Chapter 41 Preparations
He Chen and Luo Hao returned to school. There were more than ten days left at this time. There were only a few school staff in such a large school, and some students who came to the school in advance to prepare for the postgraduate entrance examination and doctoral entrance examination.
The two returned to the dormitory, and Zhou Zhe and Zhuang Bufan were already waiting for them in the dormitory.
"Oh, you guys came so early!"
After a year back, there seemed to be some changes in everyone. Luo Hao greeted the two with a smile.
Zhuang Bufan grabbed a large bag of snacks and handed them to He Chen and Luo Hao, saying, "You can try some local specialties in my hometown... We just came yesterday. By the way, He Chen, is it going to make a big move again when we ask us to come this time?"
Zhuang Bufan's eyes flashed with brilliance, and the fat on his face trembled excitedly.
He Chen took the snacks and it seemed to be a snack made of rice and flour. He pinched them and tasted them. They were crispy, soft and refreshing, quite sweet and delicious.
"There is no big move. I just need to discuss some things with Ye Jun, and there is still a task to you."
Zhou Zhe nodded. Although he didn't have much time to spend with his family this time, it was the happiest year he had ever lived.
"About the server, I think it's time for us to buy ourselves an independent large server. During the New Year, especially after you release a new comic, traffic began to surge again, and I feel that the browsing speed has become slower."
"Yeah, OK!"
Regarding Zhou Zhe's proposal, He Chen nodded and agreed. Since he had set up scheduled releases before, he also accompanied his family during the Chinese New Year and had never paid attention to the website, so he did not know about the subtle changes.
"By the way, He Chen, the submission system has been opened, and some submissions have been made during the Chinese New Year." Zhuang Bufan interrupted.
Regarding the submission review part, He Chen gave it to him.
"Oh?" He Chen was shocked. This was good news.
What does it mean to contribute?
It means that he is no longer the only one who draws comics. More people like comics, more people yearn for comics, and more people see the value of comics!
"How is it?" He Chen said with concern.
Zhuang Bufan frowned and shook his head: "The painting is so bad, and there is no story."
"Well, it's good to have a submission, which means that some people want to draw comics, which is a good phenomenon. Don't undermine the author's enthusiasm. As long as there is no outdated content, pass it and let the market test it to promote the author's improvement step by step."
He had expected this incident. Even if he had some older fan groups, he could not conceal the fact that the average age was low, after all, that was his goal.
And children may not even understand basic painting, but rely on their temporary interest to draw the things in their minds. How good can they be?
However, these children are seeds. What He Chen has to do now is to keep this interest in order to keep it going. Only in this way can he keep making progress. One day, perhaps the future great god will be born from them!
"clear."
The next day, the four of them came to Tiange. The office area, which was still scattered last year, suddenly became much more lively.
"Teacher Xiao He, it's so early!"
"Teacher Xiao He, I'm looking forward to the stars and the moon finally waiting for you. What game will be played this time?"
He Chen was particularly warmly welcomed as soon as he arrived, and they were asking about the game, while those who didn't know He Chen asked about He Chen's identity from his seniors around him.
After knowing that He Chen is the master of creating "Pokemon", he immediately cast an extremely eager look, and someone even came to sign the autograph.
He smacked his lips and looked at the energetic people, and felt that some people spent their days, and their favorite thing was to not work and get their salary for nothing, but the people here seemed to have clocks on fire - they couldn't stop at all, as if they were letting them rest, and they were abused.
People around him poured tea and brought water, and respected He Chen as a guest. It was not until Ye Jun came over that he rescued He Chen.
After returning to the office, closing the door and isolating the employees' expectant eyes outside the door, Ye Jun said to He Chen with disgust: "I have never received such treatment, these guys!"
"Haha!" He Chen smiled and several people sat down one after another.
"Xiao He, you are not going to the Three Treasures Palace for nothing. Haven't you discussed it on the phone before? What's going on today?" Ye Jun asked strangely, and then asked Yang Xin to take out a stack of information and hand it over to He Chen.
The information contains Tiange's current strength and some plans for this year. These contents have been discussed with He Chen, and now they have been sorted out for him to take a look.
"According to your suggestions, we are planning to start recruiting and expanding people this year, establishing mobile games, web games, online games, console games, PC games and other departments..."
As a veteran handheld game company, Tiange has no involvement in other games except handheld games.
He Chen’s goal is not to satisfy his handheld game company, and "Pokemon" still has countless potential that has not been discovered, so it is a waste not to develop it.
The two had communication before the New Year. Although Ye Jun felt that it was too big to create so many departments, it was a bit inappropriate, but he was eventually convinced by He Chen.
"Mobile games, web games are the simplest. Our development department can set up a few people. The mobile game, web game version of "Pokemon" can be roughly launched at the end of the month; while online games, console games, PC games, etc. are more troublesome. Console games and PC games are OK. Our development department is strong enough to deal with it, which is nothing more than a platform transplant. However, online games do not have high requirements for game development capabilities, but they have very high requirements for subsequent maintenance and operation. Our personnel reserves are insufficient, so I am recruiting people."
Ye Jun told He Chen about the recent incident. Speaking of which, He Chen is now his boss.
"Well, I won't interfere in the game department. As long as I meet my requirements, you can do whatever you like. In terms of recruiting people, you can also target some big game companies to poach people. As long as you think it's worth the price, even if you offer it! We are not short of money - the profit on the website is no less than your game company!"
Ye Jun smacked his lips, and he also heard about the profits of the website. I remember that when I first heard He Chen's detailed report, his chin was almost dislocated.
His grandmother, I work hard to get up early and go to bed late, and only make so much money after half a year. You guys are good. You draw a comic every day and don’t have to do anything, and the money will flow into your bag.
"I'm here this time, there's another thing."
"What's the matter?" Ye Jun pricked up his ears. Since He Chen came to find him, it must be related to him. But the game is just like this. Everything is going according to the plan. What else do you need to do?
"I need you guys who made the Pokemon game cutscenes last time!"
"Want them? What do you do?" Ye Jun was puzzled.
"Set up a new department!" He Chen said.
"...Do you want to be independent and specialize in creating game cutscenes? But there is no need to set up a department specifically."
"No!"
He Chen shook his head and said, "I want to set up an animation department to make comics into animation!"
Anime, animation, and comics are never separated.
Zhuang Bufan suddenly made a suggestion: "He Chen, don't Yanjing have some animation companies? Why don't you let them produce them? Or directly acquire them?"
There are animation companies in this world, but they are all full of educational significance and rough production. Most of them are children's stage plays performed in strange clothes, just like the shadow of childhood "Aerial Baby".
He Chen gave Zhuang Bufan a blank look: "Can you rest assured to let them make my "Pokemon"?"
Zhuang Bufan thought about it, and without waiting for He Chen to say more, he gave up this idea.
All comics have to be subsidized, so how popular can animations be?
If you don’t have money to make money, you won’t be able to invest money. If you don’t invest money, how can you make excellent comics?
He Chen was also very worried about the level of those people - those with strength are all going to play games, movies, and TV, and then will they waste their time here?
The game animations I made last time were very good. Although they were all done according to He Chen’s requirements, they were very good at understanding what He Chen needed to express.
Instead of using a group of people who are worried, it is better to use them. At least everyone knows the root of the problem and is familiar with each other. When making it, it will be more in line with He Chen's wishes.
"...Okay, you're the boss anyway!" Ye Jun compromised, "But we have to take care of our game cutscenes."
Chapter completed!