Studios are organizations rooted in the internet and operating within online games. Using the internet to connect is what they are most accustomed to. Employees generally come from all corners of the country, not necessarily in one place. They gather together through the internet to become colleagues, which is a major characteristic of studios.
Even though Inqi is the largest in the industry, it cannot escape this custom. Although they do have core members working in the same physical location, the majority of their colleagues rely entirely on online communication. Especially after Parallel World became fully immersive, everyone can just find a place in the game, close the door, and sit down, which is exactly the same as a face-to-face meeting. The studio boss must be very grateful for this great game. Face-to-face communication is, after all, more convenient for management, but if they were to force everyone to gather in one place from all over, it would greatly increase expenses. Now, it's great. Having a room in the game is cheaper than renting a toilet-sized space in an office building. Since online games entered the era of Parallel World, bosses who once considered further formalizing the studio and having everyone working together in a bright and clean environment have temporarily abandoned this idea. Anyway, they've been used to this model for a long time, so they continue to follow it…
The Inqi studio is currently holding their weekly meeting, attended by the directors of each region, a total of twenty people. The company reimburses the cost of the return teleportation scrolls, and this time the meeting is being held in Moonlit Night City.
"Wuye, tell us about it!" Inqi's stronghold in Moonlit Night City is relatively simple. And at this time, Moonlit Night City is in chaos, so Wuye, as the host, didn't have time to make any preparations, leaving the Inqi elites participating in the meeting to sit on the floor. The only chair was originally for their boss, but it was awkward for one person to sit on it, so the boss simply sat cross-legged on the ground. The one speaking at this time is the boss of Inqi, who of course also has an account in the game, with a very arrogant ID called Gaishi Qiying.
Gaishi Qiying was once a passionate game player, but as he grew older, his interest in games gradually faded. However, his many years of immersion in online games were not wasted. He was able to use this talent to its fullest extent in running the studio. Inqi grew from small to large under his leadership. Now that the business is on the right track, Inqi as a whole is like a solid running machine, moving forward steadily. Gaishi Qiying led his team into this brand new game, Parallel World, and everything has been going smoothly. Their business hasn't changed because of the change in online game mode. Online games are, after all, online games.
However, Gaishi Qiying himself has become interested in this new game mode. The employees of Inqi who are connected to the boss have noticed that the boss appears in the game quite frequently now, but everyone knows that most of the time the boss is just playing! As the boss of the largest studio in the industry, Gaishi Qiying's equipment is of course excellent. Supported by his equipment, his level is not low either, at level 42, which is considered a top-tier player. As for his skill level… According to the game experts in the Inqi studio who watched the boss play, they only said one sentence: "Thank goodness for that equipment."
Inqi's weekly meeting was not supposed to be today, but it was specially brought forward because of the big commotion in Moonlit Night City. The studio is very happy to see players fighting, but what has been stirred up in Moonlit Night City is a cry to beat and kill the Inqi studio, which is definitely not what the studio likes. In the end, they are in the service industry. Players are customers, they are God. Now that God is wielding a knife and killing you when he sees you, what can you hope to sell them?
Gaishi Qiying was extremely unhappy about this incident. But he didn't show it at all on his face. Instead, he smiled and asked Wuye to explain the situation first.
The efficient leveling method was handled by Wuye. He knew that the boss had already been unhappy with him once. He was smiling at this time, but everyone sitting there as a director knew that the boss always understands the situation with a smile, and then deducts your salary with a sneer. Wuye didn't dare to neglect it and explained the action he had organized and planned this time. He repeatedly emphasized his confidentiality, saying that he had specifically instructed the people he contacted everywhere not to reveal their Inqi identity. As for why the other party still caught their tail, Wuye expressed his incomprehension.
"There is no wall that doesn't leak. How could such a big move not leak any information? The problem is that you have to get things done. Now that things haven't been done and you've stirred up a pile of shit, what do you say we should do? Will we still be able to do business in Moonlit Night City in the future?" Gaishi Qiying didn't discuss with Wuye how people found out about this matter. He only asked what to do now.
If Wuye hadn't thought about this question, he wouldn't have been able to climb to the position of director. Hearing the boss ask, he quickly said his prepared answer: "With our studio's identity, it is of course impossible to take the initiative to confront people head-on."
"Nonsense," Gaishi Qiying said. The studio is here to make money, and harmony brings wealth.
"So the top priority is to spread opinions among the players and guide their vision. Let them know that the conflict with the studio is actually a misunderstanding, that someone is framing us. I believe that even now, most players may still be wondering why they are suddenly shouting to beat and kill the Inqi studio. The sooner we do it, the more suddenly we can guide player opinion. Then we will conduct a round of discounted sales to further win people's hearts. I believe that players will eventually soften. As time goes on, it will pass," Wuye said in a clear and logical manner.
Gaishi Qiying nodded, agreeing with what Wuye said. At this time, it is difficult to reverse the player's awareness all at once, so they can only give them sweets while relying on time to gradually make them forget about this matter.
"Since you already have an idea, are you already doing it?" Gaishi Qiying asked.
