Chapter 1577 Soliciting Opinions vs. One-Man Rule

Two hours later, Jin Yong summoned several key operations directors to the conference room.

Min Jingchao was about to hold a meeting to finalize the operational modification plan.

Before the meeting began, Jin Yong had already informed the operations directors about the three categories into which Min Jingchao had divided the games operated by Longyu Corporation, and introduced the general direction of modifications for each category.

The direction was set by Min Jingchao, but the specific modification details still had to be completed separately by these operations directors.

Moreover, Min Jingchao also wanted to hear the opinions and suggestions of the operations directors on the modification direction.

"Regarding the new operational plan, you can raise any opinions and suggestions you may have."

"If you feel that the modification plan is detrimental to the game itself, be sure to point it out in a timely manner. Or if you have any supplementary opinions, you can also speak up boldly. Everyone should speak freely and discuss it fully."

Min Jingchao's attitude was very humble, which surprised all the operations directors.

You see, Min Jingchao had dealt with Longyu Corporation when he was at Tianhuo Studio.

At that time, the impression Min Jingchao left on the personnel he interacted with was that he was relatively domineering and autocratic. It was rare for the things he decided to be changed, and he wouldn't even make the slightest concession!

Unexpectedly, Min Jingchao's attitude today was very friendly, and he even wanted to solicit everyone's opinions?

This made all the operations directors a little unbelievable!

They wondered if Min Jingchao's attitude of soliciting opinions was genuine or just a facade.

But since Min Jingchao had given them the opportunity to speak, the operations directors raised their hands one after another, expressing their opinions.

The first operations director to speak was obviously prepared. He said bluntly: "In the plan, many games that have completely lost hope still need to be drastically modified. Does this really make sense?"

"These games are either completely outdated, or the game itself has irreversible flaws!"

"Modifying these games will incur huge labor costs, and even after the modifications, it's unlikely that they will generate good returns. In my opinion, it's better to maintain the original plan, quickly squeeze out their potential, and then abandon them!"

"With these modification efforts, we might as well concentrate resources and redevelop a new game!"

As soon as this was said, many of the other operations directors expressed their agreement.

Min Jingchao smiled and shook his head: "We can't think about it that way!"

"The game industry is a creative industry. For a game, configuration and graphics are certainly very important, determining the player's first impression. But ultimately, the soul of the game is its gameplay and rules!"

"Many newly released games, after a year of hard work in research and development, are in dire straits after launch, and after three months of major modifications, they become a flop. This is mainly because there are problems with the game's gameplay and operational thinking. No matter how good the graphics are, they can't save it!"

"Many evergreen games, despite having graphics that are two or three years behind the times, still have a high level of popularity, and even their popularity can be perfectly sustained. This is because they chose the right gameplay and operational thinking."

"In that case, it is possible for old games to have a second spring through appropriate modifications!"

"I think the crux of Longyu Corporation's current problem is not the amount of resources or the size of the game library."

"In terms of resources, Longyu Corporation is already a top channel provider in China, with no shortage of games, let alone good games."

"In that case, what difference does it make to have one more game or one less game? What difference does it make to earn a little more money or a little less money?"

"The crux of Longyu Corporation lies in the operational thinking of the entire company! Excessive eagerness for quick success and instant benefits, excessive reliance on data! They only know how to fixate on data, but rarely seriously analyze the needs of players from a designer's perspective, and rarely seriously analyze the characteristics of the game itself!"

"So, this is not just about extending the lives of a few games that are about to die, nor is it about completing some heaven-defying feat, but about gradually reversing this wrong operational philosophy through these few games!"

"When there's a problem with a game, we can't just give up and let it rot. We have to prescribe the right medicine!"

"What if two or three of the games are successfully revived, and their popularity gradually rises? Wouldn't that be a profit?"

"Even if all the changes fail, we can accumulate valuable experience. If we don't use games that are about to die as experiments, are we going to use games that are currently making money as experiments?"

Min Jingchao's point of view obviously successfully persuaded the operations director who raised the question. He nodded and kept silent.

Min Jingchao turned his gaze to a director who wanted to say something but hesitated, and signaled with his eyes for him to express his thoughts.

The director stood up and said, "I didn't expect you to give such a modification plan for the first category of games."

"I thought you would be like *gog* or *Bullet Marks 2*..."

Min Jingchao smiled slightly: "Do you think I would forcibly change these games into a conscientious charging model?"

"Of course not!"

"As a game operator, the most important thing is to analyze specific issues specifically. Each game has its own characteristics, and a single move affects the whole body. We can't just make changes randomly without thinking!"

"These games are very popular and have a large number of players, and among these players, there are many who have already made large amounts of recharge consumption in the game."

"The internal game is already a close and rigorous ecosystem. If we rashly disrupt this system, it will be very harmful to the players!"

"For this type of game, we need to proceed gradually. It may take several versions, or even a year or two, to transform them from a relatively extreme environment into a better one!"

