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

Chapter 410 Daddy Appears? First Meeting with Future Mother-in-Law (2-in-1 Order)

Just after coming out of the mall, Liu Mengyuan suddenly saw a strange middle-aged man.

She quietly tugged at the corner of Lu Yu's clothes, looking shocked and stunned.

At this moment, Liu Mengyuan's face was bewildered, her pupils dilated, her brows furrowed tightly, her eyes filled with surprise and disbelief. Her petite body trembled uncontrollably, her slender fingers tightly grasping Lu Yu's sleeves.

Lu Yu noticed her abnormality and hurriedly asked what was going on.

She said to Lu Yu in a trembling voice: "Look at that man, I feel like he is my father."

Lu Yu had occasionally heard about some of their family affairs from Liu Mengyuan before.

Liu Mengyuan's father, Pei Yu, ran away from home for unknown reasons when she was very young.

Lu Yu asked: "Are you sure you didn't see it wrong? After all, it's been so many years."

Liu Mengyuan thought about it seriously, shook his head and said, "Probably not. Although he looks much older than I remembered, I was deeply impressed by his face."

When Lu Yu heard this, his expression became serious and he nodded, "Then let's catch up and take a look."

As they got closer, they saw a middle-aged man with tied hair and an artistic and melancholic temperament wandering on the street. His face was indeed somewhat similar to the old photo in the frame in Liu Mengyuan's home.

He rubbed his eyes and asked, "Yuanyuan, are you dazzled? I haven't seen your father in years. Isn't it a bit arbitrary to recognize him so casually?"

Liu Mengyuan shook her head stubbornly, her almond-shaped eyes filled with tears, but a determined smile appeared at the corner of her mouth.

She took a deep breath and said suddenly, "No, it's him! Although he looks much older than before, my memory of that face is too deep to be mistaken!"

Before she finished speaking, she had already rushed towards the suspicious middle-aged man, shouting "Dad!"

Seeing this, Lu Yu was shocked and hurriedly followed.

They wandered around the busy streets of Tokyo, chasing the figure in twists and turns.

The man may have sensed that someone was chasing him closely, so he gradually quickened his pace. At crowded intersections, he would sometimes sneak into alleys, and sometimes pretend to stroll around to get by, trying his best to get rid of the two guys following him.

Liu Mengyuan ran while shouting, "Dad, it's me, I'm Yuanyuan, please don't go!"

But the man seemed to be deaf to the words and never turned around.

Just when they chased him to a quiet alley with few people, they saw the man suddenly speed up his pace and disappeared behind a corner in just three or two steps.

Lu Yu and Liu Mengyuan rushed there breathlessly, but saw only empty streets and no trace of people.

Liu Mengyuan leaned on Lu Yu's chest, her eyes red and she said disappointedly: "We are still a step too late..."

Lu Yu shook his head helplessly, and put one hand on her head to comfort her:
"Don't be too sad, maybe you really saw it wrong? Even if it really is your dad, we don't know why he's avoiding you now, and there's no point getting anxious and angry."

Liu Mengyuan pouted, tears trickling down her cheeks. "I think it's him. I'm so impressed by his appearance! It must be him. It must be him."

The two of them looked at each other in silence, only hearing the hustle and bustle of Tokyo's traffic and the occasional footsteps of passers-by coming from afar, which was particularly clear in the quiet alley.

Liu Mengyuan leaned dejectedly against Lu Yu's chest, the scene of her father running away from home replaying in her mind. Is life really so bleak and unpredictable?
Lu Yu kept patting the other person's shoulders to comfort him.

……

That night, Lu Yu was thinking about how to comfort Liu Mengyuan.

Just then, Shi Yi, the general manager of Youyi Company, knocked on the door to visit.

Shi Yi first exchanged some greetings and thanked Lu Yu for his help to Youyi Company during the Tokyo Game Show.

Lu Yu smiled and waved his hand, then asked, "Boss Shi, you came all the way here just to ask these questions, didn't you?"

Shi Yi said mysteriously, "Actually, I was asked by someone to ask you to condescend to meet someone."

Lu Yu looked hesitant. He didn't know anyone in Tokyo. What kind of person should he meet?

Shi Yi continued with a smile, "I suggest you go meet him. For the sake of your relationship with Miss Liu Mengyuan, the person you want to meet is none other than our Chairman Liu!"

Lu Yu was shocked: "Mother-in-law... Oh no, your chairman is also in Tokyo?"

Shi Yi nodded and said, "The Tokyo Game Show is a major event that will affect the performance of Liu's Interactive Entertainment Group, so the chairman naturally came in person."

