Since we are both reborn, of course I would choose the rich woman!

Chapter 321 Afraid of Not Being Dead Enough (6k views, please subscribe)

In the private bar room, Cheng Xinyu sat next to Li Qiuwen and asked with a mischievous smile, "Qiuwen, do you like the boss?"

Li Qiuwen had only recently graduated, and she was already working at a company. Cheng Xinyu was the one who introduced her to the company, and Cheng Xinyu's little schemes were related to her boss. All these factors combined threw Li Qiuwen into a state of panic.

She said awkwardly and shyly, "Oh dear, Sister Xinyu, what are you saying!"

Cheng Xinyu leaned back on the sofa, spread her arms, and laughed, "Actually, it's normal to like our boss. He's handsome, rich, and capable. Who wouldn't like him? It's just that such outstanding men are often not so lovable."

Li Qiuwen asked, puzzled, "Huh? What do you mean?"

Cheng Xinyu laughed and said, "Women of our status and position can't possibly get the romantic relationship they imagine from their boss. Let me put it this way, if you want an obedient man who can take care of you, then that man must have some shortcomings in his career."

“A successful man is unlikely to provide you with much care in terms of life and emotions. If a man is rich, capable, and can take meticulous care of you, then you are definitely a short-term option for him.”

Li Qiuwen fell silent.

But Cheng Xinyu continued: "Look at our boss, he's capable, rich, and can even take care of your feelings and give you some help in life, but his situation is more complicated and extreme than what I'm talking about; you can never truly own your boss, because he already belongs to someone else."

It's not just one person's.

Li Qiuwen lowered her head, her mood clearly very low: "So, Sister Xinyu, are you telling me all this to try and persuade me to quit?"

Cheng Xinyu laughed and said, "Silly boy, I'm telling you all this just to give you a clearer understanding of reality. Why would I want to discourage you? If you really have feelings for our boss, then in my opinion, I don't care about anything else. As long as the boss is willing to accept it, then we can just be happy."

"If one day our relationship can no longer be maintained, I will not cling to it. After all, life is meaningless, so one's own experience is the most important."

Cheng Xinyu tilted her head and stared at Li Qiuwen: "But such views on emotions and the world are too niche for most people, and they are not acceptable to the mainstream. If you can't accept it and are not mentally prepared, then don't do anything unnecessary."

"As for your career, I assure you that the boss and I will work together to achieve your goals step by step according to the established plan. As long as you don't do anything stupid, this win-win situation will continue."

Li Qiuwen kept her head down, and after a long while she asked, "Sister Xinyu... there are some rumors in the company, saying that you and the boss..."

Cheng Xinyu smiled and said, "I want to clarify here that what's going on in the company is not a rumor."

Li Qiuwen was speechless for a moment, then continued to ask, "So, are you willing to accept this?"

Cheng Xinyu chuckled: "You should ask, given our status and position, are we willing to accept this?"

After saying that, Cheng Xinyu downed her drink in one gulp, then stood up and said, "You can think about it here. I'm leaving now."

This kind of mindset shift cannot be achieved overnight. It requires a conscious decision to begin with a small attempt, followed by a continuous collision, reflection, and summarization between the conscious mind and the objective world. Only then will this process influence the conscious mind and form a behavioral pattern.

You can't figure it out just by thinking about it.

Therefore, idealism and materialism should not be seen as opposing forces; they should be harmonious and unified.

Just as Confucius said, "If you think without learning, you will be in danger; if you learn without thinking, you will be in vain." Li Qiuwen is still very young, and her ideas and worldview still need a lot of feedback from the real world.

……

After Li Qiuwen successfully infiltrated the small group of Yao Xinjie and his online celebrity couple, Lü Yao didn't pay much attention to that group anymore.

The information and evidence that Lü Yao currently possesses are enough to ensure that the other party will never be able to recover in eight lifetimes.

Then, Yao Xinjie and his group actually planned to publish the false accusation online the day after Lu Yao's Guang'an Online Game launch event, hoping to cause Lu Yao the greatest harm. Lu Yao was so angry that he laughed when he heard about their plan from Li Qiuwen.

This group of people really wants to ruin themselves completely. If Lü Yao sues them for "damaging the company's reputation and causing significant losses," they will not only be bankrupted, but they will also lose their jobs for many years due to the significant damage they caused to Lü Yao's personal reputation.

After hearing the news, Lü Yao said to Li Qiuwen, "Let them be."

He needs to continue preparing for the new game launch on August 5th.

August 5th, 7:30 PM.

