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"Damn, I was so engrossed in watching that I forgot to take a picture. Oh no, I have to download this episode when I get back."

The Spark Games employees at the Games in Cologne were relatively calm, since there were only a few of them.

But it's a different story for employees at headquarters.

It's noon in Cologne, but it's already 7 p.m. in Shanghai.

At this time of year, Xinghuo Games doesn't usually have that many employees.

However, due to the upcoming release of the new version of Battlefront Girls, the employees of Spark Team One are generally leaving get off work later during this period.

For most employees, they still prefer to finish working overtime at the company before leaving rather than work overtime at home.

You can also get a free staff meal while you're at it.

The overtime atmosphere at Xinghuo Games is not as dull as in other companies.

One reason is that the company offers high overall benefits, which makes employees feel good.

On the other hand, the overall workforce of Spark is relatively young.

This youthful and cohesive atmosphere occasionally sparks some interesting moments.

Such as now.

The Spark Games building.

"Spark!! Awesome!!!"

"spark!!"

"Awesome!!"

"spark!!"

"Awesome!!"

Compared to the reserved demeanor of the crowd at Gamescom, the employees of Xinghuo Shanghai had already begun to shout in unison.

At first, it was just one or two office clowns who would shout after watching the news.

But emotions are contagious.

When the fourth person joined the group of clowns in shouting.

The situation changed, and things gradually spiraled out of control.

The fifth, the sixth...

Soon, it was like contracting a contagious disease.

The people on one floor started banging on the table and chanting rhythmically.

"Spark!! Awesome!!!"

They made a fuss for several minutes.

Only after bursting into laughter did he slowly return to work mode.

Well... to be precise, it's like going back to bragging to other friends online...

Don’t say anything else.

The company being featured on the national news program is certainly something they can brag about for a while.

~~~

The people at the Cologne event weren't that crazy.

But the excitement was still there.

"This is just the beginning. It's up to you now, Boss Song."

Amidst the cheers of the crowd, Lin Li was one of the more composed ones, but inwardly he was far from as calm as he appeared.

The pat on Song Shiyu's shoulder was also very heavy.

"Yes! Promise to complete the mission."

Song Shiyu's answer elicited a burst of hearty laughter.

~~~

Time flies, and it's already mid-August.

Spark Games' explosive success at Gamescom.

From the initial explosion, through its spread and discussion, things have now returned to calm.

But for Lin Li...

The impact of the Cologne trade fair is only just beginning.

~~~

Shanghai Harbour Hotel.

The morning sun was shining brightly, and a gentle breeze was blowing.

A white Mercedes slowly pulled up in front of the hotel.

The doorman immediately stepped forward and, after receiving confirmation from the person inside the car, opened the car door.

Even without time to dress up carefully, even in just an ordinary suit, the person who got out of the car still made a striking impression.

The doorman opened the car door, and a group of reporters started snapping photos.

Lin Li smiled and walked inside.

I thought to myself, this "Top Ten Cultural Figures of the Year in Shanghai" awards ceremony is more like a celebrity fashion show.

of course.

Tucao returns to Tucao.

The smile on his face never stopped.

When faced with an interview, it's the same old routine.

He spoke fluently, and the media reporters were even more skilled at conducting interviews.

For many reporters, this kind of scene is nothing new.

"Top Ten Cultural Figures of the Year in Shanghai"

It happens every year, and the specifications are the same this year as last year.

The hotel was the same, and the interview process was the same as before; it was basically the same as the list announced by the Shanghai Cultural Bureau the day before.

And then today, they came to take photos, conduct interviews, and publish news.

The process can be described as smooth and seamless.

The reporters are already quite adept at it.

On the contrary, Lin Li was a little nervous.

Fortunately, after the interview, the venue became much quieter.

Before Lin Li came.

Several other award winners had already arrived in the front row.

Lin Li greeted them with a smile and then sat down in his seat.

I was originally planning to take out my phone to pass the time.

But next second.

Lin Li saw a familiar person walk in.

"Mr. Lin?"

"Dawei?"

Neither of them expected to meet in this setting, and they felt a little awkward after exchanging greetings.

Fortunately, this awkward situation didn't last long.

Because the host has already come on stage.

Sitting in the audience, I listened to the host on stage introduce the origins of the "Top Ten Cultural Figures of the Year in Shanghai".

Lin Li still felt somewhat dazed.

The "Cultural Enterprise Person of the Year" award is an award created by the Shanghai Municipal Bureau of Culture.

The aim is to recognize individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the cultural industry, in order to acknowledge their leadership, innovation, and influence in the development of the cultural industry.

Spark Games' influence at Gamescom made it easy for Lin Li to win the award.

However, there was one thing Lin Li didn't know.

Why is Dawei from miHoYo also there?

This question is not easy to understand at first glance.

But if you think about it carefully, you'll understand.

This is like an exam where 60 points is passing, but Spark Games scored 100 points while miHoYo scored 70 points.

Although it seems far from 100 points, it is actually just above the passing grade.

~~~

The awards ceremony in the morning proceeded quickly.

At noon, the Shanghai authorities prepared lunch at the hotel.

Lin Li and Dawei also went.

After a very formal lunch.

The two of them walked out together.

People all have their own circles. Although Spark Games and miHoYo are competitors in the ACG (Anime, Comics, and Games) market.

But once they arrived here, the two were considered by others to be from the same circle.

The two smoothed things over at the dinner table, and after finishing their meal, they naturally walked out together.

After leaving the hotel.

We chatted casually for a bit.

"During this period, Xinghuo Games has truly become incredibly popular, like a wildfire spreading."

"You flatter me. It's all thanks to the support of our peers that we've been able to get to where we are today."

David paused for a moment, unsure how to respond...

Something doesn't feel right about what I'm saying.

What does it mean to be highlighted by one's peers?

Also, is miHoYo a competitor?

Chapter 243 How come you're so familiar with Genshin Impact!

Seeing that Dawei's expression was somewhat intriguing, Lin Li chuckled.

"just kidding."

He immediately steered the conversation back on track: "Hey, speaking of which, are you free this afternoon?"

"Nothing happened."

David answered instinctively.

"Oh, that's perfect. Didn't I mention last time that I wanted to visit your company and learn from your advanced experience? There's no time like the present, how about today?"

"You? Come to our company to learn from our advanced experience?"

David was unsure whether the man was telling the truth or being sarcastic.

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