Chapter 7: The Master Elimination Plan (Part 1)

It sounds as if without your reminders and guidance, Tengxiang would inevitably go bankrupt. Do you really think that after a few years of studying for a graduate degree in business administration, you have become a remarkable talent

Alas! Had I known he was in a daze, I would not have spared him the thirty dollars as a favor

Withholding the bonus is still acceptable; I heard that Boss Bin is somewhat infatuated with that girl from the Academy of Fine Arts, boasting that his Eagle Team is the best in the game and can accomplish anything. However, after such a significant loss this time, that Thunderstorm Beauty is notoriously flirtatious and will definitely publicize today's events extensively on the forum... This has delayed Boss's chances with the ladies, and this is the outcome... This has delayed Boss's chances with the ladies, and this is the outcome...

It seems that you are all suggesting this must be a bug, but what if that fool just happens to have exceptionally good luck? Moreover, let's not even talk about hypotheticals; the likelihood could very well be fifty-fifty. Even if it is a bug, Tengxiang might have quietly addressed it and then used other excuses to deceive us, after all, it is quite embarrassing for a game that claims to be world-class to have such a bug

"Wei Tufei, this time you will die a miserable death." I never expected it to be you. No, in reality, it should be Luo Lin, smoking a cigarette, parting the clouds and mist as he arrives. This guy bears a striking resemblance to his in-game persona; both are short, but he is not as robust and boisterous as a dwarf. In reality, he always wears a sly grin on his face, resembling a mix between a gnome and a goblin, though now, due to a recent setback, he rarely shows anything but a pained expression. ... Along with him are a few others ... . I don't know whether to call them comrades, coworkers, gaming friends, or just friends.

Isn't Tengxiang always very concerned about such matters? Last time, an internal game developer inadvertently revealed some game information while chatting online, and as a result, not only was he fired, but I also heard that he was sued by Tengxiang for violating the agreement, seeking to recover millions in damages. This time, we have caught them in a significant misstep; it would be strange if we didn't demand compensation of a set of celestial devices for each of us.

From this, it can be inferred that Boss Bin's audacity to boast in front of the MM that his group of subordinates is the best in the world is not entirely unfounded.

The key is how Tengxiang will handle this matter

I dare say that fool and the library must have exploited some game bug; perhaps they are a GM or an insider playing. With his appearance, if he can achieve such a high level and possess such good equipment, I could become the Secretary-General of the United Nations. Damn it... Niu Chun was there banging the table, shouting so loudly that it seemed the heavens were shaking. Many people echoed his anger, mostly those university students who played mages, and they must have been cursing for quite a while. Amidst the swirling smoke, only shadows could be seen, and the roars were like a group of deities in a fit of rage. "We should immediately write an email to the headquarters of Tengxiang Company, demanding an investigation into this matter. We need an explanation."

As a game operator, especially one that operates its own developed games, it is essential to maintain a proper and positive attitude. This mindset is fundamental for a successful enterprise and serves as a prerequisite for the continued development of the business

Have you been stunned by the impact?

When is Boss Bin likely to return? I asked, exhaling a puff of smoke

It is no wonder that I have long heard that his girlfriend ran off with someone else, and now it seems that his job is also in jeopardy. This is quite a significant blow

The prowess of this group of gaming enthusiasts in playing games is undoubtedly unquestionable, which is why they assigned the most skill-intensive roles of mages and rogues to them. However, in this battle, these self-important individuals did not have the chance to showcase their exquisite skills before being wiped out by Thunderstorm's high-level scrolls, resulting in a collective downgrade. Among them, two or three who had already advanced to Archmage and Elementalist were reverted to their original forms. Fortunately, the most challenging advancement tasks had already been completed, their titles remained intact, and they did not carry any PK value or lose any items. Even so, this group of self-proclaimed experts was furious, and upon seeing me go offline, they merely greeted me before continuing their heated discussions about schemes to defraud compensation and rewards from Tengxiang Company.

