Her calm was only superficial. Wang Buful's fingers were held hard by her cold little hands, which was a manifestation of her helplessness.

The corridor here is like a magic cave to Xia Ci. It wasn't until the two of them walked outside to the neighborhood that she relaxed a little.

Then, Xia Ci couldn't move a single step. She let go of Wang Buying's hand, stretched out her arms, and hugged Wang Buying's waist from the side.

Suddenly, she seemed to have collapsed, and she let out a muffled cry. She buried her face in Wang Buyi's clothes, and her whole body kept shaking.

Only then did Wang Buyi realize that this second-year junior high school girl who had only reached her ribs was so weak. He stood there motionless, so that the crying Xia Ci could rely on him with peace of mind.

For this child, the world is so unforgiving. Relatives, neighbors, teachers, classmates, there is no one who can make her feel warm, and everyone is hurting her with bad words. And the only mother who loves her is not around.

No wonder, she would pin all her hopes on summoning a guardian spirit that belonged only to her.

"Let's have a good cry. After today, I promise that I won't let you cry because of sadness again. The king reassured in a low voice, his voice unusually determined.

Wang Buyi was like a tree, motionless, let Xia Ci hold him. It was time to get off work, and there were a lot of people coming and going, all of whom cast confused glances at the two.

Ten minutes passed. Twenty minutes passed......

Xia Ci stopped crying for a long time, but I don't know why, it's been twenty minutes, and she still hugs Wang and doesn't let go.

"Hey, you're not going to fall asleep, are you?" The strange eyes of the people around him can still stand it, and Wang Buyi is mainly afraid that Xia Ci will catch a cold if he falls asleep.

"You're so stingy, don't let you hold it for a while." Xia Ci immediately let go of Wang Buful, and walked home with red eyes.

"Wait." Wang Buyi dragged Xia Ci back. Her face was wet and slugging, full of snot and tears, and bubbles were forming under her nose. Wang Buyi was not too dirty, bent down and wiped her with his hands, and said: "The girl's family, how can she cry like a cat." ”

Xia Ci wanted to say something, but he couldn't say it. I suddenly felt warm in my heart, I haven't felt this feeling for a long time.

"Let's go, I'll cook vinegar cabbage when I go home." Wang Buyi pulled Xia Ci and said.

……

Tuesday. After sending Xia Ci to school, Wang Buyi went to the Internet café to make security software. When the time was almost up, I asked Sun Yifeng to print a piece of paper, printed with the bilingual "Villefort Company" in Chinese and English, which was a welcome sign.

When he arrived at the airport by airport bus, it was exactly half past three. didn't wait long, Li Ming arrived with two foreigners.

Li Ming said in Chinese, which is not very proficient: "Hello, I am the producer of "CS", Li Ming. Are you the producer of """ ”

"Yes, I'm Wang Buying."

"Mr. Wang, the game you made is really amazing. I got a lot of enlightenment. Li Ming modestly shook hands with Wang, and then introduced the two behind him: "They are also the commissioners sent by the Willfort Company to carry out this acquisition, and they are in charge of law and finance respectively. ”

"First of all, I'm too poor to entertain you now. You'll have to find your own place to eat and lodge. Wang Buyi said with some embarrassment.

Li Ming was stunned for a moment, then looked at the clothes on Wang Buful's body, and was surprised, he couldn't believe that the makers of "Crazy Tide" were so shabby. He thought for a moment and said, "In this way, can you help us find a hotel and negotiate things today." Because the company intends to sell "Tide" within this financial quarter. After all, the company hasn't released a single game this year. Investors and players alike are desperate for us to sell a game right away. ”

Wang Buyi nodded in understanding. In addition to making games and selling games, a company like Villefort is probably a top priority to please investors, and various arrangements need to be made. Since Villefort is in a hurry, it is even better, and Wang is also in a hurry to use the money.

A ticket from the airport back to the city costs 2o yuan a piece. Wang Bubu bought four tickets, plus the one when he came, and the money he could use was gone.

Li Ming and the other two foreigners stood in front of the bus, looked at each other and got on the bus, and said in their hearts: There is no special car to pick up, at least a taxi. Is it really poor?

"Mr. Wang, when I came, the founder of the company told me that if you are willing to join Villefort, then the company can arrange your trip to the United States immediately. There is no probationary period, and the annual salary is $250,000 as we said before. And a home can be provided for you in the Forks district. As soon as Li Ming got on the bus, he said.

There were many international students returning from the United States on the bus, and they couldn't help but turn their heads to look at Wang Buful, wondering who had the ability to make an American company so invited. If you know where the Forks district is, there is a little envy in your eyes.

