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

Chapter 504: Taoyuan Township’s new work is Rural Werewolf Killing?!
Lu Yu and Liu Mengyuan walked hand in hand along the path between the fields, surrounded by rice ears swaying in the wind, and the air was filled with the fragrance of soil and straw.

As they walked, they unknowingly came to a secluded corner.

Surrounded by tall ears of rice, this place seemed like a secret garden isolated from the world. Liu Mengyuan suddenly stopped and turned to face Lu Yu, a cunning glint in his eyes.

"Lu Yu," she whispered, "have you ever thought about being in a place like this?"

The two people's heartbeats gradually accelerated and their breathing became rapid.

The surroundings were silent, with only the rustling of the breeze through the rice fields.

At the same time, two shadows fighting each other appeared in the open space next to them.

The two shadows on the ground seemed to merge into one.

The two shadows are like flowers blooming in spring, both reserved and passionate.

One shadow's large hand brushed the skin of another shadow's cheek, causing a shudder.

The petite shadow wrapped her arms tightly around the other's neck, buried her face in the shoulder, and greedily breathed in the other's breath.

The fields were filled with the low humming of sounds similar to those of night owls, harmoniously interwoven with the chirping of insects and birds.

A breeze blew by, bringing coolness, but it couldn't extinguish the passion in the air.

The two fighting shadows rose and fell like waves of wheat swaying in the wind.

Finally, the two fighting shadows reached their peak at the same time. After the fight, they gasped and calmed down their excitement.

The last rays of sunset faded over the horizon, and dusk gradually enveloped the earth. Lu Yu patted Liu Mengyuan's back and said softly, "We should go back. It's getting dark."

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Lu Yu gently wiped the sweat from Liu Mengyuan's forehead, and Liu Mengyuan snuggled in his arms, enjoying the beautiful aftertaste.

The two stood up, put on their clothes, and walked hand in hand towards the farmhouse. After walking for a while, Liu Mengyuan suddenly said, "Lu Yu, do you think the countryside is actually quite mysterious?"

Lu Yu looked at her in surprise, "Why do you say that suddenly?"

Liu Mengyuan pointed to the gradually darkening fields around him. "Look, it's so beautiful and peaceful here during the day. But at night, these tall crops, the dim paths, and the farmhouses looming in the distance, don't they all feel a bit eerie?"

Lu Yu nodded thoughtfully, "Indeed, especially in those ancient rural areas, there are always some long-standing legends and taboos."

Liu Mengyuan continued, “And don’t you think? In such an isolated place, if something terrible happened, outsiders might never know.”

Lu Yu's eyes suddenly lit up, "Meng Yuan, now that you mentioned that, I suddenly have an idea."

Liu Mengyuan looked at him curiously, "What's your idea?"

Lu Yu excitedly said: "It's a horror game set in the countryside. Imagine that the player plays the role of a visitor from the city, coming to a remote village. On the surface, it is peaceful and quiet, and the villagers are hospitable. But as time goes by, the player gradually discovers that the village hides terrible secrets."

Liu Mengyuan's eyes lit up. "That sounds interesting! We could incorporate some folklore and superstitious elements, like ancient sacrificial rituals or cursed crops."

Lu Yu nodded, becoming more and more excited as he spoke. "Yes, we can design some special game mechanics. For example, the scenes during the day and at night are very different, and the villagers' behavior will change accordingly. Players need to collect clues and communicate with the villagers during the day, but they must be careful not to arouse suspicion. At night, they will have to face all kinds of supernatural phenomena and dangers."

Liu Mengyuan added: "We can also add some rural elements, such as scarecrows, barns, wells, etc., to make these ordinary things become eerie and terrifying in the game."

Lu Yu put his arm around Liu Mengyuan's shoulders and said with a smile, "I didn't expect my girlfriend to have such a dark side! But I like it, these ideas are great."

Liu Mengyuan winked playfully, "Don't judge a book by its cover. But Lu Yu, haven't you always wanted to make a lighthearted game? Why are you suddenly interested in horror games?"

Lu Yu pondered for a moment and said, "Perhaps it's because of our experience today that I realized that there's only a fine line between beauty and horror in life. Just like this field, it's so beautiful and peaceful during the day, but it's chilling at night. I want to use this game to explore the dark side hidden beneath the surface of peace."

Liu Mengyuan nodded thoughtfully. "This theme is indeed very profound. But designing a game like this must have put a lot of pressure on you, right?"

Lu Yu smiled and shook his head. "With you by my side, I'm not afraid of any pressure. Besides, it is precisely because of these challenges that we can stimulate our creativity, right?"

Liu Mengyuan leaned on Lu Yu's shoulder and said softly, "Then I will always support you, no matter what kind of game you want to make."

The two smiled at each other and continued walking towards the farmhouse. Although the fields were a little gloomy under the night sky, their hearts were filled with warmth and anticipation in each other's company. This wonderful night not only deepened their relationship, but also opened up a new direction for Lu Yu's career.

