Qing Shan Qu Zui
Chapter 497 Your Reasoning Ability is Truly Astounding
"There are several questions that you answered very well!"
"For example, you summarized the art style of *Ghost General* as 'epic watercolor oil painting with thick application,' and summarized the central idea of *Game Producer* as 'being misinterpreted is the fate of the expresser.' These are very accurate and appropriate descriptions, very professional!"
"Some of the questions you answered are ambiguous, but the general meaning is correct."
"For example, the last question, the epitaph in *Turning Back is the Shore* reflects the designer's idea of trying everything possible to dissuade players. It can't be said that this answer is wrong, but it is not accurate."
"The standard answer to this question should be extended by another level. The reason why the designer wants to dissuade players is actually a kind of strategic retreat. The answer should be: 'Reflects the author's accurate grasp of the target players' mentality.'"
"There are also a few questions that are very outrageous."
"For example, the designer should completely abandon their own needs and let the original artists give free rein to their creativity, which is definitely not possible! Unless your original artist is a true artist, but who can guarantee that they will randomly encounter an artist who can reach the height of an artist when making a game? Therefore, more precise and detailed art requirements documents are needed."
"For example, is *Lonely Desert Highway* designed to make players feel bored and give up on this game? Is the original intention of pricing Fire Kirin at 888 to prevent players from buying it? Is the marketing of *Game Producer* 'clumsy marketing'?"
"These are very outrageous mistakes!"
"In short, based on the above questions, although it is still difficult to figure out your true level, I can roughly make a judgment."
Seeing He An looking confident and in control of everything, Pei Qian was suddenly very curious about what he would say next.
Could it be that this big shot can really see a lot of deep things through such a few simple questions?
"Please, tell me." Pei Qian's attitude was very sincere, because he also wanted to know what level and state he was in, and where his understanding of games deviated.
He An stroked his chin, looking like a famous detective.
"The accurate summary of the art style and the central idea of the game doesn't seem like something that an outsider focused on the investment industry can achieve. Unless, you have heard these words from other sources and remembered them."
"These ambiguous answers show that your understanding of games is not deep, only superficial, and you lack the spirit of in-depth research. Of course, it's not that you lack perseverance, but... it seems that researching games itself is not a high priority for you, and it's a relatively low-yield thing."
"As for the few questions that are very outrageous, they are more intriguing."
"Logically speaking, even a layman who knows nothing about the game industry should at least understand the relationship between the designer and the original artist, right? The answer 'This game is to dissuade players' is also very unreasonable and implies too much subjectivity."
He An's eyes were bright and he looked at Pei Qian with a sly and confident expression: "It seems that you also gave me a hidden puzzle?"
Pei Qian showed a shocked expression.
Is it that amazing?
Can you see so much from my answers?
Could it be that he saw that I am President Pei, the designer of the game?
Numerous thoughts flashed through Pei Qian's mind in an instant, and he didn't know what to say for a while.
He An couldn't help laughing: "I knew I guessed right!"
"President Ma, I guess you must be close friends with President Pei in reality. The relationship is definitely not just a general relationship between a leader and a subordinate, but more like friends or brothers, right?"
"The accurate summary of the art style and the central idea of the game must have been heard from him when you and President Pei were chatting casually, and you just remembered it;"
"Researching games is not a high priority for you, because you are busy with investment work and have no time to devote your energy to research, so you only have a superficial understanding;"
"As for those outrageous answers, maybe President Pei was joking with you when you were chatting, saying that these games were designed to dissuade players, or he was being modest, saying that *Game Producer* used 'clumsy marketing'. However, you, who don't have a deep understanding of the game itself, took it seriously!"
"Being able to have so much time to chat with President Pei, and President Pei will joke with you, shows that your relationship is very close. You even took President Pei's jokes seriously, which shows that sometimes you can be a bit too honest..."
"Am I right, President Ma?"
After He An finished speaking, he looked at "Ma Yang" with confidence.
Pei Qian had no doubt that if He An had a five-inch-long beard, he would definitely stroke his beard at this time with a triumphant expression, but he didn't have a beard, so he could only stroke the stubble on his chin, and his face seemed to be written with six big characters "There is only one truth."
Pei Qian didn't know how to answer for a while.
Because an unknown condition was missing, He An's reasoning was completely wrong from the beginning, but for some reason, he came to a correct conclusion in the end...
