January 25th, Tuesday.

Shang Yang Games.

Ruan Guangjian once again entered the game, thoroughly experiencing "BeQuiet."

As usual, startled exclamations and shouts constantly rang out, but the people at Shang Yang Games had become accustomed to it.

Ye Zhizhou and Wang Xiaobin whispered to each other.

"Old Ruan's decibel level today is noticeably higher than before."

"Yeah, that shows the improvements over this period have been quite effective."

The two stared at the decibel meter in front of them, the values fluctuating constantly, the peak values being recorded.

Compared to the previous test results, there was an immediate and significant improvement.

After a long time, the sounds finally subsided again.

Ruan Guangjian, flushed and radiant, praised, "Good!"

"Now this game finally has the flavor of a horror game!"

"I don't think there's anything more to change in the game's visuals. Next, it's just a matter of carefully modifying the details."

Everyone stood up and applauded, expressing their heartfelt gratitude.

During this time, Ruan Guangjian had been helping wholeheartedly, not only completely transforming the game's style but also offering many suggestions for gameplay changes.

The game's original sense of horror was only passable, but with Ruan Guangjian's help, it was forcibly transformed into something excellent!

Moreover, Ruan Guangjian even took the time to paint for the shared phone booths and contacted other buddies in his groups to help out.

Ruan Guangjian's contributions were clear to everyone at Shang Yang Games.

Although Lin Wan had provided ample salary, Shang Yang Games clearly still owed him a great debt of gratitude.

"Alright, I've finished things here, and it's about time for me to head back to Shanghai."

"I'll go back and arrange the studio's relocation, and then prepare for the New Year."

"Maybe after the New Year, our studio will move to Jingzhou altogether, and everyone can be neighbors!" Ruan Guangjian said with a smile.

Everyone thanked him profusely, feeling a little reluctant despite not having worked together for very long.

Leaving Shang Yang Games, Ruan Guangjian pulled out his phone and called President Pei.

Since he was leaving Jingzhou, he had to say a simple goodbye.

...

At this time, Pei Qian had just seen off Lin Chang.

The two had agreed that after the horror game and the phone were released, and after taking care of Lin Wan, they would definitely have another big meal together to celebrate heartily.

Pei Qian's phone vibrated.

"Huh?"

Seeing Ruan Guangjian's number, Pei Qian instinctively frowned.

Just thinking about the phone booth made him angry!

But anger was anger; he still had to answer the phone, otherwise, wouldn't it be a big problem if he missed some crucial backstabbing information?

"President Pei, I plan to play in Jingzhou for a couple more days, then I'll head back to Shanghai."

"Thank you for your warm hospitality during this time. Knowing that you're busy with work, I won't say goodbye in person."

"After the Spring Festival, when I move my studio over, let's have a good drink together, brother!"

Pei Qian: "?"

What do you mean, "move the studio over after the Spring Festival"?

What do you mean, "let's have a good drink together, brother"???

Who allowed you to move your studio, and who's your brother!

Pei Qian was speechless. Why were all the people on his little list of enemies so familiar with him? Ruan Guangjian, Qiao Laoshi...

Hearing that Ruan Guangjian was leaving, Pei Qian subconsciously felt a little happy. After all, the troublemaking jinx was leaving, and he could have a slightly quieter life and not have to worry about being stabbed in the back by a paintbrush one day.

But then he thought again, that's not right!

Pei Qian quickly said, "Don't rush! I still have something to say!"

"How about this? I'll pick you up at the hotel this afternoon. I want to give you a big surprise!"

On the other end of the phone, Ruan Guangjian was obviously a little surprised: "Oh? A surprise? What surprise?"

Pei Qian chuckled: "A surprise wouldn't be interesting if I told you. Anyway, just wait for me at the hotel this afternoon, and I'll pick you up."

Ruan Guangjian didn't ask any further questions and readily agreed: "Alright."

Hanging up the phone, the corners of Pei Qian's mouth couldn't help but curve up slightly.

I almost let this kid run away!

Pei Qian had already called to confirm that after a month of intense work, three of the small projects in the second major project of the haunted house had been completed.

The area occupied by these small projects wasn't large. For example, "Bathroom" was just a bathroom of about 10 square meters, and all the gameplay took place in this cramped environment.

Moreover, these small projects could be started at the same time, so they were completed relatively quickly.

Although the third major project was the scariest part of Spooky Thrill House, Pei Qian couldn't wait any longer.

Seeing that Ruan Guangjian was about to slip away, he had to get him arranged, he couldn't just let him leave so carefree!

Thinking of this, Pei Qian called Chen Kangtuo again.

"Have those three small projects all prepared for me. This afternoon, I'm going to bring a friend over to experience them. I have to scare him shitless!"

...

...

Afternoon, Old Industrial District.

The construction of Spooky Thrill House didn't seem to have made much progress yet, only three large factory buildings had been fenced off for preliminary work.

Several shipping containers were installed inside one of the large factory buildings, which was where the second major project was located.

The entire Old Industrial District was very large, and there would definitely be ticket offices, souvenir shops, etc. in the future, but none of these were in sight yet.

After all, it had only been a little over a month from the proposal to now, and it was already not easy to have completed three small projects.

Ruan Guangjian and Pei Qian got out of the car and walked towards the factory building.

"President Pei, if there weren't people working here, I would have almost thought you were going to kill someone and dump the body." Ruan Guangjian said jokingly.

