Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Sanguosha, a Three Kingdoms-themed strategy card game, becomes the top domestic board game, but is later overshadowed by Werewolf.
• Chen Hao recalls the game's origin and his experiences in Magic City, where he met students who created Sanguosha.
• Chen Hao also thinks of "Da Zhangmen," a Wuxia card mobile game, and plans to use it for pre-heating before the release of "Wuxia World OL."
• On November 18, 2003, e-sports is officially recognized as the 99th sport in China.

Character Developments

• Chen Hao reflects on his past experiences and remembers the origin of Sanguosha. He also plans for the future of his company.

Significant Themes

• The evolution of gaming and e-sports: From tabletop games to online games, and the recognition of e-sports as an official sport.
• The struggle of e-sports enthusiasts against societal misunderstanding and criticism.
• Chen Hao's introspection and planning for the future.

Character Interactions

• Chen Hao interacts with investors and hostesses at a club in Magic City.
• Chen Hao reflects on his past experiences with his colleagues after returning to Beijing.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Tencent launches Tencent Net, aiming to be a major entertainment-focused portal.
• IDG Capital invests in Century Taoyoubao and Century Media, with Century Security remaining untouched.
• Chen Hao learns about ChinaJoy, an upcoming exhibition for digital entertainment, and decides to use it to showcase Century Interactive Entertainment.
• Chen Hao establishes the ChinaJoy Emergency Preparatory Team to develop two new games, Sanguosha and Wuxia Online, in just 49 days.

Character Developments

• Chen Hao demonstrates his strategic thinking and decisiveness in seizing opportunities (ChinaJoy) and rallying his team for urgent projects.
• Xiong Xiaoge, IDG Capital's representative, shows his astuteness in evaluating Century Horizon's subsidiaries and making investment decisions.

Significant Themes

• Opportunity and urgency: Chen Hao recognizes the importance of ChinaJoy and acts swiftly to capitalize on it.
• Investment and growth: IDG Capital's investment in Century Taoyoubao and Century Media illustrates the potential and value of these subsidiaries.
• Teamwork and leadership: Chen Hao assembles a team to tackle the ChinaJoy project, showcasing his ability to lead and inspire his employees.

Character Interactions

• Chen Hao interacts with his team, assigning tasks and boosting morale for the ChinaJoy project.
• Xiong Xiaoge interacts with Century Horizon, negotiating and finalizing investment plans for Century Taoyoubao and Century Media.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chen Hao begins teaching Sanguosha (Three Kingdoms Kill) and Wuxia OL to the respective teams.
• The teams start building the game frameworks and designing cards, generals, and skills.
• Chen Hao sets deadlines for trial versions and official development completion.
• Chen Hao teaches Wuxia OL in the afternoon, outlining the game's mechanics, characters, and story.
• Chen Hao reviews the latest online game rankings and Century Interactive's financial report.

Character Developments

• Chen Hao demonstrates his teaching skills and dedication to his work.
• The team members show enthusiasm and initiative in learning and creating the games.

Significant Themes

• Learning and growth through practice and discussion.
• The impact of free-to-play models on the gaming industry.
• The importance of continuous innovation and adaptation in the face of changing market trends.

Character Interactions

• Chen Hao interacts with the team members, teaching them and answering their questions.
• The team members collaborate and discuss game elements, demonstrating camaraderie and shared passion.
• Chen Hao consults with Xu Changlong and Chu Xuan regarding game mechanics and opening animations.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chen Hao, the CEO of Century Interactive Entertainment, reviews the company's financial report, showing a healthy revenue of over 2 billion yuan, with around 500 million yuan in reserve.
• He tasks Li Fang with securing a hall for ChinaJoy and finding a venue for the annual meeting.
• Chen Hao decides to halt updates for all games until December 18, focusing on Fantasy Westward Journey's Open Beta.
• Baidu launches Baidu Tieba, catching Chen Hao's attention.
• Chen Hao travels to Hong Kong and secures full copyright authorization for Jin Yong and Gu Long's works for twenty years.
• Century Interactive Entertainment officially announces the strategic cooperation agreements with Jin Yong and the Gu Long Committee.

