Chapter 113 Accident (5K)
After taking a legal education class, Lawyer Willis began to talk about which sensitive subjects were best not to touch, and listed a list in detail.
Fortunately, most of them are politically correct things, and not too many are truly restrictive.
However, this also surprised Mr. He and others. They did not expect that there would be such an audit in a place as free and open as the United States.
Currently, the ESRB grading system is generally implemented in the United States.
That is, it is divided into six levels, namely E (all ages), E10+ (over 10 years old), T (over 13 years old), M (over 17 years old), AO (only adults over 18 years old) and RP ( To be graded).
The above classification is not only applicable to the game content itself, but also applies to game promotion advertisements.
Although the ESRB rating system follows a voluntary principle, almost all Canadian and American games are rated, otherwise the game may not be distributed to the public.
After listening to the lawyer's introduction, Director He secretly wiped a cold sweat on his face.
I am glad that I have a city, and I have been able to survive the whole morning without having an attack, otherwise I would really have fallen into a trap.
If I didn't pay attention and ignored the legal and review standards issues, and in the end the contract was signed and the game was not compliant and couldn't be released, that would be the end of it.
Thinking of this, Director He told Qin Shaoyan, "This is a good translator."
Qin Shaoyan smiled and said nothing.
After talking about law and review, the next step is technical issues.
Several technical experts from the stand-alone game producers were called in to hear how they should cooperate with the platform during release, how to subcontract, how to upload, and how to update.
Then the lawyers came in, and the work became even more boring.
The lawyers took the business contract and read the legal provisions bit by bit.
Qin Shaoyan began to persuade He Xin, "The process of checking the contract is too boring and meaningless. It is better to take a break and leave it to the lawyers."
He Xin had never experienced this crime before, so he immediately adopted it This suggestion left the meeting room.
Qin Shaoyan went directly into Fatty G’s office and discussed the real business content with him.
"We will soon sign a financing agreement with Sequoia. Congratulations to you Gabe. Your initial investment of one million US dollars will soon turn into shares worth 80 million US dollars."
G Fat is Very He nodded perfunctorily, as he always lacked interest in Facebook matters.
"John, can you bring any new games to my steam this time?"
Qin Shaoyan thought for a while, "Well, the sales volume of some small games from China may still be Less than 500,000 copies."
"This is too few," G Fat complained, "Not only are the number of games small, but the sales volume is also small, which is different from what I expected."
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"Take your time, Gabu." Qin Shaoyan immediately reassured, "With the first batch of people testing the water, more people will follow soon."
G Fat raised his head and glanced at Qin Shaoyan, " John, have you started working on Plants vs. Zombies 2?”
“Walter?” Qin Shaoyan was stunned, “What 2?”
“Plants vs. Zombies! !" Fatty G complained, "Hell, don't tell me that you don't plan to develop a sequel. How can a game with sales exceeding 10 million not have a sequel? "
I can't say that? What happened to the sequel?
You've never released a third film.
"Well, this is already in the plan." Qin Shaoyan said casually, "Yes, the folder has been created."
"John, I am serious!" G Fatty said angrily, "Don't be kidding. Steam must always have some popular games for sale in order to maintain its reputation."
"Steam is such a big platform that it cannot be sustained by just a large number of small games. "
"OK, OK!" Qin Shaoyan said quickly, "I will try my best to create another phenomenal game."
"That's it." Fatty G then showed a satisfied look.
"Nothing." Qin Shaoyan changed the topic, "You also have to do me a small favor?"
"What favor?" G Fat asked curiously.
"Give me an interview together." Qin Shaoyan asked with a smile, "How is it?"
"No, no, no, I'm not good at this." G Fat shook his head, "I refuse .”
"Don't worry, this is not a formal interview, but an interview with a website in China. Let's chat casually." Qin Shaoyan persuaded, "I have promised to help you with the game, why don't you do this little favor?"
