Resumen del episodio 12 de No Pain No Gain
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Lin Wan organized the "Returning to Shore Cup Poetry Contest," an event that quickly became widely popular. Contestants, including Mr. Qian and Mrs. Wang Mingxia, enthusiastically recited classical poems such as He Zhizhang's "Ode to the Willow" and Du Fu's "On Hearing That the Imperial Army Has Recovered Henan and Hebei." Mr. Qian, the current record holder, was assured by the event organizers that the "Returning to Shore" system featured a dialect recognition function.
Prizes included lifetime membership cards to Tengda's Sloth Gym. News reports highlighted how the contest, held in various parks and communities, linked to the "Returning to Shore" game, which uniquely integrated poetry elements. In a TV interview, Bao Xu affirmed Tengda's commitment to creating educational and meaningful games, mentioning the development of a "Poetry Contest Mini Program" and an online "Top Ranking Contest," alongside numerous offline activities to engage a broader audience beyond gamers.
Lin Wan and her team were delighted by the overwhelming public interest and numerous requests for event authorizations, anticipating rapid growth for the mini program. Pei Qian, however, was far from pleased with the game's success. He convened a meeting, questioning the team about the project's unexpected positive outcome.
Lv Mingliang reported that the game's traffic, though largely concentrated among students, communities, and the elderly, was still projected to merely break even by month-end, a far cry from previous hits like Divine General Pact and Lonely Island Shooter. Pei Qian was dismayed to hear it would even break even, to which Lv Mingliang attributed the success to Pei Qian’s strategic decision to increase the publicity budget, leading to widespread promotional activities and a lucky draw in Jinchuan.
Lv Mingliang also clarified that he hadn't worked overtime but simply completed his tasks efficiently. Ruan Guangjian then arrived, apologizing for his "perfunctory" artwork on Divine General Pact, admitting he had initially mistaken Pei Qian for a "common business owner." He expressed gratitude that Pei Qian had approved his first draft and paid generously, inspiring him to pour his heart into "Returning to Shore."
He also praised Lin Wan's chosen ink-wash style, which perfectly aligned with poetry, sparking a wealth of inspiration for him. Ruan Guangjian proudly mentioned that he had undergone LASIK surgery, improving his vision and drawing speed, thanks to the profits he earned. Pei Qian was baffled how a challenging soul-like game, combined with classical poetry, could become so popular. Lin Wan explained that the game had ignited a national craze for learning classical poetry, positively influencing public opinion.
Pei Qian, frustrated by the lack of prior warning about the skyrocketing backend data, was told by his team that they assumed he was already aware. Later, Ma Yang found Pei Qian's gestures to be indicative of celebration, but Pei Qian quickly denied it, trying to conceal his genuine dismay. Lin Wan then proposed developing an English version of "Returning to Shore" for international release.
Pei Qian strongly objected, urging her to return home and spend time with her parents, emphasizing that she had already achieved remarkable success and needed "room for growth." Lin Wan initially agreed to go home to consult her parents for ideas on the game, but Pei Qian insisted she leave "immediately." Lin Wan then revealed that her parents were currently in Jinchuan visiting her.
Sometime later, Lin Wan approached Pei Qian again, presenting a preliminary plan for a new MMORPG called "Divine Mountains and Seas." Pei Qian dismissed her, stating that since Tengda had developed four consecutive successful games, they should instead reflect on whether they truly possessed the capability to create blockbusters, implying they might not deserve such success. Despite Pei Qian's discouraging words, Lin Wan's team, including Bao Xu and Lv Mingliang, encouraged her, expressing their interest in the game.
Even Lv Mingliang, who usually avoids overtime, showed interest in contributing. Feeling increasingly desperate about his failing loss-making strategy, Pei Qian received a notification about an upcoming property management fee, deepening his financial woes. Meanwhile, Ma Yang called, wanting to celebrate their recent string of successful projects at Pei Qian's favorite private restaurant, but Pei Qian refused to attend. Pei Qian then learned about a 20-million-yuan investment in Sloth Gym.
Ma Yang explained that an unnamed business owner had signed a 20-million-yuan franchise agreement, leading Pei Qian to immediately suspect Li Shi. Li Shi later arranged a dinner with Pei Qian at Pei Qian's own private restaurant, as Pei Qian had repeatedly avoided his invitations to other lavish venues.
During the meal, Pei Qian complained about his financial struggles, claiming he was at a "low point in life" and on the verge of defaulting on his mortgage, lamenting that the meal itself cost him several months' worth of expenses. Li Shi, believing Pei Qian was being refreshingly honest and treating him as a true friend, offered the 20 million yuan franchise fee to help Pei Qian "resolve his crisis."
