We're building a super chaebol in Hong Kong

Receiving Su Cheng's praise, Guan Jiahui was as proud as a little princess, beaming with joy.

"Tomorrow, I'll give you a surprise," Su Cheng said with a smile.

Now that Guan Jiahui's drawing skills had reached the level he had in mind, it was time to give her "Cherry Little Maruko."

"You'll know tomorrow. Are you full? Do you want to continue playing computer games?" Su Cheng asked with a smile.

"Yes, I want to play that Super Mario. Damn it, I must pass the second level tonight!" Guan Jiahui couldn't wait to play the game.

Despite her interest in computer games, she was actually just a noob. She only passed the first level with Su Cheng's help.

"Okay, I'll see if you can pass the level. If you can pass, I'll reward you with an emperor-like experience tonight," Su Cheng said with a wicked smile.

Guan Jiahui didn't react for a moment. After a while, she finally understood the meaning of this sentence, and her face turned red all of a sudden.

"Bad Su Cheng-ge, don't you want me if I don't pass?" She rolled her eyes at Su Cheng.

The computer started up. Although Guan Jiahui was originally a computer novice who had never been exposed to computers, she was now very skilled at opening and playing games.

This was the benefit of the computer revolution. Even people who had never been exposed to computers could easily get started and play the functions they liked.

At this time, the telephone in the living room outside rang.

"You play by yourself first, I'll answer the phone," Su Cheng said to Guan Jiahui.

"Go ahead, Su Cheng-ge, I can play by myself now!" Guan Jiahui was already starting the game, staring at the game screen without turning her head.

Su Cheng shook his head and smiled. This was just like the scene when he went to those black internet cafes in junior high school in his previous life. He wanted to go to the internet cafe to play games with a little money.

"Hello, this is Su Cheng, who is this?" Su Cheng picked up the microphone and asked.

"Boss, it's me, Yang Chaoye. I have good news to tell you," Yang Chaoye said with a smile on the phone.

"Oh? What good news?" Su Cheng asked in surprise.

"A few days ago, you asked me to purchase the copyright of 'Snake'. It's settled. I directly asked friends in the United States to find relevant professionals to negotiate the price with Gremlin Company. Gremlin Company offered 500,000 US dollars to sell all the rights to us. I thought this price was relatively low within your psychological price range, so I didn't ask you and directly agreed," Yang Chaoye replied.

Su Cheng had to admire him. As expected of someone who had served as the vice president of IBM, his connections in the United States were simply too extensive, making everything convenient.

500,000 US dollars to buy all the copyrights to this little game that could be popular for decades?

Su Cheng was a little surprised. He originally thought it would cost at least several million US dollars!

"Why is the price so low?" Su Cheng asked.

"Boss, this price is not low. This game has only been around for two years, and it can only be played on arcade machines. Although Gremlin Company developed this game, the game is relatively primitive, and it doesn't make much money. Now, suddenly adding 500,000 US dollars is like a pie in the sky for their company," Yang Chaoye replied with a smile.

Su Cheng instantly understood.

The current "Snake" doesn't have a strong ability to monetize.

Unlike later generations, not only can arcade halls play it, but computers, handhelds, and even mobile phones can play this game. Just putting up some advertisements can make a lot of money.

Now, if you only rely on such a small game, it is not realistic to make a lot of money through simple arcade machines.

Today's arcade games are not like those of later generations, with dozens or hundreds of games gathered in one arcade machine.

Limited by the development of storage technology, basically one arcade machine can only accommodate one small game.

That is to say, if arcade halls in Europe and the United States want to play "Snake", they have to buy an arcade machine.

And the price of an arcade machine is not cheap.

Therefore, in fact, the sales of "Snake" are not very good.

Moreover, because "Snake" has been released for two years, Gremlin Company feels that its potential has basically been exhausted. Suddenly, someone comes to buy this game from them at a huge cost, and they are naturally very willing.

"You did a very good job. The potential value of this little game will be very high. Look at our 'Snake' on the computer. Compared with their company's 'Snake', it is a revised version of the game. Isn't it more fun? 500,000 to buy all the copyrights of this game is only profitable and not a loss. Has the contract been signed? Be sure to sign the contract before our computer conference!" Su Cheng said.

"Not yet. We have fewer staff in the United States. Now they are all concentrated in New York to arrange the press conference. The Gremlin Company headquarters is in Los Angeles, one on the far east side of the United States and one on the far west side. I can't let my friend sign on my behalf, which doesn't comply with business rules," Yang Chaoye shook his head.

"How about this, I'll let the people from Hutchison Whampoa sign on their behalf first, and then transfer the copyright of this game to Su's Group," Su Cheng thought for a while and said directly.

Hutchison Whampoa's business in the United States is quite extensive, so there are many employees. There is also a person in charge in California, so letting Hutchison Whampoa help sign this game is the fastest and safest way.

Whether it is Hutchison Whampoa or Su's Group, they all belong to him, Su Cheng, so naturally there is no problem in doing so.

"That's fine too. Then please ask the boss to talk to Mr. Wei Li in person. It's not very convenient for me to talk to him about this," Yang Chaoye thought for a while and said.

The meaning is completely different whether Su Cheng speaks or Yang Chaoye speaks. If Su Cheng mentions this matter, it is just the boss telling him to do something, but if Yang Chaoye mentions this matter, it is equivalent to Su's Group owing Hutchison Whampoa a favor, so Yang Chaoye naturally hopes that the boss will mention this matter in person.

"Okay, I'll talk to Mr. Wei Li about this later and let the person in charge of Hutchison Whampoa in California contact you," Su Cheng nodded and said.

"Then I'll trouble the boss," Yang Chaoye said and hung up the phone.

At this time, it was already past eight o'clock in the evening. At this time, Wei Li should have returned home.

So, Su Cheng directly called Wei Li's house.

Wei Li's wife answered the phone. As expected, Wei Li was indeed at home.

After knowing that Su Cheng was Wei Li's boss, she called Wei Li over.

Su Cheng told Wei Li about the matter in detail.

"Boss, don't worry, this is a trivial matter. I will contact the person in charge in California, USA, and let him contact Mr. Yang Chaoye."

Hearing Su Cheng's intention, Wei Li directly agreed to the matter.