Ma Yiqun hurriedly explained, "This is a story from *The Analects*. In short, it means that raising the moral standards that everyone can achieve to a height that most people can't reach will make many people shy away from it."

"If Tengda raises its salary levels and benefits to a very high level, it will inevitably affect other companies and employees, and then affect the overall environment of the game industry, which will have the opposite effect. It's the same principle!"

Bao Xu nodded. "Yes, although I didn't understand your story, that's what I meant."

"If we look at the big picture, the entire industry will inevitably gradually improve under the influence of Tengda in the future, but it is obviously too early now. We must eat one bite at a time, and take one step at a time."

"President Pei must have thought of this too, so he specifically instructed us to keep a low profile recently."

Ma Yiqun suddenly understood.

So that's how it is!

President Pei is not only very low-key himself, but also so forward-looking, considering the future development of the entire industry!

"Then... I won't accept the interview?" Ma Yiqun asked.

Bao Xu: "No, you have to accept the interview."

"Ah?" Ma Yiqun was a little confused. "Wouldn't that be completely contrary to President Pei's expectations?"

Bao Xu smiled. "As long as you don't reveal President Pei's identity or expose the specific salary and benefits, isn't that enough?"

"I think this interview is still very necessary. We can completely help Tengda build its reputation while meeting President Pei's requirements!"

"However, we have to control the degree."

"In short, don't show off our material conditions, but promote our spiritual world."

Ma Yiqun was stunned. "Then... how should I do it specifically?"

Bao Xu said, "President Pei only said that we can't reveal Tengda's salary and benefits. But Tengda has many other good things besides these!"

"Revealing these things a little bit can satisfy President Pei's requirements and maintain a low profile without showing off too much. On the other hand, it can also promote our company, killing two birds with one stone!"

"As a game company, we still need some visibility to attract talent. I don't think President Pei would reject this."

Ma Yiqun nodded vigorously. "I understand, Brother Bao! I will definitely complete this interview beautifully!"

...

In the office, Pei Qian once again summoned the system panel.

[Wealth Conversion System]

[Host: Pei Qian]

[Surplus Conversion Ratio 100:1, Loss Conversion Ratio 1:1]

[System Funds: 2.13 million (↑1.13 million)]

[Personal Assets: 47143.6]

[Special Task for this Cycle: The company must own at least one physical store, located in a bustling area or near a university. (Completed)]

[Reward for completing the Special Task: An additional 10% increase on the original conversion amount.]

Pei Qian looked at the words on the system screen and sighed...

According to the original plan, he should have been just breaking even now. Pei Qian arranged for all employees to have physical examinations and increased their benefits in order to achieve a loss.

However, *Game Producer* suddenly started to make a profit, which caught Pei Qian a little off guard. More than a million yuan of income inexplicably came in, and the loss suddenly turned into a profit!

Moreover, there is still a week before the settlement, and there should be at least another million yuan coming in.

In other words, the system assets should be more than 3 million. According to the profit conversion ratio, after deducting the initial system funds of 1 million, it can be converted into more than 20,000 yuan.

"Three months, converting more than 20,000, averaging 7,000 a month..."

"Okay, it's not too little." Pei Qian had to comfort himself like this.

Although the surplus conversion rate is 100:1, he should convert as much as he can...

Just as he was thinking, there was a knock on the door.

Looking up, it was Huang SiBo.

"President Pei."

"I'm here to report good news!"

"Season 3 of *President Pei's Daily Life* has already aired three episodes on Aili Island, and the number of views has all reached about a million!"

"Although it's not as high as the total views of the first two seasons, we are exclusively broadcasting it, so this popularity is already very good!"

"According to the exclusive broadcast agreement, Aili Island's share for us last week was more than 530,000, which has already been received. After all ten episodes have aired, this number will triple or quadruple!"

"President Pei, I'll transfer these funds directly to Tengda's account, and you can allocate them?"

Huang SiBo's face was full of excitement.

This time, he was finally able to show his worth in front of President Pei!

Although he hadn't recovered the 1 million cost yet, he had already earned more than 500,000, and subsequent profits were almost certain.

Therefore, Huang SiBo couldn't wait to share this good news with Pei Qian.

He wanted to tell President Pei that he had not failed this 1 million dream fund. He had not only created the high-quality short drama series IP of *President Pei's Daily Life*, but also achieved profitability!

Pei Qian nodded. "Yes, you've done well."

"Don't worry about the money yet, let's sort it out properly..."

Pei Qian was already having a headache about not being able to spend the money, and now there was new income. It was like adding insult to injury...

But seeing Huang SiBo so happy, he couldn't continue to frown, so he could only try to put on a comforting smile.

Pei Qian quickly estimated.

Three episodes aired last week, 530,000. Four episodes will air this week, which should be about 700,000.

The remaining three episodes will be broadcast after the settlement, so we won't consider them for now.

In other words, Feihuang Studio will receive more than 1.2 million before the settlement.

Feihuang Studio is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Tengda. Pei Qian can freely dispose of these funds. If he transfers most of the money to Tengda's account, then nearly a million yuan of system funds will be added before the settlement of this cycle.

At the time of settlement, he can convert more than 10,000 yuan of personal property.

But on second thought, he can't be so short-sighted...

This settlement will be profitable. This is a certainty and it is difficult to change.

But what about next time?

Next time, Pei Qian is still thinking about summarizing the lessons learned and continuing to lose money!

Now, in order to convert an extra 10,000 yuan, it is equivalent to having an extra 1 million yuan of system funds every month in the future. Isn't this creating a burden for his losses?

He can't do such a stupid thing!

Every penny that can't be spent at that time is the result of making stupid decisions now!

Pei Qian considered for a moment.

"The profit distribution of Feihuang Studio is divided into four parts: 50% is retained for the studio's daily operation and subsequent development, you and Zhu Xiaoce, the two main persons in charge, each take 10%, other key members together take 10%, and the remaining 20% is handed over."

It is impossible for the system to allow Tengda to not take a single penny, so Pei Qian can only choose the system's bottom line: 20%.

The remaining 80% can be distributed with a reason.

Huang SiBo was stunned.

"President Pei, this is too inappropriate! Absolutely not!"