Chapter 4: The Challenger

"Wait a moment." Qin Yuanfeng was taken aback: "How many people should we recruit? Can't we just rent a company?"

Qin Yuanfeng was taken aback for a moment, then suddenly laughed; this fat man thought he had been dismissed by Nintendo

Recalling these exhilarating events, he could not help but feel a sense of bewilderment. This protracted competition among the four nations had now seen him personally involved, allowing him to witness firsthand how Nintendo's iron-willed emperor, Hiroshi Yamauchi, Sony's cunning fox, Norio Ohga, Sega's Hayao Nakayama, and Microsoft's world billionaire, Bill Gates, employed their most ruthless tactics to drive their opponents into an abyss of despair. How Sony's PlayStation rose to become the new emperor from the once-dominant Nintendo, rendering the old emperor incapable of movement. How Bill Gates leveraged Microsoft's formidable strength to thrive in the gaming market!

After a long while, he finally swallowed it down as if he were chewing on wood, hesitantly saying: "Brother Feng, the perversion of the little Japanese is world-renowned, so this is not your fault..."

"Pack it up." Qin Yuanfeng had spent over ten hours on the plane meticulously reviewing his memories. This chubby guy was his best friend from university, Hao Zhengfeng. Despite his unremarkable appearance and the complete absence of a girlfriend, he was a top student in the Computer Science department. Every time, he and Qin Yuanfeng would secure the third or fourth place in major exams, while the first and second places were left to those two brutes.

After leaving Nintendo, Qin Yuanfeng quickly purchased a plane ticket to Hong Kong. On this land, he did not wish to stay any longer than necessary.

The atmosphere was somewhat awkward. After a while, Qin Xiangdong sighed and said, "Xiaofeng, I am aware of this matter. Your uncle, Qin Siyuan, is currently serving as the chief of staff of a brigade in the Guangzhou Military Region. I am unable to assist from here, and I cannot help you. I will inform your uncle about this, and you should get in touch with him."

This is the land of China depicted in the *illustrated* book. Even if it is not so now, in ten years, in 1997, it will return to the embrace of the motherland.

He walked briskly to his dormitory, and as soon as he pushed open the door, he was greeted by the aroma of rice rolls

The first planning document for the SRPG, accompanied by the autumn chill, thus lies eternally at the doorstep of Nintendo, where it was meant to be developed

At this time, Hong Kong is teeming with foreigners, and skyscrapers rise one after another, far surpassing any city on the mainland

This time ... ... it is not a challenge from the world's richest person, nor is it a challenge from Sony ... ... but rather a challenge from me, a Chinese individual ... ...

Qin Yuanfeng hummed a tune as he spotted the trash can next to the Nintendo building. With a sense of ease and joy, he took out the planning document for Fire Emblem and, in front of the security guard, tore it into small pieces bit by bit, casually tossing them into the trash can

Because of staying at home, one becomes overweight

"Alright, Dad." Qin Yuanfeng did not say much more and was about to hang up the phone, but after a moment's thought, he added, "You should also take care of your health."

Taking a deep breath, he walked through the doors of Nintendo

However, I must tell you that the most we can manage at home is a few thousand, and it will not exceed 5,000. This amount of money... starting a company is really too much of a stretch... it won't even cover the rent...

Qin Yuanfeng felt a bit of a headache, his temples throbbing: "Dad, you've been the director for so many years, and you can't even approve a single factory?"

Until he returned from his journey, the global market value was 70 billion US dollars

Nintendo ... ... '' A glimmer of longing appeared in his eyes, but more so was a fervent fighting spirit: `` Your opponent is already at your doorstep ... ... ''

Xiaofeng! On the phone, Qin Xiangdong's voice became serious: "Your line of thinking is very dangerous, showing signs of turning towards capitalism. I sent you out to study with the intention of having you learn from the strengths of the enemy, to serve the motherland. It is not for you to learn the extravagance of capitalism!"

He unceremoniously grabbed a piece of pineapple bun, took a bite, and solemnly said: "Hao Pan, listen carefully, I wasn't fired; I was the one who got Yamauchi fired!"

He is renowned alongside figures such as Bill Gates, Hiroshi Yamauchi, and Nobuyuki Idei, and is recorded in the history of new industry development, which makes him feel exhilarated just thinking about it

Yamauchi Hiroshi leisurely sipped coffee in the chairman's office on the top floor, while Kaga Akira was in the United States, worrying about the future of IS to the point of turning gray.

He may be the most visionary person in the world today, and this vision is not applicable to the current mainland, but only to the ever-changing Hong Kong; otherwise, the bloated and lax bureaucratic system of the mainland would be able to stifle him.

Even in Heian-kyo, it is the most important enterprise, without exception

Taking a deep breath, he walked briskly towards his alma mater—Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

One cannot entirely blame Qin Xiangdong, the Director of the Land Bureau in Beijing. It sounds impressive, but in reality, during this era, the Chairman has just dealt with several major corruption cases, causing officials nationwide to be on high alert, especially in Beijing where the political situation is ever-changing. The position of Director Qin Xiangdong may be a lucrative one in the future, but at present, it is undoubtedly a role that could turn one's hair gray from stress.

