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

Chapter 429

Suddenly, the project team members were excited as they laid out this unprecedented "fusion of virtual and real" concept before everyone. Silence fell on the room, everyone stunned by this crazy idea.

After a while, Zhang Liang from the marketing department scoffed and said, "Are you kidding me? Have you forgotten our company's core philosophy is 'rapid iteration, small steps forward'? Isn't your idea just wishful thinking?"

"That's a great point!" Spiral, an engineer from the technical department, then scoffed, "Ha, this is a complete over-promise. It completely violates the most basic principles of software engineering!"

"What does 'over-commitment' mean?" the project team asked in confusion.

"That's the way you're bundling all these unproven, technically challenging ideas together!" Engineer Qian complained indignantly. "Think about it, global, large-scale 3D geographic information collection? I'd call that a pipe dream."

"I really don't know what you're thinking," Wu Dali, another engineer from the technical department, chimed in. "The amount of geographic model data must be on the order of trillions of bytes. When do you plan to finish collecting it? Five hundred years from now? Even if you're done by then, how big a storage facility would you need to store it?"

"That's nothing. Wait!" Aunt Wang from the HR department remained silent for a long time, then suddenly stabbed in the back: "Without data collection, have you ever imagined having every player wear a wearable device? With the company's meager R&D budget, you want to equip millions of players with dedicated terminals? That's wishful thinking!"

"Forget about the players. Just how much would it cost for your company to ruthlessly rebuild this system?" Mr. Zhou from the Public Relations Department said, shaking his head. "Even if all your team members quit and sold themselves out, I'm afraid they still wouldn't be able to raise enough research and development costs, right?"

"What's more," said Dr. Zhang, the technology consultant, not to be outdone, and began to lecture seriously, "I doubt whether the ability to process such a huge amount of data and the amount of real-time computing power is beyond the scope of current technology. This kind of technological concept of full virtual-real interaction will probably take 20 to 30 years to realize, right?"

Hearing this, the project team members looked at each other in confusion, but were speechless.

"That's right, that's right!" Finally, a young intern spoke up. "I'm wondering, are you designing a game or researching a science fiction script? I don't believe you have such advanced technology!"

"I do believe they have the ability!" But at this moment, an unexpected voice sounded. It was Xiao Yang, a recent graduate who had just joined the company. "But I don't believe the company would approve such an urgent and super scientific research project!"

"What he said makes a lot of sense!" Suddenly, everyone in the audience was enlightened by this little intern, and then there was a storm of chatter.

"That's right, even if I really wanted to, the company wouldn't agree to it!"

"Our company has earned its money bit by bit, so how can we afford to recklessly spend money on such crazy research as creating the Earth?"

"You're being too naive! With the small amount of money we have for toys, how can you come up with such a 'big' game?"

The project team had no room to speak and could only bow their heads in silence under this relentless condemnation. Finally, the HR director made the final decision:
"This 'virtual-real integration' concept is very advanced and bold. I admire your innovative spirit, but it clearly exceeds the company's planning and development direction. The company will definitely not approve such an urgent 'over-promised' project for some time to come."

"So, everyone, please stop daydreaming and stick to our established plan, step by step, to complete the development of No Nights. We need to act within our capabilities and stay grounded, rather than be like you this time, overthinking and messing around, losing your composure."

……

After hearing the project team's "Arabian Nights" idea, the scene suddenly fell into noise.

Employees from all departments engaged in a heated debate, either scorning or scoffing at this "fantastic" idea. Even the HR director issued a blunt ultimatum: the company would absolutely not support this crazy, "over-promising" idea.

"Enough, enough, shut up!" In this noisy atmosphere, Lu Yu suddenly shouted angrily, and the whole audience fell into an eerie silence.

As the de facto head of this gaming company, Lu Yu was known for his integrity and straightforwardness, always keeping his word. Dressed in a blue suit, he stood tall and proud in the center of the venue.

Lu Yu slowly looked around the audience. After a moment, he coughed and said, "I've heard everyone's doubts about this 'fusion of virtual and real' concept, but I have to say, you're all too narrow-minded and short-sighted!"

There was an uproar in the audience, and people looked at each other, not understanding what Lu Yu was getting at.

Seeing this, Lu Yu didn't take it seriously and continued to talk: "Have you ever thought about why our games have been repeatedly defeated in the market? It's because we always just follow the routine and never dare to make any bold innovations or attempts!"