The highly anticipated and much-anticipated launch event for Guang'an Online Games has officially begun.

Because Tencent's CEO Teng personally took charge, Lü Yao also personally attended the new game launch event.

Inside the studio of the Shangnan Convention and Exhibition Center, as the curtain on the stage of the press conference slowly rose, Lü Yao, who had not appeared in the public eye for a long time through such a formal occasion as a press conference, strode slowly and steadily across the steps to the stage.

In an instant, thunderous applause erupted from all directions, surging towards the very center of the circular seating area like a tsunami.

Facing the bustling audience, Lü Yao bowed with a sincere smile and spoke with his usual steady stage presence: "Hello everyone, welcome to tonight's Guang'an Online Games new product launch event. Tonight, we have more than one surprise for you!"

As he spoke, the applause in the stadium continued until Lü Yao raised his hand to quell it several times, at which point the applause gradually subsided.

Then Lü Yao continued his speech on stage: "In the past six months, we have brought you a brand new FPS game. FPS games have always been a popular and ever-evolving genre in the gaming industry. Even the battle royale gameplay of our game 'PUBG' has appeared in gaming history before."

"It's just that our Guang'an Online Games Company has encountered better times, and everyone has been very tolerant of our products. So please allow me to express my sincere gratitude to all the users who support our Guang'an Online Games Company."

As he spoke, Lü Yao bowed deeply to the camera and the audience.

As the saying goes, excessive politeness is never a fault. Although Lü Yao's polite remarks did not bring any substantial benefits, his sincere attitude still easily won the favor of netizens and the audience at the scene.

The live stream was filled with friendly greetings from netizens.

However, some representatives from other companies at the scene couldn't help but show a slightly speechless and helpless smile when they saw this, as if they couldn't stand Lü Yao's self-righteous marketing tactics.

Lü Yao ignored these people and instead explained the achievements of the game "PUBG" after its launch, as well as the achievements of the "treasure hunting" gameplay in "PUBG". Finally, he presented the gifts he had prepared to give back to everyone on stage.

Three limited-edition skins can be obtained for free by logging in and completing tasks. Moreover, these skins are permanently limited; once you miss this opportunity, you will never be able to get them again. In other words, these skins will definitely be unavailable for purchase.

This "limited edition" item was even presented on stage by Lü Yao, who stated that it would never be re-released. In the event of a breach of contract, Guang'an Network Games Company would have to pay a large amount of liquidated damages.

to this end.

Lu Yao even invited people from the notary office to the scene.

This immediately ignited the enthusiasm of both those at the scene and online viewers.

One of the genes of human nature is that it makes people pursue things that are limited and unique, and without exception, these things become expensive as their supply decreases.

Facing the excited crowd, Lü Yao said on stage, "Of course, everyone, please don't get too excited yet."

"Although this reward event is something that almost everyone can obtain by participating, not all players can claim all three limited-time skins. Some require completing very tedious season tasks, while others require meeting rather difficult conditions. In short, the tasks for claiming these skins are quite challenging."

Players both at the venue and online were in an uproar.

It's not like you can just give a gift and call it a day. Why set such strict conditions for receiving it? It's like trying to have your cake and eat it too.

Lu Yao's next words made many players feel that Guang'an Network Games Company was getting a bit arrogant.

Lu Yao continued, "Most importantly, from now on, Guang'an Online Games will introduce a 'wear and tear' mechanism into some of its products."

"Take skin as an example. Once a skin is used more than a certain number of times, it will show signs of wear and tear, eventually becoming completely unusable."

This caused an even greater uproar among players both at the venue and online.

What's the difference between this and sending something that's just empty?
Guangan Online Games' actions this time were incredibly lame. What were they trying to achieve by doing something like this?

While most netizens thought this was a bit absurd, players and studios who make a living from games saw a huge business opportunity in it.

Some kind-hearted netizens started explaining the rules of 46 online to those who didn't understand them:

"What do you guys know? This isn't Glorious Shore giving away skins to players; it's clearly Glorious Shore giving you guys money, you big idiots."

"Listen to me, go online, complete the tasks, claim the limited-edition skin, then lock it in the deepest part of the chest. Open it again in three years. Trust me, you'll come back to thank me in three years."

"[Tears][Tears] Holy crap, the last time I saw a comment like this was five years ago. Back then, the price of cryptocurrencies wasn't as high as it is now. If I had listened to advice and bought a few hundred cryptocurrencies back then, I would have been rich by now."

"Actually, it's not too late to enter the market now; it just depends on whether you dare to go all in."

