Xia Jiang quickly completed the recording and asked, "Boss Pei, we all know that Tengda's games have achieved both sales and reputation so far. That's a very rare thing.
"Many game developers only care about profits and choose to overdraft the game's reputation. That's why some of the games that could become gods die prematurely.
"There are also some game developers whose games are well-received but not well-received. Although they have a good reputation, they can't generate enough profits and can't even maintain the normal operations of the company.
"I have to say that both situations are very unfortunate.
"In that case, can you tell me how you managed to balance sales and reputation at the same time?"
Pei Qian sighed silently. "Actually, I'm not interested in making money at all.
"I've never considered how to balance reputation and profits. Every time, I feel like I'm going to lose money. However, for some reason, reputation and sales always skyrocket.
"I think that Tengda has made too much money so far that I feel suffocated.
"I don't understand why gamers praise my games and give me money at the same time. It bothers me."
Xia Jiang nodded solemnly and continued to write furiously.
"A designer who has broken away from material comforts and has a high pursuit of the spiritual realm.
"A soul that no amount of money can add to its burden.
"A little bit of material comfort is enough, but the pursuit of the spiritual realm is endless.
"He never worries that his goals are too high. Instead, he constantly reflects on himself.
"'Is the height of my thoughts not high enough?' He often asks himself."
After quickly recording, Xia Jiang asked another question.
"Boss Pei, since you've achieved so much, what's your next goal?"
Pei Qian cleared his throat solemnly. "My goal has never changed. I just want to make a loss-incurring game."
Xia Jiang was stunned. Then, she nodded and quickly recorded in her notebook.
"Could this be the state of being lonely and seeking defeat?
"Most designers' lifelong pursuit is to make a successful game, but he's secretly waiting for failure to bless him.
"Perhaps, the boring victories have made him bored, and only an accidental failure can make him feel the slightest bit of challenge?"
"Using failure as a mirror, one can see the gains and losses.
"There are many who succeed through hard work, but those who fail through hard work are as rare as phoenix feathers and unicorn horns."
"It's hard to imagine what kind of perilous situation he must have experienced to create such a strong mentality."
Xia Jiang felt as if she was about to pee in her pants. The rustling sound of the tip of the pen sweeping across the paper was endless.
Pei Qian, who was sitting opposite her, began to have deep doubts about life.
The questions in his mind interrogated his soul one after another.
Why was she not surprised by my answer?
What was she writing?
Why did she have an expression that said "I understand"?
The more Pei Qian looked, the more guilty he felt.
That's not right, director. Is there something wrong with the script?
I was already running my mouth off, but why didn't this reporter raise any questions? Instead, he was seriously taking notes, as if what I said was especially good.
Pei Qian really wanted to sneak a peek at what Xia Jiang had written in the notebook. However, the words in the notebook were like scribbles; he could not recognize a single word.
Can I ask?
It seemed to be a little inappropriate.
Who would take the initiative to ask the reporter what he had written down when the reporter interviewed him? Wasn't that questioning the reporter's professionalism? That was too impolite.
Pei Qian looked calm and collected on the surface. He was smiling, but deep down, he was at a loss.
He vaguely sensed that something was amiss.
Soon, he moved on to the next question.
"Let's talk about your new work, Repent and be Saved.
"As we all know, you choose a different game genre every time. What kind of drive is it that keeps you moving toward different fields?"
"Is it the spirit of bravely walking out of your comfort zone, your instinct to keep improving, or is it a detached attitude of playing the game?"
Pei Qian was speechless.
This was getting more and more ridiculous!
The previous questions had been more objective, but this one was starting to make it obvious?
Pei Qian shook his head and denied it firmly. "None of them.
I just want to try out some unknown areas. That way, I can increase my chances of failure. "
This time, Xia Jiang did not take notes. Instead, she smiled and said, "I understand."
Pei Qian, "???"
What do you understand?!
I hate self-righteous people like you the most!
Pei Qian was completely speechless. He was now a hundred percent sure that this reporter had misunderstood him. What's more, it was a very, very big mistake.
Pei Qian was going crazy. However, his rationality told him to calm down.
Regardless of whether this reporter had misunderstood him or not, Pei Qian could not forget his original goal.
He had to do his best to ruin the game's popularity! If he attracted criticism from gamers, he would be able to reduce the game's sales. He might even cause the next game to fail!
At that thought, Pei Qian regained his composure and gestured for her to continue.
Xia Jiang continued asking, "There have been many professional reviewers of Repent and be Saved.
"Did you think that these professional game reviewers would give this game such a review?"
Pei Qian shook his head violently. "Not at all!"
Xia Jiang smiled and said, "So, did you think that the content of this game was very vague and that you were mentally prepared to not be understood?"
