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Chapter 293 Strength

The entire Haofeng Group's game division reacted with unusual indifference to Blizzard's public statement across the ocean regarding the so-called "indefinite termination of cooperation," to the point that it could be described as nobody caring.

In the face of today's mobile game and e-sports boom, the arrogance of traditional PC games has long been crushed by the times.

In Haofeng's strategic vision, having acquired the source code of Overwatch and the license for Hearthstone, Blizzard has already squeezed out most of its remaining value. Who cares what a declining old brand is saying?

At this moment, in the multimedia conference room of the game department.

Technical Director Chen was sitting in the main seat, flipping through a thick stack of new game development proposals that the mobile game department had just submitted.

Across the table, Feng Ji, the director of the mobile game department, was suppressing the excitement in his eyes as he awaited the review results.

"Splash, splash."

As the papers rustled, Old Chen frowned slightly, finally circling a few documents in red pen and returning most of the rest.

"Both Naruto and FGO projects can be approved."

Old Chen pushed the remaining outlines back to Feng Ji, his tone calm yet undeniably composed: "As for the other comic adaptations and IP projects, let's put them on hold for now. Simultaneously developing so many top-tier IP mobile games for heavy mobile gaming is simply too much work; we don't have enough manpower for art and development. In development, we must prioritize the big picture and proceed cautiously."

Upon hearing that most of the plans had been rejected, Feng Ji's smile froze for a moment.

"Director Chen, isn't your decision... a bit too conservative?"

Feng Ji argued somewhat hastily, "Now is the golden opportunity for smartphones to leap forward in performance and for mobile traffic to explode! We hold the top anime IP in all of Japan. If we don't strike while the iron is hot and roll it out fully now, it will be a complete waste if other manufacturers catch on in a couple of years!"

Since Clash Royale raked in $80 million globally in a single month, establishing his immense prestige within the company, this formidable talent poached from Tencent has seen his ambitions swell like an inflating balloon.

In his eyes, Lao Chen, a traditional veteran who only knew how to follow the steps in the PC game and League of Legends esports ecosystem, was too old-fashioned and conservative in his thinking.

Faced with Feng Ji's undisguised questioning, Old Chen did not get angry.

"Xiao Feng, I understand your eagerness to make new contributions to the group. The success of Clash Royale has certainly brought a lot of pride to our game department, but we still need to have a broader perspective."

"The allocation of R&D personnel and server bandwidth is a matter for the entire group to consider. If you really feel that my control is too rigid and is delaying your grand plan, you can always go to the top and get President Li's signature."

"As long as Mr. Li signs off on these projects, I'll transfer the full budget to you that same day. What do you think?"

Upon hearing that Mr. Li needed to sign, Feng Ji, who had originally intended to argue his case, immediately lost most of his arrogance.

Without an absolute guarantee of success, the risk of reporting to a higher level is extremely high.

Moreover, he knew exactly what was going on.

The reason why Old Chen can sit firmly in the chair of the chief steward is not because of his seniority, but because of the two trump cards he holds in his hand - League of Legends and Honor of Kings!

As long as these two mega-projects that dominate the domestic PC and mobile game markets remain in Chen's hands, no one in the entire game department can challenge his position!

"Mr. Chen, you flatter me. You are a senior, so your perspective on issues is naturally more comprehensive than mine."

Feng Ji forced a smile, found a way out, and hugged the two approved project proposals for "Naruto" and "FGO" to his chest. "Then I'll take these two projects back and start working on them first. Once we have the results, I'll come back and ask President Chen to review them."

"Go ahead, it's good that young people are energetic, do a good job." Old Chen waved his hand cheerfully, watching Feng Ji leave the meeting room somewhat resentfully.

……

At the same time, in the office of Lao Han, the director of the film and television department.

"Uncle Han! You really have to give me special approval for this budget! 'Big Fish & Begonia' is going into its summer season and next year's broadcast schedule tomorrow, and we still need 20 million yuan for post-production 3D texture rendering and lossless sound effects!"

Chen Jiahao, the head of the animation department and Lao Chen's eldest son, was coming to Lao Han with an urgent financial budget sheet to ask for money.