"Holy crap, guys, is this for real? This seems so unbelievable to me."

"He's an idiot. Even if you put ten million in cash in his hands, he wouldn't dare to take it. Mr. Lü is clearly aiming for something big, which is why he even brought in a notary. You know CS:GO? It's practically become an investment product there. Mr. Lü definitely wants to develop in that direction in the future."

"The number of players on Guang'an is definitely not over yet. The number of Guang'an players will definitely increase in the future, and skins that are definitely not going to return will be snapped up in a frenzy."

Amidst the discussions among netizens and players, Lü Yao revealed the three limited-edition skins he was giving back to the players.

These are the three skins: "Black Gold Rose", "Deep Sea Fury" and "High Heaven's Glory".

These three skins, in terms of special effects, art style, and feel, are all meticulously crafted by the PUBG team, and the effects are absolutely amazing.

So when the promotional videos and in-game demonstrations of the three skins were shown on the big screen on stage, many players went wild with excitement, each skin inspiring an irresistible urge to buy. But these are not for sale.

To obtain these reward skins, certain conditions must be met.

At this point, the previously silent rich guys started to break down a little:
"Mr. Lü, how about we make a deal? Can't we have an event where you get these skins as a bonus for every certain amount you recharge? I'll pay! I'll pay!"

"Mr. Lü, can't I buy it?! This is my card!! Take it!! Take it!!!"

However, the game company, Guangan Networks, is rather peculiar. Many of its high-quality and even collectible skins are rarely available for purchase with real money. Fortunately, these skins are tradable, and players can obtain corresponding rewards through auctions or direct purchases on "Youqu Trading Network," a third-party trading website supported by Guangan.

It is foreseeable that a large number of "100% brand new and unused" and "90% new with slightly dirty corners" items will appear on Youqu Trading Network in the future.

In the increasingly heated discussion among the bullet comments, Lü Yao also focused on introducing the "wear and tear" mechanism.

Under this "wear and tear" mechanism, the wear and tear effect of the skin in the game will randomly appear at different degrees depending on the combat and usage. The wear and tear mechanism is implanted into the skin as independent code.

Therefore, in the future, even if the same skin was originally created, each version may present a different "battle-damaged state".

Although the skin will become more abrasive with each use, it will eventually become unusable.

However, Lü Yao also requested the addition of a showcase feature within the game, allowing players to display their skins to the public.

of course.

If a rich guy is willing to spend money, he can always have new skins to use.

Perhaps in the future, there will be instances where certain worn-out "special" skins are more expensive than the original skins.

In short, the mere appearance of a "limited edition skin" and a "wear and tear mechanism" has filled players with anticipation for the game.

Meanwhile, the game "PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds" has received tremendous exposure through Lü Yao's press conference tonight. It is foreseeable that in August 2016, the popularity of "PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds" will continue to rise, widening the gap with "League of Legends".

After introducing the upcoming operational activities for "PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds", Lü Yao began to introduce the game that would be launched in the next month.

First, there's the building-farming-competitive game "Calamity and Castle," which was teased last year. In this game, players will choose between the "Lord Faction" and the "Monster Faction," and then start managing their own power, eventually unlocking gameplay that involves defense and exploration, or invasion and plunder.

This is a game designed by Lü Yao for players who enjoy strategy and construction. While FPS and MOBA games are more competitive, esports has very strict age requirements.

Can you imagine that at 23 or 24, you're just a newcomer in other fields, but in esports, you're already considered a "veteran," and there are countless players who have to retire by 25 or 26.

As for Faker, the Great Demon King, a man who single-handedly dominated the League of Legends esports scene for ten years...

Only one in ten years has emerged.

Men of this caliber can no longer be described as "geniuses" or "champions"; they are already "legends."

This requires ascetic self-discipline and training, a devout heart like that of a believer to persevere consistently, and superhuman perseverance to face the crazy emergence of young geniuses every year.

Until the phrase "genius is just the threshold to meeting me" became his sole label.

and so.

It's not a loss for domestic professional League of Legends players to lose to others.

While domestic players are busy streaming to make money and playing cards with female streamers or cosplayers, Faker is still training day after day in the boring training room. Even when his wrist joints are deformed, he never stops, using his perseverance to fight against the erosion of time.

With such an opponent, how can domestic professional players possibly win?

Even geniuses can't achieve the same level of focus and dedication as Faker, let alone most ordinary people who spend their days and nights battling life's challenges. Therefore, games like MOBA and FPS, which are highly competitive and suitable for young people to shine, are not suitable for older players.