G Fat hesitated for a moment, "Then we can't let them ask questions casually."
"Don't worry, let's just chat together, don't treat him as an interview." Qin Shaoyan said with a smile.
"Tomorrow and the day after tomorrow are weekends, so let's leave it to next Monday." Fatty G hesitated and finally agreed.
"By the way, there is one more thing." Qin Shaoyan thought for a while, "Get me another trophy."
Fatty G was a little stunned, "What do you want that thing for?"
"Give it away."
Qin Shaoyan came out of Fatty G's office with a smile and found Dong Ruilong from NetEase, "OK. I'll help you get a nomination for the Best Turn-Based Game Design Award. The specific review will have to wait until summer."
"Thank you so much!" Dong Ruilong quickly held Qin Shaoyan's hand, "Thank you, Mr. Qin." br>
“It’s a trivial matter.” Qin Shaoyan waved his hand, “Whether you win or not depends on you.”
"It would be great to have a nomination." Dong Ruilong said with a smile, "When will the awards be given specifically? Do we need to do more activities?"
"No need, you just have to wait, you guys There is still a high chance of winning, after all, there are not many turn-based online games in Europe and the United States." Qin Shaoyan thought for a while, "The time of the award ceremony is uncertain, I will inform you when the time comes."
"I really don't know. How should I thank Mr. Qin?" Dong Ruilong thanked him sincerely.
"You can reimburse me part of the air tickets for these stand-alone game company representatives." Qin Shaoyan replied with a smile.
For this trip, Qin Shaoyan paid for the travel expenses, food and accommodation of all stand-alone game company representatives.
After all, many companies were short of funds and couldn't afford much money. Qin Shaoyan advanced the money for them with a wave of his hand and let them make money before paying it back.
"No problem!" Dong Ruilong was in a good mood at this time. He originally had a budget that was converted into awards activities, but now he just used it.
At night, Qin Shaoyan found where Chang's room was and knocked on the door.
He opened the door a little tiredly and said in an official tone: "Xiao Qin, if you have anything to do, we'll talk about it tomorrow. There's so much work today, I want to go to bed early."
"I'm sorry, where is the director." Qin Shaoyan smiled and apologized, "Everyone has really worked hard today. Tomorrow is the weekend and V Club is not working. We can arrange our time freely."
"Huh?!" He Chang's eyes lit up, "You can arrange your time freely..."
"I think everyone is working so hard, so why not take advantage of these two days to have a good rest." Qin Shaoyan whispered, "So I booked a few tickets to San Francisco. Let's go there together, relax, and see the Golden Gate Bridge."
"Golden Gate Bridge!" He Chang became energetic, and then became a little wary. , "Isn't this... bad? We haven't finished our work in Seattle, so we're going to San Francisco..."
"It's nothing. I happen to have business to discuss in San Francisco, and this trip is official." Mr. Qin Yan said with a smile, "Company executives, lawyers, there are more than a dozen of us, it's okay to bring two more people."
"If everything goes well, we can also stop by to visit Hollywood in Los Angeles."
"Oh, that's it." Director He said with a smile on his face, "Then I'll let you arrange it, Xiao Qin."
"Don't worry, leave everything to me." Qin Shaoyan promised, patting his chest. , "Guarantee that arrangements will be made for the director!"
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The next day.
Qin Shaoyan and George arrived in San Francisco with their company employees and legal team.
After arriving at the hotel, Qin Shaoyan began to announce discipline.
“Everyone should take care of their belongings, be careful to guard against thieves, and do not expose the belongings they carry.”
“Travel together, don’t get separated, remember Hotel address, take a taxi back if you get separated."
"Avoid using large bills when checking out, try to pay with small denominations."
"Also, you must pay before dark. Back to the hotel, the streets are not very safe.”
"Everyone put away the card. It has the police phone number, the hotel phone number, and the embassy and consulate phone number on it."
Everyone agreed, and then went out shopping together eagerly.
