She became a heartthrob among internet celebrities.

After the game development competition ended, Jiang Lai basically had nothing to do, since she was only in charge of art. So she was actually quite surprised when Shen Yi contacted her.

Jiang Lai and Shen Yi were sitting in the school's coffee shop.

"Did you ask me out for something, senior?"

Shen Yi: "Regarding the game development competition we participated in before, we decided to collaborate with a studio on the development. My junior also deserves some credit for this; I'll send you a red envelope later."

"No, no, no! Then it's not necessary!" Jiang Lai took a sip of coffee. "I didn't put in much effort in drawing; it was mainly the senior students who did the programming well."

"No need to be so polite, the others also agreed to give you red envelopes." As if afraid that Jiang Lai would worry, Shen Yi added, "It's not much money, just accept it."

"How did you manage to get the game out for collaborations, senior?" Jiang Lai changed the subject.

Shen Yi said, "At the buffet after the previous competition, someone came to ask us about it. We didn't agree immediately, but we contacted each other a few more times afterward."

Is it an independent studio or a large company?

“It’s a studio, and they’re quite famous. Several wildly popular games on the market are their products,” Shen Yi said. “They were impressed with our story idea and originally wanted to buy it and then expand and adjust it.”

"Then this game has nothing to do with the senior?"

“Yes, but if I can make this one, I can make the next one.” Shen Yi’s face was calm and composed, as if he didn’t care about this at all. “But we all really like this game and don’t want to sell it.”

"That's true, after all, it was something you worked hard to create. But your abilities are definitely good, and you'll have more works in the future. If you're reluctant to sell it, collaborating on development is a good option, and connecting with the studio is also a good thing. Having more friends means having more options."

"good."

"Did the senior ask me to come?"

"There's something I need to tell you..."

-

Let's rewind to a few days ago.

Shen Yi and his roommates went out to meet the person in charge of the studio.

They arranged to meet at a hotel and booked a private room. The person in charge, surnamed Zhang, was very eloquent.

“Let’s talk over dinner!” said Zhang, the person in charge. “We’ve met before, and I was very impressed with your work at Imperial University of Science and Technology.”

Sun Zhengyang was the most eloquent of the four, so he took on the task of diplomatic greetings.

He said, "You flatter me! Our little tinkering is nothing compared to your studio! We are truly overwhelmed by your praise."

"No, no, no, I can see that you have a lot of potential. This game demo is already quite good. I have high hopes for you. If you graduate and want to work in the game industry, feel free to come and try our studio."

The person in charge said, "I won't beat around the bush. The reason I asked you out today is to talk to you and see if you're interested in selling the game demo to our studio."

“This—” Sun Zhengyang looked around at his roommates’ expressions and understood what they meant. He stood up, poured a glass of wine for the person in charge, and said, “President Zhang, please have a drink!”

"No, no, no, just call me Lao Zhang."

Sun Zhengyang sat down. "Then I'll shamelessly try to get on your good side and call you Brother Zhang!"

"Brother Zhang, it's like this. You see, we're still college students, so we definitely lack social experience and are a bit arrogant. This game is the result of our team's hard work. It's not an exaggeration to say that it's our own child, right? Selling our child would still hurt. It's our first game, and we're all reluctant to sell it!"

"The price is negotiable," the person in charge said.

“It’s not about the money!” Jiang Sen chimed in, “If we sell it, it will have nothing to do with us anymore, and we’ll feel terrible about that!”

"Don't laugh at me, but we aspire to develop independent games in the future, and this could be considered our first incubation project." Ye Minglong also raised a toast, "What do you say, sir?"

Shen Yi looked at the person in charge and said, "We won't sell the game, but we're still at school, and our development efforts are definitely not as great as yours. How about we collaborate on its development?"

The person in charge hesitated for a moment, "I hadn't thought of this option before, but you're right, we can consider it. I still have high hopes for you. Even if a deal falls through, we can still be on good terms. If you're not willing, I can't force you. Cooperation is a good idea, but I need to go back and discuss it with the others."

Sun Zhengyang excitedly exchanged glances with his roommates, then skillfully raised his glass, "Brother Zhang, you're so generous! So generous! We'll toast you!"

After a few rounds of drinks, they started talking.

Brother Zhang: "I remember your team had a pretty young lady, why isn't she here?"

"That's our junior, but today's game is all men, so it's not appropriate to call her out, right?" Sun Zhengyang said, "Is there something you need?"

"She's the one who did the voice acting for your game, right?"

"Indeed."

"Our studio is currently hiring someone to voice game characters. Is she interested?"

"Then we don't know. Shall we ask around for you?"

-

"So the studio eventually agreed to work with the seniors to develop that game together?" Jiang Lai asked with interest, resting her chin on her left hand and stirring her coffee with a spoon in her right.

Shen Yi: "Hmm."

