Chapter 1602
Pit
"Hey."
"Hey?"
Inside the WE esports training base.
The "golden couple" hiding in the corner attracted the attention of many e-sports players.
It's true that the average appearance level in the esports industry is very low; this isn't meant to belittle gamers.
WE's current main player in League of Legends is the famous Ruofeng.
They're both considered quite handsome in the gaming world.
With that kind of looks, even a big star wouldn't be able to get a role in the entertainment industry.
Zhang Yuan has been a shareholder in WE for so many years, but he hasn't gained a single bit of their good looks.
This shows the quality of this place.
Therefore, Miss Lian, with her healthy physique, beautiful appearance, and the air of a young lady from a wealthy family, is more than just outstanding.
WE has also recruited a small number of female players because there are women's competitions.
However, the skill gap between the women's and men's groups...
It's about the same level of difference as the NBA and Women's NBA in North America.
The men on the bench are stronger than the women's main players.
Of course, it's not absolute. For example, F91, the famous StarCraft player and the elder brother of 25zai, once lost to a South Korean woman. Each case needs to be analyzed individually.
Putting aside his gaming skills, Zhang Yuan, who works as a celebrity, is simply irresistible to these female players, like someone who's entered a gold shop.
Especially compared to the male athletes she spends every day with, it's practically a species difference.
Miss Lian felt quite pleased with the looks she received from these "mediocre" women.
You guys... he's mine!
She was very confident in front of these "ordinary people".
But she soon discovered to her surprise that although Zhang Yuan was talking to her, his attention often wandered away.
Who are you looking at?
If I'm not looking, who are you looking at?
The girl's heart suddenly clenched.
She had never cared so much about a man's feelings before, not even during her first love.
Right now, she's like someone playing a slot machine set to its highest level.
No matter how many coins she inserted, she just couldn't win.
But the less she played, the more excited she became.
The casino heiress has forgotten the rules of the casino.
When it comes to gambling with money and playing cards, their family is probably the better player.
But when it comes to manipulating people, Zhang Yuan is also a grandmaster.
However, Zhang Yuan is not playing the "playing hard to get" game now.
Rather, someone genuinely caught his attention.
The main team members are currently in their next practice match.
Behind these people stood a row of youth training members, watching the game live.
Zhang Yuan was looking at these youth training members.
He only snapped out of his daze after the little girl called him several times.
"what?"
What I saw was a little face with a pout, looking quite dissatisfied.
"I said, how about I treat you to steak tomorrow to thank you for taking me out?"
"Okay."
After answering, he turned to look in that direction again.
"Excuse me, I have something to do."
"I'll talk to you later."
He abandoned the girl, earning him a barrage of gritted teeth from behind.
But the other person reacted quickly, suppressing their dissatisfaction and putting on a smile, replying lightly.
"Okay, you go ahead and do your work, I'll wait for you here."
At the same time, I looked up and around, trying to see who it was that could outshine me in his eyes.
Then... she witnessed a scene that sent shivers down her spine.
She panicked.
Because Miss Lian saw that after Zhang Yuan came to the youth training team members, he squeezed next to a man.
Moreover, he was a man with delicate features.
If it were a woman, it wouldn't matter, but men are all fickle, and she knows this all too well, given her family background.
Even if she's an ugly woman, it's fine; at worst, she'll have questionable taste.
But now he was having a pleasant conversation with a rather handsome man, and he had just been frequently drawn to him.
The problem probably isn't with taste.
Could it be a sexual orientation?
Miss Lian got goosebumps!
She had heard people say that many of the muscular male leads on screen actually have a penchant for male-on-male relationships.
There are quite a few people like that in Hong Kong's entertainment circle.
I can't be that bad, can I?
I finally found someone who's smart, good-looking, and wealthy, but it turns out we're not compatible...
No wonder he's always been so polite to me.
Isn't that a bit too polite?
Zhang Yuan was unaware of her inner thoughts.
He's busy.
Indeed, he went into the group of youth training players and found a man with a handsome face.
