Chapter 1359: Connections Is Key!

Min Jingchao immediately understood. It was Bao Xu!

No wonder Zhou Muyan said he had met him once!

Min Jingchao heard that when Tengda developed Ocean Stronghold, they had organized a cohesion event in Guangzhou and visited Sun Strike Studios. They must have met at that time.

Of course, Bao Xu was just an ordinary employee back then. He was very inconspicuous. Zhou Muyan might not have noticed him. Saying that was more of a courtesy.

However, what they were talking about was too scary. What did they mean by half price?

Seeing that Min Jingchao was stunned, Sun Xi instantly exploded with a strong desire to survive. “Ahem, Boss Zhou, that’s not good, right!”

“We feel bad for making you owe us such a huge favor just to go out and play! Why don’t we choose an alternative? I think the alternative is quite good!”

Zhou Muyan shook his head. “Sigh, that’s not right. The alternatives are the alternatives. Since the original plan doesn’t have a budget problem now, what’s the point of the alternatives?”

“Given my relationship with Boss Pei, there’s no need for us to be so distant.”

“What’s more, Bao Xu said over the phone that this is also to repay a favor from Jingchao previously.”

“Didn’t you say it yourself? You’re very interested in Suffering Travels. At the same time, you have to go through thick and thin with the other employees.”

“Isn’t the current solution perfect?”

Min Jingchao and Sun Xi were speechless, not knowing what to say.

Finished. All the excuses that he had used before had been strung together by Boss Zhou!

There was no reason not to go now!

Zhou Muyan waved his hand. “Alright, this matter has been resolved perfectly. You don’t have to worry about registration. I’ll apply for it all at once. Continue working hard and develop Bullet Hole 2.”

“Go!”

Min Jingchao and Sun Xi walked out of Zhou Muyan’s office in a daze and returned to their desks, stunned.

Finished. Everything was finished!

Min Jingchao could not wait to slap himself. He had outsmarted himself!

If he had known earlier, he would not have mentioned Suffering Travels to Zhou Muyan. Now, he had no choice but to go!

Suddenly, Sun Xi seemed to have thought of something. He asked suspiciously, “Brother Chao, what did Boss Zhou mean? Why did Bao Xu want to return the favor?”

Min Jingchao was just about to take a sip of water to calm himself down when he nearly choked on his drink. “Hehehehehe! It’s nothing. It’s just that I helped Bao Xu with a small favor previously… It’s very insignificant. I didn’t expect Bao Xu to remember…”

Sun Xi said indignantly, “He’s returning kindness with hatred!”

Min Jingchao nodded awkwardly. “Yes, who says not!”

He did not dare to tell Sun Xi the details of how he convinced Bao Xu to increase the price. Wouldn’t he be killing himself if the project team knew the details?

Fortunately, Bao Xu did not tell Zhou Muyan the details. He spoke very vaguely.

If he explained it in detail, he would be in deep trouble!

Now, Sun Xi was only slightly suspicious. However, he was obviously immersed in sorrow and did not pursue the matter.

Min Jingchao might be in a terrifying situation where danger was everywhere but the main blame was on Boss Zhou.

All in all, he could only keep a low profile and do things with his tail between his legs. He would pretend that he did not know about all of this. Zhou Muyan would take all the blame…

Once he got through this and left Sun Strike Studios, these people would not be able to settle scores with him even if they knew the truth…

Min Jingchao had been completely disheartened. Now, he suddenly had motivation.

Work quickly! Develop Bullet Hole 2 as soon as possible!

What’s more, he had to become popular.

Bullet Hole 2 had Boss Pei’s name after all. Wouldn’t Boss Pei’s reputation be ruined if it did not become popular? If that was the case, he would definitely continue to stay in Sun Strike Studios to modify the game’s content.

Every extra day meant more danger!

Now, Min Jingchao was thinking about something. He had to quickly complete Bullet Hole 2 and leave this place. He had to run as far as he could!

…

At the same time, Pei Qian was also paying attention to the netizens’ discussions about the torturous trip and the registration of the torturous trip.

The situation was quite optimistic from the netizens’ comments.

The strategy of raising prices had worked!

Most people were still discussing this matter in a joking manner judging from the netizens’ reactions. They did not really want to sign up.

Fifty thousand yuan had indeed dissuaded most people.

“Good lord, I won’t ask for more from you. I’ll give you 50,000 yuan!”

“What can’t I do with 50,000 yuan? What was so wrong with my brain that I would have money to suffer!”

“I was quite curious about what the content was, but after watching Teacher Qiao’s live-stream… Sorry for disturbing, I won’t go even if I get a free pass…”

“Such a project can actually make it to the third episode? Is there a problem with me or with this world? It’s ridiculous!”

“No one will really sign up, right? No way, no way, right?”