Facing his nephew, Old Han naturally had no defenses and revealed the truth: "Jiahao, to be honest, after investing in the 'Mermaid' and other film projects, our film and television department's budget for the first quarter is completely empty."

"Twenty million isn't a lot, but you'll have to wait in line until the budget loosens up in the second quarter."

Chen Jiahao was dumbfounded, his face filled with disbelief: "Even an additional budget of 20 million has to wait in line?! When did our film and television department... become so miserable?"

In his memory, the film and television department used to spend tens or hundreds of millions of yuan on making big dramas and buying copyrights. How come now even 20 million yuan for animation post-production has to wait in line?

"Stop listening to nonsense." Old Han rolled his eyes at him, somewhat embarrassed.

Of course, he couldn't tell this junior that it was because the mess with the tickets for the Weibo Night event a while ago had angered President Li, resulting in the boss cutting 50% of the entire film and television department's first-quarter operating and marketing budget!

Nowadays, he even has to carefully budget the nanny cars he arranges for the "Empresses" filming on set, so where would he find the spare money to specially approve 20 million for an animated film with an uncertain future?

Looking at Lao Han's somewhat bitter face, Chen Jiahao's eyes darted around, and he quickly guessed the general situation from this unusual circumstances.

"It seems... the bombshell at the Weibo Night event was even bigger than I imagined."

Although Chen Jiahao is young, he grew up in the world of fame and fortune and is very adept at navigating social situations.

He looked at Old Han's worried face, smiled slyly, and leaned closer:

"Uncle Han, since you're facing difficulties, it's only natural for your nephew to help you!"

"I don't want the film and television department to pay for this!"

Old Han was stunned for a moment: "You don't want it? Then you're not going to do the post-production for 'Big Fish & Begonia'?"

"Yes! Of course we'll do it!"

Chen Jiahao patted his chest and declared with righteous indignation, "It is my duty, Chen Jiahao, to share the burdens of our leaders!"

"Wait here, I'll go beg for alms from my husband right now!"

……

As soon as he left the film and television department, Chen Jiahao didn't waste a moment and immediately called his father.

"Hey Dad! Great news!"

As soon as the call connected, Chen Jiahao started yelling, "Your game department, don't you have a few CG promotional videos to make for League of Legends and the newly launched Honor of Kings?!"

"Xuanji just discussed it with me, and our animation department can take on this job!"

"Give us a 50 million NTD annual contract for a promotional video, and I guarantee we'll use top-tier, movie-quality special effects for the CG. It'll absolutely make players want to spend money on skins after watching it!"

Old Chen thought about it for a moment after hearing that.

The gaming division is certainly not short of money right now. With the launch of "Honor of Kings," the daily active user revenue skyrocketed, and they have a lot of promotional funds that they don't know where to spend.

Moreover, hiring Japanese or European and American special effects companies to do CG costs several million per minute, which is not only expensive but also often delays the project.

His own company, Xuanji Technology, is already top-notch in 3D animation rendering in China, so naturally Old Chen had no objection to letting this talent flow into his own son's field.

"Okay! I'll have finance approve this big order for you tomorrow!"

After hanging up the phone, Chen Jiahao was so happy he couldn't stop smiling.

A cash budget of 50 million!

With Xuanji Technology's current 3D rendering technology and the low labor costs in China, it wouldn't even cost 25 million to create a few two- or three-minute CG promotional videos for LOL and Honor of Kings.

The remaining 25 million could be legally and compliantly recorded as their animation department's quarterly net profit and self-operated revenue in the financial statements.

Use the money earned to cover the 20 million yuan shortfall in post-production costs for "Big Fish & Begonia".

One to the left, one to the right, from left hand to right hand.

The legitimate business outsourcing cooperation between the two independent subsidiaries is backed by a written contract and the final product. Even if the CFO, Ms. Gao, were to personally audit the accounts, she would find absolutely no fault with it.

The 20 million shortfall was seamlessly filled by this young master Chen entirely through his own abilities, without lifting a finger.