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

Half an hour later, the door to the private room was pushed open.

"Mr. Chen, it's been a long time."

Little Ma walked over quickly, with his signature gentle smile on his face.

After exchanging pleasantries and taking their seats, Pony Ma raised his glass first: "I haven't had a chance to congratulate you in person yet, but Fengtian Technology has made a name for itself on NASDAQ. I heard that its stock price has recently broken through the $30 mark?"

Chen Feng smiled and clinked glasses: "It just broke 30 a couple of days ago, and its current market value is around 42 billion US dollars, which is inflated."

"42 billion US dollars..."

Ma Ge clicked his tongue in amazement, his tone revealing undisguised envy, "This isn't just empty boasting; it's real, hard-earned money. Looking across the country, who can compare to you?"

Joking aside, after a few rounds of drinks, Brother Ma quickly got down to business.

"Mr. Chen, the reason I've come to see you today is to ask you for some advice."

Pony Ma put down his chopsticks, looking serious. "Although Tencent now has over 100 million registered users and tens of millions of active users, it still can't find a good way to monetize this massive traffic."

"Although life is much better than before thanks to China Mobile's mobile internet, we are still dependent on others. I see that the online game market is booming, so I've been thinking about trying to become a distributor for a game and operate it myself."

"You're the undisputed leader in this industry, could you offer me some guidance?"

Chen Feng was not surprised to hear this.

The end of the internet is monetization, and the end of traffic monetization in this era is undoubtedly gaming.

Moreover, since I own 53% of Tencent's shares, Tencent's profits are my profits, so there's no reason not to support it.

"This is a good thing."

Chen Feng nodded in agreement, "Tencent has the largest user base, giving it a natural advantage in game development. If you want to understand the specific operational details, take some time the day after tomorrow to visit Legend Network. I'll have Su Qing talk to you about it. She's a hands-on expert and understands the business better than I do."

At this point, Chen Feng changed the subject, his expression becoming serious.

"However, there's one thing I must remind you: if you plan to distribute games in South Korea, there's a bottom line you must adhere to."

Little Ma immediately sat up straight: "I'd like to hear the details."

"We absolutely must get the source code."

Chen Feng held up one finger, his tone resolute, "Or to be even more straightforward, just buy the developer outright. Just like when I acquired Wemade, and recently when I acquired the developer of 'Miracle'."

"Why?" Little Ma asked, puzzled. "Isn't being an agent cheaper?"

"Low cost, high risk."

Chen Feng explained, "Korean games have good ideas, but the code is terrible, riddled with bugs. If you don't have the source code, you can only watch helplessly as the Koreans fix serious bugs or cheats."

"If the other party is efficient, it's fine, but if you encounter a slowpoke, the game will be over in just a few days."

"More importantly, if you make your game a hit, without the source code and ownership, the other party will take advantage of you. They can block version updates, raise agency fees, or even take back the agency rights. They are absolutely capable of doing such things."

"this..."

Brother Ma broke out in a cold sweat upon hearing this.

Although he has a technical background, he only has a superficial understanding of these unspoken rules of the online gaming industry.

"I've learned a lot! Thank you so much for your guidance, Mr. Chen. Otherwise, I would have really had to pay the price for my mistakes this time."

Chen Feng waved his hand: "We're all on the same side, no need to be polite. Once the road is paved, everyone can make money."

The two then chatted about the penguins' recent situation.

Thanks to the explosive growth of Mobile Dream Network, Tencent's net profit in the first half of the year exceeded 60 million yuan, not only making up for previous losses but also achieving healthy cash flow.

Although this number is nothing in Chen Feng's eyes, it is a miracle in the Chinese internet circle where cries of despair are everywhere.

The meal lasted until 8 p.m.

The two agreed to meet at Legend Network the day after tomorrow, where Su Qing would provide Little Ma with in-depth "training".

After seeing Little Ma off, Chen Feng got into Jiang Ming's car and started his journey home.

......

Two days later, Little Ma appeared on time in the conference room of Legend Network.

Under Chen Feng's instruction, Su Qing shared all her operational experience with the Legend game without reservation, from its introduction and localization to its internal testing, on-the-ground promotion, and anti-cheat measures.

These practical tips, gleaned from real-world experience, made Xiao Ma, a tech-savvy guy, beam with excitement, and he filled several pages with notes.

As he was leaving, Pony Ma said with deep emotion, "President Chen, President Su, I will remember your kindness. Tencent's gaming business is expected to launch next year, and we will need your guidance then."

After seeing off this future gaming legend, Chen Feng's attention returned to his own game, "Miracle MU".

According to Su Qing's feedback, beta testers gave the game extremely high marks.

Compared to the somewhat rough graphics and monotonous monster-slaying mode of "Legend of Mir", "Miracle MU" boasts gorgeous visuals, cool skill effects, and a dazzling equipment system, making it a game-changer.

On July 10th, the highly anticipated "Miracle MU" officially launched its open beta.

