Chapter 707: Boss Pei’s ‘Tai-Chi’
Pei Qian’s smile was sincere.
The voice of protest was much louder than he thought!
That was a good thing!
In fact, Pei Qian never wanted these clubs to come to Jingzhou—let alone for them to buy the DGE Club players, but they understood him wrong which led to the situation today.
It would be a great thing if he could take this opportunity to drive away a few clubs!
It would be even better if Tengda could buy all the clubs.
Spend a few million dollars per club to make losses without doing anything more to them, wasn’t that plan just beautiful?
Facing the seemingly pitiful club managers who harbored evil intentions, Pei Qian smiled and spoke kindly.
“Don’t worry, we understand the difficulties of your clubs.
“We are aware of everyone’s efforts in the development of GOG esports.
“All clubs are disadvantaged and have been losing money. Clubs’ interests are not guaranteed. This is indeed very sad.
“Really, I really understand your feeling.”
Manager Su was at a loss after listening to Boss Pei.
That wasn’t right; that did not seem like something Boss Pei would say?
Something was amiss…?
The other club managers also looked at each other. They did not imagine that Boss Pei would be so easy to talk to; it did not seem very reliable.
Pei Qian smiled slightly and continued: “Since your clubs have been losing money and have been in such a perilous situation, let Tengda take care of sufferings!
“Your GOG divisions are nothing more than paying rent and salaries. The bulk of the cost is on the players’ worth. Such a heavy burden should be handed over to Tengda.
“If you feel that you can’t keep going, just sell the division to Tengda. We can pay a little premium so that you can make a bit. It’s definitely not in vain. What do you think?”
Pei Qian worked hard to make his att.i.tude very sincere and his expression very kind.
It’s great that you didn’t agree with me! I couldn’t wait to take over!
The managers of the clubs turned pale instantly.
Boss Pei might have said with a smile, but it was more uncomfortable than being scolded.
It would be easier for these clubs to handle if Boss Pei were to blast off directly. They would make Tengda wear all kinds of ‘unfriendly’ and ‘kick them to the curb when they’ve outlived their usefulness’, so that other clubs would not dare to approach, and the GOG league qualification would rot in Tengda.
However, Boss Pei was behaving very considerately while refusing to give up. This was equivalent to weird meeting the weird; everyone was weird together. Whoever became serious first would lose.
President Pei kicked the ball back to their court perfectly; how should they return it?
Continue to complain? However, Boss Pei said ‘sell to him if it was so hard for them’.
Stop complaining? What other ways would they have then?
Everyone fell silent for a while.
Manager Li coughed twice: “How about this, Boss Pei, we can’t make a decision in haste on such a big thing. Can we have a two-day grace period for us to talk to our bosses in detail before replying to you?”
Pei Qian nodded: “Of course, I hope that all your bosses can seriously consider it. If you sell the division, you can instantly make some money. This kind of good deal isn’t common!”
Manager Li: “…”
Pei Qian said everything sincerely, but in the ears of various clubs, it had completely changed into another meaning.
They were completely defeated by Boss Pei’s Tai-Chi!
Fortunately, they gained a certain buffer time; the clubs would discuss countermeasures with their bosses.
The managers of the various clubs stood up to leave.
“Everyone, take care. By the way, you can take this paper back and show it to your boss. You must seriously consider it!”
Pei Qian did not forget to remind everyone to bring the new regulations with them.
The managers were stunned.
What did Boss Pei mean? Sending us back with bullets to fire on ourselves?
Boss Pei was not afraid that the above terms would be leaked, causing unanimous resistance from all domestic esports clubs?
The other club owners might not believe it if there was no proof. If they took this piece of paper away, it would force other clubs to the same battle frontline!
The club managers folded this piece of paper and put it in their pockets; they took it with them with an att.i.tude of ‘what a waste if they did not take it away’.
Zhang Yuan was a little worried: “Boss Pei, is this really okay? Let these clubs think about it for two days is to give them time to unite.”
Pei Qian smiled slightly: “Isn’t that better?”
If only one club was going to sell, they might be able to find takers.
If all of them were to sell and could not find any takers, then they could only rot in Tengda’s hands.
Pei Qian couldn’t desire more for it to happen!
…
In the evening, several club managers came to the SUG club and met with Manager Li.
Their expressions were ugly as they came to the conference room.
They had spoken to their bosses this afternoon and shown the paper to the bosses. It was obvious that the bosses could not just accept these conditions willingly.
Why?
GOG was not the first game that these clubs engaged in esports. They were also in esports for games such as ‘Fantasy Battle’ and ‘Starcraft’. Since when were there any game manufacturers that interfered with the club’s contract with players?
