Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• The team discusses the use of explosives in the heist, with Wu Wei assuring they won't cross the line of a terrorist act.
• Dai Xiaomei hacks the security lock, and Wu Wei leads the team to the key room.
• The team retrieves the key, and Wu Wei gives final instructions before the tense car-grabbing phase begins.
• Wu Wei provides cover fire, allowing his teammates to enter the cars, and then drives away in a Koenigsegg.
• The team executes a daring escape, driving through an explosion planted by Cousin.

Character Developments

• Wu Wei demonstrates his leadership, experience, and bravery by standing on the car roof to provide cover fire and leading the escape.
• Dai Xiaomei successfully hacks the security lock, showcasing her technical skills.
• Cousin's explosives add a high-stakes element to the escape, revealing his strategic thinking.

Significant Themes

• Teamwork: The team works together to execute the heist and escape, with each member playing a crucial role.
• Leadership: Wu Wei's leadership is crucial in guiding the team through the heist and escape.
• Risk-taking: The team takes calculated risks, such as driving through an explosion, to achieve their goal.

Character Interactions

• Wu Wei and Dai Xiaomei work together to retrieve the key and escape.
• Wu Wei provides cover fire for his teammates, demonstrating his willingness to put himself in danger for the team.
• Cousin's explosives add a layer of tension to the escape, with Wu Wei driving through the explosion without hesitation.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The group, led by Wu Wei, decides to outrun pursuing reinforcements by driving their supercars into an unfinished underground tunnel.
• Dai Xiaomei, following Wu Wei, drives her car into the tunnel, scraping the chassis and entering an underground tunnel.
• They successfully navigate the tunnel and drive their cars into containers at a dock, completing the mission at the last second.

Character Developments

• Dai Xiaomei demonstrates her determination and skill by following Wu Wei into the tunnel without hesitation.
• Cousin shows his excitement and relief upon completing the mission successfully.

Significant Themes

• The thrill and excitement of high-speed chases and heists.
• Teamwork and following a skilled leader (Wu Wei).
• The adrenaline rush and reward of completing challenging missions.

Character Interactions

• Dai Xiaomei and Wu Wei: Dai Xiaomei follows Wu Wei's lead without question, demonstrating trust and respect for his strategic thinking.
• Cousin and the group: Cousin interacts with the group by expressing his excitement and relief upon mission completion, showing camaraderie and shared enthusiasm.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wu Wei, the game designer known as the Old Thief, showcases his exceptional skills in his own game, Harvest Day, during a live stream.
• He completes a heist mission with impressive speed and precision, leaving viewers in awe.
• Ah Yin, one of the streamers, asks Wu Wei about the number of heists and their exclusive music tracks in the game.

Character Developments

• Wu Wei: Demonstrates his expertise and skill in game design and playing, solidifying his reputation as the Old Thief.
• Ah Yin, Dai Xiaomei, and Cousin: Grow more appreciative of Wu Wei's talents and dedication to his games.

Significant Themes

• Wu Wei's dedication and meticulousness in game design.
• The admiration and respect for Wu Wei's integrity and pure intentions in game development.
• The impact of unique and exclusive music tracks on the gaming experience.

Character Interactions

• Wu Wei interacts with the streamers, Ah Yin, Dai Xiaomei, and Cousin, showcasing his skills and answering their questions.
• The streamers express their admiration and excitement towards Wu Wei's performance and dedication to his games.
• Viewers engage in discussions about Wu Wei's skills and dedication, comparing him to a real-life Payday heister.

Key Plot Points and Events

• "Payday" game's first-week sales report shows 6.4 million units, with 75% on PC, indicating player preference for keyboard and mouse controls in intense shooter games.
• Wu Wei considers the awkwardness of playing such games without keyboard and mouse, leading him to search for console keyboard and mouse adapters, but finds none available in this world.

Character Developments

• Wu Wei shows dissatisfaction not with sales, but with the gaming experience on consoles, sparking an idea for a new project.
• Jiang Wanning demonstrates her gaming habits and knowledge, explaining the market choices and lack of demand for console keyboard and mouse adapters.

Significant Themes

• Player preferences and habits in gaming, particularly the divide between PC and console gaming experiences.
• Market demand and niche products in the gaming industry.
• Wu Wei's innovative thinking and willingness to explore new business opportunities.

