Chapter 214 Genshin Impact Game

The conference room wasn't large, and the decor was simple to the point of being plain, with just a long table and a few chairs.

Several financing proposals were scattered on the table, their edges frayed from being flipped through, along with a few cups of unfinished coffee that had long since gone cold.

A whiteboard hung on the wall, covered in dense notes about research and development progress and budget plans.

The words "funding gap," marked in red pen, were particularly eye-catching.

Lin Chen found a seat by the window and sat down, casually picking up a financing proposal to look through.

The content inside was very detailed, listing the R&D plan, market analysis, and funding requirements for Genshin Impact in great detail.

It was clear that they had made many preparations; they were simply suffering from a lack of capital willing to believe in them.

The corners of his mouth curled up slightly, and his resolve grew even firmer.

Before long, Liu Wei walked in with two other people.

Walking in front was Cai Haoyu, wearing a black T-shirt and gold-rimmed glasses. He had a steady temperament and a hint of aloofness in his eyes; at a glance, he seemed like the type who was not good with words and focused entirely on technology.

Following behind was Luo Yuhao, wearing a blue checkered shirt. His hair was slightly curly, and he had a shy smile on his face with clear eyes that exuded a scholarly air.

"President Lin, let me introduce you. This is our Chief Technology Officer, Cai Haoyu, who is also one of the company's founders. He is leading the core R&D of Genshin Impact."

"And this is our Programming Director, Luo Yuhao, who is responsible for the game's programming development and optimization," Liu Wei introduced.

Cai Haoyu took the initiative to reach out his hand, his tone flat and without much pleasantry.

"President Lin, I've heard much about you." His palm was dry and strong; it was evident that he frequently wrote code, as there were thin calluses on his hands.

"President Cai, President Luo, it's a pleasure to meet you."

Lin Chen shook hands with each of them, his gaze landing on Cai Haoyu.

"I've seen the R&D plan for Genshin Impact. The combination of an open world and an ACG style is very imaginative, but also very difficult. It's not easy to persist in making it."

Hearing this, the aloofness in Cai Haoyu's eyes faded a bit, replaced by a hint of recognition.

During this period, the investors they had contacted either immediately asked about the rate of return or dismissed their chosen path. No one had ever been like Lin Chen, first affirming their project and their persistence.

"Does President Lin understand games?"

Cai Haoyu couldn't help but ask.

"I wouldn't say I understand them deeply, but I understand trends, and I understand persistence."

Lin Chen smiled, put down the financing proposal, and got straight to the point.

"I know you're short on funds right now and are looking for financing everywhere, and I also know that many institutions have rejected you."

"I'm not here today to negotiate terms; I'm here to solve your problems."

Liu Wei, Cai Haoyu, and Luo Yuhao looked at each other, all showing expressions of surprise.

Liu Wei quickly asked:

"President Lin, what do you mean?"

"I will invest directly."

Lin Chen's tone was calm, yet it carried an unquestionable power.

"I want a 10% stake in miHoYo for fifty million, with the funds to be transferred within a week."

"Fifty million?!"

Liu Wei suddenly stood up, his glasses sliding to the tip of his nose. His face was full of shock, and his voice trembled slightly.

"President Lin, you're not joking, are you?"

"A 10% stake for fifty million in funding?"

They knew that the company's total market value was currently estimated at less than four hundred million.

Luo Yuhao was also stunned. The shy smile on his face vanished, and his eyes widened.

He muttered to himself, "Fifty million is enough to buy a 12.5% stake. He's directly giving up 2.5%..."

"That's equivalent to giving ten million for free to us founding shareholders."

Only Cai Haoyu's expression remained steady, though a flicker of emotion flashed deep in his eyes.

He was silent for a few seconds before looking at Lin Chen and asking seriously:

"President Lin, I want to know, what are your requirements for investing such a large amount of capital?"

"Do you want to interfere with R&D, or do you want us to sign a gambling agreement to guarantee short-term profitability?"

Lin Chen looked at Cai Haoyu, appreciating his caution and focus even more.

"Rest assured, President Cai,"

He spoke slowly.

"I have only one requirement."

Hearing this, Liu Wei and the others' hearts skipped a beat, thinking Lin Chen was about to pose a difficult challenge.

But what they heard was: "Just focus on making the game well, to the absolute best of your ability."

"I will provide the funding, and the R&D decision-making power will remain entirely in your hands."

"I won't interfere, nor will I demand short-term returns."

"I'm not investing for immediate profit; I'm investing in your entrepreneurial philosophy and the future of Genshin Impact."

As soon as these words were spoken, the meeting room fell silent.

Liu Wei, Cai Haoyu, and Luo Yuhao all wore expressions of disbelief.

Every investment institution they had contacted before had either demanded harsh gambling agreements,

requiring profitability within a few years, or demanded the right to appoint executives to interfere with R&D and operations.

Some had even asked them to give up the open-world setting to make more profitable reskinned games.

Lin Chen's terms were simply like a pie falling from the sky—too generous, so generous they couldn't believe it.

Cai Haoyu's eyes grew slightly warm.

Having been engaged in game development for so many years, he had always been holding onto a drive.

He wanted to make a Chinese game that could truly reach the world, but the pressure of funding and outside skepticism had almost made him give up several times.

Lin Chen's trust not only solved the funding problem but also gave him the confidence to persevere.

"President Lin, why do you believe in us so much?"

Cai Haoyu's voice was a bit raspy.

"Because I see your persistence and your ambition."

Lin Chen looked at the three of them, his tone sincere.

"The current game market is too impetuous. Everyone is pursuing quick monetization, and very few people are willing to settle down and spend several years making a high-quality game."

"You're different. You're willing to compromise for quality and persist for your dreams. That makes you worth my investment."

"I believe that as long as you have a free hand, Genshin Impact will definitely blow up the market, and miHoYo will certainly become an industry giant."

Liu Wei took a deep breath, suppressed his excitement, walked quickly to Lin Chen's side, and shook his hand firmly.

"President Lin, thank you!"

"Thank you for your trust!"

"We will definitely not let you down. We will make Genshin Impact well and live up to your expectations!"

Cai Haoyu and Luo Yuhao also walked over, firm expressions on their faces.

Cai Haoyu said:

"President Lin, please rest assured. We will use every cent on R&D without wasting any, and we will definitely deliver a satisfactory result."

"Good, I believe in you."

Lin Chen smiled and took two already prepared equity agreements from his briefcase, pushing them in front of the three men.

"This is the agreement I've drafted. Take a look. The terms are very simple, without any harsh restrictions,"

"only the equity arrangements and the funding injection details."

"If there are no problems, we can sign them today."