Chapter 72: Unbelievable, the Grandmaster of Wuxia Fiction, Mr. Yong, Welcomes Him!
“Impossible, impossible…”
Liu Pingping muttered in her heart.
That white-haired old man, was that him?
Su Qingyan walked beside Liu Pingping.
She felt an immense sense of pride in her heart.
Her sister couldn’t see Li Mo’s extraordinary qualities…
That’s why she divorced him.
But I’m with him because I truly love him…
One day, my sister will regret this so much it’ll eat her up inside!
Meanwhile, after receiving Li Mo’s approval, Lei Xiaojun felt a surge of confidence.
When he first arrived in Hangzhou, the constant financial struggles of Joyo.com had weighed heavily on him, making him feel somewhat inferior.
Whenever he encountered executives from Sina, NetEase, or Sohu, he would avoid them, choosing to stay invisible.
After earning Li Mo’s recognition, he suddenly felt a newfound vigor.
He walked with much more confidence.
Li Mo’s reputation in the industry was thunderous.
Countless people sought his guidance.
And now, he had spoken so highly of him, if others found out, they would surely look at him differently!
“Mr. Mo, do you have any thoughts on how to operate Swordsman Love Story?”
Lei Xiaojun had closely observed QQ Space, status updates, and the “Chat with Strangers” feature, all designed by Li Mo.
Even his previous advice to Teacher Ma had been strokes of genius!
But the most significant thing was the sudden rise of Yidong Dream Network.
It proved to everyone that instant messaging wasn’t just a fleeting trend, it could actually be monetized!
That was why people held Li Mo in such high regard.
“The main reason Swordsman Love Story was shelved before was the fear of pirated copies of single-player games.”
“Plus, most single-player games offered a poor experience, which is why domestic single-player games generally have a bad reputation.”
Li Mo knew the future trend of single-player games.
Under the relentless pressure of cracked versions, the single-player game market would eventually collapse.
Countless developers would starve.
“The reason I recommend an online game is that piracy isn’t an issue here.”
Qiu Bojun nodded in agreement.
“Exactly. The main reason our board halted Swordsman Love Story was because of rampant piracy. Back then, even my WPS was cracked by Lei Xiaojun.”
He still held a bit of a grudge about it.
But ironically, that was also how he had recruited his top general to Kingsoft.
Lei Xiaojun scratched his head sheepishly.
“To be honest, I didn’t want to crack it, but WPS cost over 2,000 yuan back then, I just couldn’t afford it.”
As they reminisced, both men found it amusing.
Su Qingyan watched Li Mo chatting effortlessly with these industry titans, her heart swelling with admiration.
His ordinary life in the past had truly buried his brilliance.
“Since single-player games have a bad reputation, the most important thing for an online game is user experience.”
“I suggest the development team recruit some hardcore gamers.”
“Every member must reach at least Level 40 in the game.”
“That way, once it launches, the player experience will be far better.”
Qiu Bojun immediately clapped his hands.
“Mr. Mo, that’s an excellent point. Only by testing the game themselves will they truly understand the player’s perspective!”
“It avoids all the post-launch headaches!”
At this moment, Qiu Bojun genuinely admired Li Mo.
Though his words were simple, most people wouldn’t have thought of them.
The greatest truths are the simplest.
“Another key factor is pre-installation in internet cafés.”
“Many domestic online games are already doing promotions.”
“Everyone envies the revenue of Legend and Zheng Tu.”
“At this rate, Chen Tianqiao might become the richest man in China.”
Li Mo’s words ignited Qiu Bojun’s ambition.
Lei Xiaojun chimed in, “Absolutely… That’s exactly right.”
“Chen Tianqiao is incredibly busy these days.”
“Teacher Ma invited him several times, and he only gave vague replies about coming.”
“Who knows if he’ll actually show up?”
Liu Pingping didn’t understand gaming.
As she listened to Li Mo’s discussion, she couldn’t believe how much he knew.
E-commerce, instant messaging, gaming, stocks, real estate, he was an expert in everything, with deep insights.
It was utterly astonishing!
Just how much more is he hiding?
Li Mo continued, “Pre-installation in internet cafés is crucial.”
“Don’t waste money on early promotions.”
“Since Swordsman Love Story is a historical martial arts game…”
“I suggest hiring a thousand people dressed in ancient costumes for the launch event.”
“Recreate the grandeur of the Tang Dynasty.”
“Right now, the online game market is wide open.”
“A well-executed spectacle will attract massive attention.”
“I can’t promise it’ll overtake Legend or Zheng Tu, but…”
“I believe it can become a new profit driver.”
Qiu Bojun applauded enthusiastically!
He could tell, Li Mo’s suggestions were completely viable!
Kingsoft could make a fortune in the gaming market.
The thought made him almost want to cut this West Lake Forum short and send Lei Xiaojun to start development immediately!
“Mr. Mo, now I understand why the industry holds you in such high regard.”
“You’re a genius among geniuses.”
“A few simple sentences are like handing Kingsoft a gold mine.”
“I don’t even know how to repay you.”
Li Mo joked, “If possible, just transfer Lei Xiaojun to my company.”
“I’ll pay you compensation.”
He was determined to recruit Lei Xiaojun, getting him now would save a lot of trouble later.
Lei Xiaojun’s hands trembled slightly.
He never expected Mr. Mo to value him so highly, he was openly poaching him!
“Ah, I’m afraid that won’t work, Mr. Mo. Xiaojun is Kingsoft’s pillar right now.”
“Without him, Kingsoft would decline rapidly.”
“I’m already stretched thin, I can’t afford to lose him.”
“If you’d like, you can have any other executive.”
Li Mo shook his head.
“I don’t want any other executive. In my eyes, Lei Xiaojun is worth ten of them.”
“To borrow a phrase from Romance of the Three Kingdoms, ”
“Obtaining Guan Yu (Lei Xiaojun) is worth more than 100,000 soldiers.”
Lei Xiaojun felt his blood surge with excitement!
Mr. Mo’s praise was that high!
At this moment, he almost wanted to jump ship and work under Li Mo, even without a salary!
Of course, he couldn’t say that out loud.
No matter what, he still had to give his all for the company.
Otherwise, what would other bosses think of him?
“I never expected Mr. Mo to favor Xiaojun so much. If Kingsoft ever collapses, I’ll make sure he joins Mr. Mo first.”
The journey was long, but as Li Mo and Qiu Bojun conversed, they soon arrived at the entrance.
A white-haired old man strode forward to greet Li Mo, with Teacher Ma following closely behind.
Though his hair was silver, the old man walked with vigorous, purposeful steps.
Liu Pingping finally confirmed it.
This man really was the grandmaster of wuxia fiction, Mr. Yong!
He had actually come!
When Mr. Yong saw Li Mo arrive, he quickly stepped forward, clasped his hands in a traditional martial arts salute, and said:
“Brother Li Mo, Teacher Ma has told me much about your deeds.”
“I’ve come specially to welcome you.”
His speech carried the distinct flair of a martial arts novel.
Lately, even Teacher Ma had adopted a similar tone in their conversations.
Liu Pingping clenched her hands together discreetly.
The man welcoming Li Mo was truly Jin Yong (Louis Cha), the legendary master of wuxia!