Chapter 24 Wednesday

The design team had a meeting.

Pei Qian didn't attend because the design draft was already finalized and production had begun. As the boss, it was neither possible nor necessary for Pei Qian to continue focusing on these minor details.

During this time, Lu Mingliang had taken over almost all the work.

Although Huang Sibao's sudden departure, or rather, his abrupt exit, had caused a small amount of confusion, everyone was already performing their respective duties, and the design team's structure hadn't changed significantly, so things quickly returned to normal.

Lu Mingliang was busy with this and that, and he gradually adapted to the work of the executive producer. Apart from still being accustomed to micromanaging everything and not being able to let go at times, everything else was completely fine.

After truly becoming the executive producer, Lu Mingliang discovered that the job wasn't as difficult as he had imagined.

Having been tempered by "Fortress at Sea," this was already a very mature team. Lu Mingliang only needed to manage the work schedule, and everyone else was very conscientious.

Lu Mingliang suddenly felt a little emotional.

Did this mean that many people actually had the ability, but they just hadn't been put in the right position?

Before, he was a dogsbody at his previous company, working himself to the bone every day and working overtime like a dog, but his abilities didn't improve at all because he was doing repetitive work.

As a result, when he first took over the position of executive producer, he was very worried about whether he could do it well.

But after doing it for a while, he realized that it wasn't as difficult as he had imagined!

Now that he thought about it, the requirement for seniority and experience to become an executive producer at his previous company wasn't necessarily essential, it might just be a screening method.

Could this be President Pei's way of using people?

Lu Mingliang couldn't help but sigh, "As expected, it's often the case that a fine steed exists, but a discerning eye is rare!"

A good leader is one who can maximize the potential and creativity of their employees, while those who only know how to exploit their employees will only turn them into unthinking machines, and their efficiency will only decrease!

Thinking of this, Lu Mingliang's respect for President Pei grew even more.

Lu Mingliang cleared his throat: "There are two main things for today's meeting."

"The first thing is that I have to leave for two or three days to do the voice acting for 'Game Producer.' Don't ask me why, I want to know too..."

Even now, Lu Mingliang still didn't understand Pei Qian's intention in asking him to do the voice acting.

From all perspectives, this was a decision that could be put on the list of puzzling behaviors.

However, if this decision was made by President Pei, then it was unquestionable!

The others also looked dumbfounded.

What the heck?

In the process of game development, the executive producer went to do the voice acting for the game???

The whole place was in a daze.

Lu Mingliang continued: "The second thing is, I hope everyone can read the game's lines more and do their assigned functions well. Also, connect with Grandmaster Ruan Guangjian in a timely manner, and you can call me if you encounter problems that can't be solved."

Lu Mingliang had to briefly explain the work.

There wasn't too much narration text in the game, and if everything went smoothly, three days should be enough time.

Although these three days were short, they were also very valuable. Lu Mingliang was afraid that everyone would be lazy or not know how to solve problems they encountered, so he repeatedly urged them.

After Lu Mingliang finished his instructions, everyone began to speak freely and discuss the details.

Because the design draft was already very complete, the few outstanding issues were quickly resolved one by one.

Lu Mingliang noticed that Lin Wan was holding a paper copy of the script and reading the narration lines for "Game Producer."

He was a little curious.

Shouldn't the voice actor be the one reading the lines...?

Lin Wan had been at Tengda Network Technology Co., Ltd. for more than a month.

During this time, she, like the others, was responsible for some small functions. She was conscientious and responsible, but because the work she was responsible for wasn't particularly challenging, she didn't have much of a presence.

And Lin Wan was repeatedly flipping through the narration lines of "Game Producer" at this time, even to the point where the pages were a bit crumpled.

"I think... I can probably understand a little bit of President Pei's intention." Lin Wan looked at Lu Mingliang.

"Huh?" Lu Mingliang was stunned, "Are you talking about the matter of me doing the voice acting?"

Lin Wan nodded, her tone becoming more and more certain: "That's right."

"Tell me quickly." Lu Mingliang was very interested.

He didn't understand why President Pei asked him to do the voice acting, and he was worried that he wouldn't be able to complete the task and would drag down the game.

Therefore, he was always a little uneasy.

But hearing what Lin Wan said, could it be that President Pei had other profound intentions?

Lin Wan flipped through the script and entered analysis mode.

"I have to say, President Pei's true intention this time is buried very deep, so we didn't see it at first."

"I only vaguely guessed it after repeatedly reading the narration that President Pei personally revised, and combining it with the recent short video of 'President Pei's Daily Life.'"

"I think that, like 'President Pei's Daily Life,' the game 'Game Producer' is also a kind of expression technique with black humor, with a strong ironic effect!"

"Everyone, look at these narration lines."

"The narration will always induce players to make some choices during the game production process. Every choice seems to be the best and easiest choice to achieve benefits at the moment."

"For example, when choosing between a one-time purchase fee and value-added service fees, the narration will induce players to choose value-added service fees."

"When choosing between light spending and heavy spending, the narration will induce players to choose heavy spending."

"Among the many art styles, the narration will induce players to use the most popular Q version art style..."

"Every time, it seems very reasonable, after all, game companies must ensure profitability, and these choices are beneficial to profitability."

"But what is the final result?"

"If you do exactly as the narration says, your reputation will collapse, you'll be scolded by players, and you'll end up with nothing!"

"And the narration will also mock you, as a boss, you don't know how to make decisions, you're easily influenced, and you do whatever the narration tells you to do."

"You think the failure is caused by the narration? No, the narration only put forward a wrong suggestion, and you, who are unable to distinguish, are the primary person responsible for the failure!"

"The addition of the narration is infinitely magnifying this feeling of failure! This will make players feel uncomfortable, indeed."

"Because this is the naked reality, and it's also a kind of irony!"

"Why are there so many confusing and despised trash games in this world? It's very simple, it's because those bosses have gone through the same mental journey!"

"The narration is like the devil of 'greed' in their hearts, leading them step by step in the wrong direction, and finally plunging them into the abyss!"

Lu Mingliang nodded frequently as he listened.

Very reasonable!

"But... why will it also fail if you don't follow the narration at all? Is this also a kind of irony?" one designer asked, raising his hand.