Chapter 14: Grand Encountering a Crisis?

Geniuses are few in this world.

In this day and age, programming geniuses are even fewer; even talent in general is not many.

Creating a smooth game already demonstrates strong technical skill, enough to be called talent.

But…… this is still not enough!

After all, a game is meant to be played and liked.

Otherwise, no matter how smooth or bug‑free a game is, if nobody plays it it will ultimately just be buried.

This is exactly what Chen Qiao is worried about.

It's not that he isn't working hard; it's just that you can't make a meal without ingredients.

But now…… Lu Yu's appearance, and the appearance of Plants vs. Zombies, have refreshed his worldview.

As it turns out, this world does have geniuses—in fact, geniuses are even ranked!

Without a doubt, Lu Yu is the most talented genius Chen Qiao has ever seen.

Old Chen, what's wrong? Did something big happen at the company?

That shouldn't be the case? I heard your game's download numbers are high today.

Could it be that the download numbers have suddenly plummeted?

Chen Qiao's friend's face also turned grave, after all he had never seen Chen Qiao so tense.

Only then did Chen Qiao's emotions stabilize a bit; after thinking, he still didn't tell his friend the truth.

"No…… nothing, just something came up at the company; tonight I might not be able to keep you company." Chen Qiao apologized, saying, now his mind is full of Lu Yu.

Fortunately he isn't married yet; fortunately Lu Yu is only seven, otherwise…… unthinkable!

"Alright, alright, you do your thing; if you need help, just contact me." Chen Qiao's friend was quite understanding.

The friend left, but Chen Qiao…… didn't know what to do.

He had actually been thinking of going to find Lu Yu to share this good news.

But…… it's already 10:30 p. m.!

Little Yu should be asleep by now, right?

What children need most is rest.

Moreover, children's morning grumpiness tends to be relatively strong.

At this time, if you go find Little Yu and disturb his rest, he'll probably be unhappy, right?

Also, would Little Yu think he isn't steady enough?

Chen Qiao thought a lot and realized he was becoming more mature.

This is probably the foundation for a man's path to success?

All staff of Grand's Engineering Department: Director Chen, you called me at 3 a. m. last night—why didn't you consider my morning grumpiness? Why didn't you consider my wife's feelings? Why didn't you consider whether I'd be unhappy?

Chen Qiao, truly a veteran double‑standard!

……

The person who just had tea with Chen Qiao is named Xu Nian, who in Mo Du is also a figure of some standing.

After all, he is Chen Qiao's friend.

But don't think Chen Qiao…… is incapable just because of his performance in front of Lu Yu.

Grand still has considerable fame domestically.

At this moment, Xu Nian arrived at another bureau.

This is a club, and it has quite a few people.

Naturally, the identities of those who can come here are not shabby.

For example, Huang Tao, who is speaking eloquently right now, is the boss of a game company.

As our domestic material living standards rise, people's pursuit of the spiritual will also rise.

The entertainment in people's lives now actually can no longer meet the people's needs.

At this time, games will become an outlet!

The future trend of development will definitely lie in this area.

Just like I just invested in a game company, merely made a not‑very‑popular game, yet already accumulated this number!

While speaking, Huang Tao raised his palm, fingers spread!

Everyone present had their attention drawn to it.

The smug look on Huang Tao's face grew stronger.

But games aren't that easy to make, right?

I heard that Grand is currently releasing a game; although the morning sales were fine, I don't know why it suddenly…… just stopped working.

Xu Nian joined the discussion, hoping to find a way out for his friend.

"You mean Grand is selling Plants vs. Zombies?" Huang Tao actually knows quite a bit about industry information.

Xu Nian neither nodded nor shook his head, which counts as tacit agreement.

Huang Tao continued: "This is actually quite normal. I've played Plants vs. Zombies; it's a small game."

Games like this actually have a small audience, and the controls are too simple, with no strategy to speak of.

The reason the initial sales were decent is entirely because of the Grand brand.

It's a pity; if Grand were handed to me……

Huang Tao didn't go on, but the meaning was actually quite clear.

Grand's chairman Chen Qiao is no good!

Xu Nian frowned, not knowing what to say.

By the way, Huang Tao, the day after tomorrow we have a game company salon in Mo Du; do you want to join?

I heard Chen Qiao will go, and quite a few investors will be there as well.

Someone suddenly spoke up.

Huang Tao's eyes lit up, and he said, 'Of course I'm going!'

What a great opportunity—how could I possibly miss it!

It's perfect—I can step on Grand's Chen Qiao to climb up!

Xu Nian frowned, then hurried to a corner and called Chen Qiao.

But the call didn't go through.

I'll just go find Chen Qiao tomorrow and tell him what's happening here.

The next day, Chen Qiao came to Lu Yu's door early in the morning.

He glanced at the time and realized it was only 7:30 a. m.

So early… Has Xiao Yu gotten up yet?

What if he happens to be having breakfast?

Or should I wait a bit longer?

Yes!

At this moment, Chen Qiao, who had already arrived at Lu Yu's door, hesitated whether to knock.

This apartment is his, and Lu Yu is nominally his employee, but……

Chen Qiao is absolutely not being cautious because he fears Lu Yu will leave him and leave Grand.

He simply… simply has great respect for the child's development and health, that's all!

Oh, Director Chen… when did you arrive? I… I was just making breakfast for Xiao Yu and didn't hear the doorbell…" Suddenly the door opened, He Sui walked out, saw Chen Qiao, and looked shocked.

I just arrived, I just arrived, Miss He, you don't need to be so polite, I…

Has Xiao Yu gotten up?

As he spoke, Chen Qiao already looked inside.

"Xiao Yu! Director Chen is here to see you—come out quickly!" He Sui hurriedly turned and shouted into the room.

Chen Qiao was anxious!

Isn't he just hesitating because he doesn't want to disturb Xiao Yu's rest?

But the one shouting was Lu Yu's mother, he……

He was quite torn!

What the heck is going on!

When will the boss finally be able to stand up!

Just then, Lu Yu walked over leisurely.

"Let's go." Lu Yu said calmly.

"Go? Where to?" Chen Qiao looked bewildered.

"Uncle Chen, aren't you supposed to go to work with me?" Lu Yu continued walking outward.