Chapter 102: Lu Yu: I Am the Pinnacle

The event's schedule is actually quite rich.

Each company will bring its proudest work on stage for a live demo, or explain some of the game's features.

Some game segments were also inserted in between.

After about half an hour, the event finally entered today's most important segment.

"Everyone knows that recently the game Legend can be said to dominate the entire gaming industry."

"I think most people here have some resentment toward Grand; you can make a good game, but you shouldn't make a game that surpasses everyone else's!"

"You should also have investigated that Legend, this epoch-making game, was actually created by a child."

"As for this child, you probably aren't unfamiliar with him, since Plants vs. Zombies was also made by him."

"Now let's invite the creator of Plants vs. Zombies and Legend, Lu Yu!"

After the host gave a lengthy introduction, he finally called out Lu Yu's name.

Immediately, thunderous applause filled the entire venue.

Everyone's gaze instantly turned toward Lu Yu.

Lu Yu didn't hesitate; this had been agreed upon beforehand.

He strode to the front of the stage.

Because... Lu Yu's height is indeed insufficient, so the organizers prepared a stool for him.

Lu Yu stood on the stool and picked up the microphone.

Instantly, all sound in the venue vanished.

Although Lu Yu is a child, now no one can ignore him.

The game's success, as well as Mr. Qin's undisguised recruiting intent just now, are enough to show his excellence.

Lu Yu is only seven now; he can create Legend at this age—what about the future?

Could he create even more and better games?

Lu Yu naturally didn't know what everyone was thinking; he cleared his throat and then spoke.

"Actually, I don't know what I should say upon coming up here."

"The birth of Legend?"

"If I say this is a coincidence, I think you wouldn't find it strange, would you?"

"Often we create a game because of a sudden inspiration; if we seize it, a good game may be born."

The audience below all looked thoughtful.

Because what Lu Yu said is indeed... the fact.

They are all people from game companies, quite familiar with games.

They have also tried a flash of inspiration, had a good idea, and then made a good game.

Looking at it this way...

Legend and Plants vs. Zombies have a high degree of randomness, so...

Lu Yu actually isn't that amazing?

"But of course, to have a flash of inspiration, you still need sufficient accumulation."

"Otherwise, even if you have a good idea, you lack the ability to realize it."

Lu Yu's earlier remarks were actually meant to lower everyone's attention toward him.

But these later words were sincere.

Doing anything is actually a process of thick accumulation and thin eruption.

Without prior accumulation, don't even think about suddenly getting a windfall later.

The crowd fell into thought again.

"Well, my talk ends here, thank you everyone." Lu Yu said that, having already put down the microphone and then stepped down from the stage.

……

Lu Yu's speech was very brief, but the audience could do nothing about it.

The event was still ending.

But this already had nothing to do with Lu Yu.

At this moment, he had already walked toward the venue's exit together with Chen Qiao.

When they reached the main gate, Lu Yu saw a person standing ahead.

Mr. Qin!

"Lu Yu, give careful thought to what I just said."

"I truly value you."

"I also truly want to create miracles with you."

"To stand at the world's highest point, only you and I working together can achieve it; Chen Qiao... cannot realize your ambition like this."

Mr. Qin still wore a serious expression.

Lu Yu pondered for a moment and said, "I don't think that way."

"You don't think so? Do you think Chen Qiao can help you reach the world's pinnacle?" Mr. Qin's face showed a mocking smile; obviously he didn't think much of Chen Qiao.

Lu Yu lightly shook his head and said, "You're mistaken."

"What I mean is, even without you, I would still reach the world's pinnacle."

Having said that, Lu Yu continued walking forward.

Inside the venue, he indeed wanted to lower his profile, but in front of Mr. Qin, it was completely unnecessary.

Mr. Qin is not the type who would hold back just because you say you're weak.

He isn't the sort who will back down just because you say you're strong.

So Lu Yu no longer needed to conceal his thoughts.

After Lu Yu left for a moment, Mr. Qin remained standing where he was, unmoving.

I don't know how long the pan-frying had lasted, Mr. Qin suddenly laughed.

"Interesting! I've never seen such an arrogant person, and this person is actually a seven-year-old child."

"I'm really looking forward to seeing what Lu Yu will do next."

……

The influence of Legend continues to grow.

Everyone who goes to an internet café now opens Legend right away.

As time passes, the players' levels have risen, and they have unlocked more gameplay.

They began organizing guilds and participating in city wars.

They will launch assaults on higher-difficulty maps.

The deeper they go into Legend, the more they find the game full of fun.

So…… they can't let go of Legend.

Some people even brought their relatives and friends to play together.

Simply put, some maps are genuinely difficult to clear alone.

Teaming up with strangers makes the distribution of spoils afterward a problem.

So……

Legend has truly become a nationwide game.

Grand also officially became the country's first well-known time company.

Chen Qiao, thanks to Legend, reaped abundant rewards.

He is now even preparing to give Grand a new building.

Of course, these actually have little to do with Lu Yu anymore.

At the very least, lately Lu Yu hasn't been around Grand much.

At this moment, Lu Yu arrived at Mo Du University of Electronic Science and Technology and entered the president's office.

"Little Yu, are you really going to take the National College Entrance Examination?" Lao Li asked, looking at Lu Yu.

Regarding Lu Yu's ability, Lao Li naturally had no doubt; back then Lu Yu had, right in front of him, turned in a perfect-score exam.

However, Lao Li still felt it was a bit unnecessary.

"Hmm. I want to take the National College Entrance Examination." Lu Yu nodded lightly.

"Alright, I'll arrange it for you." Lao Li didn't say more and directly agreed.

"By the way, have you recently gone to see Professor Chen?" Lao Li suddenly remembered something, turned to Lu Yu and asked.

"No." Lu Yu looked puzzled; lately he'd been busy with Grand's affairs, so he hadn't gone to see Professor Chen.