Development Festival Exchange Event

Shen Miaomiao's liver ached a little at the sight of this "money god."

She sat back down.

For a moment, the enormous conference room held only the two of them.

Their eyes met.

This was the first time Shen Miaomiao had truly taken a good look at Gu Sheng.

During the previous interview, they had signed the contract rather hastily.

And throughout the development of several games afterward, Shen Miaomiao had mostly coordinated with Chu Qingzhou.

Looking up at Gu Sheng, who leaned against the edge of the table—

His features were bright and sunny. Though he wore a somewhat childish Mickey Hoodie, it could not conceal the depth and composure in his eyes.

The two looked at each other for a moment.

Pfft—

Shen Miaomiao finally could not hold it in:

"What a straight-guy thing to say, Director Gu..."

Even so, Shen Miaomiao still picked up her steaming cup and took a light sip of hot water.

Gu Sheng smiled too, drawing his other hand out from behind his back.

"What if I add this?"

A lollipop!

Seeing Gu Sheng pull out a lollipop from behind his back as if performing a magic trick, Shen Miaomiao's dim eyes immediately lit up!

She instinctively reached for it!

But halfway through, her hand stopped. She glanced awkwardly at the lollipop, then straightened up with feigned composure.

"Th-That's a little childish!"

"But it's just right for a college student."

The next second, Gu Sheng unwrapped the lollipop and directly put it into Shen Miaomiao's mouth.

"Mmm..."

Shen Miaomiao savored the sweet taste of the candy, and the gloom in her heart seemed to disperse a little.

"I think you're being a little disrespectful to the CEO."

"It's fine."

Gu Sheng waved it off without a care.

"When it's time to pay the bill at the restaurant, you'll understand just how much we respect you."

As he spoke, Gu Sheng folded up the wrapper and flicked it smoothly into the trash can.

Shen Miaomiao:...

Why do I sound more and more like the sucker here?

Amid laughter and chatter, the group arrived at the place where they were eating.

With the boss footing the bill, naturally no one held back.

Exquisite dishes were served one after another. At everyone's urging, Gu Sheng, as the chief person in charge of this game, had to say a few words as well.

Gu Sheng chuckled and raised his wineglass. "Then I wish Golden Wind greater and greater success, with sales soaring all the way..."

"Great!"

Before he could finish, Shen Miaomiao raised her glass and hurriedly cut him off.

Big brother, I'm begging you, stop talking about making money. It's bad luck.

The group was in the middle of a lively celebration!

Then Shen Miaomiao's phone rang.

"Hello? Who is this?"

Shen Miaomiao answered the call.

From the other end came a somewhat cautious male voice.

"CEO Shen, it's me, Yan Sheng."

Shen Miaomiao's face darkened.

Why is today so cursed?

I need to find a chance to burn some incense.

Vampire Survivors had made such outrageous profits not only because Gu Sheng, that sly bastard, had updated the game at the last minute, but also because Yan Sheng, his equally sly teammate, had provided indispensable promotional support.

She was already upset, and now he had to come make things worse!

Shen Miaomiao sighed inwardly, feeling that she was offending the Grand Duke of Jupiter today and that the year was not going her way.

But she had no reason to vent at Yan Sheng, so she could only roll her eyes inwardly. "Oh, CEO Yan. What is it that you're calling about so late?"

Yan Sheng gave an embarrassed laugh from the other end. "Oh, did I disturb you, CEO Shen? I'm terribly sorry. Shall I call you tomorrow morning instead?"

"It's fine."

Shen Miaomiao thought, Forget it. Whatever strange stunt you have up your sleeve, just tell me today. Don't ruin my mood tomorrow.

"I brought our company executives out for dinner. I'm not busy right now."

"Is that so? Hahahaha, a celebration dinner, right?"

Yan Sheng laughed heartily.

"Look at me, I haven't even had the chance to congratulate you yet!"

"Breaking ten thousand sales in the first hour is certainly worth celebrating! Worth celebrating! Congratulations, CEO Shen!"

CEO Shen:...

Can you just get to the point?

Why are you rubbing salt into my wounds?

Shen Miaomiao nearly spat out blood. She was furious, but she still had to maintain a smile. "...Thank you, CEO Yan. Let's get to the point."

Stop, stop. If you keep talking, I'm going to have to go up to the rooftop for some air.

"Yes, yes, the point. CEO Shen, victorious without arrogance—a young hero."

Hearing Shen Miaomiao's flat tone, Yan Sheng could not help giving her a silent thumbs-up.

Then he immediately laid on the praise.

Look at that!

With her family background, her mental fortitude was truly mature!

If it were an ordinary person, seeing their game achieve such sales, they would probably have been so excited they could fly!

But look at young CEO Shen!

Not a trace of excitement or agitation!

She really knew how to keep her composure!

She was a great talent!

After clearing his throat, Yan Sheng said:

"It's like this, CEO Shen. Your company shone brilliantly in this event."

"And your company's talented design director, Mr. Gu Sheng, has naturally drawn special attention within the industry as well."

"After all, the purpose of our event was to bring designers from behind the scenes to the forefront."

"So, this Wednesday, we would like to invite you and Director Gu to attend the Development Festival Exchange Event we are hosting."

"At that time, many developers participating in this event, along with media friends related to the gaming industry, will be present."

"I have already asked my assistant to send the detailed materials to your work email."

"We sincerely hope you will honor us with your presence."

Hmm...

Actually, Shen Miaomiao had no interest in this sort of pointless event.

Wouldn't it be better to spend that time lying around at home, or slacking off in the office and watching shows?

But then she reconsidered!

A Development Festival Exchange Event meant plenty of "industry peers" would be attending, right?

After all!

Most of the developers participating in this event were obscure little studios.

They had almost no experience with success, but they surely had piles upon piles of experience with failure.

Wouldn't she be able to learn from those fools who lost money?

Learn from their advanced money-losing experience!

It was fortunate that those industry peers did not know what Shen Miaomiao was thinking at that moment, or they would definitely have cursed her for being wicked.

At that thought!

Shen Miaomiao nodded. "Alright, I'll make preparations on my end. See you in Zhongjing on Wednesday."

Yan Sheng was overjoyed upon hearing that.

"Good, good, good! Then I'll await the arrival of CEO Shen and Director Gu!"

After hanging up, Shen Miaomiao explained the situation to everyone present.

Naturally, the whole group was delighted.

After all, it was an invitation from one of the country's leading gaming platforms.

For their small company, which had only been established recently, it would certainly provide considerable help.

Most importantly, being able to exchange ideas with the game companies attending would also be greatly beneficial for grasping market trends and determining their next development plans.

Gu Sheng had even fewer objections.

After all, in this world, China still did not have a game designer capable of standing on the world stage.

He did not mind being the first.

Moreover, this trip to the exchange event would allow him to gain a deeper understanding of this world's electronic technology and its impact on the gaming industry.

For example, immersive pod technology.

Gu Sheng had coveted that technology for a long time.

Slowly peeling a sweet Arctic shrimp, Gu Sheng pondered to himself:

I need to find an opportunity to move some games from my past life onto an immersive pod and test the waters.

Like Battlefield, like Apex, like Euro Truck Simulator.

Or even...

Horror games?