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[Love O2O]
[Episode 28]
- Where are you going now? - I'm going to get my pay from Zhen Yi.
Who wants to come with me?
I have a date with Da Zhong.
We're at a very special stage right now.
- Where's your love for your friend? - I've got none to spare.
- I'm going, bye. - Bye.
- Wei Wei. - All right, I've got nothing going on.
- Let's go. - Wait, I need to go to the bathroom.
- I'll be right back. - Hurry up.
Er Xi.
I already told you to pretend that you didn't know me.
Wait.
Hey there, Stranger.
Perhaps you should look up...
Bei Wei Wei.
I'm leaving to study overseas.
I've come to sign some papers today.
Congratulations.
I...
I'm really sorry.
I know I've caused you and Xiao Nai a lot of trouble
because of my immaturity.
It's okay, actually it wasn't that bad.
Wei...
Wei Wei, I really envy you.
Not only because of your relationship with Xiao Nai.
But because of the sincerity with which you treat your friends.
Sincerity is very important in friendship.
If you truly care about someone that person will definitely feel it.
And treat you with the same sincerity in return.
I believe that you'll find true friends.
I've only just realized this, but I don't think it'll be too late.
Bei Wei Wei, thank you.
I wish you all the best.
Good luck with everything.
Bye.
Wei Wei, what did the "School Beauty" say to you?
For some reason, I felt she looked better than she normally does.
Nothing, she said she'll be going overseas to study soon.
She also envies me for having a silly friend like you.
I'm not silly, I'm your best friend.
Yeah, right.
Wei Wei, after she's gone then you'll become the school beauty.
I have an idea.
Why don't you make an anonymous posting and say that married women...
No, I mean girls who already have a boyfriend
are not allowed to enter the school beauty competition?
In your dreams.
Married woman? You'll get voted for sure.
I'll wait for you here.
Come and wait in the lobby, nobody will notice you.
- I'll just wait here. - Let's go.
It'll be fine.
Just sit here while I go get my paycheck.
If they deduct my pay then I'll call you and you'll have to come up, okay?
Okay.
I think I've seen this person somewhere before.
So he works at Zhen Yi.
I got my check, Wei Wei, here's your money.
Let's spend the rest of the money on a feast just for the two of us.
Do you know who this person is?
He's GM Li from our Games R&D division.
- What's wrong? - I'll tell you later.
In order to be fair
we must use Feng Teng's external server which has the same configurations
as a real life network.
Everything else is the same.
So don't stress out.
I'm still quite nervous, Third Bro.
Are you sure you want me to present with you?
You don't have to pick me just because I'm the best-looking.
Bah! I'm the best-looking.
The reason Third Bro picked you
is because it'll further highlight his abilities.
Good, the fact that you can still joke about it
shows you're not really nervous at all.
I am a little nervous.
But not quite as nervous as A-Shuang
who couldn't come because of an upset stomach.
I can't believe A-Shuang actually backed down at such a critical moment.
Hello, the number you've dialed is switched off...
Why is his phone switched off?
- Are you from Zhi Yi? - Yes.
Okay, please come with me.
- Hello, GM Xiao. - GM Wang.
- Welcome. - GM He, sorry to keep you waiting.
- We only just got here. - So you're from Zhi Yi.
They're certainly very young graduates.
That's right.
- GM Li, welcome. - GM Wang.
- GM He. - And this is...
He's GM Zhen Junior and will be presenting on behalf of our team.
- GM Wang. - Welcome.
- GM He. - Welcome.
Look at all this young talent.
It makes me feel so old just looking at them.
Since we're all here now, let's go inside.
- Why is it still switched off? - What's the matter?
Remember when I had lunch with Meng Yi Ran?
I told you I bumped into one of Xiao Nai's staff.
I saw him with Zhen Yi's GM Li.
It just seemed a bit strange for them to be hanging out together.
Er Xi, do you think it'll affect Xiao Nai?
I don't think so.
Perhaps it was just a casual lunch.
I don't think it's that simple.
I better call and see how he's doing.
- Hello, the number you've dialed... - It's still switched off.
Wei Wei, they must have switched off their phones for the presentation.
That's why you can't get through.
Let's go back.
GM He.
GM Wang.
Since it's not a public presentation let's relax and be a bit more casual.
We can start once President Feng gets here.
Sure.
Here comes President Feng.
President Feng.
Have a seat.
President Feng, this is Zhi Yi Technologies
and this is Zhen Yi Technologies.
They'll be showing us their game demos today.
President Feng has a 1:00 p.m. flight so we don't have a lot of time.
Each team will get half an hour.
Okay, let's begin.
GM He and I have agreed to go in alphabetical order.
So Zhen Yi will go first.
Okay, thank you, GM Wang.
It's my pleasure today to present
our development product on behalf of Zhen Yi Technologies.
