Ten Thousand Soul Banner: Deceased, do you have any unfulfilled wishes?
Chapter 119 Dreaming

Chapter 119: Chapter 119 Dreaming

Sure enough, after learning about the incident, Tian Yunrui didn’t ask for any reasons before gripping Li Kang’s neck and punching him twice, causing him to howl in pain and repeatedly beg for mercy.

Of course, Tian Yunrui wasn’t truly hitting him, and Li Kang’s howling was exaggerated on purpose.

But it did amuse everyone in the operations department, eliciting a round of hearty laughter.

This is why Shen Siyuan likes his current work environment; the people aren’t too scheming. Although there might be some small frictions at work, everyone usually forgets about it quickly and doesn’t hold grudges.

When it comes to work, there are essentially two things one looks for: money and comfort.

You’ve got to have at least one; if you have neither, then it’s best to leave as soon as possible.

Not long after he had started working, Zhou Zhengdao sent him an APK file.

"New demo, try running it when you have time in the morning."

It seems he understood Shen Siyuan well, knowing that aside from Mondays, Shen is usually free on weekdays.

Shen Siyuan installed the package on an emulator and blatantly started playing.

That’s the nice thing about game companies; no one cares what games you play.

The optimized game, with far fewer bugs and a more pleasing aesthetic, was a joy to behold.

The fishes’ sizes were uniformly adjusted, no longer giving off a messy, clumped together feeling.

The UI became more rounded and translucent, offering the impression of a jelly-like shimmer.

In addition, they added motion effects, the Tyndall effect, shadow processing, layers, etc. In short, the details were handled quite impeccably.

Shen Siyuan couldn’t help but admire the fact that Zhou Zhengdao was really impressive; in just a span of two weeks, he managed to produce a fishing game with such a level of completion, showing that his skills weren’t limited to programming but also included strong organizational abilities.

Although the fishing game we see may seem simple, its underlying logic is extensive and requires a lot of consideration.

And the art department didn’t make a mistake either; Li Qunfang really did a great job. Even though the fish materials came from the internet, she applied a consistent style, making each fish cute and interesting, presenting an overall sense of childhood whimsy which was very eye-catching.

This is very important; for a game, the first impression is crucial, just like in blind dating. The attractiveness of the date is important, if you don’t like what you see at first glance, there’s usually no future because who has the time to dig deeper? Even the best games won’t be played if they are not appealing at first glance.

While Shen Siyuan was "busy" with work on the one hand, Ruan Hongzhuang was equally busy on the other.

However, unlike the leisurely Shen Siyuan, she sat in her large office, upright in her chair, ceaselessly flipping through documents and signing her name.

Sometimes, she would also need to jot down some notes with a pen.

Her aloof and serene face was highly focused.

"Take a break, have a cup of coffee."

Jiang Taoshi came in with a coffee and placed it on the desk.

Ruan Hongzhuang hummed in acknowledgment without lifting her head.

A few minutes passed before she noticed that Jiang Taoshi hadn’t left and was sitting across from her.

Ruan Hongzhuang picked up the coffee next to her and sipped lightly, asking with puzzlement, "Do you need something?"

"Can’t I come to see you if there’s no matter?"

"It’s working hours now, take your attitude seriously," Ruan Hongzhuang said sternly.

But the laughter in her eyes could not be hidden.

She was just saying it; given their relationship, how could they possibly care about these details?

Jiang Taoshi naturally didn’t mind what she said either, leaning forward, resting her head on her hands on the desk, with her back and hips curving perfectly.

"Ruan Ruan, you’ve changed a lot."

"Really? For the better, or for worse?" Ruan Hongzhuang raised her eyebrows lightly.

"You’ve become more flirtatious," said Jiang Taoshi.

She really dares to say anything.

Upon hearing this, Ruan Hongzhuang’s brows furrowed instantly, she put down her coffee with a thud, and glared at Jiang Taoshi.

"Do you have nothing to do? Are you that idle?"

