This Online Game Developer is Definitely Problematic

A turn-based online game that hadn’t been updated for half a year, had a development budget seven times that of its competitors, yet only made a tenth of their revenue—a total failure. A game t...

Chapter 57: I feel numb

Chapter 57: People are numb

"…What, what?"

Chen Nuo's voice was a little out of tune. No matter how rich his imagination was, he would never have thought that Pei Yingyun would say such a thing.

He was stunned for a long time. Then he reacted and asked in disbelief: "What do you mean? What is independence?"

"It means literally. Development Department 2 will operate independently and become a new studio."

Pei Yingyun replied calmly: "If you don't believe me, you can ask Deputy General Manager Li next to me."

"Mr. Li, what's going on? Why independence? Why this Lin Yao? Isn't it Tianhu's acquisition? Where did the Linmu Financial Holding Group come from?"

Chen Nuo looked at Deputy General Manager Li in a panic, as if looking at the last straw.

The impatience on his face had completely disappeared, and the state of confusion gradually faded, replaced by a strong sense of uneasiness.

What does it mean?

Independence?

Not belonging to Yaoshi anymore?

The ownership of the studio still belongs to Linmu Financial Holding Group and Ms. Lin Yao?

Is this a joke?

"The acquisition has been negotiated. Next, eBay will belong to Tianhu. However, Linmu Financial Holding Group has also reached an agreement with Tianhu. As one of the conditions, Development Department 2 will be independent from Yaoshi Software. Now the projects of Development Department 2 belong to the independent studio. The new studio will have nothing to do with Yaoshi Software in the future."

Deputy General Manager Li was a little impatient.

He was unhappy that the results he had achieved had gone, so he was not polite now.

"..."

Chen Nuo was stunned and stood there blankly.

He had worked hard to pick peaches and was scolded for a week. He was scolded by the programmers under him just before he came. Now you tell me that Development Department 2 is independent?

Independence is fine.

The project will also belong to the new independent studio? And to Lin Yao?

Are you kidding! ?

Chen Nuo's mentality collapsed, and he asked loudly: "Are you kidding!?"

Deputy General Manager Li glanced at him and ignored him.

He had said everything he should say.

Now Chen Nuo was not his own person, so there was no need for him to waste his breath.

Pei Yingyun also ignored him.

She looked at Lin Yao and waited for her to react.

This is her boss's sister.

This is the real boss.

She was not very clear about the recent development of the second department, but she knew that Chen Nuo was not important.

On the other side,

Lin Yao was also a little confused when she heard Pei Yingyun's words.

She was also stunned for a while.

It was not until Chen Nuo asked, "What a joke!" that he came back to his senses. Facing Pei Yingyun's gaze, he frowned and asked, "Is this Lin Xi's idea?"

"Yes."

Pei Yingyun nodded, and then explained in a low voice, "Now the controlling capital behind Tianhu, the recently rising insurance dark horse, is dismembering the high-quality financial assets of the Yongguang system behind eBay. Among the Yongguang system, there is a life insurance company, and Linmu Financial Holdings also has a stake. They want to achieve a controlling stake, so they talked to Linmu Financial Holdings and finally reached an agreement. Because it is an equity swap, the second development department of Yaoshi Software is part of the transaction, so Linmu Financial Holdings has a certain equity.

But President Lin asked me to tell you that you don't have to worry. This is only a nominal ownership of equity, and the weight is very small. It is mainly to shut up the directors. Linmu Financial Holdings will not influence your ideas. You own the studio. Now the situation of Linmu Financial Holdings is very bad. She will not drag you into the quagmire. You can develop the studio according to your own ideas."

"..."

Lin Yao fell silent after hearing this.

Don't talk about Chen Nuo.

No matter how imaginative she was, she never expected that things would develop like this...

Although she knew that her family's business was quite big... After all, the quarrel between her and Lin Xi was actually because of this.

But she didn't expect that Lin Xi would help her like this in the end.

Pei Yingyun finished speaking and waited patiently for a while. When she found that Lin Yao had no intention of speaking, she continued: "Mr. Lin meant that I should assist you in completing the process of independence of the studio. During this period, the entire second development department will move out of Yaoshi. Do you have a favorite place? If not, I will find a suitable place as soon as possible. In addition, if there is anything you need me to do, you can tell me, and I will do my best to assist you through the chaotic period of independence."

...

At the same time.

"Independence!? Are you kidding?!"

Jianmang Studio.

Chen Qi stood in front of the director, his eyes wide open, with a look of disbelief.

A few days ago, he was still imagining the dramatic scene of meeting the two opponents of "Fantasy OL".

After seeing the results of "Fantasy OL".

He also had the idea of ​​betting on "Fantasy OL".

Seeing that the acquisition was about to be completed.

Chen Qi was in a very good mood. Even after learning that the number of online users of "Tianhu Travels" had dropped again, it did not ruin his good mood.

He always felt that he had a bright future.

But he was enjoying the future.

Suddenly, a piece of bad news came, like a bolt from the blue, directly hitting his head...

"Fantasy OL" that had forced "Tianhu Travels" and him into a corner, and its development team would be independent and set up a new studio...

With a snap.

The future was gone in an instant.

Now "Fantasy OL" is still a rival, still a strong enemy.

He could not accept this at all, and ran directly to the director to question him.

The director was helpless in the face of the emotional Chen Qi: "This is a decision from above. Not to mention me, even the general manager can't influence the decision from above. Compared with life insurance, which has a stronger and more stable money-making ability, a development team is nothing."

Chen Qi became even more excited when he heard this: "But this is just the current situation! Director, do you know how much sales revenue of "Fantasy OL" was last month? 90 million! How long did it take for our "Tianhu Journey" to reach such sales revenue? Three years! Three years! Now the number of online game users is growing rapidly! The online game industry is also developing rapidly! The planner of "Fantasy OL" is a monster. In the days to come, the revenue they can create will explode, and they will earn more than an insurance company!"

He was really excited, and even bluntly admitted that the planner of "Fantasy OL" was simply a monster.

"Then you can tell the higher-ups about this, I won't stop you."

"..."

The director shook his head gently and advised: "Chen Qi, I can understand your feelings, and I don't agree with this either. But have you thought about it? eBay is now under the Tianhu Group. From the higher-ups' point of view, Tianhu is now invincible in the domestic online game industry. There is no need to care about this loss, do you understand?"

"I..."

Chen Qi opened his mouth, wanting to say something, but couldn't.

In fact, to put it bluntly, the Tianhu upper management felt that they were invincible in the online game industry.

No matter how well the other party did, they could still kill the other party with their resources.

But the problem is... the situation of "Fantasy OL" really can't be inferred by common sense. Now "Tianhu Travels" doesn't even have the power to fight back!

The director waved his hand and consoled him, "Okay, now that the higher-ups have made the decision and the deal has been reached, you don't have to think too much. Just do your own thing. We will provide more internal support and promotional resources to "Fox Travels" in the future. Just work harder."

"This is not a promotional issue at all..."

Chen Qi slumped his shoulders, his face gloomy, and he said weakly, "Director, do you believe in your intuition? I think we are doomed... The higher-ups will regret it one day, regret today's decision, just wait and see."

After that,

he turned around and left.

Now Chen Qi didn't dare to think about how things would develop next, nor did he dare to think about what would happen to "Fox Travels".

Because he was numb...

(End of this chapter)