At that moment, Qiu Hong was worrying in the incubation base of the 'Destitution Plan' in Beijing.
That was because in his opinion, the games produced by this incubation base were not good enough.
It had been two months since the incubation base had started operating. What's more, many independent game designers had already developed their games for a period of time before they came to the incubation base. Logically speaking, it was time to produce some results.
This was an independent game after all. The investment and workload were not huge. It was small and beautiful.
However, just correcting the bugs was tiring.
Two games had been released, but for various reasons, the response was not good.
Qiu Hong summarized briefly and felt that it was mainly because of their ability.
He might have provided the relevant support for these independent game designers, but it did not mean that the games they created would be successful.
That was because game production itself had a very low probability of success. It was even more so for independent game production. That was because independent game designers were inspired and enthusiastic, but not capable. Otherwise, they would have gone to work in a proper game company. Why did they have to choose an independent game, a path that was not profitable and tiring?
However, that would put a lot of pressure on Qiu Hong.
He knew that Boss Pei had high hopes for this independent game incubation base. He was never hesitant when it came to giving money. He was also a successful game designer with a small reputation. However, he had been working for a long time without any results. It was really embarrassing.
Black Ink and Clouds and a few other games that Qiu Hong paid attention to could not be released for the time being due to various bugs and details. They might have to wait until next month.
No matter how anxious Qiu Hong was, it would be useless if he did not have any games to release.
At that moment, his cell phone rang. Boss Pei was calling.
Qiu Hong's heart could not help but skip a beat. Could Boss Pei be here to hold him accountable?
He had an ominous feeling when he submitted the weekly work report for the incubation base. Now that Boss Pei was calling him personally, did that mean that his premonition had come true?
Qiu Hong quickly picked up the phone. "Boss Pei!"
Boss Pei's voice was very kind and even a little cheerful over the phone. "Boss Qiu, I've already understood the situation of the incubation base. It's very successful! The situation is very good. You have to continue, understand? "
Huh?
Qiu Hong was confused. He almost thought that he had heard wrongly or that Boss Pei had called the wrong number.
However, on further thought, there should be no mistake. Boss Pei was talking about the incubation base.
The situation was very good? Very successful?
Qiu Hong was very confused. "Boss Pei, you call the current situation very successful? Is there something wrong with my definition of 'success'? "
"The two games we released didn't sell well …"
Pei Qian sniggered. "Of course, it's considered very successful!"
"Director Qiu, it's obvious that there's a problem with your evaluation criteria. You should think of it this way: These independent game designers couldn't even complete and sell the game previously. With the help of the incubation base, they were able to complete the game and meet gamers. Isn't that huge progress and success? "
"Don't think about how many marks you'll get on this paper. At the very least, you'll be able to finish the entire paper on your own. You'll be able to answer all the questions you need and hand in the paper normally. This is a kind of progress!"
"People have to take their time. How is it possible to start earning money two months after building an independent game incubation base? He was too eager for quick success! This kind of mentality is not desirable. "
Qiu Hong was confused and he looked a little lost.
Although what Boss Pei said made sense, it still felt a little weird.
Could it be that I'm actually doing a great job? I just didn't feel it myself?
The sudden praise almost made Qiu Hong sprain his back.
"However …" Pei Qian changed the topic. "There are still some problems with your work. I have to point them out now and correct them as soon as possible."
Qiu Hong heaved a sigh of relief. That's more like it!
How can my work be perfect? I don't even believe it myself.
He quickly said, "Boss Pei, please speak directly. I'm all ears."
Pei Qian said, "I saw in your work report that you plan to let the designers of these two games rest for a while before continuing to design and develop the next independent game? That's not appropriate. "
After a moment of silence, Qiu Hong said, "Boss Pei, you mean …"
"You want to fire them?"
Qiu Hong could tell from Boss Pei's tone that he was obviously dissatisfied with his arrangements.
The games of these two designers had already been completed. The market response was not good, so Qiu Hong planned to let them start creating new games immediately. The incubation base could not keep idle people.
However, Boss Pei felt that this was inappropriate. Could it be that he felt that these two people were useless and wanted to replace them as soon as possible?
Pei Qian almost choked on his breath.
What kind of comprehension ability did this Qiu Hong have?!
Are you going to fire such a trusted aide?
Pei Qian quickly said, "Your understanding is too ridiculous! What I mean is to modify, optimize, and redo these two games until they are recognized by the market, understand? "
"Every independent game is the condensation of the designer's inspiration and wisdom. If the game is not popular with players, it does not mean that the idea is bad. It only means that the way in which the idea is expressed is not mature enough!"