I expressionlessly extended my hand and signaled, "Bring me a cigarette"

It seems to be the day after tomorrow. When he returns, he should be going online. Isn't he involved with a student from the art academy? That girl seems to only enjoy playing this game. After six o'clock, it will be the second shift's working hours at m.hetushu.com. We definitely cannot hide the mistake we made this time. Luo Lin gestured towards the university students. Those guys cannot keep their mouths shut and have no idea how to cooperate with us in covering things up.

I rarely find myself in such a perplexing situation. It is not that I dislike pondering over problems; in fact, my problem-solving skills are at least several levels above those university students. Otherwise, a semi-literate individual like me, who has only completed nine years of compulsory education, would not be leading them. However, this issue is truly peculiar, and I have many options for how to address it. Naturally, what is causing me this mental strain is how to choose in a way that will yield the greatest benefits.

Go to hell, if they dare to do this, I... I...

As I half-listened to the group of ethereal beings amidst the artificial smoke, voicing their unnutritious grievances and improbable daydreams, I continued to sit in the massage chair, lost in thought. I had just discovered a peculiar issue, a rather strange problem, and I was truly at a loss as to how to address it.

Most of these noisy individuals in the haze are recent graduates from undergraduate and graduate programs. Apart from playing games, they possess little else in terms of skills, and even what they do know is not particularly refined. However, their dedication and commitment to their current role as 'professional players' could easily qualify them for national model worker recognition in Beijing. They can recite the cooldown times of their character's skills, the significance of attribute strengths, and so on, with remarkable precision. For instance, a player from 'Thieves of the World' can even recall the exact distance at which they can achieve clear or hazy vision under various conditions in the game. If an opponent possesses expert stealth skills with an agility of 23, they must be within 20 meters to be seen and within 10 meters to be heard. Conversely, another expert in stealth with only 18 agility can see approximately 38 meters and hear around 15 meters, and so forth.

Unauthorized actions leading to fatalities result in a deduction of one month's bonus for each incident. This time, nine lives were lost, which amounts to a deduction of nine months' bonuses. Hey, Lao Wei, that's nine months... Forget it, I'll let go of the thirty yuan you owe me from last time; I can't bear to add to your troubles. I heard from that old man that you haven't paid your rent yet...

One must admit that having money certainly makes life more convenient, even when it comes to playing games, where one can enjoy a relaxed and impressive experience. Just by observing that Boss Bin averages only three to four hours of online time per day yet ranks among the top ten in the Southwest leaderboard, one can understand how efficient we are. During the double experience period, Boss Bin often encounters high-level BOSS monsters waiting for him to deliver the final blow. With a casual flick of his fire arrow, experience points come pouring in like a tidal wave. As for the equipment we obtain, it is among the rarest in the game. Although it may not be as outrageous as the Thunderstorm style, aside from that anomaly, Boss Bin is the only one in the Southwest region who possesses several pieces of equipment listed on the leaderboard.

I did not respond, signaling him to light it for me. I took a puff of this slow-acting poison, experiencing the sensation of the green smoke permeating and corroding my body. To be honest, this feeling was not very pleasant; I almost coughed it out. However, I was not actually looking to smoke; rather, I desired the feeling of holding something between my lips, squinting my eyes, and exhaling clouds of smoke. From my perspective, this posture evokes a sense of contemplation and can inspire thought.

You all have quite the imagination. Do you think the game developers at Tengxiang would dare to risk a penalty of millions for playing this game? Just look at that fool's appearance and actions; they cannot possibly be those rumored geniuses with IQs all above 150. It is more likely that they are just exceptionally lucky or have stumbled upon some bug. There are indeed rewards for providing bug clues, but it seems they are mostly game time points or something similar. If a heavenly artifact set were to actually appear, that would itself be a bug, even more so than the charm of that one sword.

Before entering the game with the helmet on, I could hear a few people nearby discussing: "What happened to Wei the bandit?"

The Boss Bin we speak of is indeed a big shot in real life, being the owner of the prominent Jia m.hetushu .com .com Le Architecture Company. Logically, one would think that someone like him would not have much interest in games, but in reality, this is not the case. The Boss is not particularly old, and he spent his childhood immersed in computer games and comics, so it is quite reasonable for him to revisit those old dreams during his leisure time. However, someone of his stature would naturally not settle for being an unknown character in the game. Although he himself does not have much time or interest to grind levels and complete quests, he has money. Thus, we have our group of little brothers and henchmen in the game, or rather, staff.

