Chapter 12: Forty Million for All Rights?
While chatting with Chen Xiruo, Huang Feiyang was scrolling through the news. Seeing his own ID photo alongside Chen Xiruo’s and several other high-scoring students’ from the college entrance exam, Huang Feiyang couldn’t help but shake his head silently.
Before 2012, when high scores weren’t masked, the release of exam results meant that students with top marks had no privacy at all.
On one hand, schools would hype up such students fiercely to attract new enrollees.
On the other hand, various media outlets fanned the flames.
So the outcome was all too predictable.
Reading some of the online comments, Huang Feiyang almost burst out laughing.
“I’m Eternal: Wow! 748 points? Boo hoo! Who understands? I work twelve to thirteen hours a day for a whole month, and my salary isn’t even that high!”
“Harsh Truths: To the above, that’s why you should study hard instead of slacking off. Now who’s to blame?”
“Anonymous Examinee: 748? Is this guy even human? That’s just the raw score! How did he manage it?”
“Sharp Criticism: Here’s a bitter truth! I’m from Yang City No.1 High School. Huang Feiyang is a rich kid who barely attended school!”
“When the Flowers Bloom: What? A rich kid? Barely went to school? How is anyone supposed to live? Lucky to be born like that, and a genius too?”
“Piercing Arrow: I bet fifty cents! Huang Feiyang will be the target of every top university’s scramble!”
“……”
By evening, Huang Feiyang had received three calls in quick succession.
One from his father.
One from his mother.
His parents were each more excited than the other.
Because Huang Feiyang’s performance on the college entrance exam had taken them by complete surprise.
Especially since, in their eyes, Huang Feiyang was just an underachiever.
But now?
The shock had come too suddenly.
Originally, they had planned to use money and influence to force entry into a prestigious university.
Now, it seemed that wouldn’t be necessary.
On the phone, both were so thrilled they could barely speak coherently.
They even explicitly said that, as long as Huang Feiyang wished, they would give him any gift.
The last call, however, caught Huang Feiyang off guard.
It was from his grandfather.
In this lifetime, his grandfather was a high-ranking military official.
All along, he had been strict and demanding, always hoping Huang Feiyang would live up to his potential.
Now he was calling him?
Huang Feiyang was stunned.
On the phone, the old man was just as emotional.
Huang Feiyang lost count of how many times his grandfather had said “good.”
After hanging up, a smile crept onto Huang Feiyang’s lips.
Rebirth is truly wonderful!
Having a photographic memory is even better!
He felt deeply moved inside.
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During dinner, Huang Feiyang received a call from George.
On the line, George reported two updates.
First, Huang International Investment’s negotiations with two other BAT companies had made new progress.
Or rather, Huang International Investment was about to finance these two companies.
They were still discussing contract details.
Second, the rights to the game “Legend.”
But the asking price was quite high.
Full rights would cost 40 million!
In truth, George’s main reason for calling was the latter—and the money.
The company’s funds were nowhere near enough to purchase full game rights.
“I’ll handle the money issue!”
“In two days!”
Without hesitation, Huang Feiyang replied.
“Yes, Boss!”
Hearing this, George breathed a sigh of relief.
“Also, Boss, do you want me to contact any schools for you?”
“With your astounding exam score, you could easily get into any prestigious international university!”
Finally, George congratulated Huang Feiyang, then said slowly:
“Many overseas universities don’t recognize the Chinese college entrance exam scores?”
“George knows it’s only relative.”
“When your score is that high, any university sees you as an elite student!”
“No need. Thanks for the offer!”
“……”
…
After hanging up, Huang Feiyang fell into deep thought.
Full rights to “Legend” for 40 million?
In George’s words, the other party was asking for an exorbitant price.
The figure was seriously inflated!
Yet, to Huang Feiyang, it was absolutely worth every penny.
Because this game could bring him staggering profits!
Its success in the previous life, its sweeping popularity across China, proved that.
The question was: how to come up with 40 million?
This thought made Huang Feiyang scratch his head.
Could it be?
Should he come clean to his parents?
Or...
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In a high-tech industrial park building in the Magic City, inside a company office, a young man pounded the desk in frustration.
His team had been on the verge of securing the Chinese agency rights for “Legend.”
Then, suddenly, an unexpected challenger appeared.
Someone was trying to buy the full rights to “Legend”?
And the game company’s lion-like 40 million price hadn’t scared this person off?
Because of this, the company had put the signing on hold.
He felt extremely frustrated just thinking about it.
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After much deliberation, that night Huang Feiyang finally called his parents.
He had prepared his pitch.
Buy a top-tier supercar!
Move to the imperial capital for luxury schooling!
Starting with 40 million!
What surprised him was that his parents immediately agreed.
In their words, it was a reward for his college exam success.
However, they warned him to spend carefully.
“No more money will be given during your four years at university!”
Huang Feiyang readily agreed.
For him, it was no problem.
Besides, FY Technology’s three feature phones had already entered mass production.
Soon, FY Technology would become his treasure trove.
Would he lack money?
Once the funds arrived, Huang Feiyang immediately transferred them out.
Sent to an overseas account belonging to Future Network.
Yes!
Future Network was another company under Huang Feiyang, focusing on internet and gaming.
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In Yang City’s central district, inside the CEO office of Huang International Investment, George, about to leave for the day, froze.
“40 million already solved?”
“Boss is truly remarkable!”
At the same time, he resolved to push harder in tomorrow’s negotiation.
“Save a bit now, and that’s money for the game servers later.”
To him, Huang Feiyang was definitely a top-tier rich second-generation entrepreneur.
Otherwise, why would his boss be so wealthy at such a young age?