Li Xuan's phone was busy. Sheng Min called but couldn't get through. Zhang Shan looked at him calmly, "He must be busy now... After all, something like this happened. Xiao Min, don't look at me like that. It wasn't me who did it."
Sheng Min's fingers gripping the armrest of the sofa tightened unconsciously, and her fingertips turned white. The homepage of the game forum was constantly updated with content, and several of them always inevitably involved "A Corner" and "The Island of Nothingness".
'Why is Yi Yu removed from the shelves? The official website said it was for routine maintenance. Do you believe it? I don't believe it anyway.'
'Doesn't anyone find it strange? As soon as "One Corner" was removed from the shelves, "Nothingness Island" was immediately updated so much. You say that these two things are unrelated, I absolutely don't believe it. This is not in line with the normal update process. Who would update so much at once? You are sick.JPG'
'Has anyone read the latest update of "Nothingness Island"? I feel that the ideas of each chapter are pretty good, but it's not the same once you play it. I can't say it's bad, anyway, it feels like scratching an itch... '
'The above, I feel the same way. It's just like when I wrote my thesis, I took the framework given by my supervisor and planned to make a big one, but after finishing it, I found that I was a rubbish. '
'But there are so many new contents, so exciting, and you don't have to recharge. I won't say more. I'm going to play "Neverland" now.'
'After this incident, "One Corner" is basically doomed. I used to be optimistic about it and thought it would definitely be the dark horse of domestic games this year. Now it's ruined. What kind of philanthropist team is "Void Island"? It's completely free... ... I think domestic games will be doomed sooner or later'
'Not necessarily, let's wait and see the next update of "One Corner".'
'It was still being updated, but it's all gone. By the way, doesn't anyone find it strange? Didn't "Nothingness Island" start out by imitating "One Corner"? Where did they get the content for this update? If I contact the friend above, I have some immature thoughts, I'm scared, I'm shaking... '
'Don't talk nonsense, there is no basis. The fact is that the progress of "Nothingness Island" is ahead of "One Corner". Besides, what is imitation? It is not plagiarism if the gameplay is the same. All games in the world are one family. You copy me and I copy him. Doghead.JPG'
... ...
"Your boyfriend is in a lot of trouble this time. The content of this update of "Nothingness Island" was indeed obtained from your boyfriend."
Zhang Shan pretended to sigh, "Now his game has been removed from the shelves, and the subsequent content has been released by others first. Even if he manages to get his game back online one day, it will be useless. The revenue will definitely collapse. In the past, he could still compete because there were people willing to spend money for a better experience. Now it's different. There are more ways to play and more scenes in "Nothingness Island", and it's free. All the advantages of "One Corner" are gone."
Zhang Shan spread her hands, looking regretful. "The planner has been hired by someone else, so he can't be used again. Everything has to be redone. It has to match the original storyline, but it can't be repeated with the update of "Void Island". It takes at least one or two months to update a map, right? Seven maps, at least half a year? Even if he updates it and it's done, the game players are not as loyal as you fans, and the revenue can't go back to the original. This game is basically scrapped, what a pity."
"Mr. Zhang, thank you for your concern. You know everything... I'm serious." Sheng Min felt a little cold all over, but maintained a normal tone.
"What's this? I don't understand this at all. Before I came here, I consulted with professionals before I dared to tell you." Zhang Shan tapped the contract in her hand leisurely. "You said his father is really cruel. His son has basically no income for at least three to five months. What a big hole this is... Also, I don't know if your boyfriend has told you that Yi Yu has done IP joint ventures with milk tea, catering, and trendy brands. Several contracts have been signed and the money has been paid, but the products have not yet been launched. In this case, the other party can completely claim compensation."
Sheng Min's eyebrows jumped. He didn't know much about Li Xuan's company, but he had heard that Yi Yu had a lot of joint ventures, and all kinds of publicity were overwhelming. Two of them were originally scheduled to be released at the beginning of next month. Normally, the products would have been ready. Once a claim was made, the amount would definitely not be low...
Zhang Shan might have exaggerated a bit, but it was impossible for her to scare him out of nothing.
"The people at Xinge Optics are tight-lipped, and it takes a lot of effort to ask them something. Fortunately, Yuanxin is more relaxed, but it cost me money to get information and choose a time to talk to you. But this money is definitely worth it, Xiaomin, don't you think so?"
Zhang Shan gently held her forehead, "Actually, this matter is not a big deal. To put it bluntly, it's just about money. He is being suppressed by his father and can't fight back, isn't it because no one dares to invest in him? If you give him some money, wouldn't this matter be resolved? But Xiao Min, do you think the money you have is enough for you to terminate the contract and sue yourself? Is your boyfriend's money enough as well?"
The sunlight outside the window suddenly became dazzling. It was not enough, of course not enough. Sheng Min planned the funds for Li Xuan, but who could have thought that Li Mingge would be so crazy? Completely cut off Yuanyi's income.
