Penguin's Targeting

"Since you're so certain, how about we make a bet? If my new game succeeds, I won't make things difficult for you. How about you apologize publicly?"

After mulling it over for a while, Wang Chuan posted a message on social media.

He also tagged everyone he knew and waited for their replies.

Since you wanted to besiege Wei to rescue Zhao, I'll grant your wish. But I wonder whether you'll still be able to get away yourself~~

Because this matter had blown up so much, even though Tian Boxun's apology had diverted some of the attention.

There were still plenty of players and media outlets keeping a close eye on it.

And the moment Wang Chuan's message was posted, it was spotted by gossip-hungry players and the media.

That tone? That attitude? Was he planning to go head-to-head with Tian Boxun?!!!

By comparison, the media outlets were even more excited.

These past few days, Wang Chuan's news had kept quite a few media workers fed!

Didn't have enough material for today's news?

No problem, write about Wang Chuan!

No good topics lately?

No problem, write about Wang Chuan!

Not long after Wang Chuan posted his message and it was shared by the public.

Tian Boxun of Penguin quietly posted four words as well.

"Just you wait!"

After that, he fell silent and did not post anything else.

Clearly, he intended to put the matter aside for now.

"What a pity, what a pity~~"

Wang Chuan looked thoroughly regretful about it.

If the other side had kept cooperating, he could have pushed the hype even higher.

But now that the other side was no longer playing along, he could not keep it going alone!!

Helplessly, he could only give up.

Still, the current buzz was already enough to promote Soul Knight.

Although Tian Boxun looked down on him greatly, Wang Chuan agreed with what he had said.

Games would ultimately be judged by their results.

So what he needed to do now was work harder and get Soul Knight launched while the hype was still there.

At a Penguin studio.

"Damn it, are these people dogs? I already apologized, yet they're still hounding me."

The comments on social media had Tian Boxun on the verge of a breakdown.

He had only apologized reluctantly to begin with.

Who would have thought that after he apologized, these people would become even worse?

After thinking it over, Tian Boxun directly turned off the comments.

Out of sight, out of mind.

Although he appeared composed on social media.

In reality, he wanted nothing more than to have a real fight with Wang Chuan.

Unfortunately, he could not do that right now.

Because in the public's eyes, he was now tied to Penguin.

He could not do anything that would damage Penguin's image.

"Hmph, someone may be helping you now, but once your new game flops, let's see who will still help you then."

Tian Boxun understood this very clearly.

The main reason everyone was standing on Wang Chuan's side right now was that The Stanley Parable had become wildly popular.

It had placed a halo around Wang Chuan.

But once Wang Chuan failed, that halo would disappear.

When that time came, how could a fallen rookie producer compare to someone like him, who had backing?

"Ring, ring, ring!"

At that moment, the phone on the desk suddenly rang.

Tian Boxun picked it up and glanced at it. It was actually Ding Ke, his superior who was specifically in charge of the gaming division.

"Hello, Manager Ding. This is producer Tian Boxun. What are your instructions?"

After hesitating for a moment, Tian Boxun answered the call and spoke in an extremely humble tone.

"Tian Boxun, you've made far too big a mess this time!!!"

Ding Ke's voice carried an air of authority, the bearing of someone in a high position.

"Manager Ding, I'm sorry. It's all my fault. I definitely won't make the same mistake again."

Tian Boxun inwardly realized things were bad, then immediately began admitting fault.

He knew that no matter what happened, one must never argue with one's superior.

Otherwise, even good things would turn bad.

"Mm, you are indeed at fault. We at Penguin don't need to use such disgraceful methods to promote games."

"And stop paying attention to Wang Chuan. He's obviously trying to ride Penguin's hype to promote his new game."

Perhaps because Tian Boxun had admitted fault so readily, Ding Ke's voice softened somewhat.

"Yes, yes, yes, Manager Ding is right. If Manager Ding hadn't pointed it out, I really would have fallen for it."

"Mm. By the way, how is development on The Parable of Illidan going?"

"Rest assured, Manager Ding. I've been working overtime day and night these past few days, and the game is mostly complete now."

"Good. Since that's the case, I'll make the decision to have your game compete with Wang Chuan's new game. Do you have any objections?"

Ding Ke's voice slowly came through the phone.

"I have no objections at all."

Tian Boxun was stunned at first, then answered excitedly.

"Mm. I'll notify the Public Relations Department. You don't need to worry about promotion."

"Your task is to crush Wang Chuan in terms of results and let him know that Penguin isn't something just any nobody can provoke!"

"Yes!!!"

After hanging up, Tian Boxun's earlier worries vanished completely.

He knew Ding Ke had originally been dissatisfied with his actions and had intended to punish him.

But because Wang Chuan had also gotten involved, the punishment had been changed into a warning.

Then Ding Ke had sent him to crush Wang Chuan and display Penguin's ferocity.

As for why mighty Penguin would target Wang Chuan?

The reason was simple. Penguin had previously invited Wang Chuan, but he had refused.

Of course, that was not the main reason. After all, Penguin was also a domestic giant.

It could not possibly deliberately suppress Wang Chuan simply because he was unwilling to join. That would damage its reputation.

But taking the opportunity to curb Wang Chuan's momentum and blunt his edge was still acceptable.

"Hahahaha, Wang Chuan, let's see how you fight me when the time comes?"

"I have Penguin's recommendations and Penguin's resources, while you're just an ordinary producer with nothing. What can you possibly use to fight me?"

Tian Boxun laughed loudly, as if he could already see himself returning in triumph.

Compared with Tian Boxun's ease, Wang Chuan was far more exhausted.

Thanks to his efforts, Soul Knight's hype had been pushed to the max.

All that remained was to get the game launched and released as soon as possible.

Although it was still in development, Wang Chuan was confident it could go online soon.

With the help of the Memory Searcher, he had already completed Soul Knight's framework.

Everything that still needed to be rushed had been handed over to the Outsourcing Team.

What troubled him now was how Soul Knight should make money??

This matter looked simple, but it already involved the future development path Huangtu Game Company would take.

In his mind, he had assigned Soul Knight two tasks.

It could be said that as long as those two tasks were completed, Soul Knight's mission would be fulfilled.