Chapter 653: Chapter 620: Boss, please bring some dim sum!
CC Game Company founder Chadwick was indeed a tough guy.
Faced with a suggestion that could easily rupture the British player base, he responded right away with, “Thank you for Cloud Dream’s support. We’ll start drafting a plan.”
Even Lincoln was surprised by this.
In the end, all they could understand was “The British have their reasons.”
Chadwick was seriously considering the problem.
And he didn’t think there was any risk.
If England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland could have four separate football associations, each with independent seats in FIFA, why not have four Battlefield teams? Isn’t that just natural?
If the opportunity is well grasped, they could even organize a domestic Battlefield competition in the United Kingdom!
As for players from different regions not getting along or even being hostile to each other?
Minor issue, a minor issue.
How would game companies make money if players don’t compete?
If it wasn’t for the 8-hour time difference between the UK and Daxia, and CC Game Company hasn’t started work yet, Chadwick would immediately urge his employees to come up with a plan.
But now, he took out his mobile phone and started calling company executives anyway.
The plan had to be ready today.
Overtime work, to catch up with Christmas!
[Christmas Eve Battle], just thinking about it is exciting.
Forget eating turkey and opening gifts–watch the fight instead!
As for players still arguing and trying to organize a strike?
Yeah, Chadwick fully supported the players spiritually as they expressed their wishes legally.
However, CC Game Company couldn’t get involved for the time being.
After all, as a company, directly confronting the government would be a bit too rash.
Just like during the protest march, they should play it safe.
When there are no more servers on the British Isles, and it really starts affecting their revenue, they can consider stepping forward, rallying the masses, and fanning the flames.
But it’s not necessary now. They can still play!
*
CC Company was about to start work, which meant that Cloud Dream was about to finish work.
At the same time, it also meant that the employees Lincoln brought to Chang’an for “team building” had spent a day in Chang’an.
After being picked up by a tour bus and brought to the hotel Lincoln had booked, they thought they’d see their boss in the hotel lobby.
Then, accordingly, they would listen to the leader’s task assignments or at least be reminded of what to focus on in the upcoming itinerary, especially historical figures, ancient architecture, the customs of the Tang Dynasty, local anecdotes, and other things that might be used in the game.
But, it turned out Lincoln didn’t show up at all.
Cheryl picked up her room key, exchanged contact information with the tour guide, entered her hotel room, and lay on the soft bed, feeling somewhat disoriented.
Yes, Cheryl came to Chang’an as well.
Although she wasn’t part of the Chang’an project development team, she couldn’t stay idle. She insisted on coming to collect materials, take pictures of employee trips, and whatnot to use for promo material in the future.
It wasn’t all just lip service; after all, her video response to netizens’ speculation about the new game was from previously collected material, not newly recorded footage.
Lincoln didn’t care if there were more or fewer people, so he let her join.
“What should I be doing?”
Cheryl thought she’d get material from the group’s activities to post on the [Cloud Dream Office Daily] account as a side story.
But when they arrived at the hotel, the boss didn’t even show up, so everyone was free to do as they pleased.
So, what am I supposed to film?
Am I supposed to film a Chang’an landscape documentary?
Cheryl hesitated, but still took out her phone, and sent a message in the company group chat where Lincoln wasn’t present:
“Boss is missing, what’s everyone doing later?”
Soon, everyone in the group chat became active, obviously pondering the same question:
“I plan to go to the historical archives; I think I can find some information that’s not available online.”
“I’m going to the museum to see the real deal.”
“I think there are some buildings that can’t be understood just by looking at photos, so since I’m here, I’ll take some on-site materials.”
“You guys are all too serious! The boss can’t see us, so I’ve decided to slack off and find some good food. I’m going to try all the local snacks in the next few days!”
“I want to find out if there are any local martial arts in Chang’an and see if their founding stories can be traced back to the Tang Dynasty.”
“I wonder if the Tang Dynasty prison is still preserved. I would like to see it for myself.”
…
Cheryl looked at everyone enthusiastically sharing their plans, feeling a little envious.
She found that everyone had clear goals and knew exactly what they wanted to do.
As for herself, she was completely clueless about what to do.
After thinking for a while, she asked in the group chat, “Is anyone going to see the Chang’an City Wall? Let’s go together!”
Chang’an City Wall was well-known, and it was on almost everyone’s agenda.
Although the narrowest part of the Chang’an City Wall generally referred to the Ming City Wall, the Tang City Wall was also well preserved and not just a single site.
Of course, it couldn’t compare to the Ming City Wall.
However, for Cloud Dream’s new game set in the Tang Dynasty, both places had to be visited.
Cheryl chose a good spot and after rallying everyone, 24 people in total decided to go together.
Thanks to her initiative, she managed to gather enough material for the “Cloud Dream staff team building in Chang’an” theme.
However, while reviewing the material at night, she accidentally noticed a familiar figure among the tourists –
“Boss?!”
Cheryl hurriedly exported the material, zooming in further and further until she confirmed that it was indeed Lincoln!
And then the question arose –
“Who is that woman next to the boss?”
Since it was just a random shot, the distance was far, and the camera’s focus was not on them, the image inevitably looked blurry. Furthermore, Princess Camille Victoria was held tightly by Lincoln, making it even harder to see her face.
But there was no doubt it was a woman!
“Oh my god, look at what big secret I’ve found!” Cheryl excitedly rubbed her hands together.
She almost sent a screenshot directly to the group chat to surprise everyone.
Today, while visiting the Ming City Wall, they had been discussing and guessing what important matter the boss was involved in as he didn’t even have the time to meet them.
Everyone thought it must be something very important, most likely related to the most fundamental issue of their new project.
Everyone had valid reasons:
To restore the venue, the boss established the Ancient Architecture Recording and Protection Foundation months in advance and reconstructed an ancient Chang’an City bit by bit.
For the combat system, not only did he recruit a team of genuine martial arts experts and develop a cold weapon combat system, but he also practiced martial arts diligently himself.
Now, he brought so many people for an on-site survey, showing an unprecedented level of commitment to the project!
But despite this level of dedication, he didn’t have time to meet them, and it seemed more important matters were at hand!
At that time, Cheryl also believed this to be true.
—Who would have thought, the boss was too busy… having a romantic affair?!
And they were so close to them, practically dating right in front of their faces!
If she didn’t know Lincoln’s vindictive streak and fear of retaliation, she would definitely post it in the group chat to surprise everyone!
But now, she had no choice but to keep it to herself.
She also had to be very careful in preserving the data, not to accidentally leak it.
Otherwise, she would inevitably take the blame!
With this in mind, she quickly sent a text message to Lincoln:
[Boss, you need to be more careful! If you’re not, tomorrow the internet will be full of news about your love affair!]
Lincoln replied at lightning speed:
[What?!]