[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-all-rounder-artist":3,"chapter-all-rounder-artist-all-rounder-artist-chapter-834":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","All-rounder Artist",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},1270304,1699,"Chapter 834 - 791","all-rounder-artist-chapter-834",834,"\u003Cp>In fact, not only did Sun Yaohuo arrange a little online promotion, but he also organized corresponding promotions offline.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next day.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the Blue Moon Game Exhibition.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sun Yaohuo, wearing a face mask, stood not far from a game booth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And on this game booth was emblazoned \"Plants vs. Zombies\" in big letters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In front of the booth,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>a group of beautifully dressed girls held up promotional signs that read:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Play the game for ten minutes and receive a 30% off coupon at any Flaming Catering restaurant, one coupon per person only!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Playing games to get coupons?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Flaming Catering?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I know them; their hotpot is super tasty, with many branches in Su City!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let’s go grab a coupon!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"There are restaurant coupons at the game exhibition? There’s actually a Flaming Catering restaurant near our home, let’s snag some coupons!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Play for ten minutes, scoop them up!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Just ten minutes? Then let’s just play casually.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Game enthusiasts in the exhibition hall originally had little interest in a game like \"Plants vs. Zombies,\" described as a minor puzzle-strategy game, and most gamers at the exhibition looked down on such small productions. But this promotion caught their attention, and soon there was a rush of people playing to get those Flaming Catering coupons.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not much later.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ten minutes had passed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though the coupons were already in hand, the crowd that came to try out the game lingered on, forgetting about the coupons and continuing to play with relish.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This game is really creative!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I was reluctant to waste ten minutes initially, didn’t expect it to be this interesting. It’s quite addictive!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Feels like a real-time strategy game.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"More exciting than any other game at this exhibition!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How do you play this game? How come I got my brain eaten by zombies right off the bat?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You need to plant Sunflowers. Sunflowers will produce Sunlight, which you collect to buy other plants.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Damn, is this the approach of a management-style game?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I checked just now, this game is available for online download!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’m downloading it when I get back!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this world’s game exhibition, many games were being promoted, taking advantage of both online and offline opportunities to push hard simultaneously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sun Yaohuo watched this scene from a distance, a smile spreading across his face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The game my junior developed is awesome!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Staff had already begun urging the first batch of players to give up their spots.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>More and more people were gathering behind them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some came for the coupons, while others, having seen the fun others were having, wanted to try it out themselves.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hurry up, bro in front!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ten minutes are up!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s our turn now!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This game is interesting, let me have a go!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That guy sucks; got his brain eaten by zombies several times in ten minutes!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Watch me breeze through in one go!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The boisterous noise was quite chaotic as many urged the players in front to hurry up. For a time, the \"Plants vs. Zombies\" booth was so lively it even drew attention from other booths.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>People at various booths looked at each other.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What game is this?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Why is there such a long queue?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wow!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Puzzle-strategy game?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Can it measure up to our own graphically stunning action-packed blockbusters?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What’s the catch!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, this was just the tip of the iceberg.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because it was also available online, many were playing the game at the same time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, online, the game had already started to catch fire.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In a certain dorm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A student sat in front of the computer, clicking the mouse to collect Sunlight and planting peashooters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His roommates crowded around.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Eh?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What game is this?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Looks pretty fun.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Watch out, that zombie is coming!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How come so many zombies appear at once!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Lost that level.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Dude, that red pepper is fierce, wiped out the zombies in one go!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This blue thing can slow them down?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Interesting, what’s this game called?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Plants vs. Zombies?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At a certain company.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A clerk stealthily played the game while the supervisor wasn’t looking, expertly hiding the window whenever the boss walked past.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A few colleagues noticed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Damn.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Caught playing games again.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So boring, you’re slacking off at work just to plant Sunflowers?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That’s not it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"There are zombies behind.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So that’s how you play it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is this a new mini-game?