Chapter 12:
Jin Ci's game studio was flourishing, and in the month of my graduation, they released a trailer for their game "The Sword of Damocles." In a future world, artificial intelligence, virtual reality, and financial magnates were like the sword of Damocles hanging over the heads of ordinary citizens.
When I saw the concept art of the scenes, a strong sense of familiarity washed over me.
I instantly thought of Li Mu's unpublished series of paintings - "Eternal City", with extremely high similarity between the two.
It can't be said that they are exactly the same, but they are almost identical.
Looking at the signature again, it's Li Yuan.
Can she boldly use Li Mu's work without her consent? I'm not sure, let me take another look.
I directly forwarded the concept art to Li Mu and said, "Mom, when did you collaborate with Yun You?" Jin Ci and Li Yuan's game studio is called Yun You.
According to our mutual friends, Li Yuan is not only responsible for game art design but also handles logistics.
There is no other female member in the game studio except for Li Yuan.
I thought Li Yuan would complain, but she actually considered herself the favorite of the group and enjoyed it.
Well, as long as she's happy.
Li Mu quickly replied, "This is not my work, what is going on?" As a creator, Li Xin detests plagiarism, and Li Yuan cannot be unaware of this.
A phone call and the whole family was summoned back home.
It feels like a family trial.
It is still the familiar summer scenery, with marble tiles reflecting fragmented light.
However, the scene unfolding in front of me is very different from a year ago.
At that time, Li Yuan was full of confidence, arguing with her parents.
At this moment, her tearful eyes and helplessness were evident as she twisted her fingers.
"I thought this was my own idea...
during that period, I saw a lot of works and even dreamed about them, maybe I couldn't distinguish between dreams and reality, that's why..." Li Yuan kept finding excuses, talking about how she was not valued in the studio, under pressure, and so on.
Sometimes she said she was eager to prove herself and went astray.
Sometimes she claimed that she might have depression, which caused her to confuse dreams with reality, mistaking Li Mu's work as her own creativity.
Even as a layman, I can't believe that.
Li Mu looked disappointed, saying bitterly, "Li Yuan, how could you do something that disappoints your mother? Did I teach you to be like this?" She never expected that one day she would be plagiarized by her own daughter.
Li Fu stayed silent the whole time, and I knew he couldn't bear to blame his daughter.
Sure enough, he sighed, "You shouldn't have done something that breaks your parents' heart! Don't do it again in the future." "The most important issue now is to find a psychologist for you, don't underestimate the problems that arise in your body." "You always make your parents worry so much." Although the content of his words sounded like a reproach, his tone was full of helplessness and tenderness.
Li Mu felt choked up.
After all, Li Fu had already forgiven Li Yuan, so she couldn't keep holding on.
Besides, she couldn't bring herself to take her daughter to court.
She didn't want to make a big fuss about this matter, as it would only tarnish the reputation of the Li family, despite all the years of careful nurturing she had provided, raising someone who turned out to be a plagiarist.
However, once there is resentment in a relationship, it can never return to the way it used to be.
In order to make the act seem real, Li Yuan started receiving regular psychological and medical treatment.
Although this matter was eventually resolved, all of Li Mu's resources began to lean towards me.