Chapter 254 - When It’s Time, the Situation will Change (1/2)

On seeing Boss Pei’s passion, Lin Wan almost forgot what she had come here for. Why did she feel like the game had succeeded, and they were going to have a large-scale celebration?

Both of them entered the guest room, and Pei Qian gestured for Lin Wan to sit down on the couch. Then, he served her tea personally.

That’s how good generals were treated!

Pei Qian was quite satisfied with Bloody Battle Song: The Powerful Version’s current situation. They managed to spend eight million yuan and incur losses. Lin Wan was most likely dealt a hard blow this time, too. Perhaps she would not be able to take the pressure and would soon go home to take over her family business.

These were two pieces of good news!

Indeed, buying Shang Yang Games back then had been the right decision!

However, it was a pity that the game’s rating was low on TPDb. If he could get it above 8.0, he would be able to pay another four hundred thousand yuan worth of bonus.

He could not belittle this sum. What if he ended up being just four hundred thousand yuan from incurring loss?

Of course, Lin Wan and Shang Yang Games were performing extremely well now. Boss Pei was easily content.

Watching Boss Pei personally serve her tea, Lin Wan felt pampered. She took the cup with two hands and sipped her tea, forgetting what she had come here for.

Oh, right. I’m here to report to Boss Pei. Lin Wan briefly explained Shang Yang Games’ current problems.

“Boss Pei, I have come to talk about two main problems.

“First, everyone has been cursing Zhang Zuting’s advertisement. Not only has that advertisement worsened our game’s reputation in the eyes of netizens, but it has also greatly disturbed Zhang Zuting.

“Yesterday, he took the initiative to contact Shang Yang Games’ staff, asking if he could fly down to Jingzhou and re-film the advertisement. What’s more, he was willing to re-film the advertisement without being paid a single cent. “I know that this advertisement was done to attract traditional web-based gamers, but it has affected Zhang Zuting’s reputation. Why not let him re-film a classier advertisement to make it up to him?”

Re-film the advertisement? No way!

Without even thinking about it, Pei Qian shook his head. “There’s no need. I understand Old Zhang’s emotions, but re-filming the advertisement would not resolve the problem.

“The advertisement has already been published. Everyone’s impressions have already been set. We cannot possibly brainwash everyone and erase their memories.

“What’s more, the advertisement’s popularity has earned Old Zhang more new fans. It should not matter that he’s being cursed at by some.”

Lin Wan still felt uncomfortable. “But many people are calling him ‘Zha Zhuti[1]’ on his Weibo profile. He’s finding it extremely difficult to accept being referred to like that.” Pei Qian smiled. “Why does Old Zhang seem so different from before? It’s because he was too well-packaged as an idol. He can’t even tell what young people like nowadays.

“Is he still trying to stick to his old ways and think about how to make a comeback and make a name for himself? Everyone’s referring to him affectionately as Zha Zhuti. They like him. Doesn’t he understand this simple logic?” Lin Wan looked confused. “Huh?”

Boss Pei was making sense. Yet, the person involved did not like it at all!

Pei Qian continued. “Go back and work on Old Zhang’s mindset. Help him to change his worldview. I think ‘Zha Zhuti’ is quite a nice nickname. It sounds affectionate.

“It even sounds appetizing. Young people would like it for sure. If you don’t believe me, look through Zhang Zuting’s Weibo. See if there have been more fans recently. Is he obviously more popular?”.

Lin Wan looked at her phone, confused. “It looks like… he has gotten many more fans. Alright, I’ll go back and talk to him…”

Lin Wan was confused after listening to Pei Qian’s lies. This problem was settled. “The second problem is Bloody Battle Song: The Powerful Version’s figures. You’ve seen them, right…?

Seen

“Although the figures are not ideal, I think it’s still too early to say we’ve failed. I’m prepared to keep an eye on the figures for a week. If they still do not improve after that, we’ll try making some changes.”

Hmm? Try making some changes after a week? What the hell are you making changes for? Isn’t the situation now ideal?

Don’t you dare make any changes!

Pei Qian’s expression became very stern as he said, “Failed? Where have we failed? The rating left behind by paying customers on TPDb was 9.2. That’s an excellent rating! I’ve also browsed a couple of forums. Old players are very satisfied with the current game.

“Tengda Games is using reputation as the main measurement of success now. This game has not failed in any sense. Instead, it’s considered quite a success. It has achieved its aim perfectly.

“It’s not a big deal that it’s not generating any profit now. Cast your eyes further. As long as we have a good reputation, we will make profits one day.”

Lin Wan was conflicted. “Er… that’s true, but… netizens have given the game very low ratings —we only got 4.3.”

Pei Qian sipped his tea and grinned. “They’re just a bunch of Cloud Players who are here to join in the fun. These people have never even played the game. They’re rating the game based on the advertisement alone. Why should we be concerned about them?

“Netizens’ rating of the game is 4.3, but that is mainly because there are very few users on

TPDb at the moment. Many people have misconceptions about Bloody Battle Song: The Powerful Version. The ratings are not exactly accurate.

“We need to have faith that the game will not be buried. Since paying customers are affirming it, we have to persevere. The sun will shine eventually!”

Lin Wan nodded without saying anything.

Hmm, Boss Pei is much more optimistic than I expected.

The netizens’ ratings were bothering Lin Wan, but it did not seem to be a big deal at all to Boss Pei.

Boss Pei smiled subtly. “Haven’t I said it time and time again? Cast your eyes further.

“Bloody Battle Song: The Powerful Version is the culmination of everyone’s hard work. Since we all think that we’ve created a good game, why must we be so concerned about it incurring losses for now?

“Don’t panic and confuse yourself. Don’t make any changes. Keep things as they are.” Lin Wan nodded. Boss Pei was the most thorough!