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The game is called ’Plants vs. Zombies’; where can I download it?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You can download it from the Blue Moon platform for ten bucks!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In an internet cafe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Someone logged onto the Blue Moon platform and started ’Plants vs. Zombies’.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His buddies were stunned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Weren’t we going to team up for a game?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why are you playing a mini-game?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Come on, let’s log in. ’Heroes of England’, let’s go!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What’s so fun about this thing.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Just exit it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hmm, is that zombie doing The Moonwalk?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It seems more fun than I thought.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Shall we give it a try?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Damn, it’s actually pretty fun!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What started as a few spread to many, and soon it went viral.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>By evening, this game had become a trend!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Many gaming forums were discussing it!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Have you guys played the new mini-game that just came out?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What game?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Plants vs. Zombies!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Plants, zombies, what the heck?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’m playing it right now, I’ve reached level thirty-two, don’t know how many there are in total, it’s getting harder!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Turns out I’m not the only one playing; this game is so fun. The old zombie carrying the little zombie, that little zombie is really cute!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This game is so addictive, I haven’t even done my homework because of it!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How do you pass level forty-two? I’ve been at it all day and I’m stuck on this level!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Man, the zombies ate my brain again!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That wave of zombies is really thrilling!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Damn, a wave of zombies? It’s that intense? No way, I’ve got to download it and see for myself!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What are you talking about, big wave zombies? I searched dozens of times, even used software to slow it down four times, and I couldn’t find a single female zombie, let alone ’big wave’ zombies. Hey GOAT, how do you find the big wave zombies?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Play up to level fifty, the big wave zombies won’t disappoint you; you’ll be wanting to reward the designers with drumsticks by then!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Level fifty?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Are there even that many levels in this game, damn, now the zombies can swim too, it’s really hard, but for the big wave zombies, I’m going all in!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>More discussions attracted even more players.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nobody knew until what time some people played.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finally, a player with enough willpower reached level fifty!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This determined player went online and ranted, \"Liars, there are no big wave zombies at level fifty!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Someone sighed, \"The zombies destroyed the plants in the mini world, entered the mini house, caught the terrified mini, eagerly opened your brain... and then the zombies left disappointedly.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All right.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No matter how many hilarious events took place during the levels, no matter how many plants were praised or cursed for poor cost-effectiveness, the game truly became a hit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>More and more people began discussing this game.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some also noticed that in some levels, there were zombies doing The Moonwalk.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Zombies doing Teacher Admirable Fish’s Moonwalk, I’m dying of laughter!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yeah, there’s even backing vocals!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Zombies can dance now, that’s ridiculous, haha!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The higher-level zombies can do anything!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If the apocalypse comes and zombies are all this skilled, humanity is truly Bracing the Chill.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wait a second.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This backing vocal zombie kinda looks like Sun Yaohuo from Yu Dynasty, doesn’t it?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Now that you mention it, could the dancing zombie be Fish Papa?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Pfft.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Someone pointed out the inside joke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Besides such discussions, there were also plenty of players stuck at certain levels asking for tips from the GOATs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The game got tougher towards the end.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For a time, netizens showed off their skills, each revealing their secret strategies for passing levels.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some weren’t satisfied with just one method and began experimenting with different plant combinations to beat the zombies, analyzing which combinations were the most effective and cost-efficient.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some casual players were just quietly planting flowers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Others focused on adventure mode to explore even more novel ways to play.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Overall, this game totally blew up!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even Lin Yuan felt the game’s booming popularity!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because when he went downstairs, he was shocked to see his sister, after getting off work, pulling their younger sister Lin Yao in the living room fighting zombies.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How did you know about this game?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Everyone in our company was playing this game during our break today!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Xuan said without looking up, \"Do you want to join us?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His sister chimed in, \"It’s so much fun!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Yuan: \"...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No wonder it was a classic game that had led a trend in his previous life.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The gaming world also noticed this spectacular game!\u003C\u002Fp>",1494,"2026-06-05T16:38:32.329Z",1,"novelbin.me","f6402bf29e04039674f2ba169185f43205d5e1608ac426f615903df6ed4846f3","all-rounder-artist-chapter-835","all-rounder-artist-chapter-833",1668,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fall-rounder-artist-cover.jpg"]