--Inspired by Meizhou Island in Fujian, the home of Mazu--
After falling into the sea, Lin Peining swam ashore with the last of her strength. Before she could celebrate surviving, gravel scraped painfully against her whole body. She was still wondering if she'd lost her way when several mechanical alerts sounded.
"Beep! Unknown barren island detected. Scanning..."
Lin Peining: I'm the only colorful thing in sight. Do you really need to scan? Isn't it obvious this is a dead island?
"Beep! This island is not registered on the Star Alliance map. Binding conditions met: [Spirit Island Revival System] binding successful!"
Lin Peining: Oh no, this isn't my home, and it's definitely not Earth!
"Main quest unlocked: Awaken the sleeping mountains and seas, and build the interstellar world's only pristine nature resort."
Lin Peining: Fine. It is my home now.
*
In the interstellar era, people had long grown tired of cyber-style aesthetics. Those seeking a return to nature weren't fools.
An ad pops up out of nowhere, promoting a resort on a barren island whose coordinates can't even be found?
Netizen: Hilarious. If I actually book a trip, I'll be a dog!
That is, until the first visitors set foot on the island:
On the soft sandy beach, people chased the sea breeze, running and shrieking all the way.
In the rocky shallows, people yelped and hopped around as crabs pinched them.
At the stone cottages in the morning, people lost themselves in the mist and didn't want to wake up...
The entire internet erupted--
Interstellar Netizen 1: Woof woof woof! Woof woof woof!
Interstellar Netizen 2: I built the top meme planet in the interstellar world!
Interstellar Netizen 3: Please, sell more tickets! I want to move there and retire!
Interstellar Netizen 4: The stars are also a sea. Sea Goddess Mazu, bless me!
*
Clear the tidal flats, repair the stone cottages, and unlock an old-fashioned fishing village with hands-on activities like drying fish and weaving nets;
Build a loop trail around the island and reveal its unique natural sights, from strange rocks and the sound of the tides to wetlands;
Unseal millennia-old historic buildings, revive ancient fishing traditions, and restore the island's lost maritime heritage.
Lin Peining: The starry sea is too cold? Then I'll light up the bustle of life on its shores.
Interstellar Netizens: Woof woof woof!
Officials: Is a five-star rating enough? If not, we'll add more!
The educational tour groups said nothing, simply clicking like after like after like...
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Reader's guide:
1. A heartwarming ensemble story about developing and managing an island: opening up the island, unlocking attractions, visitors' daily lives, preserving cultural heritage, and more...
2. There is a male lead, but little romance.
3. Artistic license abounds. Please don't nitpick the facts.
Screenshot dated 20260620
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Completed novels:
1. Selling Card Sleeves in a Card Game World: A socialist card-game world's card-sleeve laminator is open for business!
2. My Bus Can Be Upgraded: Driving a bus in the interstellar world and meeting all kinds of passengers!
Coming soon:
1. Travel Management: The Interstellar Duck Feather King. I collect duck feathers in the interstellar world.
2. My Excavator Can Be Upgraded. I drive an excavator on different planets, meeting all kinds of people and facing all kinds of situations. The excavator can be upgraded.
Theme: Slow down and enjoy life
