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Chapter 213 Are you interested in coming to work?
"You are truly stubborn and incorrigible!"

A cramped office.

A man with a buzz cut glared angrily at the man in front of him, who wore thick glasses, had medium-length hair, and had a scholarly air about him, and roared: "You've played FGO yourself, can't you see the situation? A buy-to-play game? I think you're really crazy! Do you really think any players will buy into it?"

Even if some people are willing to buy it, how many players do you think will actually buy it?! You're comparing it to games with in-app purchases! Who do you think will support us? Who will fund our continued development?
I finally found an investor! I've already said we should add in-app purchases! But you wouldn't listen! You stubbornly insisted it wouldn't work! Now look what's happened! What am I supposed to do?! Wei Chi! Tell me!

"..."

The scholarly-looking man named Wei Chi listened quietly to the roar of the person in front of him. After a moment of silence, he said, "Chu Jian, I've already sent the game demo to Avalon. If they like it, I can use their channels to release a trial version, and then see if we can crowdfund it or work on it slowly with just the two of us..."

"What nonsense are you talking about!"

Hearing this, the man named Chu Jian became even angrier: "Avalon is the company that makes FGO! They would be interested in your crappy game with no profit points and no in-app purchases?! What are you dreaming about? Wake up! Absolutely impossible! Commercial companies care more about profits than I do! Your game will be eliminated in the first round!"

I don't think it's that bad.

Wei Chi remained silent for a moment, then shook his head and said, "They take the game very seriously."

"What does their serious attitude have to do with your game?"

Chu Jian was getting a little frustrated: "Can't you wake up?! Don't you play mobile games too? Can't you see the trend? Stop insisting! Take advantage of the current mobile game craze, there's hot money everywhere, switch to something else! You don't want to do gacha games, then add in-app purchases! Stop thinking about those fancy but impossible structures all day long!"

"...Is there only one type of game? I believe that high-quality buy-to-play games can recoup their costs through long-tail sales and word-of-mouth marketing."

"There's more than one type of game, that's true! But what you're doing now is a dead end!"

"No, the game's artistry and uniqueness are equally important, and I think there will definitely be players who like it."

"you……"

Chu Jian took a deep breath, then slowly calmed down and asked calmly, "Are you sure you want to continue doing this?"

Wei Chi nodded: "Yes."

"Row."

Chu Jian took another deep breath, then abruptly turned his head, his back to Wei Chi: "Then I'm quitting. I won't bet my prime years on this kind of low-probability experimental project. I'd rather join another game company than waste my time. At least they won't be as stubborn as you, persisting in the wrong direction. You can do it yourself. Goodbye!"

Say it.

He strode away and slammed the door shut.

"..."

Wei Chi was stunned. After a long while, he slowly withdrew his gaze and sat down dejectedly.

He looked around the cramped office where he was the only one left, feeling somewhat dejected.

Some doubts arose.

Could it be.

Are you really wrong?
The gacha-based in-app purchase model, exemplified by FGO, has proven to be a key to wealth in the mobile game market.

Now that hot money is pouring in, it is indeed necessary to quickly prove the profit potential.

But Chu Jian didn't just want to add a light in-app purchase design to reduce risk... He wanted to completely overturn the entire gameplay. Wei Chi knew a long time ago that Chu Jian wanted to imitate FGO and make a similar game to make a big profit, but he had always disagreed.

Now that he sees that "Yun" is unable to secure investment, he has brought it up again.

This time, however, it's not just a simple complaint.

Are you really wrong?
Wei Chi asked himself honestly... To be honest, he felt a little regretful, but more than that, he felt resentful.

He just wanted to make fun games, is that wrong?
Yes.

The man in front of me, Wei Chi, is the producer of the game "Yun".

of course.

Now he's all alone...

Because of differing ideologies and a lack of hope, everyone else left.

Chu Jian was the last one.

Like-minded partners.

It sounds easy, but in reality, you might not be able to find it.

"Perhaps Avalon will..."

Wei Chi pursed his lips, looked at the Avalon official website displayed on the screen in front of him, and muttered to himself as he gazed at the gorgeous FGO main view.

just.

Halfway through the sentence.

He couldn't continue speaking and slowly lowered his head.

Yes.

Chu Jian was right. As pioneers, they were definitely more concerned about the gacha-based in-app purchase model.

How could they possibly be interested in "The Essence"? Try to put yourself in their shoes.

I wouldn't even consider that myself.

Ultimately, is the success of games that focus on innovation and artistry truly universal?

perhaps.

I was really too idealistic.

perhaps.

I'm simply not suited to making games; I should just find a regular job.

Anyway, I feel like it's all over now.

But... why am I still not reconciled?

Think of this.

Wei Chi gripped the mouse, closed the obscuring webpage, looked at his own design, and pursed his lips tightly.

And also at this time.

ding ding-

The monotonous and boring cell phone ringtone suddenly sounded.

Wei Chi snapped out of his daze, picked up his phone, glanced at it, and, seeing it was an unknown number, tried to hang up immediately.

He doesn't want to talk to anyone right now.

He needs time to process the bitterness in his heart.

just.

He was lost in thought for a moment when he realized his phone was still ringing.

He hesitated for a moment, then finally answered: "Hello?"

Li Xue's gentle and pleasant voice came through: "Hello, is this Mr. Wei Chi, the producer of 'Yun'?"

Wei Chi paused for a moment, then subconsciously replied, "Yes."

"Hello, I'm Li Xue, the manager at Avalon. Regarding your company's 'Yun'..."

"..."

Upon hearing this, Wei Chi's head buzzed, and he didn't hear the rest of the sentence clearly.

He was left with only one thought, and that was—

Avalon... did they really contact me?
Then, Li Xue's voice rang out again: "Hello, Mr. Wei, are you listening?"

Wei Chi snapped back to reality, then said hoarsely, "Sorry, I was just spacing out. May I ask who called..."

Li Xue could only repeat, "Do you have time to come to Avalon? Your company's game 'Yun' is very interesting, but there are quite a few problems. Our boss would like to talk to you personally to confirm your thoughts on the game."

Wei Chi was a little confused: "...Boss Avalon? Can you confirm my thoughts on the game?"

Damn it! ?
What have I done to deserve this?
Li Xue: "Yes."

While processing his shock, Wei Chi inquired, "...What exactly happened?"

"The game is fun, but some things are not mature enough... Of course, I am not a professional developer, so it would be better if you asked me in person for details."

"Well... to be honest, our studio just disbanded."

Upon hearing the comment "not mature enough," Wei Chi stiffened abruptly, then his face showed an "I knew it" expression. He sighed and explained, "If it's something like adding in-app purchases, I'm sorry, I can't help you with that..."

"Disband?"

Li Xue on the other end of the phone was taken aback, then remained silent for a moment: "Are you interested in coming to work here?"

Wei Chi was taken aback, not expecting Li Xue to change the subject so abruptly: "Huh? Going to work? Where do you work?"

"Avalon".

"...?"

……

at the same time.

Nine Heavens Headquarters.

"What do you mean? You're not even willing to pay triple the salary?"

Shen Lun held the documents, looked at Yan Yun, who was in charge of the Jiuxiao Online Games Interactive Entertainment Division, and slowly typed a question mark: "Not a single one? That's how loyal you are?"

(End of this chapter)