Why did you make me reincarnate?

Finally, it's the weekend, and the weather outside the window is unusually nice.

Xu Chaoyang opened his eyes, washed up, and tidied his clothes in front of the mirror. He was going to see Zhou Jingran first this morning.

The other party arranged to meet at the New Asia Hotel, the most cutting-edge entertainment venue in southern Zhejiang.

Xu Chaoyang remembered the Gaomei Entertainment Center inside, which was known as the most luxurious money pit of the era. After profiting from the tapes, he specially bought several sets of clothes, which came in handy today.

The boy in the mirror has a tall and straight figure, and the casual suit perfectly outlines his youthful temperament while maintaining a sense of composure.

Xu Chaoyang straightened his collar and nodded with great satisfaction.

Just before leaving the house, Qin Xuemei came out of the kitchen with breakfast. When she saw her son's outfit, she almost dropped the plate in her hand.

Are you getting ready to meet your mother-in-law?

Xu Chaoyang was both amused and exasperated. "Mom, what are you saying? I'm going to see a friend."

"Dressed like this to meet your friends?"

Ever since Qin Xuemei learned that her son might be dating Shen Ju, she had been preoccupied with the matter. When she saw him now, her eyes were full of suspicion.

"I don't recall you wearing this outfit."

"I borrowed it from Zhao Shijun." Xu Chaoyang lied without changing his expression and hurriedly slipped out the door.

Watching her son's figure disappear into the stairwell, Qin Xuemei sighed. Just how far had things progressed between her son and the other person?

Should I really start seriously considering the bride price? She's the bank manager's daughter; even her and Lao Xu's combined pensions probably wouldn't be enough.

Oh, I'm so worried.

Xu Chaoyang had no idea that his mother had considered things so far ahead. He had already arrived at the entrance of the New Asia Hotel.

One of Vancouver's landmark buildings, its glass walls gleam in the sunlight, and the entrance is lined with luxury cars, with men and women passing by all looking glamorous.

It is said that fashion is a cycle, and the Balenciaga style and old-money style that are popular in later generations are already commonplace here.

When Xu Chaoyang walked into the hall, two women in silk dresses looked at him in a rather ambiguous way. His age and attire made him an easy target for socialites.

Xu Chaoyang deliberately avoided those gazes and arrived at the elevator, where a doorman in uniform stopped him.

"Sir, do you have an appointment?"

Xu Chaoyang quickly gave Zhou Jingran's name and went to the VIP area on the third floor.

I spotted Zhou Jingran sitting by the window at a glance.

The other person was dressed simply today, wearing a navy blue polo shirt, and only using an expensive watch on their wrist to show their status, exuding a noble air that blended perfectly with their surroundings.

Upon seeing Xu Chaoyang, he stood up to greet him, "Brother, it wasn't easy to get a meeting with you!"

Zhou Jingran patted Xu Chaoyang's shoulder enthusiastically, his gaze sweeping over him, a hint of surprise flashing across his face.

When they met at the internet cafe last time, he felt that Xu Chaoyang had a different temperament, but at that time the other party was wearing a school uniform and sneakers, so he couldn't see much difference.

When I saw him again today, the young man seemed like a completely different person. Standing in Vancouver's most prestigious shopping venue, he showed no stage fright whatsoever, but rather an indescribable composure.

How come they seem to know this environment better than I do?

Zhou Jingran was secretly surprised, but he didn't say anything. He waited until Xu Chaoyang sat down before ordering for the two of them.

"I reviewed those CS games several times after I got back. Your aiming and quick stops are far beyond the average player. How long did you practice?"

Xu Chaoyang couldn't very well say that he had been playing for twenty years, so he casually replied, "I've been playing on and off, but it has been quite a long time."

"You're too modest. I've played quite a few matches with Mingcai as a team, and I've even faced off against professional players. Your skill level is among the best in the professional scene." Zhou Jingran put down his cup, his tone filled with genuine admiration.

Xu Chaoyang looked into Zhou Jingran's eyes. The enthusiasm this young master showed him clearly exceeded the scope of ordinary netizens.

He had found it strange before; they had only met briefly and played a few games together, so why was Zhou Jingran so eager to befriend him?

So Xu Chaoyang cut to the chase and asked, "Brother Zhou, what exactly did you call me here for?"

Zhou Jingran paused for a moment, then smiled. "There are indeed some other things..."

He put down his coffee cup, leaned forward slightly, and his tone became more formal.

"I'll be frank, I want to set up an esports club. It's still in the early stages of preparation. Your age and gaming skills make you someone I should take seriously."

So that's what esports clubs are like.

Xu Chaoyang was slightly shocked. To have such foresight in this era, one really needs a strong family background. Ordinary people would never think of this, nor would they dare to do it.

However, he shook his head. "Brother Zhou, thank you for thinking so highly of me, but I have no interest in a professional career."

A hint of disappointment flashed across Zhou Jingran's expression, but he didn't insist. "Just call me Jingran, it's okay. Contact me if you have any further ideas..."

"You don't necessarily have to be on the field. Someone with your talent can always find a job in the esports industry after graduating from university."

Xu Chaoyang didn't respond to that. Instead, he changed the subject, "But I do think that Jingran, you've made a really good choice in the direction of e-sports clubs."

Zhou Jingran became interested. "How so?"

Xu Chaoyang tapped his fingers lightly on the table, organizing his thoughts.

"The gaming industry may not seem very impressive now, but it will definitely become a huge market in the next ten years. As a sub-sector of the industry, esports will have immeasurable commercial value once the internet penetration rate increases and we enter the era of online viewing."

"You've researched this?"

Zhou Jingran's tone was clearly surprised. There were very few people around him who could talk to him about these things. In fact, his family did not support his involvement in games, thinking it was a risky path.

Xu Chaoyang smiled, picked up his coffee and took a sip, "I've done some casual research."

Can you really be so certain that the game industry has great potential just by doing some casual research?

Zhou Jingran's eyes were filled with suspicion. He felt more and more that the boy in front of him was not simple. His speech and knowledge were not like those of an ordinary high school student.

The two chatted for a while about the gaming industry. The more Zhou Jingran talked, the more he felt that Xu Chaoyang was unfathomable. Several points he casually mentioned made him feel enlightened.

"Chaoyang, I'm sure you've noticed, my family runs a fairly large business. I've been exposed to it since I was little, so I consider myself to have a pretty good eye for business..."

Zhou Jingran looked at him and said seriously, "But there are many things you said that I didn't even think of. Your understanding of the game industry is much better than mine."

Xu Chaoyang waved his hand, "I'm just talking theory. To actually do it, we still need people like you with resources."

Zhou Jingran was amused by his words, "You certainly know how to talk."