Chapter 226 Quota
With Chen Peng's words, Qin Shaoyan felt much better. It seemed that his previous plan of "going overseas for single-player games" was very successful, and he still had some good feelings among the leaders of the publishing department.
Others have to rely on connections to apply for a version number, so they can just swipe their faces. Compared with their peers, they are far ahead.
Qin Shaoyan has already begun to think about whether he should take advantage of this opportunity to apply for a few more version numbers and stockpile them.
This trick has been used by many game companies. It is used to facilitate the skinning of game projects or for emergency use.
For example, a project that was originally scheduled to be launched was launched, but the purchase price has been paid, and a substitute had to be temporarily found to replace it. However, it was too late to reapply for a version number of this substitute, so I just used it casually.
Of course Chen Peng didn't know what was going on in Qin Shaoyan's mind. He and Qin Shaoyan had an unusual relationship, especially the last time they went to the United States for negotiations. The two were already very close friends.
When facing Qin Shaoyan and being at his own home, Chen Peng became much more relaxed and chatted casually.
“Stop talking, do you think domestic game companies are getting better now?”
“Absolutely. Hundreds of online games appear every year. If things don’t get better in China, Isn't this group of people working hard in vain?" Qin Shaoyan said casually.
"High quantity does not mean strong quality." Chen Peng sighed, "We have to be like NetEase's Fantasy Westward Journey."
"Fantasy Westward Journey is a special case, and the game industry may not be able to produce something similar in ten years." "Yes." Qin Shaoyan chuckled, feeling that Chen Peng was too impressed.
“It doesn’t have to be the size of Fantasy Westward Journey, it’s just one or two orders of magnitude smaller.” Chen Peng said with emotion, “Looking at the popularity of domestic online games, we should soon no longer need to rely on Let’s import games from abroad.”
“It won’t happen quickly.” Qin Shaoyan shook his head, “It will take three to five years, and it also depends on whether our domestic game companies can live up to their expectations.”
"It sounds like you are not very optimistic." Chen Peng said with a smile, "We have launched a national online game project in China, focusing on supporting 100 online games. There must be a few good ones here."< br>
Qin Shaoyan smiled but said nothing.
Chen Peng keenly noticed that Qin Shaoyan did not seem to agree with his opinion, so he asked curiously: "It seems that you don't have much confidence in this."
Qin Shaoyan pondered for two seconds. "It should be said that it is very meaningful for the country to engage in this, but it is unrealistic to become a fat man in one bite."
"We are developing, and others are also making progress. It is still relatively difficult to completely overwhelm the influence of foreign online games. Difficult."
Chen Peng frowned, "Is there really no chance?"
"At least three years will be enough." Qin Shaoyan shook his head, "There is still a lack of phenomenal high-quality online games in China that can compete with the quality of foreign first-class online games."
"Of course, if we talk about the ability to attract money and make money, If so, there is still a chance in a short time."
Chen Peng was a little surprised and asked: "I don't understand what you are saying. Aren't high-quality goods and making money the same thing?"
"Of course it's not the same thing." Qin Shaoyan smiled, "Online games should not only look at comprehensive evaluations such as gameplay design, engine application, and picture quality. In the final analysis, online games are about making money."
"Just take movies For example, there is no shortage of classic films in Hollywood that are heavily invested, well-produced, and of top quality, but they are not very popular. Some low-budget B-level films are poorly made, but they make huge profits at the box office.”
"The same goes for online games. The quality may be poor, but the money-making aspect is several levels higher."
Chen Peng frowned, "If that's the case, then who would make high-quality products at a small cost?" Just copy it if you want to make money."
"This phenomenon will definitely happen," Qin Shaoyan said with a smile, "The cost of high-quality production is too high and the risk is too high. Small and medium-sized companies will definitely choose the low-cost and high-profit option. Let’s take a gamble.”
“And small and medium-sized game companies are often the majority in the industry, and large companies are the minority.”
Qin Shaoyan said this, Chen Peng immediately said. Understood, but he was still a little confused, "Can bad games also make a lot of money?"
"Yes, and it's very profitable." Qin Shaoyan replied decisively.
Chen Peng was thoughtful, sitting on the chair and becoming silent.
Qin Shaoyan asked curiously: "Brother Chen, why did you remember to ask this?"
Chen Peng sighed, "The ministry held a seminar a while ago about the domestic online game market. Regarding future development, I originally planned to invite you, but you are not in the country.”
“Everyone had different opinions at the seminar, but it was a consensus that domestic R&D capabilities were overall weak, so we talked about how to strengthen the domestic industry. R&D capabilities, catching up with foreign game manufacturers.”
"I think you are an expert in this field, so I wanted to ask you for your opinion."
"My opinion?" Qin Shaoyan laughed, "My opinion is actually to have confidence in domestic game manufacturers , Our domestic game industry is quite special. If foreign online game design cannot adapt to the localized market, it will not be competitive.”
“Domestic game industry practitioners are actually very capable. When they grow up. , foreign games will be sucked out."
"But this may not be a good thing for the domestic game industry."
