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Chapter 81 Lost the wife and lost the army
Chapter 81 Lost the wife and lost the army
"Writer Fang, can you answer our question directly?"
Fang Zhende sat on a chair with her head lowered, a little afraid to face the camera.
After her lies were exposed, she no longer had the face to stand proudly in front of the camera.
She did not continue to defend herself.
Because she knew very well that if she continued to refute and Jiang Chen asked another question, she would probably suffer another humiliation.
"Give way."
Just then, the crowded crowd was separated.
At the end is Jiang Chen, walking calmly.
Jiang Chen was wearing ordinary casual clothes, but on this occasion, everyone around couldn't help giving way.
Beside Jiang Chen was Lin Xiaoman in professional attire.
After this battle, Shengteng Company can be regarded as showing its face in front of the public again.
Especially Jiang Chen's performance before made everyone realize that Jiang Chen was extraordinary.
"Who made you do this?"
Jiang Chen got straight to the point, without the slightest concealment.
Jiang Chen knew very well that behind Fang Zhende, there must be someone behind to fuel the flames.
In other words, the people behind it are the masterminds.
Because Fang Zhende did not have any profit to gain by doing this.
What can a self-proclaimed original author do?
Can you sell copyright?
Do you have a manuscript?
Can increase fame?
After being exposed, there was a lot of infamy.
As long as Fang Zhende is not a fool, she will not do such thankless things.
But he did so.
It means that there must be someone behind him who will benefit him.
Although Jiang Chen also had some guesses in his mind, they were all just guesses and it was difficult to draw conclusions.
"I did it myself, I just want to make a name for myself, let everyone know that I am not a trash writer!"
At this time, Fang Zhende didn't bother to argue.
However, she did not reveal the mastermind behind the scenes.
"Writer Fang, do you admit that all this is your conspiracy?"
"Sure enough, if Shengteng hadn't settled the copyright issue, how could it be possible to spend such a high price to make games."
"I didn't expect that, I misunderstood Shengteng Company before."
"It's all self-directed and self-acted, it's disgusting."
"Fortunately, the boss of Shengteng Company came here in person, otherwise, I'm afraid she would really be fooled by her."
Hearing that Fang Zhende had admitted everything, many reporters started whispering.
An unknown writer wants to pretend to be the original Shatian.
In today's sky-shrouding game, when the game is in full swing, it is simply courting death.
After this incident passed, even if the writer could not be held accountable, he would be overwhelmed by the spit of countless netizens.
"Did it yourself? Do you deserve it?"
Jiang Chen's tone was full of sarcasm.
It wasn't that Jiang Chen looked down on Fang Zhende, but that such a small writer was provoking Jiang Chen by doing such a thing.
Jiang Chen naturally couldn't let it go.
Jiang Chen said with a slight seriousness: "Give me one last chance. If I don't say anything, I will directly sue you. At that time, it will not be as simple as apologizing and admitting mistakes."
When Fang Zhende heard this, a trace of panic appeared on his face.
If he is sued, he may be sentenced to a heavy sentence for his behavior of holding a press conference and blatantly infringing on other people's copyrights.
At that time, I will be in prison for a few years, even if I get 200 million, it won't be worth it.
At this extremely entangled moment, Fang Zhende's gaze inadvertently turned to Li Ming.
At this time, Li Ming may be even more panicked than Fang Zhende.
In this case, if Fang Zhende confessed to him, then his career would probably be over.
Although Swan Company will acquiesce in his behavior, it will never keep him.
This is only second.
Not to mention the legal responsibilities you have to bear.
Therefore, Li Ming was very afraid that Fang Zhende would betray him.
He saw Fang Zhende looking towards him.
Eye to eye.
Li Ming knew that Fang Zhende was looking for him for help.
But the problem is, he can't show up at this time.
She couldn't have anything to do with Fang Zhende.
If others find out the relationship between him and Fang Zhende.
I must be inseparable from the relationship.
At this time, the only option is to abandon the car to protect the handsome man, and let Fang Zhende take the blame.
Immediately, Li Ming stretched out two fingers.
Compare it.
This is telling Fang Zhende about 200 million.
If he confessed, the 200 million would not be given to him.
