Reborn to Make Games: My Girlfriend is a Game Streamer

Chen Bainian had thought that Cheng Zhixing would ask some more realistic and practical questions.

For example, he might ask himself about the requirements for a game designer position at Changshou Games, or about the learning and training methods for game designers.

Unexpectedly, the other party directly posed a strategic question concerning the future direction of the studio.

Actually, the answer to this question was already there when he chose to pursue the path of game development again after his rebirth.

After all, for a reborn person like him, if he really wanted to make money, there were plenty of ways and opportunities.

After a moment of contemplation, as he organized his thoughts, countless images flashed rapidly through his mind:

The exhaustion of working late into the night to pay off debts before being reborn;

Like Xu Haoran's passionate dreams for the future when he first entered the industry;

There was also the excitement he felt after being reborn and knowing that the game had a good start and he had a chance to realize his dream, so he resolutely chose to resign.

And Jiang Yiting's unwavering dedication to promoting local specialties in both her past and present lives...

These fragmented images, interwoven together, further solidified his answer.

"Long-lasting games will not be acquired, and we will maintain our independent creative rights." Chen Bainian's answer was very firm. "However, at least for the next year, or even two years, independent games will be the foundation of our development and the battlefield for us to accumulate capabilities and reputation."

He continued to outline the blueprint: "We will build a highly capable and well-coordinated team to explore more possibilities."

Of course, in the future, we do not rule out incubating small teams internally, allowing people with ideas to freely team up and do small-scale projects that they want to try.

This will become part of our company culture, a long-term vision.

Cheng Zhixing was stunned.

He wasn't surprised that Chen Bainian insisted on independence; it was natural for an idealistic game developer.

He was surprised that Chen Bainian was willing to support small teams internally, which is a thankless task in the industry.

Most practitioners in the industry do not have this ability or market sense.

Therefore, they can only follow closely behind established producers like Chen Bainian, becoming cogs in a machine on a project.

Chen Bainian's suggestion gave them an opportunity they dared not even dream of.

Which game developer, when they first enter the industry, hasn't dreamed of leading their own game with partners?

"Can I... do it too?" Cheng Zhixing asked instinctively.

Chen Bainian smiled, as if seeing himself when he first entered the industry: "At least, you still need to learn a lot."

Seeing that Cheng Zhixing had gradually calmed down, he changed the subject: "Any other questions?"

Cheng Zhixing shook his head: "No, that's all."

"That's enough for the interview," Chen Bainian said. "Go back and play a few more Rogue-like games."

Cheng Zhixing was taken aback, then realized the hidden meaning in those words, and a surge of immense joy filled his heart: "I...I passed?"

"Mm." Chen Bainian nodded readily.

Currently, it's just him and Xu Haoran in the company, so the interview process is basically just a matter of a word from the two of them.

Unlike those big companies, which insist on going through a drawn-out "go back and wait for notification" process, this company is much more efficient.

"Monthly salary of 6000, but there will be bonuses after the game is launched. Is that acceptable?" He stated the offer without beating around the bush.

It's not that he's stingy, but given Cheng Zhixing's current abilities and experience, this amount is reasonable.

How quickly he can grow and how much he can handle in the future depends on how well the project performs after it goes live.

People in this industry know that if a game becomes a hit, the project team's bonuses will be the main source of income; their regular salaries are just enough for basic living expenses.

"Yes!" Cheng Zhixing answered without hesitation.

He knew he had seized this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.

In this industry, there are quite a few producers with experience in launching projects, but those who have truly created hit products are extremely rare.

Those big shots at that level mostly stay in top-tier companies as their prized possessions.

Occasionally, a few people like Chen Bainian would start their own businesses, but their hiring standards were incredibly high; Cheng Zhixing didn't even qualify for a resume screening.

Only a small, newly established team like Changshou Games, starting almost from scratch, gave a newcomer like him the opportunity to get in.

If it weren't for his former company going bankrupt and freeing up space, and Chen Bainian having taken a liking to this office and having this chance encounter, he might not even have had this opportunity.

Chen Bainian took out his phone, the screen's light reflecting in his smiling eyes: "Let's add each other on WeChat. Once all the company paperwork is done, I'll announce the specific start date in the group chat."

You can take about a week off.

With a soft "ding," the friend request was approved.

When Cheng Zhixing looked up again, he couldn't suppress the lightness in his eyes and brows.

He practically floated out of the office.

The guy who went in for the interview at the same time as him hasn't made a move yet.

In the open office area, seven pairs of eyes immediately fixed on Cheng Zhixing, and the air was thick with tension.

"Brother Lin, it's your turn." Cheng Zhixing smiled at a more composed-looking planning colleague.

Lin Qiming stood up, carefully examined Cheng Zhixing's barely concealed smile, and asked in a low voice, "Did you pass?"

"Mm!" Cheng Zhixing nodded emphatically, his smile wide and his eyes almost closed.

This reaction was like a shot of adrenaline for Lin Qiming. He took a deep breath, straightened his back, and walked into the general manager's office.

Cheng Zhixing didn't rush to leave. He plopped down on an empty workstation, intending to wait for the results from his other colleagues.

About ten minutes later, the guy who interviewed the programmer came out, with no expression on his face.

He returned to his seat, silently picked up the packed cardboard box, and left with only the words "I'm leaving now" before disappearing through the door without looking back.

He didn't even need to say a word; his back view said it all.

Another ten minutes or so passed before Lin Qiming came out, but with a bitter smile on his face.

"Brother Lin..." Cheng Zhixing immediately went to greet him.

This person was practically his mentor who brought him into the industry, and he took good care of him.

"It's alright," Lin Qiming patted his shoulder, his tone still calm. "I'm leaving now."

Cheng Zhixing was at a loss for words to comfort him.

He knew that Brother Lin was almost thirty and had a lot of pressure from his parents and his own family.

He joked a while ago that once the project went live and he received the bonus, he would find a less demanding job to prepare for the civil service exam.

Who would have thought that the company would go bankrupt first?

"Brother Lin, what's next...?"

"Go home and rest for a few days first," Lin Qiming interrupted him, then patted his shoulder forcefully, his tone becoming serious. "Work hard with Teacher Chen; this is a rare opportunity."

"Yes!" Cheng Zhixing replied emphatically.

The interviews all ended around 3 p.m.

When Chen Bainian came out of the general manager's office, the empty office in front of him now only had five people: himself, Xu Haoran, Cheng Zhixing who had passed the interview, an artist, and a programmer.

The competition is fierce, with nine teams advancing to the final three. The reality is rather cruel.

The three who remained all shared the common trait of being young; the oldest was only twenty-five, and they still had a spark in their eyes and a drive to rise to the top.

"I'll create a group chat later and send out work-related messages there. That's all for today, everyone go home and get some rest," Chen Bainian said to the three new recruits, his tone gentle yet carrying a calming presence.

After the three of them packed their things and left, Chen Bainian turned to Xu Haoran: "Want to come to my place for a celebratory meal tonight?"

Xu Haoran waved his hand: "Let's wait a few days, until I've completed my resignation procedures."

"By the way, could you do me a favor and see if there are any apartments for rent around here? It's quite a distance from Qianjiang East."

Now that I've decided to settle down here, I need to make a good living here too.

"Okay, I'll take care of it," Chen Bainian readily agreed.

Renting a place isn't difficult; just ask Uncle Qin, the gossip in the neighborhood, he's sure to have some connections.

The two took one last look at room 608 and locked the door.

The setting sun streamed through the corridor windows, casting long shadows of the two people.

This place, full of turning points, is about to become the starting point for their future battles side by side.