Chapter 374 Father's Debts and Daughter's Payment (4K)
If Zeng Mi had wavered in his heart before, it was because of the illusory freedom.
So, this time the fluctuation is a real loss.
How many decades are there in a person’s life?
She is the same age as Ye Yixiuan. The latter is moving steadily forward on the path planned in advance, rising step by step, but she is trapped in a cage, sitting in a small teahouse.
As Feng Xiao and Zeng Wenjie had expected, Zeng Mi couldn't sleep at all that night.
But Zeng Wenjie, whose mentality had gradually relaxed, slept well and drove to the train station to pick someone up early the next morning.
Through mobile phone contact, he successfully connected with Zheng Shouyun, the project director sent by Penguin.
Zheng Shouyun was dressed casually and looked to be in his early thirties. When he saw Zeng Wenjie, he shook hands with him enthusiastically.
"I have heard of Mr. Zeng for a long time. It is so rare that he has achieved so many outstanding results at such a young age! I am honored to be assigned by the boss to work with Mr. Zeng. I hope Mr. Zeng can give me more guidance in the future." Zheng Shouyun said with a smile.
If someone who is familiar with Zheng Shouyun heard this, they would probably be shocked.
Because Zheng Shouyun is notoriously difficult to get along with.
The reason why Zheng Shouyun respected Zeng Wenjie so much was because the idea of monetizing the Landlord game was so ingenious. After putting it into practice, Penguin found that it was not only feasible, but also had surprisingly good results!
Therefore, Penguin's gaming department has recently held a series of meetings, preparing to delve into the game "Happy Landlords" and setting its sights on other chess and card games, intending to transplant the Happy Beans system into various chess and card games for monetization.
The appeal of chess and card games lies in winning or losing, but most players generally don’t care about the points. Even with a bad hand of cards, they dare to directly call for three points and be called the landlord. This makes those players who care about points lack gaming experience.
The addition of the Happy Beans system immediately gave these board games vitality, and players began to rack their brains to gamble in order to win Happy Beans.
The problem of difficulty in monetizing the game hall that had troubled Penguin for many years was solved in just a few words during a chat between Tony Ma and Zeng Wenjie.
Even an outstanding figure like Zheng Shouyun was full of admiration for this freshman from a second-tier university!
Zeng Wenjie politely shook hands with Zheng Shouyun and said with a smile, "Please give me your guidance, Director Zheng. I hope we can have more cooperation in the future."
Zheng Shouyun said, "Boss Zeng, please take me directly to the studio. I want to see the progress of the game's development."
Zeng Wenjie said, "We've only just begun, and the character portraits haven't even been finished yet."
Zheng Shouyun nodded and said, "Don't worry, Mr. Zeng. I'm only here to oversee the progress of the work and won't interfere with the specific design of the game. Before I came here, the boss repeatedly told me to let Mr. Zeng have free rein!"
Zeng Wenjie said, "Thank you, Mr. Ma, for your trust in me. Our team will definitely not let you down. 'Hero Killer' will become a huge hit that will sweep the entire gaming market!"
Zheng Shouyun felt that it was a good thing that Zeng Wenjie was confident, and what he said was generous enough, which was very much to his liking.
When Zeng Wenjie brought Zheng Shouyun to Fengyuan, seven or eight out of ten school leaders were present and expressed their warm welcome to the director sent by Penguin.
After exchanging greetings with the leaders, Zheng Shouyun couldn't wait to go to the studio.
The studio was not big and there were not many staff, which made Zheng Shouyun stunned.
"'Hero Killer' is a card game that doesn't require much space or manpower. These colleagues are all outstanding talents from our Wind Academy, and they are more than capable of developing this game." Zeng Wenjie introduced to Zheng Shouyun.
"oh……"
"This is Ms. Yuan Xiuqin from the Programming Department. She's a top student in the Computer Science Department at the university next door and has won awards in computer competitions."
After listening to Zeng Wenjie's introduction, Yuan Xiuqin did not feel proud. Instead, for the first time, she felt embarrassed because she was a college student.
Zheng Shouyun smiled and shook hands with each employee present. He found it very interesting. The employees in the studio were all very young, which gave him a youthful feeling.
Then, Zeng Wenjie introduced Director Wang, the instructor sent by the Wind Institute, to Zheng Shouyun.
Zheng Shouyun asked, "Where's the painter? Isn't the painter working in the studio?"
Zeng Wenjie explained: "It's not convenient for the artist to come to the office, so I allow her to work outside. Besides, painting requires inspiration and a quiet environment!"
Zheng Shouyun expressed his understanding and said, "If Mr. Zeng wants to delve deeper into the gaming industry, then the art department is a crucial part."
Zeng Wenjie led Zheng Shouyun to the next office to chat so as not to disturb the employees' work.