“There seem to be 200 slots for registration this time. Can they bring so many people?”

“I think they signed up for the appointment first. Then, they would contact the staff one by one to confirm the time. It’s not easy for some people to have two months of leave. They might have to wait until a year later. In short, there’s a lot of work to arrange for the personnel list.”

“In any case, we’re not full yet. I think it’ll be good enough if we can fill 200 people within a month.”

“Actually, these benefits are quite attractive. The identity of this’ ascetic ‘is quite classy. If you can get it, you should be very proud of the game.”

“Hehe, you’re going to spend fifty thousand yuan on torture just to get a title? Whoever wants to go can go. I’m not going anyway.”

“I think we can let the streamers challenge themselves. What do you think, everyone? I’ll go to the live-stream now to boost my popularity!”

Pei Qian nodded in satisfaction after seeing everyone’s discussion.

Yes, it looked like everyone was very clear-headed. The title ‘ascetic’ might be tempting but most people were clear-headed in the face of 50,000 yuan and two months of suffering.

As for some people saying that they wanted to fan the flames in the live-stream and let the streamers participate, that was indeed a problem, but it should not be a big problem.

On one hand, the streamers were not stupid. On the other hand, streamers were ultimately very few people. Even if some of them were suicidal, it would not affect the long-term loss-incurring plan of Suffering Travels.

Alright, this was a good start!

Pei Qian was very happy, but he did not dare to let his guard down. He planned to check the number of applicants tonight or tomorrow.

…

At the same time, Fu Hui Investments.

Li Shi had just finished working on Star Bird Fitness. He began to read the investment plan that he had accumulated during this period.

After searching for a long time, Li Shi’s head began to hurt. He stopped and rubbed his temples.

It was too difficult to find a good investment project!

Many people in the outside world who did not know the truth would say that Li Shi, the investor, was not worthy of his reputation. He was investing in Tengda’s related industries. That was it. He could do whatever he wanted.

However, the problem was that the other projects really had no investment value!

Li Shi wanted to invest in other projects as well, but he could not find a project with enough potential and value after flipping through so many investment proposals.

Since that was the case, he might as well invest everything in Tengda’s related industries.

Sometimes, Li Shi felt that flipping through these investment proposals was a waste of his time. He might as well drink soup from Tengda and enjoy life.

After resting for a while, he heard a knock on his office door.

“Enter.”

Li Shi looked up. It was one of his employees.

“Boss Li, you asked me to keep an eye on the Suffering Travels previously. Today, there was an announcement. It said that the registration has been opened. The price is 50,000 yuan per person.”

Li Shi’s eyes lit up with interest. “Really? Let me look at the announcement first. Go and inform the core employees of the various departments. We’ll have a meeting in the big conference room in a while.”

The employee nodded and left.

Li Shi immediately found the official website of the Suffering Travels and read the announcement from beginning to end. He knew what to do and then came to the big conference room for a meeting.

Everyone was confused. They did not know what big project was going to be done this time. They actually called all the more experienced employees in the company for a meeting.

Li Shi did not keep them in suspense. He said directly, “I’ve been paying attention to the Suffering Travels. It’s finally open for registration today.”

“You are all old employees of the company, the backbone of the company. Now, I will provide everyone with an additional benefit: Those who want to participate in Suffering Travels, I will give you two months of paid leave and an additional 20,000 yuan. You only need to pay 30,000 yuan to go.”

“It’s purely voluntary. Those who want to go can register at HR. The HR department will give me a list later.”

Everyone in the conference room was stunned after hearing Li Shi’s words. They looked at each other.

Boss Li, we have no feud with you. What’s more, we have worked in Fu Hui Investments for so long. We have worked hard even if we don’t have any credit. Why do you take us for fools?

The benefits were quite good. He would have two months of paid leave and an additional reimbursement of twenty thousand yuan. That way, he could spend thirty thousand yuan from his own pocket to join Suffering Travels that cost fifty thousand yuan.

However… who the f*ck would go to Suffering Travels!

Was that a good place?

Everyone exchanged confused looks. No one raised their hand.

Li Shi was in no hurry. He waited calmly.

Finally, someone could not hold it in anymore. He raised his hand to break the silence. “Boss Li, I have a question. Why do you want us to suffer? What’s so good about this place? Or is it purely to support Boss Pei’s new industry?”

Li Shi shook his head slightly. “Supporting Boss Pei’s new industry is a very small reason. It’s not the main reason.”

“It’s mainly for you and the company’s long-term development. You are all the backbone of the company. It would be good for the company to develop better.”

The employee who asked the question was even more confused. “Boss Li, you don’t believe that Suffering Travels can train one’s will, do you?”

Li Shi shook his head again. “Training one’s will is very insignificant. Of course, that’s not what I care about.”

“What I care about is… connections!”