Zhang Lixian was enlightened. "I see. This thing has the same effect as a stress-reducing artifact?"
Li Shi shook his head. "You can think of it that way. However, there are still some differences between it and a real stress-reducing artifact.
"Ordinary stress-reducing artifacts, such as bubble machines, fingertip gyroscopes, etc., use repetitive movements to ease your psychological stress, allowing the inertia of repetitive movements to occupy your brain.
"However, the Fully-Automated Bickering Machine isn't like that. There is no fixed pattern to its gameplay, and it isn't repetitive movements. Hence, for some people, they might get more and more intoxicated.
"However, this is precisely the difference between the Fully-Automated Bickering Machine and a stress-reducing artifact.
"A stress-reducing artifact only plays the role of easing emotions. It only diverts your attention and temporarily lets you forget about those troubles. However, in fact, it doesn't help much with our thinking. It might even make us rely on it, become half-hearted, and subconsciously play with the stress-reducing artifact when we're slightly irritated.
"However, the Fully-Automated Bickering Machine isn't for easing emotions. If you keep playing with it, some people's irritability might worsen. Its role is to induce you to think through some things, make you realize the meaninglessness of your actions, and cultivate your self-control so that you can control yourself when you're intoxicated.
"Hence, the Fully-Automated Bickering Machine can only be operated by people with a certain level of self-control.
"This is also why I've been emphasizing that it helps us think. It's not to numb you, but to sting you. In the long run, there's a huge difference between the two. "
Zhang Lixian obviously had a strong interest in this black box. However, it was still an interview, after all. It was not convenient to ask where to buy it directly. It would be better to wait for the interview to be over.
Zhang Lixian looked around. The entire room was indeed as Li Shi said. It was extremely minimalistic, and it even made people feel like they were cultivating.
However, Zhang Lixian immediately saw the big television in the living room.
The size of the television was rarely seen even in the city of home appliances. It was really eye-catching.
Zhang Lixian felt a little strange and asked, "Director Li, since it's for quiet thinking, shouldn't there be no television in the living room at all?"
For most people, television was used for leisure and entertainment. Whether it was watching dramas, movies, variety shows, or playing games, it had nothing to do with thinking.
Li Shi smiled. "Oh, that. Actually, you'll see the game console and a lot of game discs if you open the inconspicuous TV cabinet below the television.
"That's normal. Boss Pei might have many identities, but his first identity will always be a game designer!
"The online game GOG created by Boss Pei is currently expanding in the European and American markets. It has accumulated millions of players around the world and has even advertised in Times Square.
"On the other hand, Boss Pei's standalone game, Struggle, has already received a warm response in the country. The game's thoughtfulness and depth have also received unanimous praise from industry insiders and gamers.
"As a top-notch game designer, how can he gather materials if he doesn't play games?"
"I found all kinds of games from top foreign manufacturers in the TV cabinet. That's enough to show that Boss Pei is neither arrogant nor complacent. Instead, he has been working hard to learn from foreign game designers and reflect on himself. Otherwise, he would not have been able to create such an excellent game like Struggle.
Zhang Lixian nodded slightly, but then felt that something was amiss. She asked, "Then, why did Boss Pei give the other tenants games as well?"
Li Shi was already prepared. He answered, "Obviously, this is Boss Pei's attitude."
"I've seen it. These games are all Triple-A masterpieces from overseas. They are all artistic and gaming works. They must have been carefully selected by Boss Pei."
"In Boss Pei's opinion, games are not just entertainment. They can also have artistic expression and deep meaning. Therefore, Boss Pei obviously wants the tenants of Sloth Apartments to relax when they are tired of thinking and get some inspiration and inspiration from these exquisite games.
"At the same time, he should be against the saying that 'playing games distracts the mind'. Boss Pei is emphasizing that while games can help people relax, they can also help people think. "
Zhang Lixian nodded. "I see! I've heard that Sloth Apartments seems to have a lot of unreasonable rules. Does that mean that Boss Pei is actually using Sloth Apartments to convey this lifestyle to everyone? "
"Why not explain it on Sloth Apartments then?"
Li Shi smiled. "How can you say such things yourself? Wouldn't that be boasting? "
"Thinking is a very personal thing. It doesn't mean that you can calm down and think in a certain environment. This kind of thing varies from person to person. It's impossible to guarantee the effect.
"What's more, Boss Pei never explains his own behavior. He only does his own things seriously. As for others, if they understand, then they understand. If they don't, then they don't. Boss Pei never forces them.
"Why does Sloth Apartments have so many rules and regulations? Why does the Fully-Automated Bickering Machine use such expensive materials, make it so intricately, and sell it at such a high price?
"Obviously, Boss Pei prepared it for people who can understand the deeper meaning behind it. Those who understand would understand the value and know that the price is worth it. Naturally, they would be willing to pay. Those who think it is expensive would not realize the value and would not fight with people who really need it. "
…
Finally, the interview was over.
Zhang Lixian reviewed the content of the interview and felt that it seemed to be a little off track.
It was supposed to be an interview with Boss Li, but Boss Li talked about Boss Pei the entire time!
However, this was not a big deal because similar interview programs would not impose restrictions on content. Guests could share whatever content they wanted. The content that Boss Li shared this time was indeed full of useful information.
Why could Boss Li insist on investing in the old industrial zone when most investors and industries were not optimistic about the old industrial zone's transformation?
