In 2002, having just gone through the internet winter, domestic internet companies were struggling, fighting for survival, but game companies were thriving, especially Shanda.
With the game The Legend of Mir, Chen Tianqiao directly became the richest man in China in 2004.
You tell me if games are profitable.
In later years, Tencent, relying on games, became one of the most profitable internet companies.
After thinking about this, Lin Hao returned to his bedroom to sleep, and when he woke up, it was already afternoon.
"Mr. Lin, what do you need?" Kim Soo-ah bowed and said.
"Get me something to eat, no kimchi or barbecue, preferably Chinese food, thank you."
"Okay, Mr. Lin, please wait a moment." Kim Soo-ah kept smiling, but her heart was already furiously complaining about Lin Hao.
"Siba, he doesn't eat such good things as kimchi, what Chinese food does he eat? I thought he was handsome before, but he has no taste at all."
Lin Hao naturally didn't know what Kim Soo-ah was thinking, nor did he want to know.
Soon, the hotel service staff delivered the meal.
"Mr. Lin, this Chinese food was made by the hotel's Chinese chef.
Please try it and see if it suits your taste," Kim Soo-ah introduced.
Lin Hao tasted it and the flavor was indeed good, so he immediately started eating heartily.
While he was eating, Yang Qian'er and the other four, along with Shen Yuxuan, came over.
"Lin Shao, Webzen was established in 2000.
Last year, their company's developed game, Miracle MU, became a huge hit and was selected as the 'Best Online Game' by several official authoritative game organizations in South Korea.
At the South Korea Game Exhibition in the same year, it was selected as the most popular online game."
Lin Hao listened to Yang Qian'er's report while eating.
"Any other information?"
"According to our understanding, a company in China called The9 is already in talks with Webzen about the agency of Miracle MU, but the terms have not been agreed upon yet."
"Send Webzen a formal business letter stating that we are very interested in their company's Miracle MU and want to visit their company tomorrow."
"Okay, Lin Shao."
In his previous life, The9 officially became the agent for Miracle MU around July.
The exact time is unclear, but it's probably around this time, and Lin Hao doesn't plan to wait.
Lin Hao had no psychological burden about cutting off The9.
The boss of The9, Zhu Jun, had no ideals or ambitions at all.
In his previous life, he first became the agent for Miracle MU and made a fortune, and later became the agent for World of Warcraft, showing off his wealth online like crazy.
He made so much money but never thought about developing games independently.
Later, when the agency games didn't perform well, The9 gradually became silent.
Kim Soo-ah had been standing by the side, listening to Lin Hao and the others talk, but she couldn't understand at all.
Lin Hao and the others were speaking Chinese.
"Miss Jin, please prepare 3 cars for me early tomorrow morning.
I have a business meeting to attend," Lin Hao said to Kim Soo-ah in English.
"Okay, Mr. Lin."
Hearing Lin Hao's words, Kim Soo-ah guessed that what Lin Hao and the others were just talking about was this.
Inside Webzen, a few founders were sitting together, discussing intensely.
"Why don't we agree to The9's terms?"
"Siba, they are offering too little, I cannot agree."
"But the company's account is almost out of money."
"We still can't just agree like this, we need to fight for more."
Who would have thought that Webzen, which was booming with Miracle MU last year, is now almost unable to operate?
This is actually quite normal in South Korea.
The competition in the South Korean game industry is fierce, with countless games released every day.
Games that were very popular before might quickly be replaced by other games.
The Miracle MU they developed last year was very popular and was even voted the most popular online game.
They made a lot of money at that time, but this year it has been getting worse and worse, with a large number of players leaving.
Just then, a Chinese company came knocking, saying they wanted to be the agent for their company's Miracle MU.
This gave them hope.
The garbage game The Legend of Mir became a huge hit in China after being represented by a Chinese company.
Miracle MU, regardless of graphics, gameplay, or character models, completely surpassed Legend and would definitely also be a huge hit in China.
This made them extremely excited, and they immediately made an exorbitant offer with a high percentage of revenue sharing.
However, The9 was only willing to offer 1 million us dollars.
One should know that the agency fee for Legend was only 600,000 us dollars.
The9 felt they had already offered a very high price, and the negotiations between the two sides immediately stalled.
After several rounds of negotiation, both sides made some concessions.
The agency fee was raised to 2 million us dollars, but there was still a disagreement on the revenue sharing.
Webzen wanted 50%, while The9 was only willing to give 20%.
The two sides have been in a deadlock until now, with no result.
While the two founders were talking, a company employee knocked and came in.
"Boss, the company just received a business letter.
A company called Langchao Technology is interested in our company's Miracle MU and wants to visit the company tomorrow."
"Really? That's great!
Immediately reply to the other party, warmly welcoming them to visit the company."
"What about The9?"
"Stall them first.
See which side offers a higher price, and then we can make them bid against each other.
Anyway, the beneficiary is us."
"Then let's do that."
Early the next morning, Lin Hao, accompanied by Shen Yuxuan, Yang Qian'er, and others, arrived at Webzen in the cars provided by the hotel.
The company bosses, Li Junxiu and technical director Kim Tae-woo, were already waiting at the company entrance early.
At 9 AM, 3 luxury cars stopped at the company entrance.
First, 4 bodyguards in black suits got out, then 3 people in formal attire, and finally, from the middle car, two women in business attire got out.
They were much better looking than those girl groups.
It wasn't until Lin Hao got out that they knew the main person had arrived.
With Lin Hao's appearance, they thought a chaebol's son had come.
The two didn't dare to neglect and quickly stepped forward, saying a lot of bird language.
Lin Hao didn't understand either.
Fortunately, Shen Yuxuan translated their words in time, which were nothing more than welcome and great honor.
Seeing Shen Yuxuan translating, the two realized that Lin Hao was not South Korean.
He sounded like a Chinese person, but no matter which country he was from, as long as he could bring them benefits, they didn't care.
"Thank you for your warm welcome.
You can call me Lin Hao.
Can we visit the company first?" Lin Hao spoke, and Shen Yuxuan translated his words.
"Of course, Mr. Lin, this way please." Li Junxiu made a gesture, and Lin Hao walked ahead without hesitation.
The company wasn't very large, with nothing much to visit.
There were probably only dozens of employees.
Lin Hao went straight to the point, "I want to acquire Miracle MU.
The price is 20 million us dollars.
If you agree, we can sign the contract immediately, and the money can be in your accounts today."