Character Developments

• Chen Hao demonstrates strategic thinking and decisiveness in managing the company's games and securing important copyrights.
• Xu Changlong shows concern for the company's work environment and seeks Chen Hao's help in resolving a noise issue.

Significant Themes

• The importance of strategic planning and timing in the gaming industry.
• The value of intellectual property and copyrights in business growth.
• The impact of technology and innovation on society (Baidu Tieba's launch).

Character Interactions

• Chen Hao interacts with Li Fang, his assistant, regarding event planning.
• Chen Hao and Xu Changlong discuss and address the noise issue in Group 1.
• Chen Hao's interaction with Jin Yong and the Gu Long Committee is implied but not detailed in this chapter.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chu Xuan and his team are playing Sanguosha at work, disturbing colleagues.
• Chen Hao, the boss, catches them and decides to create designated game rooms.
• Sanguosha becomes a company-wide phenomenon, with employees playing and discussing the game.
• Chu Xuan presents Chen Hao with a complete Sanguosha card game manual and a release plan.
• Xu Changlong reports on the progress of Wuxia OL, mirroring Sanguosha's timeline and version pacing.
• Chen Hao plans to launch a full-scale attack on Fantasy Westward Journey.

Character Developments

• Chu Xuan: Shows passion for games and takes initiative in developing Sanguosha. He learns from his mistake and presents a well-prepared game plan to Chen Hao.
• Chen Hao: Demonstrates understanding and support for employees' passion for games while maintaining work efficiency. He also shows strategic planning in his approach to Fantasy Westward Journey.

Significant Themes

• Passion for Games: The employees' enthusiasm for Sanguosha reflects the theme of passion for games, which Chen Hao encourages as it helps in game development.
• Work-Life Balance: While games are encouraged, work efficiency is also emphasized, highlighting the balance between the two.
• Strategic Planning: Chen Hao's approach to Sanguosha and his plans for Fantasy Westward Journey show his strategic thinking and long-term vision.

Character Interactions

• Chen Hao and Chu Xuan: Their interaction shows Chen Hao's supportive leadership and Chu Xuan's dedication and growth as a game developer.
• Employees and Sanguosha: The employees' interaction with the game reflects their passion and commitment, leading to suggestions and improvements for the game.
• Chen Hao and Xu Changlong: Their interaction shows the similarity in progress between Sanguosha and Wuxia OL, reflecting the company's focus on these projects.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Century Interactive Entertainment's five major online games (Miracle, Ragnarok, Crazy Arcade, Legend of Mir 3, Three Kingdoms Online) simultaneously release major updates on December 17th, coinciding with Fantasy Westward Journey's Open Beta launch.
• Fantasy Westward Journey's Open Beta begins on December 18th, introducing new features like shop creation, guild management, and the marriage system.
• NetEase collaborates with major portals to release a press statement for Fantasy Westward Journey's Open Beta.
• On December 19th, NetEase releases data showing Fantasy Westward Journey's peak concurrent online player count at 54,000 and an average of 36,000, which is lower than expected.

Character Developments

• Chen Hao, CEO of Century Interactive Entertainment, aims to overshadow Fantasy Westward Journey's launch by releasing major updates for his company's games.
• Ding Lei, CEO of NetEase, is initially confident about Fantasy Westward Journey's success but becomes doubtful after seeing the low player count.

Significant Themes

• Competition and rivalry among online gaming companies.
• Player expectations and preferences in online gaming.
• The impact of marketing and hype on a game's initial success.

