You said you were going to make games, how did you become the richest man without doing anything?

Chapter 374: Mr. Lu is once again Versailles in an interview, Longteng joins hands with Hollywood award-winning director (2 in 1)

"What are you congratulating me on?"

Lu Yu was confused.

In this cycle, I have brought you to Hengdian. Every day you are either strolling around the streets shopping or visiting various crews to chase stars. What amazing things have you done?

Then, he saw a piece of news on the browser homepage: "Yinzi's live broadcast is full of jokes, and Taoyuanxiang's new work highlights the new achievements of generative artificial intelligence?"

Lu Yu's eyes widened instantly and he rubbed his face in disbelief, as if he was wondering if what he saw was an illusion.

"Hiss...what the hell is going on?"

As he continued to scroll through the news, his fingers unconsciously clenched the phone, his nails digging into his palms.

He kept rubbing his temples, trying to clear the fog in his mind, but to no avail.

Just when I was confused, I suddenly received another call.

"Excuse me, is this Mr. Lu from Taoyuan Township? Hello, we're from the crew of Hengdian Radio's [Drama Review Strange Talk]. Your company's [Drama Director Simulator] has recently received widespread acclaim from fans. Could we do an interview?"

"Godly Drama Director Simulator?"

Lu Yu muttered twice and immediately understood.

Oh my goodness, this must be another trouble caused by these little curlers!
Since the media came to him, Lu Yu had no choice but to nod and agree.

Drama Review Qipashuo: "First of all, congratulations on the sales success of your game "God Drama Director Simulator", which broke the sales record of Taoyuan Township mini-games. Can you share with us your thoughts on the popularity of this game?"

Lu Yu was confused.

I don't even know what the game is like, what can I think?
Lu Yu had no choice but to be honest: "I have to be honest with you. Actually, I didn't expect to achieve such an achievement. We are really just here for vacation. I haven't grasped the specific situation of the project yet. I guess the employees just practiced it for fun while on vacation. Please forgive me for laughing."

Just doing it for fun?

The other party was stunned for a moment, then continued, "Ahem... I heard that Taoyuan Township has introduced generative artificial intelligence technology into its games, which allows for natural and seamless TV scripts. Could you please tell us about this innovation?"

Generative AI, what the hell is this?
Lu Yu had no choice but to continue telling the truth: "We are just a small company. Even if we have this technology, it is probably just... a lucky accident. It's not worth mentioning."

Small...small company?

The other party was confused for a while before patiently asking, "Do you think the game features of "God Drama Director Simulator" will bring about a revolution in content games?"

Lu Yu shook his head. "Not at all. I guess this is just a random idea our employees came up with while visiting the studio. I'm sorry to have made you laugh. If we really want a technological revolution, our competitors will have to keep working harder."

The host's voice revealed embarrassment: "Ah...I see, haha. Thank you very much for sharing. Finally, I would like to ask, what new works can we look forward to in the future of Taoyuanxiang?"

Lu Yu continued calmly:
"The new game is basically the same... Well, I think everyone can give more coverage to other peers in the gaming industry. We are just an ordinary, insignificant gaming company."

Lu Yu's voice was particularly heartfelt because these were his true thoughts.

Please stop reporting on us and give positive feedback to those little curlers in the company!
My fellow competitors, please stand up!
……

After this program of Hengdian Radio was broadcast, it instantly caused an uproar in the gaming circle.

Many Taoyuanxiang fans exclaimed:

"Good boy, Mr. Lu is too modest. He runs a small company and is lucky, yet he still calls on everyone to pay attention to their peers. What does vision mean?"

"Look, look at this realm. There's a reason why Mr. Lu was able to build his company to this scale!"

"I've heard of Mr. Lu's reputation in various business magazines before. Today is my first time listening to an interview with him. I didn't expect him to be such a low-key and humble person. No wonder he can make so much money."

However, many game developers who started their own businesses in the content gaming field were completely defeated:
"Wow, we've been in business for over a decade and haven't been able to make anything like this, and yet Mr. Lu just casually made one for fun. This is simply the highest level of Versailles!"

"I was so pissed halfway through the show. Ning is literally redefining the small company. We've been in business for so many years, but we haven't achieved as much as Taoyuan Township has in less than two years. Mr. Lu's words are absolutely heartbreaking!"

"He actually told us to keep working harder and get more media attention. This... this is just top-notch sarcasm. The thing is, there's no way to refute him. Hey, it makes me even more angry!"

At this time, Lu Yu returned to the hotel, unaware that his remarks had caused an uproar on the Internet.

He cares more about his own point gains!
Click on the statistics list of the system light curtain:
120 employees of the Zizai Studio group are exhausted from evening development work. Leisure points -8500.

puff!
Lu Yu spat out a mouthful of blood.

What does 8500 points mean?
A house in Hengdian is gone!

