"We spent tens of millions acquiring this – how could I forget?" Ye Chen said with a hearty laugh.

He then became serious. "Cycle, this game, is not only the result of your hard work, but also something I have high hopes for! I truly look forward to the day Cycle takes the country by storm!"

"Mr. Ye, we share that confidence and won't let your investment go to waste!" Xu Yingjie said, nodding firmly. "While the mobile market is dominant right now, we firmly believe that once the PC version of Cycle is released, it will draw countless players back to PC gaming. The golden age of PC games will return because of Cycle!"

"Good. What stage of development are you at?" Ye Chen asked.

"Fifty-five percent complete, a ten percent increase since the acquisition!"

Although only a ten percent increase in progress had been made in the past three to four months, Xu Yingjie wasn't embarrassed. This pace was considered extremely fast in the industry. Of course, this speed came at a cost. The initial funding Ye Chen provided was almost entirely used up, excluding operational expenses. This explained why the core team member mentioned Xu Yingjie considering calling Ye Chen for more funds.

Xu Yingjie expected Ye Chen, as an outsider, to think the progress was too slow. He was preparing an explanation. However, Ye Chen nodded in satisfaction. "A ten percent increase is quite efficient! The initial fifteen million injected into the company is almost gone, right?"

Xu Yingjie, who wasn't embarrassed before, now looked a little sheepish. "Yes, development progress is directly proportional to spending. Mr. Ye, to be honest, if you hadn't come today, I would have had to call you for more funding. We really don't have much left."

"It's alright. While I don't understand game development, I know it becomes more expensive as it progresses. A few million won't cut it. I also reviewed the development plan you gave me during the acquisition. I know the initial version has a subsequent budget of one hundred million. I'll increase your budget to two hundred million. Use it to upgrade the development and accelerate the process." Ye Chen said seriously.

"Two hundred million?" Xu Yingjie and the others were astonished.

"Yes, money is secondary. I just want to see results sooner," Ye Chen said.

"Mr. Ye, with sufficient funds, like two hundred million, Cycle can be released in no more than a year!" Xu Yingjie said, his throat dry.

"Is that a promise?" Ye Chen asked with a smile.

"More than a promise!" Xu Yingjie said resolutely.

"Good. I'll deposit the two hundred million into the company account in the next few days. Don't disappoint me," Ye Chen said.

"We guarantee we won't!"

Xu Yingjie stepped aside, making way for Ye Chen. "Mr. Ye, would you like to see a preview of the game at its current fifty-five percent completion?"

"Sure, let's take a look."

Although Ye Chen didn't have technical expertise, he was open to learning. He sat down, and Xu Yingjie and his team provided explanations, simplifying complex technical details.

After the explanation, a satisfied smile appeared on Ye Chen's face. It was almost identical to the game he remembered, with virtually no differences. Although the game he knew had undergone several upgrades (from the initial version to versions two through seven), each upgrade solidified its position. As a hardcore player, Ye Chen understood each upgrade intimately.

However, he didn't plan to interfere with the game's evolution. Many veteran players had said that the game's success lay in its upgrades. Each upgrade captivated players and brought back those who had left. Therefore, Ye Chen didn't want to use his memories to suggest perfect improvements. He preferred a gradual update cycle.

Most importantly, the era of full-dive VR was still far off. There was no need to rush the game's perfection.

"Oh, Mr. Ye, there's one more thing I haven't had a chance to mention. We've developed a mobile version of Cycle! It's based on the PC version's framework. We were wondering if we should release it to the market first, allowing players to start with the mobile version and seamlessly transition to the PC version upon release. This would also save on marketing costs," Xu Yingjie said, seeing Ye Chen's satisfaction.

"A mobile version? When did you make this?" Ye Chen asked, surprised.

"It was finalized yesterday! It took less than two weeks. But don't worry, Mr. Ye, we didn't divert resources from the PC development. Because we had the PC framework, it didn't take much effort. Even though it took almost two weeks, it didn't affect the PC development schedule," Xu Yingjie explained.

Ye Chen pondered. The game he remembered didn't have a mobile version. Would this mobile version be a game-changer? And it was unusual to develop a mobile game based on a PC game, essentially reversing the typical evolution.

"If the mobile version is released, will it affect the PC version?" Ye Chen asked.

"Mr. Ye, rest assured, we've considered this. We wouldn't prioritize a smaller gain over a larger one. So, please don't worry. The mobile version is simply paving the way for the PC version. It's definitely more beneficial than harmful... or rather, there are no drawbacks, as there are significant differences between the two," Xu Yingjie explained.

He then jokingly added, "I'm just worried that a certain large tech company might copy it!"

"If it's paving the way for the PC version, if they copy it, it might not be a bad thing for us," Ye Chen said with a smile. He then said before Xu Yingjie could respond, "Send me the game. I'll try it out before making a decision."

"Alright, I'll arrange it right away!"