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Li Chunbo glanced at his watch and said to the person beside him, "The meeting is about to start. Everyone from each department, please be prepared!"
Seeing that there were still absent members in Class One, Fan Xiaohu angrily grabbed the class leader by the collar and demanded, "Where are they? Where are they? Why are there still absentees in Class One? Hurry up and contact them!!!"
"Calm down; it's just an employee meeting," Zhuo Rohan said with a calm smile. "Everyone, please note that Mr. Li will be here shortly, so let's not get too anxious."
The mention of Mr. Li effectively silenced the rowdy group of students. Whether it was Li Li, Li Xue, or the long-absent Old Master Li, they were all individuals deserving of their respect.
Despite their complaints, seeing any of the Mr. Lis made the wait worthwhile, so the students refrained from further chatter and settled down.
Twenty minutes earlier:
"Uh..." The team leader was clearly taken aback by Li Xue's sudden offer of a large sum of money, momentarily speechless. However, he quickly recovered and joked, "Let's avoid cash; I don't want a team of armed guards following me around."
The students in the classroom were left dumbfounded by this statement. While they knew that Li Xue had the means to pay such a hefty amount, no one expected her to agree so readily.
Could it be that she had conducted a thorough risk assessment and profit evaluation for this project in such a short time?
Only Chen Rui understood that this was all due to his offhand comment.
"I'll handle the funding issue, so you are now part of Zhi Cheng Entertainment under Dawn Group. I look forward to our collaboration," he said.
Li Xue smiled at the students and then turned to Chen Rui with a grin. "Let's go arrange the funds so we can avoid any awkwardness here; they wouldn't dare let loose and enjoy themselves otherwise."
Chen Rui nodded as Li Xue linked her arm with his, and they slowly walked out of the classroom and into the elevator...
As the two left so casually, the five students exchanged glances, confirming that this matter had been settled. A hint of joy flushed their faces.
Liang addressed the other team members, "Immediately convene a full team meeting! Everyone needs to be present! Right now! At once!"
The other team members nodded solemnly, their eyes seemingly filled with fiery determination.
As they stepped out of the teaching building, Chen Rui smiled and asked, "Why do you have to do things my way? You don't really want to invest in this project, do you?"
Li Xue leaned against Chen Rui's shoulder, a smile on her face that she couldn't hide. "Who said this was for you? I just think it's quite interesting. This project seems to require a huge investment and the returns will be difficult, but don't forget about your presence."
Chen Rui sighed, "Looks like you had already planned to drag me into this."
"Who cares? I just want to enhance communication with the country. After all, the Li Family is drawing attention, and problems are bound to arise," Li Xue continued leaning against Chen Rui, though a hint of worry flickered across her face.
"So how do you expect me to report this to the higher-ups? Using the Central Hub isn't something someone at my level can decide."
Chen Rui glanced at Li Xue and gently stroked her smooth hair, helplessly saying, "Now you're making it sound so serious. What if my application fails?"
Li Xue lifted her head and stared at Chen Rui for a moment. Realizing he wasn't joking, she playfully poked his forehead with her finger.
"You fool! Do you remember the Dream World Project's Fourth World plan?" Li Xue asked with a smile.
"Fourth World?" Chen Rui recalled that the Fourth World was intended for business use, primarily focusing on tourism in an ordinary world and a universal gaming world—essentially a space for relaxation and entertainment.
Of course, choosing a quiet place within the dream could also serve as an alternative workspace without affecting real-life schedules.
Chen Rui suddenly understood Li Xue's point; the world proposed by these students perfectly encompassed the essence of the Fourth World.
A magical world that embraces everything yet remains unique could indeed achieve universal entertainment.
"But isn't that too risky? Who knows if those higher-ups have already booked the Fourth World?" Chen Rui said with a slight smile.
Li Xue pulled out a document from her handbag and handed it to Chen Rui with a smile. "I didn't expect you, the team leader, to be less informed than my assistant. Take a look!"
Chen Rui opened the document, which was an announcement issued by the United Nations. It did not specify any particular organization but was directed at entertainment media companies worldwide.
The United Nations was beginning to select a large-scale game that could serve as a form of entertainment for the masses. The requirements were not detailed; there were no specifications on the type of game, only that it must be capable of reaching a universal audience.
Without needing to think, Chen Rui knew this was an announcement made in the name of the United Nations after the Dream World Project Decision-Making Body received a request from the technical department, aimed at all Game Companies around the world.
However, he questioned how effective such an announcement could be. The United Nations had reached a rather awkward position; not only countries but even some large multinational corporations could ignore certain regulations set by the United Nations.
Thus, Chen Rui was very skeptical about the effectiveness of this announcement.
"With just this piece of paper and no mention of compensation, which Game Company would be willing to develop a game with uncertain profits?"
