novelODS Chapter 267 12 Hours of Disconnection
Chapter 267 12 Hours of Disconnection
Yifeng waved his hand:
"It was achieved through everyone's hard work. By the way, Mr. Su, I've already drafted the initial version of the anti-cheating iteration upgrade plan. The core idea is to collaborate deeply with leading hardware manufacturers, especially CPU manufacturers, to lock down cheating opportunities from the ground up. If you have time, I can give you a detailed report later..."
"Hey, I didn't come here today to talk to you about work."
Su Ming waved his hand, then changed the subject, his tone surprisingly gentle:
"I'm here to remind you that you've been working overtime for half a month straight, eating and sleeping at the company every day, and even spending New Year's Eve in the office."
"Health is the foundation of everything; you can't push yourself to the point of exhaustion like this!"
Yi Feng smiled upon hearing this:
"It's okay, I'm still young, I can handle it."
"The anti-cheating system has just been launched, which is the most vulnerable time. I feel at ease staying here. Once it's completely stable, I'll have plenty of time to rest."
"That won't do."
Su Ming put on a stern face and pretended to be angry:
"You need to balance work and rest. Besides, even if you can keep going, what about your colleagues? As the person in charge, you're always stuck in the company. Even if they want to go home, they're too embarrassed to ask."
As soon as he finished speaking, several young employees who had been waiting at the door to listen for any commotion burst into cheers. Even people in the neighboring office area peeked out, their eyes filled with undisguised anticipation.
"President Su really understands us! We've been waiting for you to say that!"
"A balance between work and rest is essential for better work performance!"
Su Ming smiled and raised his hand to quell the noise, making the final decision:
"Alright, I've decided today that no one will work overtime. We'll go out and relax on company money! The project is where it is today because of everyone's hard work, so one more night won't make a difference."
"Great!" Cheers instantly lifted the roof off the office.
Yi Feng was immediately caught in a dilemma.
He wasn't an unreasonable person. Seeing that everyone looked exhausted, he felt bad. He couldn't let down the brothers who had been with him for half a month.
But I couldn't relax. The anti-cheating system had just been launched on a large scale and was not yet fully stable. If I left at this critical juncture and something went wrong, the consequences would be unimaginable.
"President Su, why don't you all go ahead? I'll stay here and keep watch," Yi Feng said carefully. "Once things stabilize, I'll treat everyone to a good time."
"How can that be? If the person who made the greatest contribution doesn't go, what kind of celebration are we having?"
"I know you're very responsible, but the project team doesn't just consist of you. Can't it get going without you for two hours? Don't worry, the sky won't fall."
"Yeah, boss, it's okay. Let's go out and relax together."
"Everyone can see that you're very tired."
With things already said to this extent, and his employees looking at him expectantly, Yi Feng couldn't refuse any longer and could only nod.
"Alright then, let's all go relax."
At 9 p.m., in a private room of a top-tier private restaurant in Shenzhen, glasses clinked and the aroma of wine filled the air.
Su Ming, holding his wine glass, praised him relentlessly, from his technical skills to his management potential, elevating him to the highest esteem.
"Yifeng, I won't be in this position for many more years."
After a few glasses of baijiu, Su Ming patted Yi Feng on the shoulder, looking completely open and honest:
"Of the entire project team, you're the one I have the most faith in. You're technically skilled, driven, and responsible. I'm sure this position will be yours in the future."
"So, you not only need to understand the technology, but also how to lead a team and navigate interpersonal relationships. You need to get out and about more, take on more responsibilities, so that you can handle entire projects in the future, understand?"
Having worked his way up in the corporate world for so many years, Yi Feng had seen it all. He was well aware of Su Ming's empty promises.
With a smile on his face, he held up his wine glass and kept agreeing with the others, unknowingly drinking one glass after another.
"Mr. Su, I really can't drink too much. I have to go to work early tomorrow morning."
