Chapter 1499 Settlement

[Wealth Conversion System 2.0]

[Host: Pei Qian]

[Surplus Conversion Ratio 1000:1, Loss Conversion Ratio 10:1]

[Settlement in progress...]

[Re-evaluating fixed asset value...]

[System Funds: 1.22 million + 34.11 million + 15 million (↓9.67 million)]

[Fixed Assets: 341.08 million]

[Infrastructure Projects: 1.5 billion]

[Click to expand details of fixed assets and infrastructure projects]

Pei Qian didn't bother clicking on the fixed asset details. Tengda hadn't really bought any buildings this cycle. Sloth Apartments had shifted to a rent-to-buy model, which wouldn't be reflected in fixed assets.

The fixed asset situation was largely the same as the previous cycle, with a slight increase.

The infrastructure project was Tengda's headquarters under construction, converted into a fixed amount in the system funds at a ratio of 100:1.

Pei Qian had been in a good mood, but seeing the specific numbers, he couldn't stay calm.

"Wait, I risked everything to drop the system funds to 1.22 million, and it only decreased by a little over 9 million? Wasn't the initial system funds for this period a whopping 60 million? Where did such a high initial amount go?"

"60 million - 1.22 million - 34.11 million - 15 million… Okay, the system didn't miscalculate; I'm just an idiot."

Pei Qian almost shut down on the spot.

He'd been relying on fixed assets to burn money, and now he was finally reaping the bitter fruit!

He did have 60 million in initial system funds, but with over 300 million in fixed assets and a headquarters building costing over a billion, even with the low conversion ratio, it added up and significantly reduced the upper limit of losses.

But there was no choice; he would have to take it one step at a time!

Actually, Pei Qian had already restrained himself with the headquarters building. Many giant companies' buildings cost 3 billion, 5 billion, or even tens of billions of dollars for foreign giants.

But Tengda's situation was special because those headquarters buildings were mostly in prime locations in first-tier cities, where land prices were very high. Tengda's building was in Jingzhou's old industrial zone, where land prices were very cheap, and there were some preferential policies.

After restraining himself, he spent 1.5 billion, which even saved Pei Qian 15 million. If he had spent 3 billion, Pei Qian probably wouldn't have been able to lose money at all.

He had been ambitious when he decided to spend a lot of money to build the building, but now seeing the final result, he felt a little regret.

It wasn't very cost-effective!

The system screen continued to scroll.

[Settlement in progress...]

[Wealth conversion in progress...]

[System Funds: 1.22 million + 34.11 million + 15 million (↓9.67 million)]

[Fixed Assets: 341.08 million]

[Infrastructure Projects: 1.5 billion]

[Personal Wealth: 5.19 million (↑970,000 x 110%)]

[Reaching a wealth conversion value of over 800,000 each cycle will grant a mysterious reward *with significant impact* (currently available)]

[Current incomplete project: Zoo project, must be officially open to the public next cycle.]

Seeing this personal wealth, Pei Qian couldn't help but chuckle.

Luckily, I'm one step ahead!

His personal wealth should have been hovering around 3.7 million, but Pei Qian could now earn extra money!

Including the income from Ruan, the Wind Wanderer skin in GoG, Boss Pei earned about tens to hundreds of thousands a month in extra money from Tengda, and most importantly, he received a bonus from *Bullet Mark 2*, over 400,000!

*Bullet Mark 2* had just launched, and the number of players wasn't particularly high yet. The bonuses should become even greater in the future, and there would be bonuses every month.

Compared to that, the money converted by the system wasn't even a large sum.

"Hmph, see, even without the money converted by your system, I can earn enough to buy a villa on my own!"

"If you system keeps screwing me over, I won't bother thinking about how to lose money anymore. I'll leave it to fate and focus on earning extra money!"

"Hmm… I should collect the mysterious reward first."

After gloating for a bit, Pei Qian decided that he should still collect the reward first.

[Mysterious Reward: Super double the initial funds for the next stage.]

[Initial funds increased to: 200 million.]

"Huh?"

Pei Qian's eyes lit up at that moment, and he forgot all about his previous complaints about the system.

An initial funding of 60 million wasn't very interesting, but if it was 200 million, then they could have a good chat!

Because fixed assets and infrastructure projects alone already accounted for about 50 million, losing all of the initial 60 million would only result in a loss of 10 million, converting into 1 million of personal wealth.

But with 200 million, losing it all could be converted into… 15 million!

Thinking of this, Pei Qian suddenly became excited again.

Sorry, system, I misunderstood you earlier!

Pei Qian thought that the little bit of extra money he was earning really wasn't worth the system's attention.

But in any case, with a combination of exploiting the system and earning extra money, his personal wealth had reached over 5 million!

Not only that, but there would be a continuous stream of bonuses from *Bullet Mark 2* in the future. Not to mention that Pei Qian actually had two apartments.

For Pei Qian, it was already considered a success because his initial goal was just to get a big villa to live in, and he didn't want anything else.

With the amount of money he had now, there wouldn't be any big problems with buying a villa to live in in Jingzhou.

Even considering the subsequent renovations and furniture, the future bonuses from *Bullet Mark 2* could cover it.