Li Xue nodded with a smile. "Indeed, based on what I know, most major Game Companies held emergency high-level meetings after this announcement was made. However, since then, there has been no further movement. Not a single Game Company has allocated personnel to form a new game development team."
Chen Rui thought for a moment and then shook his head with a wry smile. "Even so, how can you confidently say that our superiors will allow us to use the Central Hub?"
"It's not about using it; it's just borrowing the Central Hub's servers. Do you want me to move River Six over?" Li Xue gazed at Chen Rui with feigned resentment, resembling a wife who harbored grievances against her husband.
Chen Rui chuckled lightly. If she really wanted to move River Six's computer over, it might actually be possible. Although he wasn't sure if River Six could match the processing power and storage capacity of quantum computers, he decided it would be best to put in extra effort to prevent her from causing trouble.
He thought silently.
"Then I'll go consult with our superiors now. You can keep them entertained for a while; they’re probably gathering people for an 'employee meeting' right now," Chen Rui said as he brushed aside Li Xue's bangs with a smile.
Li Xue nodded. "Make sure you come back quickly."
Buzzing... Li Xue's phone rang. Chen Rui nodded as she took it out to answer. On the other end, Fan Xiaohu excitedly exclaimed, "Sister Li... No... Mr. Li! The first meeting of the World game production team is almost ready. When can you find time to come over?"
"In a moment," Li Xue said with a smile, "I still have a few things to take care of."
After saying this, Li Xue hung up the phone and quietly watched Chen Rui, waiting for him to speak.
Chen Rui scratched his head and muttered, "I'm leaving," before turning and walking toward the staff dormitory, leaving Li Xue standing alone.
Li Xue was taken aback for a moment, then shook her head with a wry smile as she watched Chen Rui jog away. A mix of longing, excitement, anger, and disappointment flashed in her eyes, but ultimately it settled into calmness.
With a sigh, Li Xue turned back toward the teaching building but suddenly realized something. She quickly pulled out her phone from her bag and dialed back the recent call.
"Mr. Li! Where are you?" It was still Fan Xiaohu's voice, but it was clear that many people were around him, making the atmosphere somewhat chaotic.
Li Xue smiled slightly. "Who told you to hack into the school's communication system?"
Fan Xiaohu immediately realized he was being summoned for questioning and quickly switched to an apologetic tone. "I'm sorry, Mr. Li! You see, I was just anxious at that moment—trying to find you! If I hadn't done that, how would I know where you were, right?"
"Why do you need to know where I am? Do I have to report to you wherever I go?"
Fan Xiaohu sensed that she was genuinely upset and became serious. He lowered his voice. "No... I..."
"What do you mean 'no'?!"
Li Xue's voice carried a hint of anger that was quite imposing. Although Fan Xiaohu didn't have the speakerphone on, several people nearby couldn't help but shiver at her tone.
"Just kidding," came a warm voice from the other end of the line, as if an iceberg had suddenly transformed into a sunny beach. "But don't do that again. My phone number won't change in the short term. If you need to contact me during this time, just use this number, but don’t send me random messages."
"Got it, got it." Fan Xiaohu replied as if he had been granted a reprieve.
"Alright, I'm hanging up now. I'll be there soon." Li Xue ended the call, shaking her head with a light laugh. These people really knew how to stir things up; they had managed to get her phone number without her noticing. Their hacking skills were truly impressive.
Upon reaching the top floor classroom of the teaching building, it had been arranged like a studio, with nearly a hundred students seated in their respective places, waiting for Li Xue's arrival.
Behind the podium, a three-dimensional projection displayed the entire team of Dusksar. Each member wore a serious expression, but their eyes sparkled with excitement.
Li Xue entered calmly and walked up to the podium. With a steady voice, she said, "As you all know, what we are about to embark on is an unprecedented giant VR Terminal network game. Its data volume, realism, and completion level will far exceed that of ordinary RPG games. Of course, the investment is also substantial."
"Now, I want to ask you a question: Is there anyone who does not want to participate in this game? If so, please raise your hand or leave this studio directly."
No one raised their hand, nor did anyone leave. Even if they were not interested in the game, they were intrigued by this once-in-a-lifetime internship opportunity.
"Very well. As the investor, I hereby announce that the World Project Team is officially established and the World project is officially launched!" Li Xue pulled out a checkbook from her bag and wrote down a one followed by ten zeros in the designated line.
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Downstairs at the staff dormitory:
Chen Rui stood in the parking lot, looking at Gao Zhijie's car with a frown: Why is it not my car... I don’t even have the keys!
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The power was out at home today and hasn’t been restored yet... So I’m using my phone to write this for everyone. Originally, I could have finished it in about an hour and a half on my computer, but since I'm using my phone and don’t have access to a specific database, it took me nearly three hours to write these three thousand words. It was really painful, so I hope those who enjoy it will support me!
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