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

Chapter 424: Cat Ming's Turnaround (2 in 1 Order)

Soon, an unprecedented wave of enthusiasm began to gather in front of the Maozhiming flagship store. Passersby and diners alike were inevitably captivated by the imposing silver-white metal exterior, stopping to examine it closely.

"I suspect this is some new type of amusement facility? It looks like a small theme park!" A fat young man talked to his female companion.

"Then should we go and experience it? I heard that new and unique things often have great effects and can bring unexpected surprises!" The female companion said with longing, and couldn't wait to queue up to buy tickets.

At the same time, some old customers also joined the crowd. Before long, a long line of people heading to the motion sensor cabin emerged, stretching straight from the front of Mao Zhiming all the way to the distant street corner.

"Are they going to start charging admission? I'll go buy a ticket right away!" A chubby, disheveled middle-aged man clapped his hands repeatedly, appearing extremely excited.

"Hey, I wonder if this is only open to new customers? Can we old customers also experience it?"

Everyone was talking at once, the atmosphere was incredibly lively, and even those who had no interest in Mao Zhiming and were just passing by were caught up in the same curiosity and joined the long queue.

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On the other hand, some people are not so optimistic.

Zhao Gang, the marketing manager of the chain restaurant group under Longteng Group, frowned when he saw the new and unexpected innovation launched by Maozhiming.

Manager Zhao has always been cautious and experienced, and has been wary of Mao Zhiming, a rising star in the industry that has just begun to show its potential.

Now that I see them putting on such a ostentatious display, it’s hard to believe that this was just an unintentional act done on a whim.

"Could it be that Mao Zhiming has realized the difficulties in its business and can only come up with this kind of superficial trick to deceive customers?" He crossed his hands on his shoulders, his eyes full of suspicion and disdain.

"Forget it, no matter what their wishful thinking is, I will not let them get what they want easily!" The manager narrowed his eyes, raised the corners of his mouth slightly, and immediately began to deploy his own actions.

His first move was to publish a press release online that implicitly criticized Maozhiming, accusing it of straying from its core business and engaging in blind cross-border operations. This press release immediately sparked considerable controversy online.

“Is cat cafe going to start keeping secrets too?”

"I think they're probably just putting on a show, so they came up with this weird thing."

"Heh, Cat's Tea is almost gone, right? Now it has to rely on gimmicks to attract attention."

Netizens responded with mixed reactions, with some offering negative comments and outright sarcasm. It's easy to imagine that this attack has achieved its intended effect of fanning the flames.

However, Longteng Group's further actions were even more blatant and aggressive. Some of their restaurants even began to erect eye-catching billboards in front of their doors, making personal attacks on Mao Zhiming.

"Are you still wasting your money on Maozhiming? They are simply being forced into this kind of ridiculous marketing."

"Our service has always been based on word of mouth. We won't be like that cat cafe that uses some pretentious things to deceive customers!"

This kind of advertising slogan, which is full of malice between the lines, has undoubtedly caused great damage to the brand image of Maozhiming.

Even more damning, Longteng Group even invited some internet celebrities to organize a public debate on the topic of "the harm consumers suffer from the blurred marketing of the restaurant industry." Naturally, the debate included direct criticism of Mao Zhiming and mockery.

Faced with such fierce criticism, even some of Mao Zhiming's regular customers began to waver. They couldn't help but have more doubts and suspicions about Mao Zhiming's new mysterious motion sensing cabin.

"What's going on? Is there really something fishy going on?"

"I've always felt like this cat cafe has been going downhill lately. Is it going to fail now?"

"No, I still like it here. Don't listen to those rumors, let's wait and see!"

Amidst this turbulent and suspicious atmosphere, the long lines waiting outside the sensory cabin showed no sign of abating. On the contrary, the intensifying negative public opinion only made those trendy men and women, who always seek novel and exciting experiences, even more eager to try them out.

"Hey, I don't believe those rumors! Look, the line is almost stretching across the street. It shows that this family is quite wealthy."

"Yes, yes! If there really is something fishy, ​​then we can go and experience it ourselves and find out. After all, trusting your own eyes is more reliable than believing any rumors!"

……

A strong curiosity and desire for knowledge quickly spread among the crowd.

Although rumors have aroused suspicion, more people are deeply attracted by this unexpected operation. They can't wait to find out for themselves and see what exactly Mao Zhiming is doing.

Even though the negative publicity surrounding Longteng Group had reached its peak, the lines of people waiting to experience the Dream World cabin remained unaffected. On the contrary, as the invective and skepticism intensified, people's desire to understand this unsolved mystery grew even stronger.

"Isn't it just a novelty? Being scolded like this makes people even more curious!" A young man in trendy clothes said to the crowd in front of him without any hesitation.

"That's right, I love this kind of marketing method that makes people's situation worse and worse! Look, doesn't it make people want to experience it even more!" The female companion next to him clapped her hands excitedly, her beautiful eyes sparkling with anticipation.