Pei Qian had thought that he could almost slack off, but seeing that the initial amount for this cycle was actually 200 million, he suddenly had the idea of making one last big score.

Look, wouldn't it be great if he could make a profit of 15 million all at once!

Pei Qian suddenly became motivated again. He had to make the system bleed a lot!

The system screen continued to scroll, loading the information for the next cycle.

[Next Settlement: 10 months later]

[Replenishing system funds, target amount: 200 million]

[System funds of 200 million being replenished...]

[System funds replenished]

[System Funds: 200 million + 34.11 million + 15 million]

[Fixed Assets: 341.08 million]

[Infrastructure Projects: 1.5 billion]

[Personal Wealth: 5.19 million]

[Permanent Reward Details: Click to expand]

[Current incomplete project: Zoo project, must be officially open to the public next cycle.]

The permanent reward details were actually things like a 10% increase in conversion amount, 50% of the initial system funds can be used for charity, a mysterious reward can be obtained if the wealth conversion value reaches over 800,000, and increasing the profit margin by spending personal wealth. They were the same as before, so the system automatically minimized them. Pei Qian could click to view them when he wanted to.

With the settlement completed again, Pei Qian felt comfortable.

He felt like a bright future was coming!

"Well, the goal for this month is to arrange the main industries that need to be arranged first, and then retreat to write the thesis in peace."

"As always, I'll decide on the matters of the game department first."

"Considering that I can almost take a good rest after this round, I must prove this time that I can also lose money by making games!"

Now, Pei Qian's obsession with the game department was no longer about losing or making money. After all, he had found various other ways to lose money.

His obsession was, why can't I make a failed game? This is completely unreasonable!

Even *Bullet Mark 2* made money, which was outrageous.

Of course, the result of *Bullet Mark 2* was good.

But the arrival of a new cycle meant that the three troublesome hard bones of Tengda Games, Shang Yang Games, and Chihang Studio had to be gnawed on again.

Fortunately, Pei Qian had learned from his mistakes and thought of new methods.

If he could lose money through the game department this time, it would be a complete success, drawing a perfect ending to his money-losing career!

If the game department still couldn't lose money and still made a bloody profit… then… it would also be a perfect ending, drawing a perfect ending for Boss Pei, the era-defining game designer.

"I'll go to Chihang Studio first, and then consider Tengda Games and Shang Yang Games."

"After all, the situation at Chihang Studio is special. I can go there first to look for inspiration."

Pei Qian felt that there was an order of priority for gnawing on these three hard bones. Chihang Studio came first.

Because Chihang Studio was relatively independent, Lin Wan might have her own ideas. Pei Qian had to focus on guiding them and couldn't force them to make a certain game.

As for Tengda Games and Shang Yang Games, he had much more freedom and could manipulate them however he wanted.

Once he had arranged all the industries for this cycle, Pei Qian could consider writing his thesis in peace, and then exploit the system for over ten million in one go, and live a happy life from then on.

Thinking of this, Pei Qian immediately set off, preparing to go to Chihang Studio!

…

…

March 1st, Friday.

Pei Qian arrived at Chihang Studio.

"Boss Pei! You've come at the right time. They're all in the meeting room discussing the new game. They're arguing and haven't reached a conclusion at all. Please go and give them some guidance!"

The receptionist at Chihang Studio also knew Boss Pei. Seeing Boss Pei was like seeing a relative.

Pei Qian was very happy. Oh, what perfect timing!

Perfect, let me see what kind of new game you guys are going to make?

Arriving at the meeting room, Lin Wan, Cai Jiadong, and other main designers were all there, but they were a little蔫, and the atmosphere wasn't particularly lively.

Obviously, everyone had just gone through several rounds of brainstorming, and their brains were emptied after the storm, but the storm didn't produce any results, so they were in this state.

Seeing Boss Pei, everyone's faces showed a surprised expression of "the savior has arrived."

"Oh, Boss Pei!"

"That's great, Boss Pei, please sit down!"

"Boss Pei, please give us some guidance!"

Lin Wan immediately cleared the middle seat for Pei Qian. Pei Qian reluctantly sat down, saying to himself, "Hehe."

These people at Chihang Studio are still too kind. You can know a person's face but not their heart. They don't know that I'm actually a bad guy!

Hmph, watch me make a game that doesn't make money this time with one operation!

Of course, I won't let you lose too badly. Barely recouping the costs will be enough.

Pei Qian was brewing a killing intent in his heart, but on the surface, he was still smiling kindly, "What kind of game are you planning to make this time?"

Lin Wan said, "Boss Pei, we're planning to make a game related to clothing!"

"Clothing, food, housing, and transportation. Tengda has already been involved in the latter three parts. Only the 'clothing' field hasn't been attempted yet."

"I think that since Chihang Studio specializes in the VR game direction, it has a natural advantage in the 'clothing' field. This task is naturally our responsibility!"

"Moreover, *Property Management Simulator* and the establishment of the Real-World Service Department, including the connection between *Safe and Civilized Driving* and real-world car companies, have raised the role of games, established connections with real-world companies, and effectively improved people's lives."

"I think this is one of the main directions for the future development of games, and it is the goal I will strive for!"