Qin Shaoyan turned around, picked up a briefcase and handed it to He Xin, "He Xin, let's go to the mall and buy some local products as a souvenir."
He Xin He smiled and nodded, "I finally came to the United States to have a good time."
"The United States is different. In developed countries, various facilities and conditions are much better than in China. You need to walk more , take a closer look, this is also a kind of inspection and learning.”
The two staff members nodded in agreement, "What Mr. He said is absolutely true."
Qin Shaoyan also nodded and warned again: "He is the chief, remember to return to the hotel before dark. The security outside is not too good. Okay."
Zhang Zangzhang was a little unhappy, "How can an adult like me get lost? How can the security in the United States be bad? You are young and have little knowledge. Don't talk nonsense." Seeing that He Xin didn't care. Qin Shaoyan stopped trying to persuade him and sent him out with a smile.
George watched the three people go away and suddenly said: "Are you so sure that they won't come back tonight?"
"I can bet you a hundred dollars." Qin Shaoyan said confidently, "They won't come back tonight."
"God, they are so brave." George exclaimed, "Poor God bless them.”
“By the way, how much did you give that Jose?”
“Five thousand dollars”
“You gave it. Too many.”
"George, we have a saying there that you can't catch a big fish if you don't give up the bait."
The three people left the hotel, got into a taxi, and went straight to the largest shopping mall.
In the car, the director opened his briefcase and touched it. There was a thick roll of U.S. dollars stuffed inside, about five thousand, and he was immediately elated.
This Xiao Qin is quite sensible.
My attitude was a little stiff just now.
He Xin reviewed and planned today's itinerary.
With money in hand and courage growing up, He Xin experienced the feeling of spending money like water.
Shopping in the mall and eating in the Italian restaurant.
Whether it is a credit card or not, all payments will be made in cash, and you will be generous.
In the evening, as night fell, He Xin was still interested in traveling and wanted to go to the city center to see the night view before going back.
One of the staff members, Xiao Li, was hesitant and said, "Hezhang, it's getting late, should we go back to the hotel?"
"It's only seven o'clock, why go back?" Hezhang was somewhat dissatisfied.
"But I heard..." Xiao Li hesitated, "The security is not very good at night."
"What are you talking about?" Xiao Wang next to him said, "The United States is a developed country. , how can the law and order be bad? You see police cars everywhere."
He Xin was a little impatient, "If you don't want to go, just go back by yourself."
Xiao Wang also echoed, "Yes, you take the director's things back to the hotel, and I will accompany the director for a walk."
Xiao Li agreed and got into the taxi with their shopping items. .
After seeing Xiao Li leave, Xiao Wang leaned into He Xin's ear and said, "Director, would you like to find a place to exchange foreign languages with the American people?"
He Xin's heart He was greatly moved, "Do you know where there is such a place?"
Xiao Wang said confidently: "Just ask the local snake about this."
As he said this, he stopped a taxi and the two of them got into the back seat.
The driver took one look and asked: "Man, where are you going?"
Xiao Wang took out a hundred dollars and asked with a smile: "Friend, can you take us to a A place to have fun?"
The driver whistled, took the note and looked at it with surprise, then smiled meaningfully, "No problem, buddy! I'll take you there right away! . ”
The taxi sped along, weaving in and out of the crowded traffic.
Originally, He Xin and Xiao Wang looked forward to it, but as they walked, they suddenly felt something was wrong.
Why are there fewer and fewer lights around, and it seems a bit remote.
"Hey, wait, where are you sending us?" Xiao Wang asked.
The taxi driver braked and stopped the car, "Of course I'm taking you to have fun."
"Where is this?" He Xin frowned and looked out the window. .
The driver turned around from the front seat, took out a pistol and pointed it at the two of them. While pinching his five fingers together, he said viciously: "Hey, man, it's time to pay the fare. Take out all the money." !”
He Xin turned pale with fright and was completely stunned.
