Why Can’t I Make Games C26
by MarineTLChapter 26: Zhang Yang’s Business Cooperation?
The morning of June 28th.
Inside Xingxing Internet Cafe, a link from Universe Technology was officially posted.
In fact…
It wasn’t just Xingxing Internet Cafe.
Even other internet cafes had posters with this link displayed at this very moment.
Every netizen who walked in and saw the link was stunned.
“What? Universe Technology is developing a new game already?”
“What are they up to this time? A script idea competition?”
“What kind of script?”
“Please tell us about the person you hate most and why – a script?”
“What does that even mean?”
“What kind of game are they actually developing?”
“…”
“…”
Many people were shocked the moment they walked in and saw the “Script” Idea Competition.
Then…
When they noticed the statement, “For selected scripts, the Planning Department will collaborate with the Development Department and you to create the game,” they were suddenly struck by the novelty of it!
However, novelty was one thing.
The number of people actually participating was not that high.
Many took one look, decided they had no talent for storytelling, and moved on.
War of Warcraft had just opened a new server today, and many people couldn’t resist the allure of the new server rush, already diving in to level up and claim rewards.
But…
“Holy crap, you can do that?”
Inside Xingxing Internet Cafe.
One of the cafe’s regulars, the all-nighter god Qian Cai, saw those words, and an surreal image immediately surfaced in his mind.
He seemed to see a script he had written being adapted into a game’s storyline, with countless players playing through it, completely enthralled.
He then shook his head vigorously and looked at the internet cafe owner, Li Zongnan, with some doubt.
“Boss Li, is this thing for real?”
“It’s real. We went to a meeting yesterday…”
Li Zongnan had drunk quite a bit of alcohol yesterday.
Even now, his head felt a bit fuzzy.
Although the quality of the barbecue stall was just average…
Zhang Yang had been far too hospitable, pouring bottle after bottle of beer until everyone was buzzing and the atmosphere was fantastic.
“Oh, so I just click this to enter?”
“Yeah, that’s right!”
Hearing this, Qian Cai hesitated for a moment before immediately starting up a computer. He followed the link to the Universe Technology official website and read the entry terms!
What?
Once a script was adopted, not only would designers follow the plot closely during development, but the author’s name would also be featured as a hidden easter egg for all participating players to see?
And!
The first-place script would actually receive a ten thousand yuan reward!
Second place was three thousand, third place was two thousand…
The top ten would all receive cash prizes!
My god!
When Qian Cai saw this.
He was suddenly even more pleasantly surprised!
…………………………………………..
Liu Ruohan was walking down the street.
She saw many taxis that had, overnight, been covered in advertisements for Universe Technology’s new game.
In addition to these taxis, some moped taxis1 had appeared with loudspeakers, constantly blaring announcements about the “New Game Script Collection Competition.”
Liu Ruohan was stunned.
What stunned her even more was when she walked to a spot not far from the Universe Technology company…
Looking at the low-rise buildings and the somewhat dilapidated, messy street, she found the whole thing hard to believe.
Is this really…
Universe Technology?
A tech game company?
What was the usual impression of one?
Even if it didn’t look high-tech, there should at least be an office building, right?
But!
Universe Technology’s location was truly…
The sense of dissonance was overwhelming, okay? If she didn’t know better, she would have thought a massage parlor2 had opened on the corner!
She knit her brows slightly.
Just as she was doubting herself, she saw the door to Universe Technology open.
Then…
She saw Zhang Yang chewing gum, stretching his arms, and walking out of the building carrying a stack of advertisements.
As he walked out…
She saw him yawn and take out his phone.
His previously tired expression suddenly became incredibly energized, his eyes sparkling with light.
“Hello?”
“You’re almost here?”
“Haha, good! With you guys involved, our new game will definitely be a success. It’s like giving wings to a tiger3, haha. Have you guys eaten yet…”
“You have? Ha, don’t worry about starting work yet. Come with me to discuss some cooperation first. This is the first lesson I’m going to teach you…”
“…”
“…”
On the other side of the alley, the figures of four or five young people appeared in Liu Ruohan’s sight…
Before long, Zhang Yang met up with them.
Zhang Yang seemed to be quite impressive. Although she couldn’t hear clearly what he was saying to them, the bursts of laughter and various excited voices from the group rose and fell one after another…
Gradually, these people took Zhang Yang’s advertisements and disappeared into the crowd.
She subconsciously followed them.
Not long after leaving the alley, she saw Zhang Yang stop in front of a shop called A-Wei Mobile Store.
“Boss… can I take a few minutes of your time?”
“Uh, who are you…”
“You’ve heard of Desert Bicycle, right?”
“I’ve heard of it. Desert Bicycle, that game is really popular… why are you asking? You are…”
“Haha, I’m the person in charge of Desert Bicycle, Zhang Yang…”
“You’re President Zhang?”
“Yes, that’s me!”
“President Zhang, what brings you here…”
“We can help you advertise for free. Aren’t we developing a new game? If you’re willing, we can put your storefront into the game…”
“What’s that?”
“Your A-Wei Mobile Store – we can put it inside the game and help you promote it for free!”
“Huh?”
“And all you have to do is put up these advertisements for us. If you have relatives or friends who own shops, we can help them too…”
“Can you really design us into the game?”
“Of course I can!”
“Haha, now that sounds interesting!”
“By the way, Boss…”
“What is it?”
“While you’re putting up this promotional poster, why don’t you go online, register through our merchant channel, and sign up?”
“Sign up?”
“That’s right, sign up… You’re the first store I’ve personally visited, so I’m going to give you special benefits. Any other merchants after this will have to pay for a collaboration!”
“Sure, sure! How do I do it?”
“Like this…”
“…”
Liu Ruohan watched Zhang Yang walk out of the A-Wei Mobile Store. After having a few young men take a photo of him with the store owner, he headed straight into a barbecue restaurant not far away…
…
“Universe Technology’s new game cordially invites merchants and players to collaborate!”
“In-game storylines will be integrated into scenes using a one-to-one recreation concept…”
“Congratulations to A-Wei Mobile for being selected as the first collaborative scene!”
“Congratulations!”
“…”
On the forum.
Almost immediately, someone posted the photo of Zhang Yang’s collaboration with the mobile store owner.
Then…
The forum users were completely baffled.
“What exactly is President Zhang trying to do?”
“Holy crap? A mobile store? First it’s writing plots, now it’s designing concepts… what on earth is President Zhang up to?”
“No idea. You’re asking me? Who am I supposed to ask?”
“By the way, did you sign up for the plot submission?”
“I did! I feel like this project is actually pretty interesting…”
“Me too…”
“…”
(End of Chapter)
Translator’s Notes
- moped taxis: Known as módī in Chinese, these are motorcycle taxis. They are a common, often unregulated form of transport in Chinese cities, particularly in older neighborhoods or smaller towns, and are frequently used for local advertising via attached loudspeakers. ↩
- massage parlor: In Chinese urban contexts, small, nondescript ‘massage parlors’ (按摩店) are often found in low-end neighborhoods and can sometimes carry a suspicious connotation. This context informs the character’s observation that the company’s location feels out of place for a technology firm. ↩
- giving wings to a tiger: A translation of the Chinese idiom ruhu tianyi (如虎添翼), which describes adding a powerful advantage to an already strong force. The phrase conveys the idea that the new collaboration will make the project significantly more formidable. ↩
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