Daydream Theatre - C57

Smoke swirled in the smoking room. However, I did not feel uncomfortable, even though Zhang Xuan had already smoked one after another in front of me, and had not stopped at all. I also breathed in the pungent smoke and felt a headache coming on. In the end, I stood up and pointed at the unfurled holographic data. “Why is it him?”

“Could it be that Moloch deliberately destroyed it?” Zhang Xuan finally extinguished his cigarette, and revealed his thoughts, “Think about it, the invitation letter was sent by an unmanned aerial vehicle. But this Duda isn’t part of our plan, right? ”

“Why did Moloch do this?” I haven’t thought about it yet.

“Of course it’s because of the Access Rate!” His tone was filled with pride, “Sit down during these few episodes. The Access Rate of our Daydream Theater has already surpassed the Robot Theater!”

“Of course, of course,” I followed his train of thought and analyzed, “So … Since they started out as robots, maybe they have some way to control our drones? So you intentionally sent the invitation to an unremarkable person to abort our program? ”

“Abortion is impossible,” Zhang Xuan said dejectedly. Obviously, this matter had put a lot of pressure on him, as he was a producer of the Dreamscape Theater, he did not wish for his program to be short-lived. “The contract clearly states that if we cancel the collaboration with Duda, then we will have to pay a sky-high penalty for the breach of contract.”

“But …” I swallowed my saliva, as I couldn’t see anything special about Duda at all. “What’s more, the Revival Music he’s talking about, the nonsense of him creating a band all by himself, makes it hard for people to understand him.”

“Therefore, I told Latimer to go visit him earlier.”

“So that’s how it is.” As the director of the Daydream Theater, I also need the team to gather more information so that I can discover the biggest highlight of the participants and control it during the live broadcast, “But… Is it really Moloch? ”

“Could it be that it wasn’t done by them?” Zhang Xuan believed in his judgement.

“But no matter what, the one who sent the drone was our Eloi Film And Television Company. It would be very difficult for Moloch to invade.”

“Oh? Then Andy, do you mean our people inside? ”

“I think that’s more likely,” I said with a frown. “As long as it’s someone on our program team, they will have the chance to do this. They will be able to remotely modify the drone’s destination through authorization. It’s just that I don’t know why anyone would do that! Could it be that Moloch has already bribed them? ”

Zhang Xuan shook his head, but he immediately changed the topic, “There is no need to discuss these things anymore. The most important thing is that we should return to Duda, even though we still don’t know anything about him and think that his wishes are nonsense. But… He had to think of a way to dig something out, right? If he can’t find anything, then it’s fine to make something. For example, if he has any contacts with other celebrities, or if he has some sort of secret past. ”

I replied noncommittally, “I’m afraid that it will be very difficult.” Since it was the Moloch Company that instigated our employees to do this, it was obvious that they understood that Duda was an extremely bored guy. And our live broadcast will definitely reach the level of zero for Access Rate s! ”

“Don’t be so unconfident!” Zhang Xuan was unwilling to give up, he pointed to the information on the holograms and said, “In the entire career of Director Andy, you must have met with such a predicament, right?”

As he spoke, I remembered many things. Especially when the daydream theater program began to run — — When we got this original and original, oh no, extremely powerful Time Capsule from the Castari, we all did not know what to do. This caused the first few episodes to be disorganized and disoriented. But luckily, we immediately adjusted ourselves. Before Ms Mistie joined the battle, we had already maintained our Access Rate at the middle tier. Now, we have also allowed the beautiful Miss Moro Tomoko to become the host of the program. I can proudly say this: Daydream Theater has already become the trump card of Eloi Film And Television Company, and the first choice for all spectators who sit in the Access Chair s!

I am still immersed in these glorious achievements, unable to extricate myself from them. Zhang Xuan then said: “Hey, Andy! Stop daydreaming, hurry up and discuss this Duda. ”

“That’s right,” I said, regaining my wits and reciting the incomprehensible floating words. “My wish is undoubtedly to revive the former avant-garde rock music and create a band played by real people. The keyboard, the guitar, the bass, and the drum are all standard four-piece sets.” Heh heh, what do you think he’s talking about? What avant-garde rock music? What real person band? Never heard of them. And the keyboard, the guitar, the bass, the drum? ” I had an exaggerated mouth and thought that if I were an audience, I would immediately move on to other programs, because these things were as confusing as the high-tech projects that Castari was working on.

