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

Chapter 431: Mao Zhiming's New Business! (2-in-1 Order)

That evening, after Liu Mengyuan issued the order, the PR department staff sprang into action. They opened various gaming forums, online forums, and social media platforms, waiting for an opportunity to spread "explosive information" and "rumors" online.

In a trendy gaming community, an account with a mysterious ID named "Jiuxuan Prophet" suddenly became active on the forum.

"I heard that Taoyuanxiang's new game, Nightless, will have a brand new 'Mystic System' that allows players to freely cast spells in the game! It won't just be a simple keyboard tap, players will actually be able to manipulate spells! The live action capture will perfectly recreate all the magic casting movements, which is awesome!"

A nearby netizen nicknamed "Crazy Martial God" saw this and was immediately extremely curious: "What? Is this true? It's like I really traveled through the world of immortal heroes? Even an old Taoyuan player like me is intrigued!"

"Nine Mysterious Prophet" quickly followed up:
"Wow, that's impressive! This is a rumor I heard from an insider, and it's absolutely credible! Furthermore, there's also talk of the new game introducing a 'gravitational field simulation physics engine,' meaning that every combat scene will incorporate concepts like mass and gravity! Combat will be a culmination of both power and beauty! Isn't this news shocking enough?"

The "Crazy Martial God" nearly died upon seeing this. "Oh my god! If that's the case, wouldn't the fighting have to be extremely realistic? Experiencing the thrill of combat firsthand? I'm already looking forward to it!"

At this moment, someone else posted on Tieba:
"Let me tell you the inside story—that new game is truly impressive. Not only does it incorporate a spell physics engine, but it's also collaborating with several sci-fi blockbusters! Wow, you won't believe it! Even top-tier productions like Avatar are included. The opening scene features a battle on Pandora! President Lu is currently discussing potential collaborations."

Immediately, comments flooded in from netizens: "Pandora? That's so exciting! Tell me how the collaboration is going?"

"If we really get the Avatar license, we'll be in a safe place! We'll be able to play with those world-class, large-scale production scenes. Only those who have played it will know!"

"But on second thought, it's no wonder the company is so secretive about this kind of big news. They've done a good job of keeping it secret; if it were revealed, they'd probably get a lot of flak."

In the blink of an eye, all kinds of "inside revelations" sprang up like mushrooms after rain and spread wildly on the Internet.

Many veteran players were also thoroughly intrigued, and they posted comments one after another: "Taoyuan Township is doing this, it seems that this time they are preparing for a big move!"

"This is no longer a small production. The public information is so tempting, but the inside story is actually even more intense!"

At the same time, a certain popular anchor's live broadcast room was also targeted by employees. A mysterious viewer kept giving generous tips, which finally caught the anchor's attention.

"Thank you xxx for the generous reward! I didn't expect you to be so enthusiastic. Do you have anything to say? I'm here to give you some light, so just say it!"

The mysterious viewer immediately revealed the "inside information" in the comment section:
"Streamer, have you heard about the upcoming release of Taoyuan Township's latest masterpiece? Insiders revealed that the new game will not only feature a top-tier physics engine, but will also boast unprecedented levels of realistic combat. Even spells will be freely cast, allowing players to unleash their magic at will! Capturing the entire action sequence live is absolutely mind-blowing!"

The streamer saw the comments and was instantly intrigued: "Wow, that sounds like a truly explosive new work! Taoyuanxiang has always been known for its dark horses. If it really reaches this level, it will definitely spark a revolution!"

"I also heard that in addition to its own top-notch quality, the new work will also collaborate with several sci-fi blockbusters! Super IPs like Avatar and The Lord of the Rings are included, and the visuals and scenes are going to be amazing!"

"No way, you know the inside story?" The anchor was deeply shocked.
As the anchor's live broadcast room was completely ignited by "inside information", the barrage began to scroll wildly, and more netizens joined in the speculation and discussion about the new work.
In this way, under the tireless efforts of the PR team, the "mystery" of Lu's new game has become increasingly intense, and the popularity has continued to escalate online. The various "leaks" surrounding it have become more and more tempting, whetting the appetite of players.
As the rumors spread, the public opinion storm that Taoyuan Township had been caught up in was quickly reversed!

……

At Sony headquarters, Gunpei Yokoi was sitting in his office, staring at the computer screen with a gloomy expression.

"Impossible, how is this possible?" Yokoi pounded the table with his hands, staring at the screen as if he wanted to stare a hole in it.

Just now, he had just finished reading the latest online discussions and rumors about Lu Yu's new work, and the shock almost overwhelmed him.

Who could have imagined that the new game from Taoyuanxiang, which had already been criticized for its poor quality, would cause such a shocking reversal online within a few days?
Various incredible news continued to come out, pointing out that Lu Games had cooperated with many top blockbusters, including The Lord of the Rings and Avatar. There were also reports that the new work would have a top-notch physics engine and a free casting system, with an unprecedented degree of realism.