"How can we succeed if we give up on every idea after trying it out?"
"If the game is unsuccessful, then throw money at it and redo it until it succeeds!"
Qiu Hong was dumbfounded.
Other games companies would cut off failed projects in time to stop losses. Boss Pei, on the other hand, increased efforts to extend the life of failed projects!
Logically speaking, this was a very stupid act. After all, the game itself had already been rejected by the market. It was better to make a new one than to change it.
However, Boss Pei's tone was extremely firm and righteous. Qiu Hong felt that what he said made sense! So I was the one at fault?
Qiu Hong thought for a moment. "Then … there should be a limit to the investment, right? One million? Two million? There can't be any more independent games! "
After a moment of silence, Pei Qian said, "Don't let money limit your precious imagination."
"If a game can only achieve its best effect when you invest five million yuan, and you set a limit of two million yuan for it, how can it succeed?"
"Since you've decided to do it, you have to do it to the best of your ability. Understand?"
Qiu Hong: "… Alright."
…
Pei Qian continued to read the reports from the other departments after hanging up.
At that moment, there was a knock on the door. It was He Desheng.
"Boss Pei, I'm here to briefly report the situation with the Cold-Faced Lady. I can't explain it in a few words, so I think it's better to report it in person."
Pei Qian nodded. "Yes, go ahead."
He Desheng briefly explained the situation with the Cold-Faced Lady.
After Meng Chang sold all his shares, he completely cut ties with the Cold-Faced Lady and let it go. However, a large portion of the Cold-Faced Lady's original employees remained.
The company might be out of money and there was a situation of salary arrears, but it would not be that fast for them to jump ship.
Many people were looking for jobs dejectedly when they heard that the company had failed. However, before they could find a new job, they heard that their original jobs had been saved.
This group of people had already been resettled and returned to their jobs. The Cold-Faced Lady's shop should be able to open soon and start normal business.
Of course, Dream Realization Ventures took out another sum of money for the normal operations of the Cold-Faced Lady's shops.
He Desheng asked, "Boss Pei, are we going to continue with the marketing activities that the Cold-Faced Lady did?"
Meng Chang had spent money like water previously mainly because he had spent too much on marketing. He had bought all sorts of trending searches, advertisements, and even booked the venue for speeches.
It would be quite slow to spend money if it was just subsidies and maintaining the daily operations of the shop.
Pei Qian pondered for a moment. "Let's put everything aside for now and take our time to think about it."
Continuing these marketing activities might cost money quickly, but the boss of the Cold-Faced Lady had changed from Meng Chang to Tengda. Considering Tengda's influence, it might have an unknown impact on the Cold-Faced Lady if it was made public.
Thus, after some thought, Pei Qian decided to observe first. It was not easy for him to find something that could incur losses steadily. He did not want to lose it the moment he took it over.
What's more, there were many marketing activities that could not be done without Meng Chang. For example, the speech. Pei Qian could not possibly do it himself. That would not be right.
He Desheng hesitated for a moment and said, "Boss Pei, the other marketing activities are easy to handle. The only 'Street Food Contest' is that we have spent a lot of effort to find some vendors from all over the country to participate in the competition. The competition will start next week. Do you think we should still hold this?"
Pei Qian was stunned.
Street Food Contest?
This Meng Chang was quite capable. How did he come up with such a marketing activity?
Pei Qian immediately thought of Meng Chang's intentions. He wanted to invite vendors from all over the country to make some delicacies and use them as a foil for the Cold-Faced Lady. This would definitely be a good topic and the advertising effect would not be bad.
Pei Qian was really interested. He nodded. "That sounds good. Let's follow the original plan."
He Desheng nodded. "Alright, Boss Pei. There's nothing else."
He was about to leave when Pei Qian stopped him.
"What is Meng Chang doing now?"
He Desheng answered, "He seems to have looked for many investors, but all of them were rejected. The chances of him making a comeback are slim."
"Some failed entrepreneurs seem to have a chance to make a comeback, but in reality, it's because they either have a good family, connections, resources, or fans … Meng Chang, on the other hand, has nothing other than his personal ability. That's fatal."
"However, if Meng Chang puts down his pride and does some work that he doesn't like, and works hard for more than ten years … he should be able to pay back the money."
Pei Qian thought for a moment. "I can consider arranging a job for him if he really has nowhere else to go."
He Desheng: "Alright, Boss Pei. Are we still letting him be in charge of the Cold-Faced Lady?"
Pei Qian shook his head. "No. We'll talk about it then. "
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