Losing Money to Be a Tycoon

Li Yada quickly answered, "Ah, yes. A while ago, I contacted a few translation workspaces. However, Repent and be Saved has high standards for these translators. We haven't found a suitable translator yet.

"We're still trying to contact more experienced translators, but it might take a while…"

The other party smiled. "That's great!

"The official platform was thinking about making Repent and be Saved the benchmark for games exporting Chinese culture. If you're agreeable, we can look for experienced translators on your behalf. We're certain that the translation would be authentic and clear.

"You won't have to worry about the fees and other peripheral issues as well. We have professionals to take care of these things.

"We'll think about producing English and Japanese versions first, and then take our time to produce the game in other languages. There's no rush."

Li Yada was elated. "Of course, that'll be great!"

She knew very well that the official platform would have far more resources and connections than a private company like Tengda. If they could step in and help them find suitable translators, they would probably be able to hire expert translators!

After Li Yada agreed to the proposal, both parties discussed a few more items and exchanged contact details.

They still had to take the rest of the process one step at a time, but with the strong backing of the official platform, Li Yada was sure that it would be smooth.

After she hung up, Li Yada began to process the pleasant surprise.

The official platform had offered to translate Repent and be Saved into other languages. What's more, they were taking the initiative to market the game for them!

However, on further thought, Li Yada realized that this was reasonable.

Repent and be Saved was a top-quality game with rich content. It was the perfect marketing opportunity for the official platform!

From what happened with the mobile version of Bloody Battle Song to Game Designer, one would be able to tell that the officials supported original games that nurtured the right moral values that contained deep meaning.

What's more, Repent and be Saved was not just good in terms of gameplay and quality, but it also contained rich culture. Even foreigners did not mind searching the dictionary as they played the game. It was obvious that this contributed greatly to the game's attractiveness.

Wasn't a game like that exactly what the official platform wanted?

Thus, it was only logical that they would fully back it and take the initiative to get it translated.

A realization suddenly dawned on Li Yada.

"Could Boss Pei have guessed this would happen?

"What did Boss Pei say before?

"He said that we need to wait for the right time to venture into the overseas market. Every single factor has to be right. Without adequate resources and support, we could be easily eliminated once we enter.

"We now have both resources and support! We shouldn't wait any longer to venture into the overseas market, should we?

"It looks like Boss Pei was telling me to be patient and wait for this opportunity. He knew that the official platform was bound to do something within this month. That was why he remained so calm!

"Eh, but Boss Pei also said we'll only think about translating the game next month.

"Was Boss Pei under the impression that the official platform would only notice the game next month and arrange for it to be translated thereafter?

"That's possible, too. After all, it would take time for the game to become popular and for the official platform to take note of it. Perhaps Boss Pei did not expect Repent and be Saved to become so popular so quickly!

"This is great. I'll report the good news to Boss Pei right now!

"It's a pity that he isn't in the office. If he was, I would have told him to personally speak to the official platform's staff. He would probably have been over the moon, wouldn't he?"

Li Yada was still celebrating in her heart as she dialed Boss Pei's number.

…

"Achoo!'

Tugging at his blanket in his rented apartment, Pei Qian suddenly sneezed. He cleaned his mucus and tossed the used tissue paper in the faraway trash can. Plop! It landed beside the trash can, on the ground instead.

"F*ck!"

Pei Qian was speechless. He tossed his blanket aside, hopped off his bed, and threw the tissue paper into the trash can. Then, he jumped back onto his bed at lightning speed to continue lazing around.

There was no need to go to work today because he… was down with the flu!

They were now in the middle of autumn and winter. The weather was getting cooler. After all the running around he did over the past few days, Pei Qian finally came down with the flu.

Thus, he decided not to go anywhere today. He was going to lie in the bed like a corpse and drink as much warm water as he could.

"I'm so miserable."

Pei Qian could not help but whine.

Why is the story developing so differently from what I imagined?!

According to my original plan, I should be lying back and counting my winnings by now, right? Why am I still trying so hard to spend money?!

Ah, this is so sad!

Pei Qian had just been playing with his cell phone when Li Yada called. He paused for a moment, and then quickly answered the call.

Don't tell me that you've created another huge mess in the two days that I've been gone. I can't take any more blows!

"Is there something wrong…?" Pei Qian sounded listless.

Li Yada was obviously shocked. "Boss Pei, have you caught the flu?"

"Ah, it's no big deal. I've already drunk a lot of warm water. Did something happen to Repent and be Saved?" Pei Qian was not in the mood for small talk.

Li Yada sounded excited as she answered, "Yes, Boss Pei! The official platform just called to say that they'll arrange for Repent and be Saved to be professionally translated. They'll also help us market it overseas! Boss Pei, it's going to be produced a week earlier than you expected!

"Don't worry, Boss Pei. I've already done most of the preparations."

Pei Qian, "???"

What is this?! The official platform is going to hire professional translators for us?! Holy sh*t! I'm finished, then, aren't I? How can I turn this down?!

