Reborn to Make Games: My Girlfriend is a Game Streamer

On the other end of the phone, Chen Bainian's gaze fell on the two cards in his hand.

"To say I had absolutely no idea," Chen Bainian's voice came through the receiver, calm yet with a frank caution, "don't tell me you don't believe me, even I probably don't believe it myself."

But some things, I prefer to let them happen naturally, like water flowing into a channel. The way things are now, it's fine.

"...Understood." Xu Haoran breathed a sigh of relief on the other end, his tone softening. "As long as you understand. I think you two get along quite well, don't let this opportunity slip away. Alright, I won't bother you anymore, I'm going to get some rest!"

Hearing the busy tone on the phone, Chen Bainian put down his phone.

He looked down again at the two cards side by side in his hand.

A polite congratulatory message from a public occasion represents a connection of cooperation and work.

The other one carries a more personal warmth, like a small symbol of tacit understanding that exists only between the two of them.

He turned around and faced the whiteboard on the wall that hadn't been touched for a long time.

The early development plans for Getting Over It still remain on it.

He picked up the blackboard eraser and cleaned the left side, leaving only the original "HP System Optimization Solution 1.0" framework on the right side.

Then, he used two small magnets to attach the autographed photo and the flower basket greeting card side by side to the blank space in the upper left corner of the whiteboard.

After examining it for a moment, he picked up a black marker and crossed out "1.0" on the right, changing it to "2.0".

Next, he moved the slightly out-of-place line of small print at the bottom of the plan, "Supplementary Variable: Unplanned Interpersonal Interactions," to the newly opened area on the left.

Below this line, he paused, then began to add:

Observation sample: Jiang Yiting

Status: Positive interaction, with positive variables present.

Continued observation and careful assessment are needed regarding the impact and potential synergistic effects on the main thread tasks (long-running games).

Current strategy: Maintain the status quo and let nature take its course.

Prioritize ensuring the stable progress of core objectives (studio survival and the success of the first product).

After writing this, he leaned back in his chair and quietly looked at the whiteboard in front of him.

The right side of the whiteboard represents a rational and rigid system plan.

The left side is like a sensory module that was suddenly embedded, carrying warmth and color.

They seem out of place, yet they coexist strangely in this space planned for the future.

Chen Bainian knew that Xu Haoran was right; some things had changed.

But he cannot predict where this "difference" will lead, nor should he be in a hurry to predict it.

Just like his approach to game design—respect the underlying logic, embrace unexpected fun, but the core gameplay and goals must be clear and firm.

He minimized Jiang Yiting's live stream page and opened another document titled "(Project A) Grass Cutting Rouge Gameplay Framework V0.5".

The cold light from the screen reflected on his face, his expression focused and calm.

The night is still long, and so is the road.

Whether it's a game world built with code or life outside of code, patience is required; take it one step at a time.

The sound of keyboard tapping began again, steady and continuous, like a heartbeat.

Just like this story, we have just turned the prologue and are about to embark on a new chapter that is broader and full of more unknown possibilities.

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At 11 p.m., Jiang Yiting ended her live broadcast for the night.

She unusually didn't choose her own topic, but instead took advantage of the popularity of "Global Watch".

As a major title from Frostnova, a top global developer, the game's quality is beyond question.

Innovative FPS hero skills, gorgeous graphics, cinematic CG animation, and brand-new in-game mechanics all showcase top-tier industrial standards.

But after a few games, Jiang Yiting vaguely sensed that something was wrong.

In this team-based shooting game, victory or defeat often does not depend entirely on individual skill.

Teamwork and understanding of the map and rules seem to be the key factors in determining the outcome of a battle.

"Maybe it's because I don't play enough team-based competitive games," she shook her head, no longer delving into the right or wrong of this design philosophy. "After all, it's a product from a big company, there must be a reason for it."

She picked up her phone, which had been silent for a long time, and saw many unread messages on the screen.

One of the messages that caught her eye was from Ji Siyu, her roommate and best friend from college and graduate school:

Ji Siyu: Tingting, my boyfriend is going to Lin'an on the 26th of this month, and I was thinking of coming along to visit you! Are you free to meet up?

Ji Siyu was her best friend during her student days. Although they were in different majors, they shared similar values ​​and could talk about anything.

Unfortunately, after graduation, Ji Siyu chose to return to her hometown in Jiangsu Province to inherit the family business, making it difficult for the two to see each other again.

Jiang Yiting still remembered Ji Siyu's childhood sweetheart boyfriend, Chen Xu, who was a year younger than her. They had been together since high school, and their families were old friends. Their relationship was so stable that it was enviable.

Back in school, she often saw Chen Xu coming to find Ji Siyu, and her sweet and cloying manner made Ji Siyu too embarrassed to get close.

"After dating for so many years, shouldn't they tie the knot by now?" Jiang Yiting thought, her fingers flying across the keyboard as she replied with delight:

Of course I'm free! That's great! It's been almost a year since we last saw each other, hasn't it? We definitely need to get together!

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In the e-sports room of Ji Siyu and Chen Xu's marital home in Yanling, Jiangsu Province.

"Hey hey hey! Look behind you! Someone's stealing points!" Ji Siyu watched her screen turn gray and enter the resurrection countdown, and anxiously patted her boyfriend's arm.

"I saw it! I saw it!" Chen Xu calmly controlled his character, made a precise turn and flick shot, and with a crisp headshot, a kill notification popped up in the upper right corner of the screen.

The previously deadlocked battle was broken, and the countdown finally came to an end.

A "Victory!" notification sounded in my headphones.

The two of them took off their headphones at the same time.

"My husband is amazing!" Ji Siyu smiled and leaned over to kiss Chen Xu on the cheek.

"Hehe," Chen Xu chuckled, putting his arm around his girlfriend, "So, honey, is that enough for tonight's game time?"

He knew very well that Ji Siyu was willing to play games with him out of love, and that she herself was not a hardcore gamer.

Between couples, knowing how not to spoil the fun is already a rare tacit understanding.

She spent two hours with him, and he was content.

"Honey, Tingting replied to my message!" Ji Siyu saw the message pop up on her phone on the table.

"Oh? What did she say?" Chen Xu became interested.

He thought the anchor looked familiar when he saw the trending topics about "12th Floor" and Chen Bainian. After sharing it with Ji Siyu, he realized that the anchor was actually his wife's best friend from college.

"She agreed and said she'd see you then." Ji Siyu put down her phone, her eyes shining.

"Then let's go to Lin'an and see what's going on between my brother and your best friend!" Chen Xu's gossip spirit began to burn. He was extremely curious about his brother Chen Bainian's recent situation.

"Hmm," Ji Siyu nodded, then changed the subject, her smile becoming sly and charming, "But honey, let's put theirs aside for now... Mom and Dad have been urging us to have a baby again lately."

Tonight...you promised three times, you can't go back on your word, okay?

Chen Xu's smile froze instantly, replaced by a serious expression as if facing a formidable enemy.

He glanced at the still-lit game screen, his mind in turmoil: This long night... should I start another game?