Who would still start a business seriously after being reborn?

Chapter 574 Carelessness
The man with the airplane-shaped nose was panting heavily, a surge of vengeful pleasure welling up inside him.

He slowly typed in the public chat, saying, "Shining stars? Shining my ass! I'll trample you every time I see you from now on!"

The internet cafe owner watched this scene with a pained expression, his gaze falling on the machine with the airplane-shaped keyboard whose spacebar was clearly dented from being used so much. He muttered with distress, "Damn it, this keyboard cost over 100 yuan..."

At the same time, incredible comebacks achieved by pressing the spacebar were unfolding across Asia, and the "Dance Sprite" spread rapidly among Audition Online players like a virus.

In just three days, Audition Online's reputation spread like wildfire, and downloads began to climb at an astonishing rate.

The name "Dancing Elf" quickly spread to the T3 company headquarters, but the atmosphere there seemed somewhat nonchalant.

"Minister, regarding that Audition cheat, user feedback and complaints have started to rise significantly. Should we ask Microsoft's technical staff to help fix it?" A technical analyst handed a report to Minister Park, who was in charge of anti-cheating.

Minister Park pushed up his glasses, casually flipped through the report, and frowned, saying, "Cheat codes are like maggots clinging to the back of online games. It's not that simple to eliminate them. Besides, which game doesn't have cheat codes these days?"

He put down the report, picked up his coffee, took a sip, and said in a relaxed tone, "I think as long as it's not a malicious cheat that directly threatens our income, like cheating to farm game currency or copying items from the store, we don't need to be too worried. This so-called auxiliary cheat will at most affect the balance a little and make those less skilled players think they've become stronger. If they become stronger, they'll still spend money."

The technical analyst said, "The main problem is that this cheat has a huge impact and is very difficult to identify."

"Oh?" Minister Park glanced at the technical analyst and asked, "What about the backend data? Are there any abnormal fluctuations?"

“Abnormal fluctuations… there are no particularly obvious ones at the moment.” The analyst hesitated for a moment before saying, “The operation data curves of the reported players all look very natural, and the fluctuations are within the range of normal player operations. There are only slight abnormal increases in the Perfect rate and combo rate of some accounts, but these are all within the range of explanation, such as the player having a burst of good form or being lucky.”

Minister Park asked in surprise, "Didn't the anti-cheating engine provided by Microsoft send any alerts?"

“No,” the analyst said. “This cheat is very sophisticated, bypassing our core defenses, and their official website address is the same as the previous online store copy cheat.”

Minister Park stood up and said coldly, "Is it the Golden Triangle digital group from Myanmar again?"

“Yes,” the analyst said. “That’s why I suggested asking a Microsoft technician to come and help resolve the issue.”

Minister Park paused for a moment and said, "Is there any way to contact that company in Myanmar and see what they really want? If it's not too big, we can just pay to avoid trouble. Hiring Microsoft technicians would cost too much. Those people are asking for tens of millions right off the bat."

"Moreover, this is the period of explosive growth in our online user base and revenue. KFC service centers are expanding so well that there is no need to make a big fuss over this cheat and affect the player experience. Instead of fighting them with wits and technology, we should find a way to recruit them."

The analyst nodded and said, "I'll try to see if I can get in touch with them."

“Hmm.” Minister Park nodded and said, “Be more amicable. As long as their asking price is no higher than thirty million, then we should negotiate with them.”

"Thirty million?" the analyst exclaimed in surprise. "Isn't that a bit too high? Have people in Myanmar ever seen thirty million?"

"If you can solve this cheat, then we won't have to spend 30 million," Minister Park said, clearly dissatisfied.

The analyst was immediately speechless.

Indeed, their current technology cannot solve this problem.

The analyst asked in bewilderment, "Minister Park, don't you find it strange? How could such a poor place like Myanmar have such skilled technicians?"

“It’s not surprising,” Minister Park said. “Most of the technical staff there are kidnapped from countries like India. We write programs for a salary, while their programmers do it to survive. So their potential development is incomparable to ours.”

