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

Chapter 430: The first technical demonstration trailer of "Never Night" is online, and the whole network is confused

After several days of team-building travel to visit famous mountains and rivers across the country, Lu Yu and others finally returned to the company.

In response to the various technological achievements in recent days, Chu Xiong, Mo Xiaoxuan, Hua Wu and other team members have proposed to make a beautiful promotional video to showcase the selling point of "real-time collection of geographic data models, allowing users to visit famous mountains and rivers in the game."

But when Lu Yu heard this, he expressed his disagreement on the spot.

What Lu Yu was thinking in his heart was that he must not let the expectations for this promotional video be too high!
So, he tried to trick his team members into taking the promotion in a strange direction!
"No, we can't expose our cards so bluntly!"

Lu Yu looked around and saw that everyone looked confused, so he slowly explained:
"Do you know who our competitor is in the virtual reality field? It's Sony's audio and video division!"

"You all know that Sony is incredibly cunning. They'll definitely be keeping a close eye on our every move. If we reveal our technical solution in advance, wouldn't that give them an opportunity to exploit us?"

After hearing this, everyone looked at each other in confusion and beat their chests and stamped their feet:

"It has to be Mr. Lu. If Mr. Lu hadn't reminded us, we would have almost missed the big thing!"

Mo Xiaoxuan asked tentatively: "Then how should we shoot this promotional video?"

Lu Yu's expression straightened, and he snorted with insight into yin and yang:
"So, our breakthrough lies in finding a way to hide our advantages and instead highlight some seemingly exaggerated and bizarre gimmicks that are not actually our core technologies."

"Only in this way can we attract attention while concealing our presence and preventing our competitors from doing the opposite!"

At this point, Lu Yu's expression suddenly brightened, and he slammed the table and stood up: "As for the specific promotional plan, you can discuss it. You are all old employees, I trust you!"

Several core members looked at each other and hurriedly analyzed Lu Yu's possible real thoughts in the conference room.

Soon, a brilliant idea was gradually put forward and polished!
Everyone started talking about this point, and the atmosphere gradually became more lively.

Chu Xiong simply took out a small notebook and scribbled down everyone's ideas. With just a few strokes, he had sketched out a unique outline.

The idea of ​​a very innovative and funny promotional video has taken shape.

The core of this is to package and render the development team's recent experience of exploring famous mountains and rivers in a reasonable, exaggerated and humorous way, so that ordinary people can have sincere curiosity and expectations about this extremely challenging new virtual reality work.

At the same time, since the content of the promotional video is actually just a "copy" of the game demo rather than the core technical content, it has played a good role in concealing and confusing its competitor Sony.

But then again, what really attracts people is the creativity and quality of the promotional video itself.

When the draft of the promotional video was brought to Lu Yu's desk, he couldn't help but open his eyes wide in surprise.

"Oh? My God, it seems that you young people have magnified and fermented my thoughts infinitely!"

Lu Yu smiled and shook his head. The draft had the words "Fusion of Virtual and Reality? Re-creation of Reality" written on it. At the back, a series of hilarious scenes and plot points were densely packed:
"The opening scene shows several developers wandering through a misty mountain, VR headsets in hand, bewildered, and mistaken for wandering spirits by local villagers."

"Then there's a fight scene where Chu Xiong wields his keyboard as a weapon, engaging in hand-to-hand combat with a giant lizard. The two sides engage in a back-and-forth exchange of blows."

"Then there's Mo Xiaoxuan, who's mistaken for an immortal, and has countless fans unaware of his own existence. And there's Hua Wu, who possesses a unique skill: her hands can solidify mountain streams and create three-dimensional shapes."

These comedic plot points make people laugh, and at the same time, they also generate endless imagination and curiosity about this game that completely digitizes the natural landscape.

"Very good! Let's do it!" Lu Yu clapped his hands in approval.
It’s a wonder such an awkward and incomprehensible promotional video can become popular!
So, he continued to fool people!

"Please work hard and film it well! The entire gaming community will be extremely excited and interested in our VR game that incorporates 'nature elements'!"

In this way, Lu Yu's unique "confusing" strategy once again achieved complete success.

The next few weeks will be the development team's "mastery" time.

Everyone was working very hard, not wanting to miss any interesting moments in the filming of the promotional video.

Sometimes, Chuxiong worked day and night on the keyboard, and after creating a lifelike effect of the Namtso Lake, he happily sang in the office;
Sometimes, after Mo Xiaoxuan created a unique tree shape nestled in a rock crevice, he would tirelessly carve and polish it until a faint cracked texture appeared in the sunlight;
Sometimes, after weaving a geometric lake waterfall, Hua Wu proudly performed a superb dance in front of the camera.
The office was filled with an excited atmosphere. Under Lu Yu's overall coordination and planning, a promotional video with excellent visuals and plot was finally ready.

