Chapter 818 Food stall competition? (Seeking the moon
At this time, Qiu Hong was worried at the "Quittu Project" incubation base in the imperial capital.
Because in his opinion, the games produced by this incubation base are really not good enough.
It has been two months since the incubation base started operating, and many independent game producers' games have been developed for a period of time before coming to the incubation base. Logically speaking, it is time to produce some results.
After all, this is an independent game, so the investment and workload are not huge, and it is small but beautiful.
However, just fixing bugs makes everyone exhausted.
There are two games that were launched, but for various reasons, the response was not very good.
Qiu Hong briefly summarized it and felt that it was mainly due to ability issues.
Although relevant supporting support is provided to these independent game designers, it does not mean that the games they make will be successful.
Because game production itself is a thing with a low probability of success, and independent game production is even more so. Because independent game producers themselves are inspirations, with more than enough enthusiasm but insufficient ability. Otherwise, it would be great for them to go directly to work in a serious game company. Why bother?
Choosing independent games is an unprofitable and tiring path.
But as a result, Qiu Hong was under great pressure.
He knew that Mr. Pei had high hopes for this independent game incubation base and was never vague about the money. He himself was a well-known and successful game producer. However, after working for a long time without any results, he was really disgraced.
Several games that Qiu Hong focuses on, such as "Ink Clouds and Smoke", cannot be released yet due to various bugs and details, and may have to be postponed to next month.
No matter how anxious Qiu Hong is, it's all in vain if he has no game to play.
Just then, his cell phone rang, and Mr. Pei called.
Qiu Hong couldn't help but feel a little thump in his heart: Could it be that Mr. Pei is here to hold him accountable?
When he submitted the weekly work report for the incubation base before, he had an ominous premonition. Now Mr. Pei actually called him personally. Does this mean that the premonition has come true?
Qiu Hong quickly picked up the phone: "Mr. Pei!"
On the phone, Mr. Pei's voice was very kind, even a little cheerful: "Mr. Qiu, I already understand the situation of the incubation base, and it has been very successful! The situation is very good, we must continue to maintain it, you know?"
ha?
A question mark slowly floated over Qiu Hong's head, and he almost thought that he heard wrongly, or that Mr. Pei had dialed the wrong number.
But after thinking about it carefully, there should be no mistake. Mr. Pei was talking about the incubation base.
Things are going great? Very successful?
Qiu Hong was very confused: "Mr. Pei, you call this situation very successful? Is there some deviation in my definition of 'success'?"
"The two games we released obviously did not sell well..."
Pei Qian chuckled: "Of course this is a great success!"
"Mr. Qiu, obviously there is something wrong with your evaluation criteria. You should think this way: these independent game designers could not even complete and release the game before. With the help of the incubation base, they can complete the game and release it."
Meeting the players, isn’t this a huge progress and success?”
"Don't worry about how many points you will get on this paper. At least you can complete the entire paper independently, fill in all the questions that need to be answered, and hand in the paper normally. This is an improvement!"
"Everyone has to take their time. How is it possible that we started making money just two months after setting up an independent game incubation base? We are too eager for quick success! This kind of mentality is not advisable."
Qiu Hong was confused when he heard this, and his expression was a little dazed.
Although what Mr. Pei said makes sense, it still feels a bit strange.
Could it be that I actually did a great job at my job? I just didn’t feel it myself?
The sudden compliment made Qiu Hong almost flinch.
"But..." Pei Qian changed the topic, "There are still some problems in your work. I must point them out now and you can correct them as soon as possible."
Qiu Hong let out a long breath, this is right!
How could my work be perfect? I don't even believe it myself.
He hurriedly said: "Mr. Pei, please speak directly. I am all ears."
Pei Qian said: "I see in your work report that you plan to let the producers of these two games take a break before continuing to design and develop the next independent game? This is inappropriate."
Qiu Hong was silent for a moment and said: "Mr. Pei, you mean..."
"Should we fire them?"
When Qiu Hong heard what Mr. Pei meant, he was obviously dissatisfied with his arrangement.
The games of these two designers have already been completed, and the market response is not good, so Qiu Hong plans to let them start making new games immediately, and the incubation base cannot support idle people.
But Mr. Pei felt that this was inappropriate. Could it be that he felt that these two people were not useful enough and made the substitution early?
Pei Qian almost choked on the other end of the phone.
What kind of comprehension ability does this Qiu Hong have?
Is it okay for you to prescribe this kind of humiliating minister?
Pei Qian hurriedly said: "Your understanding is too outrageous! What I mean is that these two games will be modified, optimized, and redone until they are recognized by the market. Do you understand?"