At noon, the school leaders invited Zheng Shouyun to have a meal in a private room in the faculty and staff cafeteria, as a way of showing hospitality.
After observing Zheng Shouyun all the way, Zeng Wenjie felt that he was not a troublemaker, and he was completely relieved.
He was really a little afraid that the domineering Penguin would send a strong man to interfere with the work, which would be disgusting!
For example, the later Game Science Studio was formed by talents who left Penguin. The domestic 3A game "Dark Horse Building" they created took the world by storm.
But Zeng Wenjie shamelessly registered this name, so the producer of "Dark Horse Building" may have to change the company name.
As the host, Zeng Wenjie invited Zheng Shouyun and all the employees to have dinner together to get to know each other better. Everyone will be spending some time together in the future.
After the meal, Zheng Shouyun was drunk and obviously too weak to continue the next game.
Zeng Wenjie arranged for someone to take him to the hotel, but found Yuan Xiuqin waiting there.
"Boss, Xiang Yao wants to treat you to a midnight snack. Would you like to go?" Yuan Xiuqin asked softly.
She was quite perceptive and noticed from her daily chats with Xue Xiangyao that this schoolmate seemed to have a rift with Zeng Wenjie?
In the afternoon, Xue Xiangyao sent her a message asking her to arrange a dinner date with Zeng Wenjie, but she told her that Penguin had sent a project director and that it might not be possible. So, Xue Xiangyao had to settle for the next best thing and arrange a midnight snack.
Zeng Wenjie was startled and said, "Xue Xiangyao? It's been a while since we last met. Let's have a midnight snack."
He was also very annoyed with Xue Lu, but this matter had nothing to do with Xue Xiangyao, so there was no need to vent his anger on him.
Yuan Xiuqin said, "Then I'll tell Xiang Yao."
Zeng Wenjie called Mu Qingyang directly and asked her to come over for a midnight snack.
"I'd better not come..."
Mu Qingyang hesitated for a moment and actually chose to refuse.
Obviously, the last incident made her a little reluctant to eat for free, and she was afraid of causing trouble for Zeng Wenjie again.
After all, if she was not there, Luo Xin would not be able to take his anger out on her, and Zeng Wenjie would not be provoked to such a bad temper, escalating the conflict to such an unresolvable level.
But Zeng Wenjie felt that Mu Qingyang was obviously overthinking it. With Luo Xin's domineering personality, even if Mu Qingyang was not present, he would humiliate him in other ways.
In the end, it will inevitably be a situation where there is no way out.
"It would be fine if you didn't come, but the one who treated me to midnight snack was the campus beauty from the neighboring university!" Zeng Wenjie said.
"I'd better come..." Mu Qingyang was provoked after hearing this.
When Yuan Xiuqin heard Zeng Wenjie calling to invite Mu Qingyang out, she couldn't help but feel a little disappointed. She always felt that his move was to distance himself from her.
Zeng Wenjie certainly had his own considerations. After all, Mu Qingyang was angry last time because of Yuan Xiuqin. If he was told that he had supper with Yuan Xiuqin, it would cause more trouble.
The place for midnight snack was chosen to be a barbecue restaurant in the university town. This restaurant is frequented by students from the surrounding area and has a good reputation.
Xue Xiangyao had already ordered quite a few skewers, which were served on the table just as Zeng Wenjie and Yuan Xiuqin arrived.
Xue Xiangyao said, "What a coincidence! You arrived just as the food was served!"
Zeng Wenjie sat down, nodded to Xue Xiangyao, and said, "Happy New Year, long legs! Long time no see!"
Xue Xiangyao asked, "Are you not taking that little foodie from your family with you?"
Zeng Wenjie said: "It's hard to say..."
He subconsciously looked outside, and then saw Mu Qingyang.
Classmate Xiao Mu came quickly wearing a down jacket and a scarf.
"Here, here, Xiao Mu, come here quickly!" Xue Xiangyao waved his hand and called out.
"Oh, here you come!" Mu Qingyang trotted into the store and sat down next to Zeng Wenjie.
Yuan Xiuqin looked at her somewhat awkwardly, but still chose to greet her with a smile.
Mu Qingyang asked, "Is your ear okay, Senior Sister?"
Yuan Xiuqin was stunned for a moment, touched her earlobe which had a slight scar on it, and nodded: "It's nothing serious, thank you for your concern."
Mu Qingyang was somewhat famous in the university. The news that she scored zero in English and still passed the passing score of the university went viral in the university.
When they learned that she had a good relationship with Zeng Wenjie, the major celebrities all sighed and felt that there was no hope.
"Cool!" Zeng Wenjie pointed at the barbecue on the tray and said with a smile.