However, Fang Zhende shook her head secretly when she saw Li Ming's concealed gesture.
joke!
This kind of situation where you have to face jail, can 200 million handle it?
Moreover, Fang Zhende is very clear that she must not be much better now.
But it must be able to drag Li Ming into the water.
So you can take the opportunity to blackmail Li Ming.
Seeing Fang Zhende shaking his head, Li Ming also panicked.
Li Ming didn't hesitate, and directly made a gesture of 300 million.
However, Fang Zhende still shook her head.
On this side, everyone saw that Fang Zhende was shaking her head, and did not answer Jiang Chen's question for a long time.
So the reporters asked one after another: "Writer Fang, did someone instigate you to do this, as Mr. Jiang said?"
"According to the law, if your situation is serious, you may be sentenced to three to seven years in prison."
"Writer Fang, if you confess the person behind you, then it is not the main responsibility, and President Jiang has already said that he will not sue you."
These reporters are very excited.
If it's just news about a small writer impostor, it doesn't have much influence.
But if it is revealed that a certain bigwig is secretly manipulating these things, it will be breaking news.
Facing the questions from the reporters, Fang Zhende did not answer.
She is waiting!
Waiting for Li Ming to continue to increase the price.
On the other hand, Li Ming panicked when he heard the reporters' questions.
If this matter really came to him, he would not be able to bear it.
Immediately, you made 400 million gestures.
400 million made such an oolong, Li Ming's heart was bleeding.
Although Swan Company will reimburse in the end.
But he will definitely be punished.
However, after he paid 400 million, Fang Zhende was still shaking his head.
This made Li Ming very angry.
He knew that Fang Zhende must be using this to blackmail him.
But he has no room to refuse.
This made Li Ming feel like he had eaten shit.
Li Ming gritted his teeth and made a gesture of 500 million.
This is already the limit.
You even have to post a little yourself.
However, Li Ming is still willing to pay these prices.
His monthly salary in Swan Company is 10,000+.
Plus some project dividends.
An extra million is not a big deal.
On the contrary, Li Ming would not be able to accept that Swan Company gave up because of Fang Zhende.
On the stage.
After seeing Li Ming's 500 million hand gesture, Fang Zhende immediately stopped shaking her head.
Immediately, he said very solemnly: "Everyone, don't ask any more questions. I was greedy for fame, and that's why I held this press conference. No one instructed me."
500 million!
For 500 million, Fang Zhende resolutely took everything on herself.
Anyway, I can't get rid of it anyway.
It's better to accept the 500 million.
It's better than doing the job, being scolded, and not getting a penny, right?
"Okay, then wait for the lawyer's letter."
Jiang Chen didn't bother to continue talking.
He could already be sure that someone was instigating behind Fang Zhende.
There is definitely a stake in it.
Otherwise, Fang Zhende would not be able to take everything by herself.
But Jiang Chen didn't have time to focus on a clown.
Moreover, the purpose of my trip has been achieved.
Let Shengteng company avoid being involved in a storm of public opinion.
"Mr. Jiang, can we interview you?"
"Mr. Jiang, I have several questions."
"Mr. Jiang, how did you come up with the world of Zhetian?"
The matter was over, and the reporters' attention was no longer on Fang Zhende.
Instead, they rushed towards Jiang Chen in a swarm.
After all, Jiang Chen is now a man of the hour.
The heat is no less than some big stars.
Jiang Chen did not refuse, and accepted the reporters' interviews.
Anyway, there is nothing to worry about now.
The Zhetian trial version does not need to be maintained, you just need to wait for the accumulation of expected value.
Just when Jiang Chen was being interviewed.
Fang Zhende and Li Ming had left the press conference quietly.
in a commercial vehicle.
Fang Zhende and Li Ming sat in the car, and the atmosphere was a little dignified.
Li Ming took the lead and said, "This press conference was a huge failure. It's all because of you that you made such a good situation so bad."
Hearing this, Fang Zhende quit, and directly retorted: "President Li, what does this have to do with me, I have memorized all the information you gave me, who knew that Jiang Chen would ask some information No problem, this is your Swan company's dereliction of duty."
