Otherworldly Architect

The work of the judges is actually only half a day.

After all the top eight entries were evaluated, the final ranking did not surprise everyone.

The legendary "Idle Game" made by Yu Bing still ranks third.

30% of the scores are provided by the judges. In addition to Ming Yan and Zhu Wenshu's scores, the rest are also a little hesitant.

——The main reason is that they have never seen such a new way of playing.

The remaining 70% is provided by the players off the stage.

They're just as random as they score, and they're done as they please - fun is fun, not fun is not fun.

Combining the above two scores, this game called "Fingertip Man" scored quite well, and finally won the third runner-up position.

At this time, the judges also stepped down one after another, and the final award was given by an old senior who had just retired from the industry.

Mingyan's recording of the program came to an end temporarily, and he quickly returned to the backstage to wash his face.

Zhu Wenshu followed behind him and used another pool.

Ming Yan gave him a friendly smile.

Unexpectedly, Zhu Wenshu stared at his face and said, "I really can't tell that senior has graduated for more than three years, and his skin is so good that at first glance, he thought he was a college student."

He waited for Ming Yan to speak.

Then he said, "Oh."

Zhu Wenshu: "..."

God is pitiful, this is another topic beyond the scope of Ming Yan's knowledge!

After saying "Oh", I didn't know what to comment on it for a long time, so I finally decided to return to my topic: "I'm going back to work overtime, how about you?"

Zhu Wenshu: "…………"

He touched a pimple that had just grown on his chin and gritted his teeth secretly.

In the game industry, how can there be people who don't work overtime.

But I don't know why. Others work overtime for mental work. They are crazy and break out acne. All of them have oily faces, serious dark circles under the eyes, and their spirits are also lethargic.

But Mingyan said that working overtime is like being a SPA?

Even if you don't get acne...

Is he still in good spirits and in a good mood? !

What kind of overtime spirit is this supporting him!

Zhu Wenshu gritted his teeth and said without a smile: "I don't work overtime. Maybe the company values ​​me more. I work from home and usually don't need to punch in. Oh, I'm so sorry to say that, that's all. The company also gave me a bonus, saying that the results of "Grip of the Empire" were particularly good..."

Ming Yan nodded.

Oh, working from home + project bonus, isn't this a regular treatment at Bluestar Studio?

Ming Yan said calmly: "Okay, then you go ahead and make a new game."

I wish Wen Shu didn't get the desired reaction again, and said frantically: "Then senior, come on too! I will definitely beat you in the next game!!"

He felt that he had said it very blatantly! Naked and provocative!

Unexpectedly, Ming Yan and Gu Jing said without wave: "Oh, okay."

Even a little relieved look?

As if the seniors felt a little appreciation when they saw the enterprising juniors?

Zhu Wenshu: "..." No **** said.

After the game, Ming Yan went back to the Blue Star studio immediately.

After a full day of relaxation, he has a lot of fragmented thoughts and ideas in his spare time, and is now eager to classify them into design documents.

In addition, the level of newcomers who make games this year is really good.

The third-year student named "Yu Bing" is very talented, maybe you can ask him if he has any intention of coming to Bluestar Studio for an internship...

at the same time.

When Mingyan went back to work overtime again, Xia Cheng had just finished a banquet.

Although he is the direct son of the Xia family, which means that there is immeasurable political and economic power behind him, it also means that there is no shortage of communication - if he wants to continue to work hard with his own strength.

The movement of this star show competition is quite big, and a lot of resources are used behind it.

Money matters are second, and the most important thing is connections——

The presence of industry leaders is the key factor to support the entire competition.

It's a pity that only seven of the big men who are expected to be invited will come.

The time for the awards was less, so every invitee came willingly; the judges had a long time, and finally there was a vacancy.

Zhu Wenshu also caught up at the right time, and someone within the IPP recommended him, so at the critical moment when the final day is coming soon, he had to be directly brought up.

In terms of qualifications, he is indeed a little worse.

Moreover, Xia Cheng felt that this person had a deep mind and was reluctant to interact with him.

Sure enough, after the banquet, the staff of the program team began to edit the video of the entire final.

When everyone saw the performance of the judges, they all frowned.

It wasn't very obvious at the scene, but when the video was played back, it was equivalent to showing all the problems before everyone's eyes.

——Wish Wen Shu is too jumpy!

——Like a male peacock in rut, eager to express himself in front of the camera. He interrupted the speeches of the contestants and even other judges several times, impatiently showing their game design ideas.

As a judge, doing so is downright overwhelming.

