46: Can I get a raise in salary?

“To increase fatigue points and gain extra experience, I recharged! Now I’m just waiting for more fatigue points.”

“I bought a year of Black Diamond. I hope it increases my flip-card chances. My Ghost Swordsman still doesn't have a decent weapon.”

“Aoyou Communication? They actually launched a new feature? I must support them!”

“This is like becoming a member of Dungeon & Fighter? Only 30 yuan? That’s a great deal.”

Under this bundled sales approach, the download count for Aoyou Communication surged, exceeding hundreds of thousands in just a few hours.

Besides Black Diamond privileges, Xu Lian introduced corresponding privileges with every game he launched.

As players continuously downloaded their games, everyone hoped to receive various in-game welfare activities.

This way, Aoyou Communication’s user base would slowly build up, and defeating Blue Fox Communications would be just around the corner.

“There are already 200,000 users who have activated Black Diamond so quickly?”

Yu Waner exclaimed in disbelief, looking at the backend data.

“It’s just bundled operation, there might be more tomorrow.”

Xu Lian said casually. He knew that not many players were aware of Aoyou Communication yet, and the Weibo post had just been sent out.

Once more players found out, the software’s download count would truly skyrocket.

“One Black Diamond is 30 yuan, so 200,000 is…”

“Hiss…”

After a brainstorm, Yu Waner straightforwardly said to Xu Lian.

“Are you going to get rich?”

“Probably.”

Xu Lian smiled. This girl was indeed direct.

“Hehe, I had a part in this too, right?”

“Of course, you wrote all the code.”

Xu Lian nodded.

“Then, is there a share for me in all this money?”

Yu Waner looked at Xu Lian with anticipation.

Xu Lian: “……”

What was going on? This girl hadn’t even started working yet and was already thinking about splitting money with the boss.

“If you perform well, you’ll get a bonus at the end of the year.”

Xu Lian still offered some encouragement.

This girl indeed had a talent for computers, and Xu Lian hoped to keep her.

“No share for me?”

Yu Waner felt a bit disappointed. It seemed money wasn’t that easy to earn.

“Sister Yu, no one asks the boss for money as soon as they start.”

Lin Shufen reminded her from the side.

She knew Yu Waner was a young lady from a wealthy family who hadn’t experienced much of the world, so she naturally didn’t understand these rules.

But to ask the boss for a salary and even a share of the profits before even signing a contract was too outrageous.

Fortunately, Xu Lian had a good temper; any other boss would probably have been upset already.

“But when I worked for my sister, she paid me every day.”

Yu Waner said softly.

Lin Shufen was speechless upon hearing this.

Who was her sister? She was a big rich person in Jianghai City, and her own sister at that. Wasn't it natural for her to pay her every day?

Mr. Xu Lian had only just started his company; how could he possibly pay daily?

Besides, the salary here was 70,000 yuan a month, including five social insurances and one housing fund, plus a year-end bonus.

If it weren't for earning a lot from her live streaming, Lin Shufen would have wanted to work here herself.

Xu Lian didn't know what they were talking about, so he asked.

“How do you feel about the company’s conditions in various aspects?”

“Can you increase the salary?”

Yu Waner asked directly.

For her, 70,000 yuan a month really wasn’t enough; it would be gone in a few days.

Lin Shufen simply played dead on the side, saying nothing.

Xu Lian thought about it, neither immediately agreeing nor refusing.

“You can try working here for a few days without signing a contract. If you do well, we can consider raising your salary.”

“Sister, hurry up and agree.”

Lin Shufen secretly nudged Yu Waner with her elbow.

Lin Shufen didn’t want her to miss such a good opportunity.

“Okay.”

Yu Waner agreed.

Without income now, living at Lin Shufen’s house and freeloading, she did feel a bit apologetic.

Although the salary wasn't a lot, it was at least a good job.

“Then thank you, Mr. Xu.”

Lin Shufen said with a smile.

“Not at all, Wan'er is a talented person. I hope you can help me manage the company well.”

Xu Lian smiled faintly.

Hearing this, Yu Waner felt very happy, even a little excitedly short of breath.

After a brief chat, Lin Shufen and Yu Waner were about to leave.

“Remember to come to work tomorrow morning, don’t be late.”

Xu Lian reminded the two as they prepared to take the elevator.

“Got it.”

Yu Waner nodded.

And so, Xu Lian finally found the company’s first Game Designer.

The next morning, the download count for the communication software launched by Aoyou Communication had already surpassed the two-million mark.

Players of Dungeon & Fighter, in order to obtain Black Diamond privileges, all downloaded this new software.

Because of the special benefits and titles of the Black Diamond privileges, many players who hadn't paid attention to these before also started downloading Aoyou Communication.

The download count was still rapidly increasing, showing no signs of slowing down.

Xu Lian’s strategy was very successful; many players chose Aoyou Communication simply for the Black Diamond privileges.

Compared to other chat tools, Aoyou Communication had no superfluous advertisements, and all its users were players of Dungeon & Fighter.

As a result, many players naturally abandoned their old habits and switched to this new communication software.

This level of popularity made Blue Fox Communications uneasy.

Early in the morning, they began holding meetings to discuss countermeasures, figuring out how to deal with this tricky competitor.

If it were a communication software launched by another small company, Blue Fox would completely disregard it, letting them fend for themselves.

But this time was different; the Designer was a famous game developer, making the nature of the situation entirely different.

Currently, Dungeon & Fighter was immensely popular; almost everyone who played games knew about it, with total downloads reaching over 40 million, and its profitability was extremely strong.

What Blue Fox feared most was that this Designer, to promote his new application, launched an event that required installing the software to enjoy certain exclusive in-game benefits.

One could only say this method was indeed brilliant.

Blue Fox Company feared precisely this situation.

Once all users playing Dungeon & Fighter started using Aoyou Communication, this new software would quickly be able to compete on equal terms with them, and might even surpass them later.

To this end, Blue Fox’s executives were as anxious as ants on a hot pan, coming up with many ways to suppress Aoyou Communication.

For example, spreading negative information online to defame its product.

But this suggestion was rejected as soon as it was put forward.

Players of Dungeon & Fighter were very united. Previously, some game manufacturers had hired people to smear them, and as a result, those public relations personnel were cursed to doubt their very existence.

Even worse, the company behind the instigation was also so heavily criticized by netizens that it couldn't lift its head.

Therefore, this time Blue Fox decided to seek help from its backer, the Far East Group.

Although Blue Fox was the largest instant messaging software company in China, its major shareholder was the Far East Group, which owned 80% of its shares.