Chapter 140: Game Beta Testing and *Flame Fist* Release
Chapter 140: Game Beta Testing and *Flame Fist* Release
"Hello, this is Zhou Wenwei."
Zhou Wenwei, feeling drowsy at work, picked up a call from an unfamiliar number.
"Hello, is this the user 'Engineering Male College Student'?"
A formal voice, resembling customer service, came from the other end.
Hearing his online nickname, Zhou Wenwei was momentarily puzzled. "Yes, this is him."
"We're from the Manjie Culture official website's customer service. We noticed your comment on the *Chainsaw Man* official post half a month ago, and you've been selected."
The customer service representative continued patiently, "In addition to receiving a keychain of *Edge Walker* merchandise, you've also won a beta testing opportunity for *Cyberpunk 2077*..."
"Could you please tell us your current address? Are you available next Sunday at 10 AM to come to Guangsu Game Development Company on Huanke Road, Pudong New Area, Magic City?"
Since Zhou Wenwei worked in Magic City, he was thrilled to hear this.
"Yes, yes, yes! I work in Magic City, so getting there will be quick!"
He quickly agreed, not caring whether this was a scam or not, fearing that this chance might slip away.
"Great… I'll contact the courier now to deliver the related merchandise and beta testing qualification certificate. Please present this certificate at Guangsu Game Development Company to experience the game."
The customer service representative said, "Please provide your delivery address and contact information. It should arrive by this weekend at the latest. Some remote areas may be delayed by two to three days..."
Zhou Wenwei immediately gave his address and contact details.
Afterward, he looked at the monotonous code on his screen, suddenly filled with enthusiasm.
Just thinking about experiencing *Cyberpunk 2077* next weekend made him more energetic in his work, his fingers tapping away on the keyboard with renewed vigor!
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Meanwhile, the completion of the *Edge Walker* animation seemed to trigger a series of events.
Not only was *Cyberpunk 2077* preparing for its beta test and planning to launch alongside the animation, but Lin Qingshan had also finished the preliminary work for the release of *Flame Fist*.
However, as a gift to the fans, *Flame Fist* did not need to be released alongside the animation or game; instead, it was directly...
Lin Qingshan recorded a video at home, holding the first volume of *Flame Fist*, featuring the protagonist Agni with a burning face on the cover.
As the recording prompt sounded, he addressed the camera, "Hello, everyone. I'm Lin Qingshan, the manga author of *Cyberpunk 2077: Edge Walker* and *Chainsaw Man*."
"Next, I have a special gift for you."
"A brand-new manga work—*Flame Fist*!"
"This *Flame Fist* will be released in volume format, and I hope you'll enjoy this work."
"Since this is a gift to you all, I've selected ten thousand copies of *Flame Fist* to be given away through a lottery."
"You can participate in the lottery by commenting on my Weibo or on the Manjie official website."
"Leave a comment below to enter the draw; it's first-come, first-served."
"Thank you for your support, and I hope you'll like *Flame Fist*!"
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After recording the video and ensuring there were no issues, Lin Qingshan posted it on Weibo and sent it to the Manjie website operators to create an official post.
This was his gift to the manga fans: ten thousand free copies of *Flame Fist*.
Though the value of these volumes amounted to several million, he was giving them away for free—a truly generous act.
However, it wasn't actually purchased at the market price. Lin Qingshan only paid Manjie ten thousand yuan, a minimal cost compared to the publisher's pricing.
Soon, the video appeared on Weibo and the Manjie official website.
It sparked widespread curiosity.
Fan Siwei was among those intrigued. After browsing posts on the Manjie website, he came across this video.
Seeing Lin Qingshan holding the *Flame Fist* volume, he was curious.
"*Flame Fist*... a volume?"
Though he hadn't heard of *Flame Fist*, it was Lin Qingshan's work.
As the creator of *Cyberpunk 2077: Edge Walker* and *Chainsaw Man*, Lin Qingshan's new work attracted considerable attention.
This was the effect of fame.
"First-come, first-served?"
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Fan Siwei decided not to hesitate. Even though he wasn't sure about the quality of *Flame Fist*, free stuff was always the best.
He immediately commented, "Pick me, pick me!"
The video quickly garnered hundreds of comments, reaching over a thousand in just half an hour!
But that didn't matter, as Fan Siwei had already left his comment.
Soon, he received contact information from Manjie's official staff.
The *Flame Fist* volumes... were really on their way!
Fan Siwei happily provided his current address and phone number to the official staff and awaited the arrival of his *Flame Fist* volumes.
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On Friday, in Lin'an.
"Hello, we have your package. Could you come downstairs to pick it up?"
Fan Siwei answered his phone, hearing the courier's voice.
"Sure, I'll be right down!"
Excited, he hung up and rushed downstairs.
When he reached the ground floor, the courier was waiting with a tricycle.
"Mr. Fan Siwei, right?"
"Yes, that's me."
Fan Siwei said, "Where's my package?"
"Right here..."
The courier handed over a thick stack of packages. "These are books, quite heavy."
"Yes, they are books—manga volumes."
After signing, Fan Siwei carried the package upstairs.
Eight manga volumes were indeed heavy, but he managed to get them upstairs successfully.
Eagerly, he opened the package and saw eight volumes of manga.
He was thrilled, especially since he got them for free through a lottery.
No matter how *Flame Fist* turned out, he was determined to read the manga cover to cover!
"Alright, I'll start with one now and take my time with the rest later."
Fan Siwei lay down on his bed with the first volume of *Flame Fist*, ready to dive into reading.
**(End of Chapter)**