The development of new industries is filled with the clang of swords and the roar of waves, countless heroes have been submerged in this long river, until finally, the unification of the realms of World of Warcraft and League of Legends

The next time we meet will be at the negotiation table

After driving for over an hour, I finally saw the entrance of the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, marked by its flame-like red logo, a tidy square, and the bright and clean teaching buildings. This is the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, ranked third in Asia and thirty-fifth globally, a key national university of China.

One day, this empire will inscribe the slogan with the character for Qin

"Eating rice rolls in the afternoon? Where can I still buy some?" He casually tossed his belongings onto the bed and asked with a smile.

After a considerable amount of time, he finally felt that the silence was somewhat excessive. Out of the corner of his eye, he caught a glimpse of Hao Zhengfeng, who was hanging onto a piece of roasted goose, unable to swallow it, staring at him as if he had seen a ghost

Moreover, he firmly believes that this time, among these terrifying names, there is also his own

The feeling of taking two flights in one day is quite uncomfortable, but when the plane landed at Chek Lap Kok Airport, he genuinely felt a sense of relief

Just now, he has submitted his resignation letter

Nintendo, the current, future, and prospective dominator of the gaming industry, quietly resides in the corner of Heian-kyo within the renowned "Four-Cornered Building," the Paradise Mansion, like a fierce beast eyeing the world.

As he stepped out the door, he waved his hand and said, "Goodbye, Nintendo"

A large man, weighing at least 200 pounds, sat on a bed that seemed barely able to support his weight, facing a substantial amount of food as he vigorously battled with his afternoon tea

Since the support from the family is certainly insufficient, he can only find ways to resolve everything within the company on his own

On the other end of the phone, there was a prolonged silence. After a while, Qin Xiangdong finally sighed: "Children grow up and cannot be kept at home... Xiaofeng, since you have this idea, I, as your father, support you. Although our family may not be wealthy, we do have some savings, and it is no problem to support you in hiring a few people..."

That is seriousness, an almost perverse level of seriousness. In fact, Japan has even developed specific terminology for this perverse seriousness. In this atmosphere, his work progressed very swiftly.

What a terrifying concept! Whether in movies, television, or books, none can reach this outrageous number! This has also contributed to Nintendo's everlasting empire! Even during the most miserable times when it was suppressed by Sony before its comeback, handheld consoles allowed Nintendo to thrive until the horn of counterattack sounded.

Looking at this string of bright red English letters, Qin Yuanfeng felt a surge of emotions. No one, no gamer, no one in the electronic entertainment industry would ever underestimate this slogan; it represents an era, an empire, and embodies the memories of countless individuals born in the 1980s. Yamauchi Hiroshi, the iron-fisted emperor, firmly restrained the world's richest man, Bill Gates, and under his command, he successfully kept the global giant Microsoft at bay.

Office? Qin Xiangdong has already discussed it with him. There is money, but certainly not much. In this era where the average salary on the mainland is two hundred to three hundred yuan, how much can one expect the upright and dedicated director to contribute for the revolution? Currently, the shipping magnate Bao and Li Ka-shing have not yet entered the mainland real estate market, and the Land Bureau is truly not considered a good job.

On the phone, Qin Xiangdong let out a helpless laugh: "Comrade, this is a capitalist way of thinking. A state-owned enterprise is a state-owned enterprise; the reform of state-owned enterprises hasn't even been put on the agenda. If you want to rent a company, that would make you a capitalist. Don't think it's just you; I can't escape this responsibility either. Besides, where are we supposed to get the money from?"

The reporting work is very efficient; although the Japanese have many shortcomings, there is one aspect that deserves the respect of people worldwide

The GBA, NDS, and other handheld series have accumulated global sales of over 200 million units! This means that one in every thirty people worldwide owns a handheld device

Qin Yuanfeng is truly troubled now. In this era, constantly talking about overthrowing capitalism is something he, as someone who has traveled back in time, finds quite unbearable. It can be considered a significant characteristic of this special era.

The greatest advantages of a time traveler are, first, being a prophet, and second, having a broad perspective

The grand edifice, the insignificant citizens.

At that time, universities had relatively limited cultural and material resources. Before the advent of computers as a form of popular entertainment, socializing and various outdoor activities were more prevalent.

"I have resigned," Qin Yuanfeng said nonchalantly as he lay back on the bed, staring blankly at the ceiling above.

The hurried passersby come and go, serving as the backdrop of a canvas, yet not a single person notices this scene

"Brother Feng is back." A chubby man, who was munching on rice rolls, lifted his head, his facial fat quivering: "Brother Feng! We have something for you! Among our graduating class from the Computer Science Department, you are the only one who passed the internship application for Nintendo. So, what's the plan? Are you planning to stay at Nintendo for another month? Is this a trip back to pack your things?"

The security guard looked at the young foreigner as if he were a madman, letting out a soft snort from his nostrils, and after a brief glance, he no longer focused his attention on Qin Yuanfeng

This is an emerging industry filled with gold, and now is the moment when its most splendid era is about to be unveiled

This only accounts for video games, without including novels, movies, or television adaptations of video games

Now, I am afraid that even Yamauchi Hiroshi does not know how large the electronic entertainment market is; only he, a Chinese intern standing outside the colossal Nintendo, is aware of it

Only those who have experienced it can truly understand the formidable influence of Nintendo. Even with the arrival of the third dimension of electronic entertainment, one can still observe scenes where a third of the passengers on a train are playing GBA and NDS.

After hanging up the phone, he made his way to the Nintendo headquarters with ease, relying on his memory and familiarity with the route

Another madman