Chapter 87: Xie Lin refused Lu Yu!

His gaze lingered on Lu Yu for a moment, but Xie Lin still shook his head, then looked at Chen Qiao and said, "Thank you for your expectations, Director Chen, but I don't think now is the time for us to cooperate."

After all, he was a child with a good family background, so Xie Lin possessed both refinement and insight.

But at that moment, Chen Qiao interrupted Xie Lin, saying, "Xie Lin, actually the one who has expectations of you is not me, but Lu Yu."

"In fact, coming to find you was also Lu Yu's idea."

"He once said that an artist like you, with strong Eastern colors, would become the mainstream in the future."

"Lu Yu speaks highly of you."

"Moreover... what I want to say is, don't treat Lu Yu as an ordinary child."

Xie Lin stared, stunned—he never expected Chen Qiao to say such a thing.

In Huaxia, Chen Qiao is somewhat of a celebrity, and Grand is even more widely known.

Yet no one expected Chen Qiao to actually endorse a child!

However, no matter how you look at it, Lu Yu is just a child—what could a seven-year-old possibly be capable of?

Talent also needs to be nurtured and developed.

Even a professional player, without gear, would not be a match for a random passerby equipped with six divine items.

""Plants vs. Zombies" was independently created by Lu Yu alone, including the artwork." Seeing Xie Lin's doubt, Chen Qiao added.

This time... Xie Lin was truly shocked.

Without a doubt, the hottest game recently has been Plants vs. Zombies.

No! I should say that even now, the hottest game is still Plants vs. Zombies.

Xie Lin naturally has played it, and he's even a bit addicted.

For ordinary people, they only notice the gameplay of Plants vs. Zombies, but Xie Lin is an art student, and an award-winning one at that.

He naturally pays attention to the game's art.

The game's visuals aren't particularly refined, and the character designs look quite simple.

But... such a simple design can keep people engaged endlessly—doesn't that mean it's not actually simple?

Only from the details can one tell the difference between the strong and the stronger.

"You... did you really do all the art for Plants vs. Zombies yourself?" Xie Lin stared for a moment, then looked at Lu Yu, still shocked on his face.

Lu Yu nodded lightly.

Xie Lin couldn't help but take a deep breath.

"This is my phone number; if you have time, come visit Grand. I won't let you down." Lu Yu said while handing over a slip of paper.

He doesn't have a business card now, nor does he need one.

Then...

Lu Yu actually left directly with Chen Qiao.

It's not that Lu Yu doesn't want to deepen the exchange and fully focus on Xie Lin; it's just that the current setting isn't appropriate.

Just look at Mr. Qin sitting nearby—his face is awful!

Mr. Qin is almost at the point of losing his temper.

He was the one who first approached Xie Lin, and they had been chatting nicely before.

This feeling of being intercepted midway is really... unpleasant!

No! I haven't been intercepted yet!

He still has a chance—a big one!

"Xie Lin, I also want to say something: if you have time, come to our Grand Plan. I believe I won't let you down." Mr. Qin instantly changed his expression, looking at Xie Lin with a smile.

Then Mr. Qin also left, but before departing he glanced lightly at the counselor.

……

"Xie Lin, let me tell you about the current situations of Grand Plan and Grand; actually you can find all this information online if you look."

"Mr. Qin returned from abroad, bringing massive investment. In the coming time, he will stir up a huge wave in the domestic gaming industry."

"Grand is indeed an established game company, but... frankly, I'm not very optimistic about Grand."

"Grand has reached a bottleneck, and they've been around for quite a while."

"You should know what I'm saying."

"Do you want to cooperate with someone ambitious and progressive, or with someone who has already entered middle age?"

"I believe you will make the right choice."

On the way back to school, the counselor said to Xie Lin:

Yes!

Mr. Qin bribed the counselor; otherwise there would be no way to arrange a meeting with Xie Lin through him.

But this is actually the counselor's honest opinion, and also the accumulation of his life experience.

Xie Lin nodded lightly, indicating he would think more about it, but he didn't commit.

The counselor didn't want to say more, fearing to overdo it.

Then the two parted ways.

Xie Lin returned to his dorm, turned on his computer, and launched Plants vs. Zombies.

He realized how he viewed and liked the art style of Plants vs. Zombies.

But... liking is just liking.

On one hand, it's a hundred-percent chance to become famous nationwide; on the other hand...

Actually, neither Grand nor Lu Yu really has any advantage!

In terms of assets, investment, connections, and momentum, Grand is no match for Mr. Qin.

So...

The next day, Xie Lin received an invitation from Mr. Qin.

Mo Du will hold an exhibition tomorrow afternoon, and Elder Lin will have a promising future.

This is the message Mr. Qin conveyed to Xie Lin.

Xie Lin almost jumped up from his stool.

Elder Lin is a leading figure in the art world, and he is the senior master whom Xie Lin likes and respects the most.

Now that he has an opportunity to meet his idol, Xie Lin is naturally excited.

But almost at the same time, Xie Lin received a call from an unknown number.

"Hello, I am Lu Yu," a youthful voice came from the other end of the phone.

Lu Yu?

Xie Lin naturally would not forget Lu Yu.

"What is it?" Xie Lin's voice sounded a bit distant; he was actually already distancing himself from Lu Yu.

After all, Mr. Qin had given him an opportunity to meet Elder Lin, and he was already leaning toward cooperating with Mr. Qin.

"I want to invite you to come to Grand tomorrow," Lu Yu said directly.

Xie Lin didn't hesitate long before saying, "Tomorrow I have something important, so I have no time."

Lu Yu on the other end paused for a moment, then continued, "I hope you can come."

"If there's nothing else, I'll hang up first," Xie Lin said.

Then...... the call ended.

Xie Lin glanced at his phone, and then his gaze gradually became determined.

Obviously, he had already made a decision.

Grand, inside Chen Qiao's office.

"It seems... Xie Lin has already made a decision," Chen Qiao said to Lu Yu.

Just now, when Lu Yu called Xie Lin, Chen Qiao was standing beside him.

Lu Yu did not answer, merely frowning.

"Without Xie Lin... we can still find someone else," Chen Qiao said after thinking.

In this world, no one is irreplaceable.

Lu Yu, however, shook his head and said, "In a short time, we cannot find anyone more suitable than Xie Lin."

"So... we can only have Xie Lin."

Chen Qiao opened his mouth, but didn't know what to say.