Chapter 1167: Searching For A Scapegoat
After finalizing the plan for each set of meal plan, Jiang Yuan could not help but feel emotional. “It’s really expensive.”
Previously, Tengda had also made some more expensive equipment, such as Fully-Automated Bickering and smart fitness drying rack.
However, the price was far from this simulation equipment.
This was still the result after Boss Pei lowered the price as much as possible according to his usual style.
What’s more, even if they bought this equipment, it would not be the end. Players would also need a high-end computer, three monitors, a long ring screen, a fish screen monitor, or VR gla.s.ses.
It would probably cost at least seven to eight thousand yuan to get three narrow 2K monitors.
Based on this calculation, a set of satisfying equipment from Team Zero would probably cost about 30,000 yuan.
w.a.n.g Xiaobin explained, “There’s no way about it being expensive. That’s the reasonable price of the equipment.”
“At this price, we actually don’t make much money. This is only because Tengda can make money from games. Other manufacturers cannot achieve this price.”
“In order to get a good experience, the steering wheel’s disc, the straight base, and the pedals must not be vague.”
“It’s actually very simple to reduce the price. Make the steering wheel into a gear, the disc into plastic, and it can be reduced to more than a thousand yuan. Make the pedals in plastic with springs. 500 yuan should be about the same. However, this way, the game experience will definitely be greatly discounted.”
“The simulator takes up a lot of s.p.a.ce. Since I’ve bought it, I have to pursue the best gaming experience.”
“Of course, if players feel that it’s too expensive, they can also buy the steering wheels on the market that are priced at two to three thousand yuan. Then, they can only spend a hundred yuan on a special console from us. They can also play ‘Safe and Civilized Driving’.”
“However, if we want to do an external design, we have to do our best. We cannot make a cheap version. That would affect Tengda’s reputation. What’s more, people who really understand the industry would understand that our plan is already very cheap. Compared to foreign plans, the price is at least cut in half.”
“What’s more, this equipment would be perfectly compatible with our game. We can also provide home installation services like the smart fitness drying rack. On the whole, it would be very worth it.”
Chang You nodded. “Understood.”
“I’ll decide on the general plan this way. I’ve already noted down some key points. Next, I’ll look for professionals in this field and then look for the corresponding manufacturers to see if there’s anything to improve on this plan.”
“I’ll contact you immediately if there’s any progress. Let’s keep in contact.”
Ye Zhizhou and w.a.n.g Xiaobin nodded. “Of course.”
Shang Yang Games and Otto Technologies often worked together. Previously, the Fitness Battle and smart fitness drying rack were produced after close communication. They were already very proficient in this aspect.
w.a.n.g Xiaobin’s plan was done in a hurry. There would definitely be some shortcomings. Chang You had to consult some professionals and repeatedly consider the final state of the equipment before he could finalize it.
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At the same time, Tengda Games was already developing Eternal Reincarnation.
After two months of acc.u.mulation, the design details of Eternal Reincarnation were very clear. Everyone knew what they had to do, so they entered the state of mind very quickly.
Since it was downloadable content, most of the game resources were used to recreate the original scenes in the game. There was no need to make additional scenes. This way, the development time would be greatly shortened.
Hu Xianbin estimated that they should be able to complete the new mechanism that Boss Pei requested in a month. They will be officially released in two months.
As for what Tengda Games would do after the downloadable content ‘Eternal Reincarnation’ was released?
He was not sure, but he would ask Boss Pei when the time came.
On the other hand, Min Jingchao was still working on GOG’s daily development and maintenance as usual.
Hu Xianbin put down the work in his hand temporarily and came to Min Jingchao’s work desk. He pulled a chair and sat down. Then, he lowered his voice and said, “The selection for the outstanding employee this time is on Friday, which is tomorrow. Do you know?”
Min Jingchao nodded, confused. “I know.”
Hu Xianbin said, “Then, don’t you have any thoughts?”
Min Jingchao was even more confused now. After some thought, he said, “I… should have some ideas?”
Hu Xianbin sighed softly. “Isn’t that obvious? We’re both high-risk people who get the best employee award!”
Min Jingchao suddenly realized something.
Oh, so that was what he meant!
His expression instantly became serious. “That’s right! I haven’t thought about this before. Now that you mention it, the problem is indeed very serious!”
Outstanding employee was an honor and a reward, but many people in Tengda, especially the person-in-charge, did not want this reward.
For example, Zhang Yuan, who had been in charge of Fish-Catching Internet Cafe and ROF’s computer-installation business, and Chang You, who had been in charge of Otto Technologies.
That was because the industry they were in was their favorite industry. However, after getting the best employee award, they had to take the Dream Fund to another industry. They had to leave.
