Qiao Liang was surprised and happy when he saw the call from Mr. Pei.
At this moment, many thoughts appeared in his mind.
How did Mr. Pei know that I was at the Panic Hostel?
Did someone tell Mr. Pei privately?
In other words, Mr. Pei didn't know, but accidentally remembered my friend and called me to invite me to visit the Frightened Hotel?
I quickly picked it up.
"Mr. Pei!"
I don't know why, even though he hasn't said anything yet, Qiao Liang is as excited as if he's reunited with an old friend.
On the other end of the phone, Pei Qian heard Qiao Liang's affectionate voice and couldn't help but feel a chill down his back.
Showing courtesy for nothing is either cheating or stealing!
This Qiao Liang must have been holding back his energy to stab me in the back, otherwise he couldn't be called so kindly!
Of course, in order not to anger Qiao Laoshi and cause counter-effects, Pei Qian still tried hard to be calm and tolerant.
"Old Qiao, I heard that you have arrived at the Frightening Hotel and are ready to challenge the 'Ultimate Terror'?"
In order not to waste time and convey the wrong information, Pei Qian went straight to the point and stuck to the topic.
Qiao Liang was stunned for a moment, and then felt inexplicably moved.
As the saying goes, you are most afraid of sudden concern from your friends.
If it was someone else, that would be fine, it would be nothing more than a simple greeting.
But Mr. Pei is so busy at work! How many things he has to deal with every day!
Even when the Panic Hostel opened, Mr. Pei didn't have time to come and take a look.
Even so, Mr. Pei was always paying attention to me. He knew that I had arrived at the Panic Hostel and that I was going to challenge the "Ultimate Terror", so he called me specifically to say hello.
This kind of friendship is so touching!
Qiao Liang was very moved: "Mr. Pei, stop talking, I understand! Everything is silent!"
Pei Qian: "?"
The hell do you understand what I said? Answer my question honestly!
Is communication between people already so difficult?
I'm going straight to the point, but I'm still misunderstood by you? Has your imagination developed to such a terrifying level?
Pei Qian coughed twice and felt that he had to speed up the pace, otherwise the conversation would go astray.
"Old Qiao, I must remind you very sincerely."
"The Panic Hostel project was originally designed to torture tourists. What connotation can pure horror have? I really didn't put any puzzles in it, really!"
"Have you been deceived by Ruan Guangjian? He has a bad taste and always likes to pretend to be scared. In fact, he likes to trick people into being frightened in haunted houses. You must not be fooled!"
"If you fight for a moment, you will hurt your body and waste your time. It is not worth it!"
Pei Qian tried hard to sound very sincere.
Qiao Liang was even more moved.
"Yes, Mr. Pei! I discovered it too!"
He looked at Ruan Guangjian's position and lowered his voice: "There is definitely something wrong with Ruan Guangjian! This person is so bad! Only a broad-minded person like you, Mr. Pei, can be friends with him!"
Pei Qian: "?"
When did I become friends with him? Stop spreading rumors!
And I am not broad-minded at all, I am cautious!
Then, Qiao Liang changed the subject: "Mr. Pei, I appreciate your kindness, but going to experience the 'Ultimate Terror' was my own decision, and I was not deceived!"
"I believe that you, who have made "Game Maker" and "Return to the Shore", will not let me down! Even if 'Ultimate Horror' is really scary, I decided to give it a try!"
Pei Qian: "?"
It’s over, I won’t listen anymore.
Qiao Laoshi obviously got into trouble himself!
Pei Qian was speechless. Do you think I want to go to all this trouble to persuade you? You love me to death, and I am too lazy to collect your body!
If I weren't afraid that you would stab me in the back after pretending to be a corpse and make the content of "Ultimate Terror" into a video promotion, I wouldn't care about your life or death!
But it seems that Qiao Laoshi has fallen into a misunderstanding.
The more I emphasize to him now how terrifying this place is, the more likely it will be counterproductive.
Pei Qian decided to change his tactics.
If hard is not enough, then soft is the best. Qiao Laoshi is a loyal practitioner of the essence of "true fragrance".
