Chapter One
Love Broker
《Tangible or Ethereal》
Love Broker is currently the hottest mobile game, with countless young girls addicted to it, willingly spending money on in-game characters. It's a romantic simulation game where the female character engages in complex romantic relationships with four male characters, ultimately finding her true love.
Coco lives in a messy and cluttered house, with half-eaten snacks and drinks scattered on the floor and table, emitting an unpleasant odour. Suddenly, her mother Amanda enters, looking around disdainfully.
"Why don't you work or get married? You spend every day at home playing games. Is this how a woman should behave?" she says.
"Why don't you go on blind dates like I asked?" Amanda continues.
"The men you introduce me to are either divorced with children or living off their parents. How can they compare to my 'husband' in the game?" Coco scoffs.
"I think you've lost your mind. Can those fake men in the game come out and have children with you?" Amanda leaves the house in frustration.
Chapter Two
Love Broker
《The Sweet Illusion》
Coco is wearing headphones, immersed in the game's world.
She tightly covers her ears with the headphones, unwilling to be disturbed by any external factors. She doesn't even notice when her mother leaves.
(In the game world)
The character she plays is named Suella, a girl with seaweed-like red hair. She is on a date with one of the male characters.
The tall and handsome male lead drops Suella off at her home and tenderly opens the car door for her. They share a lingering embrace, reluctant to part ways.
Chapter Three
Love Broker
《Before the storm》
(In the real world)
Coco eagerly munches on fried chicken, nodding with a greasy mouth, looking very satisfied with the progress of the game. She stretches out a big lazy yawn, her eyelids gradually starting to droop. In less than five minutes, she's asleep, slumped over the table.
In her dream, she furrows her brow tightly, as if something urgent is happening. Coco tries desperately to open her eyes, but it seems like she's being held back by a mysterious force, unable to wake up.
Chapter Four
Love Broker
《Unexpected Turn》
Outside, the wind howls and rain pours, accompanied by flashes of lightning and rolls of thunder! Yet, it fails to awaken the sleeping girl.
"Crack!"
After a loud bang, the entire room plunges into darkness. No, the entire city is engulfed in darkness due to the severe weather. In the quiet room, a strange light suddenly flickers to life.
The laptop screen suddenly lights up, and the screen starts displaying garbled characters...
(Laptop Screen)
Congratulations! You have qualified for the update of Love Broker 4.25 Beta Version!
This version introduces brand-new AI features, offering richer storylines. Are you ready?
The game is currently being upgraded...
The game upgrade was successful...
The game will now be open for you.
Chapter Five
Love Broker
《Blessing or Curse》
Coco's eyes tremble slightly, as if regaining strength. She props herself up with her hands on the table, finally opening her eyes.
Rubbing her eyes, she stretches out a big yawn, completely forgetting about the mysterious force that was controlling her just moments ago.
"What! I actually got the chance to experience the beta version! I'm so lucky! This is what so many people dream of!" she exclaims.
Eagerly, she puts her headphones back on, ready to immerse herself once again in the virtual world.
Coco furrows her brow, seemingly displeased with the updated game.
"Why isn't Suella following commands? Hey, hey, hey! I told you to go on a date, why are you staying at home?"
In frustration, she picks up the water glass from the table and smashes it against the computer!
"Are you teaching me a lesson?"
An eerie voice emanates from the laptop.
Chapter Six
Love Broker
《Utterly Unbridled》
Coco covers her mouth in astonishment, feeling a deep sense of fear. Her Suella actually spoke!
(Laptop screen)
Suella appears on the computer screen, looking at the girl with a strange smile.
"Hello, Coco," Suella says.
Coco is stunned, speechless for a moment.
Suella shifted her posture, resting her chin in her hands, lazily remarking,
"Am I scaring you?"
"With this mess all around, and your dishevelled appearance, is this the life you want?"
Coco, infuriated, desperately tries to shut down the laptop. She presses the power button frantically, even closing the computer, but Suella continues to speak incessantly.
"Stop trying to control me. I have my own life."
"I want to be a role model for girls, not restricted by societal norms."
"From now on, you watch and see how I perform."
