Chapter 129 Make it work for me
Walter choked on his coffee, spraying droplets across the table. Every eye in the room swiveled to him, a mixture of amusement and bewilderment on their faces.
'Did the boss just casually hand him the reins to the new feature? Was this some kind of bizarre shouting match where the loudest voice won?' they thought.
A stunned silence descended, broken only by the sound of Walter sputtering.
And yet… Paul Three had a knack for this sort of thing. His seemingly random choices often turned out to be strokes of genius. Walter was a legend at Creator, a coding wizard with a mind overflowing with innovative ideas.
It was Walter who had first envisioned the intelligent voice system, the foundation of Gemini's intuitive interface. It was Walter who had spearheaded the voice broadcast feature that had breathed life into Gemini, giving a voice to both Creator's access control and the users pouring their hearts out in the Tree Hole.
"Paul, are you sure you've got the right guy?" Walter sputtered, pointing at himself in disbelief.
Alvin chuckled, his eyes twinkling with amusement. "I'm with Paul on this one."
The CEO's approval sealed the deal.
"Go get them, Walter! We're all behind you!"
"We believe in you!"
"With Paul backing you, you've got this!"
The outpouring of support was undeniable. Walter was clearly a beloved figure at Creator.
Elbert laughed. "Walter, whether you like it or not, the job's yours!"
"Why? Because when it comes to coding music apps, I wouldn't know where to start!" Walter confessed with a grin. "I'm completely out of my depth!"
"Don't worry," Elbert said quickly. "The core recommendation algorithm for Gemini Music can be adapted from the Stage, so we've already got a solid foundation."
He paused, holding up a single finger. "I'm giving you 24 hours."
The room erupted in a cacophony of gasps and murmurs.
'24 hours? That is practically impossible!' Everyone felt stunned.
Even Walter, for all his brilliance, looked a little green around the gills.
"But sir…" he began, but Elbert cut him off with a wave of his hand.
"Extraordinary times call for extraordinary measures, Walter. True strength is forged under pressure. Comfort breeds mediocrity; it's the extreme challenges that create legends!"
His voice rang with conviction. "Walter, you and the 400 warriors in this room have 24 hours to bring Gemini Music to life. I know you can do it."
With a dramatic flourish, Elbert gestured towards the screen behind him. It displayed the familiar posting interface of the Gemini Stage.
[Username: Creator-Paul Three.
Post: 24-hour countdown! Creator is about to unleash a music revolution on Gemini app! Get ready!]
The post, though only five minutes old, already boasted millions of likes and comments. Anticipation was running high. Software reviewers were chomping at the bit, and rival music platforms were nervously watching their backs. Gemini app had captured the hearts and minds of users everywhere, and every update was met with feverish excitement.
"Remember, Walter," Elbert said, his voice dropping to a conspiratorial whisper. "It's not just me counting on you. It's nearly a billion users. And Paul Three always delivers on his promises."
A charged silence filled the room as Elbert's gaze swept over the assembled team. Everyone, from the most seasoned developer to the newest recruit, felt the weight of the challenge. Building a music app in 24 hours was nothing short of insane. Even with Gemini's existing framework, coding, designing, and debugging would normally take weeks, if not months.
But… they held onto faith, that they were Creator and that they thrived on the impossible.
"We've got this, sir!" Walter's voice, though strained, was resolute. He downed the rest of his coffee in one gulp, a gesture mirrored by the 400 pairs of eyes watching him.
"We've got this!" they roared in unison, their voices echoing with a potent mix of determination and adrenaline. They were like warriors, ready to face any challenge thrown their way.
Even Elbert and Alvin felt a surge of pride.
'This is our team, our family,' they thought to themselves.
"We need to huddle. Now!" Walter barked, already strategizing. "Programming Team One, I need a full analysis of the Stage functionality. Team Two, start drafting the architecture for Gemini Music. UI team, you've got ten hours to come up with at least six interface options. And all team leaders, meet me at the whiteboard. We've got a masterpiece to create!"
As Walter took command, Elbert and Alvin quietly slipped out of the conference room, leaving the team to their Herculean task.
Up on the rooftop, Elbert lit a cigarette, his gaze fixed on the horizon.
"I get it," Alvin said, breaking the silence. "You're pushing them to their limits, forcing them to rise to the occasion. A baby bird will never learn to fly if you keep it swaddled in the nest."
He turned to Elbert, a hint of concern in his eyes. "But this is pushing it, even for them."
"You wouldn't understand, Alvin," Elbert said, exhaling a plume of smoke. "You never spent three years of your life getting doors slammed in your face, selling clothes just to keep a roof over your head. You never tasted that kind of desperation, that burning hunger to prove yourself."
He chuckled humorlessly. "If I hadn't gone through those dark years, I wouldn't have the guts to be standing here today, building empires."
"You think I don't trust our team?" Alvin grinned. "I handpicked every single one of them, Paul. I know their strengths, their weaknesses, their dreams. They're the best in the business. 24 hours might seem impossible, but I wouldn't bet against them."
Elbert took a long drag of his cigarette. "You're a good man, Alvin. Loyal, compassionate. But that doesn't mean everyone shares your optimism."
Alvin's brow furrowed. "What are you saying? You think there's a mole in the company?"
Elbert's lips curled into a thin smile. "There might be. But even a mole can be… useful."
"Damn it, Paul!" Alvin exploded, slamming his fist against the wall. He was about to say more, but Elbert stopped him with a raised hand.
"Patience, my friend. Sometimes, the best moves are made on a chessboard where even the pawns have their own agenda."
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