Minister Park glanced at the analyst and said, "Human potential is limitless. If they kidnap you and force you to write this cheat code within a year, and then kill you if you fail, you will still be able to write it."

"..." The analyst suddenly didn't want to talk to this minister anymore.

Look at this, does it even sound like human language?

However, he also knew that, in the eyes of Minister Park and many T3 executives, Audition Online was a thriving cash cow.

The leeches that cling to it and suck blood are harmless as long as it doesn't hurt too much. In fact, to some extent, players who rely on cheats to become stronger may be more enthusiastic about buying cool outfits in the store to show off because of their vanity.

After all, cheats can only make you jump better, but they can't make you look prettier.

Since you've become a top-tier player thanks to cheats, you should at least have some cool outfits, right?
Southeast Asia, a hidden server backend.

Chen Zhi stared at the constantly changing numbers on the screen, a wide grin spreading from his lips to his ears.

"Boss, the sales figures for this week are in!" an employee in charge of statistics excitedly reported. "214523 new activated users, and the net revenue is almost 800 million! And this is only in one week!"

Chen Zhi took a deep drag on his cigarette, and through the swirling smoke, a glint of excitement flashed in his eyes.

This internet is fucking so interesting.

This money came as if it were picked up from the ground.

A net income of eight million a week is more than that of a medium-sized casino. After all, although casinos have a large turnover, they still have to share the profits with junket operators and deal with relationships between the underworld and the legitimate world. Many times, it's all just empty talk and nothing to show for it.

The key point is that the internet industry can still generate revenue steadily. Isn't that infuriating?
The online popularity of the overseas version of "Honghuang Zhanji" is soaring, and it has even become a sponsor of world e-sports competitions.

He has no idea how rich he is now.

Now that he's home, he has to treat both his father and brother with utmost respect.

After leaving the technical department, Chen Zhi quickly changed into a suit and rushed to the Marina Bay Sands Expo and Convention Centre, the venue for the World Esports Centre.

Today is May 23rd, the day the Blizzard Cup Global Esports Tournament enters its final round.

Amidst a massive media campaign by Global Vision and the eager anticipation of audiences worldwide, the atmosphere at the Marina Bay Sands Expo and Convention Centre in Singapore reached an unprecedented fever pitch.

This competition was a huge success, becoming a global esports extravaganza.

In Asia, in particular, two almost completely different groups have formed.

Most female gamers are paying attention to Audition Online.

Most male gamers and those who aren't particularly interested in gaming are focused on this world esports tournament.

The level of enthusiasm for this match in China has reached an unprecedented level.

Even CCTV's e-sports channel was broadcasting the competition live.

As the three teams representing China overcame numerous obstacles, the enthusiasm of the Chinese people reached its peak.

Currently, two teams from China have entered the final four. One is the Momo team, formed by the current internet giant Momo Group.

One team is the Taishan Great Wall Team, formed by Great Wall Motors, which has monopolized the pickup truck and SUV market for seven consecutive years.

At that moment, the air in the stadium seemed to be ignited.

Beneath the enormous dome, the crowd roared with excitement. Flags from all over the world waved in the stands, and cheers in different languages ​​rose and fell, ultimately converging into a pure fervor for top-level competition that transcended national borders.

On the main stage, the four teams that had emerged victorious from fierce competition stood under the spotlight, receiving the attention of hundreds of millions of viewers worldwide.

The team with the highest points ranking is the Momo team, led by Sun Baxin. They wear bright red and blue jerseys, and their team logo is the simple and powerful Momo logo.

As the biggest favorite to win this championship, they carry the expectations of countless Chinese players and are also a star team heavily promoted by Universal Vision. Every time their team name appears on the big screen, the Chinese audience erupts in a deafening roar.

The second-ranked South Korean team, Moon's Shadow, is led by Moon Jang Jae-ho, the Night Elf master known as the "Moon Demon."

They represent the deep heritage of South Korean esports and are also the strongest obstacle on Momo's road to defending its title.

