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Chapter 128 Lucky Fish

"You're all so well-informed?" Xingyuan put down the folder, looking somewhat surprised.

"The news about the provincial competition just came out, and they've already swarmed here?"

Ye Fei asked, "Why is it so lively now when no one was here before?"

Xingyuan leaned against the table and explained, "That's because we participated in the city-level competition before, which was small in scale and received little attention."

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"So basically only a small local circle pays attention, and it has little commercial value. Now that it's skipped directly to the provincial competition, the situation is different—"

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He paused for a moment: "Once the provincial competition is held, it will be broadcast live on the provincial TV channel of Fushan Province. The exposure will be on a completely different level."

"These GG merchants are very well-informed; they must have received the news that we were directly promoted to the provincial competition and rushed over immediately."

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Ye Fei nodded, quickly understanding the logic. Xing Yuan stood up, straightened his collar, and said, "Come with me and take a look."

"This is something you need to make the decision on."

The two left the office and went down the stairs to the first floor. The doors on the first floor were already open, and the waiting area was full of people.

The once empty reception hall was now bustling with activity. Some people were dressed in formal attire, carrying briefcases; some were smoking cigarettes and swaggering around; and some were taking photos of the hall with their mobile phones.

Among those present were company product agents and many brand owners who were there in person to negotiate.

This includes a wide variety of brands, such as e-sports peripherals, sports drinks, food and snacks, clothing and accessories, and cultural and creative products.

The scene was bustling with noise, and several security guards were trying to maintain order, but with little success.

Several athletes who were originally training in the training room were also disturbed by the noise and came out to join in the fun, leaning over the second-floor railing to look down.

As soon as Xingyuan stepped out of the stairwell and appeared in the lobby, he was immediately recognized.

"Xingyuan! It's him!"

"Captain Xu! Captain Xu! Do you still remember me?"

"Is this Coach Xu?"

The shouts caused an uproar in the hall. The crowd surged forward, breaking through the security guards' lines and surrounding Xingyuan.

Surrounded in the middle, Xingyuan raised his voice and shouted, "Don't rush, everyone, don't get agitated. We can talk today, one by one!"

But his words were completely drowned out.

"I was here first! You should talk to me first!"

"Our company has strong financial backing and sustainable cooperation capabilities. Let's talk first!"

"We were originally a sponsor of the Moying team. The old contract was terminated, so the spot should be given to us first."

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Previously, the five major teams in Fushan controlled the Fushan Esports Association and monopolized all competition qualifications and sponsorships.

Now that the five major teams have fallen, some long-term contracts have been terminated, and these sponsors have naturally all gathered here.

Shouts rose and fell, and the scene quickly spiraled out of control. Xingyuan was surrounded by more than a dozen people and didn't know who to deal with first.

Ye Fei simply stood discreetly behind Xing Yuan, thus temporarily escaping danger.

Just as the crowd was making noise, a commotion suddenly came from outside the door.

A long, narrow black sedan slowly pulled up in front of the gate. After the car came to a stop, two bodyguards in black got out and opened the gate from the left and right.

A middle-aged, overweight man dressed formally stepped out of the car, his wristwatch gleaming and his hair slicked back.

As soon as he got out of the car, several of his subordinates rushed forward to make way for him in the crowd. Two assistants followed behind him, one carrying a briefcase and the other a thermos.

Upon seeing this, the noise immediately subsided somewhat.

"President Cheng? He actually came in person."

"Isn't that the CEO of Tengyue Motors? He's making such a grand entrance."

"I didn't expect him to come this year too."

This man is Cheng Guofu, the CEO of Tengyue Automobile Group, the largest automobile manufacturer in Fushan Province, and the president of the Fushan Provincial Chamber of Commerce.

Tengyue Automobile is a nationally renowned automobile brand. Its group's annual tax revenue accounts for 10% of the total tax revenue of Fushan Province, and its total assets exceed 10 billion yuan, making it a veritable business giant.

Although its CEO, Cheng Guofu, is an e-sports enthusiast, he has never sponsored any e-sports team in all these years. His personal attendance today surprised everyone.

Moreover, it wasn't an agent; it was the very person himself who "personally led the expedition." Many people would normally find it difficult to even meet him, but today he was fortunate enough to do so.

The crowd automatically parted to make way, and several bodyguards led the way as Cheng Guofu walked into the hall at a leisurely pace.

