Fish-Catching Internet Cafe …
"Old Qiao, let's play a round of GOG!
"Or Be Quiet?
That's fine too. "
"Old Qiao?"
"Strange, why is Old Qiao so quiet today?"
A few of Qiao Liang's fans were calling for him to play happily. However, Qiao Liang sat in front of his computer with his headphones on. He turned a deaf ear to everyone's calls.
He was repeatedly refreshing the page to check the number of views and other data for the new episode.
That's not right!
The script should not be like this!
This episode did not achieve the effect he had imagined!
The previous episodes of Products of the Gods had become popular on the day they were released. Within hours, they had rushed to the top of the rankings on the website. Even the game's reputation had changed.
However, the video this time did not achieve that effect at all.
Although it had indeed played a promotional role, it was not as popular, and the response was not as strong. Many viewers were still waiting to see and were not moved.
To Teacher Qiao, this was an intolerable failure!
It was not that Qiao Liang was so arrogant that he thought that any video he made would become popular.
If it had been another designer's game, Qiao Liang would not have felt that it was a failure even if the video was not effective.
However, this was Boss Pei's project!
From the bottom of his heart, Qiao Liang felt that Thriller Hostel was very good. He felt that Boss Pei had invested as much effort into this project as the game. However, this episode did not achieve the corresponding effect. What did that mean?
It meant that Qiao Liang's interpretation of Boss Pei was wrong!
For example, other game designers provided ordinary ingredients. If the dishes they made were unpalatable, they could blame it on the ingredients. However, Boss Pei provided top-notch ingredients. Qiao Liang, as a chef, made an unpalatable dish. That was a problem with his culinary skills!
More importantly, Qiao Liang had a premonition about this.
Before the video was released, he felt that it was lacking something. However, he could not figure it out even after thinking about it for a whole day. He had no choice but to release it for the sake of gaining popularity.
As expected, the video did not achieve the desired effect after it was released.
Qiao Liang felt that his relationship with Boss Pei was like that of a top student and a question setter.
In the past, after the question setter wrote the paper, he would quickly answer it. After checking it, he felt that everything was satisfactory. Then, he would hand it in and get a hundred marks.
But this time, after finishing the paper, he felt uneasy in his heart. He felt that there were some missing steps or arguments. When the time was up, he could only hand in the paper. But after handing in the paper, he really only got 90 points, which was a world of difference from his expectations.
This was unacceptable to Teacher Qiao, a top student who scored a hundred marks every single time!
Thus, he felt very lost, very defeated, and very sorry for Boss Pei.
Boss Pei had given him such good ingredients, but he could not stir-fry a good dish. That was a waste of God's good gifts!
Qiao Liang wanted to do something to salvage the situation, but he could not figure it out.
"I'm afraid Boss Pei is the only one who can really guide me now …"
"But, how could I do that …"
Qiao Liang picked up his cell phone and clicked on Boss Pei's profile picture. However, he could not make up his mind to send a message.
It was like a chef who didn't cook well but called the seller to ask how to cook the ingredients. He really couldn't bring himself to do that.
However, just as he was struggling, Boss Pei sent him a message.
"Do you have time tonight? Come to the nameless restaurant at 7. I'll treat you to a meal. "
Qiao Liang was stunned. He almost thought that his eyes were playing tricks on him. However, on closer inspection, he realized that it was indeed a message from Boss Pei!
"What a coincidence!
"Just as I was in trouble and hesitating whether to call Boss Pei, Boss Pei just happened to invite me to a meal?
"Could it be …
"Boss Pei, did you also watch that video and guess my current predicament?
"No, not necessarily.
"Even if Boss Pei is a prophet, he shouldn't be able to reach this stage. He might just be consoling me. "
Qiao Liang was touched and a little expectant.
No matter what the reason was, he had to go to this meal!
Qiao Liang quickly replied, "Alright, Boss Pei! I'll be there on time! "
…
At night …
At the nameless restaurant …
"Boss Pei!"
Qiao Liang shook hands with Boss Pei, looking a little disappointed and guilty.
His emotions were very complicated, and he did not know where to start.
Pei Qian smiled. "Come in, let's talk while we eat."
The two of them entered Ming Yun Private Kitchen's private room. Soon, delicious dishes were served one by one.
Seeing these dishes, Qiao Liang's expression was very complicated.
Obviously, Boss Pei was still treating him according to the highest standards. That made him feel even worse.
Seeing Qiao Liang's expression, Pei Qian could not help but secretly feel good.
Seeing Teacher Qiao's expression, this meal was not wasted!
Worth it!
Pei Qian's goal was achieved. He happily picked up his chopsticks and ate heartily.
I don't care if you have an appetite, but I do.
When you stabbed me in the back, did you ever think that this would happen to you?
The private room was limited. If it was more spacious, Boss Pei would not mind performing for Teacher Qiao what it meant to sing and dance.
Pei Qian had thought that Qiao Liang would be very angry to see him gloating. He might even flick his sleeves and leave.