“I have already done a lot of research through the artificial intelligence search engine provided by Moloch. It’s a pity that …” Zhang Xuan was also staring at the phrase, and was obviously very depressed, “We did not get any useful results. In that case, we can only place our hopes on the Mr Latimer. ”

“Yes, haha.” I couldn’t help but feel a little amused, “But among these words, I still know about ‘music’. Isn’t that the sound the program’s background provided by Moloch’s robot or program? ”

“Of course,” Zhang Xuan also said. “Although I don’t understand how they were created, hearing it made me feel excited or comfortable. Designed to increase the audience’s attention and get them involved. But… What was the rock and roll music that Duda talked about? Shake… “Get lost …” He wriggled his body, amused.

I immediately pointed out another funny thing: “There’s a real person band? I understand that band as a virtual image of Moloch’s music program connecting with the Eloi virtual world to produce these exciting and comfortable sounds, right? ”

“Of course, this is more popular among young people.” Clearly, Zhang Xuan was very knowledgeable in production, “My daughter is even a fan of a virtual band! But what was that four-piece set? It is something that I have never heard of before, could it be that this Duda was crazy and made it up? ”

I felt that it was very possible, “This should also be the reason why Moloch chose Duda. It’s clear that he doesn’t even know what his own wish is.”

“Yeah, I even specifically asked my daughter, do you know these four items? She said that she did not know about it, and even sent a question to the virtual band as a fan, asking if they knew about it. ”

“And the result?” I couldn’t help but prick up my ears, because this was important information.

“They know nothing!” Zhang Xuan said in a discouraged manner, “Not only do they say that they know nothing, they also say that these words have never appeared in their minds. Look! We don’t even know anything about omnipotent robots and programs, let alone us! ”

But I can’t give up so easily, because I have developed a certain amount of feelings for the Daydream Theater for so many episodes, and I don’t want it to suddenly fall — of course, I know that a program has its peaks and valleys, but now is definitely not the time to stop. I pointed to another text and said, “So, you should also understand the reason why I want to use Time Capsule!” Heavens, this kid is really proud. Did you guys understand? It’s really annoying to be so high and mighty! ”

“That’s right,” Zhang Xuan said with a face of disdain as well. “But that’s the way it is now for so many youths; in fact, they don’t even have the slightest bit of ability, and they still need someone to serve them and do whatever they want.” Obviously, I think his daughter is more or less the same kind of young man, which is why he knows it so well.

I continued to read, “‘Naturally, Time Capsule are used to form a Time Field that includes those audiences — After watching many of your programs, I already know how to use Time Capsule like the back of my hand.’ If it’s like this, they won’t be able to leave either. And then in two days I could… “Oh no, I want to turn two days into two weeks, so that my band and I and Miss Zhou Yuhang can play our songs freely, using those keyboards, guitars, bass, and drums to play the same avant-garde rock music as the virtual band!” I don’t understand at all, Mr. Zhang Xuan! ”

Zhang Xuan read the words on his own with great effort, and said, “Not only us, the spectators will also be disappointed! Accessing this once popular daydream theater, and instead seeing a madman speak crazy words. ”

“Oh right,” I discovered a special point. “He said that the Time Capsule would include those spectators. However … Didn’t the audience refer to the audience that entered the virtual world through the Eloi Access Chair? How could the Time Capsule include them? After all, they are in the virtual world, not this real world! ”

“This is indeed suspicious. No, this wish of mine is simply a mess!” Zhang Xuan could not help but become angry. He and I had already flipped through the documents several times in the smoking room, but still could not find any breakthroughs, “Oh right, is Mr Latimer done with the interview yet?”

“I don’t know, but I think …” I pressed the wireless headset in my ear, and it immediately connected to Latimer who was thousands of miles away, “Hello, Latimer. I am the Director Andy, are you at Duda’s home right now? ”

But what I didn’t expect was that it took Latimer a good while to reply, and his reply was also very concise, “Yes.” He looked depressed.

I subconsciously knocked on the wireless headset, as if it was broken. “Then have you seen Duda?”