Apart from being Zhen Yi's project manager
I'm also an avid player of "A Chinese Ghost Story."
So we've based our design of "New Chinese Ghost Story"
on satisfying our players' needs as the very first priority.
Players do not get attracted to a particular game
simply because of its repetitive battles and unlimited level advances.
More importantly, it's the interaction as well as feelings between people.
So on top of the existing game foundation
we've added a variety of complex and fun interaction modes
such as love mode, family mode ally mode, group mission mode, and so forth.
Let's take a look at the demo.
That concludes my presentation, thank you.
Not bad.
The online game technology has already reached its peak.
So the ordinary, small breakthroughs no longer satisfy our players' needs.
I think Zhen Yi's done very well in terms of innovation.
Zhen Yi's game is certainly quite impressive.
Let's have a look at Zhi Yi's presentation.
Hello, I'm Xiao Nai.
My team and I will be showing you
our design concept for "New Chinese Ghost Story."
Your game demo's really small, was it a rush job?
I heard you don't have a lot of programmers in the company.
We have eight programmers.
Even though they're all top students, but with such limited manpower...
We may not have a lot of programmers.
But every one of them has their very own unique strength.
The fact that they know each other well means they work really well together.
Also, a small client group won't necessarily lower a game's quality.
It'll actually make downloading more convenient for players.
Hopefully I can prove this point to GM He in my presentation.
Let's begin.
GM Li, everything's going according to plan.
Feng Teng provided us with the exact same server configurations.
Why can't you connect to it when we didn't have any problems?
Perhaps there's a problem with your game.
No, but I can't even make a physical connection.
I...
Physical connection?
What could have gone wrong?
Could there be a problem with our server?
What's going on?
- Go and check with the IT department. - Yes, GM Wang.
President Feng, GM Wang, IT has already looked at it.
They said there's something wrong with our server configurations.
But they're not sure what has caused our server to shut down unexpectedly.
It might take them half an hour to reboot it.
Half an hour? But President Feng will have to leave in 45 minutes.
We can't delay President Feng.
- We might have to do it another time. - But it'll be quite difficult.
We'll have to check with GM He's schedule.
He's going to be in the United States for three months.
Let's just make a decision now.
I think Zhen Yi's done a very good job.
Zhen Yi's idea is very creative.
Zhi Yi's game might not be as innovative.
They didn't really get off to a good start, did they?
That's right.
Connect to the mirror server.
Mirror server?
You've backed up on another server?
Did you connect to your own server?
But your server's configurations are different from ours.
It'll be unfair to Zhen Yi.
Prior to our presentation
we did a backup on another server with exactly the same configurations
to prevent any unexpected surprises.
President Feng.
This is the server's remote connection login.
The IT staff at Feng Teng can log in at anytime
and check the server's configurations.
Online games are commercial products.
Every second of its operation will affect a company's reputation and profit.
That's why stability is the key factor.
Recently, we've had a lot of internet disasters.
In order to prevent any negative impact when designing our server structure
we've already built in a disaster withdrawal function.
In this structure, when a server breaks down
another mirror server will be triggered immediately
to allow players to keep playing.
It'll guarantee the continuation of the game's operation
while minimizing the occurrence of any accidents.
This has always been Zhi Yi's ultimate aim.
It'll also be our promise to Feng Teng throughout our collaboration.
They may be a very young team but they're very meticulous.
They've really surprised me.
They came prepared.
GM Wang, I don't believe in coincidences.
Sure, I've already asked someone to look into it.
I'd now like to ask my team members
to demonstrate the special features of "New Chinese Ghost Story."
We've redesigned the game engine
from a single-threading logic to multi-threading logic
to maximize the use of the calculation function
of the Central Processing Unit and the Graphic Processing Unit.
President Feng, single-threading and multi-threading mean--
I know what that means, you don't need to explain to me.
The biggest difference between the conventional video game and online game
is the interaction between NPC (Non-player Characters) and the player.
But if the NPC never changes then players will get bored very easily.
That's why we've especially designed complex behavior trees for all our NPCs
to make them a lot smarter.
This way, we've added a lot more fun to their interactions.
Interesting, right?
The weather in our game will also simulate the real weather.
It'll have all four seasons
sunrise and sunset, fine and sunny days, as well as cold and rainy days.
Our aim is to let our players feel the change in weather
without even having to step outside. Thank you.
With such highly graphical scenes
it'll require a high level of both hardware and software support.
If our players have to upgrade their computers before they can play the game
they might find it very inconvenient and difficult to play.
This is exactly the point that I'm about to prove.
The ultimate aim of our engine optimization
is to lower the demand for system support
while not compromising the quality of our game.
This will be demonstrated in the following River Beast Flooding mission.
- It looks good. - Yeah.
The prolonged occurrence of rain in our game
will also lead to floods.
