bookbashuk Chapter 160: Three sentences made the sole heir of Devon Corporation open his heart to me.
Chapter 160: Three sentences made the sole heir of Devon Corporation open his heart to me.
Chapter 160 Three sentences made the sole heir of Devon Corporation open his heart to me
Bai Zhou's voice seemed to come from a distant place, ethereal and hazy, like a dream.
"..-Daigo——."
"The upcoming game development will involve geology and mineral-related settings and gameplay—"
"—You need to strictly follow the theories and data in this notebook."
"I hope it will be both interesting and rigorous and professional enough."
In fact, Daigo could no longer hear what Hakushu was saying at all.
His entire attention was completely captured by the seemingly simple handwritten notebook that Bai Zhou had casually placed on the table.
He had no doubt about Bai Zhou's knowledge of geology and mineralogy. In previous cross-regional communications, he had repeatedly raised several extremely tricky and obscure geological structures or mineral formation problems with the intention of probing and asking for advice.
But Bai Zhou always manages to give him answers that enlighten him, and often approaches the issue from a perspective he has never imagined, leading to more exciting possibilities!
At this moment, a manuscript of notes written by Bai Zhou himself, which likely encapsulates his comprehensive geological knowledge, lies before him—
He simply couldn't imagine what kind of amazing knowledge, enough to overturn existing geological understanding, was contained in this seemingly ordinary notebook!
For him, this was simply an irresistible Pandora's box!
"Daigo? Daigo champion?"
Shirashu's voice gradually became clearer, carrying a hint of concern, pulling Daigo back from his completely dazed state.
"I'm sorry, I was rude."
Daigo snapped back to his senses, realizing his lapse in composure, and a barely perceptible hint of embarrassment flashed across his handsome face.
He bowed slightly to express his apology, but his gaze remained fixed on the notebook.
"What does it matter? Getting into deep thought is a virtue of researchers, I understand."
Bai Zhou smiled and waved his hand, indicating that he didn't mind at all, before turning his tone into a formal inquiry.
"So, what's your answer regarding joining the Pokémon Studio as the Chief Special Advisor in Geology and Mineralogy?"
"I agree."
Daigo raised his head, a genuine smile on his face, his tone resolute and without the slightest hesitation.
"This is practically part of my life plan!"
"That's good."
Bai Zhou secretly breathed a sigh of relief, feeling pleased.
It seems that this notebook is far more attractive to Daigo than he imagined.
"That book"
Daigo's gaze couldn't help but drift to the notebook again, offering a gentle reminder at the opportune moment.
"Oh, of course this is for you to keep and study."
Bai Zhou smiled and pushed the notebook towards him again.
"However, please be careful, this is the only handwritten original manuscript so far, and it contains many immediate thoughts and annotations, so please take good care of it."
"Of course! I will cherish it as much as I cherish my own life!"
Even the eldest son of the Zvoch family, who had received strict etiquette training since childhood and always maintained elegance, could hardly resist the urge to pick up his notebook immediately.
He could only barely suppress the urge with his strong self-control, but his fingers, gripping the edge of the notebook, had already begun to unconsciously rub it gently.
"Regarding the specific tasks after joining the studio."
Daigo tried to keep his voice steady and steer the conversation back on track to mask his inner turmoil.
"There are no strict requirements for now. You just need to thoroughly read this notebook and fully understand its contents."
Shirashu naturally saw the urgency hidden beneath Daigo's calm exterior and added with a smile:
"Furthermore, in my initial plans, the main setting and source of inspiration for the third generation of Pokémon games will likely be the Hoenn region. At that time, you'll be very busy, as you'll need to oversee many of the unique characteristics of the region."
"The third Pokémon game?! Based on the Hoenn region?!"
Daigo's eyes suddenly lit up dramatically, clearly impressed by the promises made by Shiraishu, as Pokémon was his personal favorite game.
In particular, the complex geological environments in the game, such as caves, mines, and deserts that can be freely explored, often captivated this geology enthusiast, who would repeatedly study whether the distribution of minerals in the game was reasonable.