“Yes.”

“How was the discussion? Regarding his wishes in particular, both Zhang Xuan and I do not really understand it. ”

“Not yet.”

“Not yet?” I asked loudly in reply. I felt that there was something wrong with Latimer’s attitude today, not only did he treat me coldly, he didn’t have any motivation to work at all. One must know that he signed a contract with my program. The live broadcast is starting tomorrow, but you still haven’t talked about it? ”

“He said he wanted to wait for someone called Zhou Yuhang.”

“Zhou Yuhang? Who is he? ”

“It’s a woman. She said she was his friend.” But this time, the one who answered wasn’t Latimer, but a female voice, shocking me, “Hello Director Andy, I am Miss Moro Tomoko.”

“Ah?” Miss Tomoko? ” I was so scared that I jumped up, because Tomoko was the only person in charge of hosting the program, she definitely wouldn’t ask her to do such tiring work, “Why are you there?”

“It’s like this,” I felt footsteps coming out from my headphones, “I took off Mr Latimer’s headphones, now that Miss Tomoko is speaking with you, there’s no one else interfering.”

“Oh, oh,” I said, not sure what game they were playing. “What are you trying to say?”

“Mr Latimer is not in a good mood.” Tomoko said softly, as if she was worried that Latimer would hear this. “I’m afraid … Time is too tight. ”

“Nervous?”

“I mean if he wants to be in his best condition.”

“But the live broadcast is tomorrow!” I looked at Zhang Xuan helplessly, then turned on the speaker’s hands-free function, “Zhang Xuan is also here. In the Miss Tomoko, a program was a program. Latimer was Latimer, he was just a live broadcaster. In popular words, he is nothing more than a walking camera. If it wasn’t for the fact that our Eloi Company is opposites with yours, we could work with you to provide you with robots to act as live broadcasters … ”

“Aiya,” Tomoko obviously thought what I had said was meaningless. “Please don’t say that! It was these popular words that caused Latimer to be in a very bad mood. I hope you won’t say that in front of him again, okay? ”

I wonder why this robot cares about a camera? I shook my head, but I wasn’t interested in this topic. “No matter how bad my mood is, shouldn’t the live broadcast continue?”

“Of course. Daydream Theatre is a big program, with over a third of the world’s Access Rate appearing on each live broadcast! ” Her words were full of flattery, and I wondered if this was also artificial intelligence. “But in my professional judgment…”

“Professional?” Zhang Xuan also sneered at the side, “What kind of department?”

“Psychology.”

“Oh, that is a science that has been eliminated for decades.” Zhang Xuan’s words were filled with confusion, “But Miss Tomoko, aren’t you the most advanced technology in this era? Why collect knowledge of psychology? ”

“I think it’s worth studying, especially after the previous episodes.” I could tell that she was referring to the nursing home program. “All in all, I don’t think he can host a good broadcast tomorrow with his current mental condition. It’s obviously difficult.”

“Heh heh,” I said, not knowing what was the point of discussing the emotional issue of a camera with her. “It doesn’t matter. In any case, he only served as an indirect means of transmitting his five senses, not to mention … If you have Miss Tomoko as your host, it would be fine! ” I flattered her.

“Actually …” Tomoko hesitated on whether she should say it or not, “When I joined the program team, Mr Latimer joked with me: It’s useless to say it, so long as Tomoko hosts the program all by herself in the future. But… I thought he was just spouting nonsense because he was much more experienced than me, but now … ”

“If you have something to say, just say it. Don’t be shy about learning to be human.” Zhang Xuan and I had precious time, and we would have to discuss how to launch our program tomorrow in order to attract the attention of the audience, and not have the time to listen to Tomoko’s psychological speech.

“I seriously think that with Mr Latimer’s current emotions, not only will he not be able to host the program well, he will also not be a good live broadcaster of the five senses experience!” Tomoko said resolutely.

“What?” I don’t understand what she means.

“Are you saying that Latimer does not have the ability to broadcast tomorrow’s show?” Zhang Xuan said, and suddenly told me to shut up, “Is it like that?”

“Yes. This is based on my professional judgment. ” Tomoko paused for a while, then continued, “Moreover, this is a problem caused by your Eloi Company, without reason.”

“Oh?”

