Feng Jie continued, "The person in charge said that Nandu is already quite advanced and can meet commercial needs. However, because not many people are aware of it, it's mostly used in state-owned enterprises like power and telecommunications. There are fewer commercial partners. But with your promotion, many companies have proactively contacted Nandu wanting to collaborate..."
Ye Zhi was somewhat surprised, there was actually such a development?
"That's quite good then," Ye Zhi nodded.
"Oh, right," Feng Jie said, "Even Ou Minghan knows about this matter."
Ye Zhi: ...
Damn it... She really wanted to curse out of anger! This matter had already reached Ou Minghan's ears? The thought that she might be ridiculed by Ou Minghan one day made Ye Zhi very unhappy.
"How did even he find out?" Ye Zhi pressed her temples in exasperation.
"This is also a good thing," Feng Jie explained. "I told him before that you were going to help Nandu launch a satellite, and he didn't actually believe it. But after he heard about it, he immediately concluded that it was true.
He concluded that you were trying to find a sucker to transfer the satellite launch costs to. But there certainly wouldn't be any man foolish enough to be willingly scammed by you like that, and the costs would eventually fall on you.
After this matter, I've also managed to pass his test again. He trusts me more than before."
"He's truly a great genius..." Ye Zhi's lips twitched. Well, well, if it meant Feng Jie could continue to gain his trust, then being ridiculed by Ou Minghan wasn't a big deal.
"Leave the cooperation with Nandu to you. Keep a close eye on it," Ye Zhi instructed.
"Understood," Feng Jie agreed.
"Oh, right, how are your parents now?" Ye Zhi asked.
"They've already left L City. I've booked them a six-month tour package, and they're going on a group tour around the world," Feng Jie said. "As for the person who was tracking my parents, he's fallen in love with life in the US. He said it's more exciting than here, so he's staying. Through him, I send fake news about my parents' hospitalization to Ou Minghan every week, and Ou Minghan hasn't suspected anything."
"You still need to be very careful. If you find anything wrong, come to me immediately. Also," Ye Zhi continued, "make a list of these expenses, and I'll reimburse you personally. I can't let you take leave now, so I can only compensate you financially."
"Thank you, President Ye..." Feng Jie felt a mixture of emotions. It was one thing to reimburse him, but why mention that he couldn't take leave?
President Ye, as expected, always managed to make people feel "moved to allergies."
Feng Jie left, and Bai Xuan and Yun Shi walked in.
Bai Xuan placed a proposal on Ye Zhi's desk. Yun Shi said from the side, "President Ye, we're here to report on the next steps for the game department. The domestic chain milk tea brand 'Sweetheart' has proactively contacted us, wanting to collaborate with 'Encountering the West.' Since 'Encountering the West' plans to release a new version during the Spring Festival, we've prepared a collaboration plan. Please take a look and see if it's acceptable."
Ye Zhi opened the proposal and began to read, "By purchasing Sweetheart's collaboration meal, you can receive newly released limited edition game cards and limited edition merchandise... Wait!"
Ye Zhi looked at the limited edition card and exclaimed in surprise, "Who is this handsome guy?"
"It's Master Tang Sanzang," Bai Xuan replied.
Ye Zhi gasped. Although she had guessed it before, she still found it hard to believe.
Unlike the popular image of a fair-skinned, plump, and physically weak Tang Sanzang, the Tang Sanzang in the card was extremely handsome, but not in the way of a delicate young man. Instead, he exuded a sharp aura.
His skin was tanned, and while his eyes were gentle and compassionate, his well-defined muscles made one suspect that he would be the one to physically subdue the demon before Monkey King.
"Ahem, adaptation is not random compilation..." Ye Zhi said, sounding a bit confused. "Don't you think this Tang Seng looks a bit like a martial monk?"
"President Ye, this is the image we designed after referencing the historical Xuanzang Master," Yun Shi explained. "Historically, Xuanzang Master set off in the third year of the Zhenguan period, but he was smuggled out. He traveled through more than ten countries and took five years to reach Tianzhu.
He had no divine escort and walked all the way along the Silk Road by himself. The hardships he encountered along the way were unimaginable.
Afterward, he traveled through India, which was in a state of war, translated scriptures, and debated with eminent monks in India. By the time he returned to the Tang Dynasty, seventeen years had passed since he had left.
How could such a legendary figure have a frail appearance? Therefore, while retaining the Master's handsomeness and compassion, we've given him a strong physique, which also provides a greater sense of security."
Ye Zhi: ...
What they said made sense, but the sense of security provided by this Tang Seng was a bit too much.
Ye Zhi strongly suspected that if Monkey King were accompanying such a Tang Seng on the journey to the West, then Sha Seng would always be shouting, "Eldest Brother, it's not good! Master is lecturing the demons again!"
And the reason Monkey King always ran so fast was probably because if he was a moment late, Tang Seng would directly send the demons to the West with his Nine-Ringed Monk's Spade!
"It's acceptable," Ye Zhi nodded. "But Master is a monastic. Are Sweetheart's collaboration meals appropriate?"
Yun Shi replied, "We've inquired. Sweetheart will release two set meals: one is clear tea with a vegetarian pastry gift box, and the other is a new drink with peach pieces and fruit puree, at a moderate price. Besides the limited edition game cards, there will also be collaboration posters and merchandise given away."
"What kind of merchandise?" Ye Zhi asked.
"It's a notebook in the form of a pass," Bai Xuan said, handing over a small notebook.
Ye Zhi opened it. The notebook was exquisitely made. The flyleaf had Emperor Taizong's seal and his parting words to Xuanzang, "I prefer a pinch of soil from my homeland to ten thousand taels of gold from another country." (Note 1)
The following pages had seals from kings of different countries. After a brief flip, Ye Zhi said, "The merchandise doesn't need to be so serious. Change the words on the flyleaf."
"Change it to what?" Yun Shi asked in confusion.
"Either he comes, or I come!" Ye Zhi said faintly.
Bai Xuan, Yun Shi: ...
Great idea!
"Also, don't give the merchandise away with the meal packages. It's too easy for scalpers to grab them, and then the players who genuinely want them can't get them," Ye Zhi said. "After purchasing the meal package, players will receive a redemption code. Besides getting the limited edition cards, they can fill in their shipping address in the game, and we'll mail it to them.
Additionally, set up a merchandise store on Taoxun. After the collaboration ends, list the merchandise directly so that players who want it can buy it. We absolutely cannot let those scalpers profit!"
The two were immediately filled with admiration. They had only thought of the game aspect, but when it came to such commercial details, President Ye really understood them better!
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Note 1: From Journey to the West.