Character Interactions

• Chen Hao and Li Fang (Chen Hao's subordinate) interact as Chen Hao orders Li Fang to find and recruit the author of satirical comic strips criticizing Fantasy Westward Journey.
• Ding Lei's reaction to the low player count in Fantasy Westward Journey suggests a possible rift in his confidence and judgment.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chen Hao finalizes plans for the Three Kingdoms OL and Sanguosha card game.
• Chen Hao collaborates with Wu Hongbin from Junwang for Sanguosha's offline production and distribution.
• The first Sanguosha card samples are approved, and employee feedback is positive.
• Chen Hao, Chu Xuan, Li Fang, Wu Hongbin, and his team discuss Sanguosha's distribution plan, pricing, and profit-sharing ratio.
• Chen Hao proposes a policy allowing consumers to exchange Sanguosha cards for free using Three Kingdoms OL SSR cards.
• Chen Hao and Wu Hongbin make a bet on Sanguosha's sales performance, with half of their profits as stakes.

Character Developments

• Chen Hao shows strategic thinking and decisiveness in business negotiations.
• Wu Hongbin demonstrates efficiency and professionalism in card production and distribution.
• Lin Xuhui shows willingness to compromise and maintain business relations despite initial conflicts with Chen Hao.

Significant Themes

• Business acumen and strategic planning
• The importance of distribution channels and market reach
• The consequences of prioritizing profit over personal relationships (Lin Xuhui and Lin Lang)

Character Interactions

• Chen Hao and Wu Hongbin: Collaborative business relationship, with a friendly rivalry in their bet.
• Chen Hao and Lin Xuhui: Initially hostile due to business competition, but later reach a compromise and maintain a working relationship.
• Chen Hao and Lin Lang: Chen Hao shows concern for Lin Lang's well-being and offers support.
• Chen Hao and Lin Xiaoran: Chen Hao reassures Lin Xiaoran of his support and commitment to their relationship.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Century Interactive Entertainment hires beautiful, tall models for their upcoming ChinaJoy exhibition.
• Chen Hao and Lin Xiaoran select over a dozen models based on their appearances and skills, dividing them into two groups: those for cosplay and posing, and those for singing, dancing, and rapping.
• Chen Hao meets with game project heads to finalize CJ exhibit content, including live trials, mini-games, and lucky draws.

Character Developments

• Chen Hao demonstrates his eye for talent and aesthetic taste in selecting models alongside Lin Xiaoran.
• Employees show dedication and hard work, sacrificing personal time to meet project deadlines.

Significant Themes

• The importance of work-life balance, with employees working tirelessly for their projects.
• The role of appearances and skills in the selection process, reflecting the company's standards for their public image.

Character Interactions

• Chen Hao and Lin Xiaoran work together to select models, showcasing their similar aesthetic tastes.
• Employees collaborate and take on multiple roles to ensure project success, demonstrating teamwork and dedication.

Key Plot Points and Events

• January 1st: Official launch of Sanguosha website and game zone.
• January 5th: Announcements about Sanguosha - Standard Edition's nationwide release on January 10th at 35 yuan, and the development of Sanguosha OL for release at ChinaJoy.
• January 10th: Offline release of Sanguosha, accompanied by campus promotions.
• Campus promotions attract university students, with some buying the game on the spot or exchanging it for Three Kingdoms OL SSR cards.
• Jia Xinwen, a journalism student, buys Sanguosha and plans to play it with his dorm mates.
• Old Dong, the dormitory supervisor, hears students playing Sanguosha late at night and investigates.

Character Developments

• Jia Xinwen: Initially curious, he buys Sanguosha, reads the rules, and plans to play with his dorm mates.
• Old Dong: Heard students playing late at night, investigates, and is surprised by their enthusiasm for the game.

Significant Themes

• The transition from online gaming to tabletop gaming.
• Marketing strategies and consumer behavior.
• The appeal of strategy, deduction, and social interaction in games.