Pei Qian thought for a moment: "Old Qiao, you have to be clear, you are a well-known up owner, your time is very valuable, and your health is very precious. Why not do something more meaningful?"
Qiao Liang was stunned: "For example?"
Pei Qian thought for a moment: "For example, why not come to the Wuming Restaurant to enjoy delicious food? Come to the e-sports life hall to experience GoG? Or, how about feeling the local customs of Jingzhou!"
"Well, how about you come to Tenda headquarters right now and I can allow you to try out part of the new game?"
"If you still insist on experiencing the 'ultimate horror'..."
"Then these are all gone."
Pei Qian threw out his ultimate move, forcing Qiao Laoshi to choose one of the two!
Do you want to travel around Jingzhou as a VIP, with all expenses reimbursed, eat at unknown restaurants, and play games for free at Moyu Internet Cafe 3.0?
Or should we give up these things just to suffer in the "ultimate horror"?
As a rational person, this should be a good choice, right?
To say these words, Pei Qian also made a great sacrifice.
Because he has never forgotten that Qiao Liang is a very influential up owner. No matter where he takes him, he is likely to make the place popular.
It is precisely for this reason that Pei Qian did not mention the managed gym and sloth apartment, but only mentioned some projects that were already popular and it would not hurt to expose them again.
As for "Struggle"... Qiao Liang will definitely buy it and play it after the game is released. I guess there is no way to avoid the backstabbing of the video series "The Legend of the Gods".
Throw this out as bait and let him play with it in advance. As long as you can keep the Frightened Hotel, you will still make money.
On the other side of the phone, Qiao Liang fell into silence.
Mr. Pei's words constituted a double blow to him.
"'Ultimate Horror' has no real content. You are a well-known up owner, so you should invest your time in more meaningful places." This statement attacked his theoretical basis for going to experience "Ultimate Horror";
And a series of preferential treatment affected his material foundation.
Obviously, he was moved!
One side is a haunted house, and the other side is food, high-end Internet cafes, and new games. This fool knows how to choose!
Qiao Liang swallowed unconsciously, hesitated for a few seconds and then said: "Then...Okay, Mr. Pei. I am a person who listens to others' advice."
Pei Qian was very happy.
Look, look!
Qiao Laoshi is still sensible!
Wouldn't it be nice if we don't hurt each other, either you or I?
"Okay, then I will arrange for someone to arrange an empty seat for you at the E-sports Life Center. You must come!" Pei Qian happily hung up the phone.
Qiao Liang hung up the phone and looked at the golden lantern in his hand with mixed feelings.
So many mental preparation activities today were all in vain.
Not going!
Now that Mr. Pei, a friend of mine, has spoken out in person, why would he suffer that crime? Wouldn't it be great to go to an Internet cafe and play games, and play Mr. Pei's new game in advance?
Qiao Liang made up his mind and prepared to put back the golden lantern in his hand.
His behavior immediately aroused everyone's vigilance.
When he answered the phone before, although he deliberately lowered his voice midway, the first "Mr. Pei" was still exposed.
Now I see him hanging up the phone and preparing to put back the golden lantern. This action is obviously to give up!
Ruan Guangjian stepped forward immediately and asked with concern: "What, do you want to challenge a higher level of difficulty? The little devil's headdress is over there."
Qiao Liang almost laughed out of anger.
You also have the little devil headdress, I think you look like a little devil!
Why do you want me to die inside?
Look at Mr. Pei, he called me specifically to care about me and greet me.
What about you? I’m afraid I won’t die fast enough!
Why is the gap between people so big?
Fortunately, Mr. Pei has exposed your hypocritical mask to me!
Qiao Liang laughed: "No, Mr. Pei called just now and said that this 'Ultimate Horror' is just a simple haunted house. It has no philosophical thinking at all and has nothing to do with the new game. There is no need for me to go in.
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"Not only that, Mr. Pei also arranged a series of reception activities for me. If I went to the 'Ultimate Horror', all these reception activities would be gone."
