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

Chapter 165 Game Science (6k subscription required)

In the courtyard, Lin Yongzhen looked at Lu Yao with a graceful and moving smile, like a night-blooming cereus blooming in the middle of the night, swaying like a dream that would fade in an instant.

She saw Lu Yao again, whom she had observed for a long time in Shangnan City.

Lin Yongzhen took out Lu Yao's cigarette from his pocket, took it in his hand, looked at it, and said with a smile: "Bai Liqun, why are you smoking this?"

"Strong and smooth."

Lu Yao said casually.

Lin Yongzhen also lit a cigarette, and she smiled through the drifting smoke: "Seeing you so melancholy recently, I did some homework, and then I found that what you want to do is a bit impulsive."

After saying that, she added: "Or maybe it's just a fantasy."

"Whether it's facing a behemoth like Penguin head-on or wanting to create a product you've never been involved in before with a newly formed team within 14 months, it seems to be overestimating your own capabilities. But tonight you came to me to help you let me know that you are really not impulsive."

She has seen too many men shouting "youth", "passion" and "dream" and rushing towards an impossible goal without looking back.

Finally he hit his head against the south wall, causing a bloody mess. His head became increasingly rounder as the impact continued, but eventually the west wind cooled his hot blood, and the young man was no longer there.

Lin Yongzhen smiled and said, "I've seen you being so upright these past two days. I'm a little uncomfortable with you, but tonight the familiar feeling is back."

Lu Yao smiled and said, "How can I make you feel so unreliable?"

Lin Yongzhen shrugged: "After all, you are only twenty-four or twenty-five."

She looked at Lu Yao, but the light in her eyes seemed to be looking through Lu Yao to see something else: "It was when we were young."

Lu Yao felt that Lin Yongzhen didn't seem to be talking to him.

Lin Yongzhen also realized that she was showing some emotion, then she immediately came back to her senses and said with a smile: "Send me the information of the person you want to deal with, and I will do it."

Although Lu Yao only told her "use a woman to ruin a man", she was smart enough to understand what Lu Yao was going to do.

After Lu Yao told Lin Yongzhen the information about President Timi, he asked, "Don't you need any help from me?"

Lin Yongzhen smiled and said, "What kind of help do you need for this kind of thing? Don't look at me like this now, but with the connections I made in the past, it's still quite easy to do this. You don't need to ask or know how to do it. In short, just tell me when you need my help."

"it is good."

Lu Yao felt a little emotional. No wonder Lin Yongzhen had so much core and deadly information in his hands.

She is like a very easy-to-use knife without a guard. If you are not careful, you can easily cut yourself. She is a bit like Sima Yi in the Three Kingdoms period. This kind of person is smart and considerate enough to understand what you need and can help you solve your pain points. You only need to say one word and don't have to worry about anything else.

Everyone would be wary of such a person, but you are reluctant to really destroy her.

After Lin Yongzhen agreed to this matter, he continued to ask: "You didn't prepare this back-up plan, did you?"

Lu Yao smiled and said, "Of course not."

Of course, it is extremely difficult to accomplish something, but it is relatively easy to ruin something. If something is done intentionally or unintentionally, Timi Studio may not be able to stop it.

In particular, Penguin is not essentially a game development company, but an Internet investment company. What it likes and is best at is to leverage huge profits with small costs.

This is one of the chances of winning that Lu Yao mentioned to Wang Shan and Lu Xiaoyi tonight. The departmental walls within Penguin will also become an obstacle for Timmy.

After Lu Yao assigned all the tasks that could be done in the early stages, Gan Xiaoxi, Wang Shan and Lu Xiaoyi all took action.

When people like Gan Xiaoxi do work, the real core personnel will not be recruited from the society. They have their own channels, circles, and headhunters to help them find candidates.

The jobs that really need to be recruited from the society are basically those less important marginal positions.

In just three to five days, Gan Xiaoxi connected Lu Yao with many elite artists and some experts in the gaming industry. It would take some time for these people to resign and take over.

