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“At every moment, the AEEIS would be making deductions about the battle and storing millions of strategies and war models. The AEEIS would learn about and absorb every commander’s strategy and way of thinking before every commander sacrifices his own life. Then, it would make accurate predictions based on the data and seek a tactical strategy with the highest probability of success.
“Thus, as commander, you would not need to concern yourself with directing small teams in specific missions. All of those would be taken care of by the AEEIS. The commander needs to only observe the battle and make decisions.
“Captain Qin, the Blue Planet Alliance Fleet’s Supreme Executive Committee and the AEEIS think that you are the most suitable candidate to become the next commander.
“Of course, mankind cannot entrust the fate of the entire Alliance Fleet in the new commander’s hands immediately. Thus, the AEEIS will assist to train you for your role first.
“You can waste a lot of time on meaningless entanglements, but every second that you waste could reduce the probability of mankind’s victory.”
Qin Yi did not ask any more questions. Instead, he spent several minutes in silence. Then, he stood up, walked to the console in the middle of the space, and sat back down.
AEEIS: “Captain Qin, you really are the most outstanding soldier that the Blue Planet has ever seen.
“Here’s to hoping that you also become the most outstanding commander that the Blue Planet has ever seen.”
The moment Qin Yi sat down, the entire space changed.
It seemed like he was seated in an endless starry sky. Holographic images covered the walls of the ship, and no matter where Qin Yi looked, he could see holographic images appearing before him.
AEEIS: “The sphere by your right hand is called the ‘observation sphere’. You can use it to move quickly, zoom in and out of view, and perform different gestures. Dragging it or tapping it with one finger or multiple fingers would have different operative effects.
“The touch screen in the center can help you process important messages and decisions. Some decisions would also need your confirmation by applying pressure.
“The big screen in front of you will display a panoramic simulation of the battlefield, so that you can get a full picture of what’s happening at the frontlines.
“The screens on either side of the big screen would display less important information and decisions. You can choose to deal with the ones that you think are important through air gestures.
“The buttons by your left hand can help you to deal with quick instructions. Together with the ‘observation sphere’, it would allow you to make more detailed observations and give more precise commands.
“Of course, you can also issue instructions through the AEEIS, using the most primitive voice method. That’s a good supplementary commanding method, but you shouldn’t grow too reliant on it. That’s because human language can only convey so much information. In the battlefield, where the entire situation can turn around in the blink of an eye, and even with the AEEIS processing large amounts of information and decisions on your behalf, you could still slip up.
“The panoramic simulation will give you a first person’s view of every corner of the battlefield.
“The following is a simulation of when the Alliance Fleet first met with the Zergs. You can use the console to observe the entire battlefield. Use this opportunity to familiarize yourself with the observation sphere and various other operations.”
What followed after that had nothing to do with Lu Zhiyao. It was mainly set in space. Simply put, it was the first time that mankind’s Alliance Fleet met the Zergs. Since various little teams fought the battle in their own ways, they were quickly swallowed by the sea of Zergs and ultimately defeated.
…
Lu Zhiyao subconsciously read on, but there was nothing more in the script.
That was the portion that Zhu Xiaoce had given to him. In fact, Lu Zhiyao had no idea which part of the movie this was, and whether it was the beginning or the middle.
Although that portion seemed to be floating in mid-air, Lu Zhiyao was quite clear of his own role.
The protagonist, Qin Yi, was a soldier who had retired from the front lines. For some reason, he had been entrusted with an important task. He had to commence training with the assistance of artificial intelligence and take on the role of commander in the battle between mankind and the Zergs.
There was nothing particularly strange about the general framework, and many other movies had similar plots.
Furthermore, Lu Zhiyao knew that this movie would be related to Boss Pei’s new RTS. Since the movie would also become the transition CGs of the game’s plot, it made sense that the protagonist would be related to the gameplay of the RTS.
What bothered Lu Zhiyao more was the role that he had to play.
From that scene in the script, it looked like the role would be incredibly difficult!
In this scene alone, Qin Yi’s emotions were very complicated:
His joy after realizing that he had narrowly escaped death…
His pain after recalling that his teammates were dead…
His confusion after being told that he had completed his mission, but the battle was not over…
His rage after learning that the commander had purposely hidden information from them…
His disappointment after learning that the previous commander had sacrificed himself…
The struggle after realizing that he would become the new commander, but the acceptance of that responsibility soon after…
The most important thing was that Lu Zhiyao could not act out these emotions in an exaggerated manner.
That was because Qin Yi was a soldier who constantly faced death while carrying out his mission. Naturally, he would have a lot of mental strength.
What’s more, it was already written in the script that Qin Yi’s expressions would largely remain unchanged, and he would have no hysteria. Most of the time, he would be listening to the AEEIS’s explanation of the battle in silence.
