Why Can’t I Make Games C03
by MarineTLChapter 3: A Confident Speech!
“Hello, what is your company’s address…”
“Are you asking about the headquarters or the branch office?”
“What? Your company has branches too?”
“Yes. The headquarters is in the African Division of the Afro-Asian Continent, the nation of Wakanda1, 39 Black Panther Plaza…”
“Huh? I’ve never heard of that. Is it abroad?”
“Yes, it’s abroad for the time being…”
“And the branch?”
“The branch is in Yanjing, Huaxia…”
“…”
“…”
Evening.
The sunset glow filled the sky.
Zhang Yang stood at the entrance, his loudspeaker playing the song “Jasmine Flower2.” He maintained a calm smile as he faced the bustling street.
People along the way were pointing and whispering.
Some tried handing over their resumes, asking Zhang Yang a barrage of questions.
Zhang Yang, who hailed from another world, was all smiles at this moment. Despite everyone’s confusion, he answered every question with utmost seriousness.
His gaze was sincere and crystal clear, making people believe him from the bottom of their hearts…
The nation of Wakanda!
What kind of country was that?
Many people stood dazed for a long time, but they still couldn’t figure it out!
The name of this country was completely foreign to them.
They had never heard of it!
“Why should we believe you? You don’t even have your own booth. In fact, if I’m not mistaken, you were just an applicant yourself this morning. If I remember correctly, you only have a high school diploma. More importantly, I can’t find this company or this country online. Can you explain why that is?” Several applicants glared at Zhang Yang, their eyes full of suspicion.
“I just entered the gaming circle, and I didn’t quite understand the current state of Huaxia’s gaming companies. So, I took on the identity of an applicant to scout out these big Huaxia firms… I originally planned to compete alongside you as an ordinary person, but all I got in return was alienation and rejection. Thinking about it now, I’ve decided to just lay my cards on the table. I’m done pretending…”
“???”
The sunset light shone on Zhang Yang’s face.
Zhang Yang’s expression became increasingly sincere.
His voice was gentle, his words carried a sense of resolve, and his entire being radiated a level of confidence that no one could quite fathom.
It was an indescribable aura. In short, many people inexplicably felt that this man was trustworthy.
And so…
Zhang Yang received a few more tentative resumes.
“Mr. Zhang, can you answer why we can’t find your company? Please don’t dodge the subject! Also, how do you explain your high school diploma? I find it hard to believe that a large company would need someone with only a high school education to be their HR manager.”
“…”
Not far away.
The young lady from Dadi Network finally couldn’t listen anymore. The recruitment fair had ended, and she was supposed to get in her car and leave, but she didn’t. Instead, she walked over and stared at Zhang Yang.
Hearing the question, Zhang Yang flashed an even more brilliant smile.
“Knowledge is acquired in no particular order; he who masters it becomes the teacher!3“
“An academic degree is indeed a certification of a stage in one’s life. It proves that you once studied hard, and it serves as proof of your achievements during that period. But it is not the future…”
“Mr. Zheng Yuanjie4 once wrote in a book: It doesn’t matter if you have a degree recognized by the state; what matters is whether you have ability recognized by the state!”
“I hope that in the future, our company can select the virtuous and the capable5, focusing on character and ability. While we can respect academic degrees, they must not become the primary factor for an ordinary person’s promotion!”
“In fact, although compulsory education is very widespread now, many people from our remote and impoverished counties have to walk over twenty li6 every day just to attend primary school. Often, they are isolated from information and have a narrow worldview. Things that many people in big cities can get with a wave of their hand are nothing but a dream to them… Even after they truly graduate, they rarely get opportunities. I see many company resumes that place great emphasis on internship experience. When you see a university graduate who studied abroad in such-and-such a country, your eyes light up. But when you see someone who spent their time waiting tables in a restaurant, you frown. You completely ignore their true abilities, and you might even refuse them an opportunity because of some physical defect…”
“What is a dream? It is a pursuit, something you want so badly you dream about it. Our Universe Technology provides more than just a job; we provide a learning opportunity for advancement, and a dream…”
“…”
The HR lady from Dadi Network felt her heart trembling.
She watched Zhang Yang speak eloquently amidst the crowd.
His voice was sometimes suppressed, sometimes high-pitched, and sometimes inspiring!
She even felt herself becoming a bit infected by his words.
She opened her mouth, wanting to retort…
But she found that Zhang Yang had already anticipated and blocked everything she wanted to say.
She realized she couldn’t say a word.
Who was Mr. Zheng Yuanjie?
And who exactly was that Ostrovsky7 he mentioned before?
In that moment!
