This city simulation game can affect reality.

Chen Jun did not set up any special channels for promotion for members of any level.

Even if someone is willing to pay a large sum of money to buy the "hermit" qualification, the system explicitly does not recognize it.

In the early stages of operation, this was considered one of the core principles for ensuring the healthy development of the membership system.

Of course, as the business develops and the market environment changes, the rules may be adjusted accordingly.

After all, if the overall revenue reaches a certain scale, it is in line with business logic to optimize the rules appropriately.

With the end of this banquet, the standardized operation of Fisherman's Hut officially began.

It's worth mentioning that, in addition to these six initial members, a few other tourists have used the Fisherman's Hut in the past two days.

However, according to Chen Jun's observation, one of them only experienced it once and never appeared again.

The other person, however, became a repeat customer.

However, even if membership cards are issued to these tourists later, due to the referral mechanism, the "Fisherman" card can only be issued at most based on the "Hermit's" recommendation.

If anyone's to blame, it's the other party for joining too late and missing the initial opportunity.

To become a top-level "hermit" member, one must wait for a new round of evaluation twelve months later.

......

"Welcome to Fisherman's Hut."

After the membership system was implemented, the number of members increased by nearly ten in less than three days.

Most of them were introduced by the initial six "hermits" through their network of friends, colleagues, and other connections.

These newcomers formed the first batch of secondary members of Fisherman's Hut.

Of course, there are also some ordinary anglers who, having never met the "hermits" before, can only ask for a "visitor" spot out of curiosity.

Thanks to the 50 recommendation slots available each month, the "hermits" are quite generous in distributing the qualifications.

That morning, all five fishermen's huts near the Longgu River were in use.

A young man dressed in a simple short-sleeved shirt, who looked quite ordinary, showed obvious surprise upon learning about the Fisherman's Hut's pricing, just like the others before him.

He asked a staff member standing nearby, "Excuse me, when will there be any seats available?"

"Please show your membership card first." The staff responded according to standard procedure.

"What membership card? I don't have one."

"I'm sorry, sir, you'll need to find a referrer—a current member of our service—who can then recommend you for membership before I can explain further..."

The staff patiently provided a detailed explanation.

Chen Jun has already posted the same content in detail on the resort's and Dragon Ridge Ambition's social media accounts.

However, for tourists who come from other channels, they can only learn about the membership system through explanations from on-site staff or word-of-mouth among members.

"I can't even pay money?"

"Yes, we are currently only open to members. And based on the current booking situation, even if you are a 'visitor' member, you may not be able to get a spot until the afternoon."

Since the membership system has just been implemented, the first batch of "fishermen" are in the early stages of trying it out, so it's normal that the rooms are full these past two days.

This answer left the young people in disbelief; what kind of magical place was this?

It's one thing to charge a fee, but to make matters worse, even after paying, you still can't get in.

"Is this fish made of gold, or is the water made of gold?" the young man thought to himself, though he didn't say it aloud.

But judging from his facial expression, this unique business model actually aroused his curiosity.

If it were a regular fishing spot where he could come and go as he pleased, he probably wouldn't care too much.

But after all these twists and turns, even the most discerning must find a chance to experience the bland.

Before asking someone to recommend him to become a member, the young man took out his phone and took some photos of the Longgu River.

A few minutes later, he went to the main entrance of the resort to take pictures.

"This place is amazing, we need to let the guys in the group come and see it too."

He posted the photo in his frequently active group of friends, with the caption: "Found an amazing fishing spot, even money can't guarantee you a spot."

This group is mostly made up of his close friends, and they all share a strong interest in fishing; otherwise, they wouldn't have gathered together.

After doing all this, the young man returned to the vicinity of the fisherman's hut, observing and waiting until, more than half an hour later, a fisherman finally left the hut, having had his fill of fishing.

He immediately went up to them and struck up a conversation: "Hey bro, are you a member here?"

"Yes, I was recommended by a friend."

"May I ask about your membership level?"

The staff just told the young man that it seems only members at the "Fisherman" level or higher are qualified to make recommendations.

"I think so. This is my first time here too, and there are some mechanisms I don't understand yet."

The older man in front of the young man took out the "Fisherman's Card" he had applied for yesterday and showed it to him.

"Could you recommend me to someone else? I'd like to become a member too..."

"Of course, no problem."

I remember a friend telling me yesterday that you can get corresponding benefits after referring a certain number of new users.

Moreover, even without a reward, he is happy to help with such a small favor.

"Thank you so much."

The two found a nearby staff member and, with the staff member's guidance, went to the resort's service center to complete the membership procedures and receive their cards.

Since the young people received "visitor" cards, they could not enjoy any discounts, so they had to pay the original price of NT$5,000 each time they went fishing.

This deepened his doubts.

Noticing the change in his expression, the older man offered some helpful advice: "Let me put it this way, if you have limited funds, you need to carefully consider this expense, but if you have a sufficient budget, I believe the experience here will definitely make you feel that it's worth the money."

Another member who had just finished fishing happened to pass by and, after overhearing their conversation, said with a mysterious expression, "I was skeptical at first, but I understood after experiencing it once."

"Yes, those who have experienced it understand, and those who haven't experienced it won't understand even if you explain it to them."

Their suspenseful dialogue has certainly heightened anticipation.

The young man listened silently, considering the matter in his mind. The expense was indeed considerable, but since he had already signed up for a membership, he decided to at least give it a try.

"Okay, I'll book an hour for the experience. I hope you're not shills here."

"You have quite the imagination," the two members said, exchanging a glance and laughing.

Having booked the use of the Fisherman's Hut for that afternoon, the young people were ready to unveil its secrets for themselves.