Weren’t they meddling too much?
Therefore, the att.i.tudes of the bosses were also very consistent—as much as possible to ‘protect the rights of the club’!
“Manager Li, what should we do?”
The SUG club was the richest of these clubs. The owner has always been tough so it was the most suitable to be the one who headed this.
Other clubs were not willing to be restricted and being held by Tengda so they would naturally spare no effort.
Of course, there were also three or four clubs who felt that the matter was not that serious. Tengda has not harmed the core interests of the club, but they are all present because the interests of all clubs were the same.
They weren’t that determined, but it was above their pay grades.
Manager Li was silent for a moment and said: “Boss Pei has always been tough. It could be seen from the meeting today. That Tai Chi caused us to be powerless.
“However, we can’t just let it go! We have been in the business for so long; when have we experienced such bullying? What can we do if we were to accept it and for there to be more rules in the future?
“Why should we sign a standard contract with the players? It is so hard to cultivate a good seed. What if the player runs after the contract expires; how can our interests be guaranteed?
“Besides, everything else is plentiful, but there are so many internet-addicted teenagers. If we really let the players come and go freely, wouldn’t our club really become a truly disadvantaged group? We cannot allow this to happen!
“We are in esports not for charity so we absolutely cannot compromise on this matter!”
A manager showed a face full of dilemma: “Manager Li, it’s correct to say that, but Boss Pei’s att.i.tude is very firm.”
Manager Li smiled slightly: “Boss Pei is indeed a person who doesn’t care about anyone else, but we are not completely helpless!
“There are other companies besides us in the domestic esports field. It is a very small circle.
“What Boss Pei means is probably he could get other clubs to enter even if we leave.
“However, he probably didn’t think what if all the clubs were to bend together and refuse?
“Other clubs have the same interests as us!
“Let’s talk to other clubs first and carefully ch.o.r.eograph something together.
“We can be said to be a great help to the GOG World Invitational and can be said to be senior partners of Tengda? At that time, we will explore Tengda’s requirements and then invite some fake reviewers to create public opinion that ‘Tengda is squeezing the clubs’ or that ‘Tengda is undermining the GOG gaming environment’.
“Then let other clubs speak out, hoping that Tengda will not interfere with the normal operation of the club and that both parties will benefit and create a win-win situation.
“Then, we will take advantage of the trend and publicly state that we would transfer the GOG division, raise the price by 20%, and then talk to other clubs and tell them not to take over.
“Don’t you think Boss Pei will be anxious if no one were to take over?”
“What if Boss Pei really pays for them all and transfers them?” Manager Su was a little lost.
Manager Li laughed. “Transfer? To whom?
“We will talk to other clubs in advance, we let the news go that we are going to sell, and no one buys. Then, Boss Pei should know that even if he really buys all the clubs, he wouldn’t be able to sell them!
“Wouldn’t that all rot in his hands?
“Then what? Compete internally? Wouldn’t that be a joke?
“Furthermore, each of our clubs will cost him millions, tens of millions; could he eat them all? Does Tengda have so much liquidity? Would he take such a big risk to burn so much money just for this standard contract?
“Therefore, the scenario you imagined will not happen.
“The most likely thing is our carefully ch.o.r.eographed scheme will bring about public opinion. No one would take over the clubs, and Tengda would not know where to put its face.
“Boss Pei would have to give way.
“Changes to any one of these terms would be worth it, don’t you think?”
The managers of the clubs nodded.
“Yes, makes sense!”
“Manager Li, your idea is really good.”
“Yes, the domestic esports circle is a small circle and a circle of favors. As long as we unite with other clubs, we will be invincible!”
“We’ll wait for Manager Li’s good news then!”
Obviously, the owners of these clubs did not want to be subjected to too much control as well. They had already told their bosses that they could not just accept it unless it was a last resort.
Manager Li and the SUG club were taking the lead, and other clubs were happy to watch the changes. Anyway, it was all in their own favor.
Only Manager Su felt uneasy.
He had never heard of Boss Pei giving way!
This plan might look seamless, but Boss Pei’s strategizing ability was also extremely terrifying.
Manager Su thought silently in his heart that he still had to prepare a two-p.r.o.nged approach.
Wait and see first; of course, it would be best if Boss Pei could compromise.
However, he would change camp to Boss Pei’s side if he had a sniff that something was wrong.
The GPL quota was not something that can be obtained casually after all. Wouldn’t it be a total loss if they were to lose at this game and also had their GPL quota revoked?