Li Yada quickly said, “Ah, yes. Actually, we’ve been looking for translation studios recently, but ‘Look Back to Shore’ requires a higher level of translation, and we haven’t found suitable translators yet.”
“We’re still trying to contact some more experienced translators, but it might take some time…”
The other party smiled, “That’s perfect then!”
“The officials are interested in making ‘Look Back to Shore’ a benchmark game for cultural export. If you agree, we can help connect you with experienced translators who will ensure the translations are accurate, communicative, and elegant.”
“As for costs and other issues, there’s no need to worry. We’ll have dedicated personnel responsible for this matter.”
“We can start with English and Japanese versions first, then gradually add other language versions without rushing.”
Li Yada was overjoyed, “That would be wonderful!”
She clearly understood that the official resources and connections were much greater than what Tenda Group as a private enterprise could access. If officials were willing to help find translators, they could certainly find excellent expert translators!
After agreeing, both parties briefly discussed some details and exchanged contact information.
The follow-up work would require long-term planning, but with such strong official support, future work should proceed smoothly.
After hanging up the phone, Li Yada felt this was an unexpected blessing.
The officials were proactively helping to create multilingual versions of “Look Back to Shore” and even actively promoting it!
But thinking carefully, it seemed reasonable.
“Look Back to Shore” had such excellent quality and rich content—it was a perfect promotional opportunity!
From the previous mobile versions of “Hot-Blooded Battle Song” and “Game Producer,” it was clear that the official attitude had always been to encourage original creations, correct value guidance, and games with depth and meaning.
“Look Back to Shore” wasn’t just good in gameplay and quality; it also had excellent cultural connotations. Even many foreigners were willing to play while consulting dictionaries, showing the game’s appeal.
For such a game, wasn’t this exactly what officials would want?
Therefore, it was only natural that officials would promote it vigorously and even arrange translations proactively.
Li Yada suddenly thought of something.
“Could it be that Mr. Pei anticipated all this?”
“What did Mr. Pei say back then?”
“He said that entering overseas markets requires the right timing, geographical advantages, and human relations—all three are indispensable. Without abundant resources and support, rashly entering would likely lead to failure.”
“Now, we have abundant resources and support! So this can’t be considered a rash entry, right?”
“It seems Mr. Pei told me not to rush because he was already expecting this—he must have been confident that officials would take action within a month, which is why he was so calm!”
“Wait, but Mr. Pei said to consider multiple versions next month.”
“Could it be that Mr. Pei originally thought officials would notice this game and arrange translations next month?”
“That’s possible, since it takes time for a game to gain popularity and attract official attention. Perhaps even Mr. Pei didn’t expect ‘Look Back to Shore’ to become popular so quickly!”
“Great, I’ll report this good news to Mr. Pei right away!”
“It’s a pity Mr. Pei isn’t here. If he were, he could communicate with the officials in person—he’d be even happier!”
Li Yada excitedly dialed Mr. Pei’s number.
…
“Achoo!”
In the rented apartment, Pei Qian wrapped himself in a blanket and sneezed.
After blowing his nose, Pei Qian threw the tissue toward the distant trash can, but it hit the edge with a “plop” and fell to the floor.
“Damn it!”
Pei Qian was annoyed. Wrapped in his blanket, he got out of bed to pick up the tissue and throw it away, then quickly returned to bed and curled up again.
Today he hadn’t gone to work because he… had caught a cold!
It was the transition between autumn and winter, and the weather had turned cold quickly. Pei Qian had been running around outside for the past few days, and sure enough, he got chilled.
So today he didn’t go anywhere, just lay in bed and drank lots of hot water.
“I’m so miserable.”
Pei Qian couldn’t help muttering to himself.
How could this be so different from the script he’d imagined?
According to the original plan, he should have been able to just wait for victory and collect money by now, right?
Why was he still rushing to spend money?
Ah, how depressing!
While playing with his phone, Li Yada’s call came through.
Pei Qian was startled and quickly answered.
Could it be that after just two days, they’ve created another mess for me?
I can barely handle these shocks anymore!
“What is it…” Pei Qian said weakly.
Li Yada was surprised on the other end of the phone: “Mr. Pei, you have a cold?”
“Ah, it’s nothing serious, I’ve already drunk a lot of hot water. So what’s happening with ‘Look Back to Shore’?” Pei Qian had no mood for small talk.
Li Yada happily said, “Yes, Mr. Pei! Officials just called and said they want to arrange professional translators for ‘Look Back to Shore’ and will help us with overseas promotion! It’s even a week earlier than you predicted!”
“Mr. Pei, don’t worry, I’ve already arranged most of it!”
Pei Qian: “???”
What? Are officials arranging professional translators?