"So, goodbye everyone, I'm going to have a good time with Mr. Pei!"
Everyone was shocked.
It’s over!
Why did Mr. Pei specifically call here to cause sabotage?
Looking at Qiao Laoshi's appearance, he was obviously convinced and had no intention of experiencing the "ultimate horror" again!
I still want to persuade him again, but how?
Mr. Pei had already personally called to give the final word, saying that there was no philosophical thinking at all in this project and it was just a simple house of horrors.
All the points that persuaded Qiao Laoshi before were deconstructed by Mr. Pei!
"Ahem."
At this moment, Li Shi, who had been hanging around, walked over and coughed twice to attract everyone's attention.
"Brother Qiao, you seem to have made a very serious mistake."
"Don't you know Mr. Pei well enough?"
Qiao Liang was stunned for a moment, then his face was filled with dissatisfaction.
I don’t know Mr. Pei well enough?
Stop making trouble, I am the person who knows Mr. Pei best in the world!
Do you know who came up with the idea that "being misinterpreted is the fate of the expresser"? It's me!
Do you know who is the person who has produced several issues of "The Work of the Gods" and fully interpreted Mr. Pei's game design philosophy? Or me!
You actually said that I don’t know Mr. Pei well enough? What a big joke!
However, before Qiao Liang could refute, Li Shi had already continued.
"Don't get me wrong, I know that your ability to interpret Mr. Pei's games is unique, but...you and Mr. Pei don't get along much in daily life and work, right?"
"You probably don't know much about his speaking and acting style, right?"
Qiao Liang was stunned.
It seems...that's really what happened.
Mr. Pei and I have more spiritual communication. Mr. Pei makes a game and solves the puzzles in the game by himself.
In real life, one is in the imperial capital and the other is in Jingzhou. There is really no communication, and there is no understanding of Mr. Pei's style of behavior.
Seeing Qiao Liang's expression, Li Shi knew that he had guessed correctly.
He said proudly: "I know better in this aspect!"
"Mr. Pei has a habit of 'testing' others. Just like us investors, when pursuing Mr. Pei's projects, Pei will always find ways to dissuade us."
"Only those who follow unswervingly can gain President Pei's trust!"
"If you think about it carefully, Mr. Pei said that this is just a simple house of horrors. Is this credible?"
"He said he didn't add any philosophical thinking to it. Is this possible?"
"Pei always strives for perfection and doesn't take the usual path. Just one shopping mall has been turned into a golden maze! The 'Ultimate Horror' project is a good project at the bottom of the Panic Hostel. It may be an ordinary horror house.
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"If the answer is no, then you might as well think again."
"Since Mr. Pei has invested a lot of effort and money in this place, what is his position on why he would advise you not to experience it?"
"This is obviously a test to see if your will is strong enough and if you have the ability to experience the whole process of 'Ultimate Terror' and make a wonderful video!"
"If you are persuaded to quit... I can only regret to say that it is over."
"Based on your understanding of Mr. Pei and what I just said, taste it carefully."
Qiao Liang was stunned.
He didn't expect that there were so many twists and turns in it?
But if you look carefully at what Mr. Li said, it seems... very reasonable?
Yes, Mr. Pei's motives seem to be very questionable. Why did he give so many favorable conditions just to prevent me from entering "Ultimate Terror"?
This is indeed a little unreasonable!
Then... Mr. Li's analysis is probably the truth.
Mr. Pei is really testing me!
Does he think that I have the ability to interpret the game, but not necessarily the horror house in Panic Hostel?
If I give up, will I forever lose the opportunity to interpret the "ultimate terror"? Just like those investors who were persuaded to quit, will they forever lose the opportunity to follow the investment?
Qiao Liang has always regarded himself as the person who understands Mr. Pei best, but he didn't even guess what Mr. Pei meant.
This made him a little ashamed.
After thinking about it, Qiao Liang finally made up his mind and picked up the golden lantern again.
"I, Qiao Laoshi, will never be weaker than anyone else in my life!"
"The riddle left by President Pei must be solved by me!"