But when he heard the word “gatekeeper,” his expression turned interesting, and his heart involuntarily rose with a touch of fear. If the opponent was just an ordinary individual, he could directly use the rules to suppress or even kill.
However, if the opponent had someone backing them, and they were responsible for the in-and-out affairs of Happy Town as a gatekeeper, the concept of the matter would be completely different.
Generally, a gatekeeper is merely someone who watches the door, but Happy Town is different. Here, there’s a terrifying rules suppression, and the gatekeepers have strong authority and background; they are the core link between the inside and outside.
Never offend the gatekeeper!
Otherwise… Someday, you might be inexplicably optimized the moment you step out!
Nearby, the young man was secretly observing the situation, quietly collecting detailed intelligence. In fact, he had long wanted to find something like town regulations, but the problem was there weren’t any; Happy Town’s mechanisms did not allow such things to exist openly.
It must maintain the facade of happiness, not a false happiness fabricated by rules suppression.
This is the core key of Happy Town!
“So, sir, how do you plan to deal with this issue of aesthetic discrimination? It’s very serious, especially in a place like Happy Town. If people find out you possess aesthetic discrimination…”
Ye Mingqiu spoke with a smile, while the steward’s complexion slowly turned ashen, obviously realizing the seriousness of the issue.
If the opponent really reports this, he would likely be optimized too.
And the core of optimization doesn’t actually depend on whether it aligns with the rules but whether the opponent has someone backing them. After the upper levels weigh it up, they will make a decision.
The crux of the matter isn’t on Ye Mingqiu, but on this steward who dared to belittle a gatekeeper’s aesthetic; it’s a provocation against the gatekeeper and a challenge to the rules.
This hat is too big; he doesn’t dare to wear it.
“Sorry, I admit it’s my fault. What I said earlier might have been a bit shallow.”
The steward apologized, bowing slightly as he continued, “I sincerely apologize; I didn’t mean to have aesthetic discrimination. It’s due to my shallow experience and understanding, unable to comprehend this aesthetics, which is a limitation of my personal knowledge, please understand.”
Though he said this on the surface, he actually cursed the rule restrictions of Happy Town inwardly.
Happy Town’s technology is extremely advanced, and AI has nearly completely replaced basic human labor, which results in many normal people losing their jobs. To prevent societal issues, following the increase in AI productivity, social welfare has risen substantially, elevating the basic living standard of Happy Town to a high level.
No one needs to work
Everyone can lead a relaxed life
This situation may look promising, but it hides many terrifying loopholes.
For instance, under the backdrop of modern times, many people fear being replaced by AI, so they complicate simple jobs, making it hard for AI to understand the logic.
For example, during the gradual replacement of human labor by AI, to ensure people’s work demand, many idle positions were designed to secure some people’s income, thereby maintaining relative social stability and peace.
But this is not without its downsides
Many idle positions lack clear significance
Take the Aesthetics Protection Association, for instance; this association itself holds little value and cannot contribute to societal production, but it steps in to help when someone’s aesthetics is challenged.
For instance, now that Ye Mingqiu’s aesthetics is being challenged, the Aesthetics Protection Association might step in.
If he were just an individual, the association might ignore him, but if he has a gatekeeper backing him, with channels to contact this association, the situation would be completely different.
Reverse Association of the Groove!
“Knowing your mistakes and being able to correct them is a great virtue. Since you can realize your problem, you surely know how to make amends for offending me, right?”
Ye Mingqiu asked with a smile.
“Of course.”
The steward’s expression was somewhat stiff, but he still took out a tablet and said, “How about this, I’ll transfer you 100 Order Points as a gift.”
“No, no, no, I’m not such a vulgar person. This simple and crude transfer makes it seem like I’m extorting you; how bad would that be?”
Ye Mingqiu said with a smile.
Just kidding!
This simple direct transfer, he absolutely won’t accept it. The opponent is a steward, and transferring in such a situation seems risky no matter how you look at it.
Although he’s not sure whether there really is a risk, it’s best to avoid it as much as possible.
Stability! Must maintain stability!
“Then what do you mean…?”
“We’re all residents of Happy Town. It’s quite hurtful to apologize with a transfer after making a mistake in such a harmonious and friendly place! How about happily having a meal or gifting each other instead? This is more beneficial for the harmonious and beautiful relationship between us, wouldn’t you say?”
“….”
That steward retracted the tablet, let out a deep sigh, and replied, “You’re right, perhaps that would be better. So, what kind of gift do you want?”
“Oh, you’re kidding me. How can someone actively ask for a gift? If I deliberately demand it from you, wouldn’t the nature of this problem change? As the person supposed to give the gift, it should be you who considers the issue, not me to decide.”