"Thank you for your kindness." Wang Buyi shook his head, "I still plan to exhibit in the motherland." ”

"With all due respect...... Li Ming didn't dare to be too offended, and said hesitantly: "Mr. Wang doesn't seem to be living very well in China. This land may be a waste of your power. Only in the United States, only in Villefort, can you wield your full strength. ”

Wang Buyi was not angry, and said calmly: "You are very right. But money is not the only value in life. Maybe you don't believe it, but just a few days ago, I was given a chance to make my dream come true. I don't want to miss this opportunity. ”

"Mr. Wang, you may not understand what I'm talking about." Li Ming frowned slightly and said: "The work "Crazy Tide" shows that your concept and technology are better than all game producers in this world. Whether it's a Japanese, French, or even American game producer, you've crossed everyone up for at least three to five years. However, if you don't work hard at the forefront, you won't be able to stay ahead. ”

Doesn't Wang Bucheng know this truth?

He has the skills and insight to work as a coder in a small mobile game company 14 years later.

"Frenzy" is a game that can cause a sensation in 2ooo years, but after 14 years, it will not sell at all.

The technological changes in the information age are really too fast.

Li Ming saw that Wang did not bow his head and ponder, thinking that he had been moved, and said, "I know, you want to make games in China." But have you thought about it? It has been 30 years since the world game industry was exhibited in the 70s. Two generations of talent have been born in these three decades. And these two generations of talent are gathered in Japan and the United States. Even if you are five years ahead of the world, no, even if it is ten years, can you stand alone against two generations of the United States and Japan? ”

"Is it so scary?" Wang Bu shook his head and said.

"I can guarantee it." Li Ming said solemnly: "If you are not counted, China will not be able to produce any games that sell well all over the world in the next 15 years." ”

Wang wanted to refute, but he knew the future direction, but he didn't have the confidence to fight for winning or losing. He knows that even if 14 years later, in Shenzhen, China, there is a company that relies on games to make the most profits, but that only proves that the company's business means are high, and it cannot be regarded as the pride of China's game industry.

Li Ming intends to overwhelm Wang with a tirade, "In 1999, 7 games with annual sales of more than one million were born in the United States, and 5 were born in Japan. Maybe in the future, there will be games with annual sales of 10 million and 20 million annual sales. So far, "The Legend of Sword and Fairy", which has the best sales in the Chinese-speaking circle, has only sold 8o million copies in 4 years. Compared with China, the United States not only has more professional producers, but also has more players who are accustomed to genuine versions. Mr. Wang, your "Frenzy" chose to be distributed on the website in the United States first, rather than in China, and I believe it has explained a lot of things. ”

"That's right." Wang said.

He had to admire the producer of Counter-Strike. What Li Ming said and analyzed was all true. In the next few years, players, manufacturers, media outlets, senior leaders, and parents of students will ...... All kinds of forces will work together to strangle China's single-player game industry.

Wang Bubu knows very well that the symbol of this is the ARPG game "Sword Sealing Demon Record".

In the boring mode of "standing in rows, slashing and slashing" in domestic games, this game stands out. With Chinese style, the percussion of an arcade machine, and a variety of eye-catching ideas, it has been sought after by foreign professional media. The word-of-mouth is almost on par with masterpieces such as "Diablo" and "Neverwinter Night".

The reward for such a good game of innovation and change is extremely unfair to domestic players - plus Taiwan, the sales volume is only a ridiculous 70,000 copies.

Even so, the creative team of "Sword and Magic Record" simply thought that the quality of the game alone could not satisfy players. Determined to fight against the odds, gritted his teeth and even borrowed money from his family, and opened a sequel to the game that was more playable and more elaborate and gorgeous. As a result, sales were even more dismal - 40,000 copies, which was not as good as the previous work.

Since then, the team has never made a single game and has switched to online games.

This incident not only hurt a game production team with dreams, but can even be seen as the last struggle of China's single-player industry before it died. Since then, the capital has completely lost trust, and the makers have lost their enthusiasm. There is no money and no one, so there is no longer a good work, and the technological gap with foreign countries is getting farther and farther.

This is the situation that Wang Buying is about to face. It is precisely because of this that Wang Buyi did not immediately start the production or operation of the game, but first launched security software, harvested a sufficient number of user groups first, and achieved the goal.

Wang looked at the Chinese face next to him and said, "Your words are not wrong at all. However, my dream is simple, it's just to make a game. Make the game I want to play. For me, there is only one criterion, and that is to be fun, not to sell. ”

Although it is leisurely to join another game company, it is designed to be someone else's story and weave someone else's dream. Wang has done enough.