The person I was observing was also this one who had been spacing out.
Because it looks familiar.
Now that we're closer, we're even more certain.
"Hello."
He took the initiative to greet the other person.
The man smiled shyly and shook hands with him.
He was so nervous that he reached out the wrong hand.
"Don't be nervous." Zhang Yuan patted his shoulder gently.
"What's your name?"
"My name is Zhang Binbin," replied the big boy, who clearly hadn't washed his hair and was wearing an unremarkable, cheap jacket.
Even without any embellishment, this person's appearance is several levels above all the other players from the surrounding teams.
You don't even need to look closely; from a distance, they're not on the same layer.
Of course, because Zhang Yuan was present, this person appeared rustic and ordinary, and his brilliance was completely overshadowed.
After hearing the other party introduce themselves, Zhang Yuan became even more certain.
At the same time, I recalled that there seemed to be such a saying.
This Zhang Binbin is the same actor who later starred in many TV dramas.
That's my real name.
Zhang Yuan remembers that he was very good at League of Legends.
Of course, this only refers to being good among celebrities, especially in some celebrity invitational tournaments organized by Tencent.
Compared to other stars, his level is basically a one-dimensional attack.
The reason he's at such a high level is because he's here!
Zhang Yuan pretended to chat casually, then inquired in detail.
This kid has had a rough time since he was a child.
I played soccer in elementary school, practiced piano and singing in junior high, and even went to a music school to study professionally.
But his parents wouldn't allow it, so he went back to a regular high school, but he also formed a band with his classmates.
She also participated in Jiangsu TV's "Absolute Singing".
Before the college entrance examination, this person wanted to attend the Central Academy of Drama.
Anyway, I've always been impulsive and have a strong ability to execute my ideas!
Unfortunately, I didn't get into the Central Academy of Drama.
This setback left him in a daze for a while, and incidentally, he developed a liking for playing video games.
He frequented internet cafes and played games at home, quickly climbing all the way to Diamond III.
Then, during the open selection, he was spotted by WE's "talent scout" and brought to the youth training team for training.
It's basically casting a wide net, and these days the youth training system is just starting out, without professional and scientific data or selection methods.
The key point is that we're not afraid of having too many people; we can just add two more chopsticks, and if necessary, we can eliminate some.
He arrived in the capital and temporarily stayed in a villa rented by WE, sharing a bedroom with more than a dozen other people.
Even if they are in youth training, they are not official players.
Having received systematic training is completely different from practicing on your own.
Just like the worst drivers in F1 who can dominate in other racing series.
The gap between ordinary people, semi-professionals, and professionals can only be understood after playing a game together.
"Come."
Zhang Yuan waved and called over the team manager and the leader of the LOL department.
How are his grades?
He pointed at Zhang Binbin and asked.
"They're still training; there are no results yet," the manager replied.
"What about his talent?"
"We haven't reached the stage where talent matters yet."
Zhang Yuan rubbed his temples. As expected of the manager, he was full of rambling and watertight talk.
But it only appears to be perfectly watertight.
Actually, saying this already shows their attitude.
If someone is truly a prodigy with exceptional talent, they will openly declare themselves a promising prospect.
They're not saying anything because they can't see through it, or they want to wait and see. At least for now, they haven't shown the ability to stay on the team and become a regular member.
Even if he has the talent and can compete in major tournaments.
But do people involved in esports earn as much as celebrities?
A third-tier celebrity can earn as much as a top-tier e-sports player.
Even top esports stars don't earn as much as A-list celebrities, let alone superstars.
The e-sports industry is highly dependent on talent and age.
The reaction speed of a 15-year-old, a 25-year-old, and a 35-year-old is on completely different levels.
This kid is still young enough to be studying, but he's already quite old to be involved in esports.
At the same time, age also plays a significant role in acting; it's absolutely true that one should become famous as early as possible.
Instead of wasting your youth here, you should face reality sooner rather than later.
"You shouldn't stay here anymore."
"This is not a place for you."
Zhang Yuan spoke, using the Jiangyin dialect.
