You said you were going to make games, how did you become the richest man without doing anything?

Chapter 357: Hu Tu praises Mr. Lu in an interview, praise from the producer of Resident Evil (2 in 1)

Everyone hurriedly asked, "What do you mean?"

Hutu:

"Look, Mr. Lu was such a successful entrepreneur before, but he still decided to acquire our company. Don't you think about why?"

The employees around said in confusion:
"Isn't it because Director Xia said he wanted to buy companies that were lying flat and failing, and our company just happened to fit the bill?"

Hu Tu shook his head and said:
"How could it be that simple? I've carefully checked Miss Xia Shangyu's information. Do you know who she worked for before? Liu Lan of the Liu Group! So, such a shrewd female headhunter must mean more than she seems."

Everyone was stunned. Hu Tu was at a company dinner not long ago, feeling lucky to have finally found a sucker like Mr. Lu, who could take everyone with him to eat and wait for death. Unexpectedly, now, Hu Tu's statement took a complete 180-degree turn.

Hutu suppressed his excitement:

"I didn't understand this at first, but because our products have been selling well recently, and I saw some comments from players online, I gradually understood Mr. Lu's good intentions.

Simply put, Mr. Lu is very optimistic about our team!

Therefore, Mr. Lu wants to rekindle everyone’s original passion through the project “The End of the Line”!

Hu Tu became more and more excited as he spoke, tears welling up in his eyes.
"Think about it, our previous products were ridiculed all the way.
I was ridiculed by the industry, my users, and the investment community, and even made the news, where everyone laughed at me...

But Mr. Lu was not affected by these noises at all. He keenly discovered the shining point of our product and even integrated it into the game, making it the core gameplay.

What does this mean?
This shows that Mr. Lu has a keen eye and saw our potential at first sight, which is why he turned a blind eye to our previous poor performance.

We, the talented individuals determined to revolutionize the toy industry, have finally found our mentor! "

After hearing such an impassioned explanation, the employees' eyes gradually became moist and they cried with joy!

In recent days, they think that this is the most magical moment in their career. They have always dreamed of making the toys they produce popular, and now this dream has come true!
At first, they attributed these to factors such as "luck" or "miracle", but after Hu Tu's enlightenment, they realized how superficial they were!
Yes, everything was arranged by Mr. Lu!

Many employees hugged each other and cried happily.

After all these years, finally, someone finally understands their product!

Yes, they were a group of idealists,
They once vowed to one day change the toy industry and reshape the childhood of children all over the world!
But reality always crushes people easily, and they later just wanted to clear out their inventory and settle the overdue wages.

Their playing badly and taking things as they come are just their last cry to the world!
Now, having met a noble person like Mr. Lu, the fire in their hearts has been completely ignited once again!
Hutu's beard trembled slightly with excitement:

"Since President Lu is so optimistic about us, if we continue to act sloppy and lazy like before, will we be worthy of President Lu's trust and investment?
I now officially announce that our Little Confused Fairy is back, and we want to show the entire Chinese toy industry how powerful we are!"

The employees in the audience were very excited and they all raised their arms and shouted:

"Kill all your companions, the target is number one!"

"Kill all your companions, the target is number one!"

"Kill all your companions, the target is number one!"

……

Not long after, "China Business Weekly" exclusively published a news interview with Xiaohutuxian Company.

At the beginning of this interview, the editor wrote:

"Do you remember the various squirt guns and BB guns you played with as a kid?"

"Xingjia Xiaohutuxian Toy Factory is perhaps a childhood memory for many people born in the 80s and 90s."

"However, after entering the new century, this established toy factory has been in a state of long-term losses, and investors have changed hands several times."

"I didn't expect that this year, not only did the company successfully turn a profit thanks to the success of a game, but even its old products have become hot commodities in the secondary market, becoming the objects of collection for many players."

"Now, let's go to the company's headquarters in Xingjia City and explore the secrets of this company's wealth."

Afterwards, several photos taken on the scene were posted on the page.

Xiaohutuxian Company has a brand new decoration, with a huge Taoyuan Township LOGO in a prominent position in the factory.

Inside the company, there are all kinds of facilities such as gyms, restaurants, entertainment rooms, convenience stores, SPA massage, etc. Reporters even filmed employees petting cats and having afternoon tea during breaks at work.

During working hours, employees in both the design department and the production line are working enthusiastically, with enthusiasm on their faces.

The reporter wrote:
"I discovered something quite counterintuitive here. As a traditional manufacturing company, Xiaohutuxian's employee benefits are quite generous, comparable to many large internet companies."