She felt like a shallow and ignorant student in front of Zhang Yang.
She could only watch Zhang Yang’s performance.
…………………………
In a corner.
Zhong Chongwen, who had a stutter and came from a remote rural village, felt goosebumps rising as he listened from the crowd.
The next moment…
He felt a stinging sensation in his nose.
He held his resume, his throat so choked with emotion he could hardly breathe.
Walking over twenty li every day just to attend primary school!
He was talking about people like them…
He was talking about him!
In that instant, a whirlwind of emotions brewed in his heart…
He squeezed through the crowd.
“I, I, I… here, this is my, my resume… I…”
“…”
He was excited, but he stuttered. He did indeed have a bit of a physical defect.
On the other side…
A limping figure also walked over.
“Mr. Zhang, here is my resume…”
“…”
The sun sank in the west.
The evening glow filled the sky.
Zhang Yang saw the figures of Zhong Chongwen and Zhao Hang.
He smiled and accepted their resumes.
He continued to collect resumes from the others as they came in.
Once he was finished, a satisfied smile spread across his face.
“Today’s recruitment session has been a resounding success. Thank you all for your support!”
“As for what comes next…”
“Please look forward to our company’s upcoming work…”
“Goodbye, everyone!”
“Mr. Zhong, Mr. Zhao, do you have a moment to chat in more detail?”
“…”
Zhang Yang looked at Zhong Chongwen and Zhao Hang.
His expression was earnest and sincere.
In truth, he had already looked over their resumes.
Zhong Chongwen, from the Panshan District of Luocheng…
He had researched that area thoroughly.
It was a remote mountainous region that had since been relocated, but ten years ago, the only primary school was ten li (about 5km) away from Zhong Chongwen’s village. Back and forth, that made for a daily trek of twenty li.
Zhao Hang…
He was also from Wulai County. Judging by the way his classmates spoke to him, the attitudes of those around him, and the personality he displayed during his earlier conversation with the HR from Dadi Network, he had suffered from polio since he was a child.
Deep down, he struggled with a sense of inferiority.
In fact…
That impromptu, unscripted speech of Zhang Yang’s…
It had been delivered specifically for their ears.
Like Jiang Taigong fishing8, he was waiting for the willing to take the bait.
They needed an opportunity.
And Zhang Yang!
Who hailed from the year 2021 in a similar, parallel world9!
He!
He felt he was the one who could give them that chance!
(End of Chapter)
Translator’s Notes
- Wakanda: A fictional African nation from Marvel’s Black Panther. In this scene it is part of an obviously implausible company address. ↩
- Jasmine Flower: Known in Chinese as “Mo Li Hua,” this is one of China’s most famous traditional folk songs. It is often played at major international events and carries a sense of cultural elegance and national identity. ↩
- Knowledge is acquired in no particular order; he who masters it becomes the teacher!: A translation of a famous line from the Tang Dynasty essay “On Teachers” (Shi Shuo) by Han Yu. The quote argues that wisdom and mastery are not strictly tied to age or seniority, which the protagonist uses to justify his own authority despite his young age and lack of credentials. ↩
- Zheng Yuanjie: A famous contemporary Chinese author known as the “King of Fairy Tales.” He is well-known for his unconventional views on education, having famously withdrawn his son from school to educate him at home. His mention here supports the protagonist’s argument against over-emphasizing formal academic degrees. ↩
- select the virtuous and the capable: A translation of the Chinese phrase “xuǎn xián jǔ néng,” a meritocratic ideal dating back to the classic ‘Book of Rites.’ it refers to the practice of appointing individuals to positions based on their moral character and practical talent rather than social status or connections. ↩
- twenty li: A traditional Chinese unit of distance, often called the “Chinese mile.” In modern usage, it is standardized as 500 meters (approximately 0.3 miles). ↩
- Ostrovsky: Refers to Nikolai Ostrovsky, the Soviet author of ‘How the Steel Was Tempered.’ His work was a staple of the Chinese education system for decades, and his name is synonymous with revolutionary perseverance and the idea of living a meaningful life despite hardship. ↩
- Jiang Taigong fishing: An allusion to the legendary strategist Jiang Ziya (Jiang Taigong), who reportedly fished with a straight, baitless hook, claiming that only those who truly wanted to be caught would bite. The idiom describes setting an opportunity in plain sight and waiting for the right person to come forward of their own accord. ↩
- parallel world: A reference to the ‘transmigration’ (chuanyue) trope in Chinese web novels, where a protagonist from modern Earth is reborn or transported into a similar world. This background explains how Zhang Yang possesses the foresight or specialized knowledge to identify talent and offer opportunities that others might overlook. ↩
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