Pei Qian realized the 20 million yuan came directly from Li Shi, who confirmed his investment, reiterating his desire for a "win-win situation" and subtly pressing Pei Qian for his next investment move. Desperate to lose money, Pei Qian asked Li Shi about any "trashy investment projects" in Jinchuan, specifically those that were "at the bottom of Jinchuan's investment chain" and guaranteed to fail, thereby wiping out the 20 million yuan.
Li Shi, misinterpreting this as Pei Qian seeking a "huge comeback," recalled a suitable project. An agent showed Pei Qian an isolated building, originally intended for "garden apartments," but lacking any surrounding facilities. The agent's glowing descriptions of "convenient traffic" (a mere dirt road), "elevated highways extending in all directions" (with no actual connections), and "outstanding infrastructure" (in an empty, desolate area) only reinforced Pei Qian's conviction that the project was doomed to fail.
Seeing the raw, unfinished state of the interior, Pei Qian decided to purchase the entire building, naming it "Four Wall Apartments," confident it would be a significant loss. During discussions with designer Liang Qingfan, Pei Qian clarified that this project was for the company's employees, distinct from his personal Mingri Apartments, and he needed to establish the company apartment before renovating his own.
Pei Qian then enlisted designer Liang Qingfan, who presented several conventional design proposals like "creamy Instagram-style," "minimalist," "Splendor of Success," and "Chinese-style light classical." Pei Qian rejected them all, outlining an unconventional vision: the apartments should feature extravagant "soft furnishings" (100-inch 4K TVs, professional audio systems, projectors, gaming consoles, smart home appliances, and an AI human body sensing system) but with stark, "raw and unpolished" concrete walls and floors, creating a "ruins and rubble style" contrast.
He emphasized the goal was "not for the best, but for the most expensive" in terms of amenities, while maintaining minimal hard furnishings and strictly prohibiting tenants from making their own renovations. Pei Qian also decreed that the apartments would be for rent only, requiring a 10-year lease paid upfront, with no subletting or short-term rentals. He assigned the management to Cui Manager, promising 24-hour housekeeping and butler services, including regular appliance updates.
Despite the designer's assurance that eco-friendly materials were used and the apartments had undergone multiple professional formaldehyde removal treatments, Pei Qian insisted on extended "airing" periods, citing the need to meet "maternal and infant safety standards." The designer, though perplexed, affirmed that the unique design, especially with the "Meteoric Rise" voice command for the smart home system, perfectly matched Pei Qian's vision. To ensure his plans unfolded as intended, Pei Qian covertly summoned Tang Yishu.
Adopting an exaggerated secret agent persona, he praised her quiet, dependable nature, entrusting her with a "top secret" "important mission" and handing her a bag containing "action plans." As part of her management trainee program, Tang Yishu was to intern across various departments, "fully engaging in the work of every department and every individual," as per Pei Qian's instructions.
Her "internship" began at the gaming department, where Bao Xu asked her to test games on his "top-tier PC," despite Lv Mingliang's reluctance for her help with coding. Tang Yishu, misunderstanding, attempted to fold the non-foldable screen, accidentally breaking it. At Sloth Gym, Tang Yishu "assisted" Ma Yang by giving him unsolicited health advice, diagnosing his dry eyes and lips as "kidney damage," and constantly interrupting his workout to remind him to drink water.
Later, at Zhongdian Web Fiction, tasked with encouraging disheartened authors, Tang Yishu advised a struggling writer to "just give up" if their work was unpopular and making them unhappy, instead suggesting they explore vlogging and self-media. This unconventional advice, unexpectedly, inspired the writer to consider vlogging. Finally, Tang Yishu called Pei Qian, concerned that everyone was avoiding her due to her peculiar "assistance."
Pei Qian, however, commended her for doing "great" and announced that the Four Wall Apartments were officially ready for occupancy. He then brought his employees to move in. Pei Qian mused privately that "Four Wall Apartments" was his "last bet" against the "back-to-back betrayals" of his employees, recognizing the need for a department (the management trainee program) to curb their accidental successes.
He found satisfaction in the prospect of the apartments' financial failure, which he hoped would fund the renovation of his own Mingri Apartments. Upon arrival, Ma Yang and the other employees were astonished by the spacious, well-equipped units, featuring 100-inch TVs, and were deeply touched by Pei Qian's supposed generosity, wondering where else they could find such a thoughtful boss. As they entered, the smart home system’s cheerful voice greeted them: "Welcome home!"
