Too hot! Lao Gu!
Shen Miaomiao's face was very serious, but her heart was filled with joy!
Originally, she didn't care much about what Lao Gu and Yan Sheng said.
Unexpectedly, in the middle of their chattering, the meeting room suddenly became quiet, as if both of them were embarrassed.
The sudden silence caught Shen Miaomiao's attention.
Listen again!
What?
Lao Gu actually wants to create an extreme sports game?
Shen Miaomiao almost burst out laughing at that time.
Oh - I was wondering why he was so enthusiastic about this sports game.
It turns out that he had already thought of the hellish idea.
This project is great!
It's both dark and niche!
Very good! Very promising! Even has the potential to make a profit!
Although, this looks like a flag.
But this time, Shen Miaomiao's prediction of losses actually made sense.
Even Yan Sheng and Gu Sheng felt a little worried about the sales prospects of this game.
Yes.
Although the idea of ​​"performing extreme sports in a somatosensory cabin" is great and sounds cool and exciting.
But don’t forget that in this world, the audience and visibility of extreme sports are really too low.
The shortcoming of being a niche game is absolutely fatal to a game.
Take Gu Sheng’s two games from his previous life as examples:
Which one has higher sales between "Steep" and "NBA2K17", both released in 2016?
NBA is far ahead of Steep.
Is it because Steep was so bad, or is it because the NBA was so good that it was simply amazing?
Of course not.
A big part of the reason is that basketball has a large audience, is well-known, and is widely understood.
Extreme sports, on the contrary, have a small audience, low visibility, and even fewer people who understand them. There isn't even a star athlete as well-known as Jordan.
Therefore, if two games are of the same quality, the one with a narrower audience will have lower sales.
But now, in this world, the popularity of extreme sports is not even as high as Gu Sheng’s previous life!
So said!
The sales of this game...it's hard to say.
Seeing that both of them were silent.
For a moment, Shen Miaomiao's big eyes couldn't help but become brighter!
Oh no!
There is a way!
There is a way, my friends!
Even Lao Gu was silenced by me!
What does this mean?
This shows that he has no idea!
Thinking of this, Shen Miaomiao's mentality became more determined: "What's wrong? You two? Do you have any other questions?"
I just clapped my hands!
Even Lao Gu hesitated about this project, it is a once-in-a-century opportunity!
The project must be launched!
After several years of training, Shen Miaomiao's words and deeds have become more mature, and her attainments in language arts have become more advanced.
Just one sentence "Do you have any other questions?" and the decision was made!
There was not even a chance for the two to discuss the format of the game further!
As soon as these words came out!
Yan Sheng and Gu Sheng were both dumbfounded!
He was obviously stunned by Shen Miaomiao's sudden blow with a brick.
What?
Just... the project has been finalized?
Isn’t this... a bit hasty?
Yan Sheng opened his mouth, wanting to say something but felt that no matter how he opened his mouth it was inappropriate.
After all! He came to Golden Wind this time purely to beg!
Golden Wind didn't want him to contribute money or effort, so he just came with a mouth.
But now that the boss has made up his mind, what else does he want? What else can he want?
As for Gu Sheng, although he seemed to want to say something, he swallowed his words back in the end.
Little Nezha is supporting him with all his strength!
Just like countless times before.
No matter how bizarre or fantastic his ideas are, little Nezha will support them unconditionally!
This kindness is as heavy as Mount Tai, how could he refuse it outright!
that's all!
Shen Miaomiao's words choked the two grown men.
In a strange atmosphere, this exclusive sports game project specially created for Yiyoux2 was finalized by Shen Miaomiao at lightning speed.
"...Then...then I will go back...and wait for good news from your company?"
Yan Sheng felt like he was dreaming. He stood up dazed and even doubted why he came to Binjiang in the first place.
"I'll leave it to you, Mr. Gu..."
“Ah…ah…”
Here, Gu Sheng was also in a dream, and obviously hadn't woken up from the light-speed project establishment. He stretched out his hand to shake hands with Yan Sheng and say goodbye:
"Then when it's almost time, I'll contact Mr. Yan to do the test."
"Ah... OK... OK... Then I'll go back first..."
"Okay... okay... I'll take you there..."