He did guess Ma Yang's behavioral characteristics and personality traits correctly, and even guessed the iron-clad relationship between Ma Yang and Pei Qian.
The accuracy of this reasoning was surprising.
Moreover, He An's reasoning all started from known conditions, which can be said to be steady and well-founded.
This made people feel even more magical.
Pei Qian couldn't help but sigh: "President He, your reasoning ability is really amazing."
Feeling the sincerity in "Ma Yang's" words, He An couldn't help but smile: "Back then, I also made detective games. This is just my insignificant little specialty, not worth mentioning."
Pei Qian asked: "So, President He thinks I passed the test?"
He An smiled slightly: "If someone else answered like this, I wouldn't waste any more time on him. However, since President Ma is President Pei's close friend and his attitude is so sincere, I have no reason to refuse."
"I will try my best to teach, and it's up to you how much you can understand, President Ma."
Pei Qian: "..."
He never expected that passing the test in the end would still depend on his reputation?
Am I taking advantage of myself?
Pei Qian had an extremely absurd feeling. The whole thing seemed to exude a kind of dark humor from beginning to end.
It seems that the idea of "learning game design" has gone astray from the very beginning, and it is getting more and more off track...
But since he has already reached this point, then let's learn!
Being able to master some game design knowledge can help him avoid some detours when making games in the future, even if he earns less!
He An continued: "President Ma, my time is limited. I can only come to Jingzhou once a month. I don't know how President Ma arranges his time?"
Pei Qian coughed lightly twice: "President He, this is what I'm thinking. It's not easy for you to come to Jingzhou, and you are sharing very valuable knowledge. In order to save your time, this is what I'm thinking. Once a month, a big class, a total of five classes. I will give you 200,000 as a hard work fee for each class. In addition, your round-trip air tickets and expenses in Jingzhou will also be reimbursed!"
This price is the highest price allowed by the system.
At first glance, 200,000 for a class sounds outrageous, but it is actually reasonable.
Many economics professors and big shots are invited to give lectures, and the appearance fee alone is two to three hundred thousand, which is a very normal price.
He An himself is the owner of a game company and has many successful games. Although Mengguo Games is not as glorious as it used to be, He An himself is at least worth hundreds of millions.
In other words, if people don't want to come, it is impossible for them to change their minds for hundreds of thousands.
He An's position in the game industry is much higher than that of ordinary economics professors, and this is not a lecture for many people, but a one-on-one teaching, where you can ask questions and communicate with each other at any time. It is not too much to give 200,000 for one class.
Pei Qian thought that this way, he could spend at least one million before the settlement.
As for what to do with the remaining money... he'll think about it later.
He An nodded with a smile: "Okay, then it's settled."
Although for him, the specific amount of hard work fee is not particularly important, it also represents sincerity.
Two hundred thousand for one class, one million for five classes. He can say that he's not working for nothing.
"Okay, then President Ma, that's it for today. I'm new to Jingzhou, and I plan to take a look around and prepare the teaching content by the way. In this way, next Thursday, which is the 28th, we will start the first class on time."
"As for the subsequent courses, they will be scheduled for the last Thursday of each month."
Pei Qian nodded: "Okay, you can arrange the time."
After seeing He An off, Pei Qian couldn't help feeling a little melancholy.
He didn't know what this big shot would talk about in the first class next week...
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April 23, Saturday.
A group of students who looked young and immature came to the 16th floor of Shenhua Haoyuan under the leadership of Tang Yishu.
After entering the magnificent office building, these students were all trying hard to restrain themselves and not show too much surprise, but they still couldn't help looking around.
Everyone's face was full of suppressed curiosity, and at the same time a little shame.
After all, this magnificent building seemed to be full of successful people in suits and leather shoes, while they were all poor students with empty pockets.
Tang Yishu led everyone to the conference room: "Everyone, please wait here for a while, President Pei should be here later."
"I'll go feed the cat first."
After Tang Yishu left the conference room, everyone began to whisper to each other.
"The working conditions are too good."
"I almost thought this was a TV series set."
"Are all companies like this?"
"What are you thinking! This is Tengda!"
Obviously, among these people, some knew a lot about Tengda's situation, and there were also those who were completely immersed in studying and were very ignorant of information.
"So, what exactly are we management trainees supposed to do?" Someone asked a very pointed question.
No one understood this question, and Tang Yishu couldn't explain it clearly.
Because Pei Qian didn't intend to explain it to her at all.