His gaze swept around the hall, finally landing on Xingyuan standing at the top of the stairs. His eyes suddenly lit up, and he put on a smiling face.

"Hmm... Hmm? It really is him!"

He stepped forward with small steps, extended his right hand, and said in a loud voice, "Captain Xu, I've heard so much about you! I'm Cheng Guofu from Tengyue Automobile, and I've come here specifically to pay you a visit."

Xingyuan was slightly taken aback, then immediately extended his hand: "Hello, President Cheng, I am Xingyuan."

Cheng Guofu laughed heartily: "Ah, I know, I know, I'm a long-time fan of yours."

"Back when you were competing all over the country, I watched every single one of your matches. Now that you've rebuilt your team, how could I not come and support you?"

Soon, everyone arrived at the reception room and sat down to wait for the negotiations. President Cheng sat in front of Xingyuan, with two assistants standing on either side.

"For this competition, I want to buy your exclusive naming rights! Ahem—"

"Your team, cough cough—name, cough cough—" President Cheng coughed twice as he spoke, and his assistant immediately handed him a thermos cup to take a sip. He continued, "Not only will I sponsor the team, but I will also have you, Xingyuan, personally insert a voiceover after you win, cough cough—." President Cheng waved his hand behind him as he spoke.

Xingyuan's expression was somewhat blank. He secretly glanced at Ye Fei, who remained expressionless.

Although he has been famous as the King of Machines in China for a long time, this is the first time he has ever done something like this, personally speaking into the television.

"That would be so awkward," he thought.

"I'll have someone coordinate the details of the message for you. You just need to agree. Come on."

As soon as President Cheng finished speaking, an assistant behind him picked up a leather suitcase and handed it to Xingyuan.

The box was bulging, and it looked like it contained quite a few "things". Xingyuan swallowed hard; President Cheng's hospitality made him waver a little.

But he thought that this team had just been established and had not yet achieved any results. Was it a bad idea to rashly accept such a large business order?

Although the provincial competition was basically a guaranteed victory for them, and it was just a formality, he still felt that this might not be a good thing.

Before he could even speak, President Cheng made a gesture, and another assistant opened the briefcase, revealing the "thing" inside.

Surprisingly, it wasn't filled with neat stacks of cash as expected.

Instead, they were neatly stacked piles of bank cards!

"This is the initial deposit, containing a total of thirty-one cards. Each player on your team will receive one."

Xingyuan was stunned. Those around him who witnessed this scene also looked on in amazement.

Seeing the thirty-one cards, Ye Fei calculated in his mind: their team had a total of thirty people, including the official members and the reserves, plus himself and Xing Yuan, so there should be a total of thirty-two people.

However, they only gave him thirty-one cards, which probably means they excluded him by default.

"This small amount is a token of my sincerity and my support for your team."

As he spoke, Mr. Cheng took the thermos and drank some water. He seemed somewhat pleased with the reactions of those around him.

Ye Fei remained expressionless. He knew perfectly well that his funds were sufficient to cover any expenses the team might incur; he was not short of money.

But just because he doesn't need it doesn't mean the team members or Xingyuan don't need it. Moreover, it's not just material support, but also a form of spiritual encouragement, representing the public's trust in them.

The more games a team wins, the more influential it is, especially for newly established teams that need to build their reputation. Given that their victory in the provincial tournament was practically guaranteed, he didn't say anything.

Time flew by, and an afternoon passed. Xingyuan's lips were almost dry from talking so much before he barely managed to deal with all the businessmen who came to negotiate.

"It's finally over." Xingyuan collapsed onto the sofa, exhausted. A waiter from the organization poured him a glass of water and placed it in front of him.

"How many did you take?" Ye Fei asked him.

Xingyuan picked up the contract list in front of him and roughly counted them. "Among the people who came, there are about thirty manufacturers of similar products."

"So many?" Ye Fei couldn't help but exclaim in surprise.

Xingyuan said with some pride, "Yes, and this is only what they came today."

It is now the dead of winter, and there is still one month until next year's provincial competition.

In the training hall of a certain team in Fushan Province, a team member was holding a Longhua "Soaring Clouds and Driving Mist" cigarette in his mouth, creating an ethereal atmosphere in the room.

His surname is Liu, and his nickname is "Liu Huazi". He is the captain of the second-rate team "Ghost Team" in Fushan Province.

"The draw results are in!" another team member stood up from his seat and shouted excitedly.