Bai Xuan took out her notebook and meticulously recorded Ye Zhi's suggestions.
"Alright, President Ye, we'll revise the integration plan as soon as possible. Also," Yun Shi continued, "several companies have contacted us, hoping to place advertisements in 'Encountering Journey to the West'."
Ye Zhi was quite surprised. She had intended 'Encountering Journey to the West' to be a completely free game, and now there were so many eager to offer money?
However, if she couldn't earn money from players, earning from businesses was just as good!
"Advertising integration is a good idea, but," Ye Zhi furrowed her brow, "can it be done as soft integration, so players won't find it bothersome?"
"That's entirely possible," Yun Shi replied. "'Encountering Journey to the West' is originally a collection game with a realistic lean. The appearance of some real-world brands within it won't strike players as out of place."
Ye Zhi pondered for a moment, then said sternly, "'Encountering Journey to the West' is the flagship of our gaming department. We cannot let a little bit of profit affect the players' gaming experience.
How about this: we embed the advertisements in the corners and edges of the game, as easter eggs for players to discover themselves. If the advertisers accept it, fine. If not, we won't cooperate. Taoxun doesn't lack this small amount of money."
Bai Xuan: ...
President Ye is so generous.
Then, Bai Xuan started writing in her notebook again.
Yun Shi continued, "As for the new game, 'Encountering Journey to the West,' we've decided to launch it half a month before the Spring Festival and integrate it with 'Encountering Journey to the West.'
Players of 'Encountering Journey to the West' can claim exclusive gift packs and limited accessories in the new game. Additionally, on Spring Festival day, the new game will open its Spring Festival set gacha pool, which will last for half a month, ending on the Lantern Festival."
"The idea of integration is good; it can drive traffic to the new game. However, your chosen timing..." Ye Zhi looked at them meaningfully, saying with a hint of amusement, "You're targeting players' red envelopes! Alright, let's go with this!"
After the two left, Ye Zhi received a call from Zhan Ruoqing.
As soon as she pressed the answer button, she heard Zhan Ruoqing's shocked voice.
"Ye Zhi, you've gone viral! The whole internet knows now that to pursue you, one must help Nantou launch a satellite!"
"What?!" Ye Zhi was a bit stunned. No way, no way?
Could it be that Tang Chuan did this? Is he that petty? He was just rejected, and he actually put her on the internet?
"Ruoqing, what's the situation?" Ye Zhi asked, frowning.
Zhan Ruoqing told her that the incident didn't start on Zhiwei, but on a niche tech forum.
Someone anonymously revealed on the forum's gossip section that he had a friend, a rich second-generation from a top wealthy family, who was pursuing the female CEO of a newly popular small internet company this year. Unexpectedly, the woman asked for an exorbitant price, demanding that the man help Nantou launch a satellite before he was qualified to pursue her.
The entire post was, naturally, filled with mockery towards the woman, deeming her arrogant and thinking too highly of herself.
Since the post didn't mention which company it was, people replied with guesses. Later, someone directly replied to the post, deciphering that the company was Taoxun, and the woman was the president of Taoxun.
This reply was mostly sarcastic, as everyone felt Taoxun wasn't just "small and popular"; it was "blazing fiercely," creating a new landscape.
However, the post was soon screenshotted and reposted widely. By the time it became viral on Zhiwei, Zhan Ruoqing realized the matter had exploded across the entire internet, and some of Ye Zhi's information had even been dug up and posted online.
Ye Zhi's expression turned serious. She asked in a low voice, "What information about me has been leaked online? Are there any photos?"
"No photos, just basic information, like you're 24 years old, just returned to the country this year, and you're the daughter of the Ye family's real estate," Zhan Ruoqing replied.
Ye Zhi breathed a sigh of relief. If it was just this information, without any photos leaked, it was within her acceptable range. She wasn't in the entertainment industry and didn't want to be recognized on the street.
"I bet that guy surnamed Tang did this!" Zhan Ruoqing said indignantly. "Is this guy crazy? Isn't it normal to be rejected when pursuing someone? Does he have to get so enraged and make the whole world know?!"
"The initial post was likely posted by him," Ye Zhi analyzed. "However, the post suddenly going viral across the internet is probably the work of someone else."
"Who?" Zhan Ruoqing asked blankly.
Ye Zhi's brow furrowed slightly. Given Tang Chuan's arrogant and self-centered personality, anonymously posting and rallying others to reply and scold her was something he might do.
But no matter how bad Tang Chuan's temper was, he wasn't stupid. Exposing her directly online would mean completely making an enemy of Taoxun! If he were truly that foolish, he wouldn't have chosen a niche website to post and would have hidden the names of both parties and the company.
As for the post suddenly going viral...
It was probably another "brilliant mind" helping her to stir up hype at their own expense. After all, that "brilliant mind" had heard about the matter and even mocked her.
She was truly exasperated. That "brilliant mind" was really too idle; why didn't they just handle their own family matters?
"It's not someone important," Ye Zhi said speechlessly.
"Regardless of whether it was him or not, Tang Chuan's behavior is egregious!" Zhan Ruoqing exclaimed angrily. "Ye Zhi, how do you plan to deal with this?"
"I'll see how things develop," Ye Zhi replied.
"Okay, if you need my cooperation, just say the word."
After hanging up, Ye Zhi first browsed the online sentiment.
Fortunately, after this post went viral, most people's reactions were teasing. For example, although her request was high, it was rare to see such a patriotic entrepreneur, so many people were wishing her success.
Many people also focused on Ye Zhi, surprised that she was so young yet managed such a large business, feeling both envious and a little sour.
Of course, there were also some paid trolls trying to manipulate public opinion, but they were ridiculed by others.
Ye Zhi found it somewhat amusing. With things developing like this, that "brilliant mind" must be furious right now, right?
In that case, she would continue to bother the "brilliant mind"!
She had an idea in mind, but at that moment, Feng Jie's call came through.
Upon answering, Feng Jie said self-reproachfully, "President Ye, I just saw the online commentary. This matter should have been done by Ou Minghan! He had asked me before if posting this matter online would affect you and Taoxun. I told him that Taoxun wasn't listed, so public opinion wouldn't impact Taoxun. He didn't say anything then, and I thought he had given up on the idea. I didn't expect him to actually go through with it..."
"It's fine," Ye Zhi said calmly. "If he were someone who would listen to your advice, he wouldn't have ended up where he is today."
Feng Jie: ...
That was a very valid point!
"However, since he's brought us free hype, let's seize the opportunity!" Ye Zhi said with a slight smile.
Soon, Taoxun Map released an announcement regarding cooperation with Nantou Navigation. This announcement immediately generated a lot of buzz, with people leaving comments.
And among them, a special comment caught everyone's attention.
[Nantou Navigation v: Pleasant cooperation! Wishing President Ye a speedy end to her single status!]