The River Beast Flooding is an all-server rescue mission.
Apart from having to transport NPCs to a safe place within a given time
players will also have to carry out post-disaster reconstruction tasks.
All these will form an interactive mission chain
to guarantee that players will not get bored of the mission.
We will now show you a simulation of tens of thousands of players
completing a mission at the same time.
A true test of the server's capability to cope with pressure.
That's amazing.
President Feng, I think...
Since you understand, I won't need to explain.
Look how smoothly it runs even with 10,000 people online.
That's incredible.
If we can also have apply this technique to our other games
then we'll definitely...
That wraps up our design and concept for "New Chinese Ghost Story."
Finally, before I conclude our presentation
I'd like to share with you Zhi Yi Technologies' objective.
To promote culture via innovation.
Ever since we decided to start our own business
and establish our very own game company
people had doubts because we're young and don't have much experience.
Also, to a lot of people playing online games is a waste of time.
But to me
an online game is just like a book, a movie, or a museum.
It's not just entertainment.
It's a channel that is responsible for promoting culture.
It's a way of conveying culture to people.
It's a precious yet intangible treasure.
When people play our games they can delve into their characters.
And experience every little detail of Chinese history.
So Zhi Yi doesn't simply aim to produce popular games.
Through the virtual worlds that we build
we hope that more people can learn about the Chinese culture.
That's why we always insist on using our own ideas
and developing our own engines.
We can only create a world of Chinese culture
that is totally unique to other cultures
through developing our very own engines.
We want to build a world.
A world that had only existed in words and imagination.
However instead of forcing our ideas and perspectives into our players' minds
we will substantiate and convey every detail through our game.
That is what forms the basis and perspective of our game.
Feng Teng's also very dedicated to promoting culture.
Zhi Yi's values and ideas are certainly very similar to ours.
Thank you, President Feng, that concludes my presentation.
Thank you, everyone.
Zhi Yi's idea isn't bad.
But I still believe that what sells in the market is the first priority.
I think Zhen Yi Technologies' interactive modes
will make the game much more interesting.
My opinion is different from GM He's.
The new game isn't just a continuation from the previous game.
If it's only going to be similar then there's no need to launch a new product.
The game engine that Zhi Yi has developed is obviously much better.
We can even apply it to our other games in the future.
President Feng, it's almost time.
I'd like to thank both teams
for showing us the result of your development.
Please wait in the waiting room just outside the conference room.
We'll announce our decision after a short internal discussion.
Uncle Li, stop walking around, you're annoying me.
The situation's not in our favor.
- What if-- - Let's just wait for the results.
I've already done the best I could.
If we lose then it means we're not good enough.
It was part of your plan, right?
Why didn't I know about the backup?
Of course.
Third Bro warned me before we came.
I really didn't expect something to go wrong.
I panicked so much that I almost forgot about the backup.
But the strange thing is how come their server suddenly shut down?
I have to leave for New York now.
Let's talk about our contract after I get back.
I look forward to that.
Thank you for your support for Feng Teng.
I could certainly feel your sincerity.
Hopefully we'll get a chance to work together in the future.
Thank you, President Feng.
GM He, come downstairs with me.
How embarrassing.
As much as I hate to admit it, you've won.
I humbly accept my defeat.
Let's go.
Don't be so disappointed.
Even though we lost, we must keep our heads up.
Zhi Yi was much better than us in technique and strategy.
So I'm not surprised that they've won.
But don't be disappointed.
Even though we lost
As long as learn from our experience and better prepare ourselves next time
then we'll definitely come up with a brilliant game
and defeat Zhi Yi Technologies.
You've been working very hard lately.
- Go and get some rest. - I'm sorry, Manager...
It's not your fault so you don't have to apologize.
As the project manager, I should take full responsibility.
If Feng Teng hadn't brought forward the presentation
I'm sure we would have done better.
You can take three days of paid leave and come back all refreshed.
Where's GM Li?
I thought he was right behind us.
Okay, I'll go and find him.
- You can go back to the hotel. - Okay, Manager...
I'm really sorry, President Zhen.
We didn't get the bid.
I also thought we'd get it for sure.
I didn't expect Xiao Nai to be so smart.
He actually prepared a mirror server.
I think GM He's been caught.
Okay.
I'll make sure to comfort Young Master.
Sure, goodbye. President Zhen.
I wonder how it went.
You're finally back.
Let's go and have late night supper.
We've won the bid.
That's great.
Cheers.
Guys, we've won the bid.
How great is that!
- Well done... - It was such a piece of cake.
So easy.
Thank you for all the late nights and hard work.
- Cheers. - Come on...
Let's drink.
I thought you would have had your celebration in Shanghai.
- Why did you come back so early? - Because we miss you all so much.
We can all go to Shanghai for a feast when we sign the contract.
