Reborn not to be a simp, the school beauty's whole family goes crazy

In China, pirated game cartridges flood the market at extremely low prices.

This has severely impacted the sales of legitimate games.

Therefore, Chen Dong had to make the worst-case scenario plan and consider this issue.

Chen Dong thought that, based on the project's failure, as long as they could sell a thousand cassette tapes, the company wouldn't lose money and could even make a small profit. Although this profit might be negligible, it would at least ensure that the company wouldn't lose too much on this project.

If they're lucky, the game could be well-received by the market and sell tens of thousands of copies.

If it were over 100,000 copies, the company would make a fortune.

However, as the first project the programming team had worked on to test their skills, Chen Dong wasn't actually very confident that it would be a big seller.

He knew that the success of a game depended not only on the quality of the game itself, but also on a variety of factors such as marketing and consumer preferences.

Chen Dong believed that as long as the game didn't lose money, it would be a good opportunity to train his programmers.

If we let them gain experience and improve their skills during the development process, then the company will have made a profit.

Given the prevailing economic climate at the time, the economic situation was not optimistic.

State-owned enterprises are undergoing massive reforms, leading to a large number of job losses.

The job market is highly competitive, and changing jobs is not an easy task for many people.

Chen Dong wasn't too worried about the talent he cultivated being poached by other companies.

At that time, there weren't many truly capable and large-scale game development companies in China.

It's difficult for any company to offer better conditions and career development opportunities to attract its employees.

Therefore, he can confidently let his employees grow and develop in this project, laying a solid foundation for the company's future development.

The soft glow of the setting sun gently spilled over the campus of Tsinghua University in Beiping, as if carefully draping the entire campus with a magnificent golden veil.

Chen Dong, Chu Mengran, Guo Miao, and Yu Qin finished a full day of classes and strolled side by side along the winding paths of the campus.

A gentle breeze, like a tender messenger, caressed us softly.

Carrying the unique warmth of spring, the leaves on both sides of the road rustled in the gentle breeze.

It was as if a cheerful melody was being played, cleverly accompanying their laughter and joy.

"Tomorrow is Saturday, I can finally relax a bit."

Chen Dong stretched out a big yawn, his face beaming with a relaxed and contented smile, a smile as radiant as a flower blooming in spring.

He turned his head slightly, his gaze falling on Chu Mengran beside him, and then said, "Mengran, how about we invite Guo Miao and Yu Qin to our house for hot pot?"

"It's been so long since we've had a get-together like this. Just thinking about having a lively hot pot meal makes me happy."

Chu Mengran's eyes lit up instantly, like stars twinkling in the night sky.

She nodded vigorously, her lips curving upwards into a sweet smile.

Then Chu Mengran said enthusiastically to Guo Miao and Yu Qin, "Yes, it's been so long since we've had a proper get-together. Come to my house for hot pot!"

"Let's have a blast and have some fun! I'm already looking forward to everyone sitting around the table, enjoying a lively hot pot meal together."

Guo Miao and Yu Qin exchanged a glance, their eyes sparkling with anticipation, and almost simultaneously agreed.

Guo Miao, with his cheerful personality, smiled and reached out to pat Chen Dong's shoulder heavily, laughing loudly, "Haha, that's great! I've been wanting to try your cooking for a long time, Brother Dong!"

"Every time I eat your cooking, I have a wonderful memory of it. I'm sure the hot pot will be just as good this time."

Yu Qin chimed in with a smile, "Yes, yes, just thinking about it makes my mouth water."

"I've been so busy with classes lately, I'm really looking forward to a relaxing moment like this."

So, the four of them, in high spirits, went to the nearby supermarket together.

The supermarket was bustling with people, and the bright lights made the whole space as bright as day.

They wandered among the dazzling array of shelves, intently selecting the ingredients they needed for their hot pot.

Chen Dong pushed the shopping cart steadily with both hands, his gaze occasionally falling on Chu Mengran beside him, his eyes full of tenderness.

Chu Mengran stood in front of the shelf full of hot pot ingredients, like a serious food connoisseur.

They carefully selected various hot pot ingredients, including spicy, tomato, and clear broth, taking a small amount of each.

While selecting items, she said, "We have different tastes, so let's order a little of everything so that everyone can find something they like."

"We can't skimp on this spicy hot pot seasoning. I'm the only one among us who can handle spicy food, so we're going to have a really good time today."

Chu Mengran picked up a packet of spicy hot pot seasoning and shook it playfully.

A sly smile appeared on his face, as if he could already feel the spicy flavor dancing on his tongue.

Guo Miao was in the vegetable section not far away, bending over and carefully selecting all kinds of fresh vegetables.

He kept muttering, "More green vegetables, you can't eat hot pot without them. A balanced diet is the key to good health."

Yu Qin was in the frozen section, selecting various meatballs and meats.

She would occasionally look up and ask for everyone's opinions: "What do you think of these 'pissing beef balls'? And these lamb rolls look really fresh."

After buying the ingredients, the four of them, carrying large and small bags, returned to Chen Dong and Chu Mengran's cozy duplex apartment.

As soon as she entered the door, Chu Mengran skillfully walked into the kitchen, quickly tied on an apron, and began washing and chopping vegetables with practiced ease and efficiency.

Chen Dong followed closely behind, helping to prepare the hot pot utensils. He arranged the induction cooker and pots neatly, and occasionally whispered to Chu Mengran.

Guo Miao and Yu Qin were also busy. They took the initiative to help set the table, neatly placing bowls, chopsticks, and plates on the table, and thoughtfully adjusting the positions of the chairs.

Soon, a steaming hot pot was served, and its rich aroma instantly filled the entire room.

The broth in the pot was bubbling happily, with various ingredients rising and falling in it, as if they were dancing joyfully.

"Come on, everyone, don't be shy, let's dig in!"

Chen Dong greeted everyone with a smile, his face beaming with enthusiasm. He picked up the serving chopsticks and began serving food to everyone.

"Try this, it's freshly cooked, it must be delicious."

During the meal, everyone enjoyed the food and chatted happily.

The conversation naturally turned to Chen Dong's new business at 361°.

"Brother Dong, you mentioned before that the company contracted land for a pig farm. How's that going?"

Guo Miao put down his chopsticks and asked curiously, his eyes filled with a desire to explore new things.

Chen Dong picked up a piece of tender meat, put it in his mouth, and chewed it carefully.