…
"No need to send it, everyone."
As Toru Moritani put the last pen into his small storage box, he looked up.
I saw that outside the executive director's office was already filled with people from the gaming division.
The leader is none other than Takasugisuke, the only remaining director of Takasugi Studio among Konami's "Old Big Three".
"Director Moritani, is there really no room for easing the tension?"
Takasugisuke sighed slowly and asked softly.
Ease?
Moritani Tetsuya opened his mouth and then smiled dejectedly.
In fact, theoretically speaking, there is room for easing the situation.
Just a phone recording and a few photos.
Keizo Jyoukoshi couldn't kill him for "leaking trade secrets".
Because he didn't leak any trade secrets at all!
It's true that he kept the Golden Wind "Sekiro" project secret out of moral obligation.
However, he did not become a traitor to Konami as Kamikoshi Keima said, and secretly transmit any internal business secrets of Konami to Golden Wind.
Helping Golden Wind find a motion capture team did not poach Konami's talent, nor did it cause any direct losses to Konami.
A purely personal act.
If he insists on being serious about this matter, not only will Kamikoshi Keizo be unable to move from the position of Executive Director of the Game Affairs Department, even if he joins forces with the other seven major shareholders in the shareholders' meeting, they will not be able to shake him in the slightest!
But what's the point?
Now the two sides have torn their faces apart.
What's the point of staying in this place any longer?
What's more, judging from the current situation, the soon-to-retire Kamikoshi Keimasa has almost lost his mind for his own interests, making one stupid move after another, and no one can persuade him.
Even if he stayed in Konami, he would still face being abandoned and excluded by the eight largest shareholders in the company.
There is no point in sitting on this managing director position which exists in name only.
"No easing up,"
Moriya smiled, a little tired, and shook his head at Takasugi:
"It doesn't make any sense."
Hearing this.
Takasugisuke opened his mouth, but finally stretched out his hand and shook hands with Moriya vigorously:
"I believe you. Although Gu Sang is indeed a charming person, I also believe in the principles of General Manager Moriya."
"……Thanks."
Moritani took a deep breath and showed a genuinely relieved expression.
Then, he declined Takasugi's help, carried the small storage box and walked out of the office, bowing deeply to all the colleagues who came to see him off:
"I have been very grateful for your care over the years. It is my honor to work with you all. I wish you all a smooth journey ahead."
"No need to send me off, gentlemen,"
"See you later."
After saying that.
Moritani nodded to everyone, then strode out of the company's door.
Standing at the busy crossroads, Toru Moritani looked back at the KONAMI logo with white letters on a red background on the building.
He looked at the small storage box in his hand again.
Then he smiled bitterly.
More than 20 years.
In the end, when he walked out of this huge company, he was left with only this small storage box.
"Why--"
Shaking his head, Moriya let out a long sigh:
"I suddenly want to drink some wine..."
…
"Drink your ass! You are not allowed to drink!"
At the dinner table, facing little Nezha's application, Gu Sheng righteously rejected it!
Although this is not a nice word, it is just right to describe little Nezha——
He becomes greedy when he sees money and becomes confused when he drinks.
Gu Sheng will never forget the moment when little Nezha cried and made a fuss in the middle of the night, and insisted that he find a cucumber with a funny expression on its cross section.
If you want to let this little ancestor drink, you must set aside a whole night in advance to prepare for her troubles.
Not today.
"I have to come up with a rough draft of the project plan tonight,"
As Gu Sheng spoke, he frowned slightly and sighed:
"Our new project...is a bit difficult."
Peak State
Steep Republic
good.
In order to prepare for this new extreme sports game, Gu Sheng extracted both "Steep" and "Riders Republic" from his game library in one go.
What he needs to do next is to select the design advantages of each of the two games.
Then, this combination is transplanted into the somatosensory cabin.
At the same time, considering the niche status of extreme sports in this world, he also has to use some unprecedented tricks to help increase the popularity of this game.
And these work!
It all had to be planned and put together by him alone.
Although he was a tailor, he was a highly skilled tailor who disassembled backpacks to make vests.
After all, no one else has a system.
It can be said that the workload is still quite heavy.
"Oh—that's good!"
If Gu Sheng said anything else, Shen Miaomiao might pout and act like a spoiled brat.
