1990s: Spring Water Family

Chapter 217 Registering a commemorative game account using my beloved wife's name.

Let's skip eating out.

Lin Xiyu thought about the company's tight finances and instinctively wanted to refuse.

"So disrespectful?"

Gu Bin saw through her little scheme and jokingly said, "The president of a game company invited his wife to dinner and was actually rejected."

"Nah."

Lin Xiyu struggled to find an excuse to brush it off.

"Forget it."

Gu Bin affectionately pinched her cheek, giving her a surprise: "There's something to celebrate today."

Lin Xiyu's eyes lit up: "What good news?"

Gu Bin raised an eyebrow slightly: "The game slices are ready and can be shown to the public."

"real?!"

Lin Xiyu was overjoyed and jumped up from the sofa.

"Ouch."

Her legs were sore and numb, and she couldn't stand up straight, staggering forward and falling.

Gu Bin was very pleased with her initiative in throwing herself into his arms, so he opened his arms and caught her in his embrace.

"This is great news! I'll call Grandma right now!"

Lin Xiyu's ears burned, and she awkwardly took her phone out of her pocket.

"Trust me so much?"

Gu Bin raised an eyebrow, looking at her blushing cheeks with great interest: "Don't you even bother to look at the slice and ask if it's real?"

"I don't understand games."

Without thinking, Lin Xiyu blurted out, "But I believe you."

"hehe."

Gu Bin felt a warm, comforting sensation in his heart, and a pleasant laugh escaped his throat.

-

"Is the demo complete?"

"Yeah, that's great."

"Finally, we can release it and see the game we made ourselves."

"Congratulations, boss! Congratulations, sister-in-law!"

"When will it be released? I want to be the first player of Galaxy Curiosities."

Why are you the first one?

"I have to be the first one."

"I'm the first one, don't you dare try to take it from me."

Ten minutes later, the couple walked out of the office and announced the good news to everyone, causing an uproar throughout the company.

Eight gaming enthusiasts are vying for the title of number one player.

"Stop arguing, listen to me!"

Wu Meng's loud voice, octaves higher, forcefully suppressed the commotion: "Don't you guys have any idea who's leading Star River Travel? The first player to register has to be our leader, what's there to argue about?"

"Uh."

His colleagues were all embarrassed and shut their mouths in embarrassment.

I have an idea about who should register the first player.

To everyone's surprise, Gu Bin gently took Lin Xiyu's hand and raised it up in front of everyone.

"sister in law?!"

"Xi Yu?"

The company fell silent instantly, and nine burning gazes, including Wu Meng's, immediately converged on Lin Xiyu.

"Me, me?"

Lin Xiyu was stunned and looked at him somewhat at a loss.

"Yes, it's you."

Gu Bin looked at her with affection and focus, his eyes filled with tenderness: "This idea has been in my mind for a long time. From the first day of making the game, I thought about naming a character after you. But I'm also very possessive. I only want you to be mine. After struggling for a long time, I gave up."

"Now that the demo is complete, it has given me this idea again. I want you to participate in the game. It's okay if you don't play the game. Just register a meaningful account so that when we all see this name, we can think of your silent support behind the scenes."

"Star River Travel is a company that belongs to both of us. With you here, I have the motivation to treat this as my own mission, continue to work hard, and make it bigger and stronger."

-

"Thank you for thinking of me."

When Lin Xiyu heard that he had once thought about naming it after himself, her heart skipped a beat.

It's impossible not to be moved to have such a loving husband who thinks of you all the time.

Tears of joy welled up in her eyes uncontrollably. She was never used to showing affection in front of others, but at this moment she was so excited that she threw herself into his arms.

"I should be the one saying thank you."

Gu Bin said with extreme doting: "Thank you for waiting for me all these years. Without you, I wouldn't be where I am today."

Lin Xiyu tiptoed and kissed him on the cheek.

Gu Bin pulled her closer and placed a deep kiss on her forehead.

"Cough cough."

The office was filled with coughing.

This display of affection was so intense that everyone was overwhelmed by the eye-catching scene, and their sour taste buds were practically overflowing with jealousy.

I wholeheartedly agree.

Wu Meng was the first to raise her hand and declare: "The throne of the number one player will be occupied by the president's wife."

"I agree!"

"I agree too!"

The rest of the people echoed in unison.

You have to agree!

If this kind of torture continues, I'll be tortured to death.

Being single is tough!