Character Interactions

• Jia Xinwen interacts with Sanguosha promotion staff, leading to his purchase of the game.
• Jia Xinwen plans to play Sanguosha with his dorm mates, Zha Jinhua and others.
• Old Dong interacts with the students playing Sanguosha late at night, demonstrating his protective role as a dormitory supervisor.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Old Dong, the dorm supervisor, discovers students playing Sanguosha in the dorm after lights-out.
• The students, led by Jia Xinwen and Third Brother, convince Old Dong to let them continue playing, promising to keep the noise down and fix the broken door.
• Sanguosha becomes a popular after-hours activity among college students, leading to increased sales, albeit not as high as expected by Wu Hongbin.
• Chen Hao is busy preparing for Century Horizon Group's annual meeting at the Great Hall of the People, which includes rehearsals for his performance and planning for the event.
• The annual meeting is attended by employees, their relatives, and friends, with the company covering accommodation, food, and some sightseeing expenses.

Character Developments

• Old Dong: Shows understanding and leniency towards the students, accepting bribes in the form of cigarettes.
• Jia Xinwen: Shows off after winning a game, but quickly regains composure when Old Dong arrives.
• Third Brother: Acts as a mediator between the students and Old Dong, showing maturity and resourcefulness.
• Wu Hongbin: Feels uncertain about Sanguosha's sales performance but manages to win against Chen Hao in production numbers.
• Chen Hao: Struggles with the responsibilities of his position, feeling disconnected from ordinary employees and busy with event preparations.

Significant Themes

• The power dynamics between authority figures and students/subordinates.
• The impact of popular culture (Sanguosha) on society.
• The responsibilities and challenges of leadership.

Character Interactions

• Old Dong and Third Brother: Old Dong is bribed by Third Brother, leading to a lenient agreement between them.
• Jia Xinwen and Old Dong: Jia Xinwen's initial boastfulness is tempered by Old Dong's arrival.
• Wu Hongbin and Chen Hao: Wu Hongbin feels uncertain about Sanguosha's sales but takes pride in winning against Chen Hao in production numbers.
• Chen Hao and the employees: Chen Hao feels disconnected from employees and struggles with his role in the annual meeting.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The annual meeting of Century Interactive Entertainment Group is held at the Great Hall of the People.
• Chen Hao, the boss, performs a Peking Opera medley, including "Fighting the Tiger on the Mountain" and a poem, to the audience's delight.
• The meeting agenda includes various performances, prize drawings, and a banquet.

Character Developments

• Chen Hao demonstrates his unexpected talent for Peking Opera and poetry recitation, winning the hearts of his employees.
• Employees show pride and loyalty towards Chen Hao and the company, with some even comparing it favorably to other work environments.

Significant Themes

• Loyalty and Pride: Employees express loyalty to Chen Hao and the company, feeling proud of their association with him.
• Unexpected Talent: Chen Hao surprises everyone with his hidden talents in Peking Opera and poetry recitation.
• Company Culture: The meeting highlights the company's unique culture, with employees feeling a strong sense of belonging.

Character Interactions

• Chen Hao interacts with the audience, engaging them with his performances and showing his charisma.
• Li Yong and Wang Xiaoya, the hosts, play their roles well, introducing the agenda and interacting with Chen Hao.
• Employees show unity and support for Chen Hao, cheering him on and showing appreciation for his performances.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chen Hao, the Chairman of Century Horizon Group, hosts the company's year-end party.
• He delivers a speech highlighting the company's achievements, future plans, and the construction of a new, state-of-the-art office complex.
• The new office includes employee welfare housing, with the top performers eligible for free apartments.

Character Developments

• Chen Hao demonstrates his charisma, leadership, and vision, inspiring his employees and their families.
• Employees feel a renewed sense of dedication and pride in their work.

Significant Themes

• Ambition and Perseverance: Chen Hao's speech emphasizes the company's ambition and the importance of persevering through challenges.
• Employee Welfare: The new office complex and employee benefits reflect the company's commitment to its employees' well-being.
• Transparency and Communication: Chen Hao's detailed speech about the company's future plans fosters a sense of transparency and trust.