But when she heard Lao Gu say that the project was difficult, she was very happy, so she nodded and looked concerned:
"Then don't put too much pressure on yourself. It's okay. After all, this is a type you've never tried before. Don't worry too much. We can afford the loss."
After saying that, Shen Miaomiao bit the tip of her tongue and tried hard not to laugh.
Hahahahahaha, more than I can afford it! I can even pay more!
So, after some tidying up, Shen Miaomiao 'sensibly' let Lao Gu go back to the studio.
She herself watched a movie for a while.
Although she felt a little lonely, she felt a little relieved when she thought that Lao Gu was working hard to contribute to her money-losing business.
In a blink of an eye, the movie was over, and Shen Miaomiao stretched her arms and stretched her waist like a cat on the sofa.
"It's almost half past eleven..."
After checking the time, Shen Miaomiao stood up and turned off the projection screen.
Then he washed up, opened the door of the studio, said good night to Gu Sheng, and went back to his room to rest.
However!
I just lay down for less than five minutes!
Shen Miaomiao heard voices coming from the studio where Gu Sheng was?
"Um?"
Shen Miaomiao was stunned.
It's already twelve o'clock in the middle of the night.
Why...who is Lao Gu chatting with?
Shen Miaomiao felt a little scared.
Just about to get up.
There was a click.
The door to the studio seemed to open.
Then Gu Sheng's voice sounded, soft and gentle, as if he was making a video call: "Wait a minute, I'll go get two bottles of beer."
Thump thump thump——
There was the sound of bare feet passing by, the refrigerator door opening, and the clinking of iced beers.
Thump thump thump——
The sound of bare feet walking back was heard, the studio door closed, and the low voices of conversation became faint again.
I.
I??
I!!!
Shen Miaomiao, who was standing behind her door and eavesdropping on her dog, got furious!
Uncle Gu Shengni!!!
Oh, you don't want to drink with me, and then drink with others in the middle of the night through video chat, right?!
You are just afraid that I will drink too much and delay you!
What evening projects?
Bullshit!
You just want to drink with others!
Dog! You're a dog bastard!
Shen Miaomiao gritted her teeth in anger.
A pair of big eyes suddenly turned into little pearls.
So what is our relationship now?
I'm waiting for you. Are you talking on the phone with someone else late at night?
Shen Miaomiao leaned against the door, breathing a little rapidly , feeling angry and aggrieved.
I wanted to rush out and question Gu Sheng, but I couldn't find a suitable reason for the moment.
Then there was a click.
Gently turning the door open, Shen Miaomiao tiptoed to the door of the studio and listened.
Then Gu Sheng's voice rang out from inside the room:
"...I apologize. I was wrong in this matter. I am sorry for you..."
"indeed……"
"Actually, I should have thought of it earlier... um..."
"I didn't expect that someone would secretly take photos that night..."
ah--???
Shen Miaomiao felt her scalp tingling as she listened to Gu Sheng's intermittent words. She almost collapsed to the ground!
[For all the pain of love, for all the pain of hate...]
Inexplicably, this melody rang in Shen Miaomiao's mind again.
roll!
But this time, Shen Miaomiao didn't want to be Pinru who swallowed her anger. She wanted to see what kind of Ai Li could snatch away the advantage she had enjoyed for the past three years!
"Gu Sheng!"
Bang!
Shen Miaomiao pushed open the door of the studio, wearing floral bear pajamas, and rushed into the studio angrily, with her hands on her hips:
"You're working on a project! Even if you're on the phone with your lover late at night, please be careful and don't disturb your roommates, okay?"
In an instant!
The whole studio was dead silent!
Gu Sheng stared blankly at the little Nezha who rushed in, and the expression on his face froze for five seconds!
He opened his mouth, looked at the video phone, then looked at Shen Miaomiao, and then turned his gaze back to the video phone. His expression became a little strange, and he shrugged:
“Uh…ah…”
"No, not my wife... it's..."
"Well……"
"Come to think of it, we are acquaintances..."
As he spoke, Gu Sheng slowly put down the beer in his hand, took off his Bluetooth headset, fiddled with his phone, and turned on the speaker.