Chen Peng was a little curious, "Tell me your point of view. ”
"Forget it, forget it." Qin Shaoyan waved his hand, "It's a big holiday, it's boring to talk about this."
"Let's just talk." Chen Peng said with a smile.
Zhuang Lijuan, who was busy in the kitchen, poked her head out and said, "Old Chen, come here and help."
Chen Peng agreed, immediately got up and entered the kitchen, and then there was a sound of chopping vegetables. Knocking sound.
Then there was the sound of the spatula hitting, the hot oil sizzling, and the aroma overflowing.
Qin Shaoyan walked over curiously and took a look at the kitchen.
Two people were squeezed into the narrow space, one cooking and the other chopping vegetables, both of them were a little constrained.
“It smells so good.” Qin Shaoyan said with a smile, “Sister-in-law, do you want to help?”
“No, no, no.” Zhuang Lijuan said casually, “My place is small and I can’t squeeze in so many people. "
"How big is your house?" Qin Shaoyan asked casually.
"More than sixty square meters." Chen Peng said casually while cutting vegetables.
“It’s a bit small.”
“Small is better than nothing.” Chen Peng casually put the cut vegetables on the plate, “The housing prices in Beijing in the past two years have been The price is rising so fast that I don’t have enough money to buy a bigger house.”
“Isn’t it possible to get a loan?” Qin Shaoyan asked.
"House prices now cost six to seven thousand, and in some places they cost tens of thousands. Lao Chen and I can't even afford one square meter with our combined monthly salary." Zhuang Lijuan also interjected, "The children are still young now. Don’t be in a hurry to change your house.”
"Don't wait any longer." Qin Shaoyan said seriously, "If you can trust me, buy a house quickly, even if you borrow money."
Chen Peng was stunned for a moment, seeing that Qin Shaoyan didn't look like he was joking. , "Really?"
"Of course it is true. If you want to get a loan, I have connections in the bank." Qin Shaoyan said confidently, "Mortgage this house, and then pay the down payment for the loan. Two or three sets.”
“It’s enough to buy one big set. How much will it cost to pay off the loan every month if you buy two or three sets?” Zhuang Lijuan thought Qin Shaoyan was joking and joked. "Xiao Qin, you really don't use money as money."
Chen Peng thought for a while, "Okay, I'll add it up."
Zhuang Lijuan glanced at Chen Peng in surprise, "You really want to buy it."
"Of course, Mr. Qin is right about this." Chen Peng said with a smile, "He is worth billions. Boss, you won’t lie to me about something like this.”
Zhuang Lijuan was stunned for a moment, turned to look at Qin Shaoyan, and looked at him in disbelief.
"Big Boss?! How many billions?" Zhuang Lijuan asked doubtfully, "Are you kidding me during the big holiday?"
Qin Shaoyan chuckled, "What are several billions? Then It’s all false.”
At this time, the door outside was suddenly knocked.
Qin Shaoyan turned around and walked over, took a look through the peephole, and found two young people outside, holding things in their hands that looked like they were giving gifts.
After opening the door, Qin Shaoyan looked at the two of them seriously, "Who are you looking for?"
A young man wearing glasses asked cautiously: "This is Chen Peng Chen Chu The elder?"
Qin Shaoyan nodded and blocked the door, "Yes, what do you do?"
"We are from Jiucheng. We have something to do with Director Chen." The young man wearing glasses was a little cautious and glanced inside the door. Another young man wearing a scarf glanced at Qin Shaoyan, a little confused, and asked tentatively: "Mr. Qin?!"
Qin Shaoyan was a little surprised, "Well, you know him? "Me?"
"Hey, it's really Mr. Qin." The young man wearing a scarf quickly stretched out his hand, "I am Liu Jianfeng from Jiucheng. I have seen Mr. Qin's picture in the magazine." >
The young man wearing glasses also quickly extended his hand, "I am Huang Xiaodong, the product director of Ninetowns."
"I have admired Mr. Qin's name for a long time, but I didn't expect to meet him here."
"Oh, it's a pleasure to meet you." Qin Shaoyan was a little surprised. The people from Jiucheng were not at home for the New Year's Day, so what were they doing here?
Huang Xiaodong hesitated for a moment and asked cautiously: "Um, Director Chen lives here, right?"
"That's it."
Not even waiting for Mr. Qin After saying something, Chen Peng walked out of the kitchen and frowned when he saw the two of them.
"How did you find my home?"
"Isn't it New Year's Day today?" A smile appeared on Huang Xiaodong's face, "Let's visit Director Chen."
"What's up? I'm going to talk to the work unit. I'm off today and it's not convenient for you to entertain you." Chen Peng waved his hands and said, "Please forgive me." As he said this, Chen Peng pulled Qin Shaoyan back and said a few words to Jiucheng. The two of them sent them away and closed the door.
Qin Shaoyan was a little confused, "Why did you find yourself at home?"
Chen Peng also found it funny, "Who knows what they want to do, most likely it is for project approval."
"World of Warcraft?!" Qin Shaoyan asked in surprise.
"Hey, how did you know?" Chen Peng looked at Qin Shaoyan in surprise.
Qin Shaoyan said with a smile, "I have friends in Blizzard. I am still the host of the World of Warcraft awards. Nothing about them is a secret to me."