During this period, Shenyuanzhuang on the edge of Luomahu Lake has been demolished, and the AI ​​data center has also selected an auspicious day to prepare for breaking ground.

Before the groundbreaking ceremony, Rong Nianqing, Hu Xiaoyu, as well as people from Wang Shan and Lu Xiaoyi came to attend the groundbreaking ceremony of the AI ​​data center.

This is a relatively secretive, niche, but high-standard ceremony gathering.

At this party, Lu Yao even saw that among the people coming from Rong Nianqing's side, several people in neat suits and with dignified demeanor were very respectful to Wang Shan. They were even more polite and humble to those scholars brought by Wang Shan, who were wearing glasses or had gray hair.

The power of the academic families in the country may be even greater than Lu Yao imagined.

Unlike the wealth and glory enjoyed by businessmen, the academic families enjoy special favors granted by the government.

Because of Lu Yao's forward-looking suggestions and plans in the field of AI, Wang Shan and his group also valued him a little. This group of older but seemingly amiable scholars called him "Xiao Lu" one after another, and it seemed that their love for Wang Shan had spread to him.

The high emotional intelligence that Lu Yao had acquired during his study abroad also began to play a role in this occasion. After a chat, Lu Yao's cleverness and humor made this group of scholars quite happy.

In particular, some of his obviously shallow and even erroneous academic remarks from time to time made this group of scholars subconsciously begin to correct Lu Yao.

Then Lu Yao showed sudden enlightenment and learned the expression.

This group of academic families has everything else, but they have developed the habit of being role models over the years.

Scholars with this habit, who wouldn't like a smart, intelligent and insightful young man? So the more these scholars talked with Lu Yao, the more they found that Lu Yao looked more and more pleasing to the eye.

These are the basic knowledge that Lu Yao has been cramming with Brother Wang Shan recently.

But to get closer to this group of bigwigs, it is not enough to rely on today's performance. After adding the contact information of this group of academic bigwigs, Lu Yao plans to talk to this group of bigwigs every one or two weeks, or even every three to five days, and ask for their advice.

In terms of academics, Lu Yao can provide almost nothing to this group of bigwigs. All he can provide is the sense of accomplishment and emotional value of letting them participate in the process of "self-improvement" together.

This emotional value is the important bargaining chip that Lu Yao uses to improve his relationship with them.

After chatting with this group of academic giants for a while, Lu Yao found the right time to withdraw from the conversation with them, because he would be exposed as a coward if he continued.

Back to Rong Nianqing, Gan Xiaoxi and Hu Xiaoyu, Rong Nianqing joked: "It's great that you can have a good chat with the academic bigwigs on Mr. Wang Shan's side."

Lu Yao made a relieved expression: "I'm learning and applying now. If I keep talking, the water in my stomach will be gone."

Gan Xiaoxi was also beside him and said in surprise, "How strange! This guy obviously has little knowledge of computers, but he wants to work on AI for no apparent reason. He even alarmed Mr. Wang Shan and caused such a big commotion."

She tilted her head and looked at Lu Yao: "What are you thinking about?"

Rong Nianqing smiled and said, "It's not that strange. Although many Internet company bosses in the early days were from a technical background, what is needed to truly expand a company is not technology, but strategic vision."

Many Internet business leaders are born with strategic vision.

The experience from a technical background is an indispensable accumulation for them to touch and perceive this industry.

But what about Lu Yao?

He just graduated from college last year. Where did he get all his savings?
This thought just flashed through Rong Nianqing's mind. Before she could think deeply about it, she was attracted by Lu Yao's next words: "Mr. Rong, let's go to a secluded place to talk."

Rong Nianqing nodded: "Go to my car."

When they got to Rong Nianqing's MPV, Lu Yao got straight to the point: "I don't have enough money."

Rong Nianqing asked directly: "How much do you need?"

Lu Yao waved his hand and said, "I'm not taking it for nothing. I've invested all the money I've accumulated into the AI ​​data center project."

