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Chapter 236 Lü Yao: Yes, I'm worried about you (6k views, please subscribe)

Upon hearing this, Lü Yao put down the roasted pork chop, picked up a wet wipe from the table to wipe his mouth, then wiped his hands, and said, "There must be many people in this world who would risk their lives for money, right?"

Jian Xiaojie chuckled and said, "You can use money to make these kinds of people do things for you, but you can also use money to make others betray you."

Lü Yao sighed: "Does that mean it's impossible?"

Jian Xiaojie smiled calmly: "I didn't say it couldn't be done, it's just that this is very difficult and will take a long time."

Lu Yao laughed and said, "I'm not afraid of how long it takes, as long as we can get it done."

Jian Xiaojie laughed: "Then let's wait ten or eight years, until their technology undergoes the next iteration, and the outdated technology will naturally be easier to overcome."

Lu Yao smiled speechlessly and said, "It's best not to drag this out for too long. This is a very important matter concerning our future standing."

He spoke very seriously.

If they manage to resolve this matter, their influence in the tech and manufacturing sectors will be so great that they will become "heroes," or it could be considered a get-out-of-jail-free card.

After thinking for a moment, Jian Xiaojie picked up her phone and pressed the buttons for a while before looking up and saying, "Isn't there any other way to do this? Can't we buy the finished product through other channels, even if it involves multiple intermediaries?"

Lu Yao shook his head after hearing this.

Later, some bigwigs in China did consider this method. They even negotiated the price, signed the contract, and transferred the money, but were stopped when it came time to ship the goods.

EUV lithography machines are too big and too conspicuous. To actually get a finished product, there are too many processes involved, making it very easy for accidents to happen.

The blueprints are different.

All the data can be put into a USB flash drive, and then the data can be transported back to China through various methods.

However, Lu Yao didn't say no directly. He shook his head and said, "You can try talking to people overseas about this, and then you'll know how difficult this is. But before you do that, you'd better have already made arrangements in advance."

Hearing this, Jian Xiaojie nodded in agreement.

Blueprints and physical objects are different after all. Even if you are given the complete blueprints, it is still very difficult to reproduce something of the level of a lithography machine. The number of obstacles to overcome and the new technologies to be studied in the process of reverse engineering is so many that it makes your scalp tingle.

Especially for some particularly important and crucial parts, the information will be falsified to prevent theft.

In this situation, the manpower, material resources, and financial resources required to manufacture a lithography machine by figuring out how to do it from blueprints could be hundreds or even thousands of times more expensive than purchasing one directly.

Even if they managed to get the blueprints back, their resources alone wouldn't be enough to reverse engineer and study them. Therefore, Jian Xiaojie didn't really understand why Lü Yao was doing this.

Especially after she had just shared some information with some channels and learned that some people were already planning to purchase the latest generation of lithography machines, it meant that if they succeeded, then what they were doing here would easily become a waste of time, or even a joke.

Or……

Jian Xiaojie looked at Lü Yao, who had a calm expression on his face.

Does this mean he also knew about this and was certain that it wouldn't succeed?
Jian Xiaojie didn't understand why Lü Yao was so certain that their plan wouldn't succeed, but all along, Lü Yao's actions seemed to be moving in a better, even correct, direction.

After one thing after another, Jian Xiaojie had almost subconsciously developed a "path dependence" on Lü Yao. She was still a young person, yet strangely, she gave people this feeling.

Although she sometimes thought that way, after Lü Yao talked to her about it so seriously, she still chose to believe him.

Jian Xiaojie said, "I will try to find a way to do this, but I can't guarantee success."

Lü Yao nodded: "That's the only way."

If this can really be done, then they will truly have one foot firmly planted in the future.

After finishing his meal, Lü Yao drank some craft beer to cleanse his mouth, then looked at Jian Xiaojie, whose brows were furrowed with heavy pressure, and smiled, "I'm sorry to have put so much pressure on you."

Jian Xiaojie forced a smile and said, "Don't make it sound like this is a task you gave me. This is for our shared future."

As she spoke, she raised her beer glass and looked at Lü Yao: "To the future."

Lu Yao raised his beer glass and said "To the future" as well, but what he was thinking was: "The future is actually in his mind."

After they had eaten and drunk their fill, Jian Xiaojie stood up and said, "Let's go back with me."

Lu Yao picked up the things on the table and stood up as well: "I didn't expect you to still be in the mood to think about this kind of thing."

Jian Xiaojie tilted her head and smiled tenderly, "The more pressure you're under, the more you need to find ways to relieve it. Otherwise, you'll be crushed by the pressure and lose a lot of fun."

"Let's go."

Lu Yao got into Jian Xiaojie's car and followed her to an unfamiliar place.

