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"Besides, Fanxing has focused all its energy on commercial blockbusters this year. Asking them to work on independent games would probably be superfluous and not a big success."
Dean Zhang also frowned after hearing this.
Is this just looking for trouble?
Chapter 182 [Don’t Talk Casualy]
"What do you mean?"
Professor Jiang was talking on the phone with Gu Qingshi when suddenly a very loud noise came from the phone, which scared Professor Jiang so much that he turned on the mute function.
However, even though he was quick-eyed and quick-handed, everyone, including the professor from another school, was immediately attracted by the sudden sound.
Dean Zhang was even more stunned.
If he heard correctly, this should be Gu Qingshi.
Professor Jiang didn't expect Gu Qingshi to come out like this, so he laughed and said, "I was just watching videos, watching videos."
The young professor from another school frowned and spoke in a not very friendly voice.
"I have always believed that as a commercial game manufacturer, Fanxing should not touch the pure land of independent games." The professor made such a bold statement.
"I don't deny the originality and excellence of their Battlefield and Baldur's Gate games, but when it comes to independent games, Gu Qingshi's design ideas are actually wrong. Games are an art form, and we should pay attention to the artistry of the game. If we focus on playability, we are making a big mistake!"
As soon as these words were spoken, many people disagreed.
Several professors from the University of Tokyo also frowned. One of them said, "My colleague, isn't what you said a bit biased?"
"You can eat whatever you want, but you can't say whatever you want."
The professor from another school laughed and then asked confidently: "If music is not about art, it is just a piece of cliché; if painting is not about art, it is just a waste of work; a lot of art forms all emphasize artistry, but games don't. Don't you think games are not the ninth art?"
"I didn't mean that!"
The professor from the University of Tokyo was extremely angry after hearing this man's nonsense and sophistry.
The professor from another school burst out laughing and asked, "What do you want to say?"
This man is very aggressive in his words. Even after he made others shut up, he still didn't give up.
"Eastern University has a long history and a strong foundation, and Dean Zhang is also well-known. This professor is so protective of a student. I'm afraid it's not good for the reputation of Eastern University, right?"
In an instant, the professor from the University of Tokyo who had spoken fell silent.
Isn't this just a pure personal attack? It's just short of saying that you, an old bastard, have a vested interest in Gu Qingshi. So stop barking like a dog here.
How can there be such slanderous things?
Several people from Dongda University present were also shocked. They had never seen someone so sharp-tongued and merciless.
Most of them are designers and developers in the office. They are not qualified to be trolls and were defeated by the professor from another school after just a few words.
Dean Zhang asked someone and found out that the man's name was Zhou Fulin.
He is an associate professor of electronic game design art at Tianjin University. He is only 35 years old and has made great achievements in the field of independent games abroad. In recent years, he has been teaching at Tianjin University's EU campus. During his tenure, he also served as a gold medal design consultant for several foreign studios.
Young, returned from overseas, independent game, consultant, these four buffs added together made Dean Zhang blush.
It seems that this is a stinky overseas guy who came back to China to make trouble...
As we all know, the academic world is like a mahjong table. Those who are capable accumulate big cards, while those who are incompetent only play one and nine. If you can't play the Nine Lotus Lanterns, Four Dark Engravings, Single Rider, National Scholar, and Thirteen Sides, how can you not play the Strongest?
If you do more frauds, your fame will naturally rise.
For example, Mr. Bertrand Arthur William Russell, Mr. Friedrich Wilhelm Nietzsche, Mr. Wolfgang Pauli, and even domestic literary masters Mr. Lu Xun and Mr. Zhang Taiyan, are all good at provoking and arguing with each other.
There is really no good way to deal with such people. The more you fight back, the more rampant they will become - because that's why scammers do this.
Dean Zhang had no intention of exonerating Professor Zhou, but he had seen a lot of this...
Everyone just had to accept it with a pinch of their nose.
Dean Zhang winked at Professor Zhou and hinted, "That's enough."
But Zhou Fulin completely ignored it.
He was still talking there, and his words were not easy.
But not long after, a voice interrupted him.
Gu Qingshi listened to Zhou Fulin's debate with the scholars and wanted to argue with him, but Professor Jiang avoided the argument and refused to turn off the mute button to protect the ship. Gu Qingshi was so angry that she had no choice but to call Dean Zhang.
Before Dean Zhang walked to the corridor outside the door to answer the phone, Gu Qingshi's clear voice resounded directly in the conference room.
"Old Zhang, don't mute me, or I will drop out of school immediately!"
Suddenly, the whole audience was silent for a moment.
Dean Zhang was also stunned. He wanted to turn off his phone immediately to stop Gu Qingshi from messing around. But he was afraid that Gu Qingshi would really get angry and go through the withdrawal procedures. He didn't know what to do and had to let Gu Qingshi speak.
Gu Qingshi's voice was calm, even with a hint of laughter, "May I ask which gentleman here said that games must pursue artistry?"
This time Zhou Fulin stopped talking.
He didn't know who was on the phone, but seeing Dean Zhang's dilemma, he felt it was better to be cautious.
However, after showing off, there was no way he could run away. Zhou Fulin wanted to be invisible, but his colleagues around him all locked their eyes on him, causing him to break out in a cold sweat.
Being stared at by a group of people, he really had to admit, "I am Zhou Fulin from Tianjing University. Does this friend have any opinion on my point of view?"
Gu Qingshi laughed and said, "I don't dare to have an opinion on you. But I want to ask you, do you think Fanxing is incapable of making an independent game?"
Zhou Fulin breathed a sigh of relief.
He thought he was here to cause trouble for him. It turned out that he just wanted to ask a question.
