Chapter Thirty-Three: The Sea Turtle General Manager

  When Chuoyuezi, Wuyi, Lü Taohou and Xibeilang appeared in the military camp with 400 soldiers, we were all very happy. My brothers including Zhang Wei began to imagine whether we would have a legendary future like Zhang Haogu.

  Originally, I wasn't the oldest by age, but everyone called me Big Brother, so after a bit of modesty, I accepted it. The ranking of others is: Second Brother Zhang Wei, Third Brother Wu Wei Wu Bu, Fourth Brother Wu Yi Xi, Fifth Brother Wen Ming Wei Wu, Sixth Brother Chao Yue Zi Wo, Seventh Brother Lü Tai Hou, Eighth Brother Xi Bei Lang, Ninth Brother An Du Chen Cang, Fifteenth Brother Zhang Yuan, Eleventh Brother Sa Shuang Ying Zi, Twelfth Brother Liu Chu Qi Shan, Thirteenth Brother Wu You Zhen Ren, Fourteenth Brother Wei Wo Du Wan.

  After the swearing-in ceremony, Fifth Brother and Eleventh Sister led the other brothers and other high-ranking generals from Hanzhong to conduct military training. Because I wanted to make some initial changes to Hanzhong's combat strength before leaving, I also participated in the military training.

  As it was almost time to log off, I temporarily bid farewell to the brothers Zhang Lu and Yan Yun and others, and transmitted to the palace. Hualing brought people from the company to clear up the items that Zhuge Zhan and I had placed in the warehouse, and as soon as she saw me, she told me that they were about to hold an auction. It turned out that after seeing the attributes of the items, Hualing felt that only an auction could give the items a better price.

  The auction is scheduled for tomorrow morning. Since most players currently have limited gold coins, this auction will be priced directly in RMB. After the client wins the bid, they will transfer the funds to our company and we will deliver the goods in the game.

  What I need to do now is to build an auction center in Taian City before going offline. This is just a matter of giving an order. Then I returned to Hanzhong, entrusted myself to my fifth brother, and went offline to eat.

  After finishing dinner, I went to the forum as usual. Today, the three most discussed topics on the forum are all about the company. These three major events have actually been reported in the official news. Now, the operator is a partner of the company, and any news from the company will be reported first on the official website. And on the forum, because of the partnership, the three major events were pinned to the top by the administrator again.

  The first major event is that the company officially announced the transaction method, players remit money to the company and can receive corresponding items in Tai'an City, where the company is located. All items have been introduced on the company's webpage, of course, those about to be auctioned are not included.

  The second major event is that the company announced that it will not conduct transactions between gold coins and RMB before the game opens for gold coin exchange.

  The third big thing is that the company will hold an auction tomorrow morning, and the items to be auctioned are also introduced on the company's website.

  Prior to this, the Royal Trading Company had already set up pawn shops in major cities. Players can take their items to the pawn shop for sale. However, on the one hand, other players can now get fewer items, and on the other hand, most items are kept by players themselves, so there are relatively few items that players actually sell at the pawn shop.

  It's now possible to purchase items in my company, which is undoubtedly good news for those wealthy players and organizations who have money to burn. As for ordinary players, they've already been through the baptism of the commodity tide, and although they've had a long-standing grudge against the rich controlling reality, they also know that any game needs investment from the wealthy to operate. So despite some opinions expressing opposition, more players are taking it in stride. Moreover, ordinary players believe that the game will definitely give them some special opportunities. After all, the public test has only just begun on its third day, and everything is still just getting started. The road ahead is long. And Zhang Hao Gu is an example, although this example seems too distant.

  In comparison, the second message was more welcomed by ordinary players. It completely eliminated the hostility of ordinary players towards the company. Some players even posted that they would rather have our company monopolize the game than allow rich people to accumulate wealth in the game through their own capital strength.

  Of course, some players also believe that the company's control over the gold coin market has also stimulated the enthusiasm of wealthy people to buy items directly with money. The circulation link is reduced, and it is more cost-effective for both buyers and sellers. At the same time, the control of the gold coin market has completely made it impossible for ordinary players who lack gold coins and money to buy top-notch equipment, and the game will now appear polarized.

  As for the third message, ordinary players reacted more violently. The forum generally believed that the emergence of auctions thoroughly confirmed the status of rich people in the game. However, from the development of the gaming industry in the past, this was originally a general trend. Players showed their helplessness while feeling disappointed. Of course, since the host is not the game side, there were no players who threatened to quit playing this time.

  Some players even think that due to the company's control over prices, it is also a good news for ordinary players. After this, the items of ordinary players will rise together with the tide. Everyone comes to the game to dig for gold. How much others earn has nothing to do with them, as long as they can get rich together, everyone will be happy.