……

Afterwards, the technical demonstration trailer of "Never Night", a new Xianxia somatosensory cabin game about Taoyuan Township, was officially launched online.
The promotional video is eye-catching from the very beginning! The picture is of a mountain peak surrounded by fog. The shadows of a group of young people in strange costumes are vaguely visible, holding VR helmets with different expressions.

"Hey! Where are you guys from?" The simple shouts of several villagers came from not far away.

The leader, Chu Xiong, frowned, picked up the keyboard in his hand, and waved it with a ferocious look.

"Look at them, are they going to fight?" The villagers looked at each other in confusion, thinking it was just a few wandering ghosts messing around. At that moment, Chu Xiong suddenly "clicked" twice on the keyboard, and a shocking scene unfolded!
In the fog, a huge dinosaur lizard slowly appeared! It had thick skin, sharp silver teeth, and shiny scales all over its body, which was really intimidating.

"Scared?" The villagers were so frightened by the sudden appearance of the beast that they nearly lost their souls. The scene erupted in flames. Chu Xiong, keyboard in hand, engaged the giant lizard in a fierce battle.
"Roar, beast! Let's see who is the king of this virtual world!"

Chu Xiong wielded his keyboard like a peerless martial arts master in a novel, his presence imposing. The two engaged in a thrilling battle atop the mountaintop, their battle filled with smoke and blood.

At this critical juncture, a powerful commentary sounded:
"Nightless, a fusion of reality and virtuality, recreating reality! We will use unparalleled cutting-edge technology to restore the beautiful mountains and rivers of reality and capture all the wonderful sights and creatures of nature."

As the commentary began to sound, the scene in the promotional video suddenly changed and switched to another emerald green plateau lake.

I saw a handsome young man in a white robe named Mo Xiaoxuan sitting cross-legged with his hands clasped together and a peaceful look on his face.

"Senior, you possess unparalleled magical skills. Could you please teach me a few?" Not far away, a group of young martial arts disciples with braids knelt beside him.

Mo Xiaoxuan was completely oblivious to these misunderstandings. He simply smiled calmly and then gently pressed on the lake surface, and a breathtaking scene unfolded:
In an instant, the mirror-like surface of the lake suddenly froze, like an endless crystal curtain, sparkling with colorful light!
On the lake surface, thousands of tiny ripples suddenly coalesced, forming countless vibrant blooming flowers, like a giant 3D scroll suddenly unfolding before your eyes!
"Ah? This, this is such a great magical power?"

Everyone was amazed and stunned for a moment, deeply impressed by this wonderful craftsmanship.

……

At that moment, in another mountain range, a beautiful young woman, holding a digital tablet, was striding briskly beside a mountain stream. She was dressed in a green shirt with a colorful ribbon tied around her waist, fluttering in the wind, and she looked graceful and charming.

The sleek, digital "magic board" wielding the magic board is none other than Hua Wu from the development team. As she freely sketches across the stream with a stylus, the ripples and shimmering water come alive.
Even more astonishing was the fact that she then danced with exquisite grace, creating a series of magnificent underwater scenes: sparkling ripples in the stream, fish dancing, and lush green rocks. Her graceful steps on the water were like a fairy descending to earth!
The commentary sounded again at this time:
"With advanced algorithmic models and cutting-edge technology, we at No Nights will leverage the development team's on-site location data to faithfully recreate the world and everything in it, allowing you to fully experience its magical charm!"

Seeing the astonished villagers standing by, Hua Wu couldn't help but smile triumphantly, waving the digital tablet with a dashing gesture. The stream instantly solidified into geometric shapes, which aroused envy.

Finally, in the open field of vision, a group of mottled figures suddenly appeared. It turned out to be a group of wild animals wandering on the grassland! Several peacocks spread their feathers and danced gracefully;
The lion lay lazily, yawning from time to time.

It all seemed to be right before our eyes, so vivid that it instantly transported us to the vastness of nature, becoming one with all things. Amidst this awe-inspiring scene, the words "End" of the promotional video suddenly appeared.

……

The release of the promotional video sparked heated discussion and controversy across the internet, with people expressing their opinions and thoughts on various forums, online forums, and social media platforms.

The first to bear the brunt are those Taoyuan Township's black fans and water armies:
"Fuck you! What the hell are you bastards thinking, screenwriter? Are you shooting a game trailer or a martial arts fantasy film?"

"It's just, it's outrageous! Using the keyboard like a sword and performing stunts on the number pad, what kind of idiotic operation is this?"

"Oh my god, are the developers crazy? VR helmets are playing formation battles? The whole plot is really confusing!"

