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Time flies like a clock wound up, and before we know it, it's mid-July.

July 11, 2008, is a day that has been repeatedly mentioned and even regarded as a golden rule by countless technology media and internet enthusiasts in later generations.

Apple officially released the iPhone 3G, and with it came the nuclear weapon that would change the entire history of the human software ecosystem—the App Store.

Shenzhen, Haofeng Networks headquarters.

The open-plan office area was unusually quiet. None of the thirty-odd core R&D staff were coding; instead, they were all gathered outside Li Feng's private office, peering through the glass wall, holding their breath and watching inside.

Li Feng was holding an original iPhone that he had brought back from across the ocean at a high price.

His finger slid lightly across the screen, tapping the new icon with a blue "A" that had just appeared with the system update.

It has officially launched on the App Store.

At this moment, the Apple Store is like a fertile virgin land that has just been cultivated.

The category list is almost empty, with only a handful of flashlight, calculator, and simple match-3 games.

A confident smile appeared on Li Feng's lips. He connected the data cable, used the key that had already been approved in the developer backend, and pressed the publish button.

Angry Birds, priced at $0.99.

Officially launched simultaneously on the global App Store!

"Old Chen, come in."

Li Feng unplugged the data cable and waved towards the door.

Technical Director Chen immediately pushed open the door and walked in, his expression a mix of nervousness and anticipation: "Mr. Li, it's online?"

"Try it yourself." Li Feng handed over the iPhone in his hand.

Old Chen carefully took the expensive phone, which didn't even have a physical keyboard. For him, who had been dealing with Nokia's Symbian system for years, this 3.5-inch capacitive touchscreen felt both unfamiliar and novel.

He mimicked Li Feng's earlier actions, tapping the red bird icon on the screen with his finger.

Without a lengthy loading bar, accompanied by a crisp and quirky background music, the game loads instantly.

Old Chen took a deep breath, placed his index finger on the red bird on the screen, and slowly pulled it back.

The instant his fingertip touched the screen and dragged it backward, Old Chen's pupils dilated sharply!

"This...this feel..."

Without the harsh resistance of a button phone, as your finger slides, the rubber band of a slingshot stretches across the screen. The subtle physical feedback and visual tension, as if you are actually pulling a rubber band, hits your brain directly from your fingertips!

Let go.

"Whoosh—"

The red bird on the screen drew a perfect parabola and crashed into the ice defense tower with a "boom," while the green pig instantly turned into a cloud of smoke and disappeared.

"Cool!"

Old Chen couldn't help but swear, his whole body trembling slightly from the shock.

Only at this moment did Old Chen fully understand what his boss had said a month ago!

This game is simply not designed for Nokia keypad phones! Only on a capacitive touchscreen, with its physical collision of fingertips sliding across the screen, can the indescribable sense of stress relief and exhilaration be fully realized!

"Mr. Li! This is a masterpiece! This is absolutely a masterpiece!" Old Chen was so excited his face turned red. "The App Store is full of garbage right now. Putting our game in there is like a wolf among sheep!"

"As expected."

Li Feng took the phone and casually tossed it onto the table.

At that point in 2008, Angry Birds had no rivals on the App Store.

With its exceptional touch experience and incredibly low price of $0.99, it's only a matter of time before it dominates the global charts.

"Have our overseas legal team keep a close eye on copyrights, and organic traffic from North America and Europe will soon explode."

Li Feng leaned back in his chair, looking at Old Chen, "How's the progress of 'Fishing Master' coming along?"

When the new project was mentioned, Old Chen immediately straightened his back, his eyes filled with absolute confidence:

"Mr. Li, the underlying fish swimming algorithm and gold coin drop feedback are all complete! The art department is working on the final high-definition texture rendering, and the particle effects for the cannon upgrade have also been added."

"In at most another two weeks, 'Fishing Master' will enter the final testing phase!"

"Very good." Li Feng nodded in satisfaction. "Let the team work hard for another half month. After this battle, the entire company will receive double bonuses!"

"Thank you, Mr. Li! I'll go tell the guys right away!"

Old Chen nodded excitedly and rushed out of the office.

Looking at the office area outside that had suddenly become bustling with activity, Li Feng picked up the coffee on the table and took a sip.

With its mobile platform base firmly established, the development of the web game version of "Hu Lai Three Kingdoms" is proceeding smoothly.

"Buzzing—"

Just as Li Feng was calculating his next user acquisition strategy, the Nokia phone on the table suddenly vibrated.

The screen displayed an unfamiliar number from Zhejiang.

Li Feng pressed the answer button: "Who is this?"

"Mr. Li! It's me, Lao Zhang! Zhang Jing!"

On the other end of the phone came the producer Zhang Jing's voice, which was full of energy and even had a hint of flattery and enthusiasm.

"Producer Zhang, what's wrong? Ten million gone so quickly?" Li Feng teased casually.

"Look at what you're saying! You spent that ten million so readily, our crew is now fully equipped and strong, we can even order two meat dishes and one vegetable dish for our boxed lunches!"

Zhang Jing laughed heartily on the other end of the phone, then her tone became serious and respectful:

"Mr. Li, it's like this. The pre-production set design and actor schedules have all been completely coordinated. The 'Lurking' production team is scheduled to hold a formal opening banquet and blessing ceremony this Sunday at Hengdian World Studios in Zhejiang."

"You are the only and largest sole investor in our entire production team. Director Jiang and the main actors are all eagerly waiting to meet you, the big boss who turned the tide."

"In any case, you must personally offer the first incense at this ribbon-cutting ceremony to mark the start of the event!"

Li Feng raised an eyebrow slightly.

Judging by the timeline, it's indeed time for "Lurking" to start filming.

He's been spending all his time in the tech park working on code and business strategies, his nerves on edge. It's time for him to take a look at the entertainment piece he's laid out.

"This Sunday, right?"

"Okay, send my assistant the exact address of Hengdian. I'll be there on time."