The next day, upon arriving at the meeting spot, Zhang Tianxing and Gao Ningning saw the real person behind Qiannian Lao Qiang.
Around thirty years old, with a lean face and an intellectual demeanor, he fit their image of a game engineer.
However, upon seeing Zhang Tianxing and Gao Ningning, Qiannian Lao Qiang’s expression immediately changed; he felt he had been careless.
He never expected the people negotiating the acquisition with him to be such individuals. One was a handsome young man, looking quite spirited, but he was far too young; he surely hadn't even graduated from university, his face was still full of youthful bloom.
And the beauty, she was a bit older, but still not yet thirty, at the prime of a woman's life.
To have such a pair come to acquire his game engine made him feel his prior excitement was in vain.
Qiannian Lao Qiang introduced himself to Zhang Tianxing and Gao Ningning, "Hello, I am Lao Qiang, you can call me Li Qiang."
"Hello, this is my boss Zhang Tianxing, I am Gao Ningning, our company is Tianxing Network Company," Gao Ningning introduced.
Li Qiang shook hands with Zhang Tianxing, and after hearing Zhang Tianxing's name, he paused in surprise.
"You're that Zhang Tianxing from the Crayfish Association?"
Zhang Tianxing nodded. Damn it, after all this, his reputation on the internet wasn't even as widespread as the Crayfish Association's. It seemed he was doing rather poorly.
"Li Qiang, we are very interested in your game engine. We plan to launch a game, and we intend to purchase the engine. We also want to hire you as an engineer, responsible for the engine's future maintenance," Zhang Tianxing stated his intentions directly.
It was evident that Li Qiang was somewhat disappointed upon seeing them. Zhang Tianxing decided to get straight to the point, wanting to show the other party their determination and strength in acquiring his engine.
Li Qiang wavered slightly. Zhang Tianxing's direct approach made Li Qiang realize something: Zhang Tianxing was here with genuine sincerity and intent.
"How much can you offer?" Li Qiang bit his lip, wanting to see Zhang Tianxing's offer.
"Our final offer is five hundred thousand, plus we will hire you as an engineer, responsible for the game engine's development and maintenance," Gao Ningning glanced at Zhang Tianxing before stating the figure.
Hearing Gao Ningning's offer of five hundred thousand, Li Qiang's eyes lit up. This amount was very satisfactory to him; five hundred thousand was enough for his family to weather this crisis.
Moreover, they were offering him employment as a professional engineer, which would provide a considerable monthly income.
"How much would the engineer's salary be per month?" Li Qiang asked curiously, wanting to know what Tianxing Network Company could afford.
"We can offer you five thousand a month," Gao Ningning replied. She was also astonished by Zhang Tianxing's generosity; this salary could undoubtedly be considered high, at least no one in Tianxing Network Company was earning that much yet.
This figure directly broke Li Qiang's last line of defense. Zhang Tianxing was showing him immense respect, giving him both face and substance.
Whether it was the purchase price or the salary offer, in this era, these were top-tier, beyond what most people could even imagine.
He hadn't expected Zhang Tianxing to be able to make such an offer directly, and moreover, to be prepared to put all these terms into a contract.
Written in black and white, it seemed Zhang Tianxing had the determination and courage to develop this game.
This was because Li Qiang truly loved games. In the past, he had input every line of code himself, without any compensation, driven only by his passion.
Li Qiang thought for a moment, then slapped his thigh decisively. "Boss Zhang, Director Gao, you are very generous. You have handled things upfront. I accept your terms, I will sell it to you, and I also agree to your employment offer. However, I will need about half a month to complete my handover after I return before I can start working."
"That's perfectly fine, we look forward to a successful cooperation!" Zhang Tianxing immediately extended his hand and clasped Li Qiang's firmly.
Instantly, Li Qiang began to explain his views on games and his professional designs in detail.
Gao Ningning listened attentively. She realized that after Zhang Tianxing signed Li Qiang, he would become the foremost general in Tianxing Network Company's game division. His skills and expertise were unmatched by ordinary people.
This was recruiting a versatile talent, truly excellent.
Thinking this, Li Qiang's face flushed slightly, and he said in a low voice, "Boss Zhang, can the money be transferred first? We have an urgent matter here that requires funds."
Hearing Li Qiang's words, Zhang Tianxing's brow furrowed. He then turned to Li Qiang and said, "We can transfer two hundred thousand to you first, and the rest will be settled according to the contract."
Gao Ningning whispered to Zhang Tianxing, "Boss Zhang, we could also give him fifty thousand first, and the rest later to prevent any unexpected issues."
Zhang Tianxing waved his hand, signaling Gao Ningning to stop. Li Qiang probably desperately needed the money, so he might as well offer more.
This was acceptable. Li Qiang was very satisfied with this outcome, as having these two hundred thousand would allow him to persevere.
After bidding farewell to Zhang Tianxing and Gao Ningning, Li Qiang did not go home but went directly to a local hospital.
His daughter was currently hospitalized with childhood leukemia, and the initial estimated cost was two hundred thousand.
Li Qiang entered the ward. Seeing his lively and adorable daughter, his heart ached in a way that words could not express.
Li Qiang's wife merely gave him a faint glance, her emotions bordering on collapse. "Li Qiang, what about our daughter? We're out of money."
Li Qiang's face flushed as he looked at his wife. "No, listen to me, we have money now. I sold the game engine, they offered me five hundred thousand, and we'll use all of it for our daughter's treatment."
"You sold all your hard work?" Li Qiang's wife looked at him in disbelief. She knew too well how important that game engine was to Li Qiang. She hadn't expected this man to sell his greatest passion for their daughter, and she felt a pang of sympathy for her husband.
"It's more accurate to say that my hard work will be online soon. We'll see what kind of game the company develops then," Li Qiang murmured. "Oh, and they offered me a job, also related to this game engine."
Li Qiang explained the entire situation to his wife in detail, which finally allayed her concerns.
"Husband, you are so brave. You've sacrificed so much for our daughter," Li Qiang's wife said, knowing how difficult the past period had been for her husband, and how he had endured hardships to reach this point.
"Don't worry, I will definitely make you and our daughter happy. I promise what I say," Li Qiang said with full confidence.