"Do you want to smoke? Are you really that upset?" Liu Zhijie, also known as the Orc Sword Saint, threw a cigarette over with a look of disbelief on his face. Normally, I not only do not smoke, but I often scold this group of smokers for filling the room with a thick haze. Now, to actually ask for a cigarette is as unusual as them quitting smoking.

"That is not how it is said. We have a certain degree of authority regarding this game... For advanced professional players like us, we certainly cannot be careless..."

The incident we encountered this time cannot be considered trivial, as the account and the character in question do not originally belong to us in terms of ownership. In reality, the individuals working here do not possess the financial means to purchase helmets and accounts costing over 20,000 dollars each, and we also receive our salaries and bonuses monthly. Therefore, from any perspective, earning extra income during work hours constitutes a violation of regulations. The number of fatalities and the significant loss of ranks this time cannot possibly fall under the category of work-related injuries; it is entirely a case of misusing company resources, resulting in a vehicle being wrecked. This coincides with the higher-ups wanting to undertake image projects.

What do you want to do? Blow up the headquarters of Tengxiang with explosives, or charge in with a knife to take down the chief engineer? No problem, I will support you mentally, and afterwards you can come to my house to avoid the storm. When it becomes unavoidable, I will just sell you out...

I still did not speak, but forcefully took a deep drag, reducing the length of the cigarette by one-third, then discarded it and couldn't help but cough twice, cursing: "Damn your ancestors, it's a wonder anyone lives long while smoking this stuff every day. From now on, if anyone tries to make me inhale secondhand smoke, I'll make them swallow the cigarette butt. Open the window to let some fresh air in"

I glanced at the time; five minutes had already passed, so I put on the helmet again. "Let me go in and see what to do next."

This time, nine people were lost. Damn it, last time we besieged a few bipedal dragons, we didn't lose this many. The few who escaped just went to the Mercenary Association to check, because that idiot's Holy Light Angel's resurrection effect left those thirty white gold coins untouched. This time, we not only failed to steal the chicken, but we also suffered a significant loss. Luo Lin patted my shoulder. "Especially you, this loss is enough for you to eat for at least two months." This time, we not only failed to steal the chicken, but we also suffered a significant loss. Luo Lin patted my shoulder. "Especially you, this loss is enough for you to eat for at least two months."

I understand his meaning; this time, as the team leader, I have an unshirkable responsibility. The salary and bonuses have already been deducted. If they are also penalized with a deduction in bonuses due to this matter, I may have to spend some money to treat them to a meal as compensation.

In addition, PK is undoubtedly an indispensable responsibility. Two months ago, during a conflict, thanks to our tacit cooperation and professional operations, and crucially, my cunning tactics in command, the Eagle Team was fully mobilized. A mere thirty or so professional fighters managed to defeat over one hundred and fifty players gathered by the former third-ranked expert, Brother Tianjian. At that time, the scene was one of devastation, with cries of despair filling the air, white light everywhere, and potions and equipment strewn across the ground. Those players, who were said to have gathered only to save face for Brother Tianjian, all perished and lost levels. The third-ranked expert, after being beaten to death by us and dropping that legendary helmet, became disheartened and could no longer face the more than one hundred friends who had lost levels. Ultimately, he dramatically committed suicide in the Abyssal Temple to atone for his actions, becoming the top news story on the continent at that time, which is still talked about to this day. The Eagle Team gained fame from this battle. However, later we had to spend a full month and a half in the wild with a notorious red name, repelling several bounty hunters from the Saint Kusterbert Temple. Even the Peiro Temple issued a wanted notice against us. In the end, we had no choice but to cultivate a Kusterbert law enforcement monk to kill us several times, which finally allowed us to wash away our deeply notorious red names.

Old Wei, what exactly do you plan to do? You must find a way to remedy the situation. Even if there is no solution, at the very least, you should come up with some reasons to explain.