Character Interactions

• Wu Wei and Jiang Wanning discuss gaming experiences and market trends, leading to a potential new project idea.
• Jiang Wanning provides insight into the gaming market, challenging Wu Wei's assumptions and encouraging him to think critically about his ideas.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wu Wei, the boss of Platinum Studio, shares his long-term plan to increase the player base by focusing on quality FPS games on consoles.
• Payday, a heist game developed by Wu Wei, becomes a massive success, selling over a hundred million copies in a week.
• The game's popularity explodes in the second week as players delve deeper into its complex mechanics and strategies.
• Wu Wei releases a DLC for Payday featuring John Wick, the protagonist from the "John Wick" movies, after securing rights and Keanu Reeves' involvement.

Character Developments

• Wu Wei demonstrates his strategic thinking and understanding of the gaming industry by planning for long-term growth and securing high-profile collaborations.
• Players show increased engagement and excitement as they explore Payday's depth and the John Wick DLC.

Significant Themes

• The importance of quality and strategy in game development and marketing.
• The impact of collaborations and licensing deals on a game's popularity and player engagement.
• The evolution of player habits and expectations based on a studio's track record.

Character Interactions

• Wu Wei shares his vision with Jiang Wanning, who initially doubts but later acknowledges the potential of Wu Wei's plan.
• Players worldwide react enthusiastically to the John Wick DLC, further boosting Payday's popularity and community engagement.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wu Wei's Payday game, with its John Wick DLC, achieves an unprecedented 97.67% DLC sales compared to the total game sales.
• The DLC's success leaves other game companies in disbelief and resignation, as they can't compete with Wu Wei's prowess.
• Payday receives a stable review score of 9.5 from both media and players, with positive reviews highlighting its unique gameplay and high playability.

Character Developments

• Wu Wei, the game designer, continues to push boundaries and set new standards in the gaming industry, leaving other companies in awe and envy.
• The players are shown to be enthusiastically engaging with the game, leaving humorous and positive reviews.

Significant Themes

• Genius and Uniqueness: Wu Wei's exceptional talent and innovative ideas set him apart from other game designers, making him an industry phenomenon.
• Success and Competition: The game's overwhelming success leaves other companies feeling helpless and resigned to accepting Wu Wei's dominance.
• Player Engagement: The game's high playability and unique features lead to enthusiastic player engagement and positive reviews.

Character Interactions

• The game executives at Platinum interact with Wu Wei's work, expressing disbelief and amusement at its success.
• Players interact with the game and each other through their reviews, showcasing their enjoyment and engagement with the game's features and mechanics.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The E3 Expo is approaching, with various game developers preparing to showcase their titles.
• Wu Wei, CEO of Platinum Game Company and Sony Group, faces a dilemma as both companies are invited to E3, requiring his presence at both events.
• Wu Wei decides to attend E3 as Sony's top director and CEO, prioritizing Sony's interests due to its current instability and need for a visible leader.

Character Developments

• Wu Wei: Struggles with the decision to prioritize Sony over Platinum, ultimately choosing Sony due to its current instability and need for reassurance.
• Zhang Zhiyuan: Acknowledges the pressure to perform well at E3 for Platinum, as player support is crucial for their upcoming series titles.

Significant Themes

• The importance of player support and preferences in the gaming industry.
• The challenges and responsibilities that come with leading multiple successful companies.
• The need for visible leadership to reassure partners and interest groups during times of instability.

Character Interactions

• Wu Wei and Zhang Zhiyuan: Wu Wei expresses his confidence in Zhang Zhiyuan's ability to lead Platinum at E3, putting pressure on him to perform well.
• Wu Wei and the executives: Wu Wei emphasizes the importance of winning the Most Popular Developer award at E3, as it represents player preferences and is crucial for Platinum's upcoming series titles.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wu Wei assigns Zhang Zhiyuan (Old Zhang) to lead Platinum's team at the E3 Expo, with Jiang Wanning assisting.
• Wu Wei's emergency contact number rings during a meeting, revealing Akiyama Yukina is in distress.
• Yukina asks Wu Wei to come to the USA urgently.
• Wu Wei decides to fly to San Francisco immediately, taking Jiang Wanning and his fiancée, Shen Yunshi, with him.

