My Virtual Girlfriend-Chapter 79 Earn (Thanks to the Alliance Hierarch "Gusy鬼氏"!)

Chapter 79: Chapter 79 Earn (Thanks to the Alliance Hierarch "Gusy鬼氏"!)

Thinking of this, Chen Yan hurriedly opened his STM developer backend to check.

The pre-sale number, which had been showing a [0], had actually changed.

"Nine thousand two hundred and thirty-one?"

"No, that’s not right! Nine thousand three hundred..."

"No, that’s not right..."

"It’s still going up!"

As Chen Yan was looking at the backend data, the pre-sale numbers for "Hidden Guardian" kept increasing by "dozens" and "hundreds."

When pricing the game, Chen Yan had considered the prices of other independent games on STM and settled on the number 38. The pre-sale offered an 84% discount, which was 32 yuan.

And now, with nearly ten thousand copies sold, it meant the game had generated more than three hundred thousand yuan in sales.

After deducting the platform’s 30% cut, about two hundred thousand yuan was about to land in Chen Yan’s pocket!

"Hisss," Chen Yan took a sharp intake of breath.

Games can really make money!

Even though he had already known that his game wouldn’t be unprofitable, the fact that he was making hundreds of thousands before the release still felt like a dream to Chen Yan!

After Tank finished speaking, the veterans at the company gathered around to look at the backend data on Chen Yan and Tank’s screens.

Seeing those continuously jumping numbers, the veterans couldn’t help their hearts from thumping "thump thump thump."

"Hidden Guardian" was the company’s first game, everyone had put their hearts into its production, but internally everyone was uneasy.

After all, it had been many years since they had developed games, and no one knew if their skills had deteriorated.

Nor did they know if the game they made would fit the market.

Especially since this game was so unique it hardly seemed like a game at all.

Their confidence was even more shaken.

But now, it seemed, at least... they had a successful start!

This left everyone filled with anticipation for the game’s subsequent performance!

At this moment, Chen Yan was brimming with confidence.

He looked around at the company’s people and said, "Now, Lu Man has given us such a great opportunity!"

"We must not waste it!"

"Let’s work hard these next few days and strive to get the game released as soon as possible!"

As he spoke, he beckoned to Brother Hai, "Brother Hai, let’s go to Eastern Film City overnight! We’ll stay there for the night and start shooting first thing in the morning, trying to get those last few photos done as soon as possible!"

Brother Hai shook his head, "No! We’re going to shoot all night today!"

Chen Yan: ...

*cough cough* His own team of elders really were workaholics, even more passionate about working than he was, their boss...

...

Meanwhile, at the same time, Yu Qiao Qiao and her dorm mates were all gathered together watching the live stream of the Magica Film Festival.

Yang Nuannuan and Zhao Ying sat in the middle, with Yu Qiao Qiao and Xiao San Zhi huddled behind them, watching a PAD on the table and chatting.

Lu Lu of the Xiao San Zhi said, "Qiao Qiao, Miss Lu Man seemed to have promoted your game just now."

Her neighbor Nana added, "Yeah, yeah. I heard it too. And she got a lot of screen time."

Pingping murmured, "Hmm. It’s called ’Hidden Guardian’?"

Yu Qiao Qiao had seen Lu Man mention their company’s game during the live stream, and besides being excited, she was filled with gratitude towards Lu Man!

Sister Man Man really was a good person!

She had actually done what she promised!

And to top it off, she had given them such a fantastic opportunity!

If Chen Yan knew, he would surely be over the moon!

...

And just as Chen Yan, Yu Qiao Qiao, and the company’s bigwigs were all feeling grateful to Lu Man.

In Magica, Wang Meili was stiff with tension, taking a call on the phone.

On the other end was the roaring voice of a man,

"Wang Meili! What the hell are you doing!"

"Do you realize those shots were specially arranged by us!"

"Do you understand how important this opportunity was!"

"And you let her mess it up!!"

Swallowing hard, Wang Mei Li didn’t dare to contradict. She said,

"President Guo. It’s my fault, all my fault."

"I didn’t tell Man Man how important this was."

She was cut off mid-sentence by President Guo on the other end,

"Don’t say that useless stuff!"

"I’m telling you!"

"Have Lu Man come back here as soon as the opening ceremony is over!"

"These resources aren’t all from our company! Director Zhang also contributed!"

"And now it’s all gone to some inexplicable game!"

"Director Zhang is furious now!"

"He’s a North Star-level figure in the entertainment industry!"

"Prepare yourselves mentally!"

As he spoke, a "bang!" was heard, and the phone line went "beep... beep beep..." with a busy signal.

Judging by the sound, it seemed President Guo had smashed his phone.

Putting down the phone, Wang Mei Li let out a deep sigh.

Rubbing her temples and wearing a look of defeat and distress, she muttered,

"What should I do now..."

"Man Man, this time you’ve really caused a huge problem...."

Tuesday.

#LuManNewDrama# fell off the trending search list.

#LuManStarsInLiveActionGame# enters the top 20 trending searches.

"Hidden Guardian" breaks eighty thousand pre-sales in one day.

Chen Yan and Brother Hai work overtime shooting.

Wednesday.

"Hidden Guardian" pre-sales exceeded one hundred and ten thousand.

Fat Phoenix hurriedly released a second teaser.

Thursday.

Boss Qiao Qiao visited the set at Eastern Film City, where Chen Yan and Brother Hai completed shooting the final scene.

Fat Phoenix rushed to production.

"Hidden Guardian" pre-sales exceeded one hundred and thirty thousand. With a revenue split of two million nine hundred and ten thousand yuan, it had broken even.

They just had to wait for the game to launch to receive the funds.

Friday.

Chen Yan decided to split the game: the first half would go on sale tomorrow, Saturday. The second half would be added within a week as DLC.

Moreover, he boldly threw out more than two hundred thousand yuan to buy tomorrow’s trending search, taking a big gamble.

Everything was heading towards the best outcome. ...

...

Friday evening, after work.

As usual, Chen Yan leisurely accompanied Yu Qiao Qiao on her walk home.

Perhaps because the game was launching tomorrow, and the results were good, Chen Yan was a bit excited, a departure from his usual composure, chatting non-stop the entire way.

And Yu Qiao Qiao just walked next to him, quietly listening and politely looking up at him with deer-like eyes now and then, which made Chen Yan feel somewhat embarrassed.

Halfway home, Chen Yan couldn’t hold back anymore and coughed, changing the topic, "By the way, Qiao Qiao. Now that our game is confirmed to be a big hit, is there any particular gift you want?"

Perhaps because it had been a while since Chen Yan had given her anything, Yu Qiao Qiao’s reactions had become a bit lax.

She snapped back to reality and actually started pondering while walking,

"Hmm... A gift, you say?"

"I do have one in mind."

Chen Yan’s eyes lit up, "What is it? A car, a house?"

Yu Qiao Qiao: ??

Yu Qiao Qiao gave Chen Yan a "you’re not right in the head" look and asked, "Are those considered gifts?"

Chen Yan blinked in confusion, "Aren’t they?"

Yu Qiao Qiao nodded her head.

Then, with a face full of longing, she said, "If I were to choose a gift... I’d just want to eat honey toast."

Chen Yan: ...

"That’s considered a gift?"

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Thanks to "Gusy Ghost" the Alliance Hierarch. An old Alliance Hierarch now, followed through two books~ No need for many thanks. Wait until these few extra busy days are over!

President Ghost, happy New Year! Happy New Year everyone!