"The employees' mental outlook is also completely different from the workers in many assembly line factories I've visited before."

Afterwards, the interview session began.

Reporter: "Manager Hu, how are Xiaohutuxian's performance recently?"

Hu Tu: "Our performance is booming across the board. Not only are our new products leading the way in sales, but we've also almost cleared out the inventory of our older products that have been piling up for years. Lately, our employees are working tirelessly to ensure market supply, and we're not feeling tired at all..."

Reporter: "To achieve such a miraculous turnaround, you must have a good management strategy. Can you share it with us?"

Old man Hutu's white beard trembled:
"Good management, dammit! ...Ahem, sorry.

I mean, I'm actually a clueless, stupid entrepreneur. The reason we're still around is because we met the biggest benefactor in our careers—Mr. Lu from Taoyuan Township!"

The reporter immediately became interested: "Oh? Tell me more?"

Hutu:

Many people in the gaming industry must have heard of Mr. Lu's name. He is regarded as the "business god of the new generation of entrepreneurs."

But many of you may not know that Mr. Lu has not only made great achievements in the gaming field, but is also a genius in cross-border operations!
Let me put it this way, in recent years, the traditional manufacturing industry has been facing transformation and has had a hard time, and there are countless toy factories on the verge of bankruptcy.

Mr. Lu chose us out of so many factories.
Not only are the benefits incredible, but he immediately saw the uniqueness of our product and made it part of his new flagship game. What a tremendous trust he showed!"

After Hu Tu finished speaking, he couldn't stop wiping his eyes.

The reporter was also touched and nodded:
“Indeed, any prudent entrepreneur would not take this risk.

After all, the bigger the game company, the more it cares about the reputation of its flagship product. Betting the core experience of a new game on a toy factory on the verge of bankruptcy is a huge gamble in itself.

Hu Tu shook his head decisively and said:
"No, Mr. Lu is not gambling. Mr. Lu will not fight a battle without preparation.

Mr. Lu deliberately let us design products freely so as not to interfere with our product culture.
And now, it has been proven that Mr. Lu’s strategy is very successful!"

The reporter complimented him at the right moment: "The fact that you can perceive this shows that you are still as skilled as ever."

Hu Tu laughed awkwardly, feeling guilty.

He thought to himself: What the hell!

He was already retired, and all he wanted to do every day was lie down and go home to play with his grandchildren.
He had just come up with this statement after seeing some players from Peach Blossom Village on the Internet. After analyzing it, he said, "Don't say it, don't say it,
What these players imagined makes so much damn sense!

So he put what he learned into practice.

Afterwards, the reporter continued to interview the production line. She stopped a worker who was working hard and asked:
“Why are you doing such a great job?”

The worker wiped the sweat from his forehead:
“Because Mr. Lu treats us as human beings!
This is the 543 work system, which reduces efficiency and increases costs. We eat well in the company, have fun, get paid much more than other factories, and have so many vacations...

Moreover, Mr. Lu often sent people to inspect us and check on our overtime and the implementation of the system, fearing that we would be exhausted.

Oh yes, so we also have the "Leisurely Daily King" selection and "Werewolf Killing" judging committee.

I've worked on the assembly line in other factories before. It was a terrible place for people to stay. The management was military-style every day. The team leader used chicken feathers as a token of authority and ordered us around. Even going to the toilet would get you scolded for being lazy.

After finally making it to the end of the year, the hard-earned money is often delayed, leaving no dignity at all.

Compared with the previous factory, this place is simply a real paradise!
I haven't read many books and can't say anything cultured, but I understand one thing: if someone gives a good thing, they will get a good return. Even if we have to do more, we will do it willingly!
After all, we're also afraid that Taoyuan Township will close down, and I don't want to go back to the old black factory."

……

After the report was published, it quickly sparked heated discussions online, with some players exclaiming:
"Mr. Lu from Taoyuan Township again? Is his cross-border business so impressive?"

"Of course. Haven't you seen how successful the cat cafe 'Mao Zhi Ming' is right now? It's almost become a check-in landmark."

"Their animation and live streaming businesses are also quite good. Mr. Lu is already a generalist who has transcended his field."

"Oh my god, as a fresh graduate this year, I really envy this working environment. I didn't dare to submit my resume to Taoyuan Township before, thinking that the threshold for game development was too high and I would definitely not have a chance.
But I never thought that screwing screws on an assembly line could lead to such a respectable and dignified life. I will definitely submit my resume to this factory no matter what!"

"The person above is right. I'm also a fresh graduate. People online are saying that we're spoiled, overambitious, and have long dresses we can't take off. These are all misunderstandings!