Character Developments

• Wu Wei: Shows concern and immediate support for Yukina, prioritizing her needs over his busy schedule, demonstrating his loyalty and commitment.
• Akiyama Yukina: Seems to be in a distressed mental state, hinting at potential troubles in the USA.
• Jiang Wanning: Displays professionalism by not questioning Wu Wei's decisions and promptly booking the tickets.
• Shen Yunshi: Shows understanding and support for Wu Wei's decision, guessing the situation might be serious.

Significant Themes

• Loyalty and Support: Wu Wei's immediate response to Yukina's distress, prioritizing her needs over his own, highlights his loyalty and support for her.
• Trust and Confidentiality: The emergency contact number's exclusivity emphasizes the trust and confidentiality between Wu Wei and Yukina.

Character Interactions

• Wu Wei and Akiyama Yukina: Their conversation reveals a strong bond and mutual trust, with Wu Wei showing unwavering support for Yukina.
• Wu Wei and Jiang Wanning: Wu Wei's reliance on Jiang Wanning for tasks, and her prompt response, showcases their professional and efficient working relationship.
• Wu Wei and Shen Yunshi: Their silent understanding and decision to travel together hint at a strong, supportive relationship.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wu Wei receives an urgent call from Akiyama Yukina, hinting at a serious issue with her father.
• Wu Wei and his wife, Shen Yunshi, immediately fly to San Francisco to meet Yukina.
• Upon arrival, they are greeted by Yukina and Heijing Jirou, who reveal that Yukina's father has been issued a critical illness notice.

Character Developments

• Wu Wei shows concern and urgency about Yukina's father, indicating a strong bond between them.
• Shen Yunshi demonstrates her support and understanding towards Wu Wei's distress.
• Akiyama Yukina shows maturity and strength in handling the situation, having grown from her past experiences.

Significant Themes

• Family and Responsibility: The chapter emphasizes the importance of family and the responsibility one has towards them, as seen in Wu Wei's immediate response to Yukina's call and Yukina's care for her father.
• Maturity and Growth: Yukina's growth and maturity are highlighted as she handles the situation with her father, showing that she has learned from her past experiences.

Character Interactions

• Wu Wei and Akiyama Yukina: Their bond is evident, with Wu Wei showing immediate concern for Yukina's father, and Yukina seeking Wu Wei's support in this difficult time.
• Shen Yunshi and Wu Wei: Shen Yunshi shows understanding and support towards Wu Wei, holding his hand and comforting him amidst his distress.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Akiyama Kazuo, Wu Wei's former mentor and Sony's old emperor, falls into a coma and is rushed to the ICU.
• Wu Wei is called to the hospital, where he learns Akiyama's condition is critical and he may not survive the day.
• Wu Wei visits Akiyama in the ICU, bracing himself for a possible final goodbye.

Character Developments

• Wu Wei: Struggles to accept Akiyama's grave condition, experiences a range of emotions from denial to acceptance, and displays vulnerability and deep concern for Akiyama.
• Akiyama Kazuo: Despite his critical condition, remains conscious and wishes to see Wu Wei one last time.

Significant Themes

• The fragility of life and the inevitability of death.
• The mentor-mentee relationship and its enduring impact.
• Acceptance of reality versus hope for a miracle.

Character Interactions

• Wu Wei and Yukina: They share a somber car ride to the hospital, with Yukina breaking the news about Akiyama's condition.
• Wu Wei and the Doctor: The doctor prepares Wu Wei for the grim reality of Akiyama's situation and allows him a brief visit.
• Wu Wei and Akiyama: Their interaction is not detailed in this chapter, but Wu Wei's visit to Akiyama's bedside is implied.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wu Wei visits Akiyama Kazuo, who is critically ill with cancer.
• Akiyama Kazuo, once a powerful Sony executive, is now severely weakened.
• Wu Wei realizes that even Hua Tuo, a legendary physician, couldn't save Akiyama.
• Akiyama Kazuo and Wu Wei have a heartfelt conversation about Sony's success and Yukina's growth.

Character Developments

• Wu Wei: Shows maturity and composure in the face of Akiyama's condition. He demonstrates his loyalty and dedication to Akiyama and Sony.
• Akiyama Kazuo: Accepts his impending death with dignity. He expresses pride in Sony's and Yukina's growth and entrusts Wu Wei with their future.