However, Qiao Liang revealed a gratified smile. "Boss Pei, you're trying hard to liven up the atmosphere so that I won't wallow in failure. I'm very touched. However, I hope that you can dispel my doubts. "
Pei Qian, "?"
Who's trying hard to liven up the atmosphere so that you won't wallow in failure?
I'm gloating over your misfortune, understand? I'm gloating!
Before Pei Qian could say anything, Qiao Liang had already continued speaking. "Boss Pei, I know that you must have watched my latest video. What do you think this video lacks? "
Pei Qian fell silent.
I've watched your video, and I know very well that this video did not meet your expectations.
Why else do you think I treated you to a meal?
However, are you trying to get information out of me?
Dream on!
Go to Tengda and ask around. Who doesn't know that my lips are the tightest?
Pei Qian had already suffered enough losses from 'guiding others'. He decided to keep quiet and eat. "I really have nothing to dispel."
Qiao Liang sighed softly. "Is that so …
"This video was not done perfectly. It did not answer the essence of Thriller Hostel, and it did not bring enough popularity and traffic.
"Actually, I had a vague feeling that something was missing before the video was released, but I could not find it. I … really should have thought more about it.
"However, it's not too late to think more about it now …"
Pei Qian, "?"
You had a premonition before the video was released? You wanted to think more about it before releasing it?
Fortunately, you did not think more about it!
Maybe if you thought more about it, I would be dead by now!
"Come, eat, eat.
"There's no need to think too much about these things. It's all in the past. Let it be."
Pei Qian quickly comforted him, afraid that Qiao Liang would continue to be stubborn. If he really made up for this shortcoming and released another video to remedy it, wouldn't that be a huge problem?
Qiao Liang sighed as he picked up some food. "Since Boss Pei doesn't want to tell me, I can only work hard to find it myself …"
Pei Qian, "?"
What do you mean I don't want to tell you? You've already presupposed in your heart that I know the answer, right?
I don't know anything at all!
Pei Qian was speechless. This was the paradox he encountered:
If he did not say anything, others would think that he was deliberately hiding it, and they would try to dig out the deeper meaning. However, if he said it, they might hit the mark by a fluke.
How should he choose?
He had come to a fork in fate again.
Pei Qian thought about it for two minutes and felt that he must not leave any room for Teacher Qiao to imagine. Otherwise, he might really come up with some terrible content!
Just like the answer he gave to Yu Pingan previously, it was very suitable for the current situation.
Pei Qian's expression became serious. "Alright, I'll tell you the truth. Didn't you ask what your video lacked?"
Qiao Liang nodded. "That's right!"
Pei Qian continued. "Your video lacks nothing, including the introduction of the gameplay of Thriller Hostel itself, the explanation of the charging model, and the analysis of the details. Everything is in place."
Qiao Liang was even more confused.
Everything is in place?
It can't be, right?
After a moment of silence, he asked, "Then … why didn't it have the desired effect?"
Pei Qian was almost stumped. "This …
"Sometimes, life is like this. The communication between people is pale and powerless. Isn't it normal that the other party can't understand a few simple sentences and lines of text?
"This is life!"
"I can only say that your previous videos were too smooth, or rather, you were too lucky. Expressing something like this but not being understood is the norm in this world.
"That's not your fault, and it's not something you can change.
"After all, it's the fate of the expresser to not be understood!"
The more Pei Qian spoke, the more emotional he became because he could empathize.
Although the two of them were talking about completely different things, Pei Qian's tone was indeed sincere and convincing enough.
Pei Qian felt that Teacher Qiao should have given up now, right?
However, Qiao Liang remained silent for a moment and shook his head. "Boss Pei, I would believe it if someone else said this. I don't believe what you're saying.
"That doesn't fit your persona!"
Pei Qian: "?"
What persona do I have?
Don't give me a random persona!
Qiao Liang said, "Boss Pei, I know you're a lonely expresser who is often misunderstood. Even so, you're still constantly expressing your thoughts in different ways.
"I believe that you're not someone who gives up easily because you've been persevering.
"Then, why are you trying to persuade me to give up?
"Is it because the way to persevere is too difficult, and you're worried that I'll put in too much effort so you won't tell me?
"Boss Pei, just say it. No matter how ridiculous it is, I'll try my best to do it!"
Pei Qian: "…"
He was completely speechless.
Are you going to stay here and not leave if I don't give you an answer today?
Alright, since that's the case, I'll give you an answer! Don't blame me if you get tricked.
Pei Qian pondered for a moment. "There's a way, but it'll be a huge sacrifice."
Qiao Liang's eyes lit up. "Boss Pei, tell me!"
Pei Qian paused and said, "Tengda's next game, don't release Products of the Gods."
Qiao Liang was stunned. After a long silence, he said, "Don't release Products of the Gods for the next game?
What's the connection between the two? "
He was very confused because the segment about Thriller Hostel had nothing to do with the segment about games!
What's more, would giving up on Products of the Gods definitely allow Thriller Hostel's video to rise from the ashes?
That didn't make sense!
Pei Qian revealed a meaningful smile as he looked at Qiao Liang's confused expression.
"Don't think about it if you can't figure it out. Come, let's drink!"
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