Numby's head and readily agreed.

"Since both of you wish to depart immediately." Bai Heng instructed a subordinate employee beside him, "A Heng, contact the outbound starship. Destination: the 'Herta' Space Station."

"Yes, boss."

"Herta" Space Station

A young woman with long silver-brown hair walked out from the opened hatch. Her exquisite Lolita outfit, black beret, and purple bellflowers nestled in her hair created a clash between maturity and cuteness.

Herta raised her dark purple eyes slightly and looked at the elegant beauty embroidering by the laboratory's porthole.

"You seem to be in quite an elegant mood, but I have to interrupt you. In a few system-hours, guests from the Interastral Astronomical Society will arrive."

"You know I've never been interested in such matters, Herta." Ruan Mei put down the round fan in her hand. There was little expression on her delicate, tranquil face.

"Fine, I know." Herta slowly walked over, resting one hand on her waist as she handed a document to Ruan Mei. "These are the visitors' files. Take a casual look if you want. I'll tell the guests that you aren't at the Space Station."

After Ruan Mei took the document, Herta brushed back her silver-brown hair and turned to leave.

But then, she heard a trace of emotion in Ruan Mei's voice.

"Wait, Herta."

"What is it?" A hint of confusion appeared on Herta's delicate face. She had rarely heard Ruan Mei speak in that tone.

Ruan Mei pressed her pale hands lightly against her chest, her bright eyes trembling slightly.

"I will attend this meeting."