"Every independent game is the condensation of the designer's inspiration and wisdom. If the game is not popular with players, it does not mean that the idea is not good, it only means that the way of expressing the idea is not mature enough!"
"If every idea is just a scratch, and then gives up after trying it, how can it be successful?"
"If the game is unsuccessful, then spend money to redo it until it succeeds!"
Qiu Hong was stunned when he heard this.
Other game companies cut off failed projects in a timely manner to stop losses; Mr. Pei, on the other hand, increased his efforts to extend the lives of failed projects!
According to common sense, this is a very stupid behavior. After all, the game itself has been rejected by the market. Rather than making a major change, it is better to make a new one.
But Mr. Pei's tone was so firm and confident that Qiu Hong felt that what he said made sense! So it was me who was wrong?
Qiu Hong thought for a while: "Then... there must be an upper limit for investment, right? One million? Two million? You can't have more independent games!"
Pei Qian was silent for a moment and said, "Don't let money limit your precious imagination."
"If a game can only achieve its best results when you invest five million, and you set a limit of two million for it, how can it be successful?"
"Since you have decided to make a decision, you must do your best. Do you understand?"
Qiu Hong: "...Okay."
…
After hanging up the phone, Pei Qian continued to check reports from other departments.
At this moment, there was a knock on the door from outside, and it was He Desheng.
"Mr. Pei, let me give you a brief report on the situation with the cold-faced girl. I can't explain it clearly in a few words in the report, so I think it's better to report it in person."
Pei Qian nodded: "Well, tell me."
He Desheng briefly introduced the situation of the cold-faced girl.
After Meng Chang sold all his shares, he completely renounced the relationship with Lengmian Girl and let go. However, most of Lengmian Girl's original employees are still there.
Although the company has no money and wages are in arrears, it is not that quick to change jobs.
Many people heard that the company had gone bankrupt and were looking for a job dejectedly. However, before they found a new job, they heard the news that their original job had been saved.
These people have been resettled and returned to their jobs. Cold Noodle Girl's store should be open soon and start normal business.
Of course, Yuanmeng Venture Capital has allocated another sum of money for the normal operation of Nengmian Girl’s stores.
He Desheng asked: "Mr. Pei, are you still going to continue with the previous marketing activities of the cold-faced girl?"
In the past, Meng Chang spent money like water, mainly because he spent too much on marketing expenses, buying hot searches, advertising, and renting venues for lectures.
If it is just a subsidy to maintain the daily operations of the store, it will be very slow to spend money.
Pei Qian thought for a while: "Put it all aside for now and think about it in the long run."
Although it is fast to spend money to continue these marketing activities, the boss of Cold Noodle Girl has now been changed from Meng Chang to Tengda. Considering Tengda's influence, if it is really publicized, it is likely to have some unknown impact on Cold Noodle Girl.
So Pei Qian thought for a while and decided to observe first. Finally, he found something that was losing money steadily, but he didn't want to lose it as soon as he took over it.
What's more, many marketing activities would not be possible without Meng Chang. For example, Pei Qian couldn't do that speech. That would be outrageous.
He Desheng hesitated for a moment and said: "Mr. Pei, other marketing activities are easy to say. The only one is the 'Street Stall Food Competition'. We have spent a lot of effort in the early stage to find some participating vendors from all over the country. The start time is set for next
Zhou, do you think you can handle this?"
Pei Qian was stunned for a moment.
Street stall food contest?
This Meng Chang is quite capable. How did you come up with this kind of marketing campaign?
Pei Qian immediately thought of Meng Chang's intention: he wanted to invite vendors from all over the country to make some delicacies and use them as green leaves to accompany the cold noodle girl. This topic must be very good, and the advertising effect will not be bad.
Pei Qian was really interested and nodded: "This sounds good, then let's do it as planned."
He Desheng nodded: "Okay, Mr. Pei, there is nothing else to do."
Just as he was about to leave, he was stopped by Pei Qian again.
"What is Meng Chang doing now?"
He Desheng replied: "It seems that he went to many investors, but all of them were rejected. Basically, the possibility of turning around is very slim."
"Some failed entrepreneurs seem to have a chance to turn around, but in fact it is because they either have a good family, connections, resources, or fans... But Meng Chang actually has nothing but personal abilities.
No, it’s fatal.”
"However, if Meng Chang puts aside his status, does some work that he doesn't like, and works steadily for more than ten years... the money should be almost repayable."
Pei Qian thought for a while: "If he is really desperate and comes here, I can consider arranging a job for him."
He Desheng: "Okay, Mr. Pei, should I let him be in charge of the cold-faced girl?"
Pei Qian shook his head: "No. Let's talk about it then."