Character Interactions

• Chen Hao interacts with the audience, engaging them with his speech and creating a sense of unity and shared purpose.
• Employees and their families interact, with some parents expressing interest in Chen Hao's marital status and advising their daughters to interact more with him.
• Chen Hao collaborates with Li Yong and Wang Xiaoya to organize and execute the annual meeting.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The annual meeting features a variety of performances catering to different ages, including a beautiful singing performance by Cai Qin and a puppet show for children.
• A lucky draw is held with prizes ranging from home appliances to a family travel fund, and a mysterious grand prize.
• Celebrity performances include Pu Shu, Sally Yeh, Cyndi Wang, Eason Chan, and Wu Bai, with the audience participating in sing-alongs.
• The grand prize is revealed to be "Double," meaning the winner receives 12 months' salary, won by an ordinary employee from Century Jian company.
• A state banquet-like dinner follows, with luxurious dishes and tableware, causing excitement and slight disappointment among attendees who didn't win the grand prize.

Character Developments

• Chen Hao, the rich and powerful chairman, invites celebrities to showcase the group's strength and watches the performances from backstage.
• Employees show excitement and disappointment as prizes are drawn, with some feeling envious or jealous of the grand prize winner.
• Older guests feel a sense of equivalence to national leaders due to the lavish dinner setting.

Significant Themes

• Wealth and luxury, as seen in the high-value prizes and the extravagant dinner.
• Excitement and disappointment, experienced by employees as they win or lose in the lucky draw.
• Equivalence and status, felt by older guests who compare their dining experience to that of national leaders.

Character Interactions

• Li Yong and Wang Xiaoya host the event, explaining the rules and drawing prizes.
• Celebrities interact with the audience and lucky winners on stage.
• Employees interact with each other, expressing their feelings about winning or losing prizes.
• Older guests discuss the dining experience and feel a sense of equivalence to national leaders.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Century Horizon's annual meeting concludes with a lavish banquet, costing nearly ten million yuan.
• Chen Hao inspects the preparations for the ChinaJoy (CJ) booth, emphasizing high standards for sound effects and benefits.
• The first China International Digital Interactive Entertainment Products and Technology Application Exhibition opens, with Century Horizon among the exhibitors.

Character Developments

• Chen Hao demonstrates his charisma and generosity at the annual meeting, winning over employees and netizens.
• Chen Hao shows his competitive spirit, aiming to make a strong impression at ChinaJoy.

Significant Themes

• Charisma and Leadership: Chen Hao's actions at the annual meeting and his approach to ChinaJoy showcase his leadership and ability to inspire others.
• Competition and Ambition: The intense competition among companies in the industry, and Chen Hao's ambition to make Century Horizon a standout.

Character Interactions

• Chen Hao interacts with senior executives, project leaders, and other industry representatives at the exhibition, demonstrating his networking skills and industry awareness.
• Chen Hao and Lin Xiaoran work together to prepare for the exhibition, showcasing their partnership and mutual support.

Summary of ChinaJoy Exhibition (Part 1)

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chen Hao attends the ChinaJoy exhibition, initially planning to shop but ends up attending speeches and networking events.
• The exhibition features 129 manufacturers from various countries, with 145 exhibits in total.
• Chen Hao interacts with industry leaders and manufacturers, exchanging business cards and discussing potential collaborations.
• The exhibition attracts a large crowd, with long queues forming outside the venue. Inside, game manufacturers showcase their products, attracting visitors with various sounds and giveaways.
• Chen Hao and his girlfriend, Lin Xiaoran, sign an autograph wall against piracy and cheats.
• They visit different booths, receiving gifts from manufacturers, and witness the popularity of Sina LeGu's upcoming game, Lineage II.