He couldn't imagine it.
If the game were based on his beloved hometown of Hoenn, how rich, realistic, and interesting the geological environment and mineral settings he was involved in would be!
This is practically a dream project tailor-made for him!
"When will it be available to play?"
Daigo's voice even carried a hint of urgency that he himself was unaware of, completely lacking the composure of a noble young master.
"Well—this one."
Bai Zhou cleverly chuckled, changing the subject and moving on to the next important matter.
"The team is still working hard on development, but it will be finished soon."
"Oh, there's one more thing. You might need to represent Devon Corporation to discuss or, rather, to conduct a collaboration that would be extremely beneficial to both of us."
Daigo's question did remind him to speed up the game's development, but the more important thing now is to promote another product that is already basically complete.
Pokémon Cards.
Under Professor Oak's personal supervision and "friendly" sponsorship, the professional team has been working day and night to release the Pokémon Trading Cards.
The complete test cards were rushed out.
Ultimately, the issues of promotion and distribution naturally returned to Bai Zhou, the "hands-off manager."
"It's about the second game that Pokémon Studios is about to release, a trading card game based on Pokémon battles. I hope to have a deep collaboration with Devon to promote it together with your global retail channels."
As Bai Zhou spoke, he took out an exquisitely designed and high-quality black display box from under the table and steadily pushed it in front of Daigo.
"The specific design concept, core rule instructions, and some selected card samples are all included. You can take a look first. If you think it's worthwhile to cooperate, we can continue to discuss the details in more depth."
"Okay, sure."
When it came to formal business collaborations, Daigo quickly assumed the role of the successor and vice president of Devon Corporation, temporarily suppressing his inner desire for Geological Notes and the Hoenn game.
He reluctantly placed the precious notebook in the nearest spot to him, then took a deep breath and opened the heavy card display box.
At first, his gaze carried the caution of a business assessment.
But soon, as he quickly browsed the rules and instructions, his fingers skillfully flipped through the card samples one by one.
When looking at those beautifully designed cards with cleverly designed skills that closely match the data from the Pokémon games...
His eyes changed!
The browsing speed increased, and the actions of flipping through the card samples became more and more hurried.
They might even pause occasionally to briefly contemplate the skill effects or attribute relationships of a particular card.
for a long time.
Daigo slowly put down the last UR card that shimmered with a rare rainbow light, carefully arranged all the samples according to their rarity, and put them back in the box.
Then he took a long breath, as if he needed to calm the turmoil in his heart.
He raised his head, his gaze towards Bai Zhou filled with utter admiration and an indescribable reverence. He had underestimated Bai Zhou.
Pokémon battle cards and such —
This is more than just a game!
As a regional champion, he could clearly foresee how this game would become a sensation after its release, becoming a brand new way of socializing and competing.
He knew all too well what the biggest factors limiting many people from becoming Pokémon Trainers were—economic pressure, differences in talent, and environmental limitations.
But ultimately, the most fundamental limitation lies in Pokémon itself!
Without an initial Pokémon partner, even the most exceptional genius cannot take the first step into becoming a trainer.
The appearance of this card will greatly lower this barrier!
It can provide a virtually unlimited "reserve" training platform for countless dreamers, especially children, in a low-cost and highly engaging way!
Once a child's talents and interests are discovered and nurtured through card battles, the next step is to forge a bond with real Pokémon!
This is not just a game; it's something that ignites countless dreams!
Its social significance and potential influence are immeasurable!
"Regarding the issue of promotional cooperation."
Daigo's voice carried an unprecedented solemnity and determination.
"Please entrust everything to Devon. I will use all available resources to ensure it receives the widest possible attention and success commensurate with its quality! I will deliver results that exceed your expectations."
"Listen—that one."
Shirafusa was caught off guard by Daigo's sudden, almost oath-like statement.
"Don't we need to discuss the specific details of our business cooperation first? Such as specific fees, sales revenue sharing ratios, and how the marketing budget is divided, etc."
He hesitated for a moment before reminding him that, after all, even brothers should keep clear accounts.