He whispered in Lu Yu's ear:

"The chairman has noticed your help to Youyi Company, especially the revival of Youyi Park's VR game console, so she decided to invite you to a banquet to thank you.

Of course, I and some Youyi executives will also be there throughout the trip.”

Lu Yu thought about it and agreed.

By the way, it was his first time meeting his mother-in-law, and he really didn't know what to pay attention to, so he quickly searched the Internet for various questions such as "What should I pay attention to when meeting my mother-in-law for the first time?"

At the end, it’s all some clichés like dressing appropriately and paying attention to your image.

Lu Yu breathed a sigh of relief. Fortunately, Yuanyuan had just bought him some suitable suits, which came in handy!
"Should I ask Yuanyuan to come with us?"

"No need." Shi Yi shook his head. "The chairman means that this is a business thank-you banquet, so the young lady doesn't need to attend."

After hearing this, Lu Yu felt uneasy.

My goodness, he deliberately let his daughter avoid it. Could this be the Hongmen Banquet that the mother-in-law is holding to test her son-in-law?
……

That night, Shi Yi's luxury car stopped in front of "Berlin Diamond", the most famous Western restaurant in Tokyo.

This restaurant is located in the heart of Minato-ku, Tokyo. It features German Baroque style. The exterior walls are made of marble carved by sculptors over a century ago. Surrounded by exaggerated flowers and angels, it sparkles even in the night.

Lu Yu followed Shi Yi out of the car and couldn't help but marvel at the level of luxury.

They walked straight through the door, and the restaurant was even more magnificent and grand. The hall was surrounded by several-meter-high white marble columns, the tops of which were surrounded by gorgeous murals. In the center was a huge crystal chandelier, and under the light was a marble sculpture of a dancing girl, her figure graceful and beautiful as the light shone on her.

Shi Yi led Lu Yu along the red carpet toward the VIP box on the second floor. The aroma of food filled their air. Finally, they spotted Liu Lan, seated in the center of the main box. She was wearing a black business suit with a low neckline, revealing a white lace bra.

Her beautiful legs in black stockings are faintly visible, and her figure is exquisitely proportioned. Even though she is over 40 years old, she still exudes a mature and sexy charm.

Her makeup is delicate, with a thin layer of blush setting off her pretty face. The slightly upturned corners of her eyes make her almond-shaped eyes look very charming, and when her cherry lips are slightly opened, it is almost impossible to look away.

Lu Yu was stunned.

Wow, the mother and daughter look so alike, and Liu Lan is so young, she is like a mature version of Liu Mengyuan!
I thought to myself that if Liu Mengyuan looked like this in twenty years, I would have found a treasure. However, although Liu Lan's temperament seemed enchanting and charming at first glance, there was a chilling determination and wisdom in her eyes.

After they sat down opposite Liu Lan, Shi Yi began to introduce Lu Yu to the executives of Youyi Company sitting on both sides.

First up is Chen Lei, the head of the R&D center, a middle-aged, overweight man. His dark circles and greasy hair reveal that he is immersed in the hellish overtime schedule of game development.

Next came the head of the operations center, Ms. Chen Hui. Although she was over 40 years old, she had a look of decisiveness on her face.

Then there was Chris, the hardware R&D manager, a tall, thin young man with a blank expression.

At Liu Lan's signal, they each shook hands with Lu Yu tiredly and greeted him, unable to hide the embarrassment on their faces.

As the leaders of Youyi's self-developed game business, they had fought against Taoyuan Township several times before, and were defeated every time!

What's more, they were defeated in the first place. This time at the Tokyo Game Show, they were saved by Lu Yu's Taoyuanxiang Company. This was even more embarrassing!
Liu Lan noticed the expressions of his useless subordinates, raised his eyebrows, and sneered:

"Well, what's the big deal about making a bitter face in front of guests?"

Shi Yi quickly winked at his subordinates, and these executives had no choice but to smile at Lu Yu.
The pig kidney face was twisted into a shoe horn face!
"Haha, the seniors from Youyi...are quite humorous and funny."

Lu Yu was a carefree person, but occasionally, he would feel nervous when facing the intimidating Liu Lan. This was the first time his distinguished mother-in-law had hosted him, so he had to be careful with his words and actions!

……

Afterwards, Liu Lan invited Lu Yu to officially start the meal.

While eating, Liu Lan looked at Lu Yu.

As if to test the career ability of her future son-in-law, she couldn't help but become curious about the management of Taoyuan Township.

Especially the three aspects of corporate strategy, corporate operations management, and corporate personnel strategy.

So, after eating and drinking to their heart's content, Liu Lan gracefully put down her knife and fork, and looked at Lu Yu with a faint smile. Her shrewd eyes gleamed with a hint of cunning, and her cherry lips slowly opened:
"As the founder of a gaming company, what kind of plans do you have for your company's strategy? Can I hear your ideas?"