Chen Peng sighed: "Mr. Qin has a wide network of contacts."
Soon the food was ready, and the three of them sat around the table and started using their chopsticks.
Chen Peng took out a bottle of wine and asked, "Do you want something to drink?"
"No." Qin Shaoyan quickly shook his head, picked up the drink and filled his cup, "I will You came by car, and besides, I drink from a bottle."
Chen Peng stopped trying to persuade him and poured himself a glass, "Then you can have tea instead of a bar."
"I'll toast you."
Qin Shaoyan was stunned while holding the drink cup. He frowned and looked at Chen Peng, "Brother Chen, are you okay?"
"Yes." Chen Peng held up the wine glass and said seriously, "Although we have not known each other for a long time, our relationship is just like good friends. There is nothing to say."
After saying that, Chen Peng drank the wine in one gulp and poured a second glass of wine. .
"I understand the incident in the United States, thanks to you."
Then Chen Peng drank up the second glass of wine and poured a third glass.
Qin Shaoyan frowned and pressed Chen Peng's hand, "Brother Chen, you have something to say. What are you doing with these toasts?"
Although Qin Shaoyan drank drinks, he couldn't stand it. The cup is so big that I can’t even hold three large glasses of soda.
"Mr. Qin." Chen Peng sighed, "I am ashamed today to ask you for something."
"Although it is difficult to say, I know that this matter is just I can find you."
"Huh?" Qin Shaoyan was a little surprised, "What's going on?"
Chen Peng's face was solemn and he hesitated for a moment, "I know you are the CEO of Campus Network. Didn't you organize an international college summer camp?"
"Can you help me find a spot."
Qin Shaoyan is a little confused. You are hesitating and doing things seriously. You have been making trouble for a long time just because of this?
"What do I care about?" Qin Shaoyan laughed, "Just this little thing?"
"Little thing?!" Chen Peng was stunned for a moment.
"It's just a small matter." Qin Shaoyan waved his hand, "Brother Chen, please tell me who this quota will be allocated to. Do you want to give it to your eldest nephew?"
The muscles on Chen Peng's face twitched, and he couldn't laugh or cry. Said: "My son is still in elementary school, and he is still far away from college."
"Who is it for?" Qin Shaoyan asked doubtfully.
"It's for my alma mater." Chen Peng sighed, "My university is a key university in Hebei Province. It is said to be a key university, but it is not ranked at all in the country. It is not at all the same as 985 and 211. It can’t be compared.”
“I know that the places in the international college summer camp are precious and must be reserved for well-known universities, and my alma mater is not qualified to compete, but I am not willing to accept it.”
"When I was in college, the school took great care of me. I was thinking about how I could repay the school. Originally, my ability was limited and I couldn't do much."
"Now that I have such an opportunity, I want to give it to me Fight for your university alma mater."
Qin Shaoyan was silent, then he picked up the drink, clinked it with Chen Peng's glass, and drank it in one gulp.
“I will arrange this.”
……
Qin Shaoyan kept frowning after coming out of Chen Peng's house. He sat in Wuling Hongguang's van and turned on the air conditioner to blow some hot air to calm his thoughts.
After thinking for a while, Qin Shaoyan was just about to drive out when he saw Huang Xiaodong and Liu Jianfeng from Jiucheng standing at the gate and wandering around.
Qin Shaoyan rolled down the window and shouted, "Come here."
Seeing that it was Qin Shaoyan, the two men hesitated and ran over, "Mr. Qin, what can I do for you?"< br>
"What are you two doing here?" Qin Shaoyan asked.
"We... are waiting for the bus." Liu Jianfeng said awkwardly.
"It's not easy to take a taxi today on New Year's Day, so I'll give you a ride." Qin Shaoyan waved his hand, "Get in the car, don't be stunned."
The two were overjoyed and quickly pulled away. The car door went in.
"You two are really capable. You just come to the door with your things during the festival. It's strange that they let you in." Qin Shaoyan glanced at the two of them and teased, "Who gave it to me? What's your idea?"
The two looked at each other awkwardly, not daring to speak.
Qin Shaoyan asked curiously: "Don't you have a public relations department? Why did you two come here?"
Huang Xiaodong coughed, "I am the project leader, and I just want to find an opportunity to visit Director Chen. "
"Mr. Qin...you have a good relationship with Director Chen."
"It's okay," Qin Shaoyan said casually, "We met at the first ChinaJoy. Because of the business relationship, I became familiar with him every time."
Liu Jianfeng complimented: "Mr. Qin still has a lot of face."
"It's not that I'm too proud." Qin Shaoyan said with a smile, "It's that your method is wrong."
Qin Shaoyan kicked the accelerator and sent the two of them to the subway station, "Do you two have business cards?"< br>
"Yes." Huang Xiaodong quickly took out his business card from his pocket and handed it to Qin Shaoyan.
Qin Shaoyan put away their business cards, "I will contact you again in two days. Director Chen, please don't bother me."
"Huh?!" Huang Xiaodong was a little surprised. , a little confused in my heart.
What does Qin Shaoyan mean by this?
(End of this chapter)