The game is only half finished, and the entire internet is begging for an update!

Star City, the Fireworks Story Factory.

This is a well-known online literature content incubation base in the industry, focusing on the currently popular free reading market.

Throughout the large, open-plan office area, dozens of computer screens flickered with a bright white light, and the sound of mechanical keyboards clattering down like a storm.

Editor-in-Chief Liu Dazhi was sitting in his office, staring at various new book data on his computer screen.

"What kind of crap are these newbies writing?!"

Liu Dazhi, spitting as he spoke, addressed the editor opposite him:

"Imagination! I want imagination! I want excitement! If the first three chapters don't slap faces in the face, and the first chapter doesn't give any cheat codes, why should readers read your book? Who wants to see your male protagonist sadly gazing at the sky at a 45-degree angle on a rainy day?"

"How many times have I told you? Don't write what you want to write, write what your readers want to read! What are you all doing, indulging yourselves like this!"

"Let them change it! Maximize the pacing, emphasize the exhilaration and shock!"

The editor, after being reprimanded, nodded repeatedly like a chopping machine: "Yes, yes, editor-in-chief, I'll have them revise it right away!"

The editor had just left when there was another knock on the office door.

Xiao Luo, the receptionist, poked her head in, her expression somewhat subtle.

"Editor-in-chief, something's up!"

Liu Dazhi frowned.

"What's going on? Our top author has been summoned to the palace again? Did he receive some strange gift this time?"

"Are they going to shut down and switch platforms?"

"No...it's not that an author has run away!"

Xiao Luo swallowed hard, holding up a sticky note with the caller ID information.

"Yes... a company just called and said their boss is coming to our Fireworks... for a visit and to learn from us!"

"A visit for learning?"

Liu Dazhi was stunned for a moment, and the expression on his face instantly became extremely interesting.

He's been in the online novel industry for over a decade, producing countless best-selling and exciting novels. What kind of storms hasn't he weathered?

But the phrase "visiting and learning" seems a bit far-fetched when applied to their online literature studio!

What's worth visiting about an online novel production studio?

How do these authors manage to frantically churn out 2,000 words of filler in the last ten minutes before the deadline?

Or should we observe how they argue with readers in the comments section, and then cowardly post a separate chapter asking for gifts?

"Which online novel publishing studio is so bored that it's attracted by competitors coming to visit? Aren't they just here to plagiarize?"

Liu Dazhi became highly vigilant and let out a cold snort.

"Are they from the neighborhood's 'Soulmate' group? Tell them we're not seeing them! Our core creative outline must never be leaked!"

"No...we're not in the same industry!"

Xiao Luo placed the sticky note he was holding directly on Liu Dazhi's desk.

"It's...it's Chaoxi Games! The call was from their boss's HR department, saying that their CEO, Mr. Jiang, wants to visit our studio for a learning experience!"

"What the hell?!"

Liu Dazhi grabbed the sticky note on the table and examined it carefully.

Which game is it?

Xiao Luo reminded him, "It's that really popular game company lately, the one that made 'I Found the Imperial Seal!' and 'Top Customer Service, Wandering the Heavens!' They're all based in Xingcheng, just like us!"

Liu Dazhi sat up straight.

"Oh, them."

Chaoxi Games! He actually knows this company.

After all, there has been a lot of discussion online recently, especially about that "Top Customer Service, Wandering Through the Heavens!", and Liu Dazhi even read the contents of it.

Putting everything else aside, the game's descriptions are quite interesting.

As an editor-in-chief of online novels, he needs to stay informed about the latest trending topics and memes, and he must maintain constant interaction with his readers.

Moreover, his perspective on games is different from that of ordinary players.

Others focus on the gameplay, he focuses on the rhythm.

Others focus on the writing style, he focuses on the enjoyment.

So, Liu Dazhi was quite surprised when he saw those famous scenes from "The Golden Customer Service".

It's quite rare for a game company to come up with a setting that constantly surprises and shocks players.

"But what's wrong with a game company visiting our novel studio?"

"I was going to ask that too."

Xiao Luo shrugged.

"But the person in charge was quite polite, saying that President Jiang wanted to come and learn from our experience."

Liu Dazhi leaned back in his chair, lost in thought.

Journey to the West? Journey to what scriptures?

The owner of a game company.

Suddenly they called and said they wanted to visit and learn from their online novel studio, which specializes in producing silly, entertaining, and mind-bending stories.

This seems a bit like crossing over into another field!

They had no experience with this, and absolutely no experience in receiving game company owners!

Liu Dazhi was somewhat bewildered, his brows furrowed, and his brain began to race.

"Something's not right...this is definitely not right!"

"It's understandable that they visit game companies, but what are they doing here? Learning how to write 10,000 words a day? Do they mass-produce code too?"

But what do they have that game companies can learn from?

Is it about learning how to urge an author to submit a draft three times a day? Or is it about learning how to feel the readers' murderous intent through the internet when an author stops updating?

