Chapter 1308 Zhang's Singing is Really Great!

Previously, Yan Qi had also pulled in investments to start this studio, and it was profitable, giving the investment company a certain return. Logically speaking, it shouldn't be difficult to pull in another round of investment.

But the problem is that this investment company isn't exactly top-tier in Jingzhou, and doesn't have that much financial strength. They invested in Yan Qi before because the *Empire's Blade* that Yan Qi was making was his specialty, a mobile game.

Now he's taking a step into single-player action games, such a big risk that not many investment companies are willing to take it on.

Everyone knows that single-player games have a high risk of failure, and large-scale, high-production single-player games are even more so. In the country, only Boss Pei can guarantee that every single-player game he makes will be a hit. Other companies aren't quite up to par.

What's more, the investment for a mobile game and a single-player AAA game aren't on the same level.

Making a mobile game might only cost a few million, and twenty or thirty million would be quite lavish, even covering some of the advertising expenses. But a AAA game that wants to guarantee a standard game length of 20 hours, even with current technology, would easily cost over a hundred million.

Even if the process can be compressed a bit, even if some repetitive gameplay, equipment customization, and other systems can be used to extend the game time, the bottom line is that tens of millions of research and development expenses are the minimum.

The research and development expenses for *Turning Back is the Shore* were relatively low because the entire story was relatively pure, not as complicated as *Shu Li*.

Boss Pei has already walked that road, so Yan Qi can only take another path.

And once he takes that path, he won't have enough money.

Where can he get so much money?

Yan Qi fell into confusion again.

"Huh? Why are you still so worried? Haven't figured it out yet?"

Li Yada came out for a stroll and happened to see Yan Qi sighing at his seat again.

She thought to herself, his comprehension shouldn't be this bad, right?

I've explained it to you so clearly. Even if the details of the game haven't been worked out, there should at least be a general direction and framework, right?

Why is he still sighing here?

Yan Qi smiled awkwardly: "Sister Li, I have an idea, but I've encountered an even more serious problem..."

"No money."

Li Yada was stunned for a moment: "Huh? You already have an idea? Let me see."

Yan Qi stepped aside, and Li Yada casually pulled over a chair and checked the design draft of *Shu Li*.

After reading it, Li Yada gave a thumbs up: "Not bad!"

"I think this idea is quite good. At least it makes my eyes light up. There isn't this type of game on the market right now."

Yan Qi smiled bitterly: "But it's useless. If I want to make this idea completely without any compromises, the R&D expenses will be at least 100 million."

"Our small studio definitely can't come up with that amount. We can only look for investors. But the game industry is a high-risk industry after all. Who would be willing to invest 100 million in a single-player game? They'd have to think twice about investing three or five million in a mobile game!"

Li Yada was silent for a moment, then said, "Maybe I can help you think of a way."

"I happen to know a few investors, especially those at Yuemeng Venture Capital. I have a pretty good relationship with them."

Yan Qi was stunned, his expression gradually becoming shocked.

Wow, is that possible?

Sister Li is really hiding her skills!

At first, I thought she was just an ordinary employee of the Chao Lu Games platform. But it turns out she knows people in Tengda and people at Yuemeng Venture Capital?

Yuemeng Venture Capital, isn't that Tengda's investment company?

Could it be that Li Yada left Tengda to start her own business?

That's impossible. Tengda has such good benefits, how could anyone voluntarily resign?

Well, it could also be through the Chao Lu Games platform.

Yan Qi doesn't know who the backer behind the Chao Lu Games platform is. This deep-level boss is very mysterious, but he knows one thing: they definitely have a lot of money.

Anyone who dares to play like the Chao Lu Games platform definitely has a lot of money.

It's also possible that the boss behind the Chao Lu Games platform knows these investors, and Li Yada, as a core employee of the platform, also knows these investors and can speak to them.

Thinking of this, Yan Qi seemed to see a glimmer of hope: "Really? That's great!"

"But..."

Yan Qi still felt a little unsure: "I heard that Yuemeng Venture Capital is also a very unique investment company with its own set of rules. If you want to get investment, you have to line up, and the amount of money invested is fixed. It's impossible to invest 100 million at once."

"What's more, *Shu Li* is currently only at the concept draft stage, without even a demo. Even with your connections, it'll be difficult to get investment, right..."

For investors, investment is a serious matter, and it's about return on investment. They can't just casually invest hundreds of millions because of a friend's word.

If they were that careless, they would have gone bankrupt long ago.

So, it's not that I don't trust your connections, it's just that this isn't a small matter like borrowing three or five hundred yuan.

Li Yada thought for a moment: "Well, we do need to do some preparation."

"How about this? You write a simple proposal according to Yuemeng Venture Capital's format."

"I'll help you polish it up and introduce this game from my perspective to see if we can impress... the investors."

Li Yada almost said "to see if we can impress Boss Pei."

Because she knows very well that for such a large investment, He Desheng will definitely have to report to Boss Pei.

According to Boss Pei's personality, he will most likely support excellent domestic games, but as a subordinate, Li Yada must also truthfully report the risks and problems of this game so that Boss Pei can make the most correct decision.

