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Chapter 445 Playing Games While Working Overtime (5K)

Zeng Wenjie was already a controversial figure, and with the addition of nearly 100 million yuan in financing, he became the youngest billionaire.

With a net worth of over 100 million at the age of nineteen, I wonder if she can become the dream of 900 million girls?
Capitalizing on this popularity, Tencent launched an advertisement, drawing lucky players through a lottery system to participate in the open beta test of "Hero Kill". Players could download "Hero Kill" from the Tencent Games lobby. The open beta would run daily from 20:00 PM to 22:00 PM for one week.

The advertisement is also very catchy: a brand new card game created with the painstaking efforts of the youngest billionaire, taking you on a journey through vast history and experiencing five thousand years of cultural heritage.

Zeng Wenjie had just returned to Fengyuan and was preparing to work at the entrepreneurship base when he was caught by Principal Gao, who came out from inside.

"Wenjie, good disciple, come here! Come here!" Principal Gao waved to him with a smile, holding a teacup.

"Teacher Gao," Zeng Wenjie immediately stepped forward and greeted him warmly.

Principal Gao reached out and patted his arm, asking, "Are you busy?"

Zeng Wenjie said, "There is still some. The public test is starting today, so everyone needs to work overtime until 10 p.m.

Principal Gao said, "I'm busy... I was just saying I'd take you to have tea with Old Mo."

Zeng Wenjie was startled and said, "No matter how busy you are, you still have to drink tea!"

Principal Gao was taken aback, then looked at him and laughed, saying, "Hehe... You're truly my good disciple. Come on, let's go to Old Mo's place to... um, have some tea!"

Zeng Wenjie laughed, "Hehehe, let's go!"

The master and apprentice got into the car and drove straight to Chongqing University.

Upon seeing that it was an Audi A8, the high-ranking five-star general did not hesitate to raise the barrier and let it pass, and even gave a salute.

Zeng Wenjie drove to the Chongqing University office building and stopped, then got out of the car with the university president.

Principal Gao held a teacup in his left hand and a toad-shaped tea pet in his right. He had won it in a bet with Principal Mo and would take it with him whenever he went to Chongqing University.

Principal Gao led Zeng Wenjie swaggering into the principal's office at Chongqing University, where Principal Mo was drinking tea.

"Hey, Lao Mo, having tea? My timing is perfect!" Principal Gao said with a grin.

"You're like a dog, always walking with your nose on the ground," Principal Mo said with a smirk.

Then, he saw Zeng Wenjie, his expression changed, he stood up and said, "Wenjie is here too!"

Zeng Wenjie cupped his hands in greeting and said, "I have long admired Principal Mo's name. Today, I specially asked Teacher Gao to bring me here to pay a visit and listen to Principal Mo's teachings."

Principal Mo couldn't help but sigh and said, "What advice can I give you?"

Principal Gao said, "Oh, you know he raised nearly 100 million yuan, and now he's become a billionaire?"

Principal Mo's expression froze. Damn it, this damned Lao Gao, is he itching to show off after three days without doing so? He actually brought Zeng Wenjie here to show off, how infuriating!
“Teacher Gao, please don’t tell everyone. We should keep a low profile…” Zeng Wenjie said immediately.

"You little rascal, you've said all the nice things!" Principal Gao laughed.

Principal Mo silently took a sip of tea and said, "Wenjie, sit down. Since you're here, let's talk about something."

Zeng Wenjie said, "Principal Mo, please speak."

Principal Mo said, "Hmm...you have achieved a great deal now, while our Chongqing University doesn't have many successful entrepreneurs yet. How about this, when you have time, I'll arrange a lecture for you to give, so that our Chongqing University students can learn from you."

Principal Gao was pleased to hear this and said smugly, "Back then, I wonder who said that those who applied to our Fengyuan College were all people who couldn't get into Chongqing University? Tsk tsk tsk, Zeng, it's a good thing you didn't get into Chongqing University, otherwise you might not have been able to achieve such results there."

Principal Mo's lips twitched; he didn't want to pay any attention to this pretentious old man.

"Jie Jie..."

Seeing Principal Mo's dejected expression, Principal Gao couldn't help but chuckle smugly.

Zeng Wenjie smiled at Principal Mo and said, "If I were to give a lecture, would people be less convinced of my abilities? After all, I'm only a freshman, and I'm from the School of Wind and Rain. In terms of age and education, I don't have any advantages."