I never expected, never expected, the Zizai Studio group! I asked you to make a movie, but I couldn't stop your desire to roll inward.
Okay, you guys are forcing me to use more ruthless methods of lying down, right?

……

At this time, in the project group of Zizai Studio, everyone was chattering about Lu Yu's previous interview.

"Hey, you guys, why is Mr. Lu so humble on the show? I think he's a little too humble."

"How can ordinary people guess what Mr. Lu is thinking?"

"That's right, Mr. Lu must want us to be humble and keep on achieving new results, right?"

"I see! I understand what Mr. Lu means."

Shao Peng suddenly slapped his head.

"Boss Lu definitely doesn't want us to be satisfied with the results of this little game.
He hopes that we can use generative AI technology to pave the way for future masterpieces to be exhibited at TGS!"

Others agreed:
"The AI ​​model can indeed contribute greatly to the construction of card battle scenes. We understand why Mr. Lu is so humble. He hopes to give players around the world a big surprise at the Tokyo Game Show!"

After figuring this out, the friends in the studio group started working even harder.

……

At the same time, Youyi Company was having a very difficult time at this point in time.

Longteng Group's siege on Youyi is almost all-round.

The number of users of the company's VR game console "Youyi Park" has gradually decreased, and it has lost many loyal user groups.
The monthly active users (MAU) of the Youyi Park platform continued to decline, which seriously affected the profitability of the game.

New game players are asking for refunds, while the user retention rate of old online games continues to decline, and the speed at which new users join cannot make up for the loss of old users.

As a result, the activity of the Youyi community has gradually declined, player interaction and feedback have decreased, and the number of user complaints and negative reviews has increased sharply.
Youyi Company is also facing legal proceedings and intellectual property disputes from Longteng Group.

This series of Waterloo-like failures caused panic inside and outside the company, resulting in slow updates of game content, inability to meet player needs, and further exacerbating user loss.

……

Youyi Company Headquarters.

Shi Yi sat on the chair in the office with a frown on his face. He held a deformed pen in his hand and kept tapping it on the table, thinking about how to break the difficult problem.

His face was full of anxiety and sorrow, and his eyes revealed helplessness and helplessness.

The air in the office was heavy and gloomy, as if one could hear Shi Yi's heartbeat. Outside the window, dark clouds gathered over the city, and the dim sky reflected Shi Yi's despair at the moment.

At this moment, Li Qi, the secretary beside him, suggested: "General Manager, why don't we ask Taoyuan Township for help?" "Taoyuan Township?" Shi Yi stopped what he was doing, turned his head to look at Li Qi, with a hint of surprise in his eyes.

Li Qi nodded and said seriously:

"Yes, after all, Lu Yu and Miss Liu have a relationship, and Taoyuan Township has dealt with us many times. As the saying goes, there is no friendship without fighting."

After weighing the pros and cons, Shi Yi nodded.

Li Qi: "Then I'll go to Taoyuan Township Company on your behalf?"

Shi Yi shook his head: "No, if I want to influence Taoyuan Township, I have to go there myself."

He looked up at the ceiling and sighed.

It seems that it is time for him to sell his old face.

……

Longteng Group Office.

Pei Shengnan looked at the various negative reports about You Yi with a rather smug expression.

"Shi Yi, Shi Yi, after all these years, don't you understand? How can you fight me at your level?"

Pei Shengnan couldn't help but let out a triumphant laugh, his eyes flashing with excitement!

At this moment, he felt like a king standing on the top, looking down on everything under his feet.

Suddenly, Pei Shengnan's cell phone rang.

"Boss Pei, Director Li An, whom you invited earlier, is already downstairs."

Pei Shengnan's lips curled up into a smile.

You Yi is half dead, it's time to free up some time to take care of Taoyuan Township.

Pei Shengnan stood up, patted his suit, adjusted his tie, and sat upright in the chair.

The guy you're about to meet is his winning weapon in the game-to-movie competition!
……

A moment later, the office door was gently pushed open, and a man in a suit walked in. He wore a peaked cap, had sharp eyes, and an elegant demeanor. He was the internationally renowned director Li An.

Li An is a Chinese-American director who is world-renowned for his superb directing skills and unique ancient martial arts themes. He has a rich career in the film industry and numerous Oscar-winning achievements.

Pei Shengnan stood up and greeted Li An with a smile: "Director Li, welcome to Longteng Group. I believe you have heard the news that we are going to shoot "Xie Yun's Flowing Life"."

Li An glanced coldly at the office's slightly tacky and luxurious decoration, and a hint of disdain appeared on the corner of his mouth:
"I did receive the news in advance, but I'm not interested in commercial movies adapted from game companies."

Pei Shengnan saw this and immediately changed his negotiation strategy, with a cunning glint in his eyes:

"Director Li, you may not know that Taoyuan Township's "The End of the Line" has been decided to be made into a movie.

After all, the script of this movie is still quite good, and it is expected to become the dark horse of the game-adapted movie of the year, and may even be nominated for some Oscars.