  Several major financial groups' writers also played an important role in the forum. Not everyone can see the identity of these writers. After their beautification by adding flowers and leaves, many negative views were properly offset.

  The current situation is satisfactory. I believe that as Zhang Hao's account continues to be frozen, when the company's presence on the official website and forums becomes a habit, negative voices will become smaller and smaller. I have set the tone for myself to focus on doing things and being low-key.

  Back to the game, as usual, first cancel the entrustment and go to the Hang Palace to take a look.

  Hua Ling was accompanying a sharp young man who was waiting there. After seeing me appear, Hua Ling introduced: "This is Director Zhang, and this is the company's general manager, Gui Haixiong."

  Gui Hai Xiong stretched out his hand to me: "Director Zhang, from now on I'll be taking over as the big manager for Director Zhang. If Director Zhang is not satisfied with me, he can tell the other old bosses and replace me at any time."

  I shook hands with him while laughing loudly: "Ba Jia Xing is a relatively rare surname among the hundred surnames. From the general manager's surname, it seems to imply that the general manager is an overseas returnee?"

  Gui Hai Xiong also burst out laughing: "Director Zhang is very humorous and has extensive knowledge. I am indeed a sea turtle."

  At this time, only Yue Chuan's voice came from outside the palace: "Dog, you've made a fortune this time."

  We all looked out of the palace and saw that Yue Chuan was wearing a white robe and had come in. I suddenly understood in my heart, these two guys must have come to report their work to me.

  I immediately instructed Hua Ling to go to the office and prepare, then took the two of them in together.

  I affirmed the company's work this morning, especially their announcement to temporarily stop exchanging gold coins. If it were just about making a profit, of course, we would want to maximize profits. But for the long-term development of the company, we can't do things that are detrimental to our own interests. Guī Hǎi Xióng's decision is really brilliant.

  I asked Yuedong: "Is the auction the idea of General Manager Hai?"

  Yu Kuan put away his usual casualness and replied solemnly, "That's right, the two important decisions made today were made by the general manager. Sea turtles are indeed awesome, haha."

  "Modesty aside, Mr. Yue has been fighting in the business world for many years and has achieved great success, what can I learn from him?"

  I hastily changed the subject: "Cheng Zong has already divided the work with me, and business matters are mainly still relying on everyone present. I will focus on expanding in the game. As for the iron triangle lineup formed by each of you, Hao Gu has already felt at ease through his observation this morning. Moreover, Yue Chuan is my old friend, Hua Ling is also a friend, and Gui Hai, although we just met, is also young and promising. As for company matters, except for our weekly routine meeting, everything will be entrusted to each of you. If there's anything, just let Hua Ling find me."

  Everyone agreed and was about to leave when Hua Ling suddenly said: "Director Zhang, you still need to see one more person."

  I asked in surprise: "Oh, which boss is looking for me?"

  "It's not the boss, it's your junior sister who has arrived."

  Hua Ling called out towards the inside: "Fei Fei, come out!"

  But it was not Li FeiFei who came out of the fruit shop with a slightly awkward look on her face.

  "Oh, Fei Fei," I said happily, "come sit down."

  Yu Kuan had already met Fei Fei that day, and they might have chatted in the company too, so he didn't say anything. Gui Hai might have also chatted with Fei Fei just now, but they should be strangers.

  "It's been only a few months in the cave, but it's already been a thousand years in the world. Unknowingly, I've spent my time playing games and before I knew it, the weekend has arrived." I sighed.

  "Exactly, Brother Shifu, why don't you go out and have some fun?" Feifei asked.

  "It's no fun anymore, before it was because I had no money, now it's because I'm afraid of losing the money." I sighed.

  Everyone burst out laughing.

  Seeing them not speaking, I introduced to Gui Hai: "Junior sister will come to the company to work on weekends. I plan to let her follow Hua Ling to learn something."

  Gui Hai seemed to understand something, and smiled at Fei Fei: "Don't worry, coming to our company, I absolutely won't let you return empty-handed. If there's anything you need in the future, just speak up."

  Fifi blushed and said: "Thank you, General Manager."

  "Feel free, just call me Guizong."

  Feifei stole a glance at me and Hualing, and said softly: "I'll still call you Hai Zongba."

  "Ha Ha! This is my surname, I don't mind it myself, everyone usually calls me that."

  Hua Ling had been watching us with an inscrutable expression, and now she smiled slyly: "Don't worry, Junior Sister, everyone is very easy-going. Besides, Director Zhang has already given his instructions, so there's no need to be so polite."

  It's like this: Fei Fei looked at Hua Ling as if she were a thief. Who made her want to steal a smile? I secretly laughed to myself.