He has never encountered anything like this before. His trip to Europe went smoothly without any problems.
I never expected that I would be robbed in the United States.
"Damn it! If you don't want to be shot, take it out quickly!" The driver raised his hands angrily and kept gesturing, "Hurry up!"
He Xin gingerly raised the briefcase and handed it over, and Xiao Wang's wallet was also snatched away.
After succeeding, the driver happily drove the two people out of the car, then stepped on the accelerator and drove away.
The two people stood in the street in shock, not knowing what to do.
Before the two of them came back to their senses, several Mexican gangsters surrounded them, shaking the guns in their hands with a grin and speaking in broken English.
“Money, watch, ring!”
Maybe it was because the other party's accent was too strong and He Xin didn't react.
Seeing that the other party did not respond, several gangsters rushed up and beat the two of them, and took away their watches, mobile phones, glasses, and the remaining banknotes in their pockets.
After a long time, the two people helped each other get up from the street. They didn't know what to say to each other and walked silently along the street in one direction.
Just after passing two intersections, they were stared at by a group of black men and blocked the alley with daggers.
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When the private detective responsible for following them found them, they were lying on the street with only their shorts on and their bodies covered with bruises.
The private detective quickly called his employer to ask what to do next.
George felt weird when he received the call, so he quickly reported to Qin Shaoyan, what should he do next?
Qin Shaoyan was shocked at first, then frowned and thought for a while, "This has completely disrupted the original plan. The crackdown on pornography and illegal activities will definitely be out of reach."
He thought for a while first. , and then stood up immediately, "That's fine, it's just an accident and has nothing to do with us."
"Tell the private detective, call the police, then notify the consulate, and wait slowly."
"Wait slowly?" George was a little confused, "That's it?"
"Yes." Qin Shaoyan Smile explained, "After notifying the consulate, they will definitely verify their identities with the country, so that the matter cannot be hidden."
"Then there was public opinion and diplomatic pressure, asking the police station to solve the case. When the case is solved, some things become even more difficult to hide."
"What if the case cannot be solved?" George asked.
"Then at least the two of us are no longer fit to work, and someone must take over." Qin Shaoyan smiled, "This way we will be at a loss anyway."
After one night, the extremely efficient staff of the consulate came to find Come to the door and ask them if they know He Xin.
After receiving the confirmation reply, the staff informed Qin Shaoyan that He Xin had been robbed and was receiving treatment in the hospital.
Qin Shaoyan thanked the staff of the consulate and immediately took people to the hospital.
Qin Shaoyan received a call from Chen Peng on the way, and the other party asked in a nervous tone: "What happened? Why did people go to the hospital?"
Qin Shaoyan said innocently, "They were robbed and were injured when they resisted. This incident was purely accidental. I just received the notice."
Chen Peng took a deep breath and warned carefully. : "Stabilize the situation first. I'll arrive in San Francisco the day after tomorrow at the latest."
"Okay, Brother Chen."
When Qin Shaoyan rushed to the ward, He Zhang was lying there with dull eyes. On the hospital bed, I stared at the ceiling quietly without making a sound.
"Where it grows, where it grows!" Qin Shaoyan called softly a few times.
He Xin slowly turned his head, and his blank eyes gradually became focused. When he saw a familiar face, he couldn't help but burst into tears, "Why did you come here?"
"Where is Chang, you have suffered. !" Qin Shaoyan said sadly, "Don't worry, we will definitely lodge a protest with the police and ask them to solve the case within a time limit, catch the murderer, and give an explanation to the director!"
The director can't care about this! , the old man cried and begged, "This matter must be kept secret."
"Don't worry, I won't tell the country a word." Qin Shaoyan vowed.
"Okay, okay." He was relieved.
"There was a reporter who came for an interview just now, but I sent him away." Qin Shaoyan promised, "I will never leak the news."
"Thank you, Xiao Qin!"
(End of this chapter)