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Chapter 53: Anyway, let’s have some more milk (it’s 2025!)
No matter what, it's always good to win an award.

If I don't put on this cassock, how will the world know that I have severed my worldly ties and dried up the golden sea?

As for his mission, the main mission [make a game that uses system treasure chest props for optimization, and collect enough positive reviews from players to successfully improve the host's luck] is about to fill up the progress bar, so there is no need to worry.

The side quest [Win the Best Work of the Year award in any Chinese game award that year, and be rewarded with a bronze treasure chest x1] also requires an award.

The 'Cool Game Stars' live broadcast on New Year's Eve was jointly organized by the official and the moth factory to recognize the most popular new games of the year. Although it was only the second session, it definitely met the task requirements and was not considered a fake award.

After receiving the two good news that he could win the martial arts competition championship and the best game of the year at the New Year's Eve Gala Awards Ceremony, Gu Meng immediately booked a flight to Handong City and went to Qi Tongping's home.

……

Handong City.

This time he was more generous than last time. Gu Meng ignored the system's prompt and picked up six boxes in one go!

A full six cartons of milk came into his house.

Two boxes of Telunsu, two boxes of Amul, and two boxes of Wangzai milk.

Gu Meng himself also likes to drink.

It's not that he can't afford any expensive milk. How could someone who can spend 10 million to play "Legend of the Condor Heroes: X" be reluctant to spend this little money?

Gu Meng was afraid that the system would judge the high-priced goods as luxury goods and that he would feel like he was bribing.

Seeing these six boxes, this time Qi Tongping was at a loss whether to laugh or cry:
"Brother Gu, you are too polite."

You're not polite at all. In fact, this amount of money is really just...

Don't treat the vice chairman of the Game Association as a cadre. In the parallel world, this is definitely a high-ranking position with great power, and he even has the power to influence the submission of games for review and obtaining publishing licenses.

He said that many standards for which game is a work of art can be relaxed. What does this mean?
This is still a parallel world, and the game is more valuable.

Although Qi Tongping wouldn't actively embezzle, this position is quite special. He can also serve as a game consultant outside. Moreover, there are some personal connections that cannot be refused. This is all just in accordance with the rules...

Let's not count this position, let's just talk about the judges of this competition. Winning the championship brings extra official publicity, fame, and bonuses to the company...

If converted into money, this amount would be at least eight figures, or even more.

As the chief judge, he has great say unless there is force majeure and can veto anything with one vote, do you understand?

When the internal decision is made, you just want a top ranking spot, it doesn’t matter. If you are more particular about it, you won’t take it all. If you want to use your connections to win the championship, you can’t miss out on anyone, which means the judges!
This is how many games in the past were played when the players were not very strong.

Moreover, even if you have money, you may not have the means to spend it. Even if you want to give a gift, there are people who beg you to give it but you can't.

For example, when Gu Ritian was alive, he was not qualified to visit Qi Tongping directly. His taste was too low and he had no real connections. Gu Ritian came from a humble background and started from scratch. How could he compare with Qi Tongping, who had a good family background?

There is no match. If we really count the money, Brother Da Ri is not as rich as those big companies.

Besides, other people who came to visit were not as...genuine as Gu Meng.

Grounding gas.

I thought it was a gift from a student's parents to a teacher. It's not like this these days. Even parents with a little money wouldn't give such small gifts. Things are even more expensive in Handong City.

And the main thing is that I can’t finish it. Including the two boxes from last time, it’s eight boxes now.

Last time, Qi Tongping actually opened and looked at the two boxes of milk, which were one box of ordinary pure milk and one box of yogurt.

Forget about the luxury watches, RMB, or even gold bars disguised as local specialties, there aren't even any cigarettes or Moutai.

These two boxes of milk were so clean that Qi Tongping was completely lost. It was too rude... No, Brother Gu was just too naive!

Seeing him was like seeing my younger (and dreamy) self.

...The New Year is coming soon. If you can't finish it, take it back home. It's not surprising that the leader takes milk home, as he is honest and upright outside.

Qi Tongping was so kind to Gu Meng because he really liked the game and even admired this young man a little.

Astonishing talent, being able to bring martial arts games to this level single-handedly, is what he dreams of.

In terms of social skills, it fits Qi Tongping's stereotype of a gaming genius too well, and seems a little too detached from society.

He was a little hesitant about whether to remind Gu Meng.

He could refuse it, but others might not be like him, which added a lot of trouble...

But he was also worried that his dirty adult thoughts would make a young man like Gu Meng, who was full of passion and did not follow the world's filth, and lived the life he imagined, become dirty.

Alas, when did I change?
……

"Brother Qi, thank you so much this time!"

"No, it's just that your company's gaming capabilities are strong. To be fair, it's a blessing for other games to be able to compete with you."

"No, no, no, that's too exaggerated. I think there are a lot of good games."

"Those aren't really good games. They're just average. I just can't get interested in playing them. You're different. You're completely different from them."

"Good luck, good luck."

Gu Meng sat a little further away and saw Brother Qi staring at him with burning eyes and saying something like "you are different". He was a little afraid that he had some special hobbies.

Gu Meng has practiced martial arts and can protect himself, so he should be fine.

"Luck is just a humble word used by the strong!"

Qi Tongping shook his head. If the gap wasn't big and he won by luck, that would be fine. But this time the gap was so big, what was there to say?

Well, actually, this is not a humble expression from a strong person. Gu Meng is really lucky.

After traveling through time, I have a system.

In addition, Gu Meng actually hasn't played many of the other games in this competition. They all feel the same, and most of them are not as good as the independent game that the Fantasy Beast Palu duo made before joining the company.

It’s just that the duo had no money for publicity and missed the previous competitions, otherwise they might have won a place... Not necessarily, they are also not related.

Although he didn't take other opponents seriously, because of Gu Mengdou's amazing acting skills, he acted very sincerely when he said "there are many good games".

Qi Tongping couldn't tell the difference and really thought he was a very humble person.

In fact, everyone can say polite words, and they can keep it up on the surface even if they despise him in their heart. The main reason is that Qi Tongping has a strong filter for Gu Meng. Last time, Pure Love noticed the amazing talent of this game producer, and he has a tendency to transform into a middle-aged fan of Dragon King.

Also because of the milk delivery incident, Qi Tongping thought that Gu Meng was too well protected by Gu Ritian and had great deficiencies in social experience, so he couldn't help but say a few words that he shouldn't have said.

Finally, there was a slightly obvious hint:
"The fact that we were able to award you the award early this time is also due to the contributions of the other judges on this panel. Some of them nominated you alongside me... Besides, the other judges don't really matter. There are only a few of them..."

……

　I wish all the big guys a fat wallet and good luck in the new year.

　　
　
(End of this chapter)