Character Developments

• Chen Hao realizes the importance of his status and the influence it has on his interactions with others, particularly industry leaders.
• He demonstrates his ability to navigate social situations and maintain professionalism, even when feeling overwhelmed.

Significant Themes

• The importance of status and reputation in business and social interactions.
• The competitive nature of the game industry and the strategies used to attract and retain customers.

Character Interactions

• Chen Hao interacts with various industry leaders, manufacturers, and fans, showcasing his networking skills and ability to maintain professional relationships.
• He and Lin Xiaoran enjoy the exhibition together, sharing a fun experience while also promoting their company and its values.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Century Interactive Entertainment's booth is the second largest, drawing crowds with energetic performances and activities.
• The booth is shaped like a five-clawed octopus, with long queues for activities like Sanguosha Online, Wuxia OL, and mini-games.
• Attendees can collect themed medals from different games to participate in a final activity for an "ultimate grand prize," a large "salty fish" plush pillow.
• Chen Hao visits The9's booth, which is exhibiting "Sword of Valor Online," and attends a FIFA e-sports competition at the official exhibition hall.

Character Developments

• Chen Hao demonstrates his professionalism in observing the showgirls and his resourcefulness in securing a "salty fish" plush pillow for Lin Xiaoran.
• Lin Xiaoran shows her desire for an ice pop and her excitement for the "salty fish" plush pillow.
• Li Wu displays his strategic thinking in suggesting the collectible mechanic for the grand prize.

Significant Themes

• Competition and Rivalry: The large size and popularity of Century Interactive Entertainment's booth contrast with The9's less crowded booth, highlighting the competition between the two companies.
• Consumerism and Collecting: The collectible medals and grand prize "salty fish" pillow emphasize the desire for unique and desirable items, reflecting the consumer culture of the event.

Character Interactions

• Chen Hao and Lin Xiaoran interact playfully, with Chen Hao teasing Lin Xiaoran about her desire for an ice pop and later securing a "salty fish" pillow for her.
• Chen Hao chats with Li Fang and Li Wu, learning about Li Wu's strategic idea for the grand prize.
• Chen Hao and Lin Xiaoran enjoy the exhibition together, visiting various booths and attending events.

Key Plot Points and Events

• A mysterious couple wins the "Salted Fish" grand prize at the ChinaJoy exhibition, sparking speculation and controversy.
• Netizens identify the couple as the parents of Century Interactive Entertainment's CEO, Chen Hao.
• The ChinaJoy exhibition concludes successfully, with Century Interactive Entertainment dominating and attracting nearly 100,000 visitors.
• Chen Hao's company, Century Interactive Entertainment, receives significant exposure and generates anticipation for upcoming games, Sanguosha OL and Wuxia OL.
• Chen Hao sends New Year gifts to influential figures, including Jin Yong, Xiong Xiaoge, and government leaders, to maintain relationships.
• Chen Hao invites and treats a high-ranking government official to dinner, successfully building a connection.
• Chen Hao distributes year-end bonuses and commends outstanding employees before the New Year.

Character Developments

• Chen Hao demonstrates his strategic thinking and networking skills, securing connections with influential figures and ensuring his company's success.
• The mysterious couple (Chen Hao's parents) are introduced, sparking curiosity and speculation among netizens.

Significant Themes

• The power of connections and networking in business success.
• The impact of the internet and online games on society and culture.
• The importance of maintaining relationships and reciprocity in personal and professional life.

Character Interactions

• Chen Hao interacts with his parents, netizens, employees, and influential figures, including Jin Yong, Xiong Xiaoge, and government leaders.
• Netizens interact and speculate about Chen Hao's parents and the "Salted Fish" prize incident.
• Chen Hao's employees interact with him, receiving bonuses and recognition for their hard work.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chen Hao returns to Ice City for the Spring Festival, greeted by city leaders who want to host a welcome dinner and discuss investment opportunities.
• Chen Hao donates 3 million yuan to repair schools and parks in his hometown, managing the fund himself.
• He spends the festival with his family, avoiding relatives' requests for investment, and decides to take his parents to Sanya for the next Chinese New Year.
• Before leaving, he gives his parents a bank card with 10 million yuan, telling them to keep it safe.

