this man is not calm

Chapter 287 Route

"It's progressing smoothly, Mr. Jin is relieved. The official version of "King of Fighters 1996", "Street Fighter", "Dynasty Warriors" and "Resident Evil" have entered the final testing stage and will be released soon. "Counter-Strike", "StarCraft" still needs Yang to debug the LAN adaptation. As for the massively multiplayer online role-playing game that you have been stressing, it is still in the product design stage due to lack of manpower."

"Gong Yang already has a lot of work in hand. The manpower is limited and we cannot speed up the progress. On your side, do what you can do first. Don't give up on the work of checking for omissions and filling in the gaps during today's chat, and upgrading and iterating."

"I'll make arrangements right away."

Since joining the company, Yang Qi and his team, together with the acquired browser company, have integrated the development department into a development department that has been operating at full capacity.

There are too many software products envisioned by the boss Jin Shang. With the power of Jinxi Culture, the programmers are all weak and cannot finish them all. At the end of last month, Jin Shang and Yang Qi chatted about Internet search. After reviewing the current relevant literature, the latter came to an unsatisfactory conclusion.

Don't look at it more than ten or twenty years later, search engines seem to be a very common application, but in 1996, there was not enough technology accumulation to promote it.

There is even no need to search.

The Internet was born not long ago. There are not many websites set up in the world. It has only been opened to the public for more than a year in China. There are only a few mainstream websites. Internet users still need a small notebook to record frequently used URLs.

It is precisely in consideration of the current situation that Jinshang requested that the software renamed Jinxi Browser must add favorites and editing functions to the next version to enhance the user experience.

There are only so many in total. You don’t need a search engine at all. Just add them manually.

Back to the technical issues, it is actually very difficult to deal with.

After a few days of investigation, Yang Qi handed over an analysis report. Starting from various aspects such as network protocols, user acceptance, and technical difficulties, he wrote thousands of words and basically denied the possibility of building a search engine at this stage. necessity.

Jin Shang is not an outsider. After careful consideration, he also felt that it was a bit unreliable to open a new business line at this time, so he gave up the idea of ​​formal development. However, the corresponding theoretical research and technical reserves still need to be prepared early.

I will definitely get involved in the future. Even if I cannot achieve a top or second share, I still have to maintain a certain sense of presence.

Some tracks and technologies may not be too strong, but they must not be absent, otherwise they will be controlled by others and be slaughtered by others.

Search engines and anti-virus software, etc., are in this category.

"Still not strong enough!" There is a shortage of manpower and a huge lack of technical skills! 』

Jinshang always pays attention to the progress of the technology development department. This is the real core competitiveness and cannot be ignored. At present, just the difficulty of upgrading the browser and developing application systems based on simplified instruction sets has already taken up most of the energy, and it is difficult to allocate manpower and energy to do other things.

"Let's improve the salary to recruit people first. In the long run, we still need to strengthen the recruitment of college students. The results of local universities are average, so go to other places to try." There are many students from the Central Plains, Southwest, Northwest and other regions, and they must be willing to come to the capital for development. 』

People go to higher places and water flows to lower places. The attractiveness of the capital is unique in the northern region.
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April 20th is Grain Rain. At this time of year, the northern land no longer has the coolness of early spring. It is still a little cold in the morning and evening, and it is already a bit hot at noon.

For the Kims, work during this period is still very busy, but it has leveled off and is less urgent. After completing his daily inspections, Jin Shi was basically guaranteed to go home early and chat with Mei Xinghong.

She has been pregnant for nearly nine months, and her due date is in mid-to-late May. At this time, Mei Xinghong, who has limited mobility, rarely goes out.

If you rest at home every day, you will feel a little bored after a long time. There was no such thing as prenatal syndrome, nor was she impulsive or irritable, but there were still signs of emotional instability.

When the Jin family and his son were not at home, grandmother Xian Guizhen could talk to Mei Xinghong, but in fact, the two did not spend much time together. They are all smart people, and only with enough distance can they have a sense of beauty. The relationship between mother-in-law and daughter-in-law is inherently difficult.

Mrs. Xian often goes out to visit old friends, and occasionally stays at home to write some articles on tofu cubes, post short travel notes, and give her thoughts after watching them. She is living a comfortable life.