"So, this matter cannot be rushed. Although I am more supportive of Tengda's long-term, conscientious operation model, I will not make the mistake of prescribing the wrong remedy."

Next, several other operations directors raised their questions, and Min Jingchao answered them patiently one by one.

These were all experienced operations directors, and they already had preconceived operational concepts in their minds. These deeply rooted operational concepts naturally conflicted with Min Jingchao's views.

Min Jingchao easily persuaded them through the operational concepts he learned at Tengda, as well as his successful experience in *gog* and *Bullet Marks 2*.

Jin Yong sighed: "I didn't expect you to explain these issues so patiently. If it were me, I might have directly forced them to execute it!"

Min Jingchao smiled with a hint of fatigue: "We need to discuss it first, unify our thinking, and then the subsequent work will be easier to carry out!"

"Otherwise, if the work is arranged, everyone agrees on the surface, but doesn't cooperate in private and can't execute it properly, wouldn't that be a waste of time?"

"Even at Tengda, when President Pei assigns work, each director can raise questions at any time, and President Pei will answer them patiently."

"Unless it's some issues that are temporarily inconvenient to reveal and require the director to comprehend on their own, President Pei will refuse to answer."

"President Pei's consistent attitude on this is that there's no need to be afraid of questioning and discussion. Only through constant questioning and discussion will the truth gradually emerge!"

"President Pei can maintain a gentle style of doing things, so what qualifications do I have to engage in one-man rule?"

As soon as President Pei was mentioned, everyone in the conference room, including Min Jingchao, showed expressions of worship on their faces.

If President Pei were here, it is estimated that the people present would not raise any questions, but would strictly follow President Pei's requirements to execute.

But according to Min Jingchao, although President Pei's insights and abilities in most fields are higher than everyone else, he still attaches great importance to listening to the opinions of others.

Perhaps only a leader as excellent as President Pei can cultivate subordinates as excellent as Min Jingchao!

As the meeting progressed here, all the modification plans were basically approved.

Each operations director received their own tasks. According to Min Jingchao's requirements, they would each produce an operational plan and then hold a meeting to discuss the new plans.

After assigning the tasks, Min Jingchao continued: "The plan meetings will be held later. Now, let's move on to the next topic!"

"Regarding workflow."

"I require all departments and individuals that have business dealings with Tengda's cooperation department to use our Tengda's latest office software, Ars!"

"Everyone can slowly study the basic functions of this office software after returning. But let me first explain a few requirements."

"This software will count the number of work-related messages sent after work hours. If too many work-related messages are sent, it will automatically issue a public criticism and send a copy to me!"

"The directors must pay special attention to the way the process is handled. If the task is not released according to the process, then the responsibility lies not with the employees, but with the directors!"

"With this office software, you must strictly abide by the time to go to and from work as stipulated by the office software! You can't arrive early or leave late. This card-punching list is the most standard requirement for employees."

"If employees are found to be arriving early or leaving late, or even continuing to work after card-punching, the penalty will be doubled and they must be severely punished!"

As soon as this was said, the directors present expressed their surprise.

"Ah, this... isn't this not very good?"

"Isn't this too inflexible! What if some employees are at a critical juncture in their work and don't want to disconnect, and accidentally leave a little late?"

"Yes, our company has always implemented a flexible work system. Many employees often don't arrive at the company until after 10 a.m. If the time is set so rigidly, I'm afraid many people will not be able to adapt!"

"In my opinion, why don't we proceed gradually, first give everyone a month to gradually adapt to this schedule, and then slowly change it?"

Min Jingchao said decisively: "No!"

"My plan is to see results within two weeks! There's no time to gradually adapt over a month!"

"You can raise any opinions on the operational plan, and you can compromise on non-principled issues. But there is no room for negotiation on the issue of working hours and workflows!"

"Anyone who dares not to comply must be dealt with in accordance with the regulations, and there will be no leniency!"

Min Jingchao's seriousness made the operations directors look at each other in dismay.

Sure enough, Min Jingchao's kind face just now was all an act. This is his true face!

Once they encounter matters of principle, these Tengda directors are more stubborn than the most stubborn bull, and no one can persuade them!

The atmosphere in the conference room gradually became tense, and Jin Yong coughed lightly twice: "Now that things have been said so clearly, why don't you hurry up and execute them? Explain everything clearly to your subordinates. No one can arrive early or leave late. You must strictly follow the regulations of this software to punch the clock. If there are any problems, you will be held accountable, understand?"

The directors nodded one after another, and then left the conference room.

After everyone had left, Jin Yong lowered his voice and said, "Brother Min, I can see that you're here to make a big reform!"

"However, I have to give you a heads-up in advance."

"These directors are easy to deal with. The hard-to-deal-with people are above."

Obviously, Jin Yong was alluding to Director Ding.

Min Jingchao smiled easily: "Don't worry! If he dares to step in and stop me, I will naturally have a way to deal with him!"