Hearing this, Li Ming fell silent.
Indeed, according to expectations, Jiang Chen should not have appeared in this place.
But I didn't expect not only to appear, but also to ruin the entire press conference.
The information on Zhetian's official website did not disclose everything at all.
This became the key to their failure.
After a long time, Li Ming said, "500 million is too much, at most 300 million, as your compensation."
At this time, Li Ming wanted to bargain.
It has happened and cannot be reversed.
But Li Ming didn't want to bear too much price.
However, Fang Zhende was obviously not easy to provoke, and said directly: "Mr. Li, crossing the river and tearing down the bridge is not good. I have the recording of my meeting with you and the recording of the phone call. 500 million, not a penny less."
Hearing this, Li Ming's expression changed.
He didn't expect Fang Zhende to do such a trick.
"400 million! Up to 400 million!" Li Ming took a step back.
But Fang Zhende said without thinking: "Mr. Li, you should know better than me. If the evidence in my hand is disclosed to the media, you should know the consequences."
With the handle in hand, Fang Zhende was confident.
But Li Ming was very aggrieved in his heart.
He naturally knew that if the evidence in Fang Zhende's hands was revealed.
First of all, I must be condemned by the whole network.
Secondly, Swan Company will also be affected, and finally treat itself as an abandoned child.
In the end, he was about to be dismissed by Swan Company.
In the entire game world, I will not tolerate myself.
Even Swan Company will bite back, saying that Li Ming is responsible for this matter.
The atmosphere in Swan Company does not speak of any kindness.
Li Ming knows this better than anyone else.
"Okay, 500 million is 500 million!" Li Ming could only compromise.
When Fang Zhende heard this, a smile appeared on his face, and he said, "Tomorrow at the latest, if I don't see the 500 million in the account, the transaction between us will be announced to the media the next day."
After speaking, Fang Zhende got off the car directly.
Looking at the bustling scene outside, Fang Zhende couldn't help but take a few extra glances.
She knew that in a few days, she might be in jail.
In the car.
After Fang Zhende left, Li Ming viciously smashed the steering wheel with a very angry expression.
"Damn!"
Li Ming only felt that there was nowhere to vent his anger.
What happened today was too embarrassing.
Not only did he not smear the Shatian game, but Fang Zhende took the opportunity to blackmail him.
After venting, Li Ming was thinking about the next thing.
The public beta of the Immortal World game is in these two days.
Certainly it cannot be postponed.
And there's no reason to delay.
Could it be that the public beta was not made public because of the fear of the Zhetian game?
This is even worse than the dismal results of the Immortal World game after the public beta.
Swan Company will definitely not allow it.
And the public beta of the Immortal World game.
Li Ming has been able to predict that there will be no great results.
After all, the Zhetian trial version is too hot now.
Even he himself is addicted to it, let alone other ordinary players.
If today's plan goes well, that's fine.
But now, we can only take one step at a time.
"MD, it can only be tested publicly!"
Li Ming has no choice but to do his best and know the destiny.
the other side.
At the conference site, Jiang Chen was being interviewed by reporters.
"The creation of Zhetian was inspired by me."
"In the coming time, our company will fully develop the Zhetian game, so that players can have access to better fantasy games."
"And, we are trying to combine the Shroud game with VR, so that players can experience the Shroud world immersively."
After some answers, the surrounding reporters were stunned.
Did you hear it right?
Combining games with VR?
They can still understand ordinary small games.
The Shading Sky game is even bigger than a big game.
This is an almost impossible goal.
Looking at the shocked eyes of the people around him, Jiang Chen had already expected it.
This was the main purpose of Jiang Chen's stay.
Now the trial version of Shading the Sky has been released.
Players may not have much expectation after playing for a while.
This is not what Jiang Chen wants to see.
I live by my expectations, how can I live without my expectations.
Therefore, the combination of VR technology and games can definitely explode the Internet.
In this way, the expected value can be harvested continuously.
And Jiang Chen wasn't talking in empty words.
As long as the expected value is enough, Jiang Chen can make games with this effect at any time.
Of course, the expected value required for this is definitely an astronomical figure.
Therefore, it is estimated that it will take a few months for the real VR version of Shatian to appear.
