My son is a reincarnated soul; I overheard his inner thoughts and became the richest man.

Chen Feng watched his son's superb acting skills, and he knew exactly what was going on.

Good lad, it must have been quite a feat for you to come up with such a reason just to send money to your father.

Although he was secretly overjoyed, Chen Feng maintained a stern face on the surface, pretending to be disappointed in Chen Feng.

"You brat, what a disappointment you've got!"

"You made me, your dad, invest in a company just so you could get a few crappy phone numbers to show off to your classmates?"

Chen Feng shook his head, then changed the subject, stroking his chin, "However... what you said does make some sense."

"I recently saw reports that the number of computers in internet cafes installing this software is indeed quite high. Since young people like to use it, it means that this thing does have some market potential."

"Alright, since we're going to get into the internet anyway, I'll have Su Qing investigate this company in a few days. If it's suitable, investing some money in wouldn't hurt."

Upon hearing this, Chen Xiaotian immediately jumped up from his chair and excitedly pumped his fist:

"Yay! Long live Dad! Dad's awesome!"

"Dad, we have a deal! If you really vote for me, you have to give me a lucky number! Besides what I just said, lock in all those 123456, 99999, 5201314, and the like! I'm going to change it every day and make those kids jealous!"

To make the act more convincing, Chen Xiaotian rattled off a string of numbers that even Chen Feng found nauseating.

Chen Feng couldn't help but chuckle and waved his hand, "Alright, alright, as long as I become a shareholder, I'll have them custom-make one for you, let alone just a few numbers. Go do your homework, stop thinking about these nonsense all day."

"Yes, sir!"

Chen Xiaotian turned around happily and shut down the computer.

[Phew... Done!]

[I've passed Dad's test. As long as this money is invested, we've secured our ticket to the Penguin-themed mega-ship.]

[Sigh, this is so hard for me. It's a multi-billion dollar deal, but I have to pretend it's just for a few QQ accounts. That's the trouble of being a child prodigy...]

Chen Xiaotian breathed a sigh of relief, feeling that he had really worried himself sick over this family.

Hearing these thoughts from behind, Chen Feng pursed his lips, suppressing a smile, and walked into the study.

Next, I turned on my computer and entered the keywords "Penguin", "OICQ", and "Ma Huateng" into the search engine.

Looking at the information that popped up on the screen, especially the photo of the founder who wore glasses and had a refined appearance, a glint of light flashed in Chen Feng's eyes.

Sure enough, the "Little Ma" that the son mentioned in his heart was this person.

This small company, which is still unknown and even struggling with server costs, is actually going to become a multi-trillion dollar business empire.

The contrast made his heart race.

"No rush, you have to eat one bite at a time."

Chen Feng suppressed the burning desire in his heart.

"The most urgent task now is to make 'Legend of Mir' a success. As long as the game is launched and the cash flow is stable, I will have enough leverage to knock on Tencent's door."

"At that time, even if it's just an angel round investment, the return will be hundreds of times in the future."

Chen Feng wrote the word "penguin" heavily on the notebook and then closed it.

......

Time flies like an arrow; more than twenty days have passed in the blink of an eye.

Shanghai, Pudong New Area.

Inside a grand office building, the sign for "Legend Network Technology Co., Ltd." has already been hung up.

Su Qing was extremely efficient; she not only secured the office space but also managed to keep the group of South Korean technicians completely at ease.

This group of Koreans, along with a dozen or so newly recruited domestic programmers, are working day and night on the game's localization and internal testing.

On the other hand, Zhao Kai and his team conducted in-depth iterations of "Storm Network Management Master".

In preparation for the upcoming large-scale rollout.

As for the most crucial server, Lin Wan used her connections from her previous job in the electronics factory to contact a senior alumnus who was a hardware distributor, and secured a batch of high-performance servers at an extremely favorable price.

Chen Feng had Lin Wan directly transfer the money from the internet cafe company's account.

In order to concentrate resources on major projects, Chen Feng even halted the expansion plans for internet cafes in other cities.

Every penny must be spent wisely now – whether it's the investment in servers, the upcoming marketing expenses, or the final payment of $700,000 to Actoz in three months.

Funds flowed between the two companies; although there was some tension, everything was under control.

......

As October drew to a close, the autumn colors of Shanghai deepened.

The public beta launch date for "Legend of Mir" has finally been set – November 1st.

With less than a week until launch, a full-scale promotional campaign must be launched.

Chen Feng called Su Qing and Lin Wan to his new office.

The office was carpeted with thick carpets. Chen Feng sat behind the large boss's chair, a cigarette between his fingers.

"Tell me your thoughts on how to promote the game," Chen Feng said, exhaling a smoke ring as his gaze swept over his two beautiful female subordinates.

Lin Wan adjusted her glasses and spoke first: "President Chen, I think that in addition to our own internet cafes and those partner internet cafes that have installed Storm Internet Cafe Manager, online promotion is also very important."

"Portal websites have huge traffic now, like Sina and Sohu, as well as major gaming forums. We can buy some top-ranking search spots and launch a carpet bombing campaign. After all, we're an online game, and our audience is all online."

As she spoke, she slightly adjusted her posture, crossing her legs, the black stockings rubbing together making a soft rustling sound, which aroused the imagination.

"Yes, portal websites are definitely a battleground." Chen Feng nodded, then turned to Su Qing, "President Su, what about you?"

Su Qing leaned forward and placed a proposal on Chen Feng's desk.

"Mr. Chen, I've also thought of a channel."

Su Qing's voice was clear and pleasant, "Have you been paying attention to Penguin lately? It's OICQ, and many young people who go to internet cafes are using this software to chat."

"Its user engagement is very high, and its user base largely overlaps with our gamers. I think we could try contacting this company and placing a pop-up 'GG' in their software."

Upon hearing the word "penguin," Chen Feng's heart skipped a beat.

By taking advantage of the opportunity to cooperate in fighting GG, we can first get acquainted with Tencent's senior management and establish business relations. Isn't this the best springboard for discussing investment in the future?

"Good idea."

Chen Feng stubbed out his cigarette, a hint of admiration flashing in his eyes. "I'll leave this to you. Contact their business department and, at any cost, get that GG position."

With the boss's approval, Su Qing smiled brightly, her ample bosom trembling gently with her breath.

"in addition..."

Chen Feng tapped his fingers on the table, his tone becoming serious. "Su Qing, although Storm Network Management Master now covers Jiangsu and Zhejiang, it's not enough."

"The next month will be crucial for the final battle."

"I want you to speed things up and spread this net across North and South China! Especially the core cities like Beijing, Guangzhou, and Shenzhen."

"Not only do we need to get them to install our system and hang up posters for 'Legend of Mir,' but more importantly, we need to negotiate a partnership with these internet cafe owners for prepaid card sales."

"Our game is about to become a paid service, and these internet cafes are our lifelines. We must secure all the necessary channels before we start charging!"

"Of course, our system can also take this opportunity to completely dominate the national market."

Chen Feng looked at Su Qing intently, "President Su, this is a very important task. Can you handle it?"

Su Qing took a deep breath and straightened her back.

"Don't worry, Mr. Chen! This is my forte. I'll arrange for people to be dispatched to various locations tomorrow, and I guarantee we'll take over North and South China within a month!"

"very good."

Chen Feng nodded in satisfaction, then held up three fingers.

"I'll approve a budget of three million for this publicity campaign."

"Whether it's offline posters, online portals, or pop-ups on Tencent, I want every internet user in the country to see 'Legend of Mir' the moment they turn on their computer!"

"Yes, boss!"

The two women agreed in unison, their eyes sparkling with excitement.