The team ranked third in points is Taishan Great Wall, also from China. This team is a dark horse. They are not from a top club, but are composed of several grassroots talents. They performed very averagely in the qualifiers, but after entering the knockout stage, their playing style suddenly became extremely fierce. They fought their way through the rounds and made it into the top four.

The team ranked fourth is Team Phoenix from the United States, who are also the champions of the North American region. They are known for their open and aggressive playstyle, highly entertaining maneuvers, and strong adaptability.

The hosts introduced each member of their team by name.

This is the final, so the format is 5 vs 5.

Each team sends out five people to compete in one-on-one matches, with each person allowed a maximum of one match.

The team with the highest score will become the overall champion.

In the monitoring room of Universal Vision's headquarters, the graph representing global viewership is also soaring like a rocket.

The deep red hue in the Asian region almost overflowed the screen, and peak viewership ratings continued to break previous records.

On social media, topics such as #BlizzardCupTop4, #Moon vs Sun8, #TaishanGreatWallDarkHorse, and #TeamPhoenix dominated the top of the trending lists on major social media platforms around the world.

Screenshots of the match, highlights, player memes, and fan support videos spread like wildfire.

Analyses of tactics, predictions of wins and losses, and even discussions about players' personal styles have generated a massive amount of interaction.

This esports tournament brought more than just a competition, and it also made Universal Vision, a dark horse media outlet, famous. Most importantly, it helped to legitimize the esports industry.

From today onwards, esports will no longer be seen as a frivolous pastime, but will truly become a competitive sport.

Countless young people will strive for this.

Universal Vision also provides these esports clubs with exposure opportunities. As long as these exposure opportunities exist, people will continue to organize small and medium-sized competitions to attract attention or conduct advertising. As long as there are enough of these competitions, they can support the clubs. And as long as the clubs can survive, they can cultivate more esports masters.

This industry will only continue to thrive; it will never decline.

The atmosphere inside the VIP room was equally lively.

The Rothschild family representative looked at the astonishing viewership data and social media buzz displayed on his laptop with a satisfied smile, and his conversation with Mike, president of Enze Capital, became even more enthusiastic.

Although Microsoft's Johnson appeared calm, the shock in his eyes was undeniable.

The global impact of Enze Capital's high-stakes gamble has far exceeded everyone's expectations.

Du Yusheng, on the other hand, maintained his enigmatic smile, dealing with representatives from all sides with one set of nonsensical literary remarks after another, making the translators subconsciously want to avoid him.

Soon, the match draw information began to flash on a large screen woven from countless other screens.

When the draw for the semi-finals was revealed on the big screen, the entire stadium was once again ablaze with excitement.

The enormous sound almost lifted the roof off.

Tonight is destined to be a grand celebration for the people of China, South Korea, and the United States.

Momo Team vs. Moon's Shadow Team!

Taishan Great Wall Team vs. Team Phoenix!

This was a fateful showdown; the moment the draw results were announced, all the dramatic elements came together at that moment.

If Momo team faces Team Phoenix, the outcome of the match will be largely predictable.

But if Momo team encounters Moon's Shadow team, that will be incredibly exciting to watch.

It can be said that this battle between Momo Team and Moon's Shadow Team essentially determined who would win the championship.

The audience waved their glow sticks and support signs, shouting deafeningly, pouring all their passion into supporting their team.

The stage lights changed, and a stirring symphony began, quickly pushing the atmosphere to a climax.

At this moment, this convention center, which had been established for less than two years, became the center of global esports.

This multi-billion dollar extravaganza has had an impact that extends far beyond the game itself.

It is not only a global celebration for young people, but also a showcase of the power of emerging media, and a redistribution of the traditional entertainment and sports landscape.

In the VIP room, Du Yusheng's phone vibrated; it was a message from Cheng Yi.

He glanced at it discreetly; the message was simple: [Chen Zhi has already gone. You coordinate with him; the counterattack is about to begin.]

Du Yusheng deleted the text message and slowly stood up.

He knew that once this game was over, their battle with Microsoft would begin.

(End of this chapter)