(End of this chapter)
"Writer Fang, can you answer our question directly?"
Fang Zhende sat on a chair with her head lowered, a little afraid to face the camera.
After her lies were exposed, she no longer had the face to stand proudly in front of the camera.
She did not continue to defend herself.
Because she knew very well that if she continued to refute and Jiang Chen asked another question, she would probably suffer another humiliation.
"Give way."
Just then, the crowded crowd was separated.
At the end is Jiang Chen, walking calmly.
Jiang Chen was wearing ordinary casual clothes, but on this occasion, everyone around couldn't help giving way.
Beside Jiang Chen was Lin Xiaoman in professional attire.
After this battle, Shengteng Company can be regarded as showing its face in front of the public again.
Especially Jiang Chen's performance before made everyone realize that Jiang Chen was extraordinary.
"Who made you do this?"
Jiang Chen got straight to the point, without the slightest concealment.
Jiang Chen knew very well that behind Fang Zhende, there must be someone behind to fuel the flames.
In other words, the people behind it are the masterminds.
Because Fang Zhende did not have any profit to gain by doing this.
What can a self-proclaimed original author do?
Can you sell copyright?
Do you have a manuscript?
Can increase fame?
After being exposed, there was a lot of infamy.
As long as Fang Zhende is not a fool, she will not do such thankless things.
But he did so.
It means that there must be someone behind him who will benefit him.
Although Jiang Chen also had some guesses in his mind, they were all just guesses and it was difficult to draw conclusions.
"I did it myself, I just want to make a name for myself, let everyone know that I am not a trash writer!"
At this time, Fang Zhende didn't bother to argue.
However, she did not reveal the mastermind behind the scenes.
"Writer Fang, do you admit that all this is your conspiracy?"
"Sure enough, if Shengteng hadn't settled the copyright issue, how could it be possible to spend such a high price to make games."
"I didn't expect that, I misunderstood Shengteng Company before."
"It's all self-directed and self-acted, it's disgusting."
"Fortunately, the boss of Shengteng Company came here in person, otherwise, I'm afraid she would really be fooled by her."
Hearing that Fang Zhende had admitted everything, many reporters started whispering.
An unknown writer wants to pretend to be the original Shatian.
In today's sky-shrouding game, when the game is in full swing, it is simply courting death.
After this incident passed, even if the writer could not be held accountable, he would be overwhelmed by the spit of countless netizens.
"Did it yourself? Do you deserve it?"
Jiang Chen's tone was full of sarcasm.
It wasn't that Jiang Chen looked down on Fang Zhende, but that such a small writer was provoking Jiang Chen by doing such a thing.
Jiang Chen naturally couldn't let it go.
Jiang Chen said with a slight seriousness: "Give me one last chance. If I don't say anything, I will directly sue you. At that time, it will not be as simple as apologizing and admitting mistakes."
When Fang Zhende heard this, a trace of panic appeared on his face.
If he is sued, he may be sentenced to a heavy sentence for his behavior of holding a press conference and blatantly infringing on other people's copyrights.
At that time, I will be in prison for a few years, even if I get 200 million, it won't be worth it.
At this extremely entangled moment, Fang Zhende's gaze inadvertently turned to Li Ming.
At this time, Li Ming may be even more panicked than Fang Zhende.
In this case, if Fang Zhende confessed to him, then his career would probably be over.
Although Swan Company will acquiesce in his behavior, it will never keep him.
This is only second.
Not to mention the legal responsibilities you have to bear.
Therefore, Li Ming was very afraid that Fang Zhende would betray him.
He saw Fang Zhende looking towards him.
Eye to eye.
Li Ming knew that Fang Zhende was looking for him for help.
But the problem is, he can't show up at this time.
She couldn't have anything to do with Fang Zhende.
If others find out the relationship between him and Fang Zhende.
I must be inseparable from the relationship.
At this time, the only option is to abandon the car to protect the handsome man, and let Fang Zhende take the blame.
Immediately, Li Ming stretched out two fingers.
Compare it.
This is telling Fang Zhende about 200 million.
If he confessed, the 200 million would not be given to him.
