Xu Tian Tian was genuinely worried that Xu Chen would sell Black Myth: Wukong.
Especially to Tencent.
Xu Tian Tian had completely fallen for the game, Black Myth: Wukong.
Although she was young, she understood Tencent's tactics.
If Black Myth: Wukong were sold to Tencent, it was uncertain what kind of mess it would become.
Xu Tian Tian wouldn't want to stream a game that constantly required top-ups and gacha.
Although Xu Tian Tian could afford it now.
It would take away the fun from the game and make her feel like a sucker.
Xu Tian Tian wasn't really a naive and innocent person.
As a former strong woman (self-proclaimed) who had supported herself for several months, Xu Tian Tian naturally knew the allure of money.
If her brother really sold Black Myth: Wukong for money, she wouldn't necessarily understand...
But...
Xu Tian Tian was extremely conflicted at this moment.
She stared intently at Xu Chen, her heart racing.
“Brother, how do we reply?”
Xu Chen didn't even think about it, “Of course, we decline.”
“We won't be working with Tencent.”
“There's no need, and it's impossible.”
Xu Chen's attitude was firm.
Tencent in this world was simply excessive.
It was even more overbearing and produced even more trash than the Tencent Xu Chen knew before he transmigrated.
After hearing Xu Chen's reply, Xu Tian Tian couldn't stop the smile on her face.
Ma's call had come in again.
Xu Tian Tian straightened her back, put her hand on her hip, and lifted her chin.
“Right, we're not selling.”
“Mr. Ma, I said we're not selling, no matter how much you offer.”
“5 billion? 5 billion won't… wait… I… ”
Fortunately, Xu Tian Tian braked quickly, and her enthusiastic words were not spoken aloud.
“Brother, 5 billion...”
Xu Tian Tian's voice trembled slightly.
Xu Tian Tian certainly didn't want to sell.
But 5 billion...
The number was still quite impactful.
It had to be said that Tencent was indeed rich and powerful. When it came to money, no one ever doubted them.
Xu Chen still resolutely waved his hand.
“It's not about the price, we're not selling.”
Xu Tian Tian took a deep breath this time and decisively refused Mr. Ma's proposal.
After hanging up the phone, she sat back at the dining table with a dazed expression.
Her eyes were unfocused.
She still couldn't believe that she had just refused 5 billion.
But not long after, Xu Tian Tian's phone rang again.
This time, it was an unknown caller, and the IP address was not even within China.
Xu Tian Tian was puzzled and immediately answered the call.
“Hello, I'm Matilda, the head of Jade璧 Company in France...”
This time, a string of English came from the other side.
Xu Tian Tian was slightly taken aback and immediately replied in English.
It was clear that Xu Tian Tian's English was quite good.
“How can I help you?”
Then, Xu Tian Tian was slightly surprised.
Jade璧 Company, France, wasn't this the company that developed games like Assassin's Creed and Watch Dogs?
As a gaming enthusiast, Xu Tian Tian was naturally familiar with games.
This company was considered one of the top companies in the world.
This woman named Matilda was quite polite.
After introducing herself, she immediately mentioned wanting to collaborate with Black Myth: Wukong.
She said she wanted to see Black Myth: Wukong thrive overseas.
It could even be used to spread Chinese culture.
Finally, she introduced the strength of Jade璧 Company.
Matilda noticed that the main identity behind Black Myth: Wukong, which was listed on the S platform, was not a big company.
It was just a studio.
Therefore, she decided that they could collaborate with Black Myth: Wukong, and Jade璧 Company would also provide the necessary technical support.
This included the latest technologies, art design, and so on.
She went on and on.
Her words were very polite, but she never mentioned money.
It was all about creating the greatest game in the world.
She said that they would definitely make Black Myth: Wukong and the Chinese culture behind it known to the world.
Xu Tian Tian nodded repeatedly as she listened.
Her eyes even lit up.
Then, she moved her phone a little further away and brought it closer to Xu Chen.
“Brother, I think Matilda makes a lot of sense. Should we collaborate with them?”
Xu Chen smiled slightly.
This Matilda was indeed not simple.
Her various visions for cooperation were exciting.
But she didn't mention money at all.
Xu Chen had heard leaders draw big pies for him too many times in his life.
He could now accurately identify a big pie from someone's words and was immune to it.
“Collaborate?”
“If I were a normal studio, Jade璧 Company would probably offer less than Tencent's 5 billion.”
“The so-called collaboration would surely make us Jade璧's laborers.”
“The majority of the profits would be taken by them.”
“Not to mention that we're not a normal studio.”
Xu Chen had the system.
As long as he had a constant supply of energy points.
He didn't need any technology, manpower, development, or engines.
Even if he had been born twenty or thirty years earlier, Xu Chen might have relied on these overseas companies for distribution.
But now?
Everyone sold on the S platform.
He didn't even need to rely on these big companies for channels.
“Decline, there's no need to cooperate.”
Xu Chen still shook his head.
Xu Tian Tian was much calmer this time.
She readily declined the other party.
Unexpectedly, Matilda's attitude changed drastically when she heard Xu Tian Tian's rejection on the phone.
“Arrogant Chinese people, do you think you've become powerful just because you've developed a game and achieved accidental success?”
“You should know how many aspects are involved in game development?”
“We have decades of technical accumulation and development experience in these areas.”
“Game developers from South Korea and other small countries all come begging to collaborate with us.”
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