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Chapter 155 Why did our award go to Blizzard?

Sentinel Technologies, reception room.

He Jingmei, vice president of Sohu, was sipping milk tea and reading the newspaper boredly.

"The E3 exhibition in Los Angeles has come to an end, and Huaxia Corporation has made a great success."

"Chinese Games, from the bottom to the world."

"The dark horse at the E3 game show, the low-key Chinese Game Company."

"Huaxia Games has become a highlight of the international game exhibition."

"New China News Agency reported (reporter Qu Bingbing) that the Electronic Entertainment Exhibition, a three-day global game industry event, came to an end in Los Angeles, USA. Huaxia Game Company participated in the exhibition on a large scale for the first time..."

"Among them, China Game Company Chuxin Technology has become the biggest highlight of this session..."

"For China's game industry, which is still in its infancy, we may need blockbuster works too much..."

He Jingmei looked up and saw Penguin Ren Yuxin coming out of Qin Shaoyan's office with a smile on his face and walking away with a relaxed pace.

He Jingmei put the newspaper aside casually and glanced at Dong Ruilong, "Mr. Dong, does NetEase have any plans for a stand-alone game?"

"If such a big game IP is released, the number of people online will surpass us in minutes."

"If 20 million US dollars is so easy to make, companies that make stand-alone games won't all make online games."

He Jingmei was a little surprised, "Hey, didn't that refute the rumor?"

Sohu Vice President He Jingmei shook the newspaper in her hand and said with emotion: "This Qin Shaoyan is really amazing. He has been in seclusion for a month and made such a big noise."

Dong Ruilong nodded, "Take a look and then talk, look and then talk."

Dong Ruilong couldn't laugh or cry, "Mr. He, don't just talk about our online games, your Sohu project will also be launched this year."

"Hey, I don't know how Swordsman OL is doing. I definitely can't compare with your Fantasy Westward Journey." He Jingmei said with some envy, "You guys, NetEase is going to be the biggest winner in the industry this year."

"I used to say that he was the number one player in Chinese gaming. I still didn't believe it, but now I can't accept it anymore."

He Jingmei rolled her eyes, "You are boring. I didn't say you have to be on par with Qin Shaoyan."

"But your NetEase online games have become popular recently, so you definitely don't like these small amounts of money."

"Look at this battle, there are reports on the front pages of several newspapers, and there are also interviews with journalists from Xinhua News Agency."

Dong Ruilong was speechless, "So what if I'm tempted? Do you have the production ability of Qin Shaoyan?"

Dong Ruilong sighed and stood up, "Mr. He, I'll go over first, please wait a while."

"Run two stand-alone game studios and try the waters. Not to mention 20 million US dollars, even 2 million US dollars will be profitable."

"That's bullshit to refute rumors." Dong Ruilong sighed, "Penguin and Mr. Qin have hooked up a long time ago. How can such an obvious win-win good thing be fake?"

"What's the biggest winner?" Dong Ruilong pointed outside, "Penguins are the biggest winner this year."

NetEase COO Dong Ruilong, who was sitting next to him, didn't even raise his eyelids and nodded perfunctorily.

"They are joining forces with Qin Shaoyan to launch Counter-Strike OL."

"Mr. Dong, why are you still hiding this?" He Jingmei said dissatisfied, "The game demo that was made in one month was sold for 20 million US dollars. I don't believe that NetEase is not interested."

Before He Jingmei could react, Dong Ruilong hurried into Qin Shaoyan's office, seemingly impatient.

He Jingmei was a little surprised, why was Dong Ruilong so urgent?

……

Seeing the expressionless Dong Ruilong walk in, Qin Shaoyan smiled and said, "Mr. Dong, why are you free to come here today? Please sit down."

Dong Ruilong didn't waste any time and said straight to the point: "Mr. Qin, is there any problem with your Golden Keyboard Award?"

Qin Shaoyan frowned immediately, "Mr. Dong, what does this mean?"

"Nothing else." Dong Ruilong asked, "Is there any problem with the Golden Keyboard Award? There are no outsiders here. Please tell me the truth."

Qin Shaoyan looked at the other party and said in a deep voice: "Mr. Dong, have you heard any rumors?"

"It's not a rumor." Dong Ruilong said with a stern face, "Someone mentioned this to Boss Ding. It is said that someone went to the United States to investigate. Then there has been a rumor in the gaming circle that there is no Golden Keyboard Award at all."

If someone had said that the golden keyboard was fake before, Qin Shaoyan might have panicked, but now he was as stable as a rock and did not panic at all.

Qin Shaoyan smiled, "Then who is spreading the news?"

Dong Ruilong hesitated, and then said: "It's the Shanghai Stock Exchange that's spreading the news."

Qin Shaoyan nodded, "It's just some crazy things said by jealous people, don't worry about it."

Dong Ruilong glanced at Qin Shaoyan and asked: "Will there be any problems with the Golden Keyboard Award?"

He doesn't care at all whether the Golden Keyboard Award is real or fake. What he cares about is whether this matter will affect NetEase.