"Hehe, did you get angry when I said that?" Jiang Taoshi was not at all afraid of her.

Just as Ruan Hongzhuang understood her, she understood Ruan Hongzhuang just the same.

"I think you’re just too idle," Ruan Hongzhuang said helplessly, seeing her unresponsive attitude.

"Don’t rush, I’m not talking nonsense," Jiang Taoshi said.

Ruan Hongzhuang picked up her coffee again and looked at her, waiting for an explanation.

"Look at you, ever since you met that Mr. Shen, you’ve had the spring breeze in your brows every day."

Hearing this, Ruan Hongzhuang subconsciously reached to touch the corners of her brows, then realized and said coldly, "That’s rude, his name is Shen Siyuan, you should address him by his name."

"Address him by his name~"

Jiang Taoshi pouted, rolled her eyes, swayed her body, and made an exaggerated face.

Ruan Hongzhuang almost sprayed out her coffee from being amused by her.

"Really, out with the old and in with the new. Now whenever you have time, you go on dates and forget me completely, it hurts my heart so much..."

Jiang Taoshi said, placing her hand on her chest, then realizing she was covering her right breast, quickly switched to another spot.

"Tell me, is there something?"

"Hehe, only Ruan Ruan gets me."

Hearing this, Jiang Taoshi immediately put on a sycophantic face, looking to curry favor.

"Did you get an invitation to the Spring/Summer International Fashion Week? Can you take me with you?"

"Just this?"

Jiang Taoshi nodded repeatedly, looking obedient.

"But I’m not planning on attending."

"Why?"

Jiang Taoshi’s eyes widened, letting out a wail.

Ruan Hongzhuang didn’t explain but said, "If you really want to go, I’ll give you the invitation, and you can attend on my behalf."

"Wow, Ruan Ruan, you’re the best." Jiang Taoshi stood up excitedly upon hearing this.

But Ruan Hongzhuang looked at her and said very seriously, "Have you decided, are you ready to start your own clothing brand?"

"Not at all."

Once Ruan Hongzhuang said this, Jiang Taoshi, previously full of enthusiasm, deflated like a balloon and sat back down.

Despite her usual lazy demeanor, Jiang Taoshi had her own dream, which was to create her own clothing brand with her own designs.

But her dream had always remained at the stage of just thinking, never taking action.

Because she knew her own character flaws; she was good at designing, but running a brand was practically impossible for her.

People who can start their own clothing brands are either socialites or big-name celebrities who use their fan base as a breakthrough to open up brand awareness, and clearly, Jiang Taoshi was not that kind of person.

"I’m just going to have a look," Jiang Taoshi said.

She really wanted to realize her dream, but she was completely clueless about the future and had no intentions of making her dream a reality.

This wasn’t at all surprising, as most ordinary people are like this – they keep reality and dreams separate since many lack confidence or the abilities to support their dreams, and can only dream.

"If you really want to do this, I can help you," Ruan Hongzhuang said earnestly.

"Thank you, Ruan Ruan. I’ll let you know once I think it through," Jiang Taoshi said distractedly.

Seeing this, Ruan Hongzhuang felt helpless. It was Jiang Taoshi’s dream; she could only wait for her to figure it out and then help her achieve her dream. If Jiang Taoshi herself didn’t want to, there was no way to help.

"I’m going back to work," Jiang Taoshi said, like a fish that lost its dream, turning to walk away.

But halfway out, she suddenly turned back and said, "You haven’t checked your social media feed, have you?"

"What do you mean?" Ruan Hongzhuang was a bit confused.

"You used to go ten days or even half a month without posting a single thing on social media. Now you post every day and don’t even restrict anyone. Yang Hongwen has even come to me. Think about how you’ll explain it to him."

"Why should I explain it to him?"

Ruan Hongzhuang’s tone was calm, her gaze sharp.

Seeing this, Jiang Taoshi’s heart skipped a beat, knowing that this was when Ruan Hongzhuang was truly angry.