Chapter 579: A New Planning Proposal

Wang Xiaocong said, “You don’t understand, my aim is to make the most money with the smallest cost. Details like graphics quality, don’t worry too much about that, just play it and you’ll see.”

Xu Yang initially had no interest in playing the game, considering it to be a piece of junk.

But under Wang Xiaocong’s strong recommendation, he couldn’t politely refuse and had to give it a try.

Ten minutes later.

Xu Yang put down the phone, “I don’t even know what I’m supposed to do. My character was automatically named, it follows the path on its own, fights monsters on its own, picks up and equips gear on its own, it seems like everything is done automatically, like I don’t need to do anything.”

Wang Xiaocong chuckled, “That’s the essence of my game. Let me sum it up for you. I’ve taken the basis of ‘Legend’ and created a new charging system, streamlined the map, and sped up the pace. The goal is just one, to make people feel exhilarated while playing!”

Xu Yang shook his head, “I don’t think your game has much of a future.”

Wang Xiaocong frowned, “Really no future? I am full of confidence, ready to harvest a wave of nostalgia money!”

Xu Yang’s business acumen was something he deeply respected.

If Xu Yang said it had no future, then this game truly might be doomed.

Wang Xiaocong added, “So what should I do now? Would it be futile even if your Fengcai Guild’s streamers promoted it?”

Xu Yang shook his head, preparing to speak.

Just then, a system notification chimed in his mind.

[Ding! ‘Greedy Play Today’ is a knockoff version of ‘Legend’. Owing to the endorsements by numerous veteran Harbor City stars and capitalizing on nostalgia from former ‘Legend’ players, it has made a fortune. In just one year, the profits exceeded ten billion!]

[The specific methods for getting Harbor City stars to endorse, as well as the marketing copy for ‘Greedy Play Today’, have been sent to the host’s mailbox. Please check them!]@@novelbin@@

Xu Yang’s eyes lit up.

Immediately, he said, “Having my Fengcai Guild’s streamers endorse it isn’t very promising, since the target audience for your game isn’t today’s youth. How many of them have played ‘Legend’?”

Wang Xiaocongrealized, “You’re right, most of the live streaming audience nowadays is young, most haven’t played ‘Legend’. The group I’m targeting is those who played ‘Legend’ back in the day, who are now middle-aged. Middle-aged people, busy with family and careers, don’t have much time to watch live streams, unless they are some idle wasters who spend their time on live streaming. So my game isn’t without potential, it’s just been poorly promoted. I need to change the marketing strategy, is that it?”

Xu Yang nodded, “Exactly.”

Wang Xiaocong asked, “Do you have any ideas?”

Xu Yang replied, “Let me take a good look at your game tonight and I’ll give you a suggestion tomorrow. How does that sound?”

Wang Xiaocong answered, “No problem, I’ll be waiting for your suggestion. My game company was about to close down, but when I saw this game, I wanted to see if we could cash in on it before bailing. I’m not sure if it would work, but if you can figure out a way to make this game profitable, I’ll give you half of the profits!”

Xu Yang replied, “Okay, I’ll take another look tonight and get back to you.”

Later on, many celebrities came over to chat and greet Xu Yang and Wang Xiaocong.

The Splendor Night event carried on until eleven at night before people gradually began to leave.

Just like when they arrived, most left on the cruise ship, with only a few departing by helicopter.

Xu Yang and Zhao Yuxinand Wang Xiaocong with his girlfriend, along with Shen Wanpeng and his daughter, the six of them returned to Haicheng and checked into a luxurious hotel.

Everyone was quite tired, so they went back to their rooms to bathe and sleep.

Before sleeping, Xu Yang had the hotel provide a laptop, through which he checked the email, downloaded the materials, and after some considerations, he formed a new copy.

Then he went to bed, cuddling with his beautiful wife.

The next day.

The six of them had breakfast together, and after the meal, Xu Yang showed his proposal to Wang Xiaocong.

“Holy shit, Xu Yang, your plan is absolutely brilliant—I’m sure my game will be a hit, and we’re gonna rake it in big time. I’ll send the plan to the company’s team right away. The first step of the promotion, let the team handle it; it’s pretty simple, just a bit of Photoshop will do!”

Upon reviewing the plan, Wang Xiaocong slammed the table in amazement.

He promptly sent the plan to the game company’s team and had them work on a part of it.

Xu Yang chuckled, “As for the celebrity endorsement, I think it’s better if you handle it personally.”

Wang Xiaocong said, “I’ll give you half of the game’s profits. We’ll sign a contract, and you’ll also come with me to seek celebrity endorsements. Together we’ll make a killing!”

Xu Yang waved his hand, “No need to sign a contract; I trust you. You’ll definitely share the profits with me once we earn them.”

Wang Xiaocong replied earnestly, “We still need to sign a contract. It’s not a matter of trust, but a basic practice of making money together.”

Xu Yang said helplessly, “Okay, then. Let’s do it your way.”

Signing the contract or not didn’t matter much to him, but since Wang Xiaocong insisted on it, that was that.

Wang Xiaocong continued, “You’re also coming with me to approach the celebrities. It’s more fun to go together, man. It would be so lonely by myself.”

Xu Yang laughed, “Why don’t you take your girlfriend along then?”

Wang Xiaocong shook his head, “Bringing my girlfriend along for fun is fine, but negotiating with those celebrities? It’s not appropriate to have her there, is it?”

Xu Yang asked with a smile, “Why not?”

Wang Xiaocong shook his head, “It’s not about whether it’s possible, but whether it’s appropriate.”

Xu Yang said, “Alright, I’ll accompany you on this trip.”

Wang Xiaocong said, “I heard that Brother Chen Long has already returned to Harbor City. Let’s look for him once we’re in Harbor City.”

Xu Yang nodded, having no objections.

Since they had to get many celebrities from Harbor City to endorse the game, a trip there was unavoidable.

It didn’t make a difference whether they contacted Brother Chen Long now or later.

Last night, while chatting with Brother Chen Long, he mentioned he didn’t have any pressing matters at the moment and would rest in Harbor City for half a month before starting his new movie.

Because of the trip to Harbor City, Xu Yang had Zhao Yuxin return to Jiang City first.

It wasn’t that he didn’t want to bring Zhao Yuxin, but the key was that he and Wang Xiaocong had business to attend to in Harbor City—it wasn’t a leisure trip. Zhao Yuxin preferred not to go and wished to return to work in Jiang City instead.

So, in the afternoon, Zhao Yuxin returned to Jiang City with Shen Wanpeng and his daughter.

Wang Xiaocong also sent his girlfriend back to the capital.

Xu Yang and Wang Xiaocong had nothing to do for the moment, so they sat in the hotel’s café, enjoying their coffee.

Soon enough, the game company’s team got back to Wang Xiaocong, indicating they had launched a massive promotional campaign and expected results soon.

Wang Xiaocong checked it out and, finding it satisfactory, didn’t comment any further.

That afternoon, the two of them took a flight to Harbor City.

At seven in the evening, their plane touched down in Harbor City.

They checked into the Presidential Suite of the Crown Hotel.

From the Presidential Suite, looking out through the floor-to-ceiling windows, they could overlook the entire Victoria Harbour.