Tenda Games’ Chief Designer, Mr. Pei, was opposed to the idea in his heart.
Officials want to interview me about my journey in creating these games?
My journey has been: I’m so miserable!
Making one profitable game after another—why is it so difficult to make a game that loses money?
The officials would probably ask many questions about “Game Producer” and “Look Back to Shore,” repeatedly whipping the corpse, reopening Mr. Pei’s wounds.
This would be too difficult!
Moreover, wouldn’t an interview create some promotional effect?
Wouldn’t more players come to purchase Tenda’s games because of it?
So, Pei Qian instinctively resisted.
Assistant Xin was silent for a moment, then said in a persuasive tone: “It would be best… to accept the interview.”
“After all, this is an official interview. Most game companies don’t even have such opportunities.”
“The officials have helped our company quite a bit so far. We should at least give them a face.”
Pei Qian strangely felt like a schoolboy who didn’t want to go to class.
When it came to the help officials had given Tenda so far, Pei Qian became irritated.
Was that helpful?!
Giving recommendation spots was one thing, but then they provided special feature recommendations, excessively praised the games to mislead consumers, and most outrageously, changed the profit-sharing ratio to 30-70!
Each time, Mr. Pei suffered heavy losses.
If the officials hadn’t been interfering behind the scenes, would Mr. Pei be thinking about how to lose money while suffering from a cold?
Pei Qian thought for a moment and asked: “If I don’t go, will the officials blacklist me?”
“Would they stop giving Tenda recommendation spots and change the profit-sharing ratio back from 30-70 to 50-50?”
Assistant Xin was momentarily speechless: “It wouldn’t go that far.”
No blacklisting?
That’s a shame!
Pei Qian pondered that if he could snub the officials, perhaps they would give fewer recommendation spots in the future, which would be wonderful.
Assistant Xin added: “They said it would just be a casual chat and wouldn’t take much of your time.”
“Given that, why not do it?”
Pei Qian: “…”
Assistant Xin continued: “Oh, and during this interview, they also want to present Tenda with an officially certified trophy to commend our company’s outstanding contributions in original game development.”
Pei Qian: “…”
Assistant Xin: “There will also be a personal reward for you, to recognize your excellent achievements as a designer, with a prize of 100,000 yuan.”
“Of course, it’s not much money, mainly it’s…”
Pei Qian: “Tell them to come!”
“Huh?” Assistant Xin was stunned, never expecting Mr. Pei’s attitude to make a complete 180-degree turn.
He had been completely resistant just a moment ago—how did he agree so suddenly?
Pei Qian coughed twice: “I’ve thought about it, and I should indeed accept this interview.”
“Mainly, this honor doesn’t belong to me alone; it’s the result of the collective efforts of all Tenda employees. Although I’m busy with work and not interested in such honors, my employees should have the opportunity to receive this recognition.”
“So, for Tenda’s employees, I should accept this interview.”
Pei Qian spoke with righteous conviction.
“Yes, yes, Mr. Pei, you’re right,” Assistant Xin agreed. “After all, not everyone is as indifferent to fame and fortune as you are. These deserved rewards should still be pursued.”
Pei Qian thought for a moment: “How many reporters will be coming?”
Assistant Xin: “It’s not confirmed yet, it depends on the scale of the interview. If it’s just for a written article, one reporter is enough. If they want to produce a video, they’ll need at least one more cameraman.”
“These details aren’t fixed. How many people come and how many days the interview lasts mainly depends on what we want.”
Pei Qian nodded: “Good.”
“Since the officials are being so courteous, let’s arrange everything at the highest standard! Let them bring more staff, and all expenses in Jingzhou will be covered by us.”
Assistant Xin: “Including accommodation and meals?”
Pei Qian nodded: “Yes, and including airfare. The officials are coming all the way to interview us, so we must fulfill our duties as hosts. We’ll cover all these expenses.”
Assistant Xin didn’t ask further: “Alright, Mr. Pei, I’ll arrange it right away.”
Mr. Pei had originally wanted to refuse, but unexpectedly, the cunning officials had prepared a personal reward!
Of course, 100,000 yuan wasn’t much for Mr. Pei nowadays, but… it wasn’t insignificant either!
Moreover, Pei Qian suddenly realized this was also an opportunity to spend money.