Chapter 444: Smooth Sailing Relationships (Part 2)

The official explanations at the beginning were not very important, but the speeches that followed were truly significant.

Officials, like fathers to their sons, always hope to hear what they like.

If you perform well, rewards are inevitable, not overtly, but in terms of support for future development and so on.

But if you say something not to their liking, then official scrutiny or even making things difficult for you could follow.

In no time, the official spokesperson finished the preliminary announcements.

Then, Zhang Yuxin took the stage to speak about Wei Hai Wei’s rise and fall and her journey through it all.

The audience was filled with emotion, sighing at Zhang Yuxin’s misfortune for not catching the right timing.

Had she been just two years later, those sitting below might not have had their chance.

Chen Daqiao, sitting next to Zhao Qingfeng, seemed to particularly like this young brother, “Little Zhao, we’re quite alike, daring to risk it all. Have you noticed?”

Zhao Qingfeng had to admit this, though he had all the information, Chen Daqiao was indeed a ‘desperate gambler.’

Their conversation quickly turned to the legend itself.

Chen Daqiao joked, “Zhao, if you want to play, big bro can have the technicians give you a top-tier account.”

Zhao Qingfeng waved him off, “I’m not into gaming. But I’ve been thinking about something. We’ve had a good chat today, and I think it’s necessary to warn you. From what I understand, Legend of Mir is already popular in China, but not so much in Korea. Since you licensed the game, I suppose the term isn’t long, right? The Korean company sees you making a killing in China due to contractual terms, yet they can’t even sip the broth. So, I think once the licensing agreement expires, they’ll definitely draft a new, more favorable agreement for themselves or simply not let you license it anymore, revoking your rights to Legend of Mir.”

This was a fact proven by time.

In the previous life, the Korean company indeed envied the money Chen Daqiao made, forcing Shanda to sign a new revenue-sharing treaty upon contract expiration.

Everyone wants to earn more, both the Korean company and Boss Chen.

He obviously didn’t agree, as it would take away a significant portion of his profits. Predicting his refusal, the Korean company immediately revoked Shanda’s licensing rights, leaving Legend of Mir without a version number for a while, causing Boss Chen to lose a lot of money.

“Hiss…”

Chen Daqiao had been pondering this issue.

With less than a year and a half to go, he was losing sleep over what to do.

Zhao Qingfeng casually suggested, “Just make a similar game. It’s called ‘Legend of Mir’ now, so call it ‘World of Legend’ later. Add some original gameplay to avoid plagiarism while using the existing user base for early promotion. This way, you can avoid being threatened.”

Even if Zhao Qingfeng hadn’t mentioned it, Chen Daqiao would have done the same.

But a favor given at the right moment is always welcome.

Chen Daqiao was moved, “Little Zhao, for you to think so much for me on our first meeting, I think you’re a good brother. I’m willing to make friends with you.”

He was always generous, or else he wouldn’t have had the courage to “go all in” on everything.

As soon as he finished, Ma Huateng from the front row turned his head and said, “Gentlemen, could you lower your voices? The host is introducing an amazing expert. Don’t you want to listen?”

Expert analysis is an important part.

Experts of those times were not like the ‘experts’ of later years; they had substantial experience.

Before the tycoons spoke, two experts with extensive international experience in the internet industry had already taken the stage, each delivering a half-hour lecture amidst applause.

To be honest, it was useful, but only to others.

Chen Daqiao nodded, turning his attention to the front. The host was announcing, “Please quiet down. After all representatives have spoken, we have a heavyweight expert coming to the stage. I advise everyone to listen carefully, as this expert’s analysis also represents our Information Industry Bureau’s future requirements for internet development.”

The announcement left the audience in shock.

Was there such an impressive expert?

His analysis represents the regulations of the Information Industry Bureau?

Ma Huateng looked around, not spotting any white-bearded old men.

Chen Daqiao was also confused, “Little Zhao, it’s my first time hearing about such an amazing expert. Fancy a quick restroom break? Let’s go, and we’ll come back to listen attentively.”

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