Damn! Isn’t that going to ruin everything?
What excuse can I find to refuse now?
Pei Qian felt dizzy, sensing his cold getting worse.
Fortunately, he was already lying in bed, so he didn’t have to worry about suddenly collapsing and never getting up.
After a minute of silence, Pei Qian said, “Oh, is there anything else?”
Li Yada: “Ah, no, just reporting this. How’s your cold, Mr. Pei? Do you need me to send medicine or help with anything?”
“No need…” Pei Qian stared blankly at the ceiling. “I just want to rest alone for a while.”
“Ah, alright, Mr. Pei, don’t work too hard, get some good rest!”
After hanging up, Li Yada muttered softly.
“Indeed, Mr. Pei had anticipated this, showing no surprise or excitement at all.”
Pei Qian tossed his phone aside and silently sighed.
No choice, the officials had arranged everything clearly, and he couldn’t fight it.
There was no legitimate reason to refuse the officials’ goodwill, so he could only swallow this bitter pill.
So annoying—he’d have to open several more Headwind Stations!
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…
At Slackin’ Internet Café’s flagship store.
Ma Yang and Zhang Yuan hadn’t been here for some time.
Unlike before, the internet café area was no longer empty; the occupancy rate approached 80%, making it quite lively.
Of course, the situations at Slackin’ Internet Café 1.0 and 2.0 were still different. The flagship store had fewer computers, so it appeared fully occupied with just a few customers, making the occupancy rate seem artificially high.
But compared to before, Slackin’ Internet Café’s internet café business was finally no longer just for show—this was undeniably a significant improvement.
Zhang Yuan and Ma Yang were on the second floor with an assembled computer host on the table.
The case was the same model as before, looking quite flashy and luxurious.
Since they’d spent a lot of money on it, the appearance had to be impeccably arranged.
Besides the case itself, there was a special logo on it—the three capital letters “ROF” arranged in a highly stylized way that made a strong impression at first glance.
This was the Faith Kingdom logo, custom-made to fit perfectly on the case and capable of lighting up.
As everyone knows, when components on a computer can light up, the computer’s performance increases by at least 50%.
The ROF brand didn’t use Slackin’ Internet Café’s logo, mainly because Slackin’s logo was relatively silly and not conducive to highlighting Faith Kingdom’s high-end, stylish feel.
Ma Yang examined the host computer: “Hmm… It’s not bad! At least in terms of appearance, there’s absolutely no problem—it looks expensive at a glance.”
Zhang Yuan nodded: “It is quite expensive.”
“For the initial phase, we’ll just sell the same machines as Slackin’ Internet Café, serving only a small number of wealthy customers. We’re not aiming for volume yet, just trying to establish a good reputation first.”
“In short, let every customer who buys a host computer enjoy royal treatment. Home delivery and on-site repairs are must-have options.”
“Once our reputation gradually improves, we can consider launching various other configurations or meeting some customers’ customization needs.”
“As for monitors, keyboards, mice, and such, we’ll provide an official recommendation list. If customers are worried about cost, they can buy these themselves; if they’re too lazy, we’ll buy for them—it just means extra work for our Headwind Logistics brothers.”
“If we really succeed in the future, we might even find OEM factories to produce our own branded monitors and peripherals. By then, Faith Kingdom will have a complete product line, which would be even more prestigious.”
Ma Yang strongly agreed: “Yes, we definitely can’t try to bite off more than we can chew. In the early stage, we’re essentially just helping to assemble computers, deliver them, and provide on-site maintenance—earning service fees while building our reputation. It’s like an auxiliary business to Slackin’ Internet Café and Headwind Logistics.”
“If it truly succeeds, it will count toward Slackin’ Internet Café’s performance.”
Zhang Yuan felt deeply gratified that Manager Ma had finally come to share his vision. He wouldn’t need to exhaust himself persuading—no, convincing—him anymore.
This computer was soon packed and ready to be delivered to the first customer.
A Headwind Logistics courier would personally deliver it to the customer’s home, and Slackin’ Internet Café would be responsible for after-sales service.
Besides regular warranty service, if customers wanted to upgrade their configuration in the future, such as changing a graphics card, there would be staff providing on-site service.
The Headwind Logistics brothers were their own people who would be very careful during transport, so there was no need to worry about the computer getting bumped or damaged—it would definitely be delivered safely to the customer’s home.
Zhang Yuan took out other custom-made ROF logos and installed them one by one on the other machines in the internet café.
All Slackin’ Internet Café computers would bear this logo, subtly influencing players.
Originally, these host computers were obviously assembled, but with this logo, they looked much more high-end.
Some would certainly ask: What brand is this computer?
That’s when the attentive internet café attendant would come over to introduce the café’s new high-end custom computer service.