Faced with this question, Lu Yu's heart tightened.

Here it comes, is this the legendary test?
However, Lu Yu felt that he should be honest with him. Lying in front of such a shrewd person who had been in the business world for many years would undoubtedly be a crime of self-destruction!

After all, sincerity is the sure winner!

Lu Yu looked back at her with his head held high and his tone sincere:
"Well, it's like this, Mr. Liu. My company strategy is to govern by doing nothing and let nature take its course!
Good games always have their own market and don't need excessive packaging and promotion. I believe that as long as the team works hard, the product will naturally sell well."

Of course, the second half of the sentence is a sincere lie!

What he really wants is to bring the team down completely.

Liu Lan was slightly stunned, as if trying to digest the deep meaning of Lu Yu's words, and then asked again:
"How do you handle the company's daily operations? The gaming industry has always been incredibly stressful, and overtime is common. What are your thoughts on this?"

Lu Yu smiled and said without reservation:
"As for operations, of course, we let things take their own course. We don't force things on our employees; we let them make their own decisions based on their abilities. I personally prefer to respect the individuality of my employees, and I've never been one to exploit them!
Therefore, I never ask about project establishment and other matters, nor do I set KPIs. They can do whatever they want."

Liu Lan was stunned, and her phoenix eyes became more and more confused.

She concluded with a tough HR question:
"Xiao Lu, your company is growing in such a high-pressure industry. How should you plan your human resources strategy? Should you adopt a lean and capable approach to meet business challenges?"

Lu Yu was decisive and precise in his words:
"I can tell you responsibly that our Taoyuan Township's personnel strategy is exactly the opposite!
This brings us to our Taoyuan Township's proud "543 work system" and "reducing efficiency and increasing costs"!

Afterwards, Lu Yu counted on his fingers and explained to Liu Lan the various systems of his company as if they were his own treasures.

When talking about the "Leisure Daily King" and "Werewolf Killing" systems, Youyi's executives no longer live in Bengbu!

There was an uproar at the scene!
Chen Lei and other Youyi company executives all turned pale when they heard Lu Yu's straightforward answer.

How is it possible for such a lazy and confused guy to manage the company?
What’s even more polite is that the other party actually succeeded and completely destroyed the reputation of these veterans in the industry!
So, this kid came to Versailles on purpose today, right?
However, the expression on Liu Lan's face was unexpectedly strange.
She stared at Lu Yu's clear eyes for a long time, and then her mind suddenly flashed, and she nodded thoughtfully.

Perhaps, she saw in this seemingly frivolous young man a familiar yet extraordinary leadership quality.

"Governing by doing nothing is possible only for a man of integrity."

Liu Lan suddenly murmured to himself softly, his eyes became sharper and deeper, and his heart began to surge.

Xiao Lu's seemingly laissez-faire and seemingly chaotic management style is precisely the greatest stimulation of potential and ability!
As the saying goes, a thousand gold coins buy a horse's bones. Only by giving employees enough freedom can the potential of geniuses burst forth in this seemingly chaotic situation.
As he spoke, Liu Lan's eyes became more determined.

She suddenly stared at Lu Yu, as if she could see through the deep meaning between his words.

Yes, this method of appearing foolish while being wise is exactly what all business leaders have tried and tested!
Haha, this guy is really unpredictable.

Liu Lan smiled broadly, his heroic demeanor radiating a hint of dominance.

That's right!

He seems lazy and decadent on the surface, but actually he has amazing wisdom and strategy, right?
For example, in the battle between the three major domestic console manufacturers, he first let Longteng and Youyi fight each other in a melee, and when both sides were exhausted, he finally counterattacked and successfully won the market! What a shrewd man!
Lu Yu was choked by Liu Lan's sudden insightful analysis and could not help but blink in confusion, as if he did not understand what Liu Lan meant for a moment.

This...Mother-in-law, I really just want to lie down, so I told you the truth. What are you talking about?
The atmosphere was a little weird for a moment. The executives of Youyi looked at each other, as if they were secretly pondering the meaning of Liu Lan's words.

Hiss... They had never seen the chairman praise someone so much.

Perhaps what she values ​​is not only Taoyuan Township’s well-known technical strength, but more the wisdom and foresight of the founder behind it?
In that case, don't we have to follow the chairman's wishes and flatter this guy?

Shi Yi was a shrewd man after all. He was the first to raise his glass and stand up. "I think Mr. Lu's system is very humane. We at Youyi should actively learn from it. Don't you agree?"

(End of this chapter)