But do older gamers not have a need for gaming entertainment?
No.

They have it too.

On the stage at the press conference, Lü Yao paced back and forth: "As I get older, I have more and more burdens and responsibilities on my shoulders. In my struggle with life, I often feel like I can't breathe. When I talk to people in the company and around me who are around thirty years old, I realize just how difficult life is for middle-aged people."

"At work, we are subordinates to our superiors and superiors to our subordinates; at home, we are fathers and husbands; and when we are away from home, we are the pillars of our families..."

"But few people remember that this man was once a boy, and he also needed his own space and happiness."

As Lü Yao spoke, he forced a smile and used his exceptional acting talent to draw the audience, including those watching on screen and even those present, into his scene and emotions: "But I also have to admit that the real world doesn't leave much room for us old men."

Countless older netizens resonated with Lü Yao's words and strongly agreed with his ideas.

There's really not much room left for older men in the real world.

Family, work, and aging parents—each one weighs heavily on the heart of a middle-aged man.

However, some players commented in the live chat:

"Damn, Mr. Lü, do you know why we call you 'Little' Mr. Lü?"

"How old is Mr. Lü this year? It's a bit unbelievable for someone his age to say that."

"Poor kid, a person's maturity has nothing to do with age, but with experience. Do you think Mr. Lü doesn't have as much experience as you? How naive."

Although he saw the online comments on the cue below the stage, Lü Yao continued speaking at his own pace: "As the ninth art, games are one of the few pure lands left for men. Therefore, this game, which focuses on strategy, management, and farming, is a gift from Guang'an Network Games to all older players."

"Calamity and Castle does not require fast and intense gameplay. Every choice you make in development, strengthening, and even choosing your enemies will reflect your accumulated wisdom."

"At the same time, Calamity and Castle also supports syncing information to the mobile client, allowing players to complete commands through the mobile client."

Besides.

This game also supports gameplay such as alliances, nation-building, peace treaties, and infiltration/disguise.

Just from Lü Yao's introduction, many players who enjoy strategy games felt that this game was incredibly playable, practically a monster version of "war simulator," much like NetEase's "Romance of the Three Kingdoms." However, NetEase's "Calamity and Castle" is many times better than "Romance of the Three Kingdoms" in terms of playability and visual appeal.

The innate Chinese spirit of commanding the world and wielding power was instantly stirred by this game.

Especially middle-aged men.

After all, one of the things middle-aged men enjoy most is boasting about international affairs over drinks.

It is foreseeable that this game will attract a lot of older players, and these older players, besides liking to boast about international affairs, also have considerable spending potential.

The spending potential of a middle-aged man is greater than that of a hundred young geezers!

As for the consumption potential ranking list provided by e-commerce platforms, middle-aged men are ranked behind pet consumption potential... This list is not without reason, but it can only be said that e-commerce platforms have not found a suitable channel to unleash the consumption potential of older men.

Graphics cards, models, and even electric excavator toys costing thousands or tens of thousands of dollars... There are countless older men who pay for these.

This kind of game, which can satisfy men's natural desire to "command the world," will certainly unleash the consumption potential of older players.

For example...

Lu Yao believes that if the game releases the Kingdom Order skin "Imperial Seal," which is required for establishing a kingdom, many older players will definitely buy it.

after all.

When the Imperial Seal of the State is not in one's own possession, it is just a piece of jade and has no practical significance; but if the Imperial Seal of the State were to be found by the Dong Daren, it would be "a mandate from Heaven, and its life would be long and prosperous."

No student of Dongda University can resist the allure of the Imperial Seal of the State.

Even if someone obtains the Imperial Seal, they might die the next second. That's still considered a death, and whoever kills them is guilty of regicide. No matter where they are buried, the records will have a note saying "So-and-so died at such-and-such place".

What else do middle-aged men like to do?

You can create armor styles from different dynasties, weapon skins, and even monster and guard skins.

We'll create a Terracotta Army skin then, to match the Imperial Seal of the State...

Tell me, which old man could resist this kind of temptation?

Furthermore, Lü Yao decided that the skins would not be sold as a category, but individually, each costing only one or two yuan. They would even support limited customization and general training. The training system for specific characters was created by Lü Yao through his involvement with Wang Shan's AI templates.

The longer the training period, the more vivid and realistic the AI ​​personality becomes...

However, once these things are damaged, they are truly gone, and may even disappear along with the troops and soldiers under their command.

So~
Lü Yao is really looking forward to the future development of this game.

(End of this chapter)