Significant Themes

• Friendship and Trust: Akiyama Kazuo values Wu Wei's friendship and considers him trustworthy, entrusting him with important matters.
• Legacy and Succession: Akiyama Kazuo reflects on his life's work (Sony) and his daughter (Yukina), expressing pride in their growth and future prospects.
• Power Dynamics: Akiyama Kazuo warns Wu Wei about the potential retaliation from silver merchant capital due to Sony's market share gains.

Character Interactions

• Wu Wei and Akiyama Kazuo: Their conversation is filled with warmth, humor, and mutual respect. They discuss Sony's success, Yukina's growth, and Akiyama's final wishes.
• Wu Wei and Akiyama Kazuo (implied): Their bond has grown stronger over time, with Wu Wei now acting as a trusted confidant and successor to Akiyama's legacy.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wu Wei, a game designer, meets with Akiyama Kazuo, a dying industry veteran, to seek advice on fighting against the powerful silver merchant capital.
• Akiyama Kazuo advises Wu Wei to be patient and strategic in his fight against the silver merchants, as they are too vast and influential to eliminate quickly.
• Akiyama Kazuo shares a final piece of advice, and Wu Wei responds with a Chinese proverb about kindred spirits, leading to a heartfelt moment between them.
• Akiyama Kazuo's heart rate monitor alarms, signaling his impending death, but he stops Wu Wei from calling for medical help.
• Wu Wei shares a secret with Akiyama Kazuo: he is a transmigrator, assuring him that Sony will not fall and Yukina will not be left homeless.

Character Developments

• Wu Wei: Shows strategic thinking, respect for Akiyama Kazuo, and determination to protect Sony and Yukina.
• Akiyama Kazuo: Demonstrates wisdom, understanding, and acceptance of Wu Wei's secret, finding relief in knowing Sony's future is secure.

Significant Themes

• Patience and strategic planning in the face of overwhelming odds.
• The bond between kindred spirits and the understanding that transcends words.
• The power of secrets and the relief they can bring.

Character Interactions

• Wu Wei and Akiyama Kazuo: Share a deep, heartfelt moment, with Wu Wei offering comfort and assurance to Akiyama Kazuo, and Akiyama Kazuo finding relief and acceptance in Wu Wei's secret.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Akiyama Kazuo, the founder of Sony, reflects on his life as he nears death.
• He recalls founding Sony, overcoming obstacles, and later merging it with Platinum.
• He thinks about his daughter, Akiyama Yukina, and her newfound goal.
• His consciousness fades, and he dies peacefully, surrounded by loved ones.
• Wu Wei, his close friend and business partner, mourns his passing.

Character Developments

• Akiyama Kazuo: Reflects on his life, feels he has not failed his family or employees, and accepts his death peacefully.
• Wu Wei: Realizes the importance of Akiyama Kazuo as a confidant and feels lost without him, experiencing a sense of desolation.

Significant Themes

• Legacy and Success: Akiyama Kazuo reflects on his life's work and whether he has been successful.
• Friendship and Loss: Wu Wei grapples with the loss of a close friend and confidant.
• Acceptance of Death: Akiyama Kazuo accepts his impending death and finds peace in his final moments.

Character Interactions

• Akiyama Kazuo and Wu Wei: Their friendship is highlighted, with Wu Wei mourning Akiyama's passing and feeling lost without him.
• Akiyama Kazuo and Akiyama Yukina: Their father-daughter bond is shown, with Akiyama Kazuo thinking about her new goal as he dies.
• Wu Wei and Shen Yunshi: Wu Wei's relationship with his wife is briefly mentioned, with him not wanting to burden her with his troubles.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Akiyama Kazuo's funeral takes place over three days, with a simple and private ceremony attended by close friends.
• Wu Wei and Yukina, dressed in black, pay their final respects to Akiyama Kazuo together.
• Yukina, overwhelmed by grief, breaks down during the farewell, collapsing beside the coffin.

Character Developments

• Wu Wei: He becomes distant and zombielike, struggling to cope with Akiyama Kazuo's death. He's deeply affected but maintains composure during the funeral.
• Yukina: She initially appears strong and composed, but her emotional dam breaks during the funeral. She acknowledges her father's teachings and accepts his love.
• Akiyama Kazuo: Though deceased, his influence is evident. His will takes effect, and he's remembered as a gaming industry Legend and a friend to China.