Because the other party is from Wuxi, and Jiangyin is a city under the jurisdiction of Wuxi.
It was worth learning this dialect.
Zhang Binbin was surprised that this national idol-level superstar could even speak the dialect of his hometown.
Then his words made the young man even more ashamed.
"This place is for people who can't make a living based on their looks." "You're different from them."
"They can't be trusted."
These words were so blunt that Xiao Zhang didn't know how to respond for a moment.
"Take out your phone, I'll give you a call."
"My agent's phone call."
"Write this down, and call her tomorrow. Just tell her that I asked you to contact her."
He doesn't need to personally invite and court artists who haven't even debuted yet, or talk about feelings.
"Did you understand?" Zhang Yuan asked after saying that.
His head was buzzing.
I didn't react at all for a moment.
“You don’t need to stay here any longer. If you didn’t get into the Central Academy of Drama, there’s still the Beijing Film Academy and the Shanghai Theatre Academy.”
"There are many choices, don't give up."
Zhang Yuan didn't say anything more, giving him time to react.
He returned to Miss Lian's side, just a few seconds later.
[Received a thank you from Zhang Binbin, dynamic vision +1, game understanding +1!]
It seems you understood.
He pointed out a clear path for the other party.
Furthermore, the contrast between being a youth player in an esports club and being pushed by a big star to his agent is greater than bungee jumping.
The club manager dared not object to his impulsive actions and taking away youth training members.
It doesn't matter, since no results will be achieved anyway.
It is clear that life is a game where choices are more important than effort, especially for ordinary people with limited resources.
Once Zhang Yuan chooses him, his life and destiny will immediately be on the fast track.
Zhang Binbin received "enlightenment" from a master.
"I thought he was alright looking, and after asking him around, I found out he failed the entrance exam for the Central Academy of Drama and was planning to introduce him to my agent," Zhang Yuan explained to the girl.
My younger sister breathed a slight sigh of relief.
She could almost picture the stimulating scene of two grown men embracing and kissing.
"I just remembered, I need to go to the mobile phone company tomorrow," Zhang Yuan said to the other party with great interest.
“A popular internet celebrity will be coming.”
"I'll introduce you to them."
……
On the other side, in Huayi.
Huang Xiaoming happened to be in the capital on business and was invited by his former employer. He was sitting in the president's office drinking tea.
However, returning to my hometown didn't create the harmonious atmosphere I had imagined.
Xiao Wang shook the incense sticks off his hands and stuck them into the incense burner.
He then looked at the fierce general he had personally promoted.
There's a sense of helplessness mixed with appreciation.
Once they've been raised to be successful, it's not just girls who leave home when they grow up; boys are the same.
He took the company shares and left to start his own business.
Now, my self-awareness is becoming stronger, and I'm not as obedient as before.
For example, the matter he wants to ask now...
"Xiao Ming."
"Why did you voluntarily give up the audition for 'American Dreams in China'?" Xiao Wang asked, his gaze hardening.
"Do you know that we used our connections to get this for you?"
"This film is very important; it's a major production spearheaded by China Film Group."
Xiao Ming touched his nose with an embarrassed expression.
"I just... after reading the script, I wasn't very interested in the role."
You can't say that you're so intimidated by the "noob" thing online that you're afraid to even speak English.
"Is someone threatening you?" Xiao Wang asked directly. "You can tell me anything."
"No."
"Not yet!" The shopkeeper put down his teacup with a soft thud, clearly dissatisfied.
"I've heard that you've been getting quite close to Zhang Yuan lately, isn't that right?"
Xiao Ming was even more embarrassed, as he knew about the conflict between his former boss and his friend Zhang.
"We've eaten together a few times."
What did he say during the meal?
"Nothing much, just casual conversation."
"Xiao Ming, Xiao Ming!" Xiao Wang got up and walked up to him.
"You're a good person in every way, except you're too naive and easily deceived."
"That kid must have done something to you."
"You just didn't notice."
The thought of Zhang Yuan made Xiao Wang angry.