Then he turned the phone screen to Shen Miaomiao:
"…It's my boss, Shen Miaomiao,"
"We are now...renting together."
A full two seconds!
A man's voice sounded on the phone, embarrassed and at a loss:
“Ah…ah…uh…”
"President Shen Miaomiao! I'm Moritani Tetsuya!"
"I spoke to Gu Sang so late because I was feeling a little depressed. I don't know if I disturbed Mr. Shen's rest. I am really sorry!"
"Private Marseilles--!!!"
…
silence.
Silence is today's Binjiang Yaju 30 7th Floor 2 Door 1901.
'I will not live any longer.'
Shen Miaomiao was completely embarrassed!
Like a husband-waiting rock, she stood there motionless!
My mind is full of [How can I commit suicide without pain? I want it to work faster. I’m waiting online. It’s urgent.]
Too! Embarrassing!
Aaaaaaaa——!!!
In the silent studio, Shen Miaomiao's embarrassment was deafening.
no?
Who the hell would have two grown men talking on the phone at the dead of night?
Is this fucking reasonable?
“I… hehehe…”
Shen Miaomiao smiled weakly, an awkward yet polite smile.
"Good evening, Moriya-san...I didn't know you were...chatting..."
For a moment, Shen Miaomiao didn't know where to put her hands. She looked left and right, and finally her eyes fell on the beer bottle that Gu Sheng placed on the table.
He took a step forward, grabbed the beer bottle, raised his little neck, and directly drank the remaining one-third of the bottle of beer from Gu Sheng.
Then he bowed:
"Private Marseille! Sorry to bother you! You guys continue chatting... I'm fine... My room is actually very soundproof..."
"Don't worry about me, just continue, continue..."
Click.
Tiptoe.
Shen Miaomiao slipped out like a little thief and closed the door gently.
Only Gu Sheng and Moritani Tetsuya were left looking at each other in confusion.
After a long while, Moriya finally opened his mouth: "Mr. Shen... you can drink quite well, huh?"
"Ah, haha." Gu Sheng smiled a little reluctantly: "Maybe I'm thirsty."
After that, he waved his hand to signal Moritani not to care about this embarrassing episode:
"Let's get back to your situation—"
Yes.
Just yesterday.
On the second day after the shareholders' meeting ended, a "resolution" regarding the removal of Toru Moritani, the managing director of the game business unit, was sent to Keimasa Joetsu.
It must be said that Konami, as a large international company, has behaved very properly when it comes to dismissal.
All necessary steps are included, including notice period for dismissal, termination of salary, severance pay, unemployment insurance, etc.
Despite this, Konami has to pay Toru Moritani a large amount of severance pay, and also pay him related dividends and compensation in advance.
"But they kicked me out without hesitation,"
At this point, Moriya took a deep breath and shook his head helplessly:
"In fact, the moment I received the dismissal notice, I also wanted to pick up a stool and beat up Kamikoshi Keimasa and his subordinates who only knew how to engage in office struggles but were useless to the outside world..."
"But you finally accepted the result and walked out of the Konami building calmly and gracefully," Gu Sheng continued.
"Oh……"
Hearing this, Moriya took a sip of sake and gestured to Gu Sheng:
"That doesn't seem like my personality, does it? I even feel a little cowardly and gloomy, as if I've really teamed up with you."
Click.
Gu Sheng opened another bottle of beer, took a sip, and smacked his lips:
"On the contrary, this is the wisest thing to do. Besides, you also know the root cause of this matter, right?"
Silence.
Moritani sighed softly, shook his head slowly and smiled bitterly.
What Gu Sheng said is quite right.
He was well aware of the root cause of the incident.
Did he really betray?
Of course not.
He was clear about this, and so was Gu Sheng. If nothing unexpected happened, everyone in the shareholders' meeting, even Shangyue Jingzheng himself, might not be 100% sure that he had betrayed the company.
They just need a scapegoat.
A heavyweight scapegoat.
To take the blame for the major failure of the "Tori-i" ​​project.
The so-called betrayal is nothing but useless evidence that looks like solid evidence but in fact cannot prove anything.
Someone has to carry such a big basket.
As a member of the shareholders' meeting, Jingzheng Shangyue certainly cannot carry the responsibility. He would not be willing to carry the responsibility, and the shareholders' meeting would not let him carry the responsibility.