Significant Themes

• Grief and Loss: The chapter explores the characters' coping mechanisms and the depth of their grief.
• Legacy and Impact: Akiyama Kazuo's passing highlights his lasting influence on the gaming industry and his relationship with China.
• Family and Love: The bond between Akiyama Kazuo and Yukina is emphasized, with Yukina finally accepting her father's love.

Character Interactions

• Wu Wei and Yukina: They support each other through the funeral, sharing a moment of grief and understanding.
• Yukina and Akiyama Kazuo: Their relationship is explored through Yukina's memories and her final farewell to her father.
• Players and Akiyama Kazuo: The public mourns Akiyama Kazuo's passing, remembering him as a Legend and a friend to China.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wu Wei becomes Sony's highest director and CEO, gaining complete control.
• Wu Wei stays in Japan for two weeks before E3, mourning Akiyama Kazuo's passing.
• Old Zhang, one of Wu Wei's closest associates, calls to express condolences and offer support.
• Wu Wei decides to rest in Japan and delegates Sony's affairs to Ohashi Tomokazu.
• Platinum's game development is nearing completion, with Lu Bian and Old Second eager for new tasks.

Character Developments

• Wu Wei: Struggles with Akiyama Kazuo's death, takes time to mourn, and delegates responsibilities.
• Old Zhang: Shows empathy and understanding, offers support, and takes charge of Platinum's operations.
• Ohashi Tomokazu: Gains Wu Wei's trust and is promoted to handle Sony's affairs in Wu Wei's absence.

Significant Themes

• Grief and mourning for Akiyama Kazuo's passing.
• Delegation of power and trust among colleagues.
• Career advancement and ambition within the gaming industry.

Character Interactions

• Wu Wei and Old Zhang: Close associates, with Old Zhang offering support and understanding to Wu Wei during his mourning period.
• Wu Wei and Ohashi Tomokazu: Wu Wei delegates Sony's affairs to Tomokazu, demonstrating trust in his capabilities.
• Wu Wei, Lu Bian, and Old Second: Wu Wei plans to find new tasks for them once their current project is completed.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wu Wei receives news of Akiyama Kazuo's passing and is grief-stricken.
• Old Zhang tries to distract Wu Wei and encourages him to take some time off.
• Wu Wei decides to take a short vacation with Shen Yunshi to adjust his mindset and honor his promise to Akiyama.

Character Developments

• Wu Wei: Struggles with grief but ultimately decides to take time off to heal and honor Akiyama's memory.
• Old Zhang: Shows concern for Wu Wei's emotional well-being and encourages him to take a break.
• Shen Yunshi: Supports Wu Wei emotionally and agrees to go on a vacation with him.

Significant Themes

• Grief and healing: Wu Wei grapples with the loss of Akiyama and seeks time to process his emotions.
• Honoring promises: Wu Wei decides to take a vacation to honor his promise to Akiyama and bring back the E3 trophy.
• The importance of rest and self-care: Old Zhang encourages Wu Wei to take time off to avoid accumulated emotional trauma.

Character Interactions

• Wu Wei and Old Zhang: They have a heartfelt conversation where Old Zhang expresses his concern for Wu Wei's emotional state, and Wu Wei opens up about needing time to adjust.
• Wu Wei and Shen Yunshi: They share a tender moment as Shen Yunshi comforts Wu Wei, and they decide to go on a vacation together.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wu Wei recovers from his emotional slump, finding solace in Shen Yunshi's care.
• Wu Wei and Shen Yunshi spend a week in Japan, away from work and distractions.
• E3 is approaching, with major game manufacturers releasing their anticipated content.
• Wu Wei's personal homepage remains silent, unusual for his pre-E3 teasers.
• Akiyama Kazuo's sudden death is acknowledged, and players show understanding towards Wu Wei's absence.

Character Developments

• Wu Wei: He begins to heal from his emotional wounds, regaining his fighting spirit and enjoying Shen Yunshi's care.
• Shen Yunshi: She demonstrates her nurturing side, trying to make Wu Wei happy with humor, despite her low sense of humor.

Significant Themes

• Healing and Recovery: Wu Wei's emotional journey and his slow recovery.
• Friendship and Loss: The bond between Wu Wei and Akiyama Kazuo, and the impact of Akiyama's death on Wu Wei.
• Understanding and Empathy: Players' understanding and support for Wu Wei during his time of grief.