“If it wasn’t for that foolish live broadcast party, I’m afraid he wouldn’t have …”

“I’ve never heard of a live broadcast party.”

“Of course, because you are not live broadcasters.” There was a hint of reproach in her tone.

“Well, what do you mean?” Zhang Xuan laid on the sofa behind him like a deflated balloon, sunken in, “You’re not letting Latimer on tomorrow’s show?”

“That is true in terms of the positive aspects of the program. If he were to do a live broadcast of the program now, it would probably not be any better than a wooden stake. ”

“Hmm, then where should I pick tomorrow’s live broadcasters?”

“That’s a problem.”

“Am I going to do it myself?” Zhang Xuan joked, “Or is it letting Director Andy?”

“No, none of you will do. You have more important things to do.”

“Yes, we need to regulate it from the outside. But then again, it’s just a camera job… As long as it was a person. “Oh right, just don’t be like those wooden stakes!” His tone was filled with disdain and annoyance, “It’s less than 24 hours away from the start of the program. Can you please not cause any more trouble …”

“Hey, hey, hey …” I immediately pounced on Zhang Xuan and covered his mouth. Because I know that Miss Tomoko is currently the most popular person in the virtual world, if I were to offend her … If Moloch were to break the contract, then all the popularity he had accumulated in the Great Dream Theater would be destroyed!

“In short, my suggestion is to send another live broadcaster!” Tomoko turned off her headphones.

At this time, Zhang Xuan pulled away my hand and said seriously: “Sure! Since the Miss Tomoko dares to criticize our programs like this, then … Tomorrow’s live broadcast will be broadcasted by the Miss Tomoko! ”

“What?” Tomoko and I shouted at the same time. We did not understand what the producer meant.

“That’s right,” he said snappily. “I think since Moro is the most advanced robot Moloch has, she must have the ability to be a good camera, right? This is a very simple matter, as long as you synchronize the signals you accept with us, we will process them into the virtual world and synchronize with the audience. ”

“That’s what you mean …”

“Then, the live broadcast host and Miss Tomoko, are you willing to accept this challenge?” Zhang Xuan closed the holographic sphere, obviously, he was already annoyed by the strange information. “Since your Moloch Company is broken … I mean, I’ll just give you guys this episode! ”

“What do you mean?” Miss Tomoko did not understand.

However, I think I understand Zhang Xuan’s intentions, he thinks that Duda’s choice of person is a mistake due to her Moloch Company, so we can just hand this episode over to Moloch! This was obviously the reaction of a producer who was in dire straits. I tried to say something to salvage the situation, but to my surprise, after a brief period of silence, Miss Tomoko immediately replied:

“Okay, I will temporarily replace Mr Latimer as the broadcaster tomorrow. Now, “she said firmly, filled with curiosity – strange, this was clearly a temperament that only humans could have,” I’m going to see the Ms Zhou Yuhang, I want to gather enough information to set up an interesting program! ” She turned off her headset.

Zhang Xuan smiled bitterly at me, “Listen to this arrogant robot, it seems like she wants to replace you and me!”

“But just leave it all to Moloch …”

“It’s alright, it’s just a episode.” I could tell that Zhang Xuan meant to give up on this episode that was completely hopeless, “It just so happens that sometimes we can personally filter out the main character for the next episode. This time, we can’t afford to make any mistakes! ” He opened the next holographic sphere and opened countless of letters, reading them with rapt attention.

I nodded, then sat down to sift through them.

That’s right! This desire that no one could understand, he should just throw it to the almighty Miss Tomoko. In any case, with her beauty, she can still obtain some Access Rate! As a producer and director, we shouldn’t die with the lousy script in our eyes. We should instead try our best to pick out the gold that has truly been buried!

But… What the hell is this Latimer doing! I’ll teach him a good lesson when I see him! We’re all adults, we all work for money, and we all sign contracts. Can we delay our work just because we’re in a bad mood? He had no sense of responsibility! Looks like he was taught ill by this Miss Moro Tomoko? Is this also part of Moloch’s plan that he wants to destroy?

Heh heh, if I can’t beat the Access Rate, I’ll be in trouble … I really despise this business. However, we are all fair and square people. We have to prove by our own efforts that we are the best show in this virtual world. One of them.