Han Ling knew that capitalists were shameless, but he still underestimated the extent of their shamelessness.

It's one thing to plagiarize a game, but to actually attack it and try to steal its data is utterly shameless.

Those data were calculated by the system after a whole day of work.

Han Ling leaned back in his office chair, tapping his fingers on the armrest as he thought of a solution.

Although he had no experience in managing a company.

But even though I've never eaten pork, I've seen pigs run.

He personally witnessed the rise of the mobile internet.

Thinking back to those days.

Mobile internet on Earth is just beginning.

All the major companies are burning money to fight this battle.

Those that can't be burned are eliminated immediately, not even making a splash.

For example, Baidu Maps and Quede Maps are two navigation apps that spend a lot of money on advertising. As long as you open the map every day, you can receive a red envelope (cash reward).

More than a dozen shared bike brands, including Mobike, Qingju, and ofo, are engaged in a price war, offering seven days of riding for just 0.1 yuan.

Tutoring institutions like Xueersi have spent billions sponsoring the Spring Festival Gala, Yuanfudao has spent hundreds of millions sponsoring the Winter Games, and Zuoyebang has spent hundreds of millions sponsoring programs and TV dramas.

In the food delivery industry, Starvation and Ugly Meituan are currently locked in a fierce battle.

Where there is profit, there will be an influx of capital.

Capital is willing to lose money to gain publicity; burning through billions a month doesn't bother them. All they want is to expand their brand awareness and completely crush their competitors.

Han Ling's company is just starting out and lacks sufficient funds. Facing the encirclement and suppression by large companies, it certainly has no chance of winning.

However, Han Ling is a reborn individual who stands on the shoulders of giants of the era.

There are too many examples of turning adversity into victory for him to refer to.

Taking the initiative is a good approach.

While other companies' games are still in development.

They want to make the game a resounding success.

As long as their brand awareness is high enough, their company will have no worries about food and drink for the next 5 years.

He wants everyone to automatically think of "Go! Top Male Insect Lord" whenever they think of dating games.

As for how to do it...

Han Ling planned to discuss this with Parsons after the meeting.

He sat up straight again and continued listening to the meeting.

At this point in the meeting, all the company's senior managers had finished their reports.

Parsons is arranging the next tasks.

Half an hour later.

The meeting finally reached its final item: the issue of the company's location.

The company's location selection was mainly to explain the situation to Han Ling.

After all, no matter where they work from now on, Han Ling will be paying the rent.

Parsons said calmly:

"I have prepared three plans for the company's location."

Let's discuss this together.

The first office location was in the Capital Star Startup Park. Although it was far from the city center, it was closer to nature and quiet.

The second office location…

Parsons sent the site selection plan to Han Ling.

Han Ling watched and listened to Parsons' explanation, and he laughed along with it.

The environment being close to nature means that the company is located in a remote area, where there is not even a ghost around, so it is naturally quiet.

Parsons did not mention the rent at the meeting.

However, the plan in Han Lingguang's mind directly displayed the price quote.

The first location is a haunted house in the suburbs, with an annual rent of 30 million yuan and a land area of ​​6,000 square meters.

The second location is next to a garbage station and incineration plant, with an annual rent of 60 million yuan and an area of ​​5,000 square meters.

The third location is the top floor of a 600-story building in the city center. It is a shaky, dangerous building with leaks, with an annual rent of 200 million yuan and an area of ​​4,000 square meters.

Han Ling looked at these places and felt unsatisfied with any of them.

He wants to build a company that caters to internet celebrities, offering top-notch benefits and a fantastic work environment.

Only companies with a high-end image can generate buzz and gain public attention.

As long as you have a high level of prestige, you can grow from an unknown small company into a well-known enterprise.

Working in a dilapidated office building diminishes one's own prestige while boosting the morale of others, resulting in defeat before the battle even begins.

Why should a company like this try to gain attention?

Han Ling summoned the system and asked:

"System, check the land prices on the capital planet. If the price is right, let's build a skyscraper ourselves."

Han Ling raised his chin, exuding an aura of "I'm rich, I'm a tycoon now."

But the system would simply shut him down.

The system said:

[Land auctions on the capital planet require the bidder to be present in person. Since you can't even pass through security, you'll be sent to Aphrodite.]

Hearing this, Han Ling looked dejected. He scratched his head and asked:

"What about renting an office building? If we rent an office building, can't we just have Parsons sign the contract?"

The system's reply once again extinguished Han Ling's hopes.

[Renting office space on Capital Star requires the presence of all company shareholders. Capital Star's vetting procedures are extremely strict. Host, you can't escape it.]

Han Ling was somewhat speechless: "Isn't there any other way? I can't just have my employees work from home, can I?"

The system suggests that the host can purchase resource-depleted planets or hire a mercenary group to explore new Earth-like planets in outer space.

According to interstellar law, the ownership of any new planet discovered by an individual belongs to that individual.

After relocating the planet back to the Zerg star system, only one protection fee needs to be paid.

Han Ling was stunned when he heard the system's words.

Thinking of the armory in the system store, he tentatively asked:

"System, are you really the system that protects you? Are you sure you're not a remnant of the rebels? I haven't asked you where you came from yet, do you have a grudge against the Zerg?"

Armory and planet purchases, mercenaries acting with self-respect—what's going on here?

After transmigrating, Han Ling has been living alone, struggling to adapt to interstellar life.

The system suddenly appeared after he had rented a hotel for seven days. And as soon as it appeared, it was in his mind.

Although the system says it has always been there, it's just out of power and in a dormant state.

But Han Ling still didn't know the origin of the system.

He felt it necessary to give the system a warning, to let it know who the master was.

Han Ling straightened his expression and said:

"System, don't try to guide me. I'm used to being carefree. Although I crave success and fame, I hope to live comfortably even more."

The interstellar space is peaceful now, and the Zerg people live in peace and contentment. You'd better not cause trouble.

Faced with Han Ling's threat, the system took a long time to reply:

[Host is overthinking it. I am just an artificial intelligence like the main brain.]

It has been in the host's mind since I was born.

I could never betray my host.

The "Safeguard Your Safety System" will always serve its host.

Hearing the system's sincere reply, Han Ling finally felt relieved.

He chuckled:

"In that case, I think it's time to put the purchase of the planet on the agenda."

How much does the abandoned planet cost? Is it expensive?

To become the master of a planet, to become the star lord, just thinking about it feels powerful and majestic.

[Back to host, the price of the abandoned planet is between 1.2 billion and 39 billion.]

Among them, terrestrial planets with stable cores that can be habitable for 5,000 years are priced at around 12 billion.

For a property that can be lived in normally for 500 years, the price is around 2 billion.

Han Ling nodded upon hearing this. Although buying it back was a bit of a loss, the price was still reasonable.

The lifespan of the Zerg is generally around 500 years.

A planet that explodes in 500 years is definitely not worth buying. You spend the money but leave nothing for future generations.

Moreover, planets with depleted resources can only be used as agricultural planets, where renewable resources, namely crops, can be grown.

However, transporting agricultural products is a major problem. The transportation cost is more expensive than the products themselves, leaving almost no profit. In bad market conditions, it can even result in losses.