You call this entrepreneurship?

Chapter 228 Review

The following annual meeting went smoothly. The little disturbance before became a small episode for everyone to talk and laugh, and soon the attention was attracted by the dazzling array of prizes.

The three major CTOs personally wrote the lottery program code on the spot and broadcast the code writing process live to the employees present. Naturally, no one questioned the fairness.

Now that the company has achieved this level, what is left is the time to fight for character.

The annual meeting soon erupted into bursts of warm cheers. The employees who were selected were beaming with joy, while those who were not selected were filled with regret.

Then, while watching the program, there was a lottery draw, and the atmosphere was joyful and warm.

Finally, Qin Shaoyan stood on the stage, holding a microphone, looking at the dark crowd of heads under the stage, and pondered for a moment.

"Originally, I didn't plan to go on stage, but our CTO Master Zhang Pingyi said that this is the first annual meeting. As the company CEO, it would be inappropriate for you not to go on stage and say a few words."

"After all, the sense of ritual is very important." Qin Shaoyan sighed with emotion, "This is my first time, so I will inevitably be a little unfamiliar. I will try my best."

"The old employees of the company all know me well. I have always been taciturn and introverted. I don't like to make long speeches in public."

"Hey!" Fan Xiaoqian glanced at Qin Shaoyan, "Okay, I can see it. You want me to fuck you until you die."

The employees present burst into warm applause, with anticipation and excitement on their faces. After all, the place is indeed a bit small now.

"I hope that in the new year, everyone can make progress together and achieve mutual success with the company."

And from the outside, it seems a bit incompatible with the aura of a tall Internet company.

"We had just started our business at the time and the funds on hand were really tight, but we quickly solved the money problem. We would never ignore the mental health of our employees just to save a little money on rent."

Now I'm fine, I can finally move into an office building, just like those white-collar workers.

Everyone suddenly smiled and nodded in agreement: "Got it."

Teacher Hong also said with some shame, "In 04, the game department only spent money, and Mr. Qin also gave everyone so many bonuses. I feel a little embarrassed."

Qin Shaoyan said in a joking tone: "Our office location was specially chosen, and we even had it checked by professionals."

"The company will create more benefits for everyone, more room for promotion, and more opportunities for growth."

Zhang Pingyi couldn't hold himself any longer and could only nod reluctantly.

There was a burst of laughter from the audience. The new employees didn't know, but the first-year employees had seen Mr. Qin's reticence at the ChinaJoy venue.

"Right?!" Qin Shaoyan looked at Zhang Pingyi, "Mr. Zhang, you were there at the time."

"Campus Network successfully held the Global International Marathon, giving Campus Network a world-class reputation. It defeated Dazhong.com in one fell swoop and became the number one social networking site."

"After the year, various departments of the company will be reorganized. Some departments will be merged, some will be upgraded, and some will be expanded."

"The campus network must be expanded, and the Qvod Network must be expanded even more."

"At that time, the office area was too empty, and employees on night duty always complained that the company was not very quiet at night."

"There are nearly three hundred people in the campus network, game department, and Qvod Network." Qin Shaoyan glanced at the venue with emotion, "Time flies so fast, and my memory is still on New Year's Day last year."

"Next year, we will move to a new office building, a high-end and classy one, and various welfare facilities will also be improved and updated."

After the annual meeting, the employees dispersed, but a group of senior executives were left behind.

Zhang Pinyi led Xu Lei and Li Le from the campus network, Chen Guangxia led Kou Hongfei from the Qvod Network, Fan Xiaoqian and Teacher Hong from the game department led the team, and Liu Kun from Pixel Studio participated as a representative.

"I don't dare take it." Fan Xiaoqian waved her hand, "Mr. Qin's design is still good. The plot script you designed is really powerful, the engine is also quite good, and the visual expression is full."

"Although Qvod.com has just been established, it has achieved outstanding results."

"In 2005, the company will take more actions and expand new businesses."

Qin Shaoyan said with a smile: "These awards are not only to commend you for your hard work in the past year, but also to encourage you to continue working hard in the new year."

Facing the warm applause of the employees, Qin Shaoyan waved his hand and said with a smile:

"The game department produced world-class games and became the dark horse of the year at international exhibitions."

"After the company moved here, all businesses have been booming. Unfortunately, this place is too small. We will probably move out next year, and I can't bear to leave this place."

Chen Guangxia's face was full of joy, "Thank you, Mr. Qin. I haven't made much money in this job for several years. After working with you for a year, I have a RV. I really have nothing to repay."

Just when the employees were happy, Qin Shaoyan began to review and summarize, "2004 was a glorious year, a year of struggle, and a year of success."

"After more than a year of development, the company has expanded a lot."

"Here, I hope everyone will have a positive and progressive attitude. The company will implement competitive recruitment. Any position will be based on the ability and the mediocre, regardless of seniority."

"Let me solemnly clarify here." Qin Shaoyan said with a serious face, "There are always rumors in the company that I deliberately rented a haunted house to work in order to save money. This is completely slander!"

