Wang Xiaobin considered for a moment: “When sibling departments need help, of course we’re duty-bound.”

“Besides, these PC-to-mobile adaptations can definitely bring Shangyang Games more revenue, which benefits us too.”

“However… our manpower is limited. We’re currently working on the development of ‘Fitness Battle,’ so timeline isn’t guaranteed.”

“When exactly is this phone launching?”

Jiang Yuan said: “The phone launch event is tentatively scheduled for June, about three months from now.”

“If there’s enough time, it’s best to announce these mobile games simultaneously with the phone launch. If not, we’ll have to update them gradually after the phone release.”

Wang Xiaobin roughly calculated the timeline and his available staff: “Manpower is a bit tight. But Tenda Games might be able to help us share some work.”

“Development of ‘Mission & Choice’ should be in its late stages. Once that game’s finished, they can start developing the mobile version of ‘Sea Fortress.’ Our team handling ‘Lonely Desert Highway’ mobile version shouldn’t be a problem.”

“Though, adapting these two games for mobile will definitely require some modifications…”

Jiang Yuan was pleased: “That I’ll leave to you. You’re the professionals—you decide how to modify them.”

Wang Xiaobin nodded: “Alright, leave it to me. Don’t worry.”

After seeing Jiang Yuan off, Wang Xiaobin began considering how to adapt these two games for mobile.

Strictly speaking, neither ‘Sea Fortress’ nor ‘Lonely Desert Highway’ were particularly suitable for mobile.

‘Sea Fortress’ had huge capacity with extensive narrative content, while ‘Lonely Desert Highway’s’ several hours of driving time completely contradicted mobile gaming’s fragmented time characteristics.

After consideration, Wang Xiaobin decided some modifications were necessary.

Following Tenda’s tradition, PC-to-mobile adaptations always featured cross-platform data sync. For example, if players bought the 888 Fire Qilin skin in ‘Sea Fortress’ PC version, their data would sync to mobile version too.

This was something Mr. Pei repeatedly emphasized and would never change.

Though this reduced revenue, it increased player loyalty and reduced player attrition.

For players, when tired of PC gaming, they could relax with mobile. When tired of mobile, they could return to PC. Of course, for games with competitive elements like GOG or ‘Sea Fortress,’ PC and mobile matchmaking systems were separate to ensure fair matches.

Simultaneously, data sync helped with player acquisition when mobile versions launched.

Many veteran players were used to PC gaming. Without account inheritance, these veterans definitely wouldn’t want to grind again. But with data inheritance, most PC veterans would try the mobile version at launch, and some might stay.

As for game revenue… as long as players stayed, why worry about them not spending?

So, with PC-mobile data sync as premise, Wang Xiaobin began considering modifications.

Beyond basic control changes, gameplay needed minor adjustments.

‘Sea Fortress’ would cut all story mode, keeping only PVP mode, while appropriately compressing art assets to dramatically reduce game size while maintaining mobile graphics quality, avoiding excessive phone storage usage.

‘Lonely Desert Highway’ would compress from eight hours to two hours. After all, playing mobile for two hours was already painful enough.

Then add several competitive racing maps to ‘Lonely Desert Highway,’ each lasting three to five minutes for free racing. Otherwise, with just original gameplay, most players were already bored and wouldn’t play again, defeating the purpose of promoting OTTO phones.

After mobile adaptation, both games would maintain PC data sync and remain free-to-play. At OTTO phone launch, they could pre-install GOG and these two games to highlight OTTO G1’s gaming nature.

Wang Xiaobin immediately began organizing design documents and arranging mobile development.

…

February 27th, Monday.

Pei Qian had just arrived at his office to check department progress when Old Ma knocked.

Ma Yang looked very happy: “Bro Qian, the Bunny Tail Live website is almost ready! Basic functions are complete, we’ve tested repeatedly, and we can release the promotional video!”

“Though only basic features are done. More detailed functions are still in development. Also, the streaming rooms don’t have many streamers yet, so content is limited.”

“Bro Qian, should we release the promotional video now, or wait until finding some streamers before officially launching?”

Pei Qian immediately said: “No time like the present! Strike while the iron is hot—release it now!”

Pei Qian was satisfied with Bunny Tail Live’s development speed.

The quick development was mainly because they’d only implemented basic features—ensuring viewers could watch streamers and record replays. Other complex features remained undeveloped.

Plus, there were few streamers, since many people didn’t even know Tenda had created Bunny Tail Live.