In contrast, a group of veteran Taoyuanxiang fans appear to be more humble and tolerant:
"Hey, I think Taoyuan Township's technical demonstration this time is pretty good. It looks quite fresh and interesting. This company's promotional videos have always been in this style, so it's not too out of the ordinary, right?"

"As a long-time fan of Taoyuanxiang, I have every confidence in the new game. Mr. Lu always surprises people with his work, and who knows what new tricks he'll come up with this time. Let's wait and see!"

"Taoyuanxiang never disappoints. I feel that the visual experience this time is even better. I give a thumbs up to Mr. Lu's production team! I look forward to the sequel!"

……

Most passers-by directly call it a "mysterious work":
"I always feel that there is a lack of logic. I am confused and don't understand what this is trying to do."

"It's so weird, the plot makes no sense, and I can't figure out the director's true intentions."

"When I saw the prelude, I thought it was a martial arts film, but suddenly it's got everything: technology, fantasy, realism. Which one is going to go for?"

Meanwhile, Sony's die-hard fans were gloating over the misfortune, fiercely criticizing Lu's new product:
"Wow, that's amazing, Mr. Lu. Are you paying tribute to your former professional career?"

"Oh my, what a blessing! Is the director planning to go down the path of immortality? Could the monk interface be included in the next installment?"

"It's just a small production company like this, and it's turned into a "A Chinese Odyssey" parody show. Did you laugh so hard that you cried?"

Across the entire Internet, negative voices were rampant, causing an uproar!
……

However, Lu Yu, who was sitting in the company's senior office, had a confident smile on his face and his eyes narrowed into a line.

He happily picked up the espresso at hand, took a sip leisurely, and his face was full of satisfaction.

He put down his coffee cup, leaned back, crossed his arms behind his head, and looked out the French window at the street scene opposite. He said:
Hum, hum, hum.
The plan goes through!
Seeing that the secretary next to him was about to speak, he raised a finger and waved it, signaling the other party to shut up for the time being.

After saying this, he proudly let out a long roar towards the sky, then quickly walked to the floor-to-ceiling window and looked at the hustle and bustle of traffic below.

When the employees saw Lu Yu's expression, they were worried and looked at each other.

Everyone was secretly thinking: Did we really misunderstand Mr. Lu's true intentions? Was there no need to shoot a promotional video at all?
Just then, the company's vice president Liu Mengyuan walked into the office.

Seeing everyone's worried faces, she couldn't help but frown. She looked in the direction of the voice and saw Lu Yu looking complacent, which made her even more confused.

"What's the matter? What's wrong with you guys?" Liu Mengyuan put her hands on her hips and asked Lu Yu.

The employees finally came to their senses and became excited when they saw Liu Mengyuan coming.

They walked over quickly and whispered something in her ear.

When Liu Mengyuan heard this, her eyes lit up and her mouth opened slightly, as if she understood something.

"Oh, so that's how it is!"

She clapped her hands lightly, then looked at the confused employees next to her and explained with a smile:
"Don't worry, everyone. Mr. Lu's actions this time have a deeper meaning. Ahem, in short, he's creating a warm-up phase for our new game to become a 'hit'!"

Everyone looked at each other, confused. Seeing this, Liu Mengyuan coughed a few times and began to tell the story:
"As you all know, in the past period of time, we have often been overwhelmed by the blockbuster works of major competitor game companies.

Starting with Tenghui's "Dog Girl Paradise Adventure," they often bombard their releases with all sorts of hype marketing. However, it's this type of marketing that often leaves our game companies with nowhere to rely on for their new products.

"So this time, Lu Yu planned to strike first and create a mysterious atmosphere online, creating a 'mysterious work'. Naturally, this would cause an uproar and a wave of doubts at first, but this would actually attract more attention.

You see, we've now managed to fill the entire internet with speculation about our new game!"

"Of course, the current controversy is just the first step. Next, we need to slowly guide public opinion, continue to prolong this heat, and then push forward

Liu Mengyuan coughed lightly and continued to explain: "Next, we will take the second step. This step requires you from the Public Relations Department to play an important role."

She looked around, her eyes lingering on each employee for a moment, and said earnestly:
"We need to continue to guide heated discussions online and maintain this atmosphere of mystery. You need to instill some 'rumors' in major forums, hinting that our new game will have unprecedented plot settings, so that everyone remains highly curious about its content and selling points."

"At the same time, we should also appropriately reveal some 'breaking news', such as updates on existing R&D progress. As long as we control the degree of detail, we can continue to increase the popularity day by day."

When Liu Mengyuan said this, his tone suddenly changed and he laughed happily:
"Once we've hyped up the new game, we'll unveil it as a 'blockbuster'. Wouldn't that completely captivate players around the world? This is Lu Yu's meticulous planning!"

Everyone burst into tears instantly:

You are worthy of being Mr. Lu’s girlfriend, and you are the one who knows him best!

(End of this chapter)