492: Money makes the world go round

It was precisely because of this that, in the early days when esports was incorporated into the Olympic Games, the white nations and the federated nations consistently ranked at the top.

In the past few global top eight competitions, their top seeded players could almost always be seen.

What kind of concept is it for different teams from the same country to face off in a final?

That's called monopolizing the honors!

Their strength was awe-inspiring!

Xu Lian knew very well that forming a team and making it into international competitions was not easy.

Even if they got the qualification, it was even harder to fight their way through all the teams to win the championship!

It was precisely because of this that his fighting spirit was so strong.

He might not be good at other fields, but in esports, he wasn't afraid of anyone!

After the preliminary plan was completed, Xu Lian immediately sent it to Gao Feixu, then changed his clothes and left the Alpha Hotel.

To make more people love esports, the first thing to do is to increase the game's exposure.

At the same time, it is also necessary to reshape players' understanding of League of Legends!

Let players know that this game is not just for entertainment, but can also be a part of competing for honor.

How to change public perception?

Xu Lian roughly divided it into three steps.

First, increase the topic's popularity, so that people understand that esports is not a game, but a formal professional sport;

Second, find some mainstream bloggers and Streamers to guide public perception positively;

Third, spend money!

Money makes the world go 'round.

As long as the compensation offered is high enough, there will always be a continuous stream of players willing to join.

After both internal and external issues are resolved, professional players will be more motivated to focus on training.

When selecting players, there is no lower age limit, but the upper limit should be within 25 years old, with specific situations handled individually.

The most important thing in a team is strength!

In esports, being weak is the biggest mistake!

After about half an hour, Xu Lian arrived at the entrance of a party house.

This was the meeting place he had agreed upon with Lü Qiaohong, though nominally it was Gu Zhongchao, the general agent for Sprite, who extended the invitation.

The staff member at the entrance saw a guest arrive and was about to step forward to ask if he had a reservation, but as his gaze swept over Xu Lian, his expression immediately changed.

"Are you Mr. Xu? Please come this way."

He bent at the waist, greeting him respectfully, his etiquette impeccable.

Clearly, Gu Zhongchao had given instructions beforehand.

Xu Lian was long accustomed to such treatment.

He didn't care about these superficial gestures, nor would they influence his judgment.

After several turns, the staff member stopped.

The two stood before a private room without a sign, and after knocking, the door was pushed open.

The scent of cigars wafted from the room; the three people who had been chatting and laughing all showed a hint of surprise when they saw Xu Lian enter, and the entire atmosphere suddenly quieted down.

Xu Lian's expression was calm as he walked directly into the private room, not waiting for Gu Zhongchao to speak, and simply found a seat for himself.

Gu Zhongchao's eyes narrowed slightly.

He had originally planned to let him cool down for a while to establish his authority, but he didn't expect Xu Lian to take it seriously at all!

It certainly matched the rumors about him – excessively calm.

From the moment Xu Lian entered, Gu Zhongchao had been secretly observing his every move.

But the other party remained composed, making it impossible to guess what he was thinking.

Silence fell over the private room.

It was Lü Qiaohong who broke the quiet first.

Gu Zhongchao could give him the cold shoulder, but she couldn't bear to!

Although she was the daughter of F City's richest man and maintained a proud demeanor, she couldn't just let the conversation hang there!

As Lü Qiaohong spoke, Gu Zhongchao immediately cooperated by introducing her identity to Xu Lian.

If Xu Lian could pretend not to care just now, he couldn't now.

If he really let this conversation fall flat, any problems later would be his fault.

Having been in the business world for so many years, Gu Zhongchao had long learned to avoid such situations.

During the introduction, Gu Zhongchao specifically mentioned Lü Qiaohong's father's identity.

He had expected Xu Lian's attitude to change significantly after knowing this connection.

However, Xu Lian still maintained an unruffled demeanor, which made Gu Zhongchao even more puzzled.

The person in front of him was not just any wealthy businessman, but the veritable richest man in F City!

Normally, upon learning that such a figure was present, people would actively approach and converse, but Xu Lian did the exact opposite!

Was he too cautious and difficult to deal with, or did he simply not care at all?

Noticing Xu Lian's indifferent attitude, Lü Qiaohong also felt a bit awkward.

She had already made her stance clear, but Xu Lian showed no reaction at all!

She had been pampered since birth, and no one dared to give her a hard time; now, encountering a subtle rebuff, she couldn't say anything harsh.

Joy and pride warred within her, and Lü Qiaohong's face flushed with anger, yet she didn't utter a single word to Xu Lian.

Watching Lü Qiaohong's emotions shift from excitement to suppressed anger, even Gu Zhongchao was surprised again.

Don't let her nickname "Young Miss" outside fool you; that's because she always retaliates on the spot and never lets herself be wronged.

But today, she actually made an exception for Xu Lian?

In all the time he had known her, Gu Zhongchao had truly never seen her in this state before.

Even the Sprite agent next to them was deeply shocked.

He had heard before that Lü Qiaohong had a fiery temper and ruthless methods; whatever she wanted, her family would help her obtain, which had fostered her willful and stubborn personality.

But her demeanor today was completely different from the domineering young lady they had seen a few days ago.

Where was there even a trace of arrogance?

She looked completely like a gentle young girl.

The agent sitting in the corner almost couldn't resist giving Xu Lian a thumbs up.

Fortunately, he remembered his identity and quickly concealed his astonishment.

"Take a look at this contract first."

To ease the awkward atmosphere, Gu Zhongchao quickly brought up the topic.

He had originally intended to show him who was boss, but who knew he would end up being led by the nose!

From the moment Xu Lian entered, the rhythm had been entirely in his hands!

He said nothing, yet controlled the entire situation!

Xu Lian put down his teacup and took the contract.

He had come here specifically to sign.

As for the other extraneous people, he didn't pay them any mind.

Just the daughter of F City's richest man; she wasn't worth him humbling himself to flatter her!

Even if the richest man himself were here, he wouldn't waver an inch, let alone her, who was just a little princess.

What a joke? He was a man with a heaven-defying system!

How could he be bent by a few mere words?

Moreover, if he truly made up his mind, it wouldn't be impossible to enter F City and claim some territory, let alone curry favor with a local tycoon.

Since he wasn't even afraid of her father, how could this young girl sway his thoughts?

"I have no problem with this contract, but I want to be Party A."

Xu Lian said in a calm tone.

"How is that possible!" Gu Zhongchao chuckled, flatly refusing.

Because in a normal contract, Party A has the most rights.