After the meeting, Sains approached Lorne.
"Boss, I think the users of the three games are already fixed, and without events and leaderboards, I can't be of much use for them right now. The tasks you assigned me will have to wait until the new games are released. I have some free time recently," Sains said sincerely, "So I'd like to learn about Magic Power Matrix."
Sains understood very well that what he was doing now lacked technical content. Although he knew some things about game design and planning, in his view, those were things that anyone could easily master. He wanted to improve himself, learn some specialized skills, enhance his advantages, and consolidate his status as a veteran.
He realized that the newcomers, Little Banana Star and Lupin, were in charge of training new recruits and making mobile phones, respectively. Their magical abilities were all stronger than his. If he didn't work harder, he might gradually lose his competitiveness.
Lorne looked at his good employee and patted him on the shoulder with satisfaction. "Good! Young people have drive, but there are already many talented people studying the Magic Power Matrix. I have a book here; as long as you can thoroughly understand and master it, becoming the head of the R&D department won't be a problem."
Sains's eyes lit up. "Please, boss, grant me a book."
As the second person to follow him, Sains's loyalty was beyond doubt. Moreover, the young man was willing to take responsibility, which added to Lorne's opinion of him. After thinking for a moment, he finally took out his most treasured book and placed it in Sains's hands as he bent down and reached out.
It was the very book I had initially purchased, " Magic Mobile Phone Software Creation ".
Feeling the weight in his hand, Sains carefully raised his head, and when he saw the title of the book, he couldn't help but shudder.
Software development! This is the most crucial technology besides the Magic Power Matrix, and Boss Lorne actually entrusted it to him. He immediately bowed deeply again. "Don't worry, boss, I will work day and night to master it."
Lorne laughed twice. In fact, he was already prepared to make the software creation method public, but the first step would definitely be to make it public to his own people. Only when his technical skills improved further would he release the initial version to the public.
Seeing that the boss was in a good mood, Sains's eyes lit up, and he couldn't help but ask curiously, "Boss, can I ask about the salaries of the new employees...?"
In fact, Sains was quite satisfied with his current situation. He wasn't afraid that others would earn more than him, but with more money came a higher status, which would make him more valued by Lorne. Sains's real intention wasn't money; he was just afraid that others would be valued by Lorne more and that he would be kicked out.
Lorne didn't grasp the deeper meaning; he simply assumed Sains was curious and competitive. "The more you compare treatment, the narrower your mind becomes; the more you talk about dedication, the higher your moral character."
After saying that, Lorne couldn't help but blurt out, "It's the same for now, but I'll be giving out bonuses based on performance and results over the next two months. Keep up the good work, kid."
Lorne laughed and left. His two-month vacation had finally begun, and the curtain was rising on his grand scheme.
"You can stay here without worry this time, Harry, but I'll be quite busy and might not be able to look after you Dobby also has his own tasks to attend to and can only stay with you for a few days at most."
Lorne had a legitimate reason for leaving Harry at the Magic Mobile Phone Shop. Sirius, Harry's godfather and guardian, worked there, so what was wrong with Harry staying in the staff quarters?
Lorne then looked at Dean: "You're a genius, Dean. I'm in dire need of someone who can draw directly on the Magic Mobile Phone. If you'd like, you can join the Magic Mobile Phone shop anytime."
"Of course, the Magic Mobile Phone Shop can't employ child labor. You can work as a partner to complete the orders I give you. The price will be fair. Once you graduate, regardless of your grades, you can come directly to work at the Magic Mobile Phone Shop. At that time, I will directly reimburse you for the past three years' salary. How about it?"
Dean didn't come from a Pure-blood family either; he would have to rely on his own efforts to gain a foothold in the Wizarding World. Hearing Director Lorne's promise, he nodded repeatedly, "I'm willing, Director Lorne, of course I'm willing."
Lorne was very satisfied. "Okay, then add me on Cuckoo. I can contact you directly if I have any commissions. Also, if you encounter any inconveniences while taking on projects, feel free to let me know. Providing convenience for pioneers is exactly the target of software reform."
Having gained another right, Dean couldn't contain his smile, "Director, could I buy an arcade machine? The Magic Mobile Phone is still too small; a large slate is more convenient for drawing detailed pictures."
Lorne readily granted the small request. Dean's achievements had already exceeded Lorne's expectations, so providing some conveniences to the future head of the art department was a given.
Harry watched enviously from the side. "Master, I could actually get a summer job too..."
But Harry also knew that his summer job was nothing more than working as a receptionist, sweeping, and wiping machines, which was nothing compared to Dean's level of professionalism.
Over the past few days, preparations have been underway for various matters. Lorne has been designing the theme park's content and preparing for Sirius's retrial.
Sirius has now returned to his role as an honorary instructor, training and assessing prospective employees.
"That's strange. Some students were doing really well, but they suddenly disappeared in the next class," Sirius reported, plopping down in Lorne's chair.
Lorne didn't seem to mind at all. He sat calmly at the tea table and said, "Because those people were originally here to steal the professional secrets of the Magic Mobile Phone."
"What?" Sirius's bottom, which had just sat down, immediately bounced back up. "Why didn't you say so earlier? I still remember those people's faces. Should I go and deal with them?"
Lorne chuckled, "What are you planning to do?"
"I also know a little about Memory Modification Charm," Sirius said fiercely, drawing his wand.
"Don't break the law. Didn't Lockhart, who passed you that note in Azkaban, teach you what's most important in this world?"
Sirius asked, puzzled, "What is it?"
"Yes, come out," Lorne said, massaging his temples. "I'll overturn your case, but only if you don't give anyone any leverage against you, including not seeing Harry in human or dog form recently. Banana form is fine, though."
Sirius was speechless for a moment when he thought about this, but he still had more important things to do. "You knew they were here to steal trade secrets, so why did you let them in to learn? What if they make another Magic Mobile Phone?"
Lorne, however, gave a confident smile, "These things can't be hidden. Besides, I can't be sure that what I'm convinced of is right. What if I mistakenly kill an innocent person or let a bad one in? In these situations, it's better to guide than to suppress."
Sirius, seeing Lorne's confident demeanor, asked curiously, "Do you have a way to deal with them? Tell me about it."
Lorne, playing the riddle-maker again, said, "I won't tell you. All I can say is that if they try to get back at me by plagiarism, they'll suffer a terrible fate."