"We are doing it. The registered players in Moonlit Night City have basically been mobilized, and everyone has been given detailed teaching plans to guide them on how to spread these opinions," Wuye said.
"Oh, you have handled this carefully this time," Gaishi Qiying said.
Wuye silently didn't dare to speak. At this time, going to be complacent would definitely mean that his brain had gone into the water.
"However, it is still a matter of hindsight. Just the discounted sales you mentioned will cause us to bear a lot of losses, which should have been avoided," Gaishi Qiying said.
"Yes, yes, yes…" Wuye nodded, knowing that the sneer was coming.
"The efficient leveling method and the monopoly of city rewards were not achieved twice. The losses on this are even more immeasurable."
"It's my responsibility," Wuye said.
“I will notify the finance department about that.” Gaishi Qiying was still smiling. In fact, the smile was no different, but every time Inqi employees heard this sentence, they insisted on seeing this smile as a "sneer."
Wuye knew exactly how much he would be fined. Gaishi Qiying never said it publicly. The finance department would naturally contact Wuye later. Wuye sighed. If the profits that could have been obtained from the efficient leveling method and the monopoly of the city were really calculated as losses, then his death wouldn't be enough to apologize. But business is, of course, about what can be obtained and what cannot be obtained. It's not done this way.
"The discount sales in Moonlit Night City should be a bit bigger. Especially when I came over, I saw that the killing here was very fierce, right? The equipment losses must be very serious. Allocate some from each city to Moonlit Night City! Oh, right, who is in charge of Moonlit Night City?" Gaishi Qiying suddenly remembered. Those sitting there were directors, each in charge of several cities, and their subordinates were generally in charge of each city. Those in charge of each city do not attend the meeting, but there is one exception. That is, the main city where the meeting is held. The person in charge of that city should also be there to listen. Serving tea and pouring wine, arranging the main city's special cuisine after the meeting, and taking a tour of any special tourist attractions. Corruption is everywhere.
"He is nominally still the president of the city's big guild, and he is also participating in the battle now, so it's not easy to get away," Wuye explained.
"I don't disapprove of this form of management, but you have to be more cautious and handle things cleanly. It is absolutely unacceptable to be like Wuye, who didn't get things done and got himself dirty. Everyone should take this as a warning," Gaishi Qiying took the opportunity to preach. This kind of preaching is sometimes a pleasure for those in power. Especially after saying it, the appearance of everyone nodding in agreement is really heartwarming.
Although it was the same today, Gaishi Qiying felt that the guys at the meeting today seemed a little absent-minded. Especially when he and Wuye were discussing, no one even interrupted. What a great opportunity to kick someone when they're down! Gaishi Qiying also knew that his group of subordinates could not be as united as a family, and there were many who disliked each other and competed with each other. But today, everyone was so friendly in listening to Wuye's explanation, and not a single sarcastic remark was heard, which was really a bit wrong.
Gaishi Qiying was a little puzzled, but the meeting still had to continue, so he opened his mouth and said, "Okay, let's finish discussing the matter of Moonlit Night City. Next, let's have each city talk about its situation!" The meeting will certainly not only talk about the matter of Moonlit Night City, but this is the top priority. In fact, there is another reason why the meeting was brought forward: these days are the days when the city war ends and the rewards are distributed. Under the new situation, what new developments are there in each city, what new ideas do you all have, and of course the boss wants to know as soon as possible.
After asking this question, there was another silence. Even Wuye felt something was wrong. He glanced at someone. This guy has always been at odds with him. This time, he made a mistake and was even named at the meeting. How come this guy didn't even make a sarcastic remark? Even… this guy didn't even look at him.
Also, the boss is asking questions now! Why are those guys who usually like to show off and speak first not saying anything? What are they thinking, staring at their heads and toes? Is there a hole in the floor?
Gaishi Qiying was even more puzzled, so he simply named someone directly: "Wuye, what's the situation on your side?"
Wuye, who was surprisingly Wuye, one of the three giants of the Tengyun Studio, Wuye, who didn't seem to express any opinions when discussing cooperation issues, was actually one of the nineteen directors of the Inqi studio. Hearing the boss call her name, Wuye shifted his gaze over in a flash. That's right, this woman who likes to show off the most and loves to interrupt the most, why is she not speaking today?
Wuye's expression was actually a bit twisted. After a moment, she said, "Boss, there's something I want to tell you in private."
What does this woman want to do? Seduce the boss? Finally, she couldn't help but want to use this big move? Wuye has no good feelings for Wuye. One is that this woman is too good at showing off, and the meeting always becomes her personal speech. The second is because Wuye and Wuye, because their IDs sound the same, other colleagues inevitably make ambiguous jokes. As a result, Wuye was very angry at these jokes, as if she had been greatly insulted. This made Comrade Wuye also very concerned, and even maliciously guessed that Wuye didn't want this kind of ambiguous joke to affect her use of seduction.