"Why did I start this company? Why was I willing to give up my respectable, high-paying job and start from scratch? It was because I wanted to create a masterpiece that would revolutionize the gaming industry! Rather than simply reproducing those same 'assembly line' games a thousand times over."

Lu Yu said this, suddenly emphasizing his tone: "And Chu Xiong and his friends have finally shown us such ambition and courage this time! I sincerely admire and support their determination!"

There was an uproar in the audience again. Everyone looked at each other, stunned by Lu Yu's heroic words.

"I admit that 'integration of virtual and real' is a radical concept, unprecedented and technically very difficult," Lu Yu said calmly. "However, it is precisely this kind of advanced innovative thinking that will bring us real opportunities and a bright future!"

"Just think about it, if we can truly achieve this ultimate gaming experience where the virtual and real world seamlessly merge, it will revolutionize the entire virtual reality industry! Then, our company will become a pioneer and leader in this new field, leaving all competitors far behind! Isn't this something worth giving it a try?"

Lu Yu looked at the audience with deep emotion, his passionate feelings overflowing from his words. Everyone fell silent at the same time, deeply moved by this passionate appeal.

At this moment, Lu Yu suddenly slowed down his tone, changed the subject, and said with a smile: "Besides, we have only outlined the blueprint of the concept. How to implement it specifically still depends on the responsibilities of each engineer."

"By the way, speaking of research investment, I remember the company still has several unused opportunity funds." Lu Yu seemed to let it slip, "When the project starts, I believe that whether or not to raise funds will not be a big problem."

"As for other specific technical details, I won't go into too much detail here." Lu Yu smiled and looked around at the audience. "I think you veterans who have been in this industry for many years must have your own plans in mind, right?"

Lu Yu's half-hidden "pie-in-the-sky" marketing pitch immediately captured the attention of the engineers present. A murmur broke out from the audience, and people began to discuss the situation.

“If I could really get investment from the Opportunity Fund”

"Combined with the company's own funds, an investment of this scale is not completely impossible."

"The key lies in the specific technical solution. What exactly is the solution to the difficulties of data collection and real-time processing?" Lu Yu saw this and quickly followed up, insisting, "Right, right, right! That's it. You guys should study it carefully and see if you can come up with a specific and feasible implementation plan."

"Let me be clear: as long as we can truly achieve this ultimate gaming experience of panoramic 'fusion of virtual and real', our company will fully support us, both financially and technically, without hesitation!"

Lu Yu's skill in "feeding cakes" was remarkable, like a smooth-talking business tycoon. The engineers were even more bewildered, and could only discuss the situation with each other in a state of skepticism. The HR director, seeing the situation was not going well, had to give up for the time being.

In this ambiguous atmosphere, the project team members were given a strong shot of adrenaline by Lu Yu's "spiritual encouragement", and they all cheered up and cheered up.

Even Chu Xiong himself was deeply impressed by Lu Yu's passionate cry. He grinned uncontrollably and nodded sincerely to Lu Yu, his face filled with unprecedented confidence and fighting spirit.

……

In this way, with the generous support and repeated encouragement of President Lu Yu, although there were still some doubts within the company, they were temporarily fascinated by this grand concept of "integration of virtual and real".

At least, everyone now has a glimmer of hope. Maybe this crazy idea will come true one day?
So under Lu Yu's unified deployment, relevant personnel from the company's technical team, operation and maintenance team, scene art team, etc. were successively drawn out to form a "Pathfinder" team, and began a several-month journey of "appreciating nature".

Their goal is to traverse the vast landscape of China, carefully searching for and collecting the most spiritually rich landscapes, traveling through the mountains and rivers. They hope that these pristine natural scenes will accumulate valuable prototype material for the company's future "digital nature" projects.

The first stop was Mount Wutai, known as the "Eastern Land." Early in the morning, the explorers cautiously wandered through the ancient temple shrouded in mist.

The forests here are lush and green, with evergreen pines and cypresses, and clouds and mist passing through the peaks, creating a fairy-like scene of "the city of mist and rain is locked in darkness".

By seeing the big picture from the small details, we can know that as long as we use their "digital nature restoration" technology, we can perfectly present the atmosphere of these numerous cypress, dwarf pine trees and lush bamboos.

Several senior scene artists were overjoyed and kept clicking the shutter. Fortunately, Chuxiong and Qian, who had studied abroad in Wutai, served as reliable guides.