On the first day after his vacation, Lu Yu couldn't wait to gather the company's core production team. As soon as Mo Xiaoxuan, Wan Xiaotong, and Hua Wu walked into the meeting room, they felt Lu Yu's unusually excited atmosphere.

"Everyone," Lu Yu said straight to the point, "I have a brilliant idea. Our next game is going to be a rural horror game with werewolf as the core gameplay!"

Seeing the three people's puzzled expressions, Lu Yu continued to explain: "Imagine that after entering the game, the player finds himself in a mysterious village isolated from the world. This village has a tradition of holding an ancient werewolf killing ceremony. Every night when the full moon comes, the villagers will gather in the square in the center of the village to play a life-and-death werewolf killing game."

Lu Yu excitedly described his vision: "The game will be divided into two phases: day and night. During the day, players need to explore the village, collect clues, communicate with NPCs, and try to figure out everyone's identity and intentions. At night, it will be a thrilling werewolf killing session."

“We can design a variety of characters, such as ordinary villagers, prophets, witches, hunters, and so on. Each character has unique abilities and background stories. Players need to gradually understand their own identity and abilities during daytime exploration.”

"The most exciting part," Lu Yu said excitedly, "is that we can add some supernatural elements. For example, the villagers killed by the werewolves may become ghosts and continue to affect the progress of the game. Or, we can design some ancient curses to make the game even more weird and unpredictable."

"In addition, we can also add some rural elements, such as scarecrows, barns, ancient wells, etc., to make these ordinary things become eerie and terrifying in the game. Players need to look for clues in these scenes and avoid danger."

"Finally," Lu Yu concluded, "the ending of the game will vary depending on the player's choices and performance. You might uncover the village's secrets and escape, or become a new resident who stays in the village forever, or even become the host of the next round of rituals."

After Lu Yu finished speaking, he looked at the other three people expectantly. However, the meeting room fell into an awkward silence.

Mo Xiaoxuan was the first to break the silence, frowning and saying, "Boss, your idea is very creative, but implementing this complex social reasoning game in a somatosensory pod will probably encounter many technical difficulties."

Wan Xiaotong also expressed concerns: "Yes, the core fun of Werewolf lies in the interaction and reasoning between players. In a somatosensory game, it is difficult to simulate real interpersonal interaction. Moreover, long conversations and reasoning may make players feel tired."

Hua Wu raised questions from a market perspective: "Our previous games were all lighthearted and fun. A sudden shift to horror games might make our veteran players uncomfortable. Furthermore, horror games in a motion sensor cabin might be too intense for some players."

Mo Xiaoxuan added: "Also, rural horror themes may involve some sensitive cultural and folk elements. We need to handle these contents very carefully to avoid causing controversy."

Wan Xiaotong also expressed her concerns: "Exerting intense gaming experiences for extended periods of time in a somatosensory cabin could negatively impact players' physical and mental health. We need to consider how to balance the excitement of the game with the player's comfort." Hua Wu concluded, "Boss, we understand your desire to try new things. However, considering our technological expertise, market positioning, and player base, perhaps we could consider some more suitable innovations?"

Faced with the team's unanimous opposition, Lu Yu's enthusiasm seemed to wane. But he didn't completely abandon the idea. Instead, he fell into deep thought. He knew that every question raised by the team was valid, but deep down, he still firmly believed that the idea had great potential.

"I understand your concerns," Lu Yu said finally, "but I think this idea is worth trying and exploring. Perhaps we could make a small-scale prototype first to see if we can solve these problems?"

The conference room fell silent again, and everyone was weighing the feasibility of this proposal.

Everyone said in unison: "Why not ask Vice President Liu for his opinion?"

Seeing that he had temporarily convinced everyone, Lu Yu had to go home first.

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When Lu Yu returned home, he found Liu Mengyuan preparing dinner in the kitchen. He walked over and gently hugged her from behind. He sighed and said, "I encountered some resistance while discussing the new game with the team today."

Liu Mengyuan turned and looked at him with concern: "What's wrong? Don't they like your idea?"

Lu Yu smiled wryly and said, "They think it's too risky to make a rural horror game in a motion sensor cabin. Maybe we should stick to making those lighthearted games."

Liu Mengyuan hesitated for a moment and said, "Actually, I'm a little worried too. After all, this subject matter is very different from your previous style."

Lu Yu let her go and said thoughtfully, "You're right. Maybe we should give up this idea and continue playing safe, risk-free games."

Seeing Lu Yu's slightly lost expression, Liu Mengyuan suddenly felt a little sorry. She remembered the beautiful night they had in the countryside and the glint in Lu Yu's eyes when he talked about the new game.

Lu Yu continued, "Do you remember that night we spent in the countryside? I really hope to recreate that mysterious and romantic atmosphere in the game."

Liu Mengyuan's eyes softened. "I remember. That night was really special."

Lu Yu looked into her eyes and said softly, "Actually, the inspiration for this game came from that night. I want more people to experience that romantic and exciting feeling. It's not just about horror, but more about the excitement of exploring the unknown and the interaction between people."