The construction of an AI data center requires a huge amount of money, and it is only in the initial stage of construction. All the savings that Lu Yao has accumulated in this year have been emptied out. If there is no large amount of funds coming in later, he will not be able to fulfill the capital injection in the contract.

At that time, he would have to exchange all his equity in the AI ​​project for money.

Lu Yao would definitely not be willing to do this.

Although after Wang Shan and Lu Xiaoyi got involved, this project no longer belonged to Lu Yao alone, and he could not even have the final say, but the holding structure of this project should be as simple as possible.

This is also the fundamental reason why Lu Yao is so eager to launch the MOBA mobile game project - using it to train AI is one aspect, but making money for himself is the most urgent and important reason.

Lu Yao continued, "The AI ​​data center is currently under construction. While we are waiting, Brother Wang is already building a preliminary AI model. I am also preparing to start the second phase of the project, the most important of which is the MOBA mobile game."

Rong Nianqing nodded.

After Lu Yao submitted her business plan, she also conducted market research in this area. Now the market generally believes that the prospects in this area are very promising.

Current Internet companies, especially those with gaming businesses, are making efforts in this area.

Lu Yao continued, "I have already started the planning and preparatory work for this project, so I plan to use the equity financing of this mobile game development company."

Although Rong Nianqing had not seen Lv Yao's MOBA mobile game plan, she believed in Lv Yao: "How do you plan to raise funds?"

Lu Yao said: "I estimate that the scale of this market is at least hundreds of billions. Even if we take into account the risk assessment, it is reasonable to exchange 1% of the shares for 1 million yuan, and I can only take out 10% at most to raise funds."

Rong Nianqing smiled and said, "It's a bold idea, but I may not be able to help you raise that much money."

Lu Yao looked at Rong Nianqing with a smile: "You don't want to invest money?"

Rong Nianqing smiled: "Then you have to make me an offer that I can't refuse?"

Lu Yao said happily: "If you say that I will give you 3% of the shares for million, isn't that very generous?"

Rong Nianqing rolled her eyes for a rare moment. She, Huasheng Life, had given Lu Yao so many shares, but this guy was so stingy when giving him the shares.

But she still smiled and said, "Then I will personally invest 200 million, which is enough to support you."

Lu Yao knew what Rong Nianqing was thinking, but Huasheng Life was different from the MOBA mobile game project. Huasheng Life could be very big and was an industry related to people's livelihood, but its ability to attract money had a limit.

The wealth that Rong Nianqing and Lu Yao's shares in Huasheng Life were eventually converted into was actually not much.

But the MOBA mobile game market is different. The nature of the Internet has always been winner-takes-all. As long as the MOBA mobile games they develop can firmly hold the top spot in the category, their ability to make money will be terrifying.

Hundreds of billions a year!

One small goal every three days! At the most exaggerated time, there is even one small goal every day.

So the shares that Lu Yao gave to Rong Nianqing were really a lot.

Lu Yao smiled meaningfully and said, "Thank you for your support, President Rong. I will definitely live up to your support."

This is worthy of the reward, and it will be “ten times or a hundred times” worthy of the reward.

of course.

The premise is that Lu Yao can win.

However, even if he fails to win in the end, Rong Nianqing's investment will still get a "tenfold" return.

After negotiating with Rong Nianqing, Lu Yao asked again: "Are you free recently? Let's go to Shenzhen. I need to rely on your tiger skin to invite some people."

Rong Nianqing asked curiously, "Who is it? Lingnan's status is too high, so I may not be able to help you."

The Jiangnan Group and the Lingnan Group are somewhat incompatible. Lingnan Group's capital is more focused on the Internet and high-tech fields, while the Jiangnan Group is more focused on finance, production and real estate.

In order to suppress the Jiangnan capital, the higher-ups have allocated a lot of resources to Lingnan.

Therefore, the two sides are still secretly competing in many areas.

