Although compared with the top IPs such as Journey to the West and the Three Kingdoms, the popularity and influence of Shushan are much worse, but the theme of Shushan, as long as it is developed and operated properly, can definitely become a popular online game.

So, Lin Weidong told Liu Limin his thoughts: "Minmin, I want to create an online game with the theme of Shushan. ”

Liu Limin was not surprised, but asked curiously: "What are you going to do? Buy the copyright of "Shushan"?"

Lin Weidong said calmly: "Yes, I not only want to buy the copyright of the network "Shushan", I also want to talk to this author, you let him go to Shanghai as soon as possible, I will cover all the expenses." ”

After listening to Lin Weidong's words, Liu Limin nodded with a smile: "Okay, then I'll make a call to the editorial department." ”

What Lin Weidong didn't expect was that Liu Limin just made a phone call and contacted the wandering toad.

After hanging up the phone, Liu Limin said to Lin Weidong: "The person has been found, and he is also in Shanghai." ”

Lin Weidong was a little surprised: "Such a coincidence?

Liu Limin denied with a smile: "No, he is from the Northeast, and he lives with a Northeast editor of our company." ”

It turned out that the wandering toad and an editor of Century Chinese were both fellow villagers from the northeast who shared a house on the outskirts of Shanghai.

The next day, in the afternoon.

After Lin Weidong finished the work at hand, he dialed the phone of the wandering toad, wanting to invite him to the Century Chinese Network.

The toad on the other end of the phone said helplessly: "Lin Dong, can you see you later?" I'm coding words, it's been two days, and I can't delay it any longer. ”

Lin Weidong couldn't help but smile and said, "Okay, then I'll go find you, you give me the address." ”

An hour later.

Lin Weidong was at the gate of a community in the suburbs and saw a wandering toad that had just finished writing.

The wandering toad, formerly known as Wang Chao, is an online writer from Changchun, Jilin Province.

Although the popularity and popularity are not comparable to the top online literature gods such as Tang Jiasanshao and Blood Red, the wandering toad can also be called a popular writer at the mainstay level of the Century Chinese Network.

It is worth mentioning that Wang Chao's image is a bit similar to his pen name "Toad", with a thick neck, thick legs and a big head.

However, compared with many online writers who are not good at words, Wang Chao is extremely lively.

After Lin Weidong came to his residence, Wang Chao turned on the computer and opened a folder, which was full of small documents.

"Lin Dong, these are the pits I dug. ”

After Wang Chao finished speaking, Lin Weidong roughly counted it.

The number of documents is about fifty to sixty, and each document is the beginning of a story, long or short, long tens of thousands of words, short thousands of words, short thousands of words.

Whenever Wang Chao has a new subject matter or idea, he will be used to recording these things in writing.

If the idea is relatively mature, write it at the beginning of a story, which is commonly known as the "pit" in the circle.

Just when Lin Weidong was amazed at the richness of the topics that Wang Chao could use at hand and the wide range of coverage, Wang Chao opened another document.

"There are still close to a hundred pits here. ”

“......”

Obviously, as a professional writer, it is necessary to keep track of your thoughts about your work.

Some things are only momentary inspirations, but after a while, they are naturally forgotten, as if the inspiration never appeared.

Wang Chao's profession is that he has mastered a large number of subjects before writing, and has also recorded a lot of materials for backup.

When the idea of which theme is mature or suitable for mainstream tastes, choose which theme to create.

Moving with the market is the quality that a professional writer should have.

After chatting a few words, Lin Weidong and Wang Chao shifted the topic to "Shushan".

Soon, Lin Weidong learned from Wang Chao's mouth that the network "Shu Mountain" written by Wang Chao was completely influenced by the mythical martial arts masterpiece "The Legend of Shu Mountain Swordsman" by Li Shoumin, the owner of Huanzhu Mansion.

Li Shoumin is known as the "King of Modern Martial Arts", and his martial arts books have not only influenced people such as Liang Yusheng, Jin Yong and Gu Long, but also many online writers, including the wandering toad.