We just want a normal job with a 9 to 5 job, regular vacations, compensation for overtime, and a boss who treats us like human beings.

Why is this normal request considered abnormal by some experts?
If all factories were as good as Taoyuan Township, who wouldn't want to go there?

……

In the following days, as public opinion spread, the influence of "The End" began to spread overseas.

Japan's "Famitsu" gave the game a score of 39, entering the Platinum Hall of Fame.

This is also the second Utopia game to enter the Platinum Hall after "My Wife is the Savior".

The American IGN gave the game a high score of 9.5.

With the publication of reviews, the game became known to more overseas game producers.

Soon, Shinji Mikami, known as the father of the Resident Evil series, gave the game a positive review on Twitter:

"Recently, a friend recommended a game to me from a Chinese company."

"After finishing the game, I couldn't calm down for a long time. The development of China's game industry is amazing!"

"Although both are bio-horror games with a post-apocalyptic theme, the focus of 'Final Defense' is different from 'Resident Evil'. It doesn't focus on depicting monsters, but on depicting people."

"By the way, the random bullet feature is amazing. I've been reluctant to leave the castle tower several times just to try out how many random bullets there are (laughs)."

"I heard that this interesting idea came from the boss of the production team buying a toy factory that was about to go bankrupt. This experience is really amazing."

“If I have the chance, I really hope to get to know the game production team. They must be a group of interesting people!”

PS: It's really hard to buy the VR game console "Taoyuan Shenyou" in Japan. I hope Taoyuanxiang Company can also consider the overseas market. XD~

This tweet by Shinji Mikami was forwarded by many gaming influencers.

More overseas FPS enthusiasts have noticed this masterpiece from China.

They posted videos on YouTube:

"Remember that incredibly realistic VR girlfriend? This company is back with a new game!"

Absolutely shocking! China's latest masterpiece! Experience the ultimate survival journey "The Last Line"!

《The last line of defense in the end world! This game broke my inherent perception of Chinese games!》

The Rise of Chinese FPS! "Final Defense" may be the VR game you can't miss this year!

"The End of the Line Live Trial Reaction: See how many times I can be scared to tears"

In the comment section of various videos, gamers from Japan lamented:

"This is clearly a story that happened in Japan, but we ourselves are unable to produce such a shocking VR game. Shouldn't the Japanese game industry reflect on this?"

"Yes, the whole world is leaping into the VR era, and Japanese hardware manufacturers are still clinging to outdated thinking, using outdated graphics chips for seven years straight. It's really shameful."

"The Japanese industry is in a slump. It has been overtaken by China in many ways."

Below, a Korean player laughed:
"Even your writing originated in China. Isn't it normal for a student to be surpassed by a teacher?"

Japanese players responded: "Shut up! At least we have some great games to show off, unlike you who only make boring kimchi games that make players burn out. You should stop stealing from China and learn from them. After all, China is your true overlord."

While Japanese and Korean players were arguing with each other, one player seriously commented:
"I think Taoyuanxiang should be invited to participate in the Tokyo Game Show in September this year. I'm particularly looking forward to seeing their new games at the show."

The Tokyo Game Show is one of the three largest game shows in the world, along with the E3 Expo in the United States and the Cologne Gamescom in Germany.

If domestic games want to go overseas, then this exhibition is a good publicity window.

Soon, more and more players were tweeting @Tokyo Game Show Organizing Committee.

Taoyuan Township has produced several phenomenal best-selling VR games in a single year and has become one of the top three game console manufacturers in China. Naturally, the organizing committee has taken notice.

Soon, the organizing committee responded:

"We sincerely invite Taoyuan Township companies to participate in the exhibition."

In addition, "The Last Stand" is also popular overseas in many other forms.

The gray-imported game discs of "Final Defense" and the gray-imported game consoles of Taoyuan Shenyou have become hot commodities in various underground trading markets. In order to make money, many foreign businessmen hide the game discs in their clothes and carry them through customs, but they are caught.
The game's peripheral products were sold out instantly on online shopping platforms such as Amazon.
In some second-hand shops on the streets of Shibuya and Akihabara in Tokyo, "The Last Stand" peripheral T-shirts and zombie girl figurines purchased from China have also been sold at sky-high prices of tens of thousands of yen.

In addition, there are also many foreign players who are crazy about reading Chinese raw meat in order to successfully pass the game.

Even on YouTube, the number of clicks on Chinese teaching videos has begun to soar!
Foreign players who really couldn't bear to chew the raw meat registered on Weibo and went to Taoyuanxiang's dynamics to launch a petition:

"We need English please!"

(End of this chapter)