"Cool!" Mu Qingyang happily picked up a skewer of beef and finished it in one bite.
Yuan Xiuqin and Xue Xiangyao were stunned, thinking they were calling Qin Yixuan!
Xue Xiangyao asked, "What does 'xuan' mean?"
"It means eating." Zeng Wenjie said with a smile.
Mu Qingyang only chose beef, shrimp and vegetables to eat, so as not to delay his fat loss plan.
Zeng Wenjie couldn't help but laugh in his heart. Xiao Mu was really restrained.
Zeng Wenjie was still full, so he ate two skewers just for fun. Then he looked at Xue Xiangyao and asked, "Why did you think of treating me to a midnight snack?"
Xue Xiangyao said carelessly, "My father did something dishonest, and I feel very sorry!"
Although she spoke carelessly, the look in her eyes when she glanced at Zeng Wenjie was a little guilty, as if she was a little afraid that he would hate her too much and even her.
"It's okay, Mr. Xue also has his own difficulties. Besides, this matter has nothing to do with you, so there's no need to apologize." Zeng Wenjie said calmly.
Yuan Xiuqin didn't know what had happened, but she restrained herself and didn't ask too many questions or say anything more.
She only knew that Zeng Wenjie was really awesome now, and his future achievements... Strictly speaking, they should be assets. His future assets would not necessarily be less than Xue Lu's!
In terms of achievements, he has achieved what most people cannot achieve.
Xue Xiangyao said, "How about this? I'll rent two shops for you to use. As a token of my sincerity, I'll let you use them for free for two years."
Zeng Wenjie was stunned for a moment and asked, "What?"
Xue Xiangyao said, "I have my own assets. He went back on his word, so I'll compensate you! I just happen to have two shops whose contracts have expired. You can use them."
After hearing this, Yuan Xiuqin couldn't help but smile bitterly.
Sure enough, some people are born in Rome, while others are born as mules and horses!
As long as you don't suffer in the four years of college, you will have to suffer for forty years in the future; as long as you are willing to suffer in college, you will suffer for forty-four years.
Mu Qingyang looked at Xue Xiangyao warily. This woman is also a rich woman!
She felt that Zeng Wenjie and that good netizen had a lot in common, for example, they both liked rich women...
"Didn't President Xue ask you to do this?" Zeng Wenjie asked thoughtfully.
"Don't look down on me! I really think it's not fair for him to do this, so I want to make amends." Xue Xiangyao said unhappily.
"You gave me the store for free for two years, but you must have lost a lot of money!" Zeng Wenjie said with a smile.
Xue Xiangyao was very calm and said, "It's just a little less rent, it's not a loss. I still have several shops that can collect rent!"
Yuan Xiuqin couldn't help but sigh, "We don't understand the world of the rich, right, Xiao Mu."
Mu Qingyang was stunned for a moment, then muttered softly: "I...actually I'm quite rich!"
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Well, a world where only Yuan Xiuqin was hurt was achieved.
Zeng Wenjie said, "Okay, where are the two popular shops you mentioned?"
Xue Xiangyao said, "Why don't I just take you to see it tomorrow and prepare the contract. You can use it if you think it's suitable."
Zeng Wenjie felt that this matter was most likely instigated by Xue Lu. However, since someone offered such a good deal to his door, it seemed unreasonable to refuse it?
He was still planning where to rent two shops to open branches. Since someone offered it to him, he would just accept it!
Besides, Xue Xiangyao said it was a popular shop, so the location must be good.
Zeng Wenjie asked doubtfully, "Will Mr. Xue have any objections if you do this?"
Xue Xiangyao said, "The shop is under my name, what can he have any objections to? Even if he has any objections, it's useless. I can make the decision myself!"
Sure enough, when girls grow up, they are no longer their old father’s little cotton-padded jacket, but a little cotton-padded jacket that leaks air.
Zeng Wenjie was amused and said, "Then I'd like to thank the long-legged rich lady for her generosity. It would be disrespectful to refuse! I'll go check out the shop tomorrow and sign a two-year freelance contract."
Xue Xiangyao couldn't help but say, "What a shameless word..."
Yuan Xiuqin covered her mouth and chuckled, saying, "He's often like this."
Mu Qingyang nodded repeatedly to show his agreement. Zeng Wenjie often said some strange words that were very abstract but very straightforward.
By the time Mu Qingyang stopped eating skewers, Zeng Wenjie had already settled the matter with Xue Xiangyao. He looked at the time and stood up to say goodbye.
After they left, Yuan Xiuqin couldn't help but ask Xue Xiangyao, "What's the conflict between him and Uncle Xue? Weren't they fine before?"
Xue Xiangyao sighed and said, "I don't quite understand either! But I think he should be compensated, and my dad agrees."
(End of this chapter)
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