On one hand, it was to follow in Boss Pei's footsteps. On the other hand, it was because of this independent way of thinking.
The cultivation of this independent way of thinking was closely related to the ordinary living environment and way of thinking. The experience of 'extreme focus when thinking' was not only suitable for people in the investment industry but also for other brainworkers and people who needed to think without distractions!
Boss Li and Boss Pei's transformation of the old industrial zone could be used as a model and praised.
At that thought, Zhang Lixian stood up and shook hands with Li Shi again. "Thank you, Boss Li, for taking the time out of your busy schedule to accept this interview. I believe that your way of thinking will be able to point out many lost young people."
The filming was over, so Zhang Lixian asked softly, "Boss Li, where should I buy this Fully-Automated Bickering Machine?"
Li Shi smiled. "You can find this name on the internet. It's not hard to find."
Zhang Lixian nodded. "Yes, this thing is quite interesting. I want to buy one and put it at home. Alright, we won't disturb you anymore. Goodbye, Boss Li! "
…
…
September 13th, Tuesday, evening …
Today was the last day of the first round of the GOG International invitational tournament. Tomorrow was a day of rest.
Pei Qian did not go home directly after watching the competition. Instead, he went to Fish-Catching Internet Cafe first, sipping cocktails while smoothing out the mind map of Tengda's various departments on his laptop.
In fact, it was not that Pei Qian did not want to go home, but he had nothing to do at home.
He could only play games at home, but he would get bored after playing too many games. It was not like Fish-Catching Internet Cafe, where there were waiters waiting on him, and he could drink while listening to singers.
There were more and more lines on the mind map. Pei Qian felt that his brain was a little insufficient.
Pei Qian very reluctantly connected the DGE Club, Tengda Games, and Deposit Fitness.
The GOG International invitational tournament was a fuse. That group of team members were crazily praising the DGE Club and Deposit Fitness since the first day of the group competition. It had been four days in a row.
Pei Qian saw this and was anxious, but there was nothing he could do …
He had wanted to go to Deposit Fitness to take a look, but after thinking about it carefully, he realized that he would only be making trouble for himself. Why bother?
He could only silently connect to it and announce that it could only enter the next stage.
Open as many branches as you can. As long as you open them fast enough, your profits will not catch up to me for a while.
Pei Qian realized that everything seemed to be going a little wrong this cycle, especially his own physical stores. First, it was Fish-Catching Internet Cafe, then Fish-Catching Take-Out, and now even Deposit Fitness could not hold on!
Fortunately, Sloth Apartments was still holding on.
Otherwise, Upwind Logistics would be the only one left in the physical stores. What should he do?!
Pei Qian looked at the dense network on the mind map and felt that he could give up on this thing.
Now, he could not even understand what was going on, much less deduce the connection between the various departments!
The dense lines and the densely packed small words made him dizzy. It was difficult to understand even if he wanted to.
Pei Qian felt that his strategy of 'using the mind map to deduce the possible connections between the various departments' had failed. That was because the connections between these departments were always so mysterious and unreasonable.
For example, Pei Qian had asked Coach Yaling to take photos of the DGE team members every day to ensure that they did not have enough time to train. Who would have thought that these photos would become publicity material for Deposit Fitness?
Pei Qian could not help but sigh silently at that thought. He felt an inexplicable sadness.
…
At the same time, outside Fish-Catching Internet Cafe …
The internet cafe was brightly lit, and the lights shone through the floor-to-ceiling windows. Everything could be seen clearly from the outside.
Ruan Guangjian walked out of Halo Workspace opposite. He had just finished the concept art of a GOG hero and was planning to go back to rest.
However, he suddenly saw a familiar figure through the floor-to-ceiling windows when he passed by Fish-Catching Internet Cafe.
"Eh, Boss Pei, why aren't you home to rest at this late hour?
He's facing the computer … could he be working? "
Ruan Guangjian was a little curious. Boss Pei was sitting with his back facing the floor-to-ceiling windows. He could see the laptop screen over his shoulder.
Ruan Guangjian suddenly had an idea. He felt that the composition from this angle was not bad.
Thus, he immediately took out his cell phone and took a photo through the floor-to-ceiling windows.
Ka-cha.
In the photo, Boss Pei's back was facing the camera. His right hand was on his chin as if he was thinking about something. The computer screen he was facing was lit up. Although he could not see clearly what was on the screen, he was sure that it was not a game or a movie.
"World-famous painting: Boss Pei is working.
"But what is this on the computer?
"A mind map?"
Ruan Guangjian zoomed in on the photo. His cell phone's camera was very high-resolution. Although he did not deliberately take a picture of the computer screen, he could still vaguely see that it was a mind map with countless dense lines and boxes.
These boxes were of different sizes. The words in the small boxes and on the lines could not be seen at all. Only the largest boxes had words like Tengda Games, Deposit Fitness, Fish-Catching Take-Out, Fish-Catching Internet Cafe, and so on. Dense lines extended from the top to the other boxes.
Ruan Guangjian took a look and confirmed that there was no confidential information in it. Then, he relaxed.
Everyone in Tengda knew about it. This was no secret. It did not matter if it was posted.
Ruan Guangjian posted the photo on his Weibo with a caption: "I'm off work, but someone is still working."
He had wanted to greet Boss Pei in the internet cafe at first, but he felt that there was no need. Thus, he turned around and left, satisfied.
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