With so many employees to support, the company needs to spend money every minute of the day it is open, unless Li Xuan fires some of the people, but Li Xuan will never do such a thing, Sheng Min knows him better than anyone. Sheng Min pursed his lips unconsciously, he still has cars and houses to sell, but it is not so easy to sell them in a short time, and it is hard to say whether Li Mingge will not stop him again... ...
"Now are you willing to take a look at my contract?" Zhang Shan raised her eyebrows slightly, stood up slowly, walked around Sheng Min's office, looked around casually, and tilted her head to look at the script on his desk that he hadn't put away yet. "You didn't ask for it before. If you want, the company can also arrange a special lounge for you. It doesn't matter if you don't use it often. It's twice as big as this one, I promise."
"What do I need these for?" Sheng Min asked softly, "I don't need them."
"But the company needs you, and your boyfriend needs you too. Of course, if you choose not to have this boyfriend, you will naturally have less trouble. These photos can be big or small, and they are not real evidence. Besides, you don't want to be in the entertainment industry anymore, so these are not important... But are you willing to give them up?"
Zhang Shan turned back and sat down in front of him, her high heels tapping. The ground was spotless, but it seemed as if dust had been stirred up out of nowhere. Outside the window, snow had started falling again, and the sun was completely blocked, making it dark.
After the slap, now it's time to give the sweet date. Zhang Shan changed her tone to a sincere and earnest one: "Five years, I only want you for five years. If you want to leave after five years, I will definitely not stop you. All the contract terms are the best, and no other company can offer such good conditions. You can change your agent if you want, you can choose any, and I will only take you one. I have already picked out several scripts, all of which are big productions and big IPs. You can pick one and take on a variety show. The company will not charge a penny for these two projects, and will give them all to you. Isn't your boyfriend's problem solved? If it's not enough, I'll make it up for you... Isn't this good, Xiao Min? You are only 22 years old, which is the golden age for artists. Why bother?"
"Okay." Li Xuan's phone was still on the line. Sheng Min pressed the screen on the table with his backhand and said softly, "Very good."
Zhang Shan couldn't bear hearing such a tone after all, and was silent for two seconds: "Xiao Min, don't blame me. I brought you up, you are kind and soft-hearted, I don't want to force you. But I have no choice."
Sheng Min didn't comment. Zhang Shan looked at the table for a long time: "I thought about letting you go, really. You know how I treated you over the years. You followed me when you were so young. I treated you like a half brother and wanted to help you. But the company hasn't been doing well in the past few years. If you leave, I don't know how much the stock price will drop."
Sheng Min looked gloomy and said after sitting for a while, "I need to think about it. I will give you an answer before the contract expires next Wednesday."
"It's been too long. It needs to be signed before tonight."
"Boss Zhang." The snow was falling harder and harder. Sheng Min stood up and turned on the light. "I'm not afraid of a fight to the death. If you insist on signing today, I'll tell you clearly that I won't sign. I have more choices than you in this matter."
A slight breeze blew in from the window that was not closed tightly. Zhang Shan looked at him tiredly, while Sheng Min looked indifferent and did not move.
"Shengmin."
As the two sides were in a stalemate, the door was suddenly pushed open, and Yin Qianpin strode in, brushing off the snow on his body, "I'm sorry, I said I would come early, but it started snowing when I came out, and there was a traffic jam ahead. In this horrible weather... I brought the contract, you..."
He paused abruptly and frowned slightly: "This is...?"
He had never met Zhang Shan in person, but when Sheng Min came for the audition, he did some background checking and saw her photo. He felt that she was somewhat familiar, but he couldn't tell her apart at first.
"Director Yin, right? I've heard of your name for a long time." Zhang Shan said leisurely, "I'm the vice president of Dongyi Culture."
He glanced at the file bag in Yin Qianpin's hand with a half-smile.
"That's what I thought. No wonder. I didn't do it on purpose. I really didn't know." She bent down to pick up her handbag, then turned to Sheng Min and said, "I came here at an unlucky time today... No, it was just a coincidence. Just do as you say. I agree."
This was deliberately said in a vague and ambiguous way, which made Yin Qianpin feel a little confused. Zhang Shan said to him again: "Director Yin, I have something else to do. I won't disturb you and Sheng Min anymore..."
He picked up the photo on the coffee table and said, "It's our first meeting, so I'll give you a little gift... I don't think Xiao Min will mind."
Yin Qianpin only glanced at him and his face turned cold: "I am not familiar with Mr. Zhang, I don't accept gifts."
"I must give this gift?" Zhang Shan still smiled.
"Mr. Zhang." Sheng Min closed his eyes slightly and then opened them again. He then smiled softly and reached out to take the photo. "Please leave some room for me to speak for myself."
"There's nothing to say." Yin Qianpin frowned, "I won't listen to you. I came here to discuss the contract with you..."
"I know."
Under the daylight, Sheng Min's helplessness and coldness were nowhere to be hidden. Zhang Shan lowered her eyes and finally left.
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This tragedy will soon be over, it will all be resolved, just hold on, my dears.