Asked you to write a book, not to confess your criminal record!

In the past few days, Lin Chuan and Zhang Xinxin thoroughly cleaned up the miscellaneous room next to the small supermarket.

The Little Landlady had someone repaint the place, and arranged five second-hand computers that had been scavenged, with configurations that were quite decent.

On the wall beside the entrance, there was a sign hanging.

720 Studio.

Indeed, this was the temporary office location for Lin Chuan’s studio.

The studio might have been small, but the division of labor was clear.

Lin Chuan was responsible for the crucial technical work.

As for the Little Landlady, she took care of the studio’s utilities, rent, computers, and computer peripherals, and also doubled as the studio’s customer service and handled business negotiations, among other things.

Initially.

Lin Chuan planned to operate the studio on his own, with his apprentice, Zhang Xinxin, acting as customer service.

However, Zhang Xinxin refused to be taken advantage of and strongly demanded to co-own the studio, making a bold statement, “Master, you just handle the technical side, I’ll take care of everything else.”

At that moment, Lin Chuan was taken aback.

But on reflection, although the Little Landlady loved to watch short videos, one fact could not be ignored.

She was a wealthy girl!

A bona fide wealthy girl!

After all, the task of collecting rent was now handled by Zhang Xinxin, and the money ended up in her pocket.

Lin Chuan, on the other hand, looked back at himself and realized he was tight on money, severely short on funds, and he didn’t even have enough to buy a few computers.

The royalties from Sailing Novel wouldn’t be issued until the 10th.

So, he simply let the Little Landlady take a stake in the business.

Of course, the Little Landlady also held a significant resource in her hands.

Her uncle had opened a large internet cafe called Forbidden Summit Esports Internet Cafe in Anling in the Qingxiu District.

If the 720 Studio could collaborate with her uncle’s internet cafe, then there would be a substantial guarantee for the studio’s revenue.

Zhang Xinxin and her uncle had also agreed on a meeting.

Today at 3 p.m., both parties would meet at the ‘Forbidden Summit Esports Internet Cafe’ to discuss cooperation.

In the studio.

Lin Chuan sat in the comfortable gaming chair, leaning back lazily, “Little Landlady, when is that person you mentioned arriving?”

The Little Landlady folded her arms, supporting her about-to-tumble “mountains,” and pursed her lips, “He should be here soon, he said he’s nearby.”

While they were speaking, a knock on the door was heard.

“Hello, is this the 720 Studio?” A young man in a plaid shirt and jeans with a backpack and a crew cut appeared outside the door.

The visitor was none other than Li Qing.

“Are you Li Qing?” Lin Chuan got up and walked toward the door, smiling.

“Ah yes.” Li Qing paused, looking up at Lin Chuan, “And you must be the author Mr. Lin, right?”

Lin Chuan nodded and said with a smile, “That’s me.”

“Author, I’ve always been following your criminal records, and now I finally meet you in person!” Li Qing was a bit excited and his words somewhat incoherent.

Lin Chuan: “???”

The studio was on the ground floor, already a bit cool.

Li Qing’s comment seemed to drop the temperature by another two degrees Celsius.

Face-to-face big reveal!

Pfft–

The Little Landlady couldn’t help but laugh out loud, “Master, you said you were a decent person, but your readers are saying your books are criminal records.”

A line of embarrassment appeared on Lin Chuan’s face: “With a clear conscience, what more can be said?”

“Stop making excuses.”

The Little Landlady blinked, her pretty face full of smiles.

Knowing that any further attempts at defense would only make things worse, Lin Chuan turned his head toward Li Qing, switching to business matters, “Li Qing, please, take a seat.”

The two sat down.

Lin Chuan, running his own studio for the first time and lacking experience in hiring employees, asked directly, “Do you want to join our 720 Studio?”

Li Qing glanced around the rudimentary studio and hesitated, “This studio, it’s just starting out, isn’t it?”

Lin Chuan nodded, “Yes.”

“Currently, is it just the two of you in this studio?” Li Qing looked at Lin Chuan and Zhang Xinxin and couldn’t help but ask again.

Lin Chuan nodded again, looking at his reader, “What do you think, still want to join my studio?”

Li Qing furrowed his brows slightly and took a deep breath, “Yes, I want to.”

“Li Qing, you’re really hungry,” Lin Chuan joked with his reader. “Can you tell me why?”

Li Qing smiled, “Because I read your new book; it’s awesome!”

Red Hacker, technology, all deeply moved him!

Upon hearing this, the corners of Lin Chuan’s mouth turned up slightly as he chuckled, “I can see that you have good taste. Now, why don’t you introduce yourself?”

Li Qing spoke truthfully and didn’t hide anything.

And he handed his resume over to Lin Chuan.

Lin Chuan frowned slightly as he looked at the resume of this loyal reader and said, “Computer information security technology can’t get into Jintang Company… You have some basics, but not much; however, you still can learn the technical aspects.”

As a top Hacker, it was not out of place for Lin Chuan to say such a thing.

“Do you think I have a chance?” Li Qing asked.

“Let’s give it a try,” Lin Chuan said with a smile. “But just so you know, our studio has just started, we work on a commission basis, and Zhang will tell you the details.”

“No problem.”

Li Qing nodded earnestly, his palms involuntarily clenched together, his mind filled with his own thoughts.

No matter what, this was also considered a job.

Author Mr. Lin might look young, but he is proficient in various technologies and has cooperated closely with the police; he must be truly skilled.

Moreover, he just started this new studio; if it makes a name for itself in the future, then he would be one of the original members.

The most important thing was that Li Qing wanted to learn technology from Lin Chuan.

The kind of top-notch technology!

If he can’t get into Jintang Network Security Company, then he’ll be a freelancer.

A freelancer can still make a living!

“Are you free this afternoon?” Lin Chuan asked.

“Yes.”

Li Qing immediately answered.

Lin Chuan smiled, “At 3 PM today, you’ll accompany us to discuss a cooperation deal.”

Li Qing’s eyes lit up.

Mr. Lin indeed had the capability; a small new studio and already having a potential partner.

…

Afternoon.

2:40 PM.

Lin Chuan, Zhang Xinxin, and Li Qing, the three arrived on the third floor of Yida Plaza in Qingxiu District.

This was the property owned by Zhang Xinxin’s second uncle.

Forbidden Summit Esports Internet Cafe.

At the entrance.

Zhang Xinxin stood by Lin Chuan’s side and pointed with her hand, “Master, my second uncle said he’s already on his way back; let’s go sit in his office for a while.”

Lin Chuan followed the direction of Little Landlady’s pointing finger.

Next to the internet cafe’s reception desk was a semi-enclosed small office.

“Zhang, you and Li Qing wait in the office for your second uncle; I’ll go to the internet cafe and start up a terminal to see how secure this place is,” Lin Chuan said with a smile.

“Okay.”

Zhang Xinxin nodded obediently.

In terms of the studio, she was only responsible for funding and other matters.

The rest, she followed Lin Chuan’s lead.

Zhang Xinxin led Li Qing toward the small office and on the way, asked the receptionist to open a terminal for Lin Chuan.

Inside the internet cafe.

The walls were adorned with black firewall wallpaper, the blue strip lighting complemented by the mechanical keyboard, mouse, and other peripherals’ lights.

This internet cafe was very clean, without any unpleasant smells.

However, the sound of gaming teams clashing was quite loud.

LOL, CSGO, VALORANT… they all were present.

Suddenly!

As Lin Chuan passed the couples’ area, he heard a familiar voice.

“Qiqi, how valuable is this MVP of mine?”