Pei Qian suddenly felt light-headed. He felt like his flu was getting worse.

It was a good thing he had been lying in bed like a corpse—he did not have to worry about losing and dropping dead on the ground.

He remained silent for a full minute before he said, "Oh, is there anything else?"

Li Yada answered, "Ah, there's nothing else. I just wanted to report this to you. How are you, Boss Pei? Do you need any medicine or help?"

"No…" Pei Qian looked at the ceiling, in a daze. "I just want to be left alone to get some rest."

"Ah, alright. Boss Pei, you've been working too hard. Rest well!"

Li Yada mumbled to herself after hanging up.

"Indeed, Boss Pei had expected this. He's not surprised whatsoever."

Pei Qian tossed his phone aside and heaved a long sigh.

There's nothing I can do. The official platform has prepared everything so well. I can't afford to offend them. I don't have any legitimate reason to turn them down, too. All I can do is swallow this difficult pill.

I'm furious! I have to open a few more Upwind Courier stations now!

…

…

At Fish-Catching Internet Cafe's flagship store…

Ma Yang and Zhang Yuan had not visited this branch for a long time.

The only thing different from before was that the internet cafe area was no longer deserted. Instead, almost eighty percent of the seats were taken. It was quite crowded.

Of course, Fish-Catching Internet Cafe 1.0 was different from Fish-Catching Internet Cafe 2.0. The flagship store had few computers. It only took a few customers to fill the internet cafe area. That was why the high percentage did not mean much.

Still, no matter what, Fish-Catching Internet Cafe's internet cafe area was no longer just there for show, like it was before. One had to admit that this was a huge improvement.

Zhang Yuan and Ma Yang were on the second floor. There was a fully-installed system unit on the table.

They were using the same chassis as before, and the entire system looked impressive and luxurious.

After all, they had spent a huge sum of money on it. Of course, they had to take good care of the exterior appearance as well.

Apart from the system unit, there was also a special logo on the table. The word 'ROF' was written like a freehand drawing. It looked particularly memorable.

This was Republic of Faith's custom-made logo. One could install the logo onto the system unit, and it would glow.

It was common knowledge that hardware that glowed had fifty percent better performance.

Republic of Faith did not make use of Fish-Catching Internet Cafe's logo because the latter looked relatively lame. It would not help to express Republic of Faith's high-end style.

Ma Yang scrutinized the system unit in front of him. "Er… it's not bad! At least it looks perfectly fine on the outside. Just one look, and you'd be able to tell that this is expensive stuff."

Zhang Yuan nodded. "It really is quite expensive.

"We're just beginning. We can sell the Fish-Catching Internet Cafe's brand of computers first and focus on serving a few ballers. We don't need to mass produce these units. For now, we'll work on building a name for ourselves.

"At the end of the day, we have to make sure that every person who buys our system units feels like royalty. We'll deliver the system unit to their doorstep and offer on-the-spot repair services. These would be necessary.

"Once we build a name for ourselves, we can think about producing other types of hardware or tending to customers' special requests.

"As for monitors, mouses, and the like; we can provide an official recommendation list. If customers think our prices are too high, they can purchase them on their own. If they can't be bothered, we can purchase these items on their behalf. This would just be additional work for our brothers at Upwind Logistics.

"If our business takes off, we might even be able to find original equipment manufacturers to produce our monitors and other peripherals. Then, Republic of Faith would be complete. We would have produced something worth showing off."

Ma Yang nodded in approval. "Yes, we shouldn't try to bite off more than we can chew. We'll start by installing and delivering our system units. We can offer on-the-spot repair services and charge a small fee in order to build a name for ourselves. That can be Fish-Catching Internet Cafe and Upwind Logistics's subsidiary business.

"If we succeed, we'd be achieving something for Fish-Catching Internet Cafe."

Zhang Yuan felt deeply comforted. Boss Ma was finally on the same page as him. At last, Zhang Yuan did not need to expend so much energy to lie to—no, persuade him.

Very quickly, the system unit was wrapped up and ready to be delivered to their first customer.

One of the young men from Upwind Logistics would deliver the system unit. Fish-Catching Internet Cafe would then be in charge of the after-sales service.

Apart from regular maintenance, Fish-Catching Internet Cafe would also provide on-the-spot services such as upgrading of peripherals and swapping of display cards.

The brothers from Upwind Logistics were basically family. Zhang Yuan and Ma Yang could trust them to be careful while delivering the system units. Naturally, they did not have to worry about the computer being smashed. The entire unit would surely reach the customer's house safe and sound.

Zhang Yuan retrieved the other custom-made ROF logos and installed them on the computers in the internet cafe.

He would stick this logo on all of Fish-Catching Internet Cafe's computers, so that players would form an impression of their brand.

Before this, customers would have been able to tell with one look that the computers were self-made. However, with the logo, the computers would look that much more impressive.

Someone was bound to ask for the brand of the computers.

Then, the helpful waiters in the internet cafe could introduce them to the new business of custom-made, high-end system units.