-

Fortunately, the president's wife was shy and blushed with embarrassment upon hearing the commotion. She broke free from the president's embrace, rescuing the group of bystanders from their predicament.

"Everyone, please take a look at the slices first."

In high spirits, Gu Bin announced to the public, "After you've finished watching, I'll treat you to dinner tonight. Everyone should come and celebrate together."

"it is good!"

Upon hearing that they would be watching a video clip, the gaming enthusiasts perked up again, even more excited than if they had heard about a dinner party.

Gu Bin turned on his computer and displayed the video.

"Wow!"

"The image quality is stunning."

"3D modeling is so cool."

"Perfect!"

"Is this really a game we made? I can hardly believe it myself."

"I can't wait, I really want to play a game right now."

"Me too"

-

Gu Bin has always pursued perfection, and the games he spearheaded are exquisitely produced with beautiful graphics.

Even though Lin Xiyu didn't like playing games, she still felt a sense of excitement at first glance.

"I guarantee that our game will be a huge hit after its release."

Wu Meng's confidence soared: "It's time to take a stroll around the 21st floor."

Why go to the 21st floor?

Li Hao is single-minded and knows nothing about anything except making games.

Are you stupid?

Wu Meng gave him a look as if he were an idiot: "Don't you know what the 21st floor is for? Of course, we go there to attract investment. If no one invests, where will the advertising costs come from? Where will the maintenance costs come from? Just those two things alone cost several million a year. And the subsequent R&D investment is even greater. All you do is spend money. Do you know how hard I work?"

"Uh." Li Hao touched his nose sheepishly, his face turning red from her scolding.

"Industry specializing in surgery."

Zhang Shan covered for him, saying, "We're not just doing this for free. We've created a game, and once it's released, we can make money."

"It's a beautiful thought!"

Wu Meng, hands on her hips, struck a boss-like pose: "The demo is just an incomplete version. It still needs testing and design adjustments based on player feedback. There's still a long way to go before the official release. Talking about making money now is a bit premature."

"Cough cough."

Zhang Shan was shut down by his words, coughed awkwardly twice, and then fell silent.

Li Hao gave an awkward laugh: "You're the finance manager, you're right."

"Uh-huh."

The remaining six colleagues nodded in unison without any objection.

"Hahaha."

Wu Meng had shown off his power for a while, feeling smug and full of pride, and laughed loudly and unrestrainedly.

-

The game development was very successful, and the demo of Galaxy Curious attracted a lot of players after it was released on the platform.

Yingrun Investment expressed interest in cooperation, and the negotiations between the two parties proceeded smoothly.

However, some people couldn't stand it and tried to sabotage it. Just before the signing was about to take place, the manager of Yingrun Investment changed his mind and canceled the investment.

"why?"

Wu Meng couldn't understand and looked at Hu Qin with a very unfriendly gaze.

Hu Qin was the person who exchanged phone numbers with her in the elevator. The two made initial contact, and Hu Qin introduced Gu Bin to the president, which facilitated the cooperation between the two parties.

Yingrun was initially very optimistic about Xinghe and intended to invest 20 million yuan. Everyone at Xinghe Changyou was very happy and excited, ready to make a big splash and officially launch the Curious One before National Day.

The cancellation of the investment and the lack of working capital caused everyone's mood to plummet from heaven to hell, plunging the company into an unprecedented predicament.

"I don't know either, what's wrong with the CEO?"

Hu Qin was also puzzled and questioned his supervisor's decision.

However, he was a subordinate, following orders, and even if his supervisor made a mistake, he dared not openly oppose him.

"I knew it, your company is unreliable."

Wu Meng was so angry that she gritted her teeth, wishing she could bite off a piece of his flesh.

"Can you please stop taking your anger out on me?"

Hu Qin felt aggrieved: "I really don't know why the supervisor changed his mind at the last minute. Everything was normal yesterday, but this morning he suddenly said that the cooperation was being terminated. I'm helpless too, okay?"

"Forget it, there are plenty of investment companies. We don't need to beg you. If you don't want to invest, that's fine. What's the big deal?"

Wu Meng stomped her foot angrily, turned around and left.

"Hey, hey, don't go yet!"

Hu Qin had a good impression of her and harbored the intention to pursue her. He deliberately used this incident to get closer to her: "Give me some time, and I'll find another opportunity to ask the supervisor what exactly happened."

"Okay, just ask."

Wu Meng was unaware of his little scheme, and upon hearing this, she indeed stopped in her tracks.

"Let me think about it. How should I ask?"

