The live stream promoting planet Blue Star finally concluded.
Lu Mingming would have to change out of her current outfit later, and she felt a pang of reluctance.
At the same time, she offered a suggestion to the chief: "We could make some fur vests, or wholesale them from the interstellar net. It should help thinner individuals stay warmer." This was Lu Mingming's biggest realization after the live stream. It was the formal transition into autumn, and a slight oversight could lead to the risk of catching the flu. Since they were determined to establish Blue Star as a tourist planet, customer comfort was paramount.
"Of course!" The chief readily agreed. The live stream had brought in no less than fifty thousand star coins for Blue Star, and she treated Lu Mingming's words as gospel.
Soon, however, the chief expressed a dilemma: "Besides wild boar, we have a good stock of fox pelts. Fox fur has a persistent odor that's hard to remove. It will require some special perfume products."
"Leave this to me. I guarantee you, it will be done exceptionally well," Lu Mingming volunteered, taking on the task. She knew that on Blue Star, young girls who wanted to smell pleasant would resort to burning incense to scent their clothes, as they couldn't afford perfume. Various fragrant spices would be placed in censers, and through the smoke, their clothes would absorb the scent, creating a natural fragrance as if emanating from their own bodies. As for the spices, she could simply ask the girls for some; most families on Blue Star had them stockpiled, and they wouldn't refuse.
After discussing the matter with the chief, Lu Mingming went backstage to check the day's interstellar net data and remind the lucky viewers who hadn't provided their addresses.
Suddenly, several official names with yellow V certifications caught her eye. "Professor of Ancient Methods Research… President of the Gourmet Association… Professor of Ancient Steamer Research…" Lu Mingming read out the names one by one. Since they had certification icons, their messages were ranked prominently and were exceptionally eye-catching.
"Perhaps those viewers tagged these influential figures to watch my live stream. But what do they want with me?" Lu Mingming wondered, clicking into the message threads. The messages began with lengthy, sincere appeals: "Hello, I am the Dean of the Ancient Methods Research Institute. You can call me Mr. Wang. The reason I'm contacting you is that I watched your live stream today and discovered your profound research into ancient cooking utensils, even demonstrating highly skilled usage. Would you be willing to answer a few questions for me? I'm very interested in Blue Star and would like to learn more about its culture! Unfortunately, I couldn't get a ticket, but I hope to collaborate with you next time."
Lu Mingming scanned the messages quickly, her eyes lighting up at the end. Experts were seeking her out! She swiftly opened the other individuals' messages. Not just the first dean, but other association presidents, vice presidents, or even assistants to certain presidents all expressed similar intentions to collaborate. Wasn't this the best form of publicity?
A flash of inspiration struck Lu Mingming. Gaining the endorsement and support of experts would undoubtedly add the title of "Ancient Culture Planet" to Blue Star. Then, they could arrange for this label to be heavily promoted. Whenever people thought of an ancient culture planet, they would immediately associate it with Blue Star. Naturally, tourism and ancient culture would be closely linked, further broadening Blue Star's recognition.
Lu Mingming immediately replied: "Yes, of course. If you don't mind, I'd like to invite you and…" Lu Mingming listed the names of the other experts. "...to jointly appreciate the inaugural tourism opening of Blue Star. I hope you can provide your sincere advice."
Her message was instantly read by the recipients. "Is this serious?! Thank you so much!!!" The three exclamation marks conveyed the professor's astonishment.
Lu Mingming settled down and pondered. Including the review panel wouldn't be an issue; it all depended on whether Blue Star's actual appearance could generate this publicity effect.
Under the leadership of the bald man, individuals were distributing lottery tickets and various limited-edition gift boxes across the galaxy according to the draw. Almost everyone who received a box went live that night to review it, while those who didn't anxiously watched the review streams, desperately hoping for another chance at a Blue Star travel ticket. This scarcity marketing strategy was highly successful, and Lu Mingming's alternate account gained nearly 200,000 followers. She subsequently renamed it the official Blue Star Tourism account and specifically applied for a prominent V-badge to represent its official status and prevent impersonation and fraud. Furthermore, with the planet now having its official title, Lu Mingming wouldn't need to participate in next year's interstellar competition.