"At that time, the company only had Vice President Zhang, Vice President Chen, Xu Lei, Li Le, Teacher Hong and a few art brothers he brought with him. We couldn't even sit in the corner of the second floor of our company."

"Sentinel Technology, the campus network, was established in 2003, including the game project."

Qin Shaoyan looked around and said with a smile, "You must have received all the New Year gifts."

"After the company goes public, there will be more benefits and bonuses waiting for everyone."

Fan Xiaoqian also muttered: "I haven't done much this year. Just buy me an apartment. It's not suitable for me to accept it or not."

"Teacher Fan is serious." Qin Shaoyan said, "If it weren't for Teacher Fan's generous help, the stand-alone game "Counter Terrorism: Modern Warfare" would not be released, and there would be no mention of going to international exhibitions."

"But in the first year, I didn't think of holding any annual meeting. I just gave everyone some bonuses and everyone went to celebrate the festival by themselves."

The employees below burst into even more enthusiastic cheers and applause, and everyone was immersed in the beautiful blueprint planned by General Qin.

"Thank you, Teacher Fan." Qin Shaoyan said seriously, "I left the game department to you to manage, and you managed it in an orderly manner. Teacher Fan has worked hard, and you deserve the bonus and everything."

"Don't mention it." Fan Xiaoqian shook her head, "Thanks to the help of Brother Kun and Teacher Hong for the game department, otherwise I wouldn't be able to take care of this."

Qin Shaoyan turned to look at Teacher Hong and Liu Kun, and said sincerely: "Thank you for your hard work, you two. I haven't really taken care of the game department, so you have to worry more."

Liu Kun grinned and said, "Mr. Qin is too polite, but I still have to thank you for your trust and support."

"I feel relieved to have Brother Kun here." Qin Shaoyan suddenly asked, "How is the side-scrolling fighting event going?"

"The game demo is already running, and the combat system is also being worked on. This is a big project." Liu Kun said seriously, "We have to invest more manpower and costs, and it will take nearly a year to complete the follow-up. "

"It's okay. You can do it safely and boldly. If you need anything, just tell Teacher Fan." Qin Shaoyan said, "If he can't figure it out, just come to me directly."

Liu Kun hesitated for a moment, "The main reason is that the Sword OL project operated by Sohu takes up a lot of resources, and we..."

"The project with Sohu has become useless." Qin Shaoyan said unceremoniously, "They can't make much money from the Sword OL project. Don't have any expectations. Give up as soon as possible. I'll talk to Sohu. "

Liu Kun breathed a sigh of relief, "Then I'll trouble Mr. Qin."

Teacher Hong interrupted at the right moment and said, "When will Mr. Qin show us the online game we are cooperating with Sohu about? We have made a bunch of things, but we still don't know how to integrate them?"

"Hey, it's so fast." Qin Shaoyan was a little surprised, "Who is in charge of the planning part now?" Liu Kun said quickly: "I let Liu Yubin be in charge."

Liu Yubin is an old man who created Pixel together with Liu Kun. The two began to cooperate during the "Qin Shang" period.

Qin Shaoyan nodded, "Brother Kun, what do you think of this online game?"

Liu Kun hesitated a little, and finally said: "I think it's quite satisfactory, and the graphics are very good, but there's nothing new in the gameplay, and there's nothing outstanding except for the art."

Maybe I felt that my criticism was a bit harsh, so I quickly added: "This is my personal opinion. I usually don't pay much attention to this project. I just played it a few times during testing."

"It's really difficult for Liu Yubin." Qin Shaoyan sighed, "I don't blame the planners for the gameplay design. Because of Sohu's request, they initially told me that they wanted an online game that charges card fees."

"Coupled with the tight time schedule, it is already good to be able to achieve this level."

Liu Kun also nodded, "The quality of this online game is still good, and you will definitely not lose money."

"I don't care if you lose or not." Qin Shaoyan waved his hand, "Just think of it as a team break-in, for everyone to practice. It doesn't matter if you die suddenly on the line."

"Ah?!" Liu Kun and Teacher Hong were both shocked.

Even Fan Xiaoqian said, "Bye bye, are you serious?"

"Of course I am serious. I have no intention of making money from this online game at all." Qin Shaoyan said seriously, "The online game market will change tomorrow, and Sohu will continue to use the same approach that was destined to be eliminated."

"What's more, the national server of "World of Warcraft" will be launched next year, and it will also charge points. Can we beat others?"

"Then Zixi can't do it." Teacher Hong shook his head, "Our gameplay is incomparable to others."

"So don't think too much about this project." Qin Shaoyan smiled, "Mr. Hong, how about another leather version? How long will it take you to make it?"

Teacher Hong thought about it for a while, "Six months, and then we'll see if you add anything new."

"Six months has gone very quickly." Qin Shaoyan is still very satisfied with the efficiency of the art. "The style is set to 3D locked perspective, Chinese style, and the background era is set to the Pre-Qin and Warring States periods."

"I will be personally responsible for the planning then."

Fan Xiaoqian frowned, "Mr. Qin, I have to say a few words, what do you mean by this reskinned online game?"

