Chapter 590: Abandoning the 'Conferred God's Work'
Moyu Internet Cafe.
"Old Qiao, let's play a game of gog!"
"Or "be quiet" can be played in black."
"Old Joe?"
"Strange, why is Lao Qiao so silent today?"
Several of Qiao Liang's fans were calling him to have fun, but Qiao Liang was sitting in front of the computer wearing headphones and turned a deaf ear to everyone's calls.
He is refreshing the page repeatedly to check the playback volume of the new video and various other data.
That’s not right!
The script shouldn't be like this!
This video did not achieve the effect he imagined at all!
The previous issues of "The Legend of the Gods" became an instant hit on the day it was released, reaching the top of the rankings on the entire site within a few hours, and the game's reputation was completely reversed.
But this video did not achieve that effect at all.
Although it did play a role in publicity, the popularity did not explode and the response was not that strong. Many viewers still held a wait-and-see attitude and were not persuaded.
For Qiao Laoshi, this is simply an intolerable failure!
It’s not that Qiao Liang is so arrogant that he thinks that any video he makes will be popular.
If it were another designer's game and the video was ineffective, Qiao Liang would not feel like a failure.
But this is Mr. Pei’s project!
Qiao Liang felt from the bottom of his heart that Panic Hostel was very good. He felt that Mr. Pei had put as much effort into this project as the game. However, this video did not have the corresponding effect. What does this mean?
It shows that there is something wrong with Qiao Liang’s own interpretation of Mr. Pei!
To give a simple analogy, other game producers provide ordinary ingredients, and the dishes they cook are unpalatable, and they can blame the ingredients; but Mr. Pei provides top-notch ingredients, while Qiao Liang, as a chef, makes
If an unpalatable dish comes out, it’s a matter of cooking skills!
More importantly, Qiao Liang had already had a premonition about this.
Before the video was released, he felt that the video seemed to be missing something, but he couldn't figure it out after thinking about it all day. In order not to miss out on the popularity, he had no choice but to release it.
After it was released, it did not achieve the desired effect.
Qiao Liang feels that her relationship with Mr. Pei is like the relationship between a top student and the question maker.
In the past, the examiner would answer the question quickly after giving the paper. After finishing the answer, he would check it over and feel that he was satisfied with everything. After handing it in, he would indeed get a hundred points.
But this time, after answering the paper, I always felt uneasy. I felt that some steps or arguments were missing. I had to hand in the paper when the time came. But after handing in the paper, I only got 90 points, which was very different from my expectations.
This is unacceptable to Qiao Laoshi, an top student who scores 100% every time!
Therefore, he felt very confused, frustrated, and very sorry for Mr. Pei.
Mr. Pei put such good ingredients in his hands, but failed to cook a good dish. This is simply a waste of natural resources!
Qiao Liang wanted to do something to save it, but he still couldn't figure it out.
"I'm afraid the only one who can really give me guidance now is Mr. Pei..."
"But, why is this so embarrassing..."
Qiao Liang picked up her phone and clicked on Mr. Pei's profile picture, but she still couldn't make up her mind to send the message.
It's like a cook who didn't cook the food well, but called the vegetable seller to ask how he should cook the ingredients.
However, just when he was struggling, a message was sent from Mr. Pei.
"Are you free tonight? Come to Wuming Restaurant at 7 o'clock and treat you to dinner."
Qiao Liang was stunned. He almost thought he was dazzled, but after taking a closer look, he saw that it was indeed a message from Mr. Pei!
"What a coincidence?"
"When I encountered difficulties and was hesitating whether to call Mr. Pei, Mr. Pei happened to invite me to dinner?"
"Could it be that..."
"Mr. Pei also watched that video and guessed my current predicament?"
"No, not necessarily."
"Even if Mr. Pei is very good at predicting things, he probably can't reach this level. Or maybe he just wants to comfort me."
While Qiao Liang was moved, he also had a little bit of expectation.
No matter what the reason, this meal is a must!
Qiao Liang quickly replied: "Okay, Mr. Pei! I will be there on time!"
…
night.
Unnamed restaurant.
"Mr. Pei!"
Qiao Liang shook hands with Pei Qian, with a little loss and guilt on his face.
My emotions are very complicated, and I don’t know where to start with a lot of things to say.
Pei Qian smiled slightly: "Come in and talk while eating."
The two of them arrived at Mingyun Private Chef's private room, and soon, delicious meals were served one after another.
Seeing these dishes, Qiao Liang had a complicated expression.
Obviously, Mr. Pei still entertained him according to the highest standards, which made him feel even more uncomfortable.
Seeing Qiao Liang's expression, Pei Qian couldn't help but feel happy.
Seeing Qiao Laoshi's expression, this meal was not in vain!
Worth it!
Pei Qian's goal was achieved, he happily moved his chopsticks and ate happily.
I don't care whether you have an appetite or not, but I have quite an appetite.
