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    ## Chapter 40: Development Festival Exchange Meeting

    Shen Miao Miao felt a bit of liver pain when she saw this “God of Wealth.”

    She sat down again.

    For a moment, only the two of them remained in the spacious conference room.

    Their eyes met.

    This was the first time Shen Miao Miao had really looked at Gu Sheng.

    During the interview, they signed a contract hastily.

    During the development of multiple games afterwards, Shen Miao Miao mostly interacted with Chu Qingzhou for handover purposes.

    Looking up at Gu Sheng leaning against the edge of the table, she saw his clear, sunny features. Though he was wearing a slightly childish Mickey Mouse hooded sweatshirt, it couldn’t conceal the depth and steadiness in his eyes.

    They locked eyes for a moment.

    “Pfft…”

    Shen Miao Miao couldn’t help but chuckle:

    “Such a straight-man statement, Director Gu…”

    But although she said this, Shen Miao Miao still picked up her steaming cup of water and took a sip.

    Gu Sheng also smiled, pulling out his other hand from behind:

    “What about this then?”

    A lollipop!

    Seeing Gu Sheng pull out a lollipop as if by magic, Shen Miao Miao’s originally dim eyes lit up!

    She subconsciously reached for it!

    But her hand stopped halfway. She awkwardly glanced at the lollipop and straightened her posture, pretending to be indifferent:

    “This…this is a bit childish!”

    “But it’s just right for college students.”

    The next second, Gu Sheng unwrapped the lollipop and directly stuffed it into Shen Miao Miao’s mouth.

    “Mmm…”

    Shen Miao Miao savored the sweet taste of the candy, and the knot in her heart seemed to loosen a little:

    “I think you’re being disrespectful to the CEO.”

    “It’s okay,”

    Gu Sheng didn’t care, waving his hand:

    “You’ll experience our respect when you settle the bill at the restaurant later.”

    As he spoke, Gu Sheng folded the candy wrapper and casually tossed it into the trash can.

    Shen Miao Miao: …

    Why do I feel more and more like a fool?

    Chatting and laughing, they arrived at the restaurant.

    With the boss footing the bill, everyone naturally didn’t hold back.

    Delicate dishes were served one after another. At the request of everyone, Gu Sheng, as the project’s overall leader, also had to say a few words.

    Gu Sheng chuckled and raised his glass of red wine: “Then I’ll toast to our Golden Wind becoming more and more successful, and its sales soaring…”

    “Cheers!”

    Before he could finish, Shen Miao Miao raised her glass, quickly interrupting him.

    Brother, please stop talking about making money, it’s bad luck.

    Everyone was having a lively time!

    Then Shen Miao Miao’s phone rang.

    “Hello? Who is this?”

    Shen Miao Miao answered the call.

    On the other end of the line, a cautious male voice sounded:

    “Shen, it’s me, Yan Sheng.”

    Shen Miao Miao’s face darkened.

    Why is today so unlucky?

    I need to find a chance to burn some incense.

    The reason why the Vampire Survivor project had such an exaggerated profit was not only because of Gu Sheng’s last-minute update, but also thanks to Yan Sheng’s marketing assistance as his “old six” teammate.

    Already upset, you’re here to make things worse!

    Shen Miao Miao sighed inwardly, thinking that she must be jinxed today.

    But she had no reason to vent her anger on Yan Sheng, so she could only roll her eyes secretly: “Oh, Director Yan, is there something you need at this late hour?”

    On the other end of the line, Yan Sheng chuckled nervously: “Oh, I apologize if I’m disturbing you, Shen. Should I call you tomorrow morning?”

    “It’s fine,”

    Shen Miao Miao thought to herself, just get it over with. Whatever you have, tell me today. Don’t affect my mood tomorrow:

    “I’m having dinner with the executives from our company. I’m not busy right now.”

    “Really? Hahaha, it’s a celebratory dinner, isn’t it?”

    Yan Sheng laughed:

    “Look at me, I haven’t even congratulated you yet, Shen!”

    “The first-hour sales broke ten thousand, truly worthy of celebration! Congratulations, Shen!”

    Shen: …

    Can you just get to the point?

    Why keep rubbing salt in the wound?

    Shen Miao Miao almost spat out a mouthful of blood. She was angry but still had to maintain a smile: “…Thank you, Director Yan. Let’s talk about business.”

    Stop it, stop it. I’m going to go to the rooftop and blow some air.

    “Right, right, let’s talk about business. Shen, you’re not arrogant despite your success, a young hero.”

    Hearing Shen Miao Miao’s flat tone, Yan Sheng couldn’t help but feel smug.

    He immediately threw a compliment her way.

    Look!

    This girl’s family background and mental strength are mature!

    If it were an ordinary person, seeing their game selling so well, they would be ecstatic!

    But look at little Shen!

    She doesn’t show any excitement or joy!

    She’s so calm!

    She’s a talent!

    Clearing his throat, Yan Sheng said:

    “It’s like this, Shen. Your company has shined brightly in this event,”

    “And your talented chief designer, Mr. Gu Sheng, has naturally attracted special attention within the circle,”

    “Because our event was intentionally designed to bring designers from behind the scenes to the forefront,”

    “So, we’ve scheduled a Development Festival Exchange Meeting for this Wednesday, inviting you and Director Gu to participate,”

    “Many developers and game-related media friends participating in this event will be present,”

    “I’ve had my assistant send you the relevant details to your work email,”

    “Please do us the honor of attending.”

    Hmm…

    Actually, Shen Miao Miao wasn’t interested in this kind of event.

    Wouldn’t it be better to lie around at home or slack off in the office, watching dramas?

    But then she thought again!

    Development Festival Exchange Meeting, which means many “competitors” will be there, right?

    You know!

    The developers participating in this event are mostly small, unknown workshops.

    They have almost zero experience with success, but they certainly have a whole basket of experience with failure.

    Could I learn from those foolishly-losing fools?

    Learn their advanced experience in losing money!

    Fortunately, the competitors didn’t know what Shen Miao Miao was thinking, otherwise, they would definitely curse her.

    Thinking of this!

    Shen Miao Miao nodded: “Okay, I’ll get ready and we’ll meet in the Capital City on Wednesday.”

    Hearing this, Yan Sheng was overjoyed:

    “Great, great! I’ll be looking forward to your arrival, Shen and Director Gu!”

    After hanging up the phone, Shen Miao Miao shared the situation with everyone at the table.

    Everyone was naturally elated.

    After all, it was an invitation from the country’s top game platform.

    For their newly established company, this would definitely be a boost.

    Most importantly, being able to interact with the game companies present would greatly help them grasp market trends and determine their future development plans.

    Gu Sheng had no objections either.

    After all, in this world, there wasn’t yet a Chinese game designer who could stand on the world stage.

    He didn’t mind being the first.

    Moreover, going to the exchange meeting would allow him to gain a deeper understanding of the world’s electronic technology level and its impact on the game industry.

    For example, sensory pod technology.

    Gu Sheng had coveted this technology for a long time.

    Leisurely peeling a Nordic sweet shrimp, Gu Sheng pondered:

    I need to find a chance to try out some games from my previous life in the sensory pod.

    Like Battlefield, like Apex, like Euro Truck Simulator.

    And also…

    Horror games?

    (End of Chapter)

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