Zhang Yuan had no choice but to give up on the ROF Computer-Installation that he liked and give Fish-Catching Internet Cafe to Xiao Peng. Then, he would be in charge of DGE E-Sports Club and Tengda’s E-Sports Department.
On the other hand, Chang You was much more crafty. He took advantage of the loopholes and stayed in Otto Technologies.
However, the problem was that Boss Pei had already said last time that he would not make use of the loopholes again. People who obtained outstanding employees in the future could not do that anymore.
On the other hand, Hu Xianbin and Min Jingchao were obviously high-risk people who had obtained outstanding employees.
Hu Xianbin had already been the chief designer for a long time in the core Tengda Games department. Mission and Choice had also achieved great success. He was the first to bear the brunt under the premise that Huang Sibo had already been an outstanding employee once.
Min Jingchao had always been the person-in-charge of GOG. GOG had been developing smoothly during this period, while IOI was deteriorating. The credit could not be ignored.
However, both of them were obviously very satisfied with their current jobs. They did not want to get the Dream Fund to “explore”.
Min Jingchao pondered for a moment and said, “But there’s nothing we can do.”
“This is the company’s rule. We cannot let Boss Pei change his mind.”
“Chang You had already exploited this loophole once before. Boss Pei had already blocked this loophole.”
“Unless… we can find a new loophole.”
Hu Xianbin lowered his voice. “I didn’t think of a loophole, but I thought of another way. What’s more, it’s more feasible than looking for loopholes in the rules.”
Min Jingchao’s eyes lit up. “Oh? Tell me, what is it?”
Hu Xianbin put on an unfathomable expression. “Look for… scapegoats.”
Min Jingchao: “Hm?”
Hu Xianbin looked around, afraid that he would be discovered. “It’s actually very simple. We just have to think of a way for others to get first place for the outstanding employee, right?”
“Think about it. Who had the best chance of obtaining second place for the outstanding employee?”
Min Jingchao suddenly realized something. “Brother Bao!”
Hu Xianbin smiled and nodded. “That’s right.”
According to their contributions, Hu Xianbin, Min Jingchao, and Bao Xu had a chance to compete for outstanding employees.
In that case, wouldn’t Hu Xianbin and Min Jingchao be safe as long as Bao Xu was placed first?
No matter whether he obtained second and went for a tour or third place, he did not have to leave the games department. How good would that be?
Hu Xianbin continued, “What’s more, this is a win-win situation!”
“Both of us don’t want to leave the games department. Brother Bao doesn’t want to go on a holiday. Wouldn’t it be perfect if Brother Bao were to get the Dream Fund and one of us were to go on a holiday?”
After a moment of silence, Min Jingchao said, “It’s not perfect. It would be best if we don’t get outstanding employees, and Brother Bao travels.”
“An Outstanding employee event without Brother Bao traveling has no soul!”
Hu Xianbin nodded. “Alright, I think so too.”
“I’ll feel like something is missing if Brother Bao doesn’t travel.”
“I will not consider Brother Bao as long as there are other suitable candidates.”
“However, the problem is that there are no suitable candidates now. If Brother Bao does not become the first, one of us will definitely leave the games department.”
Min Jingchao agreed. “Hmm… alright. It looks like I have no choice but to push Brother Bao out to cover for myself.”
“Then… what should we do?”
Hu Xianbin said, “That’s very simple.”
“Brother Bao has worked hard at the snack market this time. Zhang Yahui even praised him during the television interview. Many people would definitely vote for him and hope that he would go on a holiday.”
“However, everyone would definitely work hard to keep his votes in second place.”
“We’ll find someone to gather information in advance so that everyone would not vote first.”
“When Brother Bao is basically in second place, and there is a small gap between you and me, we will arrange for these votes to be thrown at Brother Bao in advance!”
“The gap is not big to begin with. For all we know, we only need a few dozen votes to turn the situation around and push Brother Bao to first place.”
Min Jingchao nodded. “Sure, your idea seems to be feasible!”
“The only problem is… it would be a little difficult to persuade so many people to give up watching the traditional scene of ‘Brother Bao traveling’.”
Hu Xianbin said, “That’s right. This is the only difficult part of the plan. However, based on our relations.h.i.+p with the other department heads, we can play two more cards. Let’s say how tired Brother Bao is now, and how much he doesn’t want to travel anymore. We should be able to get some support.”
“We might not be able to succeed. It would be awkward if the votes were too far apart and could not be caught up.”
“However, all in all, it’s worth a try.”
After some consideration, Min Jingchao nodded. “Indeed, it’s worth a try!”
“There’s nothing we can do if we fail, but what if we succeed?”
“Let’s split up and try our best to persuade more people to vote for Brother Bao!”