Yi Feng put down his wine glass, feeling that he was already a little drunk.
Seeing that Yi Feng was determined not to drink anymore, Su Ming frowned almost imperceptibly.
It seems that gentle persuasion won't work; it's time to activate Plan B.
After several rounds of drinks, it was almost 9 p.m.
Yi Feng got up to say goodbye and return to the company, but Su Ming grabbed him:
"Don't rush off, guys. The second half is all set. Heaven on Earth KTV, top-tier private rooms, song list and drinks all ready. Let's sing a few songs and relax. After working so hard for half a month, we need to let loose and sing a few songs, right?"
Several young employees' eyes lit up instantly, and they all chimed in:
"President Su really understands us! Brother Feng, let's go together! Just a couple of rounds of karaoke and some music, it won't interfere with our work!"
"Yeah, Brother Feng, we haven't been to this Heaven on Earth yet..."
Seeing the eager looks in his brothers' eyes, Yi Feng finally couldn't resist and nodded:
"Okay, then let's sit for a while. It's agreed that I'll only sing two songs, and I have to leave after half an hour."
The group of people walked into the luxuriously decorated, brightly lit KTV.
As soon as he entered the private room, the KTV manager greeted him with a smile, bowing respectfully to Su Ming and saying:
"Mr. Su, the private rooms have been arranged according to your requirements. As per our restaurant's rules, all mobile phones must be left at the front desk for safekeeping when entering the VIP rooms to prevent recording and privacy breaches..."
The manager gave a knowing smile.
Everyone happily handed over their phones, and Yi Feng had no choice but to do the same, instructing them:
"If you get a phone call, you have to let me know."
Yi Feng looked at the phone that the waiter had taken away, feeling a vague unease. The effects of the alcohol were rising in Ke Ke's head, and she was being pushed into a private room by the crowd around her.
The deafening music instantly drowned out all other sounds. The private room was dimly lit, and the smell of alcohol mixed with sweet perfume filled the air.
A stream of young and beautiful girls filed in...
The word "extravagance" is so apt.
Yi Feng felt the effects of the alcohol kicking in, surrounded by a cacophony of sounds and dazzling, psychedelic lights.
He completely cut off contact with the outside world.
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Meanwhile, in a high-end apartment in Shenzhen, Ziying sat on a leather sofa in the living room, her upper body ramrod straight, exuding a sense of suppressed tension.
A lively variety show was playing on TV, the light and shadow flickering on his face, but his eyes were fixed on the personal cell phone on the corner of the table.
Just then, the phone on the corner of the table suddenly vibrated, and the screen lit up with only two words from Su Ming: OK.
A sinister smile instantly appeared on Ziying's lips.
He knew that Yifeng was completely finished this time.
He joined the team at the same time as Yifeng, and both worked their way up from entry-level developers to model manager. In terms of seniority and coding skills, he believed he was no less capable than Yifeng.
But fate played a cruel joke on him: the large-scale battlefield mode he was in charge of initially became a huge hit, but then gradually lost momentum and clearly lacked staying power.
Meanwhile, the Beacon Fire mode, which Yifeng was in charge of, has been making great strides and its popularity has been increasing, eventually becoming the core gameplay that allows Delta Force to compete with League of Legends.
This kid is incredibly lucky!
What drove him even more envious was that Yi Feng had achieved legendary status in this Qinglang operation, becoming the talk of the town.
Even the higher-ups have repeatedly praised him, indicating a limitless future for him.
If he continues down this path, he will forever remain a mere supporting character, watching helplessly as Yi Feng rises to prominence, watching Yi Feng sit idly by, oblivious to his own predicament, his mind filled only with the absurd ideal of "for the players."
What a waste!
But what he coveted was never just a mere title of manager.
What he wants is the endless traffic dividends, the unlimited commercial prospects, and the bottomless gray industry chain behind the "Beacon Fire" model!