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But who can say for sure whether they'll go crazy this time?

Besides these two popular IPs.

The price of other IPs is also difficult to estimate, but generally speaking, 4 million to 8 million is indeed a reasonable range.

Since pirated games use these IPs, their revenue is generally only around ten million, which gives everyone a reference range.

Chapter 125 Brother Chen? It's me, send the money.

After thinking for a moment, Lin Li asked, "How much do you think Tencent will quote?"

Yao Meng took a sip of water and shook his head: "Brother Lin, I really can't be sure about that. Who knows what kind of trouble Tencent might cause? They're not short of money."

Lin Li smiled as well.

"That's true..."

After Lin Li finished speaking, he tapped the table and said, "Find the people at Namco and see if you can find out anything. Also, send some people to the airport to see if the people at Tencent are going back to China."

Yao Meng: "..."

"Why are you looking at me? I'm not breaking the law. I'm just gathering information about our opponents."

After saying that, Lin Li thought for a moment, then took out his phone and called Chen Rui again. He had seen people on Bilibili today, but he hadn't seen Chen Rui.

"Brother Chen? Hey, it's me, Lin Li. Why didn't you save my number?"

"So, you sent someone to Japan to buy the copyright?"

"Hey, you're really making things complicated. Just transfer the money to me and I'll help you, okay?"

"Inappropriate? What's inappropriate about it? We're like family. Even if you don't agree, I can't stop the new version of the FGO Chinese server battle system that's going to be implemented at the end of this month... You agree, right?"

"..."

On the other end of the phone, Chen Rui really wanted to smash his phone.

How can someone speak in such a clear and refreshing tone while simultaneously making others grit their teeth in hatred?

~~~

Lin Li hung up the phone.

Looking at Yao Meng's surprised expression.

"Alright, our funding issue is resolved. Bilibili will partner with us, and whatever the final cost, we'll each contribute half. The decision-making power rests with me..."

"Chen Rui agreed?"

Yao Meng's surprise deepened.

"Oh, what else? Brother Chen and I have been friends for a long time."

If we include the previous acquisition of DEworks using Chen Rui's money, then it really is an old relationship.

In fact, Chen Rui's willingness to join was not because of the FGO version.

More importantly, it was because his subordinates reported that people from Tencent and major domestic manufacturers had arrived.

It was another bidding process, so Chen Rui felt that acquiring this batch of copyrights would be very difficult.

Why not give it a try with Lin Li?

The two might be able to acquire the copyright if they join forces. As for Lin Li, even though FGO and Battlefront Girls are making a lot of money now, it would be really difficult for him to take out a billion dollars to buy the copyright.

A billion! That's enough to develop a quarter of Genshin Impact...

Even if you can sublet and sell part of it after buying it, the flow of funds alone is a very difficult thing.

Fortunately, although Lin Li was poor, Grandpa Chen was rich.

With the recent popularity of FGO, the capital market seems to have suddenly developed expectations for Bilibili's game operation and monetization capabilities.

It is said that the new investment has already been received.

Since Bilibili has money, it's good for Lin Li to use it.

If we have money, let's all invest together; if we have money, let's make it happen.

~~~

time.

It's really fast.

In the blink of an eye, the first day was over.

the next morning.

"Are you sure this is Bandai Namco's internal evaluation criterion?"

"Mr. Lin, it's highly likely to be true. My colleague is on the review panel."

"Okay, I believe you."

Lin Li quickly reviewed the details of the message he had received in his mind and repeated his promise.

"Tell them that if things turn out exactly as he said at the final bid opening, I will fully honor my promise."

As mentioned before, Spark Games in Japan is a hub for job hopping from major game companies.

Because of the high salary, good benefits, and excellent working environment, starting in October.

Besides true Japanese giants like Sony, quite a few people have jumped ship from other major companies to Spark Games.

This naturally includes employees of Bandai Namco.

These people, having just switched jobs, still maintain their existing networks within Bandai Namco.

Furthermore, this bidding process wasn't a very formal matter; it was merely a workaround that Bandai Namco came up with to sell the copyright.

Although the Chinese manufacturers outside felt this matter was very important.

However, it was not given much importance within Bandai Namco.

That afternoon, Lin Li summoned Yao Meng again.

"Within Namco, the new president wants to boost the year-end financial report, so cash offers are the most important factor. As for revenue sharing, it's just a bonus. As long as the cash offer is high, the copyright can be obtained."

