Chapter 363 - Chapter 363: Chapter 363: Reasonably Debunking Rumors (1/2)

Chapter 363: Chapter 363: Reasonably Debunking Rumors

Hu Naichao was somewhat embarrassed, as he was the one who had poached players just before the game, breaking the rules of the competition.

And yet, he still lost.

Now that the game was over, and Chen Yu had come to settle the score, he really had nothing to say for himself.

“I always thought that Mr. Chen was just a professional businessman, but I never expected you to play esports so brilliantly,” he said.

A smirk formed at the corner of Chen Yu’s mouth.

“When you’re in this world, you can never have too many skills, the more you know, the better—it could save your life in a critical moment! But Mr. Hu, you went a bit too far, poaching from my team?”

Hu Naichao’s breathing became rapid, after all, he was in the wrong and couldn’t justify his actions.

“Mr. Chen, just give it to me straight, how do you want me to die?”

Chen Yu snapped his fingers at a waiter nearby.

“Could you help us get a bigger private room? Both teams would like to have a meal and ease the tense atmosphere.”

The players from both teams widened their eyes when they heard this.

The game just now had set them at each other’s throats, and with Mao Xiaolong’s betrayal, their feelings were in utter turmoil.

And now they were supposed to eat together? How could they possibly swallow their pride?

Since Chen Yu had spoken, the players couldn’t say much, so they followed him to a larger private room.

Both sides still looked ready to go to war with each other, harboring some hatred.

Mao Xiaolong sat with his head hung low, not saying a word.

He was just a seventeen-year-old boy, after all, with an immature mind.

At his age, it’s the golden period for an esports player, and he wanted to maximize his value.

Seen in that light, he hadn’t done anything wrong, but deserting his team at the last moment was a moral issue.

Chen Yu didn’t bother with any of that and took the seat at the head of the table, then pushed a contract forward.

“Mr. Hu, in the esports industry, you are a veteran with a team under your command that’s achieved world-class rankings for several years, while I am just a newcomer to the field, looking to control a team and compete on the world stage. There are some aspects in which I still need to rely on you, Mr. Hu.”

Hu Naichao’s eyes widened in disbelief. He had thought Chen Yu came to seek retribution, but it turned out to be a proposal for cooperation.

“Mr. Chen, are you sure you want to cooperate with me?”

In any other company, this issue wouldn’t be settled without a lawsuit.

Chen Yu nodded his head, “These kids, the youngest only thirteen or fourteen, the oldest eighteen or nineteen, are risking their youth for a chance to succeed in this industry. There’s no need to destroy their futures because of a business rivalry between us.”

Those calm words immediately elevated the situation, and the esports players present began to look at Chen Yu with admiration.

Especially Mao Xiaolong!

He had switched sides at the last minute, hoping to prove himself with a flawless game, but ended up losing miserably.

If the two sides went to court over this, his career would be over, and he might even have to pay back the money he had earned at Tong Group.

Hu Naichao’s breathing quickened as well. He quickly looked over the contents of the contract and immediately signed his name.

“Mr. Chen, we could add one more clause to the contract, starting today all three teams under me will be transferred to your name, and I’ll just be the vice-manager,” he offered.

Chen Yu shook his head, “Cooperation is cooperation, our positions are equal, and besides, we’ll need to use this later as a story for the media. Otherwise, we won’t be able to calm down today’s incident.”

Hu Naichao nodded repeatedly, realizing that he had been superficial.

Just then, a commotion suddenly erupted outside the door as Mao Xiaolong’s multitude of fans crowded the entrance, lifting banners and shouting loudly.