In other words, Qin Yi had to minimize changes in his facial expressions while bringing across those complicated emotions.
What’s more, he would be facing the green screen for most scenes. They would add the cool effects later on, but Lu Zhiyao would not be able to see them for now. He had to rely entirely on his imagination.
He would have to act alongside an electronic voice that was devoid of any emotion, without anyone as company.
The make-up, costume, and props were relatively simple as well. According to the script, Qin Yi had just recovered and woken up in his cabin. Of course, he could not do many fancy things.
In short, how well the movie turned out depended entirely on Lu Zhiyao’s acting skills.
All the audience’s eyes would be fixated on the protagonist. The voice of the artificial intelligence and the cool scenes on the green screen would just be like garnishing.
If Lu Zhiyao failed to act well, the special effects would be meaningless, no matter how well done they were.
Lu Zhiyao quietly wiped the perspiration from his forehead.
He had indeed said before that he wanted to play a more challenging role.
However, this role seemed to be a little too challenging.
After Zhu Xiaoce finished dealing with the work outside, he returned. “How are things going? Have you gotten a good grasp on the character?”
Lu Zhiyao felt an enormous weight on his shoulders. “Director Zhu, this is too challenging. I’ve never acted a role like that.
“Honestly, I’m not confident of doing a good job either. If the movie fails because of my acting skills, then…
“Director Zhu, if you find someone more suitable…”
Zhu Xiaoce was stunned. What was the meaning of this? Was Lu Zhiyao backing out at the last minute?
Don’t do that! If you don’t act, I won’t be able to find anyone else to play the role here!
Zhu Xiaoce quickl
y responded very sternly. “No, this role was specially made for you by Boss Pei! It belongs to you alone!
“Boss Pei has already said that you are very suited for the role. You must not lose confidence in yourself. Both Boss Pei and I think that you’re good!
“Playing this role well would give you a huge breakthrough in your acting!”
Lu Zhiyao looked doubtful. “Is that true? Is that really what Boss Pei said?”
Zhu Xiaoce nodded profusely. “That’s right, Boss Pei specifically requested for you to act.”
Zhu Xiaoce had no other choice. He could only give Lu Zhiyao more confidence by making use of Boss Pei’s name.
Acting was about skills… but also about attitude.
If the actor lacked confidence in himself, how could he act well?
However, there would be no such problem if Boss Pei added a buff for Lu Zhiyao!
Lu Zhiyao fell into deep thought. “Does Boss Pei trust me that much?
“Could it be…
“He didn’t give me the script before for fear that I wouldn’t dare to come if I had read it?”
Zhu Xiaoce remained quiet for two seconds and then said, “That’s right. That’s the case.”
Lu Zhiyao chewed on the decision again and then nodded seriously. “Alright! Since both Director Zhu and Boss Pei trust me so much, I’m willing to take on the challenge!
“I won’t let Boss Pei down!
“I’ll do it!”
Chapter 692 - The Investment Policy of the Dumb People with Too Much Money
October 20th, the morning of Thursday…
At Dream Realization Ventures…
“So many companies are asking for investment?
“Is it because of the Old Ma?
“Impossible, doesn’t his Weibo still only have tens of thousands of fans so far?”
Pei Qian looked at the list of companies in his hand with an incredible expression.
Since the beginning of the month, He Desheng has been reporting companies one after another that had found Dream Venture Capital in hopes for cooperation.
Some small companies were asking purely for investment, but some large companies also sought strategic cooperation.
In the beginning, Pei Qian didn’t take it too seriously but asked He Desheng to push them away for a while, telling these companies that the investment of Dream Venture Capital should go through the process and let them wait patiently for a while.
Looking at the first half of October that had gone, it was not appropriate to postpone any further later. It must be dealt with.
As a result, he took a look at the list of applicants for investment today and discovered that there were already more than a dozen large and small companies, and that was not all.
He Desheng shook his head: “It should have nothing to do with Boss Ma… probably because of the previous financial program on TV.”
Pei Qian’s eyes widened.
In the previous program, Professor Bai analyzed Tengda’s business model and then said terrible words: ‘Other companies are unlikely to be able to learn Tengda’s business model, but they can cooperate with Tengda!’
Also, ‘I think that, given Boss Pei’s awareness of risk and Tengda’s defense against risk, Tengda Corporation would make an excellent working partner!’
Professor Bai was a great economist. He said that Tengda’s model was very stable and healthy, and it would be a good partner. Was there anything to doubt?
Therefore, these companies came to seek cooperation!
Pei Qian sighed slightly. The situation took its own course regardless of his wishes.
Was it so difficult for Tengda to keep a low profile?
Pei Qian was confused, looking through the brief introduction materials of these companies.
He did not understand.