Moreover, he could sense that Daigo's gaze towards him had changed, but he really didn't know how to perform Sichuan opera!
"No need. I agreed to this collaboration as a member of the Pokémon Studio. I'm using my own resources to help with my work, so there shouldn't be any problem with that, right?"
Daigo looked at Shirafune with confidence, his eyes burning with a fierce flame called "drive".
"More importantly, Mr. Shirashu."
Daigo's tone became even more somber.
"You have given Devon a valuable opportunity to participate in a monumental undertaking that is destined to go down in history and ignite the dreams and passion of a generation. This invaluable trust and honor is itself the greatest reward."
"The Zvoich family and Devon Corporation are not short-sighted or greedy people, and they will never ask for more than this."
Bai Zhou: "...
What is this?
Three sentences were enough to make the sole heir of Devon Company open his heart to me.
He only hoped that if the old president, Zivchi Mujin, found out, he wouldn't get a heart attack.
If he hadn't known that Daigo was heterosexual, he would have even suspected...
Daigo and Michael have a normal friendship, right?
Bai Zhou quickly shook his head, shook off the messy thoughts in his mind, pondered for a moment, and felt that he still couldn't let Daigo and Devon Corporation generate electricity purely out of love. So he put forward a cooperation proposal that he had been thinking about for a long time and that was more substantial.
"Here's what we'll do: as a gesture of goodwill for our deep strategic partnership, and also to better promote Pokémon culture."
Bai Zhou leaned forward slightly, his tone becoming more formal.
You know about the online ranked battle mode in the Pokémon games, right?
Daigo nodded, a hint of interest flashing in his eyes. Of course he knew that he had even won first place in a season, but he was later eliminated because the variety of Pokémon in the first generation of games was relatively limited.
I only played it less after I reached a bottleneck in tactical depth.
"Due to the limited capacity of the Pokémon Studio's current development team, they are focusing on developing the next mainline title."
Bai Zhou explained:
"I can fully authorize Devon Corporation to operate this online ranked battle mode and to perform all subsequent updates and maintenance."
"This means that you can build upon this to independently create and operate a pure, cross-platform online Pokémon battle game that can exist independently of the main series and has a faster update and iteration speed."
"Furthermore, you may even have early access before the release of the next Pokémon game."
"Introducing and testing new Pokémon, new features, and new skills from future new regions into the online game in advance can not only provide large-scale pre-launch hype and market testing for future new titles, but also greatly enrich the content and appeal of your online games."
"Of course, the online battle mode of Pokémon Card Game could also be seamlessly integrated into this large-scale online battle platform as a unique gameplay feature in the future. What do you think of this proposal?"
This time it was Daigo's turn to hesitate.
"this-."
Even though he was used to seeing big storms and had handled countless major business decisions for Dewen Company, he was still stunned by Bai Zhou's series of ambitious cooperation proposals.
This was the first time there was a noticeable pause in thought.
He was certainly aware of the enormous potential and user engagement of the online ranked battle mode.
If we could break down regional restrictions, include all known Pokémon and moves, and achieve smooth global online matchmaking battles.
That would definitely be another groundbreaking game that sweeps the globe!
For Devon, this is not only a huge piece of the pie in the game market, but also an excellent opportunity to greatly enhance the company's image and technological strength!
Bai Zhou practically handed over the entire responsibility of developing and operating a gold mine that was already taking shape and was destined to succeed to him and the Devon Company behind him!
The trust and expectations contained within weighed heavily on his heart, even making him feel a little apprehensive.
Thinking of Shirashu's unreserved trust and the grand vision of this cause, Daigo felt an indescribable surge of emotion and a sense of responsibility.
"I see--"
Daigo's voice became even more resolute, as if flames were burning deep within his pupils.
"Your trust and kindness will be forever remembered by me, Daigo Zvoich, and by Devon Manufacturing Co., Ltd."
He straightened up, his eyes burning.
"Please rest assured, I will do my utmost to ensure the best possible results in both promoting the cards and developing the online battle platform, and I will certainly live up to your expectations!"