Becoming a life winner from infancy

Before we search for new partners, let's talk about the recent circumstances of some subordinates around Fang You.

Emperor Youyou commanded troops as numerous as clouds and warriors like rain.

Among them, the most acclaimed general was Song Hang, the star programmer of Youxing Studio.

In the past three years, Youxing Studio has developed two games in the "Dragon Quest" series. Their very first game, "Rod's Hero," made a sensational debut, quickly winning over a large fanbase and becoming the indie gaming dark horse of that year, with cumulative sales breaking through the 100,000 mark amidst numerous other games.

Youxing Studio released "Dragon Quest: The Bride of the Sky" in the summer of the second year.

The works from "Dragon Quest" 1 through 6 belong more to nostalgia-filled pieces, and those that truly stand out, apart from the historically innovative gameplay of the third installment, is the storyline of "Dragon Quest 5: The Bride of the Sky."

"The Bride of the Sky" tells a brutal adventure of an intergenerational struggle against the demon lord spanning several decades—

One child, full of eager ambition, was just about to set out with his father to find their missing mother, when a strangely dressed man approached him. After saying something odd, the man hurried away—

"No matter what happens in the future, you must stay strong."

Ten years later, the young man, after enduring the loss of both parents, slavery, a curse that turned him and his wife into stone statues for years, and other hardships, fate brought him back to that morning when his journey began. Standing in front of his house, he saw the brave young version of himself looking at him in astonishment. It was then that he truly understood the weight of what the man had told him all those years ago—

Unlike other installments in the Hero series, "The Bride of the Sky" is almost the only story where the protagonist is not a hero. The tragic struggles and growth of three generations build up to the satisfying defeat of the demon lord, composing an anthem of ordinary humans, on par with the gods, in the form of a hero's epic.

Of course, the most talked-about part of the story is the very interesting marriage system.

As the plot progresses, the male lead has the option to marry either the lively childhood friend Bianca, the gentle and wise Flora, or the sexy and haughty queen of violence, Debora.

It's hard for Song Hang not to think that his boss designed this plotline after his own life, since the boss himself had three good friends with whom he built a secret base playground.

Of course, this was You Ge's private affair, and Song Hang had learned his lesson and would no longer pry.

The content volume of the fifth installment was far greater than the third, and the new monster capture system was an unprecedented massive change, which is why the production cycle was much longer. It was only completed in the second summer and sold at a price of 88 yuan.

Although it was constrained by the limitations of the times, and "The Bride of the Sky," released in our previous life in 1992, could hardly replicate the incredible sales figures in the millions like in the original world.

The total sales so far have just barely surpassed two hundred thousand.

Even so, for a studio that consisted of only two people, this was still a substantial revenue.

After deducting taxes, promotional costs for various platforms, and Song Hang's salary and bonuses, Youxing Studio has already made a profit of about 5 million yuan.

This figure might signify financial independence for the average person, but for Emperor Youyou, it was just a start, especially since, by the time he was in kindergarten, our Great Emperor had already earned this amount through various endorsements.

Moreover, our Nuo Nuo aspires to reach the sky, and the cost of a lunar rocket is 360 million. The money in my own hands is merely a light drizzle, and it hasn't yet surpassed the glory of the previous generation!

The glory mentioned here, of course, refers to Xia Anyang—is there any misunderstanding?

After completing the production and distribution of "Bride of the Sky," Fang You did not rush to make new games for Song Hang, as Song Hang's passionate enthusiasm for creation caused Fang You some concern.

It gave the impression of someone constantly working hard, as if deliberately avoiding thinking about something.

This was particularly evident in an incident that happened last year.

During the creation period, Song Hang was taken to the hospital by an ambulance due to an increased heart rate from staying up late at night.

After that, Fang You intentionally slowed down the release of resources and planning proposals, wanting to let his subordinate take a break. He approved a year's leave for him, allowing him some time to rest properly.

When Song Hang heard that he didn't have to work for a year, he could not accept it. He repeatedly emphasized to Fang You that he only worked for three months on "Bride of the Sky" that year and spent the rest playing games to prove that his work was nowhere near saturation.

Of course, such feedback was firmly rejected by Emperor Youyou with the argument "playing games is working."

But to give Song Hang nothing to do at all would obviously leave him feeling a bit alienated, not knowing what to do. So, using the expansion of the studio as a pretext, Fang You asked Song Hang to start forming a more comprehensive development team, expanding Youxing Studio to around 10 people, which gave him something to work on.

For Song Hang, who no longer communicated much with the outside world, interacting with people, especially adults, had become somewhat difficult. However, since it was a task assigned by his boss, it gave Song Hang a goal to continue striving for.

Recently, he has been trying to participate in some social activities, such as watching movies, attending comedy shows, visiting amusement parks, and going to comic conventions to strengthen his social skills before starting the recruiting process for the studio expansion.

In fact, Fang You very much hoped to share his relentless vitality and aerobic expertise with Song Hang, but current conditions didn't seem to allow it. Fang You could only wait and see, perhaps once he unlocked a medical-related talent, he might be able to help out his most formidable workhorse.

As for the second subordinate to mention, it naturally falls on Meng Qing, Fang You's direct disciple, whose situation and treatment are worlds apart from Song Hang's.

After helping save the Martial Arts Hall from crisis, Meng Qing reaffirmed her resolve that she truly loved martial arts, returning to the martial arts career she had once abandoned.

With the help of her direct disciple Fang You's legendary performance in the rank battles, her coach, Meng Qing, also rose to fame, becoming a legendary figure at Jingji Children's Martial Arts Hall. Many parents sought her out, willing to pay a hefty sum for her direct guidance in hopes that their children would also become talented young martial artists like her.

However, Meng Qing was not blinded by the immediate fame. She knew that her extraordinary achievements today relied entirely on the talents of her master, You You. So, over the past three years, she did not take on any new students but instead went deep into campuses, diligently consolidating her martial arts theoretical knowledge and improving her practical martial arts level.

Today, she has finally obtained her Advanced Martial Arts Instructor certification and has successfully earned her rank in the battles, becoming an active Bronze-Level Warrior. She has proven her strength and talent to all who doubted her and has emerged as a small but successful figure in life.

Today, this Sunday, Fang You also plans to meet up with this disciple to understand her current situation.

And incidentally, see if he can coax and trick her into joining his soapbox racing competition "just to make up the numbers."