There was real and fake information, which were difficult to distinguish. Moreover, even if they were true, they would be exaggerated. Using these data to judge which one would lose money and which would make money was beyond Boss Pei’s ability.
Would he definitely lose money by choosing companies that seemed particularly outrageous?
Pei Qian has already suffered a lot from shared phone booths and Fully-Automated Bickering Machine projects, and he really did not have this confidence.
What if he judged by the size of the company?
If a large company could develop, the chance of losing money was inherently small. If they were to cooperate with Tengda and garnered attention, the chance would be even smaller…
Small companies were more likely to fail, but once they make money, they would get more rewards than large companies…
The loss from ten small companies could be returned by the success of one small company.
So difficult!
Pei Qian found that Dream Venture Capital had become a bit of a hot potato. It was mainly because of several successful investments. It had become a bit overly deified. Coupled with the publicity of the TV show, too many companies were now seeking investment… which made it difficult to identify which ones are reliable and which ones were not.
Give up Dream Realization Ventures?
No, if he left it all to He Desheng, wouldn’t it become a department that had already taken off to be handed over to professionals? The consequences would definitely be even more disastrous!
Pei Qian pondered; he had to think of a way.
Since the project he chose would make money and would also probably make money if he were to give it to He Desheng, then he had to find a way to minimize the possibility of profitability.
Just like the physical industries and the ‘Destitution Plan’.
In the case that it was likely to make money—diluting the probability, let the person-in-charge spend all the money in accordance with the rules, and the less one made, the better.
“Boss Pei, take a look at this list. Which companies should we be working with?” He Desheng asked tentatively.
Pei Qian flipped through it casually and pushed the information aside.
“There is no need to look at it.
“I will determine the investment policy today. In the future, you will invest through Dream Realization Ventures in accordance with the established policy.”
He Desheng’s eyes couldn’t help but shine.
Investment policy?
Could Dream Realization Ventures be finally entering the next stage?
When Dream Realization Ventures was first established—other than the first investment by Boss Ma, all other investments were basically made by Boss Pei.
Of course, Boss Ma’s investment seemed to have some connection with Boss Pei in the dark.
As an investment genius, Boss Pei’s move could indeed guarantee a 100% success rate for projects invested by Dream Realization Ventures.
However, such a model could hardly continue.
Boss Pei was busy with his work, and he had to consider the development direction of the entire Tengda Corporation while also considering brand-new business models for new industries and even take time to design games.
Ordinary people would be already exhausted just by taking care of one of the tasks. It was really surprising that Boss Pei could take care of all of them.
However, it would be too inefficient to always get Boss Pei to choose project investments in hand.
Now that the work of Dream Realization Ventures was gradually on the right track, Boss Pei could naturally let go.
As for the specific investment policy to be adopted?
He Desheng looked forward to it very much.
Most domestic giant companies basically had an investment business. Investment was not only to obtain income but also to expand the company’s business and build a richer ecosystem.
At present, the investment models of large domestic companies could basically be divided into three types.
The Ally Model: give money and resources and will give some guidance, but do not pursue absolute control.
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nbsp; The Great Qin Empire model: a high degree of unification of thought, the pursuit of absolute control…
The Guanning cavalry model: look for companies and teams with strong combat effectiveness to purchase at high prices and send them out after ideological training. These departments would be more like mercenaries.
These three models had their pros and cons, but from He Desheng’s perspective, it was clear that the Ally Model was the most successful.
The Great Qin Empire model pursued absolute control over investment companies, but in many cases, there would be situations where outsiders guide insiders, and the originally good projects were turned into rubbish.
The Ally Model did not pursue absolute control. It was a mutually beneficial symbolic model with partners, but it could also achieve a win-win situation.
What kind of investment model would Boss Pei establish for Dream Realization Ventures?
Pei Qian coughed slightly: “All companies requesting investment will be ranked on a first-come, first-served basis.
“We only do the most basic screening. These companies must be law-abiding and operating with integrity. We’ll screen nothing else.
“In addition, I don’t care how much the boss of this company pays himself, but we must ensure that all the money we invest is put into the operation of the company and cannot be used by the boss for his own consumption.”
Pei Qian did not want Tengda’s money to be used by these garbage companies to do bad things. This was his most basic bottom line.
Similarly, Pei Qian couldn’t accept these company bosses squandering Tengda’s money.
Boss Pei had worked so hard for a few months to earn just so much. If the bosses of these companies found ways to spend it on their own after getting the investment from Tengda, then Boss Pei’s mentality would collapse.
Of course, most investment companies would have similar requirements when investing, but Pei Qian’s requirements would be more stringent.
Pei Qian did not care about everything else.
As long as these companies operate with integrity—no matter how outrageous and failing their business models are, Pei Qian would not care.