Hearing Lin Li say this, Yao Meng thought for a moment and said, "Then let's set the minimum 3% for our revenue share."

"In terms of cash, considering Tencent, if we really want to win this bid, it will probably take..."

"10 million!"

Yao Meng made a tough decision and announced a bid price that was higher than the maximum limit discussed yesterday.

Lin Li frowned slightly.

"How much did we spend to acquire DEWorks..."

Yao Meng shook his head: "The situation is different now. Rather, it is precisely because of FGO's success that so many companies are being attracted to explore this path."

"FGO has suddenly raised everyone's expectations."

Lin Li sighed for a moment, then agreed.

"Let's draft the tender based on this price for now."

A price of 10 billion is really high.

Do you think that just because these IPs are big, they can guarantee that they will make money?

It can't be guaranteed.

Not to mention, current Chinese policies say they want to protect copyright, but when it comes to policies, who can say for sure?

So 10 billion is far beyond what many people are willing to pay, but for Lin Li, it's not too bad.

Lin Li is well aware that if these IPs were packaged together, the money they could earn in China in a year would far exceed this amount.

So he really doesn't think 10 billion is a lot.

"Find a way to get the message out that Namco is more interested in the revenue share, and try to get other people to bid more towards the revenue share. As for any new developments, we can change it at any time."

By this time.

For Lin Li, the bidding process is pretty much over.

The bid has been finalized; whether or not we'll win the bid depends on tomorrow.

Despite the fact that everyone was communicating with each other and holding discussions beforehand, in reality, only the manufacturers they trusted most would cooperate.

The actual quotes are confidential.

November 2st

There are only a few hours left until the bidding deadline.

The spacious conference room at Bandai Namco was transformed into a small industry salon.

Those who arrived early were all talking about the domestic market.

Zhao Ming, who had already arrived at the scene, was originally the absolute core of this "casual chat" as a senior executive of Tencent.

But after Lin Li entered, everyone's attention turned to him.

If we were to talk about the gaming industry in 16, who would be the most dazzling presence in the gaming world?

Lin Li must be one of them.

Chapter 126 I'll Say a Number

Although Zhao Ming frowned slightly, he quickly smiled and stepped forward to shake hands.

As the penguin's representative at Bandai Namco this time, Zhao Ming can be said to be determined to win.

However, Lin Li didn't recognize him until Zhao Ming took the initiative to introduce himself.

Wow, so you're one of the penguins, huh?

"I've heard a lot about President Lin. When he came a few days ago, we at Tencent Games were saying that another outstanding young talent has emerged in Shanghai."

Zhao Ming had a big smile on his face, showing no sign that he had once stabbed Xinghuo Games in the back.

"I finally met the real person today."

"Mr. Zhao, you're welcome."

One shouldn't hit a smiling face, so seeing that this person was polite, I naturally exchanged pleasantries with him in return.

"We at Xinghuo still have a lot to learn from our predecessors."

Zhao Ming laughed heartily: "Don't be modest. It's people like me who often feel like we're falling behind the times. For example, after we got the copyright, we'll need to learn from you guys in the field of anime games."

Lin Li glanced at the man's expression and sensed that Penguin was quite confident, leaving a small question mark in his mind.

The two exchanged a few more pleasantries before leaving.

Then, Lin Li turned to Yao Meng and beckoned him over to ask him questions.

"Did you get that message out?"

Yao Meng was stunned for a moment before he remembered what Lin Li had said.

"It was leaked yesterday, through miHoYo. I didn't leak it widely, otherwise it would be distorted. What's wrong?"

"Nothing much. I just chatted with Zhao Ming from Tencent for a bit. They are very confident, and that confidence doesn't seem forced."

Lin Li, always quick to sense things, pondered for a moment and asked suspiciously, "Could it be that Tencent hasn't received the news? Or... does he think he's already invested enough money?"

Yao Meng remained silent; who can say for sure?

Lin Li found a corner to think carefully: if he were to consider himself an opponent, how should he deal with him?

A contestant with monthly revenue of several hundred million yuan, backed by Bilibili, has no shortage of cash flow.

The fact that he could chat and laugh with the president of Bandai Namco on their first meeting proves that they have a connection.

So I want to get rid of this person...

There's only one way then: pay more.

So how much more money will it cost?