Ma Yang was already awestruck upon hearing "six accounts with maximum achievements."
He played "Fantasy World" too, but was still just a noob.
This Bao Xu was truly talented!
An elite gaming god!
But then he saw the salary.
"You're paying such a legendary figure just 3,000 yuan per month? Even less than me? Isn't that too little? What if he quits midway?" Ma Yang couldn't help but worry.
Pei Qian coughed twice, confidently stating, "No chance. My charisma has completely won him over."
Pei Qian thought to himself: next time, if he were to increase everyone's salaries across the board, it would indeed cost him quite a bit.
Hmm, perfect.
Even though individual salaries didn't seem much—only around three or five thousand each—these small amounts accumulate. Paying monthly would eventually add up to a significant expense.
Otherwise, companies wouldn't be so stingy, arguing and negotiating over mere hundreds of yuan, raising salaries only by increments of one or two hundred.
After listening to Pei Qian's explanation, Ma Yang suddenly felt Brother Qian had never been more reliable!
Opening a company, hiring staff—such difficult tasks—but Brother Qian had not only succeeded but had done exceptionally well!
He'd discovered numerous hidden talents and maintained reasonable salary levels.
It was as if he'd scored a perfect 100 on this test!
"So, when do we officially start working?" Ma Yang couldn't wait any longer.
Pei Qian glanced at the calendar.
"Let's make it tomorrow."
…
The past few days since Huang Sibo joined the company felt surreal, almost dreamlike.
When President Pei informed him that he'd passed the interview, Huang Sibo could hardly believe it, worrying it might be some sort of scam.
But recalling his run-in with his former superior, Old Liu, downstairs, he knew he would definitely be targeted if he stayed.
So, Huang Sibo decisively quit his previous job.
Nobody really tried to stop him. After all, Huang Sibo was merely a low-level worker. Every year, countless fresh graduates like him flooded the market. Old Liu never worried about running out of replacements.
Old Liu didn't even bother asking Huang Sibo where he was going after quitting.
Even though he knew Huang Sibo had interviewed with Tengda, Old Liu never seriously considered that possibility.
Old Liu himself had failed Tengda's interview, so how could someone like Huang Sibo succeed?
Old Liu would never believe it.
Armed with his resignation certificate, Huang Sibo smoothly transitioned into Tengda.
However, on his first day, Huang Sibo started doubting his life choices.
Work started at 9 AM and ended at 5 PM.
What had he done the entire day?
Nothing at all!
President Pei had warmly greeted him and then assigned him his upcoming task.
Play games!
Any type of game.
Play however you want!
Huang Sibo had never encountered such a company before.
His previous workplace strictly forbade gaming.
Gaming during office hours was banned!
The reasoning was straightforward: game companies weren't meant for playing games—they were meant to create them.
Playing games would inevitably impact work efficiency, leading many companies to outright forbid employees from gaming. Some peculiar companies even forbade employees from playing their own games.
Wasn't that absurd?
If they didn't play their own games, how could they improve them?
Yet this kind of bizarre situation was common.
Therefore, joining Tengda made Huang Sibo feel rather uneasy.
Ever heard of a gaming company ending work at 5 PM?
Seated next to him was a colleague named Bao Xu.
His precise age was unclear, but judging by his receding hairline, he might be considered a veteran.
Of course, while he said "next to him," the two desks were actually several meters apart.
The company was just too spacious.
Initially anxious, Huang Sibo soon felt embarrassed when he saw how hard Bao Xu was working.
Now that's a genuinely dedicated employee!
When assigned the task of gaming, Bao Xu dove in with all his might!
Earlier, Huang Sibo had accidentally glimpsed Bao Xu's "Fantasy World" account.
Every slot filled with fully leveled characters, each one decked out in top-tier gear!
Such accounts—who knows how many Bao Xu actually had?
Huang Sibo instantly felt inferior.
He realized his work attitude wasn't serious enough.
When the boss assigned him to play games, he couldn't even fully immerse himself.
How could this be acceptable?
His senior colleague had clearly set a great example.
Thus, Huang Sibo began gaming with renewed determination.
To be honest, gaming with a top-tier computer setup, including dual gaming monitors, a mechanical keyboard, and a gaming mouse—was truly extraordinary.
As soon as he opened a game, he'd crank all graphic settings to the max.
This feeling had just one word: awesome!
By the time 5 PM arrived, Huang Sibo didn't even realize it was time to clock out—after all, the sky was still brightly lit outside.
Only after President Pei shouted, driving everyone out of the office, did people reluctantly head home.
Previously, Huang Sibo had frequently worked overtime till midnight. But now, stepping outside into the sunlight at just 5 PM felt strangely uncomfortable.
Something felt missing!
He later found out that only one person in the entire company had special privileges to stay after 5 PM—Bao Xu!
This deepened Huang Sibo's admiration for Bao Xu, fueling his determination to follow in his footsteps.
Indeed, only truly outstanding employees like Bao Xu could earn President Pei's recognition and gain the privilege of overtime!
He vowed to learn from Senior Bao Xu and earn President Pei's approval as soon as possible.
In his first two days, Huang Sibo had felt a bit lost.
But soon, he discovered his sense of purpose and clear direction.
Over these few days, he gradually adjusted to this lifestyle, becoming hopeful about the future.
For some reason, he'd previously felt his life was destined for failure, unable to muster enthusiasm for anything.
Yet now, looking at the greenery near the windows and the view outside the floor-to-ceiling glass, Huang Sibo suddenly felt energized enough to fight another five hundred years!
…
"Everyone, please pause your tasks briefly. I have an announcement to make."
Pei Qian entered the workspace, his voice loud and clear.
All eyes turned toward him.
Pei Qian cleared his throat. "After these preparations, most of you have already settled into your roles. That's great."
"Next, we'll officially move into intensive development. I hope everyone can work together to make a great game!"
"From tomorrow onward, we'll officially begin!"
Just as Pei Qian finished speaking, Xin Hailu immediately led the applause.
Others were momentarily stunned, but quickly joined in clapping.
Huang Sibo clapped the most enthusiastically.
Finally, after such a long wait, it was here!
Time to enter the intense, hardcore development phase!
Bring it on, 996 working hours! Whip me as you please!
Huang Sibo used to despise the 996 schedule, especially at his old company.
He saw it as ruthless exploitation, an incredibly ugly practice.
Yet here, with such a superior work environment, generous salary, supportive boss, and diligent colleagues…
Suddenly, he found 996 acceptable—even welcomed!
Just 996 hours? Bring it on!
I can handle it!
Pei Qian's expression turned serious. He raised both hands, instantly silencing the applause.
Everyone watched expectantly, waiting for his next instructions.
"Alright, to celebrate tomorrow's official start, let's stop here today. Everyone can head home!"
Pei Qian immediately began to leave!
After a couple of steps, he suddenly remembered something and turned back around.
"Today is Friday; you can leave early. Tomorrow and the day after are the weekend, and Monday—oh wait, Monday's Singles' Day! We'll have a holiday on Singles' Day too!"
"You've got a three-day holiday. Do whatever you like. If you have a partner, spend time together. If you're single, go find someone. Just do something meaningful!"
"Don't let me catch you working overtime. Anyone caught working overtime will have their wages docked! Go home now, off you go!"
Huang Sibo: "????"
He glanced at his watch.
It was currently 3 PM.
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