Liu Mengyuan's eyes lit up: "Are you saying that this game actually has romantic elements?"

Lu Yu nodded: "Of course. Imagine that in that mysterious village, players will not only uncover the truth, but may also encounter their true love. Just like we met in the countryside."

Liu Mengyuan's face flushed slightly: "It does sound interesting if you put it that way."

Lu Yu continued, "Moreover, this game can allow city dwellers to rediscover the charm of the countryside. Although there are horror elements, it also showcases the mystery and beauty of the countryside."

Liu Mengyuan said thoughtfully, "Now that you put it that way, it does seem quite interesting. It offers exciting adventures, romantic encounters, and the opportunity to experience rural culture."

Seeing Liu Mengyuan's attitude change, Lu Yu struck while the iron was hot and said, "Yes, I think this game has the potential to become a very unique experience. What do you think?"

Liu Mengyuan smiled and said, "Okay, you've convinced me. I think you should continue to try this idea. Maybe you can do a small-scale beta test first to see how players react?"

Lu Yu happily hugged Liu Mengyuan and said, "That's great! With your support, I'm more confident. I believe that as long as we work hard, we can create a game world that is both thrilling and warm and romantic."

In this way, Lu Yu successfully transformed Liu Mengyuan's initial concerns into support. He skillfully linked the game to their shared fond memories, stimulating Liu Mengyuan's romantic imagination while also emphasizing the game's cultural value. This strategy not only allayed Liu Mengyuan's concerns but also sparked her interest and anticipation for the game.

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Afterwards, Taoyuan Township released the first concept trailer for its new work "Codename: Village".

The concept trailer for "Codename: Village" immediately caused a sensation in the gaming community upon its release. The trailer begins with a tranquil rural scene: golden rice paddies swaying gently in the breeze, and distant mountains shrouded in mist, creating a mysterious and warm feeling.

The camera slowly zooms in, arriving at a quaint village. A stone-paved path is lined with old wooden houses, and red lanterns hang from the eaves, emitting a soft glow. The villagers, with kind smiles on their faces, greet each other, creating a warm and peaceful scene.

Suddenly, the scene shifts to reveal a blood-red full moon rising in the sky. The atmosphere in the village suddenly becomes eerie. The once-friendly villagers' eyes turn wary, and suspicion of one another begins to grow. The trailer cleverly uses light and shadow to portray the village as a place fraught with uncertainty and danger.

Then, several scenes quickly flashed across the screen: a mysterious altar with a wolf head statue on it; a group of villagers gathered in a circle in the moonlight, performing some kind of mysterious ritual; a figure quickly passed by in the darkness, leaving only a pair of glowing animal eyes.

The trailer's pace gradually picks up, showcasing a variety of possible game scenarios: players running through rice paddies to escape something, searching for clues in a dilapidated barn, and engaging in a tense standoff with other characters by an ancient well. Each scene is filled with tension and mystery.

Finally, the scene returns to the center of the village. A group of villagers stand in a circle, with a blindfolded figure in the center. As the blindfolded figure slowly turns, the image begins to distort, and the villagers' appearances begin to change, some becoming werewolves, while others remain human. This scene hints at the core gameplay of the game's "Werewolf Killing."

At the end of the trailer, the game logo appears: "Codename: Village," with a line of small text below: "In this village, everyone has secrets, and your choices will determine life or death."

The trailer sparked heated discussion on Weibo immediately after its release. Here are some comments from netizens:

1. @Game Master 007: "Taoyuan Township is so creative this time! Rural + horror + werewolf killing, this combination is amazing!"

2. @Night Owl Player: "Finally, someone made a game like this! Playing Werewolf in a motion sensor cabin is thrilling just thinking about it!"

3. @Tech Geek Xiaoming: "The visuals are so strong, I feel like I'm suffocating. Taoyuan Township's technology has improved again."

4. @温柔小茉莉: "Although I'm timid, I really want to try it after watching the trailer. Looking forward to it~"

5. @hardcore_gamer: "This game is definitely one of the most anticipated releases of the year! Taoyuan Township is awesome!"

6. @Literary Youth Xiao Wang: "Rural themes are finally no longer limited to vegetable farming. This sense of mystery and cultural heritage is the true charm of the countryside!"

7. @智多星闪闪: "Mystery + horror + action, I feel like this game will really test the player's all-around abilities. It's incredibly challenging!"

8. @二元少女: "The villagers' designs are so unique! I hope there will be many interesting characters in the game."

9. @Old Game Fan: "Is Taoyuanxiang finally going to make an adult-oriented game? I'm looking forward to a deeper storyline this time."

10. @VR Enthusiast: "Just thinking about experiencing this kind of game in a motion-sensing pod is so thrilling! Taoyuan Township is definitely going to lead the industry again this time."

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At this time, in order to compete with Taoyuan Township, Pei Shengnan of Longteng Group was thinking hard about a new project. After seeing this promotional video, he was dumbfounded!

(End of this chapter)