Zhou Fulin looked down on Fanxing a little. Coupled with his previous disparagement and prejudice against Fanxing, it was too late to turn back now. He had to go all the way.
He said: "I don't dare to be a big boss, but I think that today's Fanxing is no longer the Fanxing of the past. If a game studio wants to become bigger and stronger, it must consider reducing costs and pursuing commercialization. I have seen their previous Brave Heart, which is very good, but the subsequent games, such as Battlefield, are all splendid but rotten inside!"
"That kind of game is useless for exploring the field of art! Exciting graphics and shooting feel will only lead players into the abyss of fragmented entertainment and vulgar experience. Baldur's Gate is also unable to escape this problem."
Zhou Fulin was talking about Fanxing's problems on his own, with a bit of pride on his face.
However, at this moment, Gu Qingshi's voice interrupted him.
"So you think it's wrong to make games based on the criterion of 'fun'?"
Zhou Fulin was shocked when he heard this. He did not speak immediately as before. Instead, he thought for a while and said, "Fun is important, and art is also important. But art cannot give in to the low level of aesthetic education of players."
Gu Qingshi asked again: "What do you think about letting Gu Qingshi participate in the competition to test her true ability?"
Gu Qingshi reminded him again, be careful that she would really come out and slap him in the face.
Zhou Fulin naturally heard the temptation and warning in Gu Qingshi's voice. Although Zhou Fulin was not sure of the other party's identity, he was not panicked at all.
Because he had done his homework before he decided to touch Fanxing. He knew that Fanxing was facing two major difficulties. One was the follow-up development of Baldur's Gate, and the other was the announcement of the game of the Linlang Project.
The former will mobilize a large number of Fanxing manpower, while the Linlang Project is a large project that will make Gu Qingshi too busy to handle it.
Even though he was using every possible vocabulary to speak to Fanxing and Gu Qingshi in the lecture hall, Zhou Fulin knew exactly what was going on.
This is a discussion within the academic community, freedom of speech.
These professors can't do anything to him, at most they can just talk nonsense. And if this matter really gets to Fanxing, it doesn't matter.
Boss Fanxing has a big family and is overwhelmed by making money every day. I heard that the first product of the Linlang Project, "Asian Truck Simulator", also failed, so it is even more impossible for Gu Qingshi to have the leisure to cause trouble for him.
It was precisely because of this that Zhou Fulin dared to boldly sue Gu Qingshi.
Zhou Fulin said in a calm voice, smiling: "The school hosts the competition to select talents. The purpose is of course to give capable students more opportunities. Gu Qingshi has the support of Fanxing, so she already has the ability and resources. If she really comes to participate in the competition, let alone not winning the prize, what if she wins the prize? Wouldn't that just take away other students' resources? This is also not in line with the purpose of the Binary Award..."
"So, I think it's better for Gu Qingshi not to participate in the competition."
Professor Zhou spoke calmly, which made Dean Zhang and others very angry.
Gu Qingshi smiled.
Smile a lot.
You want to swindle Fanxing, but you don't want to be retaliated against. You have a pretty big heart, Professor Zhou?
Gu Qingshi agreed: "I also think it's better not to participate."
Professor Zhou smiled and nodded, indicating that you have a point.
But before he could finish laughing, Gu Qingshi suddenly said, "I have a good idea. It won't take up other students' channels and resources, and we can also compare our strengths and weaknesses. What do you think?"
Zhou Fulin smiled at first and wanted to refuse, but the more he listened to Gu Qingshi's tone, the more he felt something was wrong. He felt a pang in his heart and asked, "Who are you?"
"Nice to meet you, Gu Qingshi."
Chapter 183 [Did you encounter something funny too? ]
Zhou Fulin was a little panicked.
If I had to describe it in some way, it would probably be: "As an Asian, I was trying to be politically correct in A-Mei-Rika, but ended up running into Lala, a black, half-Indian, transgender vegetarian and animal rights activist."
He just wanted to make some fun of it, but he never thought that Gu Qingshi would actually respond.
To be honest, if Zhou Fulin could restrain himself a little, Gu Qingshi wouldn't mind. But seeing his arrogant look, Gu Qingshi couldn't help but punch him.
Karma, good fortune and misfortune have their own doors. Touching a porcelain plate is not shameful. If you are afraid, don't do it. If you do it, don't be afraid.
Since Zhou Fulin asked the question sincerely, she would be merciful and come out to fight him to see who was better.
Dean Zhang held the phone, feeling helpless, but he also knew that he couldn't persuade Gu Qingshi, so he could only let Gu Qingshi and Zhou Fulin continue to communicate remotely.
"You also said that it's not appropriate for me to participate in the competition. Then let's change the track. I will guide other students, not join the competition, and not enjoy any benefits. How do you think?"
Zhou Fulin was completely panicked. His whole body was trembling and weakening due to Gu Qingshi's sudden request. Only his mouth could help him.
He forced himself to remain calm and retorted, "Student Gu Qingshi, what's the difference between what you did and participating in the competition yourself? It's nothing more than you chose someone to compete in your place! Isn't that still occupying the channels and resources that others should have?"
Gu Qingshi found it funny and asked curiously, "But I didn't take away anyone's resources. And I don't think I'm good at independent games. But what you meant was, why are you so confident that I can win the award?"
Zhou Fulin was in distress.
He was in a hurry and didn't think before he spoke. What Gu Qingshi said was indeed correct. He was sure that Gu Qingshi had occupied resources that she shouldn't have occupied. The implication was that Gu Qingshi would definitely win the award!
Gu Qingshi teased, "This contradicts what you said before."