Chapter 670: Forming a Professional Gaming Team

Not to mention Cheng Xiao Xiao doesn't believe Yu Wenlong can become a professional gamer, Chen Yang himself doesn't believe either.

On one hand, Yu Wenlong's gaming skill is really poor; he's a pure pay-to-win player. Once he stops spending money, all he gets is to be beaten.

On the other hand, Yu Wenlong is not young either; even if he trained up his skills, by the time the professional league launches he'll be about retirement age.

But if he doesn't find an excuse, and this guy truly gets addicted to the game and can't pull himself away, his family will definitely push the blame onto him.

So, Chen Yang made two preparations.

He first had Cheng Xiao Xiao take Yu Wenlong to the "Courier to the Countryside" project; the latter's disdain for Yu Wenlong will surely make her refuse.

Then, when Chen Yang suggests that Yu Wenlong pursue the path of a professional gamer, Cheng Xiao Xiao will surely strongly support it.

And everything went exactly as Chen Yang had anticipated. Although Cheng Xiao Xiao didn't believe Yu Wenlong could become a professional gamer, after communicating with Chen Yang she immediately went to have a deep talk with Yu Wenlong.

Chen Yang doesn't know what they talked about. After the talk, he saw Yu Wenlong happily walk into his office.

"Chairman, do you think I have the potential to be a professional gamer?"

Chen Yang gave a negative opinion without hesitation. "General Manager Yu, the professional league is for young people; we shouldn't just go along for the ride. Besides, the game you play doesn't even have a professional league!"

Yu Wenlong immediately said, "Chairman, I actually know how to play StarCraft; give me a little time to get reacquainted and I'll definitely reach professional level."

Chen Yang put on a troubled look and said to him, "General Manager Yu, are you really interested in the professional league?"

Yu Wenlong nodded vigorously.

Chen Yang pretended to think for a while, then said, "General Manager Yu, if you're truly interested in gaming, let's simply set up a gaming team. You'll be the manager, responsible for all the team's daily operations."

Upon hearing Chen Yang agree to form a gaming team, Yu Wenlong's excitement made his blood boil. "Chairman, rest assured, I guarantee I'll build a top‑notch national professional team."

Chen Yang put on a serious face and told him, "General Manager Yu, don't rush to boast; first figure out how to set up the team. Moreover, the funds required for a professional gaming team are unpredictable. You must keep operating costs under control. If the cost is too high and you can't achieve results, I will retain the right to cancel the team at any time."

Yu Wenlong patted his chest and said, "Chairman, rest assured, if the team fails to achieve results, I will resign voluntarily!"

Seeing that his goal had been achieved, Chen Yang let Yu Wenlong go prepare. But the latter wasn't in a hurry to leave.

"Chairman, could you transfer Huang Youguang back to me? This assistant is handy for me."

Chen Yang feigned confusion and said, "Huang Youguang goes on business trips to Modu and never forgets to play games. With such work ethic, are you sure he can be a good assistant for you?"

Yu Wenlong felt embarrassed to say Huang Youguang was his uncle's plant at the company, so he made up an excuse: "I've investigated Huang Youguang; his ability is still decent. He plays games in Modu, but that's actually my arrangement. Once the professional team is set up, I will definitely impose strict requirements on him."

Chen Yang couldn't be bothered to dig deeper, so he directly agreed to his request. Anyway, with Qian Duo Duo and Qin Qin around, there won't be any major trouble in Modu.

After Yu Wenlong left, Chen Yang posted a notice on the website of Old Hundreds Financial Investment Company:

"Our company plans to form a professional gaming team. Teams and individuals interested in joining please contact Manager Yu Wenlong of the gaming team."

At the end of the notice, Chen Yang left Yu Wenlong's office phone number and email address.

After this notice was released, it immediately became the headline on major portal websites.

Besides, professional gaming teams are still rare domestically; more importantly, the news that Old Hundreds Financial Investment Company is investing in the gaming industry is no longer mere speculation—it has received official certification one hundred percent.

Afflicted by this news, more than half of the gaming sector stocks in the domestic market hit the daily limit that day.

"Senior, couldn't you give me a heads‑up before posting the news? I just lost a few million again!"

"……"

"Senior, want to form a Fight the Landlord gaming team? I guarantee I'll bring back a national championship."

"…… If you want to enter a Fight the Landlord tournament, you can sign up yourself. I already have Yu Wenlong here, that's enough."

"Haha, senior, it turns out creating a gaming team wasn't your real intention after all! Tomorrow I'll have to dump all my gaming stocks and cash out."

"……."

Chen Yang hung up directly on Lan Qiyun's phone. He disagreed with letting this junior schoolmate join the team, not doubting her Fight the Landlord skills. The main reason is that this card game has low spectator appeal, cannot resonate with viewers, and creates no commercial value.

Although Yu Wenlong's StarCraft skill remains to be verified, the game is nevertheless one of the most popular competitive titles among the younger generation, boasting a large loyal fanbase worldwide. Forming this kind of gaming team is the only way to gather popularity in the domestic gaming scene.

Of course, Chen Yang actually has another brand‑new idea. If the subsequently developed racing game succeeds big in the domestic market, he will pour massive funds into turning it into a racing‑type professional league.

To make absolutely sure, the day after Shen Anna returned to Xingcheng, Chen Yang boarded the direct flight from Xingcheng to Modu.

To his surprise, Chu Min was also in Modu, and she even personally went to the airport to pick him up.

Seeing Chen Yang's look of astonishment, Chu Min smiled and explained, "I came here to attend a class reunion. Hearing from Chu Ning that you were coming, I specially borrowed a friend's car to pick you up. Is that enough?"

Chen Yang didn't really want to stay with Chu Min, fearing she might suddenly go crazy again. "Chu Min, I still have official business to attend to, so I shouldn't interfere with your gathering with friends."

Chu Min gave Chen Yang a wicked grin and said, "What are you afraid of? I won't eat people."

Chen Yang pretended not to notice, speaking solemnly, "You'd better go back; I really have official business to handle."

Seeing Chen Yang determined to avoid her, Chu Min threatened viciously, "If you don't go with me, I'll tell everyone you molested me. The country's richest man openly harassing a respectable woman at the airport—guaranteed to put you on the media headlines!"

Chen Yang gave a wry smile and said, "I'm your sister's boyfriend; aren't you afraid the Chu family elders will get angry?"

Chu Min giggled and said, "They never approved of you in the first place. If this blows up, your thing with Chu Ning will surely fall through. Then I'll have my chance."

Chen Yang really couldn't stand her. Just then he saw Qian Duo Duo and Qin Qin arriving in his car, so he immediately took off running.