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Li Zheng's plan was to immediately start looking for new investors before the news spread, after all, collaborating with Dawn was surely a guaranteed profit.
However, this plan faced several unavoidable issues that led to no progress at all. After all, Dawn rarely engaged in such large-scale collaborative projects nowadays; they typically handled these projects internally, absorbing both the profits and losses without involving others.
So when the news about seeking investors came out, most companies were surprised but none rushed over to sign contracts. Even those who came to inquire were few, with most still in a wait-and-see attitude.
This was also within Li Zheng's expectations. After all, there was not a single mention of Dawn or its logo in the advertisements. Keen observers would certainly notice this issue: the investment information was merely released by the game's developers and did not necessarily represent Dawn's intentions.
As a result, no Game Company reached an agreement with Li Zheng, and the reasons extended beyond just Dawn pulling out.
With the release of the second promotional video, more companies began to inquire, yet still, none showed strong investment intentions; most adopted a tentative approach.
There was little that could be done. After all, besides Dawn, it was nearly impossible for any Game Company to come up with a billion dollars to invest in a project that carried high risks and uncertain profits.
After sending off a game company boss with a smile once again, Li Zheng slumped into his office chair, relaxing against the backrest as he looked at Zhuo Rohan, who was dressed in professional attire before him.
Seeing Li Zheng in such a state, Zhuo Rohan raised an eyebrow and exclaimed angrily, "You need to take this seriously! You called me here to help you, and I’m giving it my all. Why do you look like you're on the verge of collapse?"
Li Zheng forced a smile and replied, "Can't you see? No one is likely to invest. There are three reasons: first, the investment required for this project is enormous; many companies simply don't have that much idle capital available for investment. Second, while the game is currently receiving praise, no one can predict what will happen once it hits the market. Third—and most importantly—this is a project that has been abandoned by Dawn Group. Regardless of their reasons for pulling out, outsiders will see this project as unworthy of such significant investment."
Zhuo Rohan's expression turned sour as she sat down on the sofa by the coffee table and asked, "So what do we do? Are we just going to let this project die? What have we been doing all this time?"
Li Zheng sighed and fell silent. After a long pause, he said to Zhuo Rohan, "You should head back to school for now; there's nothing more to do here at the moment."
Zhuo Rohan wanted to offer some words of encouragement but changed her mind when her gaze met Li Zheng's. With a sigh of resignation, she left the office.
Li Zheng watched Zhuo Rohan leave before pulling out his phone. He scrolled through his contacts until he found the one labeled 'Chen Rui' and dialed the number.
"Li Zheng? What's up?" came the voice on the other end.
Li Zheng let out a wry smile. "Teacher Chen, I've given up. I really can't salvage this game anymore. After all, I made promises that were too grand; even a glutton would burst trying to consume it, so naturally, no one dares to take a bite."
Chen Rui chuckled knowingly. "Li Zheng, what are you talking about? What do you mean you've given up? I still have things to attend to..."
Seeing that Chen Rui was playing coy, Li Zheng cut straight to the point. "Let’s end this dream. I'm tired and don’t want to act anymore; I can’t keep pretending."
There was a moment of silence on Chen Rui's end. "Alright then, if you don’t want to play anymore, let it be."
The call ended abruptly, leaving Li Zheng in a daze. He wondered what was happening; if he wasn't going to play anymore, why hadn't he woken up?
Before he knew it, a heavy drowsiness swept over him. In a state between sleep and wakefulness, Li Zheng found himself back at the top floor of a tall building at school—not in a classroom but in an office building.
Standing before him was Chen Rui, smiling brightly. "You're awake! Let’s go for a walk; it’s still early, and there’s some time before nine o'clock in the morning. Besides, you don’t start work right on the dot! Right, Master Li?"
In a daze, Li Zheng was pulled along by Chen Rui onto the campus path. The sight of two men walking under the cherry blossom trees in the dead of night made him feel uneasy, and he quickly became more alert.
"Teacher Chen," Li Zheng initiated, adopting an aggressive approach. "Didn’t I ask you to consider the results of this game as my grades? And you agreed! So why is this happening?"
Chen Rui smiled lightly and countered, "When did I ever say I agreed or promised anything? Besides, after experiencing that dream, you should be able to tell that these two assessment methods are fundamentally different concepts."
Li Zheng stared wide-eyed at Chen Rui, unable to believe that Chen Rui could shamelessly deny the promise he had made. However, upon reflection, when he had asked Chen Rui about it, Chen Rui had indeed not given a verbal response but had only nodded slightly...
