Chapter 47: The Confidence Brought by the System

**Chapter 47: The Confidence Brought by the System

However, why would someone so deeply knowledgeable about game development become a comic artist?

"Brother, were you originally a programmer?" Wang Weijie asked curiously.

"No, I'm just a comic artist..." Lin Qingshan scratched his head.

He didn't have the memories of his predecessor in this life and had no idea what his predecessor did for a living. As for himself, whether in his previous life or this one, he wasn't a programmer. In his previous life, he was an intern lawyer who hadn't even become a full-fledged one. Then, he inexplicably transmigrated here. He still didn't understand the reason for his transmigration.

"Just a comic artist..." Wang Weijie fell silent.

What kind of comic artist could create such a highly finished game?

"Alright, I've shown what I needed to. I've proven that I'm not joking, and you indeed don't meet my requirements," Lin Qingshan said, waving his hand. "So, I won't be accompanying everyone today."

But just then, a voice suddenly called out, "Wait! Teacher Qingshan!"

Everyone turned towards the source of the voice, only to see Liang Zhiyuan standing up, his eyes gleaming with determination as he looked at Lin Qingshan.

"If Teacher Qingshan wants to create a AAA game... then let's make a AAA game!" He smiled at Lin Qingshan, "How about it?"

"Huh?" Lin Qingshan was stunned for a moment and blinked.

"Do you really have the capability? Don't count on me too much. At most, I can help solve specific issues, but the rest will require you to have the corresponding skills," he said, shaking his head.

"Developing a AAA game requires time, money, manpower, and resources—all indispensable. If you lack these, I don't want *Cyberpunk 2077* to turn into garbage."

To know, in his previous life, based on the financial reports CD Projekt Red had released over the years, they had invested around 800 million yuan in developing *Cyberpunk 2077* and its related projects. Moreover, there were rumors that the total cost of the project could be as high as 1.8 billion, which included an eight-year development cycle. Yet, despite the enormous resources poured into its development, *Cyberpunk 2077* was still plagued by quality issues.

While Lin Qingshan could leverage the system's assistance and his clear memories of the game's settings, storyline, and mechanics from his previous life, he might be able to significantly reduce the development costs and time. But even with that reduction, the cost of developing the game wouldn't be less than a tenth of the original amount. Furthermore, Lin Qingshan didn't plan to involve himself too much in the daily development work. He didn't want to go back to being a corporate slave.

Therefore, any partner in the development of *Cyberpunk 2077* had to be very powerful, at least possessing the financial strength and an experienced team. The hints of "insufficient funding" that had come up during the initial discussion about creating a "small game" made Lin Qingshan skeptical of Liang Zhiyuan's capabilities.

Liang Zhiyuan gritted his teeth, his eyes shining with determination, "I believe we have the capability, and I want to make the Republic's first AAA game!"

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With the game demo that Lin Qingshan had just shown, Liang Zhiyuan was convinced that Lin Qingshan was far from ordinary. Having someone of such caliber on board, who knows, they might actually be able to create the Republic's first AAA game?

"I really like *Edgerunners*. Now that I've heard you say this, Teacher Qingshan, I think it's time for a change!"

Looking into Liang Zhiyuan's determined eyes, Lin Qingshan seemed to ponder for a moment. However, the next moment, he shook his head and asked, "Then tell me, how much do you think it costs to develop a AAA game?"

Liang Zhiyuan smiled and replied, "I'm aware that the development cost for AAA games on the market today easily reaches into the billions, or even higher..."

As a young man passionate about games and entertainment, he naturally knew a lot about the development costs of AAA games.

"You know that, but does your company have the funds to invest that much?" Lin Qingshan asked in surprise.

"Our company doesn't, but I do," Liang Zhiyuan said with a smile.

"You do?" Lin Qingshan looked at him in astonishment.

"I have the money to support the development of this AAA game, *Cyberpunk 2077*," Liang Zhiyuan said. "As for the cost, don't worry. Initially, I can invest one billion. If that's not enough, I can add two billion, three billion, or even..." He gritted his teeth, "Even five billion!"

He had made up his mind to pour his entire savings into developing the first AAA game in the history of the Republic. If necessary, he'd even ask his father to invest more! His family was in the real estate business, though he preferred games. And given the booming gaming industry in recent years, his father had tacitly approved of his actions, allowing him to venture into his own business. But if he failed, he'd have to obediently go back and inherit the family business. So, money wasn't something he was too worried about. He was only afraid of failing.

"The technical aspect... our company has a game art department that can create 3D models," Liang Zhiyuan continued with some concern. "The development department has a dozen members with good experience and skills, but they might lack the experience needed for AAA game development."

"Leave that to me," Lin Qingshan shrugged confidently. "Any technical difficulties are not an issue."

He was a man with a system capable of extraordinary feats. Any technical challenge, under the system's miraculous intervention, would be no problem!

Seeing Lin Qingshan's "arrogant" demeanor, Wang Weijie, who understood technology, was somewhat skeptical. "Any technical difficulties are not an issue"—such a statement sounded like boasting. Even the world's top programmers wouldn't be completely confident in solving every technical challenge. But then, remembering the highly polished game demo Lin Qingshan had just presented, he hesitated. What if... Lin Qingshan really was some kind of big shot?

"With Teacher Qingshan on board, this is fantastic!" Liang Zhiyuan was overjoyed. The game Lin Qingshan had just shown had demonstrated very solid skills. That alone was enough for Liang Zhiyuan to place his trust in him.