The account was managed by Lu Mingming, the chief, and the bald man, who was skilled in operations. Each of them was assigned a small assistant from Blue Star to teach them how to respond to messages and utilize the various functions of their holographic terminals. Since Blue Star had become a minor internet sensation, they received no less than ten thousand private messages daily, all urging for travel tickets, forcing Lu Mingming to issue an announcement.
"Blue Star Official Account: Following this wave of reviews, we will take your feedback into consideration and implement partial renovations to the Blue Star tourist area. Within two months after the renovations are completed, the tourist area tickets will definitely reopen. Please do not worry."
The comment section immediately refreshed with a continuous stream of messages. "Whoa, the official account is back from the dead! Is Anchor Lan overseeing this?" "I trust you. Please handle this matter properly." "I'll name a price, but no more than fifty thousand star coins. Scalpers outside are selling tickets for five hundred thousand star coins. We really can't afford it!!"
This was more serious than she'd thought. Lu Mingming frowned and replied, "Please rest assured. Next time, we will adopt a staggered sales approach to ensure the viewing experience of Blue Star's tourist attractions. Also, to prevent everyone from buying overpriced tickets, we will introduce real-name verification and prohibit unauthorized resales. [Cat hug]"
With the promise, the commenters felt much better, and the positive reviews for Blue Star surged.
Soon, it was time for Blue Star's official tourism festival, and everyone was anxiously conducting final rehearsals. The people of Blue Star and the beastmen were all wearing outfits jointly designed by the chief and Lu Mingming, incorporating elements of ancient culture, with their headdresses meticulously arranged. For instance, the bald man was suited for a valiant, fierce soldier role, so he was outfitted in a snug leather armor, a large saber at his waist, exuding an air of authority. Wang Tianhai was more suited to a scholarly role, dressed in blue and white robes that reached his ankles, wearing a scholar's cap, which made him appear like an outspoken remonstrating official in the imperial court. Aunt Shi and the chief were transformed into a wealthy proprietress of an inn and a renowned matriarch, respectively. All the costumes highlighted their individual characteristics.
The workers who had come to build the settlement volunteered to wear robes as inn patrons and stood at the entrance, happily looking at their ancient costumes with a sense of novelty. In this plan, other individuals would act as NPCs, scattered throughout the palace, city walls, and surrounding shops, performing their roles diligently to provide the best possible experience for tourists visiting Blue Star. Initially, with insufficient manpower, locals took on all the tasks. Once they were on track, they would invite more professional extras.
"Everyone, return to your positions. Our work is about to officially begin. Today is the most important day for Blue Star, and it's the first day of the tourism festival!" Lu Mingming called out, standing in the center of the crowd. She had prepared many surprises, awaiting the opportunity to astound these "aliens" who had never experienced ancient culture. Lu Mingming was ambitious; she dared say that in terms of understanding ancient culture, no one in the galaxy could surpass her.
The people surrounding her responded and dispersed, taking deep breaths to calm their nerves. No one noticed that three of the usual men were absent. Lu Mingming casually glanced up at the high city walls. A figure appeared on the top floor of the tall building, with icy blue eyes as commanding and fierce as those of an ancient emperor, his hair ribbon fluttering in the wind, making Lu Mingming momentarily stunned. In the next second, those eyes suddenly met hers, like melting snow in spring, tenderly probing the depths of her heart. Their spirits seemed to collide intangibly in mid-air, creating ripples in Lu Mingming's heart.
Lu Mingming quickly averted her gaze, her heart pounding uncontrollably, her cheeks burning as if on fire, spreading along her red earlobes as if she had done something improper. Soon, she dismissed the thought as a ship signaling the arrival of tourists was approaching in the distance. Lu Mingming's gaze sharpened, and she clenched her fist. This time, she had to make a brilliant comeback for Blue Star, elevating it to a renowned tourist planet in the galaxy!