Pei Qian thought to himself, you think I don't want to?

Ruan Guangjian looked around, completely clueless: "So, what exactly is the surprise you mentioned, President Pei?"

Pei Qian kept him in suspense: "You'll know when you come with me."

The two entered the large factory building, and Chen Kangtuo and Hao Qiong happened to walk out to greet them.

After seeing the project name "Spooky Thrill House," Ruan Guangjian finally understood: "Oh, President Pei, is this a new haunted house?"

Pei Qian smiled slightly: "That's right! When you came to Jingzhou, you didn't have enough fun at the haunted house, so this is specially arranged for you!"

This was not a lie at all. Pei Qian decided to make a haunted house, and besides wanting to lose money, the second biggest motivation was to get back at Ruan Guangjian!

Even Qiao Laoshi suffered obediently when he came, why should you, Ruan Guangjian, be able to go back unscathed?

Absolutely unacceptable!

Ruan Guangjian's face instantly turned pale: "No, no, no, no! President Pei, farewell!"

He cupped his fist and was about to turn around and run away.

Pei Qian quickly grabbed him: "Don't go, you're already here, you have to experience it, right?"

"Besides, this haunted house is specially made for you. If you don't go in and play, wouldn't all my good intentions be wasted?"

Pei Qian persuaded him, but Ruan Guangjian kept shaking his head.

"President Pei, to be honest, I'm not afraid of things like roller coasters, pendulums, or bungee jumping, but what I'm most afraid of is haunted houses!"

"How about this, President Pei, I'll treat you to bungee jumping, let's jump together..."

Ruan Guangjian just wanted to change the battlefield and use his advantages when he was decisively rejected by Pei Qian.

"No! Bungee jumping is boring!" Pei Qian shook his head violently. "Trust me, haunted houses are more interesting!"

After much persuasion, Ruan Guangjian finally reluctantly agreed to experience the haunted house.

Before entering the haunted house, Ruan Guangjian specifically went to the bathroom.

After all, he didn't bring a change of clothes, and it wouldn't be good if he really got wet.

Chen Kangtuo handed the project description to Ruan Guangjian: "Mr. Ruan, take a good look. After you go in, you have to fully achieve the requirements on this description to pass."

Ruan Guangjian looked like he was facing a formidable enemy, staring at the description and reciting it in a low voice, fine beads of sweat seeping out of his forehead.

Pei Qian stood aside, ostensibly cheering Ruan Guangjian on, but in reality, he was secretly delighted.

Ruan Guangjian, ah, Ruan Guangjian, your day has finally come!

Aren't you immune to pendulums and bungee jumping? Didn't you enjoy my roller coaster all the way down?

Today, I'll cure you!

Pei Qian knew very well that the scariest part of the Spooky Thrill House haunted house was the third major project, but the horror level of the second major project was not low either.

If the third major project used traditional methods such as scenery, props, and actors to scare people, then the second major project was more inclined to use psychological suggestion to scare people.

Scaring yourself, gradually increasing the psychological pressure, and keeping the spirit fluctuating in a highly tense range, this kind of fear is also very terrible.

Pei Qian even couldn't wait to see Ruan Guangjian run out of it, crying and sniveling...

Soon, Ruan Guangjian finished reciting the requirements for the first small project and walked into the corresponding container.

Originally, this major project should have had many small projects encountered randomly, and players needed to memorize the requirements of all the small projects in one breath and pass three consecutive projects in one go to qualify.

But the construction was not yet complete, so it could only be experienced separately.

After Ruan Guangjian went in, everyone immediately came to a laptop next to them to check the monitoring inside.

Chen Kangtuo hesitated for a moment, but still reminded him, "President Pei, shouldn't we do a simple physical examination? This scene is really scary. I experienced it once myself and was scared a lot."

Pei Qian shook his head: "There shouldn't be a need."

Ruan Guangjian's body was very strong. He was fine playing on roller coasters and pendulums, so there would definitely be no problems in terms of health.

When he enters the haunted house, at most he would just be scared and shout, and once there was an overreaction, the staff would immediately rescue him, so there would be no problems.

"Uh... President Pei, he's shaking." Hao Qiong said.

It could be clearly seen through the monitor that after Ruan Guangjian entered, it took him nearly ten seconds just to pull the bolt and lock the door, and another ten seconds to pick up the red candle on the ground and turn off the light.

He was probably constantly building himself up psychologically.

Pei Qian chuckled: "Stalling for time? The longer you stall, the more scared you'll be!"

The entire project didn't limit the completion time, nor did it need to limit the completion time.

The longer you stayed in such a scary environment, the more terrifying it would be. The best plan was to have a quick battle and get out as soon as possible after completing the task.

Someone like Ruan Guangjian would probably be scared away before completing all the requirements.

"Ah!!!"

A scream came.

There were high-definition infrared cameras inside, as well as speakers and microphones for sound collection.

This scream startled everyone present.

Pei Qian was startled and asked after two seconds: "What did he see?"

Chen Kangtuo scratched his head in confusion: "He didn't see anything. He just put the candle in front of the mirror and hasn't even covered his eyes yet."

"He was just scared by seeing himself in the mirror?"

Hao Qiong looked at Pei Qian, who was looking at the monitor with anticipation: "President Pei, it seems that Mr. Ruan is indeed a little timid. Should we just forget about it?"

Pei Qian shook his head: "How can we forget about it? I believe he can definitely overcome his fear!"