This game is so weird!

"Well, there's been a small problem in the research lab."

"What's the problem?"

"It might take a little while. Also, by the way, Vera, what kind of research lab style do you prefer?"

"A clean, cool white color scheme would be best, anything else..."

"Eh, eh————"

Vera, who had been secretly observing her boss POKO, suddenly turned around and stared at Li Ang with an unfriendly look.

"You guys don't mean... the research lab... or even the research institute itself isn't built yet!?"

"Ahem, this is to improve employee work comfort. Our corporate culture at Creation Star is centered on both employees and performance. We aim to enhance the overall value and work performance of Creation Star, and more importantly, improve employee well-being."

"Therefore, our workplaces and employee accommodations are all custom-made according to the employees' preferences and needs after they arrive, and the employees personally supervise the construction."

"It has been widely praised since its implementation!"

Well, I don't think any of the new employees who joined yesterday gave bad reviews.

At least it didn't reach me, so the welfare benefits on Scar Star are pretty good~

"oh oh......"

Vera nodded as if she understood, looking like she was quite impressed.

Vera, who had previously only worked at the Imperial Special Research Institute in her own star system, had never encountered such an independently operated organization before. She hadn't expected it to have so many unique differences, and it sounded much easier than the layered management structure of the research institute.

They also have the right to author their own research, something they wouldn't have dared to imagine before.

Although that wasn't the only reason I didn't continue working there, at least I was able to work for myself from then on!

Vera's emotions began to stir, but unfortunately, they were hidden by her aloof appearance and went unnoticed by anyone.

"So when are we going to build the research lab?"

"Hmmm... Now then."

Li Ang glanced at the clock in the lobby: 14:30 PM.

This is not good, but if we delay any longer it will be evening. In addition to the research room, we also need to build a house for Vera to rest in.

The guild's employees this time have all signed high-level employment contracts with a five-day work week and a two-day rest week. They will basically stay on Scar Planet on weekdays, while their main bodies will lie at home or in a fully connected pod of a special office management agency.

The equipment is the same as that used in Imperial Prisons. It can maintain bodily functions without the need for food or water. The advanced version even has a robotic arm or gravity device to periodically drive the body to perform simple exercises, further ensuring the user's health.

This is also Li Ang's next goal, but unfortunately the licensing price is too high, and there are even qualification requirements.

Given that the current level 1 base on Creation Star is not yet qualified to make a purchase.

After having dinner together, Li Ang led Vera away from the base and headed towards the Sea Moth by the sea.

After finishing their meal, the base manager, POKO, was full of energy and stood at the base entrance waving his hands, happily saying goodbye to the two.

After the two entered the Sea Moth, they called for two guards and strode into the mountains with an air of indifference.

I think I saw something interesting yesterday~

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A dozen minutes later, accompanied by a slight tremor, the two Seamoths were clamped by the vehicle securing arms of the exploration base Moon Pool and suspended in the vehicle hangar.

"Sorry for the wait. During the subsequent work period, the accommodation will be arranged near the exploration base, so the commute will not be so long."

Vera shook her head. She felt that time had passed quite quickly. From her studies to graduation, she had been frantically learning and doing research. This was the first time she had seen the sea.

Moreover, along the way, the two AIs at the base, Funnyface and Rotom, introduced her to the scenery and the situation on Scar Planet through the Seamoth's speakers, which was much more interesting than she had imagined.

She found it quite amazing, especially after hearing that the area had only been developed for a little over ten days and already had more than two hundred residents and exploration teams.

Although she wasn't entirely clear on the normal development process of a base, given this rate of increase in personnel...

Whatever the attraction of this place may be, or even if the pioneers are wealthy and powerful, continued development here promises a bright future.

Walking into the bar, I glanced at the task list that had already been claimed. All the tasks had been taken by the players and the three exploration teams that had been forced to get involved. Er Miao and the others also accompanied Yue Qing out of the base to select a site nearby to prepare for construction.

Upon seeing this, Li Ang added two new tasks to the task list: the construction of the research lab and the construction of Vera's House.

Seeing the empty list of tasks to be claimed and the small number of tasks in progress and the densely packed list of completed tasks, Vera casually inquired, "There aren't many tasks here. Are the tasks on the list completed this week? There seem to be quite a few."

"Yes, there aren't enough quests for them to do lately, and the guild is trying to figure out a solution."