Character Developments

• Chen Hao: Shows maturity and responsibility, managing his family's expectations and contributing to his hometown. He also demonstrates filial piety by giving his parents a substantial amount of money.
• Chen Xingguo (Chen Hao's father): Accepts the money from Chen Hao, understanding its significance and his son's intentions.
• Wu Xiuhua (Chen Hao's mother): Initially worried about Chen Hao's well-being, she accepts the money and expresses her love and concern for her son.

Significant Themes

• Filial piety: Chen Hao's actions throughout the chapter demonstrate his respect and love for his parents, fulfilling his responsibilities as a son.
• Wealth and responsibility: Chen Hao's success brings him new responsibilities, both to his family and his hometown. He navigates these responsibilities thoughtfully and generously.
• Change and continuity: The chapter highlights the changes in Chen Hao's life and status, as well as the continuity of family traditions and dynamics.

Character Interactions

• Chen Hao interacts with his parents, showing affection and respect. He also navigates his relationships with city leaders and relatives, managing their expectations and maintaining boundaries.
• Chen Xingguo and Wu Xiuhua interact with each other, expressing their love and concern for their son and discussing their future plans.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chen Hao focuses on post-Lunar New Year planning, reviewing player feedback, and setting goals for the year.
• Internal and open betas are scheduled for Sanguosha OL and Wuxia OL.
• Shiyou Platform and YY are quietly launched with minimal promotion.
• Chen Hao establishes Century Pictures and initiates the development of a social networking site.

Character Developments

• Chen Hao demonstrates strategic planning and foresight, focusing on stability and growth for the company's games and new projects.
• Zhang Xiaolong continues to develop and launch YY, showing dedication and technical expertise.

Significant Themes

• Stability and growth in the gaming industry.
• The potential of social interaction and games in driving user engagement.
• Chen Hao's use of foresight and strategic planning to invest in new projects.

Character Interactions

• Chen Hao collaborates with Zhang Xiaolong on the launch of YY.
• Chen Hao works with Xu Pengkun and Li Fang to establish Century Pictures.
• Chen Hao leads a team to develop a social networking site, emphasizing the importance of social interaction and games in driving user engagement.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Sanguosha OL begins its internal beta test on February 2, 2004.
• Jia Xinwen, a die-hard Sanguosha fan, participates in the beta test.
• He plays a tutorial match, then chooses Wei-Zhang Liao as his general.
• Jia Xinwen explores the game lobby, learns about ranked matches, and decides to participate after reaching level 10 and having 8 generals.
• He plays 5-player matches, experiencing the efficiency of online play and the immersive sound effects.
• Jia Xinwen discovers the YY voice chat software on the Shiyou Platform, enhancing his gaming experience.
• He starts a game with strangers using YY, winning together and enjoying the social aspect of gaming.
• Jia Xinwen's excitement in the internet cafe draws attention and leads to other players adopting YY for voice chat.

Character Developments

• Jia Xinwen: He demonstrates his passion for Sanguosha, learns about ranked matches, and discovers the convenience of YY for voice chat, becoming an advocate for its use.

Significant Themes

• The transition from offline to online gaming, highlighting the differences and conveniences of online play.
• The importance of social interaction and communication in gaming, emphasized by the introduction of YY.
• The excitement and engagement of online gaming, shown through Jia Xinwen's immersive experience.

Character Interactions

• Jia Xinwen interacts with other beta testers in the game lobby and through YY, fostering a sense of community and shared purpose.
• He also interacts with other internet cafe patrons, spreading awareness of YY and encouraging its use.