When you stabbed me in the back, did you ever think that you would also have this day?
This means that the space in the private room is limited. If the space is spacious, Mr. Pei would not even mind showing Qiao Laoshi what singing and dancing means.
Pei Qian originally thought that Qiao Liang would be very angry when he saw him gloating about his misfortune, and would even walk away.
However, Qiao Liang showed a gratified smile: "Mr. Pei, I am very touched by your efforts to stir up the atmosphere and prevent me from indulging in failure. But I hope you can help me clear up my doubts."
Pei Qian: "?"
Who is trying to stir up the atmosphere and stop you from wallowing in failure?
Do you understand that I am gloating about my misfortune? I am gloating about my misfortune!
Before Pei Qian could say anything, Qiao Liang had already continued: "Mr. Pei, I know you must have watched my new video. What do you think is missing from this video?"
Pei Qian fell into silence.
I have indeed watched your video, and I know very well that this video did not meet your expectations.
Otherwise, why do you think I would treat you to dinner?
But you want to get something out of me?
There are no doors!
Go to Tengda and ask around. Who doesn't know that I have the strictest tone?
Pei Qian had already suffered enough losses from "guiding others" and decided to keep his head down and say: "I really have nothing to answer."
Qiao Liang sighed softly: "Really..."
"This video was not perfect. It did not explain the essence of the Terror Hostel well, and it did not bring enough popularity and traffic."
"Actually, before the video was released, I had a vague feeling that something was missing, but I couldn't find it. I... really should have thought more about it."
"However, it seems it's not too late to think about it more now..."
Pei Qian: "?"
Did you have a premonition before releasing the video? Did you originally plan to think more about it before posting it?
Good thing you didn't think twice about it!
Maybe if you think about it more, I'm already cold now!
"Come, eat food, eat food."
"There is no need to think too much about these things. They are all in the past. Let them pass."
Pei Qian hurriedly comforted him. He was afraid that Qiao Liang would always get into trouble. If he really made up for this shortcoming and posted another video to make up for it, wouldn't it be a big deal?
Qiao Liang sighed while picking up the vegetables: "Since Mr. Pei doesn't want to tell me, I have to work hard to find it myself..."
Pei Qian: "?"
Why don't you tell me that I don't want to tell you? You have already preset in your heart that I know the answer, right?
I know nothing at all!
Pei Qian was speechless. This was the paradox he encountered:
If he doesn't say anything, others will think he is deliberately concealing it, and they will try to dig out the deeper meaning; but if he says it, they may miss the point.
How to choose?
We came to a fork in the road of fate again.
Pei Qian thought about it for two minutes and felt that he must not leave any room for Qiao Laoshi's imagination, otherwise he might not come up with anything terrible!
The reply I gave to Yu Pingan before is very suitable for the current situation.
Pei Qian's expression became serious: "Okay, then I'll tell you the truth. Aren't you asking, what is missing from this video?"
Qiao Liang nodded: "Yes!"
Pei Qian continued: "There is nothing missing in this video of yours, including the introduction to the gameplay of Panic Hostel itself, the explanation of the charging model, and the analysis of details, all are in place."
Qiao Liang was even more confused.
Is everything in place?
Can't?
He was silent for a moment and asked: "Then...why hasn't it had the desired effect?"
Pei Qian was almost stopped by the question: "This..."
"Sometimes life is like this. The communication between people is pale and weak. A few simple sentences or lines of text cannot be understood by the other party. Isn't this a normal thing?"
"This is life!"
"I can only say that your previous videos were too smooth, or too lucky. It is the normal state of the world to express things like this but not be understood."
"It's not your fault, and it's not something you can change."
"After all, not being understood is the fate of the expresser!"
The more Pei Qian talked, the more emotional he became, because he felt the same way.
Although the two people were talking about completely different things, Pei Qian's tone was indeed sincere and convincing enough.
Pei Qian thinks that Qiao Laoshi should have given up now, right?
However, Qiao Liang was silent for a moment, then shook his head: "Mr. Pei, if someone else said this, I would believe it. If you said this, I don't believe it."
"This doesn't fit your character!"
Pei Qian: "?"
What is my personality?
Don't give me a random personality!
Qiao Liang said: "Mr. Pei, I know that you are a lonely expresser and are often misunderstood. But even so, you continue to express your thoughts in different ways."
"I believe that you are not a person who gives up easily because you have always persisted."
"Then why do you want to persuade me to give up?"
"Is it because the way to persevere is too difficult and you are worried that I will put in too much energy, so you don't tell me?"
"Mr. Pei, just say it, no matter how outrageous it is, I will try my best to do it!"
Pei Qian: "..."
Completely speechless.
Co-author If I don't give you an answer today, you're going to stay here and not leave, right?
Okay, if that's the case, then I'll give you an answer! Don't blame me if you were cheated.
Pei Qian thought for a moment: "There is a way, but it will cost a lot."