Lu Yao waved his hand and smiled: "It's not the big guys over there, but a group of people who make games."

Rong Nianqing was a little stunned. Did they really want her to follow a group of people who were playing games?
She smiled speechlessly: "Boss Lu, please put your current status in perspective. You already have a lot of connections and achievements. You can now represent the attitude of a group of people."

But Lu Yao insisted: "It's different. This is a respect for a group of people who still have a sincere heart."

He said it very seriously, and Rong Nianqing was also aroused by Lu Yao's seriousness: "Who is it?"

Lu Yao smiled and said, "A group of people who once gave domestic players hope to stand up straight."

After saying that, he opened the car door and got out.

Lu Yao came to Hu Xiaoyu and said casually, "It's quite boring here, isn't it?"

Hu Xiaoyu tilted his head and smiled: "No, there is something different about you since the last time I saw you."

Lu Yao was surprised and asked, "What is that?"

Hu Xiaoyu: "More calm, more scholarly, and..."

She tilted her head and stared at Lu Yao carefully, then said, "The sense of belief is different from before."

"I can sense that you are about to do something, and it's very difficult, so difficult that you are prepared to devote everything to it."

Lu Yao raised his eyebrows and said, "Is it so accurate? Have you learned some numerology like Liu Ren? Otherwise, can you calculate for me whether what I want to do can be accomplished?"

Hu Xiaoyu shook his head firmly and said, "No, the more you calculate your fate, the worse it gets. It will come true, understand?"

what?
Lu Yao was a little confused: "You really can do it?"

Hu Xiaoyu raised his chin with a little pride: "Then I know a lot more."

Lu Yao smiled and said, "Wait for me."

He turned around and ran back to his car, took out the gift he had prepared for Hu Xiaoyu from the armrest box and gave it to her: "Here, this is for you."

Hu Xiaoyu's eyes were visibly filled with joy. She thought for a moment and tilted her head to look at Lu Yao: "Then should I open it now?"

That expectant and hopeful look is so fucking adorable!

Lu Yao nodded: "I'll give it to you, of course it's up to you to decide."

So Hu Xiaoyu opened the square gift box with great anticipation, and then saw a mother-of-pearl lacquer bracelet lying on the white satin.

The mother-of-pearl pattern on this bracelet is obviously carefully designed. The dots of pattern appearing on the lacquerware are like a graceful galaxy. In the sunlight, the brilliance of this bracelet reflects a breathtaking brilliance.

Lu Yao smiled and said, "It may not be so good the first time, don't be disgusted."

Hu Xiaoyu immediately looked at Lu Yao in surprise. He made it with his own hands?

As the inheritor and protector of intangible cultural heritage skills, she knows very well how difficult it is to shape a lacquerware, especially the more difficult mother-of-pearl lacquerware. The patterns on it are also obviously carefully designed, with a strong sense of design and a restrained elegance.

Hu Xiaoyu's mood was in turmoil.

There were many thoughts churning in her mind, and many words stuck in her heart wanting to burst out.

But she took a few deep breaths and suppressed the throbbing in her heart, then smiled and asked as usual: "Very good, as the director of the National Museum of Chinese Painting and the vice president of the Intangible Cultural Heritage Protection Association, I declare that you can become the "Intangible Cultural Heritage Inheritor of Lacquerware Skills"

Lu Yaole said: "Is what you said true?"

Hu Xiaoyu suddenly stared at Lu Yao and said seriously and firmly: "Really!"

One hundred percent true!
Lu Yao didn't know what she meant by "truth".

But at this moment, Hu Xiaoyu's eyes were like the bright summer day, burning his heart.

"call--"

Lu Yao even had to look away to relieve the pressure brought by that look.

Then he heard Hu Xiaoyu ask: "Do you need my help with what you are going to do?"

Lu Yao shook his head: "Not yet."

Maybe it won’t be used in the future.