This area is relatively close to the suburbs and used to be an old factory area. Many of the old factories have moved away, leaving behind a lot of abandoned factory buildings. With the continuous rise of the real estate economy in recent years, these old factory buildings that were originally unwanted have gradually been rented out or sold.

Most of the old factory buildings have been used as warehouses, while some have been bought up and are being developed to make a profit.

The suburbs here will indeed develop in the future, but because of its remote location, the development is not particularly good, and it will remain deserted for many years to come.

It was already late at night. On the way here with Lü Yao, Jian Xiaojie found the surroundings dark and even some of the streetlights were old and out of order.

After driving through the suburban roads and turning into an old factory area, Jian Xiaojie parked her car in front of a huge factory building.

Lu Yao asked curiously, "Where is this again?"

As Jian Xiaojie parked the car, she said, "This is Monia's studio, or rather, her personal art exhibition, the kind that is not open to the public."

Lu Yao raised an eyebrow, a hint of curiosity in his eyes.

Jian Xiaojie arrived at the factory gate, entered the password to open the tightly sealed gate, and Lü Yao followed her inside.

Inside the factory, there was a completely different world. The huge and spacious factory was like an empty stadium. Everywhere in the factory, there were square glass domes, and inside the glass domes were old-looking and historical artifacts.

These historically significant antiques come from both ancient and modern times, and from all over the world.

Lü Yao also saw many ancient Chinese and Western-style armors, swords, and other weapons here.

In addition, there are many photographs that are clearly taken by Monia. These photographs are placed among different historical objects, creating a dazzling array of works that have a unique artistic feel, blending the ancient and the modern.

Lu Yao didn't know anything about antiques, but seeing so many ancient objects displayed here still gave him a sense of enlightenment.

Wandering among these objects, Lü Yao felt as if he couldn't take it all in.

Against the backdrop of so many antique objects, Monia's photographic artworks, which are quite reminiscent of Seneca, appear somewhat weathered and sacred.

As Lü Yao strolled among the antiques with Jian Xiaojie, he asked curiously, "It must have taken a lot of effort to collect these antiques. These items may seem to be arranged haphazardly, but they are actually arranged in a well-organized manner. Different types of items echo each other in different spaces, creating an atmosphere."

Before Jian Xiaojie could speak, a clear, deep voice came from deep within the large factory: "Mr. Lü is also interested in art."

That's Monia's voice.

Lu Yao followed the sound and found Monia standing deep inside the factory, wearing a white silk lace-trimmed nightgown. A living area had been set up deep inside the factory.

The guest room has a fully equipped bathroom.

However, the living area is blocked by a dazzling array of antiques and is not easily seen. Moreover... the guest rooms in the living area are also very interesting.

A typical Western-style palace bedroom is blocked and enclosed by a piece of Chinese-style wood-carved furniture, and there is even a huge coffered ceiling hanging above the palace-style bedroom.

This style is such a mix!

Lu Yao looked away and laughed, "I know nothing about art, but I have put some effort into studying women."

Jian Xiaojie also came to Monia's living area and leaned against a stone sculpture that resembled a column from the Parthenon. She looked at Monia and smiled, "Knowing that you've returned to China, I specially brought Lü Yao to see you."

Monia leaned closer to Jian Xiaojie, lifted her chin, and asked, "Just to take a look?"

Monia, who already has a cool and sassy vibe, is incredibly charming when she uses her flirting skills.

Jian Xiaojie's eyes instantly became unclear, and her heart even skipped a beat. However, she was still a little unconvinced that she had been manipulated by Monia as soon as they met. Fortunately, she had found an ally.

In their previous interactions, she discovered that Lü Yao was indeed very good at keeping Monia in check.

So Jian Xiaojie immediately turned to look at Lü Yao and called out to her ally, "Stop looking, come over here."

Lü Yao smiled and said, "You're here."

……

The next day, early in the morning.

After washing up in the factory's living area, Lü Yao had breakfast there with Jian Xiaojie and Monia.

During breakfast, Lü Yao chatted with Monia about recent business. "There are risks." The online store is doing well overseas, although the profits generated are not comparable to those of Lü Yao's game company and MCN company.

However, because the "risky" sector is quite unique, coupled with Jian Xiaojie and Monia's own network of connections, they built a very complex business network overseas using "risky" products.

Compared to the profits themselves, the value of this business network is clearly greater.

Monia laughed at the dinner table, "I never expected your business to take such a turn."

Jian Xiaojie squinted at her, "Or is this also part of your plan? Hmm... the thing you asked me to do yesterday might still require this business network."

Lu Yao was also dumbfounded: "How could I be so amazing? You two are really amazing. You can discover new markets and opportunities in such an ordinary business. You two beauties are born to do great things."