Without awareness, how would streamers come?

Following other platforms’ methods, they’d first spend heavily to poach streamers, then heavily promote to generate buzz, launching alongside big streamers for better momentum.

But Pei Qian deliberately did the opposite—the colder the better!

Bunny Tail Live only had basic features, few streamers, and even fewer viewers—all fine. Just get it running first!

When everyone saw this platform was so dead, forming a preconceived “this platform sucks” impression, recovery would be nearly impossible.

Therefore, Pei Qian immediately decided to launch Bunny Tail Live completely unprepared!

Ma Yang saw nothing wrong, happily left Pei Qian’s office, returning to rush Chen Yufeng to release the promotional video and officially launch Bunny Tail Live.

…

Pei Qian got up, grabbed a cola from the break area, then quietly refreshed AiLiDao website, patiently waiting.

Sure enough, after Old Ma returned, he immediately released Bunny Tail Live’s promotional video!

Pei Qian already knew this video’s content—it told of “two people’s different lives.” Viewers wasted time while watching streams, accomplishing nothing, while non-viewers used that time for self-improvement, successfully reaching career peaks.

This promotional video was Meng Chang’s magnum opus. Pei Qian trusted his abilities completely.

Viewers would definitely be triggered, then brutally roast Bunny Tail Live!

Pei Qian rewatched the video from start to finish, then quietly refreshed comments to see audience reactions.

“What does this promotional video mean?!”

“Telling us to cherish time, don’t watch streams?”

“Isn’t this a streaming platform’s promo? Self-deprecating?”

“…As a lazy college student, I see myself in this video.”

“The dorm streaming scene is too real—uncomfortably real! I reported it!”

“Who put surveillance cameras in my room?”

“Isn’t this deliberately pissing people off? Watching streams to relax and unwind, and getting labeled as ‘wasting time’? Aren’t other entertainment activities also wasting time?”

“Is Bunny Tail Live trying to make a big statement? Criticizing all competitors? But it’s also a streaming platform… isn’t this self-criticism?”

Clearly, audience attitudes were three parts anger, seven parts confusion.

This promo, though not explicit, subtly implied “stream addicts are lazy dogs,” surely infuriating streaming enthusiasts.

But most viewers’ reactions weren’t anger, but confusion.

Because the video spoke apparent truths—excessive streaming would waste time, affecting studies or careers.

The question: why would a streaming platform promote this? The motive was inexplicable!

Viewers’ first reaction: this “Bunny Tail Live” wanted to create controversy for attention and platform promotion.

Negative attention was still attention.

People had seen platforms’ desperate tactics—doing anything for attention, preferring controversy over obscurity.

Since it aimed for controversy-driven attention, the best response was giving it no attention.

Therefore, after release, the video gained modest attention, with many criticizing Bunny Tail Live for deliberately controversial attention-seeking, calling it distasteful.

Seeing this situation, Pei Qian’s face lit up with joy.

Great, Meng Chang still had skills!

Not only didn’t he bring Bunny Tail Live attention, he even got it criticized—well done!

…

Meanwhile, Meng Chang, preparing e-sports promos, also saw Bunny Tail Live’s promotional video on AiLiDao.

His face bore happiness similar to Pei Qian’s.

Everything was going great!

This promo lacked attention, with mostly negative comments. Per his agreement with Mr. Pei, he’d definitely get a huge commission!

Thinking of the commission, Meng Chang felt energized, eager to finish the e-sports promo for double celebration.

However, after reviewing comments several times, Meng Chang suddenly noticed a new comment.

“Don’t rush to criticize—we misunderstood! This Bunny Tail Live promo isn’t attention-seeking. This streaming platform is completely different from others! Visit Bunny Tail Live’s website to understand!”

Seeing this comment, Meng Chang looked confused.

What did this mean?

Why was Bunny Tail Live completely different from other platforms?

Meng Chang sensed something was wrong, quickly searched “Bunny Tail Live,” found the official website and clicked.

On the homepage, he saw a silver-haired but energetic elderly gentleman explaining classical literature, including poetry and ancient texts, in accessible terms.

Behind him was a wall-sized bookshelf, with calligraphy and paintings nearby, creating ancient scholarly atmosphere—clearly the professor’s home.

The stream had few viewers, but Professor Kong Zhemin didn’t mind, smiling warmly as he spoke with the patient demeanor of instructing freshmen.