The videotape shows that even some of the audience looked disgusted when he spoke.

He is indeed talented, and some of the opinions he put forward have his own understanding.

But this way of speaking is too offensive.

The video was quickly put into the scene where Zhu Wenshu and Ming Yan refuted each other.

Xia Cheng frowned and paused the video, unable to watch it any longer.

"Cut it off," he said coldly. "Letting this kind of thing out is to harass us."

The editor nodded in agreement and marked this place.

Then Xia Cheng added: "It's not just this place, but other corresponding positions. We have to be positive in this competition, and don't become a stepping stone for some people."

Everyone looked at each other and understood what Xia Cheng meant.

The editing of the videotape was completed, and the network broadcast began the next night.

Such large-scale games are usually edited and played on video.

Because the game itself has many aspects of experiencing the game, generally to prevent the audience from being bored watching other people play the game, a large part will be cut off.

In the end, only the essence is left to play.

That night, Zhu Wenshu was in high spirits and immediately opened the program video.

However, looking at it, his face turned into an ugly azure blue.

Soon, it turned red from anger again.

Because the program team almost completely cut out the scenes about him.

From the introduction of Gao Guang at the beginning, to the evaluation of each entry later, and the most proud part of him—suggestions for revision of each work—almost all of them were not shown!

If it weren't for the live audience, almost no one would have noticed that there was still a "fifth judge" on the field, because the appearance rate was too low.

It's okay to say that there are a total of four judges.

Originally Zhu Wenshu was particularly certain that as long as his creative speech could be played, 80% of the audience would be impressed by him.

At least his talent is not worse than Blue Star's clear words.

But why can there be so many good channels for promotion, and a lot of traffic, so he can pile up good-looking data?

In Zhu Wenshu's view, the popularity of "Blue Star Doom" and other games is partly due to the good recommendations given by the IPP family, and partly due to the good luck being evaluated by the League One.

For any game, as long as there is a review article by the League One, there will definitely be a surge in sales.

Zhu Wenshu's own "The Grip of the Empire" rushed to the top ten of the list because of this.

But it is a pity that the best ranking is only the second place, which lasted for about 20 hours before falling down... and was just pressed down by "Blue Star Doomsday"!

Just like the advertising space given by IPP in the week of the first release, the first in the current period is Blue Star Doomsday, and the second is the grip of the empire.

Zhu Wenshu is simply the second child of Wannian for Mingyan.

The most annoying thing is that Ming Yan didn't even know this person at the time!

Why is Blue Star's luck so good, it is also self-made, but Mingyan always gets the best resources?

The more I think about it, the more I feel unwilling.

Unhappy, he sent Xia Cheng a message.

When Xia Cheng answered the call, he was still in the car.

Zhu Wenshu was obviously angry, and even forgot to show his usual shyness in front of Xia Cheng, and said in a questioning tone: "Brother Cheng, why did you cut all my footage? I was afraid of stealing someone's limelight. ?"

Xia Cheng frowned and said, "Whose limelight did you steal, don't you know?"

He was actually talking about the contestants.

But Zhu Wenshu has been burned out by anger, and he said indifferently: "What's so good about Mingyan! It's worth you to open the back door for him like this? The recommendation is always given to the first one, and it's hard to put on a show together. , you still want to suppress others to pave the way for him?"

Ah.

Xia Cheng laughed and said, "You think too much. In business, I have never given him any preferential treatment. Bluestar earned everything today based on his ability."

But Zhu Wenshu couldn't listen, his voice choked with anger, and said, "I'm no worse than him! I still treat you with all my heart, why should I be treated unfairly, why?! "

Xia Cheng was silent for a while and said, "Compared with him, you are not worthy. I hope you can recognize your face and don't need to contact me in the future."

He shook his head and hung up the communication.

Zhu Wenshu's voice is too loud.

The driver, Lao Li, also heard a few words, and quickly turned on the car stereo, pretending that he didn't hear it at all.

He sighed in his heart: Oh, young man, is there still a lack of heart-to-heart people around Master Xia? Two years ago, you also saw the car I was driving, and you suddenly began to be attentive to Master Xia. Even I could see it clearly at the time. Do you think Master Xia is a fool to understand? I also asked him for resources... tsk tsk, like the Chief Master Ming, I have never heard him say the word "recommended". Good resources are automatically flown to good works, not requested. .

Why do some people always think that as long as they are simple, kind and shy, they can attract the attention of rich children?

Wealth and IQ are not inversely proportional.

Finally, the car drove to the place——

The underground garage of the Blue Star Building has been opened, and you need a certificate to enter.

