Rebirth 08: Can a mobile game company also build a tech empire?

November 24st

Journey Technology.

The company is operating as usual.

Employees get off work regular hours and perform their duties as usual.

Boss Lu also waters the flowers and inspects the work of his employees from time to time.

Everything seemed so ordinary and boring.

But beneath this seemingly ordinary environment lies a restless heart.

That day, Boss Lu went online to the community on his computer again.

Boss Lu's footprints can be found on major online forums both domestically and internationally.

He was looking for online discussions about the Fruit Swordsman.

But the result disappointed him.

Whether it's domestic or international websites, you can hardly find anyone discussing Fruit Swordsman.

Some of the discussions were ones that Lu Chen had already seen before, and there were very few new discussions.

It's understandable that no one is discussing this on domestic websites.

Because there are already very few iPhone users in the country, and even fewer who can afford to spend money to download games.

But why is there so little discussion about it abroad?

Logically speaking, this shouldn't be the case.

Could it be that my method didn't work?

Or did these 5.5 players simply not recommend the game to their friends via Facebook?

Or perhaps players aren't interested in the gameplay of battling each other?

This situation plunged Lu Chen into deep self-doubt.

The fact that there is little discussion online does not mean there is little discussion in the office.

Sure enough, while Lu Chen was in his office, a few people in the staff work area secretly gathered together to slack off.

"Hey, do you think the boss's method worked?"

Chu Yu said quietly.

"Sure, it'll definitely work. I can't think of a better way than Boss Lu's."

Jiang Chang said with absolute certainty.

"Indeed, I feel that if even Boss Lu's method doesn't work, then the Fruit Swordsman is truly beyond saving."

Tao Manwen shook her head helplessly.

"Don't say things like that. The results aren't even out yet, and you're already planning to give up?"

He Tao's tone was dry, but his words carried a stubbornness.

"Even if Fruit Swordsman doesn't work, we'll think of ways to make a new game."

Ji Wenjie ate sunflower seeds while participating in the conversation.

"Exactly, it's not like we haven't failed before. We almost went bankrupt after our two previous games failed, but we still made it through. I think we can do it this time too."

Tao Manwen has always held a pessimistic view of the Fruit Swordsman.

"Don't jinx it! I believe the Fruit Swordsman can definitely do it!"

Elder brother Wu Zhixuan still hopes that everyone can have a positive attitude.

"Then tell me, it's been several days now, why hasn't Boss Lu made a sound? It's all been so quiet."

Chu Yu moved closer to Wu Zhixuan and said with a suspicious look.

"Why don't you go ask Angkor?"

Jiang Chang urged.

"Yes, Brother Wu, you're a veteran in the company, so why don't you ask around for everyone? Otherwise, we'll all be worried."

Chu Yu also started to encourage them from the side.

However, what she said was complete nonsense.

All of you employees here joined the company when it was first established.

If we're talking about seniority, they're all veterans.

It's because Wu Zhixuan is the oldest among them and also the person that Boss Lu values ​​the most.

"Yes, Brother Wu, could you go and ask for us?"

Several pairs of big, bright eyes stared at Wu Zhixuan, begging him to ask Boss Lu for help.

Wu Zhixuan felt a chill run down his spine from being stared at.

To be honest, he wasn't very confident in facing the Fruit Swordsman.

Judging from Boss Lu's recent behavior, it seems that the situation is not as good as imagined.

But if they actually listened to them and ran off to ask the boss, wouldn't that be asking for trouble with Boss Lu?

"No, no, why don't you ask me for good things?"

Wu Zhixuan quickly waved his hand in refusal.

"Angkor, I'll buy you some coffee."

"Angkor, let me give you a massage."

"Then, then, Brother Wu, I'll help you write the code."

Sure enough, those who offer unsolicited hospitality are either up to no good or have ulterior motives. The group surrounded Wu Zhixuan and served him like a grandson.

"Stop! Stop! Don't touch my computer!"

Wu Zhixuan quickly made one himself. He could let go of other things, but computers were a programmer's Achilles' heel, and no one could touch them.

"Okay, how about this?"

Seeing that he couldn't avoid it, Wu Zhixuan came up with a compromise.

"Let's all go find Boss Lu!"

Since one person is afraid of being scolded, then everyone should go together, and if we're going to be scolded, we'll all be scolded together.

"Alright then!"

The group looked at each other, and no one wanted to go alone, so they decided to go together.

Wu Zhixuan led the way, followed by the remaining employees.

"Knock knock knock!"

Wu Zhixuan gently knocked on the door of Lu Chen's office.

"Come in!"

Upon hearing Lu Chen's voice, the group pushed Wu Zhixuan, who was the first to walk into the office.

Seeing everyone come in neatly, Lu Chen was a little puzzled.

"What's wrong with you today? Why are you all coming here on your own initiative?"

Seeing that he was isolated and helpless, Wu Zhixuan had no choice but to bite the bullet and speak:

"Boss, everyone wants to know the effects of the Fruit Swordsman update."

After saying that, he immediately lowered his head, not daring to look Lu Chen in the eye.

Looking at the employees below, who were all shriveled up like quails, Lu Chen shook his head helplessly.

All you want to know is the sales figures, why beat around the bush?

It was rare for his subordinates to take the initiative to care about the game, and Lu Chen didn't want to dampen their enthusiasm.

But as for sales... Lu Chen was just as uncertain.

Even if sales are low, we still need to let everyone know.

Taking a deep breath, Lu Chen made up his mind to call Susie over.

"Susie, let's tally up the sales of Fruit Swordsman."

During Susie's work, the office was eerily quiet.

After all, this was the result of everyone's efforts over the past month, and no one wanted the Fruit Swordsman to fail like this.

A moment later, Susie walked into the office with a blue folder in her hand.

Everyone's eyes were fixed on the folder in Susie's hand, watching her place it on Lu Chen's desk.

Lu Chen's breath caught in his throat the moment he saw the folder placed on the table.

Lu Chen placed his hand on the table, then suddenly opened the folder.

His eyes quickly searched for the number that represented the life or death of the Fruit Swordsman.

"60.2 million!!!"

Lu Chen couldn't help but shout out the sales figures for Fruit Swordsman.

"hiss--"

Everyone gasped when they heard the number.

This is so unexpected!

No one, including Lu Chen, expected that the Fruit Swordsman could reach this number!

This not only means that the Fruit Swordsman survived.

Moreover, it broke the record of 32.6 units sold in a single month set by Angry Birds.

This has brought unprecedented benefits to Journey Technology!

Let's do a simple calculation.

With 60.2 units sold and a price of $5.99, the current exchange rate is approximately 6.95.

Fruit Swordsman alone brought in over 25 million in sales for Journey Technology!

After deducting Apple's 30% cut, the final revenue will reach 17 million!

With this income, it's among the top in the country, let alone in Hangzhou!

To put it bluntly, ZhengTu Technology is still a small company with only nine people.

Based on this scale, it can be said that Journey Technology produces products with extremely low costs and huge profits.

ZhengTu Technology has transformed from a company on the verge of bankruptcy into a company with tens of millions in revenue!

This signifies that the company has reached a new level and no longer needs to worry about basic survival.

ZhengTu Technology has finally taken a solid step forward.