If Boss Pei doesn't think it's okay, it means that this idea is not reliable and it will fail. Then she'll advise Yan Qi not to do it.

If Boss Pei approves and is willing to invest, it means that there's no problem with this game and it can be developed with confidence.

Yan Qi nodded: "Okay, I'll write a proposal."

He didn't have too much hope, but since he has Li Yada's connection, it's always good to try.

Writing a proposal and a design draft won't take much effort.

What if he can really get investment? If he can't get 100 million, getting 50 million would be great too!

Then he can sell an early access version and do some pre-orders, maybe he can hold on.

The two of them went to work on their respective tasks.

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November 10th, Saturday.

The GOG Global Invitational Tournament officially kicks off!

On the other side, the IOI World Championship is also being held at the same time. After all, both competitions are in Europe, and there are only a few weekends to choose from.

However, although both competitions start on Saturday, the times are different.

GOG starts at 9:00 AM European time, which is equivalent to 5:00 PM domestic time, while IOI starts at 3:30 PM European time, which is equivalent to 11:30 PM domestic time.

Obviously, this is simply a matter of trade-offs.

Because Europe and China have a time difference of 6-8 hours, the viewing times on both sides will inevitably be staggered.

GOG is because Tengda, as the organizer, deliberately requested that the competition start in the morning there. Although it's not particularly friendly to European audiences, it's relatively moderate and takes good care of domestic players.

Moreover, in terms of the schedule, the matches of domestic teams are mostly arranged earlier. Players who don't want to stay up late can go to sleep after watching the group matches of domestic teams without staying up too late.

As for IOI, they obviously won't take care of domestic players too much. They want to seize the European market, so of course they have to arrange the competition during prime time in Europe.

As for domestic audiences, staying up late is staying up late. They really can't take care of them.

In the afternoon, in Golden Prosperity Plaza, the open space in front of the Tengda Experience Store was already crowded with spectators.

This offline viewing of the GOG Global Invitational Tournament can be said to be in full swing.

Many large shopping malls across the country have set up large screens in the lobby on the first floor, and many cinemas have also used empty theaters for viewing activities.

And the most lively place for offline viewing is obviously the open space in front of the Tengda Experience Store.

On the one hand, because the screen here is big enough and can accommodate enough people, and on the other hand, because the GPL competition venue is just across the street.

During the GPL regular season, a large number of people gathered here to watch the games every day, which has formed a trend and habit.

Now it's already November and the weather is getting colder, but the crowd is surging and the audience is still very enthusiastic.

There is still more than an hour before the game starts, but the on-site activities have already been arranged.

Chen Lei sang on stage, and the live situation was broadcast to other offline viewing locations, becoming an exclusive benefit for domestic audiences.

In the square, several viewers were listening to Chen Lei's singing while discussing.

"It's great to be able to invite Chen Lei to sing for the domestic audience and specially adjust the time of the competition. I feel that domestic players are definitely superior people in GOG, which is completely different from IOI."

"Chen Lei became popular because of Boss Pei in the first place. He came back to sing a song, show his face in front of the players, and add to his popularity. It's a win-win situation."

"Who is the guest singing with Chen Lei? He doesn't sing very well. He's only at the level of a bar singer. How can he get on stage like that? And sing with Chen Lei?"

"That one? That's Director Zhang of the e-sports division, the former head of Mo Yu Internet Cafe, the head of ROF assembly, and the current head of DGE Club and the e-sports division. In theory, he is in charge of the GOG competition."

"Damn? Such a big shot?"

"Speaking of which, Director Zhang is too awesome. Such a big shot can actually sing to this level. Tengda is really full of talent!"

"That's right. According to rumors, Director Zhang also worked as a bartender and resident singer in Mo Yu Internet Cafe in the early days. Before Chen Lei came, he was the resident singer."

"What happened later?"

"Later? Later, he almost sang Mo Yu Internet Cafe into bankruptcy. Fortunately, Chen Lei took over and Mo Yu Internet Cafe came back to life."

"You're talking nonsense. I won't allow you to slander my beloved Director Zhang like that!"

"That's right! Director Zhang sings so well! He sings better than Chen Lei! Director Zhang, I'm cheering for you!"

"Director Zhang, can you arrange for the autographs of all the DGE team members? Can you draw some limited edition GPL team merchandise?"

"Hello? Can we draw one of the top-of-the-line ROF machines?"

"Director Zhang, I'm counting on you for a full hero, full skin account!"

"I want to play professionally! Director Zhang, look at me!"

As soon as they heard Zhang Yuan's identity, the on-site reviews immediately turned 180 degrees.

Everyone said that Director Zhang, with such a status and position, actually came on stage to sing for everyone for free, and he sang pretty well. It was simply a blood profit!

The name I had in mind before was Dadao Ji Yin, and Shu Li was adopted on the recommendation of a book friend. I think it's more flavorful with a bit of allusion. The name is not finalized yet, and we can think about it again. If there is no particularly good one, we will use this one.