After all, he had teased people a lot before, and privately revealed to many people that "Fantasy Westward Journey" was going to win the award.

If any scandal breaks out at the Golden Keyboard Awards, it will be a big loss for him. Qin Shaoyan suddenly stopped smiling and said in a decisive tone: "There is nothing wrong with the Golden Keyboard Award! It is true."

"Ah, yes, yes, it's true, it's true." Dong Ruilong nodded, "That's what you will say next time you see our Mr. Ding."

"You should quickly think of something to deal with this gust of wind and let everyone forget about this matter."

Qin Shaoyan sneered, turned around and took out a large group photo from the cabinet behind him, and threw it directly in front of Dong Ruilong, "See for yourself."

"What is this?" Dong Ruilong was a little confused, looking at the densely packed group of people taking photos above.

Qin Shaoyan stood in the front row of the crowd, holding up a gold-plated keyboard with a smile.

"This is the representative of Microsoft, this is the representative of Sony Online, this is the representative of EA, this is the representative of Ubisoft, this is the boss of V agency..." Qin Shaoyan revealed the people in the group photo one by one, "This is Golden Keyboard Award Ceremony.”

Dong Ruilong looked at Qin Shaoyan with shock on his face, "Is there really a Golden Keyboard Award?!"

Qin Shaoyan's face darkened and he scolded: "What are you talking about? Are they true?"

Dong Ruilong breathed a sigh of relief and said extremely happily: "It's good if it's true, it's really good!"

After a few seconds, Dong Ruilong's expression suddenly changed, "No, why didn't you notify me of the award ceremony?"

"Huh?!" Qin Shaoyan was also startled.

"Where is the Best Online Game Award?" Dong Ruilong asked anxiously.

"Well, this year's Best Online Game Award goes to Blizzard's World of Warcraft." Qin Shaoyan finally remembered what was wrong.

Previously, he smoothly promised Dong Ruilong to give NetEase a Golden Keyboard Award for the Best Online Game.

Anyway, it's a pheasant award. Whoever it is given to is a matter of Qin Shaoyan's words, and it can also be done as a favor.

But I didn't expect that the Golden Keyboard Award would become a regular one, and it would be troublesome to compare who should be awarded the award.

"Didn't you agree to give it to us?" Dong Ruilong said anxiously, "Mr. Qin, you can't keep your word."

"You don't have fun like this. They've been promoting us for the past few months. What should I tell other colleagues? We have customized the cabinets for the trophies!"

"Why give it to Blizzard?"

Qin Shaoyan subconsciously covered the watch on his hand and pondered for two seconds, "Well, Mr. Dong, please calm down first. This is a misunderstanding."

"The competition this year is fierce. The other nominated online games are very strong. In the end, Blizzard was able to win this award mostly due to luck."

Dong Ruilong was not willing to listen, he jumped anxiously, "What about us? What should we do in Fantasy Westward Journey?"

"Next time!" Qin Shaoyan said quickly, "Definitely next time."

"I will help you get more votes then. In addition, NetEase will do more public relations and build a good relationship with other judges."

Dong Ruilong was stunned for a moment, then realized, "Did Blizzard do the same thing?"

He suddenly understood why NetEase’s awards were gone.

It turns out that Blizzard did emergency public relations. How could they do this?

He clearly promised to give it to us!
"Fuck!" Dong Ruilong yelled, "How could Blizzard do this and not follow the rules!"

Qin Shaoyan smiled awkwardly.

"Okay, Blizzard, let's wait and see!" Dong Ruilong gritted his teeth, put down his harsh words, and stormed away.

Qin Shaoyan looked at Dong Ruilong's retreating back and let out a sigh of relief.

Oops, it looks like the feud between NetEase and Blizzard is starting to end from now on.

Sin ah.

Next time you try to trick NetEase, just be your own person and consider it as compensation.

Qin Shaoyan reflected for a second, and then actively devoted himself to work.

The new secretary knocked on the door and stuck his head in from the outside, "Boss, there is a reporter from Volkswagen Software outside who wants to interview, but there is no appointment."

"Popular software?" Qin Shaoyan suddenly stood up in surprise, "Hurry up and put it in."

"Well, Mr. He from Sohu is still waiting in the reception room?" The secretary hesitated, "It's time to meet Mr. He next."

"It's okay, Sohu is not important." Qin Shaoyan waved his hand and said casually, "Call the reporter from Volkswagen Software in first."

The secretary withdrew and quickly led Ding Yang in.

Qin Shaoyan stood up with a smile and shook hands with Ding Yang, "Reporter Ding, you came just in time. I recently won another Golden Keyboard Award."

"Most Anticipated Game Award, look at this photo from the award ceremony."

"This is the representative of Microsoft, this is the representative of Sony Online, this is the representative of EA..."

Ding Yang was dizzy and stared at the group photos.

That's not a group photo, that's irrefutable evidence!
I wonder who dares to say that the Golden Keyboard Award is fake!
(End of this chapter)