Qin Shaoyan replied: "Except for the art resources, gameplay and values, there will be no other changes. Programmers do not have a lot of work."

"So you also want to work together as a team?" Fan Xiaoqian asked.

"No, this is for making a lot of money." Qin Shaoyan smiled slightly, "The card charging model is no longer working. I will change it to free games and charging for props."

"Eh?!" Everyone was shocked.

Zhang Mingyi had some doubts and persuaded: "I think the road must be walked step by step. If you take too big a step, you may lose your temper."

"The world is basically filled with time-based paid online games. How do you make money from free online games?"

"There are many ways to make money from free online games. When the time comes, I will teach you what real krypton money is." Qin Shaoyan said very boldly, "This project is decided."

"The artist can complete resource production in six months. In the remaining time, you can allocate some people to make some stand-alone games."

Teacher Hong agreed, took out a notebook and wrote it down.

Qin Shaoyan looked at Zhang Pingyi, "The campus network will have the most important tasks next year. In addition to the International College Summer Camp, there are several things that the campus network has to do. Please note them down."

Zhang Pingyi also took out a small notebook, opened the cap of his pen and listened carefully.

"First, the national promotion of the College Student Station can be started, and we must take advantage of the opportunity of the International College Student Summer Camp."

"The first cities to be piloted include Beijing, Tianjin, Shanghai, and Yangcheng, which are cities where universities gather."

"At the same time, the campus network should carry out supporting publicity activities, such as online lottery draws, offline prize redemption, milk tea delivery and other activities."

"Second, the campus network should establish an online game operations department, parallel to other departments, and the supervisor will be responsible to me."

"The first task of the operations department is to establish a combat-effective local promotion team, and the focus should be on second- and third-tier cities."

Qin Shaoyan said with a serious face, "Our online games need to sink into the market, and don't always focus on those big cities."

"The route we are taking is to surround the cities with rural areas. Internet cafes below the second and third tiers have been ignored. There is a huge market with great potential."

Zhang Pingyi had some doubts, "That would require a lot of people, and the cost would be very high."

"Don't worry about the cost issue. Venture capital is paying the bill anyway, so what are you afraid of?" Qin Shaoyan said generously, "As long as we spread the front, the performance will naturally follow. It doesn't matter if the net profit is less. The main thing is to increase the revenue." Data goes up.”

Zhang Pingyi nodded and recorded it carefully.

"One more thing." Qin Shaoyan looked at Xu Lei and Li Le, "The company's team building issue. Although today's lottery procedure is not a big deal, the problems exposed are not small."

Xu Lei and Li Le looked ashamed and were about to explain, but Qin Shaoyan waved his hand to stop them.

"Today's meeting is not for you two to review. Since there are problems, they must be solved." Qin Shaoyan said seriously, "Although I have formulated a strict research and development process, the rules are dead and people are alive. There will always be various opinions. When unexpected situations arise, the key is how to respond quickly to emergencies.”

"For example, in this lottery program, everyone thought this little thing was no big deal and didn't take it seriously. It wasn't even tested by the test team, so they just took it and used it."

"What shocks me even more is that we are an Internet company. We have a lot of programmers, but in the end we can't even make a lottery program. If you tell me, it will make people laugh."

"The dignified campus network, the number one website in the domestic social field, can even create bugs in its lottery program. Then who can trust the functions of our website in the future?"

"A bug occurred today, and the delay is only a little time for everyone. If a bug occurs on the website, the loss will be tens of millions, or even hundreds of millions."

Chen Guangxia stood up and said with a face full of shame: "I'm sorry, Mr. Qin, I am the CTO and I am willing to take responsibility."

"Senior Brother Chen is serious." Qin Shaoyan smiled, "You are no longer on the campus network, so this responsibility naturally does not fall on you."

"But this incident is a wake-up call for us to pay attention to team building."

"The main reason for the incident was the rapid expansion of the team, the inexperience of the new people joining the team, the decline in the overall quality of the team, and the carelessness."

"In the future, the company will not only recruit new people from schools, but also pay attention to discovering some experienced programmers." Qin Shaoyan said lightly, "If you can't recruit them directly from other websites, Sina, Sohu, and NetEase will do."

"Zhang Tianshi, you are responsible for this matter. After the new year, let HR take action to quickly improve the team's combat effectiveness."

"In addition, how to train new people when they are recruited should formulate institutional norms and do not use them directly."

Zhang Pingyi nodded and agreed without hesitation.

Chen Guangxia was shocked. Although he didn't criticize him today, he knew that Mr. Qin was here for him.

I recruited the most people myself, most of whom were juniors from Telecommunications University. In order to quickly fill the team, I even recruited senior students who were still interns.

A huge telecommunications faction has formed within the company, nominally headed by Zhang Pingyi, but in fact Chen Guangxia is the core.

Qin Shaoyan took this opportunity to break the structure of the Telecommunications Sect.

Transferring him to Qvod.com and then adding sand to the campus network, Mr. Qin's methods are really sophisticated.

(End of this chapter)