However, Fang Zhende shook her head secretly when she saw Li Ming's concealed gesture.
joke!
This kind of situation where you have to face jail, can 200 million handle it?
Moreover, Fang Zhende is very clear that she must not be much better now.
But it must be able to drag Li Ming into the water.
So you can take the opportunity to blackmail Li Ming.
Seeing Fang Zhende shaking his head, Li Ming also panicked.
Li Ming didn't hesitate, and directly made a gesture of 300 million.
However, Fang Zhende still shook her head.
On this side, everyone saw that Fang Zhende was shaking her head, and did not answer Jiang Chen's question for a long time.
So the reporters asked one after another: "Writer Fang, did someone instigate you to do this, as Mr. Jiang said?"
"According to the law, if your situation is serious, you may be sentenced to three to seven years in prison."
"Writer Fang, if you confess the person behind you, then it is not the main responsibility, and President Jiang has already said that he will not sue you."
These reporters are very excited.
If it's just news about a small writer impostor, it doesn't have much influence.
But if it is revealed that a certain bigwig is secretly manipulating these things, it will be breaking news.
Facing the questions from the reporters, Fang Zhende did not answer.
She is waiting!
Waiting for Li Ming to continue to increase the price.
On the other hand, Li Ming panicked when he heard the reporters' questions.
If this matter really came to him, he would not be able to bear it.
Immediately, you made 400 million gestures.
400 million made such an oolong, Li Ming's heart was bleeding.
Although Swan Company will reimburse in the end.
But he will definitely be punished.
However, after he paid 400 million, Fang Zhende was still shaking his head.
This made Li Ming very angry.
He knew that Fang Zhende must be using this to blackmail him.
But he has no room to refuse.
This made Li Ming feel like he had eaten shit.
Li Ming gritted his teeth and made a gesture of 500 million.
This is already the limit.
You even have to post a little yourself.
However, Li Ming is still willing to pay these prices.
His monthly salary in Swan Company is 10,000+.
Plus some project dividends.
An extra million is not a big deal.
On the contrary, Li Ming would not be able to accept that Swan Company gave up because of Fang Zhende.
On the stage.
After seeing Li Ming's 500 million hand gesture, Fang Zhende immediately stopped shaking her head.
Immediately, he said very solemnly: "Everyone, don't ask any more questions. I was greedy for fame, and that's why I held this press conference. No one instructed me."
500 million!
For 500 million, Fang Zhende resolutely took everything on herself.
Anyway, I can't get rid of it anyway.
It's better to accept the 500 million.
It's better than doing the job, being scolded, and not getting a penny, right?
"Okay, then wait for the lawyer's letter."
Jiang Chen didn't bother to continue talking.
He could already be sure that someone was instigating behind Fang Zhende.
There is definitely a stake in it.
Otherwise, Fang Zhende would not be able to take everything by herself.
But Jiang Chen didn't have time to focus on a clown.
Moreover, the purpose of my trip has been achieved.
Let Shengteng company avoid being involved in a storm of public opinion.
"Mr. Jiang, can we interview you?"
"Mr. Jiang, I have several questions."
"Mr. Jiang, how did you come up with the world of Zhetian?"
The matter was over, and the reporters' attention was no longer on Fang Zhende.
Instead, they rushed towards Jiang Chen in a swarm.
After all, Jiang Chen is now a man of the hour.
The heat is no less than some big stars.
Jiang Chen did not refuse, and accepted the reporters' interviews.
Anyway, there is nothing to worry about now.
The Zhetian trial version does not need to be maintained, you just need to wait for the accumulation of expected value.
Just when Jiang Chen was being interviewed.
Fang Zhende and Li Ming had left the press conference quietly.
in a commercial vehicle.
Fang Zhende and Li Ming sat in the car, and the atmosphere was a little dignified.
Li Ming took the lead and said, "This press conference was a huge failure. It's all because of you that you made such a good situation so bad."
Hearing this, Fang Zhende quit, and directly retorted: "President Li, what does this have to do with me, I have memorized all the information you gave me, who knew that Jiang Chen would ask some information No problem, this is your Swan company's dereliction of duty."
Hearing this, Li Ming fell silent.