What is even more surprising is that Lu Yu and Liu Mengyuan, the perfect couple, also appeared in Mount Wutai. They were bathing in the rosy morning light, being affectionate and loving. Lu Yu had one arm around Liu Mengyuan's slender waist, and the two were smiling, just like a pair of otherworldly masters.

"Ahem, look at them, how loving they are!" Hua Wu joked maliciously.

"Keep your voice down and don't disturb others who are having a love affair!" Chu Xiong quickly winked and everyone fell silent, pretending not to see anything.

In the following months, the pathfinders traveled to several other famous mountains in my country and felt the magic and magnificence of nature everywhere.

On Mount Putuo, they personally experienced the magnificent scenery of "the Buddhist kingdom of the sea and sky, with mist and fog"; on the Golden Summit of Emei Mountain, they witnessed the magnificent beauty of "the blue city filled with sky" and "the myriad layers of clouds overlapping and exquisite";
The legendary phrase "After Mount Huangshan, you'll never want to see another mountain again" was also captured perfectly in their lenses. Beyond the scenery, the cultural relics and ancient temples of Mount Jiuhua, a World Heritage Site, offer photographers an excellent opportunity to capture the cultural heritage.

In a pavilion halfway up the mountain, Lu Yu remarried Liu Mengyuan. The two, a match made in heaven, were a talented and beautiful couple. At the wedding, Lu Yu suddenly realized his mistake and resolved to pursue a successful career and create a better future for the virtual world.

Along the way, we not only completed a large number of valuable real-scene collection tasks, but also gained unprecedented experience and understanding of the real nature.

"The magic and uniqueness of nature is a miracle that can never be replicated in the virtual world!" Hua Wu exclaimed sincerely.

"Yes, just the thousand-year-old tangled roots of the ancient cypress trees on Mount Jiuhua are so difficult to draw that they are amazing." Qian Gong deeply agrees.

"What's more, the scenery with lush greenery and ever-changing clouds is truly breathtaking!" Mo Xiaoxuan also praised sincerely.

"So, to fully restore the spiritual energy of nature to the virtual world is indeed a huge challenge." Chu Xiong said solemnly, "But let us meet this challenge! One day, we will create a 'virtual wonderland' that transcends reality!"

The group cheered loudly, confident that they could turn their dream of "fusion of virtual and real" into reality. The beautiful scenery they had seen along the way would become valuable nourishment in their pursuit of "digital nature."

In this way, we left Jiuhua Mountain with many difficulties and embarked on the journey to the future with endless aspirations and ideals.
After leaving Jiuhua Mountain, the pathfinders began their next journey with their vision and ideal of "integration of virtual and real".

This time they will visit more natural scenic spots and strive to collect richer and more diverse natural landscape data to accumulate materials for the subsequent construction of a digital simulation world.

Their first stop was the World Heritage Site - Huangshan. As soon as they took their first step onto Huangshan, they were deeply shocked by the scenery before them.

Peaks piercing the clouds, jagged peaks intersecting each other, jagged rocks and shrouded in mist. Huangshan's unique scenery changes unpredictably under the sunlight, like a natural masterpiece of the rising and setting of the living sun.

"Look over there, how were those strange rocks that block out the sky formed?" Chu Xiong asked excitedly, pointing at a peculiarly shaped stalagmite emerging from the clouds.

"That's the result of endless erosion over time. This unique quartzite is very resistant to weathering. It took billions of years of carving to create such a wonder." Engineer Qian explained in a knowledgeable manner.

"Nature is indeed vast and profound. Even these vibrant mosses and trees require extremely high technical standards to be restored in the digital world." Hua Wu sighed sincerely.

Everyone was talking at once, discussing the mysteries of the formation of various landscapes. At this moment, the figures of Lu Yu and Liu Mengyuan appeared in the field of vision again.

The two were walking side by side, admiring the extraordinary scenery of Huangshan, and occasionally stopped to snuggle up together, enjoying the gifts of nature.

"It's really enviable. Look at them, they look like a loving couple from a wealthy family." Hua Wu sighed softly.

"Well, Mr. Lu and Ms. Meng Yuan are like a towering ancient tree on Mount Huangshan, with twisted branches and leaves intertwined but embracing each other. After experiencing the baptism of time, they will only become closer and closer." Chu Xiong sighed with a smile.

(End of this chapter)