Chapter 164: Assistant (System Content!!! Proceed with Caution!!!)

"System Old Deng!"

Lin Qingshan couldn't care less about the screen in front of him where Adam Smasher had just been blown up. He shouted loudly.

In recent days, the game *Cyberpunk 2077* had been released, and he had spent some time appreciating the game he had helped create.

Indeed, the completion level was very high, and there were no inexplicable bugs to affect the gameplay.

*Cyberpunk 2077* had always been a game of excellent quality, provided it didn't have too many bugs.

So, after the release of *Cyberpunk 2077*, it received continuous praise from players.

In just one week after its launch, the game had sold 13 million copies, essentially guaranteeing its success.

Moreover, thanks to Lin Qingshan's involvement, the development cost of *Cyberpunk 2077* was not as high as one might expect.

Since he only needed pure profit, and the engine was self-developed by him and Wang Weijie's team, the salaries for the technical staff like Wang Weijie were not as high as those of top developers abroad.

All in all, the development and marketing costs of *Cyberpunk 2077* amounted to only about 570 million.

Considering this, the game would soon recoup its costs and start turning a profit.

At that time, Lin Qingshan would have another significant source of income.

But now, he was no longer concerned about that. What he cared about was...

In an instant, a virtual page that only he could see appeared in front of him.

**[Host: Lin Qingshan]**

**[Abilities: Hard Drive Memory (Diamond)... Drawing Kaleidoscope (Master), Game Creator (Master), My Appearance is Unremarkable (Platinum), Legendary Musician (Diamond), Finishing Touch (Master)...]**

**[Points: 1,739,000]**

**[Current Tasks-**

**- Renowned: Create any type of work that receives praise from one million people. Current progress: 1,000,000/1,000,000 (Completed)**

**- Worthy of Praise: Create any type of work that receives praise from five million people. Current progress: 1,989,651/5,000,000 (Two million points)**

**- All the Rage ②: Create a second work of any type that receives praise from one hundred thousand people. Current progress: 100,000/100,000 (Completed)**

**- Full House of Applause ③: Create a second work of any type that receives praise from ten thousand people. Current progress: 10,000/10,000 (Completed)**

**- Overwhelming ③: Create a second work of any type that receives praise from fifty thousand people. Current progress: 50,000/50,000 (Completed)**

**- All the Rage ③: Create a third work related to existentialism that receives praise from one hundred thousand people. Current progress: 100,000/100,000 (Completed)**

**- At Its Peak ③: Create a work related to existentialism that receives praise from five hundred thousand people. Current progress: 100,359/500,000 (500,000 points)**

**- Fame and Fortune: Make five hundred thousand people know your name and leave a deep impression on them. Current progress: 500,000/500,000 (Completed)**

**- Resonating Fame: Make one million people know your name and leave a deep impression on them. Current progress: 872,323/1,000,000 (50,000 points)**

**- Born Talented: Showcase your talent and change the world!**

**- Depending on the level of change, different stages of rewards will be granted! (First Stage: Ability to Be Extremely Lucky, Granted... Fifth Stage: Physics Excalibur, Granted... Sixth Stage: Finishing Touch (Master), Seventh Stage In Progress...)**]

"One million seven hundred thirty-nine thousand points!"

Lin Qingshan's eyes were full of excitement, "Wow, wow, wow! That's a huge amount!"

Indeed, animation is much easier to break out and become popular. Over the past two weeks, due to the successful broadcast of the *Edgerunners* animation, his task progress had skyrocketed!

And since this world's internet wasn't as fast-developing, and the overseas market hadn't been released yet, the heat of *Edgerunners* hadn't reached its peak!

When that peak is reached, he should be able to finally see that... ultimate task that System Old Deng mentioned last time!

Currently, with the animation and game of *Edgerunners* making a strong impact, the original work of *Edgerunners* had also gained a lot of fame.

At least, combining both the domestic and overseas markets, there should be an audience of about one hundred million.

Next, it would depend on Chris Nolan's *Edgerunners* movie production and its release, leveraging the film to push towards the final task.

Honestly, Lin Qingshan was a bit worried.

After all, hearing that the ultimate task involved half a billion people made it sound incredibly challenging.

Now, all he could do was place his trust in Christopher Nolan.

After all, in his previous life, he was a fan of Nolan, so he certainly had confidence in him.

At that moment, the doorbell suddenly rang.

"Ding Dong—"

"I'm coming."

Lin Qingshan put away the system and ran to open the door.

"Stepmei?"

Yes, it was Ito Stepmei.

"Mr. Qingshan, sorry to bother you."

Ito Stepmei quickly walked in, clearly very familiar with Lin Qingshan by now.

"Is there something wrong? Work-related?"

Lin Qingshan poured a glass of orange juice for Ito Stepmei and asked curiously.

Ito Stepmei usually worked during this time.

So coming to see him during working hours was generally about official business.

That's why he asked.

[Translator: sauron]

"Yes, the company plans to hold another *Edgerunners* signing event in two weeks."

Ito Stepmei said, "So I came to inform you, Mr. Qingshan. If you don't have time and want to decline, that's fine too."

"That's okay."

Lin Qingshan said nonchalantly, "I'm fine right now, you see, I'm so free I'm playing games."

With the recent rise of *Edgerunners* due to the animation, it was only natural that the manga company would seize the opportunity to hold another signing event.

He didn't mind such commercial activities.

After all, it's an opportunity to interact with his manga fans, so why resist?

"In fact..."

Ito Stepmei hesitated for a moment but then continued, "The company has heard about your current situation, Mr. Qingshan, so they have a suggestion... Would you like to hear it?"

"What suggestion?"

Lin Qingshan asked curiously.

"Would Mr. Qingshan like to hire an assistant or something?"

Ito Stepmei said seriously, "Many successful manga artists hire assistants to help them complete their work."

"Mr. Qingshan, now that you're a very successful manga artist, you could consider hiring one or two assistants to help with your daily work."

"Huh?"

Lin Qingshan scratched his head.

Whether in his previous life or after crossing into this world, he had always been self-taught—a manga artist who hadn't received professional training.

So he had no concept of manga assistants.

However... hiring an assistant would indeed save a lot of time and effort.

So he tentatively said, "How about... I try hiring an assistant?"

(End of Chapter)

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