Within a matter of days, Lu Yu's new game was hyped as a luxurious, groundbreaking, and revolutionary gaming masterpiece. Players were captivated by the revelations, their initial negative impressions completely reversed, and instead, their expectations were aroused.

"Damn Lu Yu, he must have done it on purpose!" Yokoi's eyes were red and he muttered to himself with gritted teeth.

As a veteran in the gaming industry, he was clearly aware that all of this was a carefully orchestrated marketing scheme by Lu Yu. Taking advantage of the public's confusion regarding the ratings for Taoyuan Township's new game, Lu Yu deliberately released some extremely mysterious "explosions," sparking the curiosity and anticipation of the vast majority of players.

"A small company in Taoyuan Township has actually learned such cunning marketing tricks! How abominable!"

Yokoi slammed his fist on the table, causing several documents to fall to the floor. He recalled the time when Lu Yu humiliated him in the conference room, and he was even more furious.

"Well done, Lu Yu! You've played a brilliant game! First, you released a low score, causing the world to be extremely disappointed in you. Then, you revealed this shocking news, bewitching everyone. What a cunning and sinister tactic!"

Yokoi covered his eyes with his hands, painfully imagining Lu Yu's extremely smug expression at this moment. He saw the image of Lu Yu in his mind: a sinister old fox-like face, with a cold smile at the corner of his mouth, as if a trick had succeeded, looking down at him condescendingly.

"Hahahaha, Yokoi-kun, you've really underestimated my Lu Yu's abilities! Are you fooled by my carefully planned 'mystery marketing'?" The imaginary Lu Yu laughed sinisterly, his eyes flashing with a cunning look.

In his fantasy, Lu Yu laughed heartily, his eyes growing increasingly sinister and menacing, sending shivers down his spine. Then, the illusion suddenly expanded, and Lu Yu's grinning face expanded infinitely before Yokoi, nearly swallowing him whole.
"Damn it! It's really damned Lu Yu! I will never let you succeed!" Heng Jing slapped his cheek hard, his eyes suddenly firmed up. He took a deep breath and cheered up again.

"I'll find someone to come up with a foolproof plan to completely ruin your enthusiasm for this fire! We'll see!"

……

At this time, Liu Mengyuan was taking a rare nap alone in the garden in front of the company.

She was half lying on the swing, swaying gently, and beautiful memories of her past travels emerged in her mind.

At that time, she traveled to many beautiful places along the way. Every time she arrived at a place, she would use the game's shooting technology to record all the environmental scenery in the real world. Then, when she dreamed at night, the team would render these real scenes into her dreams.

"Well, I remember when we were in Colorful Yunnan, the team rendered an entire colorful forest into my dreams. Once inside, I felt as if I were there, immersed in that magnificent world. Once in Emei, they rendered the entire Mount Emei, allowing me to experience the meaning of 'spirited grandeur' in my dreams. And as for Jiuzhaigou, they rendered every last bit of the lake and mountain scenery into my dreams. It was so beautiful and dreamy!" Liu Mengyuan, arms wrapped around the swing chain, eyes slightly closed, reminiscing with delight about the experience. That unique dreamlike feeling of being present in reality yet transcending it truly has a unique charm.

"Wait, it seems our technology can also develop some new application scenarios!"

Liu Mengyuan suddenly opened his eyes and became alert.

Didn’t Lu Yu always teach her to draw inferences from one instance? Now this was her chance, right?
She jumped off the swing and ran excitedly into the office.

Soon, Liu Mengyuan gathered Chu Xiong, Zhang Fan, Mao Wuyong, and other employees. She spoke eloquently about her new idea: "Do you remember? In order to make my dream experience as realistic as possible, we developed a technology to bring the real environment into the virtual world."

Chu Xiong nodded in understanding. "That's right. We've collected inspiration from many places and are bringing the scenery there into your dreams, so you can get an immersive experience."

"It suddenly occurred to me that perhaps we could develop a new business for Mao Zhi Ming based on this!" Liu Mengyuan said excitedly, "Why not launch a 'dream customization' service, allowing customers to experience any dream scene they desire!"

"Oh? That sounds like it has a lot of potential!" Zhang Fan's eyes lit up, and he scratched his chin in thought: "For example, some customers may be eager to visit a distant foreign country. We can completely capture the environment there in advance, and then render it into their dreams, allowing them to experience it for themselves in their dreams."

"That's right!" Liu Mengyuan clapped his hands in approval. "Not only that, we can even let customers experience any imaginary environment in their dreams! As long as they have any dream scene in their minds, we can render it according to their imagination."

"For example, if a client dreams of having their own private sky garden, we'll create a dream garden floating in the clouds. Another client dreams of living in an underwater world, so we'll create a vibrant and colorful underwater kingdom for them. As long as the client pays, we can let them experience any scene in their dreams!"

