Chapter 249: Bragging is tax-free
My Lover is on fire...
When Chen Lin received this news, he almost spit out the tea he had just drunk. He couldn't believe his ears.
In just one day.
The free mini-game they released for their anniversary celebration actually broke through the circle and spread rapidly in major chat groups.
The number of people online at the same time exceeded one million!
" Ahem...are you sure you didn't see it wrong?"
Chen Lin put down the teacup and looked at Lao Li who came over to report.
At this time, there was still an expression of excitement and surprise on Lao Li's face, and he was obviously as confused as he was.
"I checked it many times and it's true. There are over a million people online at the same time. It's fucking unbelievable..."
Old Li wiped the sweat from his forehead, not knowing whether to be happy or sad.
A small game that was made in just a few days became inexplicably popular and reached heights that other large-scale games might not be able to achieve.
But this game is released for free.
How much would it cost if it were a paid model?
Thinking about it now, he wanted to slap himself. Why did he set it to free at that time?
"Forget it. Since we've already promised it's free, we can't change it to charging halfway, otherwise it will only affect our reputation."
Chen Lin let out a breath, he realized that he had underestimated netizens' enthusiasm for AI.
Fortunately, he had the foresight to set up the server in advance.
Otherwise, if these millions of players were to fall in love online at the same time, it would probably paralyze them.
With no other options, they could only put other things aside temporarily and let Lao Li and his team quickly upgrade the server and check for errors.
…
And at this time.
On all major online platforms.
The popularity of "My Lover" is still growing.
It was like a new virus that spread rapidly on the Internet. Both men and women were fascinated by the smart gameplay and began to compete with each other.
"Haha, look, I finally succeeded in conquering my idol, and he agreed to go out on a date with me!"
"What's the matter? I even managed to kiss her successfully."
"Tsk, it's just a kiss, and my idol has started calling me his wife."
"Wow! How did you do it? Teach me quickly, no matter what I do, it's lukewarm and there's no progress at all."
"You have a domineering personality and are the hardest to pursue, so you have to do this first... and then do this..."
As the saying goes, an unintentional planting leads to a great success.
Although it is the simplest way to play, the game has become very popular among young men and women and has spread spontaneously because it comes with AI.
Even when you open your Moments, you can see people who have never played the game posting screenshots of their successful strategies.
It's like being possessed by a demon.
"This game is great. Even a socially anxious person like me can find someone to communicate with."
In a dark room, a figure is sitting in front of a computer, expressing his feelings to the character in the game.
Look at the comforting words that pop up above.
A long-lost smile appeared on the face that was always tense, like snow melting in March.
There are many similar situations.
Almost everywhere in the network.
It's like a new trend has formed.
Even the game manufacturers were confused and stunned when they heard the news.
They never thought about it.
It's amazing that a small game based on text and pictures can become so popular.
Although this is due to the fame of Honghuang Studio, it also indirectly reflects the huge potential of AI.
Manufacturers that were originally hesitant about whether to introduce new technologies have changed their minds and started contacting major AI companies.
"Hong Huang really helped us a lot this time."
In the Juying Branch, Tang Jun listened to his subordinates' reports with emotion.
He had been thinking about how to expand the AI market rapidly, but it turned out that a free game from Honghuang directly ignited this emerging market.
Even though he has been operating for so many years, he still feels ashamed.
At the same time, it also made me more determined in my thoughts.
We must establish a good relationship with Honghuang!
After all, among the three console companies, they can only be regarded as latecomers and are in the weakest position.
If they want to catch up with the other two, they must have such a strong local ally.
Think of this.
Tang Jun called his employees to take advantage of the popularity to increase the promotion of their artificial intelligence ChatGPT-1.0.
With their instigation.
The popularity of "My Lover" increased even more rapidly, with the number of online users approaching two million.
You should know that this data is already very exaggerated on the Steam platform, even if it takes advantage of free games.
However.
Manufacturers who are new to AI don’t know this.
The scariest thing is not here.
But it’s the ancient AI database!
After being fed by millions of people online, the basic data stored in Honghuang's database has already reached an extremely exaggerated level.
With the screening and optimization of intelligent algorithms, the intelligence level of Honghuang AI has been greatly improved, leaving other competitors far behind.
To put it simply.
Honghuang AI has a richer database.
Refer to more when analyzing and generating materials.
Therefore, the finished product is closer to perfection.
From the beginning.
Honghuang has established a huge advantage in this industry!
This is also the main reason why Chen Lin did not make the game paid.
He intends to reach out to all netizens on the Internet.
Help him maintain the AI database!
“Although the process was a little unexpected, it was also a pleasant surprise and saved us a lot of effort.”
Looking at the ever-increasing data, Chen Lin was in a good mood.
"Should we add some new content to the game?" Old Li was eager to try.
"Add it. On the basis of love, open career and friendship lines and try to improve the database. Can you do it?"
"No problem. I was a little uncomfortable at first, but I have slowly adapted to it over time."
"Okay, I'll leave it to you then."
Lao Li took the order and left, leading the Dawn Team to begin preparations in full swing.
…
In less than two days.
The new update content was officially launched, which caused a huge response among players.
"Updated! My lover has updated!"
"A new career and friendship line has been added?"
"I may not be good at love, but my career line must make me the richest man in the world!"
"Train my wife to be a rich woman? This handsome guy accepts the challenge!"
