Chapter 214 They Gave Too Much.
"Really... really... really?"
Yu Xiaochuan simply couldn't believe it and dug at his own ears.
Was Gu Yu actually representing Ideal Paradise in extending a cooperation invitation to him?
To give him first-hand information on a new game?
Internal testing privileges?
Game promotion?
What kind of value was this!?
Yu Xiaochuan didn't dare to imagine how much profit this could bring him if he really got the internal testing rights and promotion of Ideal Paradise's new game.
Keep in mind that although the popularity of simulators was declining, there were definitely still millions of users.
Taking advantage of this trend and using the simulator as a starting point, to release videos about Ideal Paradise's new game.
It would definitely set off a new wave of casual gaming!
Even if only one-tenth of the users converted, it could bring him unimaginable earnings!
Of course, although Ideal Paradise was now well-known in the casual gaming circles because of the simulator, the fans weren't foolish.
They still had to see the quality of the new game.
If Ideal Paradise's new game was no good, then it was all for naught.
After all, a game firstly needed to be fun to make players pay up.
"How about it? Senior, are you willing? If you're not willing, I won't force you. Actually, I originally considered finding Dou Ying's Jingchuan Xiaoyu to promote the new game."
"To be honest, she would definitely be expensive, and I was hoping to cut the costs a bit."
Gu Yu looked at Yu Xiaochuan, who appeared deep in thought, and asked again.
Yu Xiaochuan snapped out of his contemplation and almost without any hesitation nodded his head.
"Of course! I'm willing! I understand what you mean, don't worry! If you're willing to work with me, I will definitely produce a promotional effect no less than Jingchuan Xiaoyu's."
Yu Xiaochuan almost grinded his teeth as he guaranteed this to Gu Yu.
Who was Jingchuan Xiaoyu?
A female internet celebrity with tens of millions of followers on Dou Ying!
He was about to compete with such a major internet celebrity for promotional effects, and one could only imagine the pressure he felt.
But in order to secure this cooperation, he had still bragged beyond his confidence.
This was his chance to enter the gaming section, which he didn't want to miss.
Handing a new game to Jingchuan Xiaoyu for promotion would at most earn her a bit of promotion fee.
But handing it to him, Yu Xiaochuan, for promotion could make him a popular gamer up-and-comer!
What? You're talking about money?
With both fame and money, was there still a worry about not having money?
He was too eager to cooperate with Gu Yu!
Seeing how serious Yu Xiaochuan was, and even making promises to him, Gu Yu was not vague at all.
He cheerfully extended a hand to shake hands with Yu Xiaochuan: "Alright then, it's settled. Happy cooperation, Senior!"
Yu Xiaochuan quickly set down his coffee to shake hands: "Happy cooperation!"
"As for the promotion fee, I might not be able to give you much, to be honest, you don't have as many fans as Jingchuan Xiaoyu."
Since Yu Xiaochuan had agreed, next they naturally had to talk about the promotion fee.
They couldn't expect Yu Xiaochuan to work for free, could they?
Gu Yu was not the type to do such a thing, he had to give something no matter what!
"I don't..."
Yu Xiaochuan opened his mouth wanting to refuse, but Gu Yu's gaze was very serious as he looked at him.
He closed his mouth again.
In truth, he wanted to promote for Gu Yu for free, but Gu Yu's expression clearly showed that he absolutely wanted to give compensation.
Besides, no one would refuse money earned from their work.
He needed to eat and had expenses, especially after moving to a new rental place and setting up an editing studio, which had pretty much drained his savings.
It was only because the income from his two accounts was quite good each month that he could ensure his quality of life didn't deteriorate.
But the days of squeezing into a cramped rental eating sour cabbage instant noodles, he didn't want to experience for even one more day.
Especially lately, sour cabbage instant noodles had a serious issue which infuriated him,
He couldn't even remember how many tubs he had eaten!
There was even a time when he was idle and did evaluations of several brands of sour cabbage instant noodles...
Now that he thought about it, he wanted to vomit his own guts out.
It's really too disgusting!
He would never eat instant noodles with pickled cabbage or sour long beans again, not even if you killed him.
No! He didn't want to see another packet of instant noodles ever again; he was going to make money, lots of it, and live a good life!
With this thought in mind, he looked expectantly towards Gu Yu.n/ô/vel/b//jn dot c//om
In his opinion, Gu Yu should offer a publicity fee of around five or six thousand, right?
After all, his gaming account did have over two hundred thousand followers.
That was the friends' price.
Actually, it was fine even if Gu Yu didn't pay.
After all, it was all for friendship...
Just when Yu Xiaochuan felt a bit uneasy about whether to take the money or not,
Gu Yu and Lin Xinyue turned around to discuss the issue of operation costs.
Gu Yu was pretty much clueless about the cooperation in operations; all these company matters were managed by his girlfriend, Lin Xinyue.
"Wifey, how much do you think we should give for the operation fee?"
Gu Yu asked.
Seeing him trying to get a deal on her behalf, Lin Xinyue rolled her eyes at him coquettishly, then fished out a small notebook and a pen from her bag.
The notebook was only the size of a palm, and when opened, it was filled with densely packed writing.
Gu Yu glanced over it and remembered that it was full of various operational cooperation costs.
Even the promotional campaign he had with Honey Jar Ice City was briefly noted on it.
Endorsement fees earned in installments, how much for each, Lin Xinyue recorded them all very carefully in a hand-drawn grid.
Although the notebook was packed, it was clear at a closer look.
All the information was neatly organized.
Gu Yu watched Lin Xinyue flip through the book for a while, then took the pen and scribbled on the back of the book for a bit.
Finally, she looked up and said, "The price I'm giving is between thirty and fifty thousand."
"Actually, thirty thousand would be enough; fifty thousand is a bit of a premium," she said earnestly as she closed the notebook.
She would joke with Gu Yu when appropriate, but when it came to company management, she was always precise.
Gu Yu nodded after hearing her offer.
The price was reasonable and acceptable.
"How about this? Let's meet in the middle and offer forty thousand?"
Gu Yu pondered for a moment before seeking Lin Xinyue's opinion.
Lin Xinyue had no objections, just nodded and then opened her notebook again to record this expense.
Since the decision was made, there was no more need for discussion.
Gu Yu turned around, and Yu Xiaochuan, who was pausing a video of another game creator to learn editing techniques, quickly stopped the video.
"This is the situation, Senior. After discussing it with our company's financial manager, who is also my girlfriend Lin Xinyue,"
"we decided to offer you forty thousand yuan as the operation fee for this time," Gu Yu stated the agreed-upon price.
"Snap!"
Yu Xiaochuan's phone slipped from his hand and clattered onto the table.
"That much?"
He was flabbergasted. He had thought it would be just a few thousand yuan!
But Gu Yu offered forty thousand outright?
Was Ideal Paradise so extravagantly generous?
It was truly a shocking surprise!
"Is this... isn't this a bit too much?" Yu Xiaochuan hesitated. Although he really wanted the money, he still asked in a half-dissuasive tone.
Gu Yu couldn't help but chuckle upon hearing this.
Who would have thought someone would complain about too much money?
He showed a smile and said, "No, this is the normal price we've negotiated. It may be a bit more than the market rate, but it's fair for us at Ideal Paradise."
"Ah... Okay then, I'll definitely try my best to honor my promise!"
His face filled with surprise, Yu Xiaochuan eventually nodded in agreement.
He made a silent vow to himself to use all his resources to make the launch of Ideal Paradise Company's new game a huge success!