At that moment, Manager Zhao sat at his desk, his face as gloomy as the sky before a storm. He had never imagined that his carefully planned negative marketing campaign would completely backfire and become a successful word-of-mouth promotion for Mao Zhiming.

"It's unbelievable! What on earth are these guys planning?" He slammed his fist on the desk, his emotions more excited than ever before.

But it does not matter!

Anyway, once the guests truly experience the shortcomings of the somatosensory cabin, word of mouth will collapse!
Manager Zhao felt a little relieved.

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When the guests who had been waiting in line for a long time finally got the chance to experience the Dream Cabin one by one, the Maozhiming main store was immediately enveloped in an atmosphere of excitement and laughter.

As the hatch slowly opens for each new customer, they are greeted not by the depths of the unknown, but by a dazzling and wondrous encounter. The landscape is as splendid as a dreamscape, replete with vibrant colors and bizarre and exaggerated imagery.

On a city night after get off work, the Maozhiming Dream World Experience Hall is bustling with people, and an endless stream of guests have walked through the many dream doors.

The first is Mr. Zhan, a 35-year-old office worker. He had just laid down in the dream cabin, but he never expected to fall into the ruins of fire and smoke in the next second.

"Oh my God, where is this place?" Mr. Zhan looked around at the steel jungle in confusion, the roar of gunfire echoing in his ears.

At that moment, a gigantic interstellar spaceship slowly descended overhead, like a giant steel beast that obscured the sky. Mr. Zhan stared in amazement as a team of fully armed silver warriors bravely stepped out onto the deck.

"Welcome to the City of Rebirth, Earth's last hope!" The leading officer was a remarkable figure, his upright posture exuding an air of unwavering steadfastness. Mr. Zhan's blood boiled; he truly was the last human survivor! From this moment on, he fought shoulder to shoulder with these brave interstellar warriors, carving a narrow path through the hail of bullets and slicing his way to survival.

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Next door to the Dream World cabin, a 16-year-old high school girl named Sakurada was caught in a completely different dream. She was seen wearing a white puffy princess dress, surrounded by a group of loyal knights.

"Your Highness, evacuate quickly!" The young knight commander was panicked because a large-scale rebellion suddenly broke out in the castle.

Sakurada opened his eyes wide and trembled as he realized that those enemies were all living, threatening skeletal warriors!
At the critical moment, a mysterious and heroic warrior suddenly appeared. In her peripheral vision, she wielded a gleaming Yamata scythe, which spun and chopped at the bone demon soldiers with lightning speed!
"Come with me!" A gentle female voice came from under the warrior's mask, pulling Sakurada out of the encirclement.

Sakurada looked closely and found that she was actually a girl of the same age, but with skills as a real ninja! The two of them became friends of life and death as they fought and galloped along the way.

In another dream cabin next door, 63-year-old Ah San was dreaming about his long-cherished rural dream. Ah San was sitting in the yard of a small wooden house, enjoying the gentle breeze and the fragrance of flowers. Next door, Old Man Qu was picking vegetables by the ridge of a field.

"Hey, Asan! Come and try the new pumpkin I planted, it's so sweet!" Old Man Qu shouted cheerfully, holding a large bundle of freshly picked vegetables in his hand.

Ah San quickly stood up and went to greet them. Seeing the familiar village scene, a wave of warmth welled up in his heart. At that moment, he felt as if he had traveled back to his hometown twenty years ago, where everything was so simple and warm.

Just as he was reveling in this nostalgic feeling for his hometown, a bell rang from a distance, drawing nearer and nearer. Ah San looked in the direction of the sound and saw a marching band of elementary school students slowly approaching.

"It's time to go home from school, my dear Asan!" This group of lovely children held up trumpets, flutes and drums and greeted Asan enthusiastically.

Asan unexpectedly discovered that these people were their childhood playmates!

Ah San was so happy that he couldn't stop smiling. He finally experienced the long-lost bustle and excitement. The villagers rushed out of their homes to join in this warm New Year celebration.
In this way, all sorts of fantastic dreams unfolded within the cabin, giving everyone a unique physical and mental experience. By the time the dream ended, many people were so immersed in it that they didn't want to wake up for a long time.

As soon as he emerged from the dream cabin, Mr. Zhan was filled with excitement. "This is incredible! It's like I'm reliving the entire Jedi counterattack all over again. It's absolutely electrifying!" He couldn't help but rub his hands together, his muscles flexing.

Sakurada's cheeks flushed with excitement, and she blushed shyly: "Tonight I can fully embrace my princess dream! That ninja girl is so cool!"

Old Ah San, however, rubbed his hands together with a beaming expression, exclaiming repeatedly, "Ah, I've finally returned to my hometown in my dream. I recognize every detail of our village! Even the village chief looks exactly the same!"

