Che Rong did not dare to show it even though he was highly displeased. Instead, he asked, "Boss Li, how do you plan to publicize it?"
Li Shi pondered for a moment and said, "That's very simple. First, we'll fork out the money and place traditional advertisements according to the specifications of the Thriller Hostel when it first opened.
"Secondly, we'll invest and open more supporting industries around the roller coaster project.
"Finally, we'll finalize the specific types and locations of these industries with Chen Kangtuo and take out a small portion of the profits to share with Tengda.
"That's about it.
"As for your side, I think you can consider opening a store nearby. Of course, you can't use the Starbird Fitness model. It's best if you can open an experience store or a surrounding store related to Tengda Games.
"At the moment, there are no similar stores around the Thriller Hostel. Opening one would be a good way to fill the gap. Of course, we have to plan the specific layout and business content. "
Che Rong's expression was serious as he fell into a long silence.
"Wait a minute, Boss Li. Let me think about it.
"In other words, Chen Kangtuo wants investors to fork out money to publicize the Thriller Hostel's roller coaster.
"The way you do publicity is to fork out your own money for publicity, fork out your own money to open supporting industries around the area, and finally give Tengda a share of the money earned."
Li Shi nodded. "That's right. This is drinking soup. What's wrong?"
Che Rong scratched his head. "What's the difference between this and giving money directly to Tengda? Is this Tengda giving us profits? "
"This is obviously us cooking our own pot, producing our own meat and various ingredients, giving the cooked meat to Tengda, and then drinking the soup ourselves!"
Li Shi was so angry that his nose almost became crooked. "How can you understand it that way? It's ridiculous!
"Why don't you think about the huge cost that Tengda has already invested in this project?
"These are hidden costs that you can't see.
"If there was no Thriller Hostel, would you have earned money by opening a shop in the old industrial zone?
"Did the more than one hundred million yuan for the construction of the indoor roller coaster fall from the sky or grow from the ground?
"Let's put it this way. The Thriller Hostel has already planned a subway plan. What's more, it will definitely not just be a haunted house in the future. It will also be developed in the direction of a comprehensive amusement park. The content will only become richer and the traffic will increase."
"In this case, as long as you open a shop nearby, as long as it's not too outrageous, you'll be able to make money!"
"In this case, why do you think Chen Kangtuo came to me first instead of looking for someone else?"
"If I'm not willing to fork out the money and I don't act more openly, do you think he'll look for someone else?"
"If you still don't understand, think about the shops on the food street. What happened to the shops that were unwilling to work with Tengda? I don't need to say more, right?
Che Rong couldn't help but feel a little ashamed. "Manager Li, you're right. My words were indeed thoughtless."
"How about this? I'll think about what kind of model to create for the shop near Thriller Hostel. I'll try my best to make use of Tengda Games' elements."
"Manager Li, I'll do as you say. I'll follow Manager Li and drink the soup!"
Li Shi nodded his head in satisfaction. "Yes, don't worry. Even though working with Boss Pei will only bring you the soup, Boss Pei's projects are much more nutritious than the meat of others!"
"Now that you're on Tengda's ship with us, you have to learn more about Tengda's business model and understand more about the rules of working with Tengda."
"As long as you understand Tengda, you don't even have to study the market. You just have to follow behind Tengda. How simple is that!"
Che Rong nodded his head once more, deeply convinced by Li Shi's teachings.
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December 7th, Friday …
Guangzhou, Sun Strike Studios.
Min Jingchao had just finished his lunch and was about to enter his afternoon break.
Ever since Bullet Hole 2 was established, the development had been very smooth. As the main designer, Min Jingchao, did not have to worry too much.
After all, Sun Strike Studios was a mature game company. They did not lack money or manpower, much less FPS game development experience. Thus, the overall process was rather smooth.
Of course, there were some small setbacks in the development of certain functions of Bullet Hole 2. That was because the designers of Sun Strike Studios were used to looking for a similar finished game for reference before making a copy. Now that they had a completely original design, they were often at a loss and were caught off guard.
However, under Min Jingchao's guidance, those small problems were quickly overcome. The designers of Sun Strike Studios were also slowly getting used to this creative mode of design, even taking the initiative to suggest changes for Min Jingchao to adopt.
There was no lack of constructive suggestions that greatly improved the detailed experience of the game.
Other than that, the entire project team had been sticking to Min Jingchao's principle of not working overtime.
At the start, many designers were not used to it and would habitually forget to knock off in the afternoon. During the weekends, there were even employees who messed around and came even though they did not have to work.
Of course, did they really forget or did they come because they were afraid that Boss Zhou would bear a grudge against them?
That was hard to say.
Initially, everyone did not think much of it – it was just one or two hours late and half a day of overtime on the weekends.