Both Monia and Jian Xiaojie were a little excited to be praised like that by Lü Yao.

Women, what woman doesn't like to be praised?

Of course. There's an art to praising women, otherwise you might easily come across as a sycophant.

In reality, Lü Yao doesn't know much about overseas business. The current "risky" operating model is that the domestic business is still handled by Lü Yao's previous online store company, while the overseas business is entirely managed by Monia.

According to Monia's description this morning, they discovered another way to make money abroad.

However, this way of making money is also dishonorable; it's a gray area, and if you really investigate it, it can even lead to someone wearing a silver bracelet.

Lu Yao neither pursues, cares about, nor inquires about this part of the profit.

Anyway, Monia is currently shipping a lot of goods and making a lot of money overseas. While expanding Lu Yao's capital pool, it is also generating a steady stream of orders and profits for Boss Chen Xing.

that's enough.

This is the future he promised to Boss Chen Xing.

After breakfast, Jian Xiaojie drove Lü Yao and Monia back to Shangnan City. Before dropping Lü Yao off at the spot where he had parked yesterday, Jian Xiaojie said quietly, "I will get on with what we talked about yesterday, don't worry."

Lü Yao nodded: "Thank you for your hard work."

Jian Xiaojie smiled and said, "Bye~"

After saying goodbye to Jian Xiaojie and the others, Lü Yao felt conflicted.

Watching Jian Xiaojie's Cadillac Escalade disappear into the distance, Lü Yao couldn't help but recall Jian Xiaojie's words and actions from last night to today. Jian Xiaojie was someone who didn't particularly show her likes or dislikes, but from yesterday until now, her emotions had clearly become somewhat out of control.

Considering what she said yesterday about "people dying"... could she be planning to put herself in danger?

Thinking of this, Lü Yao immediately took out his phone and sent a message to Jian Xiaojie: "Do what we talked about yesterday if you can, but don't risk your life if you can't handle it. You must not get into any trouble."

A few minutes later, Jian Xiaojie sent a message: "Oh, are you so worried about me?"

Lu Yao readily admitted, "Yes, I was worried about you, afraid that you would be in danger because of this. If that were the case, I would rather not do it at all."

This time, Lü Yao waited several minutes, even more than ten minutes, without receiving any message from Jian Xiaojie.

In the car, Jian Xiaojie and Monia were looking at the message sent by Lü Yao.

Monia smiled and said, "Although I don't know what you're talking about, it's clear that our Xiao Lü is always on your side."

Jian Xiaojie smiled in response.

To be honest, she was quite happy inside, because the higher you get to their level, the more precious sincerity becomes. Ordinary families can fall out over a few hundred thousand yuan in assets, and loving couples might ultimately break up over dowry.

Sincerity is a fickle thing, but the tangible profits of the material world are real and undeniable.

Therefore, when faced with huge temptations of profit, if there are still people who are wholeheartedly devoted to you, you will indeed be moved.

Just like Hu Runan said in the TV series "Da Ming Dynasty" - he could not be a famous minister, but he could not be a villain.

The message Lü Yao is conveying now is that he can do without the capital to secure his future, but he cannot do without Jian Xiaojie.

Jian Xiaojie took a deep breath, then said angrily, "That man Lü Yao is full of lies. Who knows if this is just his way of playing the victim? Just listen to his words and forget about it."

Monia looked out the window. She had seen everything Jian Xiaojie had said and done. Monia, who was also good at understanding relationships between men and women, could tell at a glance that Jian Xiaojie hadn't been indifferent just now.

interesting.

Will even a sea queen ever fall in love?

What about Lü Yao?

After smoking several cigarettes by the roadside without receiving a reply from Jian Xiaojie, Lü Yao gave up and got into his car to go back to the company.

After finishing his work in the evening, he returned to Wang Shu's apartment. Wang Shu had been taking on more and more responsibilities lately, and he was spending less time at his apartment. Tonight was no exception; Wang Shu was busy until late at night before returning home.

When she returned, Lü Yao had already prepared the food and kept it warm in the pot, so she could eat it right away.

After taking a shower, Wang Shu ate while smiling and said, "It's rare, Mr. Lü. Why are you suddenly in the mood to cook for me tonight?"

Lu Yao, who was also sitting at the table, smiled and said, "I went to talk to Sister Jian about something yesterday. This matter is very risky. I don't know if Sister Jian is willing to take the risk. I told her, but she hasn't replied to me yet. If you have time, go and talk to her for me. Don't do anything reckless."

Wang Shu was stunned.

She put down her chopsticks and smiled helplessly, "You guys really know how to stir things up every day. Since that night you suddenly asked me out, so many thrilling things have happened, and it's still not over yet?"