A constant stream of delighted guests like these spread the fame of the Cat's Dream World Experience Center through word of mouth. The site also sparked a frenzy of discussion online, with various dream sharing and reviews flooding major forums and social media platforms.

"How should I put it? Although there is a twist at the end of the dream, I don't hate this twist!"

"It's so awesome! After seeing my friends' sharing, I really want to experience it!"

"It's so cool! It's not as simple as I imagined! It's said to be a combination of reality and fiction. It's very realistic and immersive!"

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Soon, a long line formed in front of the Cat's Tea Shop, including senior citizens, office workers, and students. Tourists from all corners of the world also flocked to the shop just to witness the breathtaking and incomparable dream experience.

In a flash, this unassuming Dream World Experience Hall became a world-renowned internet-famous check-in spot, bustling with people and bustling with activity. When the proprietress, Lin Ming, saw this unprecedented boom, her pretty face was filled with surprise and pride.

"I didn't expect that our little idea would be so popular!" She covered her mouth and chuckled, her eyes filled with unconcealable joy.

"Well, it seems the current scale is no longer enough. After this busy period is over, I decided to open a few more branches in the city, so that more people can experience the fun of the Cat's Dream World!"

As the founder, Lin Ming's lofty ambitions slowly coalesced at this moment. She wanted to keep this inspiring dream alive!

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Elsewhere, at the Longteng Restaurant Group headquarters, Marketing Director Zhao Gang clutched his forehead, his face utterly bewildered. He, known for his brilliance, had previously gone to great lengths to bring down the Cat Dream World, deploying numerous tactics to entangle his opponent.

But who could have foreseen that the other party would cunningly outmaneuver them with a fantastical dream experience? For a time, Long Teng's branches were deserted, while Mao Zhi Ming was bustling with customers. Zhang Liming never imagined that his marketing strategy would only make the other party famous and severely damage Long Teng's own business.

"We've completely lost, completely!" Zhao Gang pounded his desk, gritting his teeth. His conceited face was now filled with embarrassment and despair. "How could I not see through the schemes of that old fox Lu Yu?!"

Lu Yu is the boss of Mao Zhiming and Mr. Pei’s arch-enemy.

Before long, Lu Yu, with his extraordinary creativity and courage, rose rapidly to prominence with the brilliant idea of ​​Cat's Tea. This time, Zhao Gang not only suffered a loss but also felt ridiculed, which filled him with resentment.

Recalling that not long ago, didn’t Chairman Pei Shengnan also fall to Lu Yu? That time, Lu Yu also defeated the old restaurant with unexpected innovative ideas, causing the Longteng chain enterprise to be in a state of panic.

He was depressed for a while, but when he thought that their chairman Pei Shengnan was also defeated by Lu Yu, he didn't feel so bad anymore. He couldn't help but admire Lu Yu even more!

However, things are not that simple. If Lin Ming wants to expand, the business war between him and Mao Zhiming has just begun!
……

Looking at the dream data continuously transmitted on the big screen in front of him, Taoyuan Township's technical director Chu Xiong couldn't help but rub his hands excitedly.

"These data are really good news for us to develop a new generation of open world games!" He was delighted, and his angular face was full of pride.

Chu Xiong quickly operated on the keyboard while explaining incessantly: "You see, as long as we use the brain scanner developed by our company for the dream cabin, we can highly reproduce the various sensory experiences of players in their dreams."

Vivid pictures of physiological data trends flashed on the big screen, and Chu Xiong looked at them and talked about them incessantly as if he were telling them about his treasures.

"The dynamic brainwave line graph here reflects the player's current mental state; and this one provides high-resolution muscle and nerve feedback data, allowing us to accurately simulate the movements in dreams. Not to mention the high-definition iris tracking results, which provide us with valuable firsthand information for recreating the visual impact of dreams!"

Chu Xiong explained each piece of data in detail, revealing his confidence and enthusiasm for this technology. As a seasoned game designer, he had long seen the value of this rare dream data to their next generation of games.

"Look, based on this neural and muscle feedback data, the player's dream experience is incredibly realistic! They gallop on horseback, perform martial arts, and swing their swords in their dreams—everything feels just as real as it does in real life."

Chu Xiong spoke incessantly to his programmers, his eyes sparkling behind his lenses:
"Analysis of brainwave data reveals that even in dreams, players experience a range of emotions, including high anxiety, fear, anger, and happiness. In other words, with this precise biological data, we can simulate incredibly realistic virtual experiences in the game!"

"So, with this precious batch of dream data, our next open-world game will offer an unprecedentedly immersive experience! Whether it's the thrill of battle or the warmth of peacetime, our players will be 100% immersed!"

Chu Xiong said this and took another look at the visualized brain wave data, and his blood began to boil in his eyes.

"Great! With this dream data as a foundation, we'll soon be able to bring players an unparalleled, top-tier open-world gaming experience! It'll truly blend the virtual world with reality, making gaming no longer just a game, but a whole new life experience!"

(End of this chapter)