Chapter 1469 Zhao Xuming's Good Idea

After considering it for a long time, Jin Yong still couldn't think of a perfect solution, but he could ask others for advice.

Jin Yong called Zhao Xuming, intending to briefly explain the situation and seek Zhao Xuming's opinion.

However, he was interrupted by Zhao Xuming after only saying a few words, "Wait a moment, I'll apply for an emergency overtime quota on the internal network first."

"Okay, what were you saying just now?"

Jin Yong: "..."

Good heavens, he had to apply for an overtime quota just to say this much?

Tengda's rules and regulations were strict, no doubt about it.

Only then did Jin Yong briefly explain the situation.

Zhao Xuming couldn't help but chuckle, "Indeed, old habits die hard."

"For most people, when making decisions that don't immediately involve their own interests, they can always be generous, magnanimous, and wise. But once their own interests are involved, they naturally become stingy, petty, and shortsighted."

"Everyone is like this, without exception. It's just that as the boss, President Ding can benefit the most from it, so he is tempted the most."

"People like President Pei, who have an iron will and can resist all temptations from beginning to end, are ultimately in the minority."

Jin Yong asked, "Then... what should I do?"

After considering for a moment, Zhao Xuming said, "This matter is difficult and easy, depending on how you look at it."

"The reason why it's difficult is that this matter actually exceeds your capabilities. It's not just an operational issue, but also a workplace issue. If you do as you're told, you'll naturally be caught between Tengda and Longyu Corporation, and it will also violate your original intention. If you don't do as you're told, the end result will only be that you'll be replaced, and nothing will change."

"If you can't break out of this circle, then this problem is unsolvable for you."

"But if you can break out of this circle and no longer be a pawn manipulated in the cracks, then it will be much easier."

Jin Yong couldn't help but perk up, as if he had opened the door to a new world, "Then what should I do?"

Zhao Xuming said, "It's simple, pass the buck! As long as you pass the buck to Tengda, you'll be safe, and the matter will be resolved."

Jin Yong was a little puzzled, "Pass it to Tengda? How... how do I pass it?"

Zhao Xuming smiled slightly, "I'll go find the person at Tengda who is responsible for liaising with the *Traces of Bullets 2* project, and then have them contact Zhou Muyan to issue a statement in the name of Tianhuo Studio and Tengda Corporation!"

"The reason is also very sufficient: the players online don't trust us now, so we need to issue a statement to stabilize the players' trust and eliminate negative public opinion."

"The content of the statement is that this game is jointly developed by Tengda Games and Tianhuo Studio, and the Tengda model is fully adopted in the development and operation process, especially in terms of operational activities, the Tengda operational model will be strictly adopted."

"The three parties have reached an agreement that the operational activities will strictly abide by several principles: only price reductions and discounts are allowed, and other activities such as paid lotteries and spending rebates will not be involved. Please all players supervise!"

"Concretize the previously vague content through player certification, and directly push the boundary to Longyu Corporation's side!"

"As long as you completely block the space for playing word games first, then no one will ask you to play word games again."

Jin Yong was stunned for a moment, then suddenly realized, "Wonderful! In this way, the whole situation will be completely different!"

The previous situation was a one-on-one between Tengda Corporation and Longyu Corporation, with Jin Yong caught in the middle, pleasing neither side.

Tengda required the operational activities to be as simple as possible, while Longyu Corporation hoped to organize some activities to make more money.

Although there were corresponding regulations in the contract, it was impossible not to leave any room for maneuver. These spaces became the battlefield for the tug-of-war between the two sides, and Jin Yong himself became Longyu Corporation's pawn very unwillingly.

In this process, Tianhuo Studio's attitude was mostly ambiguous, because they also had the gene for grinding and spending, so it was unlikely that they would firmly stand on one side. It was more likely that they would mediate between the two sides and try to smooth things over. As for the players, they might not even know the twists and turns involved, so naturally, they wouldn't play a key role.

Was it worth it for Tengda to fall out with Longyu Corporation over this bit of wrangling within the scope of the contract? It didn't seem worth it, after all, Tengda would also get a share of the money.

The boss of Longyu Corporation had considered this point, so he had this idea and asked Jin Yong to test the waters.

Jin Yong actually became the rope in the tug-of-war between Tengda Corporation and Longyu Corporation, how could that be a good thing?

But Zhao Xuming's method immediately cleared Jin Yong of all responsibility.

Tengda Corporation and Tianhuo Studio issued a statement, making the operational plan public and letting all players witness it together.

In this way, the vague boundaries that originally existed in the contract would no longer exist. The players would naturally supervise according to the strictest standards, and any attempts to make small moves would be exposed under the players' supervision.

At that time, the players would know where the problem was, it must be with Longyu Corporation!