"That's great! Congratulations, senior!" Jiang Lai raised her glass to Shen Yi: "Cheers?"

Shen Yi smiled and clinked his coffee cup with hers.

"So why did that studio think of me when they were looking for someone to do voice acting for their game? A studio shouldn't be short of money, right?"

“Their studio is currently competing for two projects, and only the better one will remain,” Shen Yi explained to Jiang Lai. “Making a game actually requires a lot of investment, and they cut corners wherever possible. I guess that’s why they approached you.”

Jiang Lai understood: college students are cheap labor!

"What type of game is it?"

"It's a turn-based strategy collectible RPG, the kind where you draw character cards."

"So if I were to do voice acting, would it be to dub a few lines for the card characters?"

"Mm." Shen Yi nodded slightly.

"What's your opinion, senior?"

"Look at you."

"I don't dislike voice acting, but I might not be able to agree to it right away. I need to discuss it with my studio."

"Huh?" Shen Yi looked at her, puzzled.

Jiang Lai gave him a big smile, "Senior, you didn't expect this, did you? I'm a voice actor with my own studio! Look, this is a radio drama I voiced before."

Shen Yi glanced at his phone. "My junior is amazing."

"Hey hey hey!"

"I'll definitely listen to the dramas voiced by my junior if I get the chance."

"There's no need for that." Jiang Lai put away her phone. "It's just too awkward."

Shen Yi said, "Then let me know when you've made up your mind? I'll talk to them for you."

"Ok!"

-

After saying goodbye to Shenyi, Jiang Lai went straight back to her dormitory.

She first went online to look up the studios that she wanted to collaborate with Shen Yi and his team.

Thunderbolt Studio primarily develops self-produced Chinese-language PC games. Adhering to a development philosophy driven by the interests and abilities of its creators, the studio has released numerous classic RPGs and strategy games. Currently, the studio is developing new game directions…

"They're pretty impressive!" Jiang Lai saw the detailed information on the studio's official website.

"If you can't play games well, why not do voice acting for them?" She thought about it for a moment and felt that it wasn't a bad idea.

At least the game audience will be large, and if they like her voice and give her positive feedback, then she's hit the jackpot.

Thinking of this, Jiang Lai went to find Bai Luxi.

Jiang Lai: Sister, sister, sister!!!

Bai Luxi: Yes, yes ...

Jiang Lai: (Well-behaved.jpg) Sister, if someone asks me to do voice acting for a game, can I accept? Do I need to report it to the studio?

Bai Luxi: What game? Is it reliable? What's going on? Tell me in detail, and I'll give you some advice.

Jiang Lai: It's like this...

She told Bai Luxi everything about how she and Shen Yi teamed up to participate in the competition, provided voiceovers for the game demo, and how a game studio was interested in collaborating on its development.

Bai Luxi: I understand. So they took a liking to your voice and want you to voice their game characters, right?

Jiang Lai: Yes! Because I thought it was quite interesting, I said I'd think about it, is that okay?

Bai Luxi: You haven't signed a contract with our studio, and you're still in university, so you can't even sign an employment contract. You're just using our studio's name as a reserve team.

Bai Luxi: As long as you don't do anything that harms the studio, there are basically no restrictions.

Bai Luxi: I know this studio. They won't scam you. Other voice actors in the industry also do voice acting for them. If you want to try it out, feel free to go ahead. Just consider it a part-time job.

Jiang Lai: I understand! Thank you, sister!

Bai Luxi: Sending love!

Jiang Lai sent another message to Shen Yi.

Jiang Lai: Senior! I can take it!!

Shen Yi: Okay, I understand.

-

A few days later, Shen Yi accompanied Jiang Lai to Thunderbolt Studio to sign the contract.

Jiang Lai was responsible for dubbing a few lines for two card characters in the game. This task was not difficult, and could even be described as easy. Jiang Lai could finish it in less than a day.

"Well, because there are few lines, the task is simple, and it's just an initial test, our reward isn't very high." Brother Zhang was a fairly honest person, and he made it clear.

"It's okay! I mainly came here on my senior's advice!" Jiang Lai winked at Shen Yi. "My senior said you are a really good person, very responsible at work, and it's a pleasure to work with you."

"Hahaha, really? That's what Xiao Shen said about me in private?" Brother Zhang was very pleased by the young girl's praise, and he became even more amiable towards Shen Yi.

He said, "Next time you come to do voiceovers, let Xiao Shen come with you. We also have a small recording studio here. Once the department adjusts the schedule, we'll let you know and you can come directly. There are only a few lines, so you can watch it anytime."

"Then I'll come back again later! Thanks, Brother Zhang!"

"You're welcome, you're welcome. Sometimes you'll run into other voice actors, and you can chat with them then."

“Okay! I will definitely learn more from the other teachers.” Jiang Lai said sweetly.

After sitting in the studio for a while, Shen Yi and she went back to school together.