I heard that you are also planning to compete for some visual effects awards, even Best Picture.
If you can take on the role in Xie Yun Chuan Liu, it will not only help us complete this project, but also provide you with an opportunity to compete for an Oscar this year."

After hearing this, Li An's mind moved. His brow furrowed slightly as he began to consider the feasibility of this proposal. The influence of Longteng Pictures should not be underestimated. If he could leverage their power, perhaps he could gain more recognition and opportunities at the Oscars.

"Okay, I agree to take on the role of 'Xie Yun Chuan Liu', but the condition is that I want to have the final right to direct."

Pei Shengnan secretly rejoiced in his heart, but on the surface he showed a calm expression: "Of course, I will do my best to cooperate with you. This cooperation will definitely be a win-win situation for us."

Later, Longteng Pictures’ official Weibo account announced that it would be collaborating with Li An and released information about the renowned director:
Born in Los Angeles, USA, to Chinese immigrant parents, Li An developed a keen interest in film from a young age. He graduated from the Los Angeles Film Academy, where he studied filmmaking and directing. While at the academy, he demonstrated extraordinary talent and creativity, winning numerous Best Director and Best Picture awards at the academy's graduate exhibitions.

After graduation, Li An entered the Hollywood film industry and began his directorial career.

His debut film, "Wind and Clouds", received widespread acclaim upon its release and was hailed as a groundbreaking costume martial arts film, winning him the love and recognition of countless fans.

Subsequently, Li An directed a series of classic works on ancient martial arts themes, such as "Dragon Soars Across Thousands of Miles" and "Sword Shadow Mystery", each of which demonstrated his profound understanding and unique exploration of martial arts themes.

At the peak of his directing career, Lean received multiple Oscar nominations for Best Director and Best Picture for his outstanding directing talent, and was hailed as a legendary figure in Chinese film history.

As soon as this announcement was released, it caused an uproar and became a hot topic on Weibo.

……

Afterwards, Longteng Pictures released a concept trailer for "Xie Yun Chuan Liu" supervised by Li An:

The trailer opens with the sun rising slowly, dyeing the entire sky a flame. In the morning light, an ancient mountain range looms, shrouded in clouds and mist, like a fairyland.

The camera gradually zoomed in, and a young swordsman in a white robe appeared in the picture. He held a long sword that was shining with a faint blue light. He had an upright posture and a stern look between his brows.

He was standing on the top of the mountain, overlooking the scenery below.

Following his perspective, the scene switched to a mysterious forest. Birdsong could be heard among the dense trees, and sunlight shone onto the ground through the gaps between the leaves.

Suddenly, a figure flashed by. It was a Chunyang female disciple dressed in white, holding a flowing jade flute in her hand. She moved lightly through the woods like a white lotus, blending into one with nature.

The scene shifts to an ancient temple, where incense curls from the air. A white-haired old man sits before the temple, holding an ancient book. His eyes are deep, as if he can see through everything. He closes his eyes in concentration, as if practicing internal energy.

The trailer switches scenes one after another, showcasing scenes of the Jianghu: heroic duels between swordsmen, a fierce battle between a white-clad girl and a wild beast, the meditation of monks in an ancient temple, and mysterious fairyland scenery. Each frame is imbued with the mystery and charm of Eastern culture, seemingly leading the audience into a fantastical world of immortal heroes.

Accompanied by grand and exciting music, the trailer reaches its climax: Xie Yunliu engages in a life-and-death struggle with a black-clad swordsman. The sword moves are swift and the sword energy is overwhelming. The scene is intense and shocking!
In the end, Xie Yunliu defeated his opponent with one sword, stood on the top of the world, looked into the distance, and showed his heroic spirit!
The trailer fades out, leaving behind a title:
"The Xie Yunchuan Movie" will be released soon!

In the Weibo comment section, viewers were amazed:

"Wow, the images in this trailer are like a painting of an oriental wonderland, so beautiful!"

"As expected of Director Li An, he knows whether it's good or not just by watching it!"

"After watching this trailer, I felt like I was in the world of martial arts. It was so shocking!"

"The game's background setting is very realistic, and every frame is filled with the atmosphere of the ancient East. Longteng Pictures is great."

"Also, the trailer's soundtrack is so melodious, perfectly complementing the mysterious atmosphere of the martial arts world."

"I think this movie will definitely become a martial arts classic. My expectations are sky-high!"

……

At the same time, in the Taoyuan Township studio, Liu Mengyuan was watching the construction of the film studio.

The model of the Shinkansen train has basically been built.

At this moment, Director Sberg came over and said:

"Boss Liu, regarding the movie 'The Last Frontier,' should we follow the game's ideas completely, or should we add some of our own interpretations?"

Liu Mengyuan thought for a moment and said with a smile, "That must be some ideas that subvert the traditional movie-watching experience!"

(End of this chapter)