Principal Mo said, "Who would dare to defy you? Even students from top universities wouldn't dare to challenge you."

Zeng Wenjie said, "Alright then, Principal Mo, you've extended such a warm invitation, it would be ungrateful of me to refuse."

Principal Mo smiled and said, "I will have someone come and report on it, and also ask my friends from the Writers' Association to write a few more articles."

After sitting for a short while and drinking two cups of tea, Zeng Wenjie left. He had a lot of work to do, and everyone had to work overtime until 10 o'clock today.

Principal Mo looked at Zeng Wenjie's retreating figure with some envy and said, "Old Gao, you've really struck gold! Your ancestors' graves are emitting auspicious smoke! Such an outstanding young man actually got into your Feng Academy!"

Principal Gao laughed and said, "This kid is very smart, but I don't know why his college entrance exam score is so average. It's just barely enough for our Feng College's admission score."

Principal Mo sighed, "Such a smart child, why didn't he do well on the exam? It's such a pity!"

Principal Gao said expressionlessly, "Zhuang Aimin's grades weren't good back then either."

Principal Mo gave a wry smile. Fengyuan had produced Zhuang Aimin before, and now it had produced Zeng Wenjie.

On the other hand, Chongqing University didn't have any achievements to show, which made him feel a lot of pressure. Chongqing University is the highest institution of learning in the entire Chongqing Mountain area, but it was overshadowed by the neighboring Feng Academy, which was really embarrassing.

Zeng Wenjie had just arrived downstairs when he ran into Xue Xiangyao.

This long-legged woman looks stunning in Marleneia's new star-chain black stockings.

"Zeng Wenjie, you, you, you, you... how did you get to Chongqing University?" Xue Xiangyao exclaimed excitedly upon seeing him.

“I brought Principal Gao here to chat with Principal Mo,” Zeng Wenjie said.

Xue Xiangyao grabbed him and said, "It's only been a short time since I last saw you, and your net worth has already exceeded 100 million?"

Zeng Wenjie nodded and said, "Yes, we raised 86 million in Series A funding. With Marlenia's investment, I'm probably over 100 million now."

Xue Xiangyao couldn't help but grab him and shake him repeatedly, saying, "You're too amazing, too powerful! How are we ordinary people supposed to live?!"

Zeng Wenjie glanced at the white Mercedes-Benz G-Class, rolled his eyes, and said, "Good heavens, you call someone who drives a Mercedes-Benz G-Class an ordinary person?"

Xue Xiangyao released him, then sighed and said, "This is too exaggerated, really too exaggerated. You're just a freshman! And you're already worth over 100 million. It feels unreal."

Zeng Wenjie laughed and said, "Alright, I have something to do. Let's have dinner together another day to celebrate my net worth exceeding 100 million."

Xue Xiangyao looked at Zeng Wenjie and felt a little surreal. It was hard to believe that his friend, who was the same age as him, had become a nationally known billionaire.

Zhu Feiming walked out of the office building at this moment. When he saw Zeng Wenjie, he was taken aback and said, "What brings you to Chongqing University?"

Zeng Wenjie pointed at Xue Xiangyao and said, "He came specifically to find Xiangyao."

Xue Xiangyao rolled his eyes and said, "You're a habitual liar; lies just spring to your lips!"

Zeng Wenjie immediately laughed and said, "I'm telling the truth, okay? You're so beautiful, why wouldn't I come here specifically to see you?"

Xue Xiangyao sneered, "I'll go tell Mu Qingyang!"

Zeng Wenjie said, "I just came to see how you look in our brand's products, and then to consider where improvements are needed."

Zhu Feiming exclaimed to Zeng Wenjie, "You're quite the comedian! But I must congratulate you on achieving such a feat at such a young age, before you're even twenty. It's truly remarkable."

Zeng Wenjie cupped his hands in greeting and said with a smile, "Thank you, senior."

Zhu Feiming encouraged him, "Keep it up, strive to become bigger and stronger, and leave us far behind."

Previously, he still harbored the desire to compete with Zeng Wenjie, but now, he doesn't even have the thought of comparing himself to him, let alone compete. A hundred million in assets—such wealth is simply unattainable.