Hearing this, Mao Wuyong was also deeply attracted: "This is a great idea! If it succeeds, Mao Zhiming will be able to open a new door to dreams for customers and take them to experience unprecedented wonderful experiences."

“And this is the safest way.”

Chu Xiong suddenly said: "We only need to import the virtual scene, and customers can experience it carefree in their dreams. Compared with actually taking them to dangerous foreign lands, this method is definitely more worry-free and labor-saving."

"You all make sense," Liu Mengyuan nodded, confidently saying, "It's settled then. We'll get started right away and create this new 'Dream Customization' service for Mao Zhiming! Let's allow more customers to experience their longed-for scenes in their dreams through our services!"

So, under Liu Mengyuan's initiative, all employees immediately plunged into intensive development. They reorganized and reorganized the various environmental data accumulated by Mao Zhiming during its past field trips, and also began to explore how to perfectly render any scene concept proposed by the client into a dream.

A romantic career that turns customers' dreams into reality has thus begun.
……

Once the "Dream Customization" service under the leadership of Liu Mengyuan was launched, it immediately caused a sensation among the customers of Maozhiming's various chain stores.

Initially, people were skeptical about the prospect of being able to fully experience desired scenes in their dreams, but they were soon convinced by Mao Zhiming's magical methods.

The front desks of various Maozhiming branches were soon filled with people coming to consult.

Guests from all walks of life came one after another, some came with their families, some came in groups of three or five, and even pedestrians on the street were often attracted to stop and watch.

Inside the hall, waiters were ready to go, and the large screen on the wall was continuously playing demo clips of various dream scenes, dazzling people's vision.
"Wow, look at that! Is that a real underwater world?" A little girl was completely attracted by the gorgeous coral scenery on the screen, and her little hand pointed directly at the illusion in front of her.

"That's right, baby. As long as you want, daddy can customize an underwater dream for you. You can swim with mermaids in your dream!" The girl's father immediately stepped forward to hold her up and kissed her on the cheek affectionately.

Meanwhile, a group of elderly people not far away were also captivated by the scene. A large screen was showing a cloud garden, with a dazzling display of flowers blossoming above the clouds, resembling a dreamlike paradise.

"Ah, look at that! My biggest wish is to see the Hanging Gardens with my own eyes, or even in a dream!" A white-haired old woman couldn't help but sigh.

"Of course!" a waiter quickly stepped forward and said enthusiastically, "As long as you pay and make a reservation, our team can create a dream garden just for you, allowing you to enjoy it in your dreams. Moreover, we can definitely make the visual experience more shocking and moving than the real one!"

As time passed, the popularity of Maozhiming's custom dreamscapes became apparent. The reception desk and showroom were constantly bustling with customers, a constant stream of them seemingly unstoppable. However, before the staff arranged for each guest to enter their dreamscape, they were informed of the theme of their custom dreamscape.

"This lady has booked a lavender dreamland filled with infinite romance. We will paint an endless sea of ​​purple flowers for you, and you will be able to wander freely in your dreams."

"This gentleman has reserved a towering, dreamlike snow-capped mountain in a fairyland. The entire world will be rendered in white snow, peaceful and tranquil yet dazzlingly gorgeous."

"Hey little one, you've booked a trip to a moving dinosaur park. In your dreams, you'll be able to play and have fun with all sorts of dinosaurs. It's definitely an exciting and fantastical journey!"

Accompanied by introductions, different guests were guided to their independent dream cabins in an orderly manner and began their long-awaited customized dream journey.

At the same time, Liu Mengyuan and her team also entered a busy working state.

In the central command room backstage, they are busy rendering the dream scenes reserved by each guest.

The screen was densely packed with flashing images of numerous scenes. Chu Xiong led several technicians, using the latest rendering engine to gradually embed the real scenery and environments they had previously collected into the virtual world. Zhang Fan was responsible for the creation of the fictional environment, using his outstanding artistic imagination to realize the guests' wild fantasies one by one. Elsewhere, Mao Wuyong and others monitored the physiological data of each dreamer in real time to ensure their safety.
When the first batch of guests woke up in the afternoon, they were all refreshed and refreshed. They finally experienced the world they had longed for in their dreams, and naturally, their praise for Cat Tea surged like a tide.
"This is so wonderful! I never thought dreams could be so vivid! I just can't bear to leave that romantic sea of ​​purple flowers. I must come again next time!"

"Thank you! In my dream, I finally saw a real Alpine mountain with my own eyes! The whole world was pure white, as beautiful as a fairyland! This is definitely the most beautiful dream I have ever had in my life!"

For a time, Maozhiming became the hottest cat cafe in the city!
And as word of mouth continues to accumulate, more dreamers are flocking in, hoping that they can also book their dream trip as soon as possible.

Liu Mengyuan looked at the packed Cat Tea restaurant not far away and smiled with satisfaction.

She is so capable, Lu Yu will definitely praise her!
(End of this chapter)