Wuye's reaction also surprised Gaishi Qiying. Then he thought that this might be to say something unfavorable to someone present. This person should not be Wuye. Wuye's problem has already been taken out and said face-to-face, there is no need to hide it. Combined with the abnormal situation of the others, did something happen in the studio that he didn't know about, something even more serious than Moonlit Night City? Gaishi Qiying's expression became serious, looking at Wuye and saying, "This is a meeting, there is nothing that cannot be said. If you have something to say, say it directly."
"I… want to resign," Wuye said.
Gaishi Qiying was stunned, Wuye was stunned, everyone was stunned, but a look of sudden realization flashed across the faces of many people, and when they noticed the expressions of others, they became even more aware.
Gaishi Qiying frowned: "What's the reason?"
"I'm tired, I want to rest," Wuye said.
Of course, Gaishi Qiying would not believe this reason. During the last meeting, Wuye was still beaming and snatching everyone's words. She suddenly got tired in less than a week?
"What happened? Although our studio is not like a regular company, we still care for our employees. If you have any difficulties, just say it," Gaishi Qiying's tone was a little more amiable.
Wuye opened her mouth as if she had mustered up the courage: "I want to change the environment for development."
"Change the environment?" Gaishi Qiying laughed, "Is there a better studio environment than our Inqi right now?" Gaishi Qiying's laughter had a bit of sarcasm. At this time, as his subordinate, he should immediately echo the boss and make a sarcastic laugh together. But as a result, only Wuye laughed very cooperatively, but just the voices of these two people immediately seemed so ridiculous, and the silence of the others turned into sarcasm for the two of them. Both of them realized something at the same time.
"You…"
"Boss, I also want to resign." Finally, someone stood up again.
"I also resign."
"I also resign."
In less than a minute, ten of the nineteen directors of Inqi stood up, all saying four words: "I also resign."
My resignation is not terrible, but what is terrible is the word "also," especially when "also" is used so many times in a row. Moreover, on the faces of the remaining few people, what Gaishi Qiying saw was actually hesitation. Of course, he immediately understood what was happening. This must be a large-scale poaching, and someone was attacking his studio.
"Everyone, calm down first. Let's talk slowly." Gaishi Qiying couldn't sit still at this time, so he quickly stood up. Of course, he knew very well what it would mean for his studio if all the people present resigned. He was very angry in his heart, but at this moment he could not show the slightest expression. He must sincerely try to retain them, whether he wanted to protect his own interests or settle the score later, he must do so first.
"What are the other party's terms?" Gaishi Qiying knew that everything he said at this time was empty. To be able to poach people from the largest studio, he couldn't think of anything other than improving their treatment. At the same time, he was also very puzzled. The treatment offered by his Inqi was not low, and the treatment was higher than this. What studio has such great energy to poach so many people? Although they are competitors, as colleagues, they can also be regarded as both enemies and friends. Gaishi Qiying has of course added the heads of each studio as friends, and at this time he really wants to send a group message to shout, "Who is messing with me."
But what is even more difficult to deal with is the present situation… Gaishi Qiying's word "treatment" really opened the floodgates for these subordinates. Wuye, who usually loves to speak actively, seemed to have returned to the energy of the meeting all of a sudden, and she rattled off the hard work of their work, the injustice of their treatment, and the cruelty of the deductions. Moreover, Wuye was very polite today. After saying some things herself, she gave the opportunity to others, so the directors began to denounce one by one, from lecturing on theories to presenting facts. Everyone seemed to have the grievances of Dou E. Gaishi Qiying tried to interrupt several times but could not stop the other party's surging emotions.
Finally, a few more people who had been hesitant stood up again. The number of people who wanted to resign and leave on the spot reached thirteen. The remaining people continued to engage in a fierce ideological struggle. Among them, only Wuye was at a loss. He had already seen that everyone had been poached, but he was the only one who had not been. Why?
At this juncture, Wuye had no intention of speaking for the boss. Of course, he privately asked a director who usually had a good relationship with him: "Which company poached you?"
"What, you didn't get poached?" The other party was surprised. He was one of the people who was still hesitating, and he thought that Wuye was hesitating like him!
"Who is it? How did they poach you?" Wuye asked anxiously.
"E-mails were sent to the game and offline e-mails," the other party said.
"I don't have it… When was it?" Wuye didn't know offline, but in the game, the system will prompt when an e-mail arrives. He had read the system messages eight hundred times, and he was about to see last week, but he didn't see it.
"Just today, not long ago. Wuye is really snobbish enough, she decided on such a big thing in a few hours…"
"I see that she is not the only one who is snobbish, what conditions did they offer?" Wuye asked.
"This, it's not convenient to say…" Although the relationship is good, they are colleagues. There is a saying that goes well, there are four kinds of interpersonal relationships: friends, enemies, strangers, and colleagues. It can be seen that the relationship of colleagues is quite subtle and quite knowledgeable.
Nineteen directors were poached, and eighteen people were poached. Why was Wuye not poached alone? Anyone who sees this problem will find it strange. Wuye's question was ultimately not answered. And this meeting finally became a face-to-face condemnation and resignation conference for the boss. The poaching action is still continuing…
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