Chapter 15: Lu Yu at University

Grand, Chen Qiao's Office.

Xiao Yu, our game's download count has already reached one million, all in just one day!

Xiao Yu, do you know what this means? Yesterday I told you when we were playing, the game's download count was only five hundred thousand!

Now I can say this: as long as we keep this trend, our Grand will soon become the number one game company in the country!

Chen Qiao got excited as he spoke, even forgetting what he originally wanted to say.

Lu Yu remained calm, merely blinking his big, beautiful eyes.

Chen Qiao was stunned again; in front of Lu Yu, his emotions... always lacked continuity.

But that's normal; Xiao Yu is just a seven‑year‑old kid, no matter how smart he is, he probably can't grasp what being number one in the country means… right?

So… should I also calm down a bit?

As an adult, in front of a child, I must always set an example!

Chen Qiao coughed once, and his whole person instantly became serious and stern.

It's like this, Xiao Yu: I asked you to come today because I want to discuss a matter with you.

Didn't we already make a strategy? After reaching one million downloads, we were supposed to pause downloads.

Now many netizens have expressed their dissatisfaction through various channels; leaving online messages is considered mild, and quite a few have even called our company to curse us.

So… should we now open download permissions so players can start playing the game sooner?

Chen Qiao is definitely not eyeing the download numbers; he certainly doesn't mean to kill the chicken for the eggs!

Fine!

Exceeding one million downloads in a day, and now being urged by players in every way, Chen Qiao indeed felt tempted.

He wanted to reap a big harvest.

Lu Yu didn't answer right away; instead, he quietly looked at Chen Qiao.

Chen Qiao also looked at Lu Yu, then… he slowly shifted his gaze away.

He didn't know why, but he felt a little guilty.

But he is clearly the founder and the sole person in charge of Grand!

Why would he feel guilty because of a seven‑year‑old kid?

Uncle Chen, I don't understand any of what you're saying.

I only remember Mom saying that to be a person, one must keep one's word; what you say, you must do.

Lu Yu looked into Chen Qiao's eyes, which were full of purity.

In fact…… I'm exhausted!

Lu Yu naturally had a lot to say to Chen Qiao.

The announcement just posted on the official website, and now I would have to go against it?

Let's not talk about marketing tactics; this integrity issue is also important, right?

But Lu Yu naturally couldn't say such a thing; it's… too monstrous!

Chen Qiao's face cleared up at once—he was actually being lectured by a little kid?

But… he really didn't want to give up this easily obtainable profit.

Who can guarantee that in two days, players' enthusiasm for Plants vs. Zombies will still be there?

However…… Chen Qiao ended up nodding his head; he didn't want to leave a bad impression in Lu Yu's heart.

After all, this game was developed by Lu Yu.

……

Right, Lao Li will come over later; he said he'd take you to tour the university.

Mo Du Electronic Science and Technology University actually has a relaxed learning environment; teachers don't force students to do homework, and the environment is nice……

After the two fell silent for a while, Chen Qiao suddenly remembered Lao Li.

He was still afraid Lu Yu would dislike school like most kids, so he explained this further.

Chen Qiao's care for Lu Yu was truly…… thorough.

Sure, I also want to go see the school." Lu Yu interrupted Chen Qiao.

Chen Qiao: ……

How awkward again!

Thump thump thump!

Just then, the door was knocked on.

It was Lao Li arriving!

……

The history of Mo Du Electronic Science and Technology University isn't long, but it can be considered a first‑rate university in the country.

Here the environment is beautiful and the facilities are complete.

However…… the students here are relatively more honest compared to those at other universities.

After all, most majors are related to transformation.

But at this moment, there is some liveliness on campus.

Look! It's the old principal! The old principal seems to be taking a walk? He usually doesn't like to walk, right?

Right, who is that kid beside the old principal? Why does the old principal seem to be talking and laughing with him?

Is he the old principal's grandson?

But I feel their atmosphere isn't quite like that.

What the students are naturally discussing is Lao Li and Lu Yu.

After the two left Grand, they arrived at the school.

In order to spark Lu Yu's interest in his university, Lao Li went all out, taking Lu Yu on a tour of the sprawling campus and even acting as a guide.

Before, when higher-ups came for inspections, Lao Li never took it seriously!

"How do you feel, Xiao Yu? This is university—it looks like an amusement park. Studying is like playing a game." Lao Li tried to speak using metaphors Lu Yu could understand.

Truly devoted!

Lu Yu naturally laughed and said: "Not bad, but… Grandpa Li, how long do we have to keep touring here? Didn't you say you were going to teach me how to study?"

Lao Li: …

It turns out all the effort I put in before… was wasted!

What has it become now?

Will Lu Yu think I'm an old fogey, at my age, just liking to play?

Then… shall we go check out the library?

Right, let's go to the library.

You can look in there for any books that interest you, and find the direction you want to move forward.

After saying that, Lao Li felt his words were somewhat too profound, and was about to continue explaining.

But Lu Yu quickly nodded.

Lao Li felt he now had a generation gap with today's youth.

……

With Lao Li leading the way, Lu Yu naturally entered the library smoothly.

At this moment, the news that Lao Li was strolling around campus with a little brat had already spread throughout the school.

A considerable number of students, out of curiosity, flocked toward the library.

Inside the library, Lao Li was just about to stroll around with Lu Yu when the phone suddenly rang.

He stepped aside to answer, his brows slightly furrowed, he spoke a few hurried words into the phone, then hung up.

Lao Li returned to Lu Yu's side, his face showing hesitation, and said: "Xiao Yu, I have some matters to attend to; I'll be away for a while, you…"

"Grandpa Li, go ahead and get busy; I can read here." Lu Yu said.

Lao Li's mouth twitched wildly—he… indeed still has a generation gap!

All right, wait here for me; I'll be back soon. If you run into any problems, don't be afraid—you can ask the older students for help." Lao Li still wasn't entirely at ease leaving Lu Yu, so he gave these instructions for a while before departing.

Then…