That's right, you're welcome to order whatever you want tonight.
It's on our boss.
No one's going home sober.
- Okay... - You know what?
I didn't eat anything on the plane in order to make room for this feast.
Let's order more dishes.
We can't let Third Bro off the hook that easily.
But we haven't even finished our food.
Don't be stupid, we should make the most of tonight's free meal.
I'm the core strength of our team.
So I must eat more to make up for the brain cells that I've used up.
Go on, eat more.
Okay, excuse me, I'd like to order.
Expensive restaurants usually have very impersonal service.
Eat more.
It's on him.
Any suggestions, everyone?
- Or should I decide? - Go on.
Two dozen oysters, clams, scallops, and two servings of escargot.
Anyone want a beer?
Red wine.
Beer doesn't go with seafood.
- All right, red wine, make it quick. - Sure.
- Thanks, Boss Xiao. - Here, this is for you.
Thank you for this feast.
I thought it was Hao Mei's treat tonight.
Hang on, why is it me?
Before our meeting the other day
we were talking about where Hao Mei should take us for seafood.
Remember? The two houses.
That's right, I almost forgot.
Mei, you must keep your promise.
- So this feast should be on you. - Yeah, you can't eat your words.
- Exactly... - Help, can I cancel my order?
Mei, be generous.
Yeah, don't be so stingy.
How can you let Third Bro off the hook?
Let's go for a driving trip next weekend, it's on me.
Boss Xiao's so generous.
I love you.
Mei, what other excuses have you got?
Let me check my bank account.
Third Bro, you're so evil.
Thank you.
I'm just a sandstorm.
Here, try this crab.
No one would dare offend you from now on.
Too late, you've just offended me.
I never thought I'd be paying for this.
This is all my hard-earned money.
No, this is too much.
It's only worth this much.
Mei, so are you going to tell us about your houses?
- That's right. - When my parents came here last month
I didn't want to go back with them so they bought them for my future wife.
But why did they buy two residences?
Is it because...
- You want to have two wives? - No, Third Bro...
Sandstorms don't just happen once.
Have another one.
He actually wants two wives when we don't even have a girlfriend.
Yeah, how can you have two wives...
Wait... I almost forgot.
One of my apartments is still empty.
You can stay there for free if you want to.
Me...
But it's a really small apartment.
It's only good for one person, so--
Bro, we've already lived together for four years.
You're not dumping me, are you?
You already have a huge apartment.
Mei and I have bathed together before.
Beat that.
Old Man Yu, you better think about it.
If you bring your girlfriend home in the future
then Mei will definitely steal her heart.
Exactly.
Then I'll take my girlfriend and run into Mei's arms.
Mei will never put up with your smelly feet.
His feet smell worse than mine, he doesn't even wash his socks.
- Your feet smells even worse-- - That's enough...
We're all friends so I really can't choose anyone.
Why don't you talk about it
and let me know your decision?
Okay?
- Come on, let's drink. - I'll pour you some wine.
Why isn't Senior A-Shuang here?
He resigned.
Did he really betray us?
How did you know?
One day I went to see Er Xi and saw A-Shuang hanging out with a stranger.
When I went to pick up Er Xi's pay with her today
I found out that he's a manager at Zhen Yi Technologies.
I thought something was wrong so I tried to call you.
But your phone was switched off.
I couldn't leave my phone on during a presentation.
But why did A-Shuang do that?
- Come on, let's drink. - Cheers.
Boss Xiao, I need to talk to you.
I want to know why.
You mean you already know?
A childhood friend of mine has developed an online game.
But then his girlfriend sold it to Zhen Yi.
So he got really furious
and still went ahead and launched the game.
Then Zhen Yi sued him for stealing trade secrets.
That's why Zhen Yi came to me.
My friend means a lot to me.
That's why I had no choice but to betray Zhi Yi.
But I didn't tell them anything else apart from our progress.
So...
Boss.
I'm really sorry.
Cheers...
I see.
Do Old Man Yu and the others know about this?
They don't need to know.
- You deserve this. - Oyster?
- What's wrong? - Nothing.
Grow up, my dear wife.
Are you all full now?
- Let's sing karaoke. - Yeah, let's sing...
KO, come on, sing with us.
- Come on. - I'll go first...
- Who wants to sing first? - Me.
- Come on, I'll take you home. - But--
It's okay, I'll call a cab for them.
Let's go and pay the check.
I thought Mr. Beauty's paying.
It was just a joke, let him have fun.
- Let's go. - Cheers, Yu.
- Have fun, we're going. - You're going?
- Bye. - Bye, Boss...
- Come on, let's party! - Yeah!
It's party time...
What? It's already 3:30 p.m.
Who is it?
Coming.
I'm coming.
Who is it?
KO? What are you doing here?
I need a favor from you.
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