As a game director, Kazuo Koizumi obviously cannot take such a heavy responsibility.
In this way, the situation is very clear -
Only Toru Moritani can take the blame for this.
What's more, the shareholders' meeting has a trumped-up "evidence of guilt".
Moritani was actually very clear about this in his heart, but he was always unwilling to admit that he had been abandoned and became a real outcast of the top management.
Until Gu Sheng pointed this out.
"But even if we knew, what would be the use?"
Hearing this, Moriya smiled bitterly and took a sip of the bitter wine:
"Tomorrow, the entire Japanese gaming community, and even the global gaming community, will know that I, Toru Moriya, am also a traitor who leaked company information."
Moriya was right.
If Konami is really determined to let him take the blame.
Then within 24 hours, the reputation of Tetsuya Moritani's "betrayal" would spread throughout the entire gaming community.
For Tetsuya Moritani, this matter is almost unsolvable.
Because proving one's innocence is always a trap.
As soon as you start to prove your innocence, you've already lost half the battle.
At this point, Gu Sheng suddenly smiled and said jokingly: "Hey, speaking of this, Moriya-san, have you ever heard of this saying?"
"What?" Moritani looked up at Gu Sheng.
Then Gu Sheng said, "When the United States says you have weapons of mass destruction, you'd better really have them."
After hearing this, Moritani was silent for half a second, then burst out laughing at Gu Sheng's joke.
Then, Gu Sheng waved his hand, put away his joking expression, and said seriously:
"Moriya-san, there is a Chinese saying that goes 'If you want to accuse someone of something, you can always find a pretext for it.'"
"It is never easy ,"
"I think that instead of thinking about how to protect your reputation, you should prepare for a tough battle and ask Konami to prepare the evidence for cross-examination."
Hearing this, Moriya opened his mouth and shook his head: "I am an ordinary employee who was fired. When facing Konami's hype and pressure, I have no room to resist."
Moritani had also thought about Gu Sheng's proposal.
But in this era, not everyone who is right can gain the upper hand in public opinion.
Public opinion in this era is like competition among shops on a commercial street - whoever makes the loudest voice can attract more people to gather around the platform.
"What if the Golden Wind also helps you shout?"
Suddenly!
Gu Sheng's sudden words startled Moritani instantly!
"I... huh?"
Moriya didn't even react for a moment:
"What?"
"I said,"
Gu Sheng said:
"What if I help you shout?"
"We will attack anyone who attacks you,"
"Konami is now plagued by a myriad of problems. It has to deal with the mess of the major failure of the Torii project, and the blow to its stock price caused by the departure of one of the three directors and the managing director of the Big Three,"
"If Kamijou Keimasa is not old and confused, he should be 100% clear that this is definitely not the time to engage in a propaganda war with us."
"If Moriya-san agrees, I would be happy to help on behalf of Golden Wind."
Wild! Crazy! Fierce!
Gu Sheng's words were calm and collected.
However, it set off a huge wave in Moritani's heart!
Think about what Gu Sheng said before: "When the United States says you have weapons of mass destruction, you'd better really have them."
Listen to what Gu Sheng said now: [If Moritani-san agrees, on behalf of Golden Wind, I would be happy to help].
Without a doubt!
Gu Sheng’s intention to win over has been fully revealed!
Although at this moment, Gu Sheng was already smiling, looking calm and easy-going.
But the wild and fierce spirit emanating from his words was so arrogant that even Moritani could not help but be shocked.
Gu Sheng’s meaning was very clear—
"I just dare to accept Moriya as ordered! I don't care what you think, but if you dare to say anything more, Konami, you try it. "
Fight the lawsuit fiercely!
Public opinion is heating up!
I have my reasons and my tactics!
Crazy, really crazy.
What’s even more shocking is that Golden Wind now has the strength to challenge Konami!
After all, the golden trend is now unparalleled in China!
Not to mention the official support behind him, let’s just talk about the two top Chinese gaming groups, iGame and XunTeng!
Whether it was the battle between "Outlast" and "Silent Hill" back then, or the battle between "Sekiro" and "Tori" not long ago.