In addition to taking care of him, Lao Bian also mentored two apprentices brought from his hometown, a boy and a girl. The boy was just over 18 years old. After graduating from high school, he was planning to go out to work, but Lao Bian took a fancy to him and brought him to the capital. I am learning to be a domestic worker; the woman is twenty years old and has more than two years of experience as a nanny. She suffered some injustice at work in the past few months and went back to her hometown to rest and relax. Her boss found out about it and we met and had a chat. , thought it wasn’t much, so we came together.

Both of them seemed to be somewhat honest people who were not very good at talking. They were unable to protect themselves when they were away from home, so they were entrusted by their families to acquaintances to take care of them.

Jin Shang goes home from time to time and has seen these two young men. The boy's name is Que Sheng. This name sounds the same as Que Sheng. In the south, it means a king who is good at playing mahjong. Because of this name, he was often teased by his classmates when he was a child. . The girl's name is Guifeng, which is also a very rare surname. She is slightly fat, but her face looks a bit weak.

With two helpers, Lao Bian feels a little more relaxed. The male owner is often away from home, so he can ensure that the house is organized and there are no mistakes.

Jin Shang came back with his girlfriend and saw Lao Bian preparing Guyu tea and bamboo shoots.

At this time of year, various places have some local customs. Members and relatives of the Jin family are all over the world. Basically, they just drink some tea, eat bamboo shoots or seasonal vegetables, and make some pancakes that are not usually eaten. The taste is quite good. good.

Mei Xinghong, the mother who is in the lazy period, has become a little more energetic during this period. Maybe it is because her anxiety is rising as the delivery period is approaching. She has changed from her usual cold personality and likes to talk to her family about everyday things.

With Que Sheng and Guifeng coming often, this family has become more popular.

"The house is quite big, but there are too few people. It's only now that it's become more lively."

The mother complained pointedly. It was probably because Jin Shang moved out that the family became more and more deserted.

Hearing this, Jin Shang smiled and made no excuses.

After growing up, it is normal to live apart. Otherwise, it will indeed be a lot of inconvenience.

The old man was busy in the kitchen. Que Sheng was too naive and could only smile and help pour the tea. Guifeng, who was a little older and more steady, put the peony cake and cherries on the plate and brought them up. He smiled and agreed:

"Madam will give birth soon. With the baby, it will be very lively."

"It's not only lively, but also a bit annoying."

Jin Shang lost no time in interjecting.

Mei Xinghong froze while eating the cake, glared at Jin Shang who was making wisecracks, swallowed the food in her mouth, drank a few sips of tea, ignored her son, and said to Li Xuan:

"Are you too tired from work recently?"

"No, it's quite normal..."

"I see that your face is not as rosy as before. Is it because you don't have enough sleep?"

"It's...probably not lack of sleep, but too much sleep. I couldn't get up in the morning and had no time to eat breakfast, so I used eight-treasure porridge to deal with it, and then drank strong tea to refresh myself." Jin Shang chuckled and told the truth. Li Xuan reached out and pinched it. He grabbed his boyfriend's thigh and said angrily:

"I want you to manage."

Then, he explained with some embarrassment:

"The weather has been so comfortable recently, I can't help but... I feel sleepy."

"Young people, it's normal to be a little snooty, as long as you live a regular life."

Seeing that there was nothing wrong with her, Mei Xinghong did not ask in detail, but changed the subject:

"Recently, the TV series "Family with Children" that succeeded "The Romance of the Three Kingdoms" was so cool. How did you come up with such a script?"

"Most of the screenwriters in the company have real lives and have learned about the real situation on the spot. After everyone put it all together, they wrote it like this."

"That's it."

Mei Xinghong stretched her arms lazily and adjusted her sitting position to make herself more comfortable. Seeing the opportunity, Guifeng quickly put a soft cushion on her back, adjusted the angle of the sofa backrest, and handed over a leg covering.

An old movie was playing on the TV, but no one cared about it.

