Chapter 503: My heart and actions are as clear as a mirror; all my deeds are righteous! |
The strategy of directly slashing the price in half was indeed effective!
Originally, Shen Miaomiao hadn't expected "GTFO" to bring her any profit, so she hadn't paid much attention to its sales all along.
If it weren't for the concentrated outbreak of Phantom Dream's negative news today, which caught her attention and pulled her focus back to the "hostile takeover of Phantom Dream" process,
she probably wouldn't have remembered to check her bank card and see how much money was in her little private fund.
The result!
Not checking was one thing, but checking revealed a surprise!
Just a short while ago!
Her private little fund had actually received a foreign exchange transfer of three hundred million dollars!
You should know, this bank card was specifically prepared by her for the system. Ever since the system started giving her rebates, the only source of deposits on this card has been system rebates.
And the only project that could have triggered a system settlement and rebate recently was "GTFO"!
Thinking of this.
A thought flashed in Shen Miaomiao's mind, and she called up the already settled historical settlement slip for "GTFO"—
【Main Project: GTFO】
【Project Investment Amount: 152 million USD】
【Project Settlement Time: 7 days (+0 days)】
【Project Rebate Multiplier: 10x (+0x)】
【Current Revenue Amount: 122 million USD】
【Project Loss Amount: 30 million USD】
【Project Rebate Amount: 300 million USD】
Sure enough!
It was GTFO that lost money!
It has to be said, this settlement slip is absolutely wonderful!
First, since this project theoretically didn't add any new technology.
Therefore, the restriction "According to system rules, if the host invests in an already approved project through the principal, the rebate multiplier will be reduced to 1/5" doesn't apply.
It's a normal main settlement slip, with a tenfold rebate!
Moreover!
Its launch price was set incredibly low. The price of 40 USD per copy is actually far below the average selling price for a work with a theoretical cost of 150 million USD.
If this pricing decision had been approved by Shen Miaomiao, then this settlement slip would never have been valid.
Because the system's pricing range is calculated based on the average regular selling price for a work of that cost.
In other words, the pricing for most of Golden Wind's games on the market currently—60 USD per copy—is already the lowest price within the system's pricing range.
Any lower, and the system won't recognize it; the settlement slip won't be valid.
But the problem is!
This time, the decision-maker for the price adjustment was Gu Sheng, meaning it was a subjective decision made by the "principal."
And the authority of the "principal" is higher than the system's rules.
Thus, this special price settlement slip could be established.
Actually, looking back now, Shen Miaomiao thinks the system is quite cunning.
It has its own pricing range, which the system holder cannot change, but it can be modified and adjusted by the principal.
In other words, if the system holder and the principal could collude, they could do just about anything and, within half a year, become the world's richest person, even truly achieving "wealth rivaling a nation."
It was precisely considering this point that the system established the rule: "This system cannot be known or understood by outsiders in any form, otherwise it will self-destruct immediately."
Truly allowing the system holder to experience "fighting against heaven, fighting against earth, fighting against people," all of which is "endlessly enjoyable."
And this "endlessly enjoyable" feeling, Shen Miaomiao, still in the accumulation stage in the early years, didn't feel at all.
Until now, quantitative change produced qualitative change, parting the clouds to see the sun clearly.
Shen Miaomiao finally experienced the joy of having a cheat.
Perhaps a golden finger is just like this,
Shen Miaomiao thought happily.
Using the system also requires setbacks and hardships.
Surely, no one gets a system at the start, immediately achieves success, and then infinitely dominates without ever losing.
If it were really like that, that person would be way too lucky, simply the protagonist of a brainless power fantasy.
tan90!
Shen Miaomiao waved her hand dismissively.
Such a person doesn't exist.
After all, I am the system's chosen one, wahahahaha!
Originally, her little fund had 2.7 billion USD!
Plus the current 300 million USD!
The total assets of the "Miaomiao Little Fund" have now reached an unprecedented height!
A full three billion USD!
Thank you, Old Gu! Thank you, GTFO! Thank you, the reckless CloudPower and the supportive partners!
Of course, the ones who most need thanking are also the China Digital Entertainment Association and Minister Li!
What? You ask me why I need to thank the China Digital Entertainment Association and Minister Li?
Then guess why the wave of negative public opinion targeting Phantom Dream would comprehensively and concentratedly erupt within just one or two short days, directly hammering Phantom Dream's market value down by a full 20% in 24 hours?
Shen Miaomiao didn't move, Gu Sheng didn't move, Golden Wind didn't move, and even Yiyou and XunTeng were waiting quietly for instructions.
Yet, Phantom Dream's negative public opinion suddenly erupted out of the blue.
And the momentum was so devastatingly overwhelming.
Completely adopting a stance of seizing the opportunity to beat it to death.
Guess who else hates Phantom Dream this much?
Shen Miaomiao smiled very subtly.
Cannot say.
Cannot say...
...
The next day!
Golden Wind conference room!
All senior executives were present!
Shen Miaomiao sat at the head of the table, wearing a light coffee-colored blazer, completely changing from her usual sweet and cute style, appearing sharp and capable, her aura even stronger by three parts.