Xia Cheng's credentials were naturally given, and he was nominally an "important collaborator of Blue Star"—how should I put it, those who heard it were sad and those who saw it wept.

Xia Cheng silently accepted the documents and took the elevator to Mingyan's office on the top floor.

Naturally, the secretary recognized him, and he hurriedly invited the young master to the VIP reception room to rest for a while, and also served tea with great care.

The secretary said, "The boss is working overtime in the small dark room. I'll call him right away."

Well, Xia Cheng is not surprised at all!

At this time, Ming Yan was in the small black room again, drawing a level design draft.

He is used to materializing the inspiration in his heart first, and then slowly filling the blueprint with details.

When doing this kind of thing, he felt a sense of urgency in his heart, for fear that he would lose his inspiration or forget the details in his mind.

——If you forget it, it will be a big loss!

So when the secretary came to inform him, he clearly stated that the left ear was in and the right ear was out, and he heard nothing at all.

After more than an hour, the secretary came over to remind Mingyan again.

Ming Yan suddenly woke up from work, washed his face, and hurriedly went to the lounge to find Xia Cheng.

Xia Cheng was sitting on the sofa reading a magazine by his hand, and there were still a few wrinkles between his heroic brows. Maybe the things he had encountered in the past two days were too bad.

At this moment, Ming Yan opened the door, and as soon as the two saw each other, they said in unison:

"I am sorry!"

"I am sorry!"

Mingyan blinked his eyes and said, "I kept you waiting. I'm sorry, I was too focused on drawing something in the little dark room just now."

Xia Cheng said: "No, it's my fault that I came here without notifying you in advance, and I have to make you take some time temporarily."

Ming Yan smiled and said, "I thought you would be busy with the show tonight? Why do you have time to come to me?"

Xia Cheng sighed and was about to say something.

Ming Yan said: "Don't talk here, go, go to the cafeteria below. It's not time yet, the barbecue is still on!"

The two took the elevator down to the Blue Star canteen on the second floor.

The cafeteria is open from 7:00 to 0:00 in the early morning every day. Breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea, dinner and supper are readily available.

Even if employees work overtime until late at night, they can still eat something warm.

This is of course not advocating overtime, because Ming Yan will personally send an email to question him.

At this moment, the two bosses were wearing very casual T-shirts and drooping disposable slippers, sitting in the private room and ordering skewers.

By the way, there was also a sip of non-alcoholic alcoholic beverages.

Xia Cheng said: "Sorry, I didn't expect Zhu Wenshu to speak so badly. He used to behave quite normally... alas."

Ming Yan was at a loss after hearing this, raised his head and said, "Is he speaking abnormally?"

"..." Xia Cheng said, "Except for you, most people probably hate him. He is so eager to show that it almost affected the normal flow of the game. I cut him out, otherwise the audience would vomit. "

Ming Yan touched the back of his head and said, "The competition you planned is still very good. Don't let him be a judge next time."

Xia Cheng smiled and said, "Well, I have blocked his communication number."

Ming Yan said, "Hey? I thought you were good friends?" After all, Zhu Wenshu looked very familiar.

For some reason, Xia Cheng suddenly sat upright again, and said with a serious expression: "I have absolutely no contact with him other than work, and there is absolutely no favoritism at work, and there is any favoritism. And I was just about to All his recommendations are withdrawn... do I swear to God?"

Ming Yan smiled and said, "Don't be nervous, I'm not your boss."

But after he finished speaking, Xia Cheng's expression was still very discouraged, showing a small dimple and said, "If I were with him... it would be disgusting. If I date someone else, do you think it has nothing to do with you?"

He lowered his head, biting **** the skewer in his hand, and his curly blond hair seemed to fall down.

Like a lion fluttering in the water, it was wet, withered, and lost its luster.

Mingyan thought for a while and said, "I think this is your freedom, as long as you don't delay work."

Xia Cheng suddenly raised his head: "What if it's delayed? If I'm in a relationship, I'll allocate all my spare time to my partner, and I won't find anyone to eat and chat during off-duty hours, and I won't send text messages during breaks. The first time it tastes delicious, I will never be the second person to think about it..."

Ming Yan was stunned for a moment and said, "Don't be so exaggerated."

Xia Cheng didn't speak and stared at him seriously.

Ming Yan imagined, if Xia Cheng did not have a barbecue with himself at Blue Star at this moment, but went out to go shopping with others, such as asking others to buy him two ties...

what.

"...Then you'd better not fall in love." Ming Yan said.

He thought, Xia Cheng is too stupid and sweet, so he is probably going to suffer.