"You bastard! Does that mean you are in the right now?" Li Zheng forced a bitter smile. "But..."
"There’s no 'but' about it. You should know that as long as this game carries the Dawn brand, it can never be mediocre. Therefore, the game's performance cannot be used to assess your individual achievements! Moreover, what we want is not just the result; it's not solely about the outcome!"
Chen Rui smiled and said, "You must understand that in a journey, the most beautiful and memorable moments are often not at the destination but in the little experiences along the way!"
Li Zheng fell silent and quietly walked alongside Chen Rui through the campus. Before he knew it, they had arrived at the teaching building.
"What is this?" Li Zheng asked in confusion.
Chen Rui smiled without answering and simply headed toward the elevator inside the teaching building. Li Zheng could only follow helplessly.
The two took the elevator to the forty-third floor, where Classroom 04 was located. It hadn't been used for quite some time, but upon entering the forty-third floor, they could see that the classroom was brightly lit.
As Chen Rui and Li Zheng entered the classroom, Li Zheng suddenly noticed that the other four members of their group were also there. In addition, there was a prominent figure seated in the classroom who made Li Zheng feel somewhat weak in the knees.
Chen Rui smiled and nodded at Li Li. "Everyone is here!"
Li Li politely returned the nod and addressed the five of them, saying, "Congratulations! You have become the first class of 04 to graduate completely!"
"Graduate?" The five of them reacted differently, but all wore expressions of surprise on their faces.
"Yes, graduation. Jinghua University is different from other universities. As long as you pass the graduation exam in your senior year, you can graduate. After that, you can either continue your studies or directly join one of the companies under Dawn," Li Li explained with a smile to the five graduates.
Zhuo Rohan asked in surprise, "So, we can leave Jinghua University right now? We can start working at the company?"
"That's correct!" Li Li nodded with a smile and pulled out five folders from her briefcase, handing one to each of them. "These are your files, including your diplomas, recommendation letters, and other documents. They are all yours now."
The five of them felt a surge of excitement upon receiving these items. Graduating ten months early meant they could enter the workforce nearly a year ahead of schedule. A year in youth is far more significant than a year in old age; it could mean an additional opportunity for promotion!
An average person only has two to three chances for promotion in their lifetime. Even if they come from good backgrounds, without parental assistance, they might only get promoted four or five times at most. This shows just how precious that extra year is.
"I choose to stay at school! Until the game officially hits the market!" Li Zheng said earnestly as he tucked away his folder.
Li Li glanced at Li Zheng with slight surprise and smiled lightly. "That's fine; the choice is yours."
Hearing Li Zheng's words, the other four began to ponder. Was it irresponsible to abandon their current work at such a critical moment? Moreover, this was a project funded by Dawn, with an investment amounting to hundreds of millions of Renminbi!
"I also choose to stay... until the game development is complete and officially launched!" Zhuo Rohan declared firmly.
"Me too..."
"Well then, I’ll stay too; it would be boring to leave alone."
Fan Xiaohu smiled slightly and joked, "I can't leave; who knows if you guys will end up fighting with the development team again!"
After seeing the decision of the five, Li Li continued, "There is one more thing. The previous game project Producer, Li Xue, is unable to fulfill her duties due to an urgent matter, so her position as the art team leader will be handed over to He Quanli. As for the Producer role, I will take it on myself!"
"There is also someone to take over my work, and I have been promoted to Project Supervisor," Chen Rui said with a smile. "You all better work hard! Now I am your BSS!"
The next day, under Li Zheng's instructions, the development team once again mobilized personnel to begin producing the second promotional video. The production of the second video was much simpler than the first, as many scenes could be directly shot in the game. Additionally, some online trial players assisted in the filming process, resulting in a significant increase in both quality and impact compared to the first promotional video.
The music remained classic and traditional, featuring "Viry," a powerful piece produced by Seps Fr Hell.
The most notable difference between the second promotional video and the first was the inclusion of the Producer's team member list. Every name from the project Producer and responsible individuals down to the most basic planners and programmers—over four hundred members of this massive development team—was featured in the final credits.
The top three entries on this list undoubtedly sent shockwaves through the business, political, and military sectors!
World Game Project Development Team Member List:
Producer: Li Li
Producer: Li Zheng
Supervisor: Chen Zijing
Development Director: …
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