Liu Dazhi thought about it for a long time, and the more he thought about it, the more he felt that something was wrong.

The fact that the owner of Chaoxi Games is personally coming means this matter is definitely not that simple.

A game company that's currently enjoying a lot of popularity wouldn't be so idle as to come over to a web novel studio for tea.

Liu Dazhi's eyes suddenly lit up.

and many more.

Could it be...?

adaptation?

IP adaptation!

He immediately realized what was happening.

Yup!

When game companies come to online novel studios, what else can they talk about besides adaptation?

Novel adapted into a game! IP collaboration! Story licensing! Isn't this exactly what game companies need?

That makes sense!

Although Chaoxi Games is a small company, it has recently gained popularity, with several of its games generating considerable buzz. Their game "Gold Medal Customer Service," in particular, seems to be a game adaptation of a wish-fulfillment novel plot.

If a company like this approaches them, they're probably looking to see if they have any suitable novels to adapt into interactive or story-driven games.

The more Liu Dazhi thought about it, the more reasonable it seemed.

Chaoxi Games is currently very popular, and they definitely want to strike while the iron is hot and find an online novel IP to do a new project.

While their Fireworks Story Factory may not be the largest in the industry, it is quite well-known in Xingcheng, and has several imaginative and system-based novels that have achieved good results.

Most importantly, they live close by!

Didn't we just crash into each other?

What do game companies love most? It's definitely well-structured game mechanics! The novels their studios write have all those ready-made upgrade systems, power levels, and map layouts!

In that case, Chaoxi Games is a huge financial backer! If a book could be adapted into a game, the copyright fees and revenue sharing alone... wow!

Liu Dazhi seemed to see Jiang Bo standing in front of them, carrying several sacks of cash, waving his hand and saying, "This one, this one, and this one, buy them all!"

This is so wonderful!

With this in mind, Liu Dazhi went into full combat mode and immediately called over several editors.

"Quickly, compile a list of all the books that are suitable for adaptation recently."

"Especially those high-martial-arts worldviews, the 'Fourth Calamity' type! Game companies love this kind of setting where players are directly transported to another world and become the Fourth Calamity!"

"Also, prioritize genres like fantasy, martial arts, suspense, and infinite flow."

The editor nodded quickly, but was still somewhat pleased.

"Brother Liu, is Chaoxi Games really here to discuss adaptation?"

"Most likely."

Liu Dazhi said with great experience:

"They say they're here to visit and learn, but the client is always this polite in the beginning."

"Once we're at the table, won't we just be looking at projects? Do you really think they're here to learn how to write a book? That would be a waste of their time!"

"Anyway, let's prepare first. Isn't that how all collaborations are negotiated little by little?"

The editor suddenly realized what was happening and immediately started searching through the backend library.

Before long, several books were picked out.

"Nine Heavens Sword Sect: I Have an Eternal Sword Tomb" is a Xianxia (fantasy martial arts) leveling-up game with sects, secret realms, and sword cultivation systems, suitable for character development and dungeon exploration.

"404: The Mysterious Building" is a suspenseful and eerie story where each floor tells an independent ghost story. The rules are clear, making it suitable for a level-based game.

"All People Tame Beasts: Start by Hatching an Ancient Dragon Turtle" is a fantasy pet game featuring pet evolution, attribute advantages and disadvantages, and pet collection. It has a strong game-like feel.

"Infinite Dungeons: The Bridge of Helplessness is Full of Fun!" is an infinite flow game with many dungeons, humorous and lighthearted gameplay, and fast scene transitions, suitable for story choices and survival gameplay.

"After Sweeping the Sect for Three Years, My Senior Sister Begs Me to Come Out of the Mountain" is a traditional fantasy novel with many complex characters and various magical treasures, making it suitable for those who want to spend money on the game!

Liu Dazhi looked at these books and became more and more satisfied.

That's more like it; their fireworks have some depth!

Game companies look at intellectual property (IP), and they definitely have to look at this kind.

I can't exactly recommend a book like "After the Divorce, the Cold CEO Begins His Fierce Attack," can I?

How do I change that? Do I make the player control the protagonist to repeatedly jump around in front of the Civil Affairs Bureau?

I came out... but I'm coming back in... come and catch me...

Putting aside these distracting thoughts, Liu Dazhi felt more and more prepared, and even began to arrange the order of introductions in his mind.

First, let's recommend fantasy/martial arts films.

A vast world, sects, martial arts techniques, character development—all conveniently presented as empty promises.

Further suspense.

The atmosphere is strong, the scenarios are clearly defined, making it suitable for a small company like Chaoxi Games.

Finally, we'll explore infinite flow.

With each new instance released, there's ample room for future expansion.

Perfect, Chaoxi Games wants an IP.

Fireworks Story Factory wants to sell its copyright.

Running in both directions.

President Jiang, looking forward to it!