After he finished speaking, for some reason, Xia Cheng suddenly became happy again.

"Come on, here's a bunch for you!" Xia Cheng happily handed Mingyan a bunch of paired wings, "The sauce is all done, it's definitely the best bunch in this plate."

He smiled, and Ming Yan followed suit.

The little lion of the Xia family has regained its brilliance, and it is bright and shiny, and it makes people feel very energetic.

...

The next day, Ming Yan asked his secretary to send an invitation letter to Yu Bing, asking him to come to Blue Star as a guest.

Yu Bing was the third runner-up in the star show competition, and Mingyan was very interested in the "placement game" he made.

Although he is still an undergraduate student, with Ling Xiaoman's lessons learned, Blue Star employees all know that the boss is someone who doesn't care about age.

As long as there is talent, Bluestar Studio's acceptance letter is eclectic.

Yu Bing also came to the Blue Star Studio for the first time, and said hello to everyone very nervously.

He also said to Ling Xiaoman, "Hello, senior!!"

Ling Xiaoman was stunned when she heard it. It was the first time she had seen someone younger than herself come in - she immediately leaned on the outside of the glass of the conference room with great interest, observing Yu Bing.

Yu Bing waited in the conference room for a while.

The secretary poured him a cup of hot water, and he heard him super nervously ask: "Then, that... Is the leader very busy? Can I come over during work hours? Should I come here in a suit? Yes, sorry... "

The secretary couldn't help laughing and said, "Don't be nervous, the boss is very gentle."

After a while, Ming Yan hadn't appeared yet, and the door of the conference room suddenly opened.

Yu Bing was so nervous that he stood at attention and shouted, "See the leader!"

"Ow?"

The golden retriever Xixi pushed the door open with her head, tilted her head to look at Yu Bing blankly, and then wagged her tail happily.

"Eh? Dog?" Yu Bing was dumbfounded.

Xixi will be very happy as long as she sees a human, she immediately ran to the corner and picked up her toy, rubbed her head against the back of Yu Bing's hand, and wanted him to play with her.

After a while, Ming Yan ended the meeting at hand.

Hearing that Yu Bing arrived a full 40 minutes early, he laughed while speeding up and walked to the corresponding conference room.

As soon as I opened the door, I saw a man and a dog playing a game of tug-of-war inside.

Seems to be having fun.

Golden Retriever is really a mobile artifact for decompression and relaxation. Yu Bing doesn't look as nervous as before.

"Hello, teacher!" Yu Bing said.

Mingyan smiled and said, "You can call me whatever you want. Sorry for keeping you waiting."

He didn't sit across the table, but casually pulled out the chair next to him and sat face to face with Yu Bing about half a meter away.

Yu Bing hurriedly said, "I'm here early! Mine is mine."

Like a casual conversation between friends, he said clearly: "Is the school already closed for summer vacation?"

Yu Bing said: "Yes, yes, I heard the news of the Star Show Competition just after the holiday. Many people in our class did not go home for the time being and participated in the competition."

Ming Yan said: "Very good, you can play a little more at Blue Star. Are you interested in continuing to develop your game "Fingertips"?"

The implied meaning in his words suddenly made Yu Bing flush with excitement.

Yu Bing immediately sat up straight and was flattered: "Yes! Very, very good! This is my honor!"

Mingyan laughed and said: "However, there is one thing I need to explain to you in advance: Blue Star's current work schedule is relatively tight, so there is no schedule. I expect that Tulong Baodao Studio will cooperate with you. …”

"Eh?"

Yu Bing was dumbfounded and said in a daze, "Are you recommending me to another studio?"

etc.

"Dragon Slayer Sword"? He has heard of it!

In the usual class, their teachers like to use case analysis, one is the Blue Star Studio, and the other is the Tulong Baodao Studio.

From the perspective of player reputation, these two studios are obviously two opposites, but they have cooperated once again.

The card-drawing game "Card Alliance" is still occupying the top few spots in the rankings, which really makes the teachers in the school talk about it.

If the explanation is to recommend Yu Bing to Tulong Baodao for an internship, Yu Bing thinks it makes sense...

However, Yu Bing never expected it.

Ming Yan showed a mysterious smile: "Actually, I am also the chief designer and person in charge of Tulong Baodao Studio. These two studios are under my name, so where you go for an internship is similar, this time The main reason is to prepare your game to be published by Tulong Baodao."

Yu Bing was stunned for a while, and there was no reaction in his head for a long time.

Ming Yan said "shh": "Keep this secret for me first, don't tell it."