Hu Qin was secretly pleased, but pretended to be racking his brains.

"Don't ask anymore, the supervisor won't agree."

His colleague Yang Meng walked out of the office with a serious expression, whispered a few words in his ear.

"Is this really true?"

Hu Qin's expression changed drastically, and he glanced at Wu Meng with complicated emotions.

"what happened?"

Wu Meng's heart skipped a beat, and a bad premonition welled up inside her.

"I'm sorry, I really can't help you with this."

After his colleague left, Hu Qin said with a hint of apology, "The supervisor has made it clear that he will no longer cooperate with Xingyao, and not only our investment company, but other investment companies will also not invest in you."

"why?"

Wu Meng's eyes showed despair, and her face instantly turned deathly pale.

Hu Qin couldn't bear to watch. He looked around and, seeing that no one else was around, whispered in her ear, "This matter is related to your boss. His background is a bit complicated. His mother accepted bribes, and he got involved in a murder case when he was working as a lawyer. These are the things that investors should avoid the most. You will never cooperate with someone who has a crisis of trust."

"I bother!"

Wu Meng spat at him angrily: "Who is spreading rumors? What credit crisis? It's all made up out of nothing. How could you fabricate such nonsense and spread it like this?"

"Cough cough."

Hu Qin awkwardly touched his face, his enthusiasm for pursuing the woman gone. He said somewhat exasperatedly, "If you don't believe me, fine. Anyway, if this falls through, it won't hurt us."

"No losses?"

Wu Meng sneered: "You've suffered a huge loss. I'm telling you right now, if you don't cooperate with Xinghe, you'll regret it sooner or later. You might as well find a block of tofu and smash your head against it."

"You woman"

Hu Qin's expression changed drastically, and he was about to explode.

Wu Meng didn't give him a chance, spat at him angrily, turned around, and ran away like a gust of wind.

"We'll see who suffers the loss."

Unable to vent his anger, Hu Qin kicked the trash can hard in frustration.

"Oh my god!"

He underestimated his strength; the trash can wasn't kicked away, but he twisted his ankle and grimaced in pain.

"Deserved it."

Wu Meng turned around and saw this scene. She covered her mouth and chuckled, then rushed in just before the elevator doors closed.

-

On the banks of the Huangpu River.

"I dare not tell Gu Bin this, so I can only tell you first, so that you can be mentally prepared."

After leaving Yingrun, Wu Meng did not return to her own company. Instead, she called Lin Xiyu and asked her to meet her by the river.

“Those people from Yingrun are despicable. Not only did they refuse to invest, but they also spread rumors, slandered, and smeared Gu Bin’s image.”

"Gu Bin has really been ruined by them this time. If what they said is true, all the investment companies will stop investing in us, the company will collapse, and his life will be devastated. No matter what he does in the future, he will be discriminated against and will never be able to get rid of the stigma of being the son of a corrupt official."

-

"Someone's watching him."

Lin Xiyu immediately understood the key point: "Just like when he was a lawyer, he did bad things behind the scenes, and even after he left the law firm, he still wouldn't let him go."

"Who is the one?"

Wu Meng gritted her teeth in hatred: "So wicked, like a poisonous snake, clinging to him and refusing to let go."

Where is Wang Fan right now?

Lin Xiyu looked up and gazed towards the Bund on the opposite bank.

"You suspect it's him?"

Wu Meng's heart skipped a beat.

"That possibility cannot be ruled out."

Lin Xiyu's eyes were like frost: "Since someone is watching us from the shadows, we must find him. No matter who it is, he has angered me this time. If I catch him, I will definitely not let him off easily."

"I don't know where he is, but Yun Cheng should know."

Wu Meng was so startled by her sudden outburst of aura that she trembled all over.

I think so too.

Lin Xiyu chuckled, took out her phone, and dialed Zhao Yuncheng's number.

"Sister Xiyu, okay, I understand. I'll contact them for you right now."

Hearing the unfriendly tone of her voice, Zhao Yuncheng dared not delay for a moment and quickly went to inform her other master.

Not long after, Lin Xiyu's phone rang again, and a long-lost voice came from the receiver.

"Yun Cheng said, 'You were looking for me?'"

Wang Fan seemed to be in a bar, where the surrounding noise was very loud, and a woman's trembling giggles could be heard coming from a cell phone.

"Let's arrange a place to meet."

Lin Xiyu held her phone further away to avoid offending her ears.

"Row"

Wang Fan readily agreed: "Tell me a place, and I'll be right there."