As he spoke, Wang Shu took Lü Yao's hand and said sincerely, "You can never earn all the money in the world."

Lu Yao pulled his hand away from Wang Shu's and grabbed Wang Shu's hand in return, smiling as he said, "Getting on the boat is easy, but once the boat sets sail, you can't get off until it reaches the shore."

Wang Shu opened his mouth, then nodded as if he understood.

She wasn't as mysterious as Jian Xiaojie, nor as powerful as Rong Nianqing. She was just a relatively wealthy woman. Although she was close to Jian Xiaojie and Rong Nianqing, many things behind their backs didn't actually reach Wang Shu.

Knowing his own limitations, Wang Shu never took the initiative to get involved in these matters.

But Lü Yao is different.

His decision to advance or retreat has long been beyond his control.

Wang Shu pursed his lips and said seriously, "Then let's go ashore together!"

This "we" includes a lot of people.

Lu Yao nodded with great satisfaction. He had to admit that choosing a rich woman after his rebirth was the right decision. They were not only wealthy and beautiful, but also very nice people after getting to know them.

Although Jian Xiaojie hasn't replied to Lü Yao's message yet, the best way to keep someone from doing something foolish is to make them cherish the beauty of the world.

With Wang Shu around, Jian Xiaojie probably wouldn't risk her life.

After entrusting the potential risks associated with Jian Xiaojie to Wang Shu, Lü Yao began to refocus on the businesses he currently owned.

……

Time flew by and it was June 2015.

After the launch of Guang'an Network Games' new MOBA mobile game, it became an instant hit because the competing products on the market are all quite weak and it has almost no competitors in the mobile game market.

Because everyone's screen time is limited, many players of the Guang'an series have switched from "Shoot Shoot" to MOBA mobile games.

Throughout May, many players of "Shoot a Shoot" were siphoned off by similar products from its own company, so the various operational goals of "Shoot a Shoot" remained relatively low throughout May. Although it was not as good as before and after the Lunar New Year, it was still much better than in April.

Chen Li and his "Shoot a Shoot" project team also started a match-based league system.

Although the art style of "Shoot Shoot" is still similar to Don't Starve, the gameplay is actually very close to the later "treasure hunting FPS" gameplay.

However, unlike the Treasure Hunt FPS gameplay, the heroes in "Shoot the Shooter" have a wide variety of skills. The "Shoot the Shooter" project team has even developed a map element interaction function. In some specific maps, certain players' hero characters can interact with the map and become relatively stronger.

If you are ambushed and chased while exploring for treasure, you might be able to turn the tables and kill someone if you encounter a map that provides a boost to your hero's skills during your escape.

After this mechanism was launched, it helped "Shoot a Shoot" win back many players.

This also inspired Lü Yao.

In 2017, battle royale games were incredibly popular, even surpassing League of Legends in popularity. Apex Legends, which came later, was a combination of Overwatch and battle royale games.

However, Apex is a first-person perspective game.

If it were made into a third-person perspective skill-based battle royale game—it would be incredibly entertaining!
and many more……

Isn't this just like Naraka?

However, the core gameplay of Naraka: Bladepoint is "guess the shell," which is different from the core gameplay of FPS treasure hunting. The core of FPS treasure hunting gameplay is actually extreme unfairness.

It reflects people's expectations after becoming tired of the fair mechanisms in MOBA competitive games.

In battle royale games, skill is certainly important.

But even the best skills can be taken down by a sneaky player, or you might be matched with random players and survive until the final circle to become the ultimate winner.

Therefore, a third-person "treasure hunting and battle royale" game with "micro-abilities" should be quite promising!

Lu Yao silently jotted down the idea in his notebook and prepared to start developing the game. Apex Legends and Naraka: Bladepoint were indeed good games, but unfortunately, they had one thing in common—their operation was terrible.

Compared to the somewhat lackluster performance of "Shoot the Shooter," the new MOBA mobile game is doing much better.

In the past month, some skilled players have reached the highest rank, and some have already started to compete for regional rankings in the peak tournament.

Thanks to everyone's love for this game, many memorable moments have emerged in MOBA mobile games this month.

"The sword immortal Taibai can take a person's head from a thousand miles away."

"The Moon Fairy Clan entered and exited seven times, their moonlight stretching endlessly across the sky."

"The swordsman laughed loudly and soared into the sky, securing a pentakill."

Such images began to circulate on platforms like Neihan Duanzi and Toutiao, attracting a lot of attention for many players. Some of these players then started creating tutorials and guides, while others made humorous videos.

The traffic attracted by these players can also receive traffic support and advertising commissions from the website.

Under this strong positive feedback, the cultural ecosystem of MOBA mobile games has gradually been established.

(End of this chapter)