"Eh? No. " Pei Qian shook his head. "I did not think that they would go overboard with their interpretation of the game."
"Overboard?" Xia Jiang picked up her pen again.
Pei Qian nodded. "That's right. They went overboard.
"I didn't come up with the highly praised plot. I found a random graduate from the school to write it.
"I didn't make the game so difficult to create a sense of immersion.
"I just want to make a game that abuses the players. I'll be especially happy to see the players suffer. It's completely a vile hobby of mine."
"Do you understand what I mean?"
Pei Qian said very seriously.
Xia Jiang nodded very seriously as well. "I understand, I understand."
Pei Qian, "…"
Xia Jiang picked up her pen, wanting to jot down some content. However, she felt that it was not very accurate. She asked, "What's with the Pudu?"
Pei Qian answered honestly, "It was a cheating weapon that I kept for myself. However, gamers accidentally discovered it."
Xia Jiang nodded. "That's why you played the game yourself."
Pei Qian fell silent.
What should he say?
I didn't play it?
He didn't have to lie about such a simple question, right? What's more, no one would believe him even if he said that.
I played it?
That didn't seem very appropriate. I just said that the game was purely for torturing gamers. If I played it myself, wouldn't people think that I was a masochist?
Thus, Pei Qian did not know how to respond.
Xia Jiang looked like she understood what Pei Qian was trying to say. Then, she continued writing furiously in her notebook.
"Boss Pei's humor left a deep impression on me as well.
"Perhaps this kind of successful and mentally strong people all have a natural sense of humor, which makes an originally plain and plain interview full of fun."
"Boss Pei very straightforwardly admitted that Repent and be Saved was a game that enjoyed torturing gamers.
"However, before torturing others, torturing oneself first. Many players are suffering in the game, but they don't realize that the creator of the game has already felt their pain. "
"The Pudu said that it was for itself, but wasn't it for all living beings?
"I swear not to become a Buddha until hell is empty.
"If not for the great kindness of sacrificing one's life to feed a tiger and cutting off one's flesh to feed an eagle, how could a game like Repent and be Saved be created?
Pei Qian had already made his intentions clear. He looked at Xia Jiang, who was writing furiously with a straight face. Despair filled his heart.
It's useless. She won't listen!
She's talking like a chicken talking to a duck. Their thoughts are not on the same wavelength!
Pei Qian did not know how to answer the next question.
Xia Jiang had already finished writing and was ready to move on to the next question.
Pei Qian quickly raised his hand to stop her. "Chief Editor Xia."
"En? Boss Pei, please speak. "Xia Jiang looked very sincere.
Pei Qian tried hard to choose his words. "Do you think that your understanding of what I'm saying is a little … off?"
Pei Qian thought that he was already questioning Chief Editor Xia's professionalism. However, Xia Jiang did not get angry. Instead, she smiled and nodded.
"Boss Pei, I understand.
"Your thoughts are too deep. No matter how hard I try to guess, I can only guess part of it.
"It's just like the bright galaxy in the sky. No matter how far you look, you can only see the brightest light. The magnificent beauty that is beyond your field of vision can only be hidden in the darkness.
"I'm sorry, Boss Pei. I've been working very hard."
Pei Qian, "?"
Am I talking to you about not working hard?
You've been working very hard indeed. You've been trying your best to misunderstand me!
Why can't I explain myself?
No, this interview can't go on any longer.
If this goes on, who knows what the final draft will be like?!
Pei Qian was thinking about how to get out of this when his cell phone rang.
He took it out and saw that it was a 10 AM alarm clock.
Pei Qian usually slept until 10 AM when there was nothing going on in the company. Today's interview was scheduled for 9 AM, so Pei Qian set an additional alarm clock.
Coincidentally, the 10 AM alarm clock rang.
Pei Qian quickly turned off the alarm clock and then put his cell phone to his ear. "Oh, alright. Wait a moment. I'll be there soon. "
After putting his cell phone away, Pei Qian looked apologetic. "Chief Editor Xia, unfortunately, I have something to do at work.
"Why don't you continue interviewing my employees? I have to go. "
Chief Editor Xia quickly nodded. "Ah, alright, Boss Pei. I've learned a lot from today's interview. Go ahead! "
Pei Qian silently turned around and left.
Forget it. I can't afford to offend him, but I can hide!
I'll become a Buddha if I continue interviewing him. I have to leave!
Looking at Boss Pei's back as he left, Chief Editor Xia silently made a note in her notebook.
"The scariest thing in this world is when geniuses work harder than ordinary people."
After writing, Chief Editor Xia gestured for the cameramen to turn on their cameras.
"Let me see. Who should I interview for the first employee?"
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