Yun Shi explained in detail, "Its focus is different from 'Revisiting the Westward Journey'. 'Revisiting the Westward Journey' emphasizes the fun of collecting cards, while the new game focuses on the protagonist invested by the player.
We will find excellent writers to create high-quality plots, leaning towards visual novels, to satisfy players' fantasies of meeting and adventuring with the Great Sage in modern society.
Furthermore, we will design different outfits for the protagonist. Some of these outfits can be obtained through simple game levels, while others, exquisitely designed and limited-time outfits, will require gacha acquisition.
Of course, while different outfits will have slight differences in attributes, they will not be designed to lock players out of progression through card acquisition. We will ensure that free-to-play players can also smoothly experience the story..."
Ye Zhi nodded, understanding. "Westward Journey Love Nikki, huh!"
Taoxun Games is currently collaborating with many artists in the industry and has enough resources to develop another mini-game.
Moreover, if the game leans towards a visual novel, focusing on dress-up, it can be adapted to current mobile systems.
Although she could already foresee that after the game's release, someone would inevitably joke, "Great Sage, hold off on fighting monsters, I'm going to change clothes to spice things up for you!"
However, dress-up games still have a considerable audience, and as a spin-off of 'Revisiting the Westward Journey', its potential is boundless.
Seeing Ye Zhi's silence, Yun Shi said somewhat nervously, "Once the game starts making money, we can allocate a portion to 'Revisiting the Westward Journey'. And once the game gains popularity, we can collaborate with some fashion brands to develop linkage events..."
Ye Zhi looked at the two of them in surprise. They had just started making games and were already thinking about IP development and collaborations?
The socially awkward genius and her gentle mouthpiece, truly terrifying!
"That's a great idea," Ye Zhi nodded. "Let's proceed as you've discussed. However, the profits from this spin-off game can be used for its subsequent development or for creating new games; there's no need to invest in 'Revisiting the Westward Journey'. As the flagship of Taoxun Games, 'Revisiting the Westward Journey' will have a dedicated fund."
"That's wonderful! Thank you, Ms. Ye!" Bai Xuan, who had only been nodding, suddenly exclaimed excitedly.
Ye Zhi was a little surprised. She pondered for a moment, "You're so happy, does that mean you really have plans to develop other games?"
"Ms. Ye, that's just an idea for now," Yun Shi explained. "Sister Xuan has always wanted to develop an open-world adventure game on mobile, but the current mobile systems and the game department's technology are still lacking. Sister Xuan plans to develop it gradually, accumulating technology while iterating on games, laying the foundation for the future. Now, with more ample funding, it will facilitate the progress of subsequent plans."
Ye Zhi gasped. She had truly found treasures!
"Go ahead and do your best. Don't worry about funding; if you need anything, just come to me," Ye Zhi said.
The two of them left happily. Ye Zhi glanced at the time and stood up, preparing to order a cake to take to the Ye family in the evening.
*
Ye Yuze returned to the construction site. The money he had spent on treating Zhang Anan to meals and drinks was actually borrowed from his fellow workers.
Now that he was leaving the construction site to go home, Ye Yuze first went to see Old Zhang, telling him that Zhang Anan's money had been recovered and that he should relax. He then repaid the borrowed money and bid farewell to everyone.
Leaving the construction site, Ye Yuze took out his phone and his expression suddenly froze.
There was a missed call on his phone from Ye Qinya.
Ever since Ye Qinya was kicked out of the Ye family, she had not contacted him at all, and his parents had strictly forbidden him from contacting her.
After a moment of hesitation, he dialed back.
The call was quickly connected. Ye Yuze asked in a low voice, "Second Sister, how have you been lately?"
A stifled sob came from the phone. Ye Qinya choked out, "Yuze, save me..."
*
In the evening, Ye Zhi picked up the cake from the cake shop and drove to the Ye family's residence.
Halfway there, her phone suddenly rang.
The call was from Liu Lingyu. Ye Zhi answered with some surprise.
Liu Lingyu said anxiously, "Xiaozhi, hurry back. Your father and your younger brother are arguing again!"
Ye Zhi was slightly taken aback. Hadn't Ye Yuze just returned home? Besides, he had matured and grown up now, so why would he be arguing with Ye Yongxian again?
It seemed like this matter wouldn't be cleared up anytime soon. Ye Zhi tried to comfort her, "Mom, don't worry. I'll be there soon. We can talk about it when I get home."
"Okay, I'll wait for you. Be careful on the road," Liu Lingyu said before hanging up.
Not long after, Ye Zhi returned to the Ye family's residence.
She carried the cake out of the car and saw Liu Lingyu waiting anxiously at the entrance.
Liu Lingyu rushed over as if Ye Zhi were a savior. She sighed in relief, "Xiaozhi, you're finally back. Go in quickly and persuade them..."
Ye Zhi nodded. Just as she reached the doorway, she heard Ye Yuze's resonant voice from inside.
"...The houses were built by construction workers, but in the end, they became yours! And you sold the houses, snatching the money from their hands!
Why is it that after working hard their entire lives, building so many houses, they don't even have a home of their own?! Why do you guys get all the benefits? You are a detestable capitalist!"
"You, you, you..." Ye Yongxian's veins bulged on his forehead in anger. He angrily picked up a broom, "I'll beat you to death!"
Ye Yuze, of course, wouldn't stand there foolishly to take a beating. He continued as he ran, "Hmph! You can't argue with me, so you're resorting to anger!"
Ye Zhi, who had just walked in, couldn't help but gasp.
She knew Ye Yuze had stayed at the construction site to understand some things, and she knew he had grown. But she never expected Ye Yuze's ideological level to reach such an admirable height!
Although his current abilities didn't match, he was still young, and his abilities could be cultivated!
It seemed she should directly gift him a copy of 'Das Kapital' next time. However, the translations in China were too poor, completely translated in a way that made them incomprehensible. She should buy him the foreign language version, which could also help him practice foreign languages.
While she was contemplating, Ye Yuze was already running towards her.
Ye Yongxian shouted, "Xiaozhi, quickly help me stop him..."
Seeing Ye Zhi, Ye Yuze immediately recalled the slap he had received on his head and stopped in his tracks.
Ye Zhi reached out her hand, pulling him behind her to protect him.
"Dad, put down the broom and stop messing around," Ye Zhi advised.
"You..." Ye Yongxian's eyes widened in surprise. He was somewhat bewildered, as this plot didn't seem right.