Zeng Wenjie said, "Okay, I will definitely continue to work hard."

After saying goodbye, Zeng Wenjie got into his car and left.

Zhu Feiming sighed and said to Xue Xiangyao, "I feel like this junior from Fengyuan is getting further and further away from us!"

Xue Xiangyao was taken aback, frowned, and asked, "Is there?"

Zhu Feiming clicked his tongue, then shook his head and said, "Your father has business dealings with him. You might not realize it, but those of us from ordinary backgrounds have a strong feeling about it! However, as he rises higher and higher, you'll feel it too..."

Xue Xiangyao furrowed his handsome brows, thought about it, and felt that Zhu Feiming's words made some sense, but he was getting further and further away from Zeng Wenjie.
That kind of thing feels a little uncomfortable!
"President, you must keep up the good work! After graduation, try your best to start your own business and become a billionaire," Xue Xiangyao said with a smile. "You can't bring shame to our university."

Zhu Feiming smiled bitterly: "When I was a freshman, I was full of ambition, thinking that I would have my own group company in the future; when I was a sophomore, I thought that it would be fine to open an ordinary company; when I was a junior, I thought that I could join a good company and become a senior executive; now... I just hope that I don't starve to death on the streets."

Xue Xiangyao's lips twitched upon hearing this; he hadn't expected Zhu Feiming's demands to have decreased so much year after year.

Zeng Wenjie went straight back to the Fengyuan Entrepreneurship Base, where a number of reporters were squatting at the entrance.

As soon as he got out of the car, his road was blocked, and reporters swarmed up to him, shoving microphones directly into his mouth.

Zeng Wenjie politely pushed the microphones away and then smiled and said, "There will be a press conference in a few days. Can you ask me questions then? Today, please leave me alone. Ask one question each, and ask more questions about the game 'Hero Kill'. I will answer everything I know."

The release of the addictive and brainwashing advertisements for "Hero Kill" sparked online controversy and online arguments. In addition, game reviewer Jiang Yong, who had been paid by Game Science Studio to try out the game, also felt that it was really good, so he wrote an article praising it highly.

His dramatic reversal came incredibly fast; he was the one who criticized the most before, and now he's the one praising the most.

Netizens unanimously believe that Jiang Yong was bribed, otherwise he wouldn't have written such an article, so they started criticizing him.

Jiang Yong, who makes a living off online traffic, doesn't care about these criticisms. The more fiercely he's criticized, the more excited he gets. He bluntly stated that after the game is released, he will slap the ugly faces of the trolls.

The reporters mainly asked about financing and questions related to "Hero Kill," all of which were answered by Zeng Wenjie.

After dealing with the reporters, Zeng Wenjie finally breathed a sigh of relief and said, "See you at the press conference. I will announce this year's strategic plan for Snack Panic. You are welcome to ask any questions you may have at the press conference."

Logically speaking, a company like Snack Panic shouldn't deserve this much media attention.

But Zeng Wenjie is such a hot topic, so popular that any article about him is guaranteed to get tons of clicks! So whenever he makes a move, reporters will seize the opportunity to create a news story.

The key is that Zeng Wenjie also understands how to generate buzz. Some of the things he says and the things he does become trending topics and even memes.

After the reporters left, Zeng Wenjie entered Marleneja's office.

Marlenia has expanded its recruitment, and now has twenty staff members, most of whom are recent graduates from the School of Wind and the rest are from Chongqing University.

"The boss is here!"

When Zeng Wenjie walked in, everyone stood up and looked at him.

Zeng Wenjie waved his hand and said, "I know you want to congratulate me."

"Boss, while we'd like to congratulate you, we'd also like to ask when Marlenia will also be upgraded?"

They were anxious because Ling Shi Hen Huang had secured nearly 100 million yuan in funding, and Zeng Wenjie had distributed shares to several veteran employees, including Feng Xiao who received 3%.

Marlenia is clearly more upscale and valuable than Snack Panic, and if they can also secure funding, their compensation will definitely improve.

After all, Zeng Wenjie is a well-known conscientious entrepreneur who never mistreats his employees. They have never been forced to work overtime on holidays, and they even receive two to three times their regular pay for overtime.

Feng Xiao looked up at Zeng Wenjie and said, "Yes, billionaire. When will Marlenia announce its financing?"