Compared to the previous high-intensity development state of 996, this was considered child's play!
However, Min Jingchao took this very seriously. He repeatedly ordered everyone to abide by the normal working hours and chase people out after work every day.
He did not allow anyone to stay in the project team for even a minute.
Those who were too embarrassed to not work overtime gradually felt at ease and rested at home when they saw how insistent Min Jingchao was and how the others did not come.
The efficiency of the initial development had indeed decreased because of this, but Min Jingchao withstood the pressure and insisted on not letting everyone work overtime.
As for the low efficiency of the development … it was not a big deal to delay it.
In the end, a month had passed and the development progress had picked up again. It was quite magical.
Up until now, the development of Bullet Hole 2 had stabilized. It should be completed and released on schedule.
He had just finished his meal and would only feel sleepy for a while. Min Jingchao used his cell phone to turn on Bunny Tail Live-Stream and watch Teacher Qiao's live-stream today.
An hour limit did not matter to a workaholic like Min Jingchao.
He had already used an hour of focus mode on his cell phone during work in the morning. Not only did it not delay anything, but it could also increase his work efficiency.
Teacher Qiao was still the same as before, at the bottom of the team.
However, Min Jingchao was not concerned about Teacher Qiao at all, but the suffering trip!
Through Teacher Qiao's live-stream, many details of the suffering trip were clearly displayed in front of everyone.
Even though there had been promotional videos and documentaries on the suffering trip previously, it was still a level lower than the live-stream.
Seeing that Teacher Qiao was suffering, the live-stream channel was filled with happy comments of "2333".
However, Min Jingchao could not laugh at all. He only felt bitterness.
That was because Zhou Muyan had said that he would send everyone in the project team on a suffering trip after the development of Bullet Hole 2 was completed!
At that time, Min Jingchao would suffer the same fate as Teacher Qiao. Who would still be able to laugh?
Therefore, he had to save himself!
Min Jingchao had already discussed with Sun Xi before. As long as the price of the suffering trip was high enough, Zhou Muyan would definitely cancel the trip or replace it with other plans.
In any case, as long as he did not go on a suffering trip, he could go anywhere.
However, how could he make Bao Xu set the price very high? So much so that Zhou Muyan felt the pinch?
He had to think of a suitable excuse.
If he made it too obvious and was seen through by Bao Xu, not only would he not be able to achieve his goal, but he might also be implicated.
Min Jingchao had been worrying about this matter every day after work. He had been worrying about it until today, but he still could not think of a good solution.
Min Jingchao was getting more and more anxious seeing that the second episode of the suffering trip was about to start and that the official website of the suffering trip was about to officially open for reservations.
"I can't drag this on any longer. I have to think of a solution in the next two days!
"I have to think of what Tengda's services are especially expensive and what the pricing standards are. I might be able to get some inspiration."
Min Jingchao went through Tengda's current industries, summarized the more expensive services, and tried to find their common ground.
At the moment, Fish-Catching Internet Cafe, Fish-Catching Take-Out, Deposit Fitness, and other physical industries met this standard. ROF Computer-Installation and Otto cell phones also met this standard.
However, this was not brainlessly expensive, but because a lot of additional value had been added.
Take Otto cell phones for example. The reason why people still bought the first-generation cell phones at such an expensive price was because there were many supporting services from Tengda. If all of these were taken into consideration, this cell phone was quite worth it.
The other industries were similar. The price had gone up, but the service, quality, and experience had also improved.
"Therefore, we can't force Bao Xu to increase the price of the suffering trip. We will be suspected.
"However, if we start from the side and explain the pricing rules to Bao Xu clearly, and suggest that he add more supporting services to the suffering trip, then it would be reasonable to raise the price.
"Yes, that way, we won't be exposed. After all, Bao Xu doesn't know that Zhou Muyan is going to arrange a suffering trip for us."
Min Jingchao quickly thought of a set of excuses.
Soon, Teacher Qiao's training came to an end. It was noon, and it was time for lunch.
The winning team could roast the chicken themselves, while the losing team could only eat canned food and various compressed food.
It might be full and nutritious, but it was really not delicious!
Needless to say, Teacher Qiao was definitely in the losing team. He looked at the roasted chicken on the winning team's side with eager eyes. He could almost hear the sound of him swallowing through his cell phone.
Tragic, too tragic!
The bullet screen comments were also showing off their lunch. Skewers, fried chicken, and milk tea made Qiao Liang's mentality collapse. He was so angry that he almost went offline on the spot.
Since it was time for lunch break, it meant that Bao Xu was free.
Min Jingchao took a deep breath and went through the excuse he had prepared in his heart. He wanted to try his best to get it done in one go.
He had to convince Bao Xu to raise the price in order not to suffer!
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