A few minutes later, Mei Xinghong, who seemed to have figured out something, continued:

"A few years ago, my work hit a bottleneck. Although I can still survive in the industry with the reputation I have accumulated over the years, in fact, I haven't had a memorable work for a long time. My editor asked me to relax and go out more. I’ve never had the chance to go out, relax, collect materials or anything like that. Now I feel more and more that the limitations of working behind closed doors are too great.”

As a comic creator mainly targeting teenagers, Mei Xinghong is already relatively successful. She has profound painting skills. She won many picture book awards when she was young, and her style is deeply loved by primary and middle school students.

It's a pity that time is moving forward, and those who can't keep up will find it more and more difficult. It's not that Mei Xinghong doesn't realize this, but she just doesn't have the chance to change it.

As a mother, I have no experience in raising children. Whether they are cute and cute little ones or naughty and mischievous children, what I see and hear are all from other people's homes, and I have no real sense of it.

I can only rely on my own imagination to create. To be able to achieve what I have achieved now is already very good.

"For more than half a year, I hardly did much. Now that I have some free time, I can think more and gain some insights. As a creator, I actually mean to express my knowledge and experience through words, pictures, or The animation method extracts the essence and expresses it for everyone to appreciate in order to seek resonance and empathy. If what you think is not in line with the general public, it is natural that it will not be accepted..."

Mei Xinghong talked a lot intermittently, but because of her limited mobility, she couldn't put it into action, and many thoughts could only go back and forth in her mind.

To be honest, Mei Xinghong is a type of talented creator. Although she is not overly talented, she still has great ideas. With a little bit of hard work, even if she went astray in the past, Still gained many loyal fans.

"Are you going to paint a new painting?"

"Well! Once the few sequels in hand are finished, we'll start..."

"It's hard to say."

Jin Shang said with a smile,

"A newborn child is actually quite difficult to take care of. I don't think you, mother, can completely let go and create comics."

"Let's talk about it then, don't be in a hurry."

It’s not that you have to create some great works, or make a lot of money, but that you can persist for so many years. It’s because Mei Xinghong likes to draw and is willing to present the stories she thinks to others.

The family environment is enough to support her to continue her hobby. What's more, she is already a relatively successful cartoonist. Regardless of spending money lavishly, her savings are enough to comfortably support her family for a lifetime.

"By the way, I heard that there is a touch screen, digital tablet, etc. recently. You can use an electronic light pen to draw on the computer. It is very convenient. Some colleagues have tried it and they feel very good. Ah Shang, do you think this is the future? direction?"

"Almost, but...hand-painting will not be eliminated in a short time. The use of electronic brushes is still very different from traditional painting. However, when creating comics and picture books that do not require high calligraphy and painting skills, And when inkjet printing, it can still improve efficiency. After all, it is just a tool. Whether it is used well or not depends on people operating it..."

"That's good."

Mei Xinghong breathed a sigh of relief and said,

"After trying it a few times, it seems difficult for me to adapt to electronic brushes. I hope that handmade comics will not be eliminated before I stop writing."

"Not that fast."

Jin Shang responded with a smile.

Not to mention now, even in the future era when AI will become popular, handmade comics by unique and powerful creators are still tenaciously active. After all, tools are just tools. What determines success or failure is the ability of the creators themselves.

"By the way, Ashang, I heard that several of your animated works have run over budget."

"Yes, a large part of the money earned from filming TV series is lost in the huge expenses of animation."

"Then you still do it? It also requires excellent production and many big scenes that burn money, leaving colleagues in the industry dumbfounded."

"It's okay. I'll make a small loss in the short term. I'll recover my capital and make a profit in the long term. Don't worry about temporary gains and losses."

In terms of the investment and output of animation production alone, it is indeed a loss, but in other fields, it can be earned back with profits. For example, toy manufacturing, image licensing, cultural shirts, etc. Enriching the copyright library of Jinxi Video is also a top priority.

In addition, Jinxi's production must be a high-quality brand, and it must be launched.

Jin Shang already has plans for the next few years. The role of high-quality dramas in promoting online video is beyond imagination. In the future, these high-quality solo dramas will become the core competitiveness of Jinxi Video. At the right time, online video will be introduced. Membership system for the rental market.

Go the way of Netflix and let others envy you.

(End of this chapter)