Zeng Wenjie shook his head and smiled, "We don't have that idea for this year. Luxury brands need time to establish themselves, and we haven't opened any physical stores in first-tier cities yet, so we can't let investors see our strength. Even if we announce financing, we won't get much money in one round. Let's wait and see. Once we open physical stores in first-tier cities and increase online sales, we can release a financial report and then start raising funds."

Feng Xiao felt that Zeng Wenjie's words made sense. Although Marleneia had firmly established itself in NagaWorld with the sponsorship of "The Voice of China" and the Palace Museum series, and its online sales were rising steadily, it had not yet proven that it had the ability to survive in major first-tier cities.

They need to open branches like they're in a snack panic, and thoroughly outperform their competitors before they can give investors confidence.

Moreover, Marlenia's financing will certainly not be as limited as that of Ling Shi Hen Huang, which only raised over 80 million yuan. After all, it is a light luxury brand, and its main business is gold trading. Financing amounts below 200 million yuan would be considered small.

Although everyone was slightly disappointed, these words filled them with anticipation for the future.

Zeng Wenjie said, "Today we've arranged a perk for everyone: playing games while working overtime will also count as overtime pay."

Upon hearing this, Feng Xiao couldn't help but laugh. Was there really such a good thing?
"Everyone, stay here from 8 to 10 pm and play 'Hero Kill'," Zeng Wenjie said with a smile.

Most of the people present were young, and they cheered with joy upon hearing this.

Working overtime to play games, and even getting overtime pay—where in the world can you find such a conscientious company and boss?!
Feng Xiao nodded and said, "The card game is pretty good, I wonder what the online experience is like."

Zeng Wenjie said, "I'll definitely make you satisfied. If you're not satisfied, come and chop me up."

“I’m not your brother,” Feng Xiao said with a laugh.

"If you're a brother, come and chop me up" has become a popular meme. Those competitors who previously mocked Tencent for its spam ads are now dumbfounded. Damn, ads can be done like this, and the effect can be so good! It's a classic case of bad money driving out good, it's almost unbelievable.

After chatting with Feng Xiao for a few minutes and looking at the data, Zeng Wenjie went upstairs and arrived at the Game Science Studio.

"Mr. Zeng, congratulations! You're now a billionaire!" Zheng Shouyun immediately congratulated Zeng Wenjie upon seeing him.

Yuan Xiuqin also stood up and said, "Boss, you've made a fortune, you have to treat us to a meal!"

Chen Qiao chimed in, "Boss, if you give me half, I won't complain about it being too little."

Only Feng Ji was focused on his work and didn't join the others in flattering Zeng Wenjie.

He was under a lot of pressure, and Zeng Wenjie assigned him more work.

"Hero Kill" focuses on player-versus-player competition, but later it will introduce a campaign mode and a hero upgrade mode. This requires the construction of a world view and story background, and these modes will be a major channel for the game to earn in-game currency.

It supports wealthy players to quickly spend money to become stronger, and it also supports ordinary players to slowly develop and grind hard.

"Of course I'm treating everyone to dinner! We're having a big meal at the Fu Man Lou Hotel today. Everyone can come over after get off work and have dinner together. After dinner, come back and work overtime," Zeng Wenjie announced.

Hearing the commotion inside room 207, Zeng Mi knew that Zeng Wenjie had arrived, so she left her post and went to the door.

"Congratulations! You've taken another step closer to the National Top Ten Outstanding Youth Award," Zeng Mi said with a smile. She was wearing a classic-style long dress, which perfectly showcased her elegant and classical beauty.

Her slender legs were wrapped in thin silk stockings, which perfectly accentuated her leg shape while concealing minor imperfections.

Upon hearing her words, everyone realized that their boss was one of the province's top ten outstanding youths and was going to compete for the national top ten this year.

Zeng Wenjie smiled and said, "I hope I'll be fortunate enough to be selected this year."

Zeng Mi smiled and said, "It's definitely possible!"

Yuan Xiuqin also said confidently, "The boss can definitely do it. Besides, you have such a good relationship with the government. Now that you have achieved so much, how could they not support you even more!"

Zeng Wenjie sat down at the computer and said, "Work first, then go out for dinner, and then come back to work overtime."

The large-scale public test will begin tonight, and he needs to coordinate with Zheng Shouyun and relevant departments at Tencent.

(End of this chapter)