"Everyone's here, let's start the meeting,"
As she spoke, she gave a glance and a nod to Chu Qingzhou beside her, gesturing with her hand:
"Secretary Chu."
In that instant!
Chu Qingzhou even felt a bit dazed!
Looking at Shen Miaomiao sitting at the head, her eyes held a bit more respect, as if seeing her old boss.
For so many years, she had always treated Miaomiao like a little sister, taking care of her.
After all, back then, Chairman Lao Shen assigned her here precisely to take good care of Miaomiao.
And in fact, as the saying goes, no one knows a daughter like her father. Miaomiao truly didn't "disappoint" Chairman Lao Shen's worries, specializing in willfulness and bold, unpredictable actions.
But now...
Looking at Miaomiao who had "combed her hair into an adult style and put on a handsome suit," Chu Qingzhou genuinely felt the changes in Miaomiao over these years.
From a complete slacker whose greatest life ideal was to slack off to the end.
To now holding the reins of Golden Wind and doing thriving business with Pengcheng Real Estate on practical projects.
Although within this, Gu Sheng, as the "man behind Shen Miaomiao," led the vast majority of policies and changes,
it must be said that the current Shen Miaomiao is no longer the same person she once was.
"Yes, Little Director Shen."
She had never addressed Shen Miaomiao like this before.
In private, she would call her Miaomiao; at work, she would address her as Director Shen.
One was an affectionate private name, the other a professional necessity.
But "Little Director Shen" was the address she, as the personal chief secretary, most recognized and sincerely used.
With that!
Chu Qingzhou took a deep breath, straightened her back, turned to the conference table, assumed her most professional expression, and began:
"I believe everyone has seen the negative news about the American Phantom Dream Engine Technology Company over the past two days, as well as the news of its stock price and market value plummeting across the board,"
"From twenty billion to barely ten billion,"
"Phantom Dream's downfall signifies our tremendous success in breaking through the blockade,"
"The market value hitting rock bottom signifies the beginning of our full-scale counterattack against the Vivendi United Group,"
"Now, under the influence of negative news, Phantom Dream VI's reputation has greatly declined, and investors have completely lost confidence,"
"And this, precisely, is the best opportunity to demonstrate our great nation's demeanor, national confidence, and corporate responsibility,"
"Industrial progress requires joint development,"
"Economic expansion requires us to set aside prejudices, turn enemies into friends, and progress together,"
"As the once globally top-tier game engine development company, Phantom Dream VI's progress should not be erased,"
"And we, as a major nation's enterprise with a global vision, naturally have the obligation to set an example of responsibility,"
"I announce, after the full resolution of the senior board of directors,"
"The 【Supportive Acquisition】 plan targeting the 'American Phantom Dream Engine Technology Company' is now initiated..."
Whoosh—!!!
Applause erupted!
From Lu Bian and Da Jiang to Moriya, from Jiang Yun and Sato to Connor.
Everyone clapped their hands, warmly applauding in celebration.
This wasn't routine, procedural applause.
This was applause from the heart, sincere and genuine applause!
Aw—e—some—!
Our "senior board of directors" is truly awesome!
The Laba Garlic Couple can really say such things with a straight face!
Especially the foreign senior executives led by Moriya!
Their admiration had reached its peak, practically to the point of prostrating themselves in worship!
【Supportive Acquisition】
Holy crap! This term! Amazing!
To be able to replace "hostile acquisition" with such an imaginative, beautified term, who knows how high the political awareness of the Laba Garlic Couple sitting at the head is!
We are not using crude capitalistic methods to barbarically plunder and seize from our current defeated opponent!
Support!
Responsibility!
Demeanor!
We are affirming Phantom Dream's attitude towards technological innovation!
Encouraging Phantom Dream's actions for industrial progress!
Rescuing an industry leader that once guided industry progress and is now mired in crisis!
This is contributing to the global gaming industry, preserving the spark for gaming technology advancement!
Is this malice from me?
Wrong!
Completely wrong!
This is a "noble act"! Waving the "banner of justice"! Leading the "army of justice"!
【My heart and actions are as clear as a mirror, all my deeds and actions belong to justice】
And next!
What Golden Wind needs to do, under the leadership of Chairman Little Director Shen Shen Miaomiao, is to launch a frenzied acquisition and control of the shares held by the small and medium investors who are now withdrawing due to lost confidence!
As long as they can secure over 30% of Phantom Dream's equity, then according to regulations, Golden Wind will immediately issue a "takeover bid" to Phantom Dream!
After that, bring Yiyou and XunTeng into the partnership!
The three parties jointly holding 34% of shares will grant them veto control, fundamentally influencing all of Phantom Dream Company's business decisions.
At that time, all of Phantom Dream V's technology will be completely controlled by Golden Wind.
And the "Reality Augmentation" technology that has been troubling them will also become one of the seven "Golden Puzzle Pieces," embedded into the Golden Engine.
By then.
Five of the seven Golden Puzzle Pieces will be under their control.
The Golden Engine will also become the world's top "unified game engine," bar none!
So now!
Time to settle the score!
Phantom Dream!