Indeed, according to expectations, Jiang Chen should not have appeared in this place.
But I didn't expect not only to appear, but also to ruin the entire press conference.
The information on Zhetian's official website did not disclose everything at all.
This became the key to their failure.
After a long time, Li Ming said, "500 million is too much, at most 300 million, as your compensation."
At this time, Li Ming wanted to bargain.
It has happened and cannot be reversed.
But Li Ming didn't want to bear too much price.
However, Fang Zhende was obviously not easy to provoke, and said directly: "Mr. Li, crossing the river and tearing down the bridge is not good. I have the recording of my meeting with you and the recording of the phone call. 500 million, not a penny less."
Hearing this, Li Ming's expression changed.
He didn't expect Fang Zhende to do such a trick.
"400 million! Up to 400 million!" Li Ming took a step back.
But Fang Zhende said without thinking: "Mr. Li, you should know better than me. If the evidence in my hand is disclosed to the media, you should know the consequences."
With the handle in hand, Fang Zhende was confident.
But Li Ming was very aggrieved in his heart.
He naturally knew that if the evidence in Fang Zhende's hands was revealed.
First of all, I must be condemned by the whole network.
Secondly, Swan Company will also be affected, and finally treat itself as an abandoned child.
In the end, he was about to be dismissed by Swan Company.
In the entire game world, I will not tolerate myself.
Even Swan Company will bite back, saying that Li Ming is responsible for this matter.
The atmosphere in Swan Company does not speak of any kindness.
Li Ming knows this better than anyone else.
"Okay, 500 million is 500 million!" Li Ming could only compromise.
When Fang Zhende heard this, a smile appeared on his face, and he said, "Tomorrow at the latest, if I don't see the 500 million in the account, the transaction between us will be announced to the media the next day."
After speaking, Fang Zhende got off the car directly.
Looking at the bustling scene outside, Fang Zhende couldn't help but take a few extra glances.
She knew that in a few days, she might be in jail.
In the car.
After Fang Zhende left, Li Ming viciously smashed the steering wheel with a very angry expression.
"Damn!"
Li Ming only felt that there was nowhere to vent his anger.
What happened today was too embarrassing.
Not only did he not smear the Shatian game, but Fang Zhende took the opportunity to blackmail him.
After venting, Li Ming was thinking about the next thing.
The public beta of the Immortal World game is in these two days.
Certainly it cannot be postponed.
And there's no reason to delay.
Could it be that the public beta was not made public because of the fear of the Zhetian game?
This is even worse than the dismal results of the Immortal World game after the public beta.
Swan Company will definitely not allow it.
And the public beta of the Immortal World game.
Li Ming has been able to predict that there will be no great results.
After all, the Zhetian trial version is too hot now.
Even he himself is addicted to it, let alone other ordinary players.
If today's plan goes well, that's fine.
But now, we can only take one step at a time.
"MD, it can only be tested publicly!"
Li Ming has no choice but to do his best and know the destiny.
the other side.
At the conference site, Jiang Chen was being interviewed by reporters.
"The creation of Zhetian was inspired by me."
"In the coming time, our company will fully develop the Zhetian game, so that players can have access to better fantasy games."
"And, we are trying to combine the Shroud game with VR, so that players can experience the Shroud world immersively."
After some answers, the surrounding reporters were stunned.
Did you hear it right?
Combining games with VR?
They can still understand ordinary small games.
The Shading Sky game is even bigger than a big game.
This is an almost impossible goal.
Looking at the shocked eyes of the people around him, Jiang Chen had already expected it.
This was the main purpose of Jiang Chen's stay.
Now the trial version of Shading the Sky has been released.
Players may not have much expectation after playing for a while.
This is not what Jiang Chen wants to see.
I live by my expectations, how can I live without my expectations.
Therefore, the combination of VR technology and games can definitely explode the Internet.
In this way, the expected value can be harvested continuously.
And Jiang Chen wasn't talking in empty words.
As long as the expected value is enough, Jiang Chen can make games with this effect at any time.
Of course, the expected value required for this is definitely an astronomical figure.
Therefore, it is estimated that it will take a few months for the real VR version of Shatian to appear.
(End of this chapter)
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