He glanced at the magazines on the table.
Recently, his interviews and photos have been all over fashion magazines and film weekly!
And they have just officially announced a strategic partnership with Kering Group.
It also topped the list of endorsement deals by mainland male celebrities.
This is huge news.
Even Huayi couldn't get this level of cooperation.
Naturally, I was extremely envious.
But it's not just envy.
He could tell from the battle between Zhao and Zhen that this kid had truly succeeded!
With the huge success of "Lost in Thailand," the other party must be rolling in money now.
Now everyone can see clearly that Zhang Yuan has three great generals under his command.
Zhang Yimou, Ning Hao, Xu Zheng.
There are also the Seven Warlords of the Sea.
Zhang Ziyi, Deng Chao, Sun Li, Bao Qiang, Huang Bo, Chen Kun, Zhou Xun.
A whole host of top-tier celebrities and directors.
They formed the strongest force in the Chinese film and television industry.
I wouldn't trade these ten people for 10 billion!
Other competitors are envious, but also afraid.
But Huayi, on the other hand, felt not only envious but also incredibly resentful.
Because Deng Chao and Zhou Xun were originally my men!
They've all defected to the enemy!
Don't I have any pride?
Impotent rage is useless, so they summoned Xiaoming for questioning.
"Tell me in detail what he talked about with you during the meal?"
"Let me analyze it for you, maybe I can figure out where the problem is?"
Enemies often know you better than your friends.
He knew Zhang Yuanzhun had used underhanded tactics.
But Xiaoming doesn't think so.
I withdrew voluntarily. If the other party is playing me for a fool, wouldn't that mean I'm an idiot?
Zhang Yuan: What else?
Subconsciously, I don't want to think from that perspective.
But if my former boss asks, I have to answer.
He then explained it to me in detail.
Xiao Wang fell silent after hearing this.
According to Xiaoming's description, it was indeed just casual conversation.
At most, it's an attempt to win him over.
I couldn't tell where the pitfall was.
Because the pits Zhang Yuan dug were all out of sight, they weren't so easy to spot.
If it gets discovered, then I'll be breaking up with Brother Xiaoming.
He is my dearest friend, my brother.
I absolutely cannot sell it without paying extra.
I don't want you to find out, so naturally you won't notice.
You should be careful if I want to be discovered by you.
"anything else?"
"What else did he say?" Xiao Wang pressed.
"He seemed to tell me that he made a lot of money investing in companies." As soon as Xiaoming said this, a creaking sound was heard.
My former boss squeezed the cup.
Ourpalm is an investment that he snatched from his own hands, and now it has earned him hundreds of millions!
"He even advised me to pay attention to the latest industries." Seeing that his former boss's attitude was not right, Xiao Ming quickly gave a detailed report.
"By the way, he said smartphones are the next big thing."
"He invested in a company and made a lot of money."
“I told him to include me in any similar investments in the future.”
He felt that Zhang Yuan was quite righteous and treated him very well.
Upon hearing the word "cell phone," Xiao Wang recalled numerous rumors.
He knew about this, and he also knew that Zhang Yuan had made a fortune investing in Xiaomi!
It's far more than PalmFun.
How come this kid is always so lucky?
Moreover, he also had spies.
Previously, after the Lunar New Year, film industry professionals from both sides of the Taiwan Strait had a dinner party in a large courtyard house. Zhang Yuan told many people that he had made money investing in mobile phones and encouraged others to support domestically produced equipment.
This matter had already reached his ears.
show off!
Blatant boasting!
What's so great about it?
We also invest in companies, including many emerging ones.
After removing the cinematic element, all the money was spent; indeed, a lot was invested.
"You... in the future," Xiao Wang wanted to say, "stay away from that guy."
But just as I was about to speak, I realized that if we had less contact, where would I get my intelligence?
"In short, be careful."
After saying that, he also started thinking about investment.
This kid has such good luck with investments.
He won't admit it's his vision.
But perhaps there's some truth to what he said...? (End of Chapter)