Hu Xiaoyu's family is very influential in the cultural and art circles, and he has good personal relationships with some big shots, but in the field of MOBA mobile game confrontation and in the fight against the Lingnan school, there is actually not much that Hu Xiaoyu can do to help.

Lu Yao's sense of belief became stronger: "I believe I can do it."

Only after you believe first can you expect the rest.

Hu Xiaoyu also said solemnly: "I believe you too."

After the groundbreaking ceremony, Lu Yao had a dinner with the bigwigs who came with him. Everyone was in high spirits at the dinner, so the meal lasted until very late.

When the dinner was over, most people planned to stay overnight, but Hu Xiaoyu and Rong Nianqing were in a hurry to go back.

The high-end Chinese-style luxury brand they co-founded has successfully attracted the attention of a group of wealthy people in China after the launch of Huasheng Life. Under the self-promotion of some top-tier wealthy people, many less wealthy people have also begun to place orders.

But the kesi craft means that this thing cannot be made quickly.

Now, all the masters who are skilled in kesi craft in the Hangzhou National Painting Museum have almost run their looms until smoke comes out, but they owe more and more bags.

Simultaneously.

The new concept design home furnishings launched by Rong Nianqing based on "Huasheng Life" and "Yong" have also been loved by more and more young people, especially the Internet upstarts who have become rich with the help of the Internet.

They pursue quality of life, but they don't like the old-fashioned Chinese-style decoration, nor do they like the luxurious Western style. They prefer home furnishings with a sense of technology and modernity.

The Xiaoyong home furnishing brand conforms to the aesthetic tastes of these Internet upstarts.

It is simple enough and modern enough, and the designs of some home appliances are quite technological.

It is said that the Internet upstarts will pay the most for electric cars in the future. In the past, a friend of Lu Yao who worked in the Internet industry once asked him seriously whether he should buy a NIO or a Tesla if he wanted to buy a car.

People like Lu Yao who only like gasoline cars and don't consider electric cars at all will seem like remnants of the old era in the future.

Because of the popularity of "Yong" and "Xiao Yong", Rong Nianqing and Hu Xiaoyu have been very busy recently, so they don't even have time to stay here for a night.

After Rong Nianqing returned to Shangnan, only four days later, news came out about Rong Nianqing's financing.

The plan she finally helped Lu Yao to negotiate was that the investment institution of Rong Nianqing's family was willing to use 7 million to buy % of the shares of Lu Yao's mobile game company. This price was given out of consideration for Rong Nianqing's face.

Rong Nianqing smiled and said, "It's not easy to raise so much money with just a PPT and without even a sample to show."

Lu Yao curled his lips. This was much worse than Boss Jia.

It is even worse than the later Game Science. After Game Science released the first trailer of "Black Myth: Wukong", Penguin came to the door with 5 million yuan, did not interfere with the production and distribution, and only asked for % of the shares.

However, Game Science did at least make a real-game trailer, which aroused widespread discussion in society, which is why investment institutions later came to the company with money.

Now Lu Yao was able to raise so much money with nothing but a PPT, and that was only because of Rong Nianqing's face. But it was enough for him. Together with Rong Nianqing's 200 million, Lu Yao now had plenty of money to burn.

Lu Yao: "Thank you, President Rong! When are we leaving?"

Rong Nianqing replied immediately: "I'm on my way now. Can you tell me who you're going to see?"

Lu Yao replied: "It's mainly two people, Feng Ji and Yang Qi."

Rong Nianqing was silent for a while, and then Rong Nianqing sent a message: "The former producer and main artist of Penguin Quantum Studio? You trust them a lot. Just relying on the resume of "God of War", you think they can help you?"

Lu Yao replied firmly: "Sure."

It is not an easy task to build a team to produce a mobile game in a short period of time, especially since he only has 14 months.

But in Lu Yao's memory, there was a team that could do this - that was Feng Ji and Yang Qi, who left the game development studio under Penguin and established "Game Science" in Shenzhen.

They have the strength and the future has already given the answer.

(End of this chapter)