A generation of gods and demons martial arts master - the master of Huanzhu Mansion has a lot of minds, and he has created the world's most unprecedented, whimsical fantasy world in Shu Mountain:

"The sea can be boiled, the earth can be overturned, the mountains can be removed, people can be turned into beasts, the sky can disappear without a trace, the land can sink without a shadow, there is heaven beyond the sky, there is earth underneath, there are lakes and marshes under the water, there are stone hearts and ashrams, and the soul can be separated from the body. ”

Lin Weidong's fantasy, an online game with the theme of Shushan, wants to show such a world of myriad weather and whimsy.

After some communication, Lin Weidong was surprised to find that Wang Chao is not only a talented and thoughtful online writer, but also a wonderful person with wild ideas.

Thinking of this, Lin Weidong got straight to the point and said: "Toad, our Century Game Company is going to plan an online game with the theme of Shushan. ”

"If you're interested, come to Century Games and be a consultant for our online game, I think you have the qualifications. ”

After thinking for a while, Wang Chao said with a sad face: "Lin Dong, forget it about being a game consultant, I still prefer story creation." ”

"But Lin Dong, I can give you a suggestion, the style of the game of Shushan can be modeled after "The Legend of Shushan" directed by Tsui Hark. ”

"The painting style and special effects of the movie "The Legend of Shushan" almost satisfied all my fantasies about Shushan. ”

Lin Weidong smiled and nodded: "Okay, my suggestion, I will consider it seriously." ”

After saying that, Lin Weidong walked to the window and looked out the window, it was already dusk.

However, Wang Chao had no intention of cooking.

Lin Weidong turned his head and asked curiously, "Toad, do you usually cook by yourself?"

Wang Chao scratched his head and said with a smile: "Occasionally, my roommate often brings me food at night." ”

Lin Weidong couldn't help but smile and said, "Then you can go to the city with me for dinner." ”

Wang Chao was not embarrassed, and said briskly: "Let's go Lin Dong, as soon as you say it, I'm really a little hungry after eating." ”

After arriving in the city, Lin Weidong introduced Wang Chao to Xu Bo.

Lin Weidong knows very well that he can no longer devote his time and energy to work like he wants to develop "Glory of Kings".

He felt that as a leader, he couldn't take care of everything, and he needed someone to share his worries.

Xu Bo chatted with Lin Weidong and Wang Chao all night, and also felt that Shushan was a very good game theme.

Like Lin Weidong, Xu Bo also invited Wang Chao's adviser who was worried about the new game.

Under the repeated persuasion of Lin Weidong and Xu Bo, Wang Chao finally reluctantly agreed.

February 18, morning.

Lin Weidong met with Guo Yihong of IDG Capital and his team members at Century Games.

In the chairman's office, Lin Weidong instructed Zhou Yanyan to let the company's financial statements and other materials be checked by Guo Yihong in person.

The reason why Lin Weidong attaches so much importance to Yihong's visit is because IDG Capital has rich experience and strength in the business community in China, and can provide entrepreneurs with not only capital, but also many important value-added services.

For example, it provides strategic guidance for the company's development plan, financial management, organizational structure and legal affairs, and helps the company establish a sales network and develop a market.

In addition, IDG Capital can also help train senior executives, provide information on technology, expert advice and market research, and help enterprises establish strategic partnerships with other businesses to achieve a more competitive market position, introduce other international and domestic investment institutions, and provide more financing channels for enterprises.

Of course, Lin Weidong is most concerned about whether IDG Capital can help Century Games in the process of corporate mergers, acquisitions, restructuring and listing.

After reading a bunch of information, Guo Yihong's face showed a satisfied smile: "Lin Dong, I think we will have further cooperation soon." ”

Lin Weidong also knew what Yihong meant, which was nothing more than waiting for their team to value the Century Game Company, and they would soon start the first round of capital injection, so he smiled faintly: "Mr. Guo, I also hope that this will be a pleasant start." ”

After listening to Lin Weidong's words, Guo Yihong couldn't help but sigh: "Lin Dong, if I had known that you were so capable and could do such a good job of the Century Blog, I wouldn't have put the treasure on Blog China in the first place." ”

Lin Weidong smiled and quipped: "Mr. Guo, it's too late for you to regret it now." ”

Guo Yihong smiled bitterly and shook his head: "It's too late, compared to the Century Blog Company, I am still more optimistic about the potential of the Century Games Company." ”