The most inevitable thing between people is comparison.
As soon as the update news was released, all kinds of cool operations and secondary creation videos began to appear on the Internet.
The popularity is so high that all major manufacturers are jealous.
but.
This also gives emerging studios an opportunity to rise.
Because this kind of game is not only low-cost but also easy to make.
As long as you rent a simple AI at a relatively low price, you don't need to reach the level of Honghuang to have the opportunity to make a fortune.
Even if I lose money then.
It won't bankrupt you either.
With this idea in mind, many studios have changed their direction.
Love games on the market have sprung up one after another.
And among them.
There is an emerging studio called "Singularity".
"Old Ma, how about I talk to that kid of mine and ask him to give you a hand?"
In the simple office of Singularity Studio with only seven or eight people, the old man sat on the sofa, drinking tea and talking.
Today he specially visited an old friend's newly built studio and happened to run into his friend who was in a meeting to discuss what kind of love game to make.
You're already an old man, why are you so ashamed?
It's embarrassing for young people to do such a thing.
"Okay, stop causing trouble for me. Your grandson has only graduated for a few years. How can he be of any help?"
Lao Ma was not shy about it and spoke while processing documents with his employees.
He used to be a vocal musician and had saved some money over the years.
I found that the gaming industry was doing very well recently, so I built a gaming studio and took advantage of the development dividend.
I paid the down payment for the house for my grandson.
I bought it with the money I earned in the past few months.
"Tsk, believe it or not, the studio our kid opened is much more impressive than your shabby place. Maybe it can really help you."
"Moreover, he took me to see a big villa some time ago, the kind with a swimming pool and garden, and said he wanted to buy it for me to live in when I was old. But he didn't buy it because I didn't want it."
The old man put down his water cup and boasted without feeling embarrassed at all, making several employees who were typing code nearby laugh out loud.
Although they are just at the bottom of the gaming industry.
But we know that Binhai City is a large coastal city and every inch of land is valuable.
Never mind the villa.
The prices of ordinary apartments in the suburbs are shockingly high.
It’s impossible to get it without several million.
This old man doesn't look that old, but he is very boastful and he is indeed worthy of being the boss's friend.
Even Lao Ma next to him rolled his eyes at him.
"Hey! Don't disbelieve me. I heard from the girl at the front desk that my boy's studio has several hundred people."
The old man looked like he was fussing and glaring.
He had just come from the countryside and didn't know the ins and outs of the place, but he knew that several hundred of them were very powerful , at least more than Lao Ma's people, right?
"Okay, okay, bragging is not taxable."
Old Ma glanced back at him and said, "Although I have only been in the industry for a short time, I still know what a company with several hundred people is. That is almost as big as a large company in the market. You have been in your hometown for so many years. What have you seen?"
After saying that, he smiled and started testing the completed game.
The atmosphere in the studio became much more cheerful because of the old man's presence.
Only the old man himself was frowning and looking unhappy: "Humph, if I wasn't afraid of affecting his work, I would have called you to let you know how powerful I am!"
When Lao Ma and others heard this, they smiled and shook their heads, treating him as a funny guy and ignored him.
After all, now is the most critical period, they must complete the testing quickly to catch up with the popularity of this love game.
Otherwise, if you miss it, you will regret it.
"Excuse me... Is Mr. Chen here?"
At this time, a polite inquiry came from outside.
Old Ma and others who were busy looked up and looked outside the door, and saw a figure in a suit standing there.
Old Ma was stunned at first, then his whole body was shocked.
"You are...Manager Shen from Honghuang Studio!?"
"Do you know me?"
Shen Shimu, who was outside the door, was slightly startled and happened to see the old man sitting inside drinking tea.
But before he could say anything, Lao Ma hurried over to him.
"Of course I know him. I met him at the last channel symposium!"
He had met Shen Shimu, the channel manager of Honghuang Studio, at a symposium before.
Although the other party was surrounded by a large group of people at the time and it was not his turn as a small figure to step forward and speak, he still clearly remembered the other party's appearance.
"I see. Then we are destined to meet. Is it convenient for me to come in?"
"Convenient, of course it's convenient! I wonder what business Manager Shen has here?"
Old Ma looked puzzled.
How could such a person appear in a small place like his?
etc.
Did the other party just mention Mr. Chen?
Old Ma was startled and suddenly thought of something.
Just at this moment, the old man walked out and glared at Shen Shimu fiercely.
"Didn't you agree to pick me up at three o'clock?"
After being glared at by him, Shen Shimu's face suddenly became bitter.
"Grandpa, Mr. Chen said he would take you back before get off work ends. I have no choice. If it's any later, there will be traffic jams on the road, and I have to go back to report on my work..."
After these words were spoken, Lao Ma's expression finally changed.
He just felt dry mouth and a rolling throat, staring blankly at his old friend of many years.
"Why are you looking at me like that? This is the driver my boy specially arranged for me. He'll take me around the city for a few days. Are you jealous?"
The old man didn't forget to show off before leaving.
But Lao Ma doesn't have the time to care about these things.
After holding it in for a long time, he finally couldn't help but ask, "Old...Old Chen, don't tell me that your grandson is called Chen Lin."
"Huh? How do you know? I don't think I told you his name. I always used his nickname."
Old Ma: “…”
In an instant, Old Ma had a sad face and looked at the old man eagerly.
"Brother, does what you just said still count?"