Previously, when players found that the game's operation was a scam, they might scold Tengda, Tianhuo Studio, and Longyu Corporation together, but now, they would only focus their fire on Longyu Corporation.

It was equivalent to Jin Yong jumping out directly, and the situation was no longer a tug-of-war between Tengda Corporation and Longyu Corporation, with Tianhuo Studio trying to mediate, and the players being completely unaware, but instead, Tengda Corporation, Tianhuo Studio, and the players all stood together, staring at Longyu Corporation, to see if you dared to do anything sneaky!

Of course, Jin Yong couldn't be exposed in this process, he couldn't let the boss know that he had instigated it, but rather make it seem that in the process of Jin Yong painstakingly completing the boss's work arrangements, Tengda Corporation and Tianhuo Studio inexplicably predicted the future and accidentally blocked Longyu Corporation's sneaky operations.

Jin Yong was very happy, "Thank you, thank you! This method is too good! Then I'll trouble President Zhao to arrange this!"

Zhao Xuming smiled slightly, "Don't worry, leave it to me."

After hanging up the phone, Jin Yong couldn't help but sigh, as expected, President Zhao was still the best at passing the buck!

Moreover, after President Zhao went to Tengda, his business level and vision seemed to have improved.

Although President Zhao used to pass the buck, he didn't seem to do much practical work. Now, the buck was still passed invisibly and without leaving a trace, but he could also get things done without anyone knowing. It had to be said that this was a huge improvement.

As for why this change occurred...

Maybe it was because of the different environment?

Here in Longyu Corporation, even if you want to accomplish something big, it's difficult. In this situation, the best option is to protect yourself and take care of your own promotion and salary increase first.

But in Tengda Corporation, the whole company is positive and upward-looking. As long as you go with the flow, you can naturally achieve good results, so President Zhao can naturally take advantage of the situation and get things done while passing the buck smartly.

Jin Yong was a little envious.

Strictly speaking, would Tengda's salary necessarily be much higher than Longyu Corporation's? Not necessarily.

For middle and lower-level employees, the salary is definitely high, but it may not be the case for upper-level employees.

The executives of Longyu Corporation don't get any less money, and they also have various shares, while Tengda's person in charge doesn't have any shares, only high bonuses. When you really calculate it, it may not be inferior to Tengda's side.

But the key is that Tengda's unique work environment, work atmosphere, this environment where all employees are free and their abilities are fully utilized, makes them feel that they are a part of the company, or even the owner of the company.

At Tengda, regardless of job level, even including President Pei, everyone is in a partnership, it's just a different division of labor.

But in other companies, there is often a strict hierarchy, and even a trend towards personal dependence, making people feel that they are not the owner of the company, but a slave. Getting more money is just being a higher-level slave.

Jin Yong fantasized for a while and didn't continue to think about it, after all, the more he thought about it, the more jealous he would become.

Now he is the person in charge of the *Traces of Bullets 2* project, the project bonus is not small, and the operational activities are also comfortable, this position is good, there is no need to jump to Tengda.

Besides, even if he wants to go, they may not have such a high position for him.

He should still do his job conscientiously first!

...

Afternoon.

While Jin Yong was pretending to follow the boss's requirements to make a new operational plan, he was paying attention to the dynamics of Tianhuo Studio.

Suddenly, his eyes lit up.

The announcement was out!

This time the announcement was issued by Tianhuo Studio, but it included Tengda Corporation and Longyu Corporation.

Obviously, this announcement was definitely not what Zhou Muyan wanted to issue, but Tengda had found him, Zhao Xuming and Min Jingchao cooperated internally and externally, reasoned with him, moved him with emotion, and made Zhou Muyan issue this announcement.

The rhetoric was not difficult to guess, it was nothing more than: "There are many rumors online now, and players don't believe that we will stick to the current operational plan. We will definitely trick them into spending money in the future, which has had a very bad impact on *Traces of Bullets 2*. We must eliminate the impact in time, and also bring more popularity and discussion to *Traces of Bullets 2*, so that the game can be more popular."

Relatively speaking, although Zhou Muyan also likes the practice of grinding and spending, he still listens to President Pei after all, which is completely different from the boss of Longyu Corporation.

Jin Yong clicked on the announcement to view it.

"Dear players:"

"*Traces of Bullets 2* is a next-generation fps game jointly developed by Tengda Corporation and Tianhuo Studio, and operated by Longyu Corporation. In view of some unfounded speculations on the operating model of *Traces of Bullets 2* that have appeared on the Internet recently, we hereby make two solemn promises to all players:"

"First, *Traces of Bullets 2* will strictly follow the price list to formulate the in-game purchase price, and will never exceed the marked price under any circumstances;"

"Second, *Traces of Bullets 2* will not carry out any other recharge and consumption activities other than price reductions and discounts during the operation period."

"Hereby declare, all players are welcome to supervise!"