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"This type of game..."

Lu Bian grinned wryly.

If Little Nezha had suggested a somewhat plausible game genre, even a real-time strategy game, which was rare on the market these days, he would have accepted it!

But then, you just blurt out "bullet hell shooter"?!

What the hell kind of genre is that?!

Have you even played one?!

"It's like this, CEO Shen,"

Lu Bian tried to suppress his emotions and said, "This game genre is very niche, even within the game design industry."

"As far as I know, no one has been willing to try making this kind of... odd game in recent years."

Lu Bian wanted to say 'stupid game', but he held back.

However!

Little Nezha seemed determined, waving its little hand:

"I actually think the more niche a game genre is, the more likely it is to become a major hit in the competition!"

As it spoke, Little Nezha looked at Gu Sheng, "What do you think, Director Gu?"

After hearing Little Nezha's words, Gu Sheng pondered for a moment.

Actually, what Little Nezha said made a lot of sense.

Just because a game genre was niche didn't mean the game wouldn't be fun.

Games like Touhou and the Touhou series from his past life were considered classics by players, with immense critical acclaim and influence.

Moreover, generally speaking, the development requirements for bullet hell shooter games weren't very high, and they were completely within the scope of what his system could unlock.

"I think CEO Shen is right!"

Gu Sheng nodded, "Challenging the impossible is the source of our company's vitality."

Good!

Shen Miaomiao secretly gave him a thumbs-up!

What a big dummy!

"So, we've decided then?"

Shen Miaomiao was very pleased with Gu Sheng's understanding and continued, "Next up is the game's style."

"I personally suggest that this time, we can change the style a bit and make it a little more serious."

Or rather, more stable in its mental state.

Shen Miaomiao was truly fed up with those ridiculous designs.

A smug, mocking cat, pipes that shot people, clipping diapers, and a baby flying around while having diarrhea.

It seemed that Gu Sheng had always excelled at designing these kinds of ridiculous games.

A state of a mentally ill person's broad thinking.

The key was that players actually bought into it!

They even directly said, 'We only watch Golden Wind for the antics!'

So, this time, Shen Miaomiao decided to break this pattern.

Gu Sheng is good at making ridiculous games, so this time we'll change the style!

We can't let you make ridiculous games anymore!

Be more serious!

Gu Sheng had no objections to this.

It just so happened that he also felt the game's style needed a change recently. Since Little Nezha had brought it up proactively, it was all the better.

"Okay," Gu Sheng nodded, his expression unchanged.

Tch!

Shen Miaomiao secretly glanced at Gu Sheng, Just pretend. You must be panicking inside, right? It's okay, my dear, I won't blame you no matter how terribly you make it!

Seeing Gu Sheng's "submissive" demeanor!

Shen Miaomiao became even more energized!

During the subsequent meeting, one absurd suggestion after another emerged—

"For the perspective, I think we can try a retro approach and make it a top-down perspective!"

"As for the art style, anything too exquisite or flashy is a no-go. Let's make it pixel art!"

"For the game's objective, let's not be too restrictive. Just surviving within a time limit should be enough!"

"Oh, right, it can't be too easy either. Best to give players only one life. If they die, they have to start over. That'll make it challenging!"

"..."

Four or five points in a row!

By the end, except for Gu Sheng, the other three people's faces had turned green!

That's right!

Even Chu Qingzhou, who usually doted on Shen Miaomiao, felt the young lady had gone too far this time!

This was simply outrageous!

Her "plan" had incorporated almost every unpopular and off-putting setting currently on the market!

She had even included "enemy stacking," an extremely disliked mechanic, in the proposal just to annoy players!

But!

Chu Qingzhou couldn't understand why Director Gu, the Game Director, remained so calm throughout the entire process!

He even diligently jotted down Shen Miaomiao's absurd demands one by one in the meeting notebook!

"Ahem!"

Chu Qingzhou couldn't watch any longer and cleared her throat to interrupt Shen Miaomiao, who was still speaking passionately:

"CEO Shen, I think that's enough."

Please, take a break.

If you really can't help it, why not just sell the company?

Why are you treating your own work so poorly?

"Ah, but I..."

Interrupted by Chu Qingzhou, Shen Miaomiao seemed to still have more to say.

She wanted to continue, but she noticed the grim expressions of everyone around her, looking quite displeased.

She couldn't help but shrink back.

Oh no, I think I might have gone a bit too far...

And at this very moment!

Gu Sheng actually stepped in to save the situation!

"It's alright, Secretary Chu. I actually find CEO Shen's understanding of games quite unique."

As he spoke, Gu Sheng twirled his pen and looked up at Shen Miaomiao:

"CEO Shen, besides these points, do you have any other ideas or settings?"

???

Hearing this, Lu Bian, standing nearby, felt like tearing his hair out!

Holy crap, is Big Brother insane?!

Are you here to challenge the impossible or something?

Little Nezha's nonsensical ramblings were already ridiculous enough!

It was purely absurd squared – utterly ridiculous!

If they made a game according to her ideas, it would be a miracle if even one copy sold!

And yet, you're still eager to hear more?!

No... are you... are you a masochist?

Who would play a game like this when it's made?

Players probably wouldn't even glance at it!

Lu Bian's face was turning purple, and he looked at Gu Sheng with disbelief.

Across from him, Shen Miaomiao also seemed surprised.

She hadn't expected that despite her many unreasonable demands, Gu Sheng wouldn't be angry or impatient. Instead, he had been diligently taking notes, seemingly listening intently!

His calm demeanor even made Shen Miaomiao feel a little guilty!

"C-can I say more...?"

Shen Miaomiao cast a questioning glance at Gu Sheng, her tone cautious.

Gu Sheng chuckled:

"Of course. We agreed that you would determine the game's tone, so I must listen to your opinions from all angles."

Gu Sheng said it as a matter of course, but Shen Miaomiao couldn't help but feel uneasy inwardly.

Why was he so calm, looking so confident?

After thinking for a moment, Shen Miaomiao understood.

Oh, got it. He must have given up.

That made sense.

With so many unreasonable demands, any designer would have thrown in the towel and quit.

Gu Sheng was no exception.

Perhaps, on his notebook where he seemed to be diligently taking notes, he was actually drawing a cute little turtle.

Thinking this, Shen Miaomiao felt no more psychological burden.

"Then I'll just share one last idea,"

Although Gu Sheng showed no reaction, the two next to him looked like they were about to bite, so Shen Miaomiao didn't dare to push her luck too far:

"For our game's equipment acquisition, could we make it not fixed?"