Li Ang nodded with a worried expression. He wondered if it was just his imagination, but whenever he used this body double, his emotions and expressions always seemed more lively.

"The list is full of today's tasks, and many explorers feel there aren't enough tasks, so they won't be coming this afternoon."

"ah--"

Vera's already icy expression froze. Was the task completion rate here really that terrifying?

Because of a neighbor, she knew a little about the exploration guild on her planet.

That's about the amount of tasks that can be completed in a week. I often hear that guy complaining that there are too many tasks and too few rewards, that he can't get the tasks he wants to do, and that nobody wants to do the tasks on the leaderboard.

I didn't expect the explorers here to be so hardworking.

Is this the planet of exploration? The place recommended by my neighbor seems interesting.

"Vera, what are your requirements for accommodation?"

"Ah, as long as I live close to the lab, that's fine. I don't usually like going out much..."

"Hey! Isn't this the student council president?"

A muscular man jumped out of the door, followed by three or four other men of similar build. They walked together and stood side by side in front of the bar, like a wall of flesh.

Looking at the imposing row of muscular men in front of her, Vera nervously swallowed.

"What's wrong? Why are you acting so serious?"

Li Ang, however, was not buying it. These four or five people, who were usually crazy and messed around everywhere, were acting so serious today.

"Hahaha, we just wanted to boost your reputation since there are new people here."

The burly man with a square build at the head of the group laughed heartily, causing the others to lose their dignified composure and relax instantly.

"I'm dying of laughter! I knew you'd get criticized for doing this, Xiangxiang."

"Hahahahaha!"

Seeing the group's increasingly unrestrained and comical actions, Vera gradually relaxed as well.

She thought she had encountered some strange person.

"Let me introduce you. This is Vera Tesla, a senior researcher who has just joined us. She will be working with us and researching some items that the guild will need."

"Oh, hello, hello!"

"Tesla, that sounds like a very wealthy name."

Fang Pangzi and his group greeted the women in a flustered manner, as if they were not used to dealing with women. Only one player with outstanding stealth skills, who was hiding on the side, made a comment.

To be honest, the familiar surname Vera was partly the reason I chose to hire her directly.

"It's perfect timing that you're here. If you're not busy, the tasks for Vera's residence and research lab are yours to handle as well. The reward is the same as yesterday's guild construction task: beta test codes for the same number of participants."

"Sure, leave it to us!"

"I'll definitely build it beautifully for you!"

The group's eyes lit up, and the burly man with the ID Fang Fengxiao quickly agreed.

They have a lot of friends who love playing games, and the four spots available yesterday weren't even enough for the five of them to share.

This is a good opportunity to earn a little more money. This game is so fun, of course I have to share it with my friends so we can play together.

Seeing that no one had any objections, Li Ang turned to Vera and explained:

"These are some of our best exploration teams, codenamed Alliance."

"The dormitories they built yesterday for the newly arrived Star Orbit Exploration Team were very well received. Vera, feel free to tell them anything you need, and I'm sure they'll build you a house that will satisfy you."

"I've been building houses professionally for twenty years and have seen countless house types. Your satisfaction is guaranteed."

After relaxing, the burly man squatting at the end took the initiative to speak, trying to solicit some business.

"Oh well."

Vera felt something was off about the person speaking, but there seemed to be no need to refuse. After all, it was just building a house; how could a thief possibly get in?

"Thank you for your help."

"Leave it to us!" "Just leave it to us!"

Seeing that both sides had reached an agreement, Li Ang instructed Xiao Gua, who was standing behind the bar, to complete the task assignments. Then, he turned to Vera and the other six and said:

"Let's work with the Alliance exploration team to choose a site. You can give them any opinions or suggestions at any time. The specific construction plan will be based on your opinion."

"You can reserve space for the specific equipment first, and the guild will contact me to purchase and reimburse you after completion. The rest is up to you!"

"Okay, we will definitely build a professional research institute!"

Vera puffed out her chest with great interest. It was the first time she had taken the lead in building a research institute, and even someone as aloof as her felt extremely excited!

This was completely impossible in the previous research institute!

As Vera watched Li Ang leave and walked down the corridor looking at the burly men leading the way, she gradually calmed down.

Wait, have I been scammed?

I came here to join as a researcher, so why do I have to build my own research lab with my own people?