In the publicity and promotion war against Konami, there have always been two giant Buddhas, one in black and one in white, standing behind the Golden Wind!
Yiyou is responsible for positive publicity and promotion, and conducts relevant media publicity, news announcements, and marketing promotions in an open and aboveboard manner.
Xun Teng is responsible for secretly stirring up trouble, hiding in the dark to incite public opinion, bombarding with negative news, and making up stories and attacks.
Back when Konami had both money and people, it was still struggling to cope with the attack of this duo of black and white monsters.
Even Toru Moritani felt quite frightened when he thought about this now.
What's more, Konami is now facing internal and external troubles, and Joetsu Keizo is currently busy quelling the internal affairs. How dare he challenge Golden Wind?
You must know!
The golden wind is now in full swing!
Sekiro has both fame and money.
It is estimated that by the middle of next month, Sekiro's monthly sales will conservatively reach more than 350 million US dollars!
The president of Golden Wind, Shen Miaomiao, is the eldest princess of Shen Capital, the largest chaebol in China, and she doesn't take money seriously!
That is to say.
If Golden Wind is really determined to compete with Konami now, and brings in Yiyou and Xuntong to fight to the death with all their might, even Konami, the world's second largest comprehensive game manufacturer, may not dare to withstand its full-strength attack!
Gu Shengkuang definitely has the capital!
And all this!
All just to invite myself to join!
"this……"
For a moment, Moriya's eyes turned red:
"I'm just a defeated general. There's no need to go to so much trouble. Besides, the money I've earned in Konami for so many years is enough for me to live comfortably for the rest of my life..."
"Moriya-san, after twenty years of working in the gaming industry, can you really just give up with a few simple words like 'live a comfortable life'?"
Gu Sheng shook his head and took up the Mickey Mouse watch on the table and took a look at it.
"It is now 1:20 a.m. Chukyo time, which is about 2:20 a.m. Tokyo time."
"There are less than six hours until tomorrow morning when Konami will officially announce its most likely personnel changes."
"We don't have much time left."
silence.
Long silence!
Moriya was speechless.
Gu Sheng was also speechless.
The two just drank in silence.
One bite after another.
Time is ticking by.
It took about half an hour!
As the last drop of sake in the bottle went down his throat.
Moritani's originally lost and confused eyes gradually brightened.
"Gu Sang."
"Um?"
The two looked at each other for a moment on the video call.
Then, I heard Moriya say:
“Regarding the project of Peak State, I personally think there is nothing wrong with the original intention and gameplay design of the project. The only problem is that the theme of extreme sports is too niche.”
Hearing this!
Gu Sheng's eyes suddenly lit up!
He nodded, motioning for Moritani to continue.
"Niche projects need to be balanced with mass publicity and promotion,"
Moriya said:
"I have heard about Mr. Shen's investment model for a long time, so I won't be polite,"
"I personally suggest that we use multiple batches of joint promotion this time."
"By purchasing a large number of song copyrights and releasing promotional videos in batches, we can fully connect the songs and make up for the shortcomings of niche sports,"
"We can even organize related extreme sports activities after this to fill the gap in global extreme sports events."
Hearing this.
The smile on Gu Sheng's face became more and more intense.
Finally, I couldn't hold it in anymore and burst out laughing!
Hahahahahahaha!
Good! Good! Good!
I love Moriya!
I have been looking forward to it for a long time, and finally my wish came true. I am so happy to have this good commander and beloved general!
I really have to thank your eight generations of ancestors, Shangyue Jingzheng!
You have such a powerful general but you don't use him, and he just keeps eyeing on your little piece of land every day.
They also throw dirty water on others and accuse them of being traitors.
Hahahaha what a fool!
Just wait, you bastard.
Let me show you how powerful Moritani Makoto's rebellion is!
You still have two years to retire, right?
Waiting.
I want you to retire peacefully, so I'll write the word "Gu" backwards!
Three o'clock in the morning, Zhongjing time!
Everything was quiet.
A personnel change that caused a sensation in the gaming industry, after nearly two years of preparation, finally exploded in the gaming industry with the force of thunder!
A short message on a social platform caused a storm in the quiet night.
[Golden Wind V: Warmly welcome former KONAMI Managing Director @Moriya Tetsuya to join Golden Wind! 】