Character Interactions

• Wu Wei and Shen Yunshi: They spend quality time together, with Shen Yunshi catering to Wu Wei's needs and trying to make him laugh.
• Wu Wei and Players: Players show empathy and understanding towards Wu Wei's absence from the gaming scene due to his personal loss.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Players on a forum discuss the upcoming E3, expressing concern about Platinum Games' and Sony's absence due to the recent passing of Old Qiu Shan, a close friend of Platinum's CEO, "Old Thief".
• Both Platinum's and Sony's official accounts simultaneously release a mysterious cover image, hinting at an upcoming game, sparking excitement among players.
• The cover features a hardbound art book with a black cover, gilded borders, and a playful title, set amidst gray-white fallen leaves.
• Players speculate about the game's genre, with suggestions ranging from horror to children's games, and discuss the possibility of Old Thief attending E3.

Character Developments

• Old Thief (Wu Wei): Struggles with the loss of Old Qiu Shan but eventually decides to attend E3 with Shen Yunshi. His return generates excitement among players.
• Shen Yunshi: Accompanies Old Thief to E3, supporting him after Old Qiu Shan's death.

Significant Themes

• Grief and recovery: Old Thief's struggle with the loss of his friend and his eventual return to work.
• Anticipation and excitement: Players eagerly await the reveal of Platinum's new game and Old Thief's appearance at E3.
• Speculation and mystery: The cryptic cover image sparks various theories about the game's genre and content.

Character Interactions

• Old Thief and Shen Yunshi: They travel together to E3, with Shen Yunshi providing support to Old Thief.
• Players on the forum: They discuss the upcoming E3, share their concerns and excitement, and engage in speculation about the new game.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wu Wei, now the head of Sony and successor to Akiyama Kazuo, attends E3, surprising Xavier Box, CEO of Ubisoft.
• Xavier's Ubisoft booth showcases an impressive Assassin's Creed display, featuring life-sized models of the Flynn siblings suspended from the ceiling.
• Wu Wei expresses interest in seeing Platinum's booth, having not yet seen it as he's just arrived from Japan.

Character Developments

• Wu Wei: Maintains his charismatic and cunning persona, showing respect for his rivals and being good to his partners.
• Xavier Box: Shows respect and admiration for Wu Wei, despite being a rival. He's proud of Ubisoft's booth and acknowledges Shen Yunshi's contribution to its design.

Significant Themes

• Rivalry and respect in the gaming industry.
• The importance of presentation and spectacle in gaming events like E3.
• The influence of game art and design on the overall gaming experience.

Character Interactions

• Wu Wei and Xavier Box: Despite being rivals, they show mutual respect and engage in friendly banter. They discuss their respective booths and the scale of E3.
• Wu Wei and Jiang Wanning: Wu Wei's assistant, Jiang Wanning, is present but has minimal dialogue in this chapter. She smiles in response to Wu Wei's curiosity about their booth.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wu Wei learns about PlatinumGames' secretive exhibition hall setup, designed to prevent information leaks before the exhibition's opening.
• Wu Wei and Jiang Wanning get a sneak peek at the exhibition hall, leaving Wu Wei awestruck by its setup.
• Players eagerly await the release of the new game's trailer, with PlatinumGames' CEO, Old Zhang, teasing them with minimal information.

Character Developments

• Wu Wei: Realizes the extent of Old Zhang's secrecy and is impressed by the exhibition hall's setup.
• Old Zhang (PlatinumGames' CEO): Demonstrates his strategic and secretive nature in preparing for the exhibition.

Significant Themes

• Secrecy and anticipation in the gaming industry.
• The impact of teaser campaigns on player engagement and hype.

Character Interactions

• Wu Wei and Xavier: Wu Wei invites Xavier to see the exhibition hall but senses Xavier's reluctance, leading to an awkward interaction.
• Wu Wei and Jiang Wanning: Wu Wei and Jiang Wanning share a moment of curiosity and excitement as they peek behind the curtain of the exhibition hall.
• Players and Old Zhang: Players express their frustration and anticipation for the new game's trailer, with Old Zhang maintaining a teasing stance.

Brief Reference

• Wu Wei discovers PlatinumGames' secretive exhibition hall setup.
• Wu Wei and Jiang Wanning sneak a peek at the exhibition hall.
• Players eagerly await the new game's trailer, with Old Zhang teasing them.