Relying on Legend Network's nationwide distribution network, in just three days, the number of concurrent online users exceeded 100,000, and the number of registered users surpassed two million.

The data is skyrocketing.

By early August, the number of online users had exceeded 300,000, and the number of registered users had surpassed 10 million.

Although it still falls short of the peak of "Legend of Mir," it was undoubtedly the runner-up in the online game market at the time.

Seizing the opportunity, Su Qing announced that the paid operation will officially begin on October 1st.

To test players' willingness to pay, the operations team planned a pre-event activity called "Recharge Points Cards to Receive Blessing Gems".

As a result, the level of frenzy far exceeded expectations.

The "ding" sound effect of a gem falling is every Miracle player's dream.

In order to obtain these rare enhancement items, players waved banknotes and rushed to internet cafes and newsstands.

In just two days, the stock of game cards across the country was running out.

The original price of the game cards was 30 yuan, but scalpers have driven the price up to 50 yuan, and the demand still exceeds the supply.

Seeing this impressive battle report, Chen Feng was completely relieved.

This goose that lays golden eggs has been raised to maturity.

......

The August heat is intense and unbearable.

With company affairs temporarily settled, Chen Feng decided to take his son back to his hometown to escape the summer heat and visit his parents.

A black S600 drives along a winding country road.

"Boss, there's a fork in the road ahead. Which way should I go?"

Driver Jiang Ming slowed down, looked at the unfamiliar road ahead, and asked hesitantly.

Chen Feng put down the documents in his hand and glanced out the window: "Turn left, and you'll arrive after crossing that stone bridge."

Jiang Ming responded and turned the steering wheel.

Just then, Chen Xiaotian's thoughts suddenly echoed in Chen Feng's mind.

Sigh, going out these days is such a hassle. If only we had Gaode or Baidu Maps, we could just enter our destination and get direct navigation, and we wouldn't need to ask for directions at all!

However, we'll have to wait a few more years until smartphones become widespread. Map apps will then be the real game-changers. They won't just be able to navigate, but also hail rides, book hotels, find restaurants... they'll be the ultimate gateway to the mobile internet.

Whoever controls the maps controls the travel and lifestyle services of hundreds of millions of users—a trillion-dollar business!

He does not mean that.

Chen Feng's heart skipped a beat, and a glint of light flashed in his eyes.

Navigation map? Traffic entry point?

This was truly a wake-up call!

As the son of a reborn individual, he sees the future, while Chen Feng, as a businessman, sees the overall strategy.

Although smartphones are still nowhere to be seen, that doesn't stop people from getting in early.

Map surveying is a massive undertaking that requires long-term accumulation of experience and qualification applications.

If you start doing this now, you'll have a winning hand when the smartphone era arrives.

If Fengtian Technology launches its own smartphones with its own map software pre-installed, it will not only solve user pain points but also connect to various life services through the map, creating a huge closed-loop ecosystem.

Even before the widespread use of mobile phones, this data could be sold to car manufacturers for in-car navigation systems.

"This project is a must."

Chen Feng secretly made up his mind.

Upon returning to Shanghai, he immediately set about registering a software company to specialize in the research and development and surveying of electronic maps.

Even if it's a bottomless pit of money in the early stages, and even if it requires maintaining a huge surveying vehicle fleet that travels all over the country, this money still has to be spent.

This investment is a drop in the ocean compared to the trillion-dollar market of the future.

Anyway, with the two money-printing machines, Legend and Miracle, running day and night, plus the capital pool after Fengtian Technology's listing, he has no shortage of money.

As I was pondering this, the car shook slightly, and the scenery outside the window became familiar.

"Boss, we're entering the village," Jiang Ming reminded him.

Chen Feng snapped out of his thoughts and looked ahead.

The small village that holds my childhood memories is now right before my eyes.

With its wheels rolling, the S600 drove smoothly on the brand-new asphalt road without any bumps.

Chen Feng looked out the window, feeling quite satisfied.

Five million was invested, and the effect was immediate.

In just four months, this muddy dirt road that had caused countless villagers headaches was completely transformed into a thoroughfare.

As soon as the car entered the village, sharp-eyed villagers surrounded it.

"Ah Feng is back!"

Warm greetings rang out one after another. Several elders held Chen Feng's hands, their faces flushed with excitement.

"Ah Feng, you are truly a great benefactor to our village! This road is so well repaired. Now it only takes ten minutes to ride a motorcycle to town, and we no longer have to worry about getting covered in mud on rainy days."

"Yes! The village chief specially erected a merit monument at the intersection, with your name engraved at the top. From now on, when the children in the village pass by, they will all know that this is the road you built."

"And there's a new ancestral hall, it's very impressive! You must go and see it."

Faced with the villagers' hospitality, Chen Feng maintained a humble smile and gestured for Jiang Ming to bring out Zhonghua cigarettes from the trunk, giving one to everyone.

This simple way of giving back made the atmosphere even more enthusiastic.

After spending three days at home with his parents and enjoying a rare period of peace and quiet, Chen Feng set off to return to Shanghai.