When Chu Fangnan hurriedly took the elevator upstairs, passed through the reception hall, and rushed to the door of the conference room, he happened to see Number One and the others walking out, talking and laughing.
Chu Fangnan hurriedly went up to them, and the first thing he asked was:
"How did it go?"
It was no wonder that he was so concerned because he knew how treacherous and dangerous the meeting that was going to be held in this conference room was. He also knew how important and influential it was to the future of the Chinese esports circle.
If it succeeded, then everything could continue to progress smoothly.
But if it failed …
The impact would be almost devastating.
Number Three looked at Chu Fangnan, laughed, and patted him on the shoulder. "You worry too much, what else can we do? Of course it's to succeed. "
Chu Fangnan immediately let out a long sigh of relief.
"That's good, that's good …"
Then he turned his gaze to Number Two, revealing an excited and expectant look. "Then Number Two, you —"
Number One smiled and said:
"From now on, you can call Second Brother Honorary Consultant."
Number Two revealed a look of disgust and disgust. "Don't call me that, it sounds awkward."
Number Four advised helplessly, "Don't say this casually in the future, it's not a good thing if other people hear it, in the future … You should pay attention to your image."
Number Five smiled and said, "Yes, as the eighth new consultant of the dignified honorary consultant group, you should pay attention to your words."
After confirming the information from their conversation, Chu Fangnan beamed with joy again.
"That's great!"
"Then it's all done!"
"From now on … our Chinese Esports circle has three seats in this honorary consultant group, including Number One's privileges as the chief consultant, the initiative is in our hands!"
Number One smiled.
"Don't be too sure."
"That's the logic, but in terms of rules, Second Brother is now the representative honorary consultant of the North American region, you still have to pay attention to drawing a clear line between you and me and Xiao Wu, or else it won't be good if it gets out. It'll be easy for people to talk about it."
Chu Fang Nan came to a realization and nodded repeatedly. "You're right, you're right. Be careful."
Number Four continued, "Actually, we really have to thank Bullet this time. If it weren't for his vote, even if Number Two became the eighth consultant, we would still be at a disadvantage in the honorary consultant group. If we couldn't tie the number of votes, Number One, you wouldn't be able to use your privileges as the chief consultant."
Number One nodded and said, "Yes."
"This is the only time."
"This time, Bullet has repaid all the favors he owes. I don't think he'll take a side so easily."
Number Three shrugged. "It's enough, isn't it? Just today's battle alone … it's enough to destroy all the plans of that damned crow and the others."
As he spoke, he seemed to have thought of something. He chuckled maliciously.
"Besides —"
"As for favors … as long as we want to find them, there will be more. Anyway, now that TangTang is under Bullet's wing, we don't have to worry that guy won't side with us in the future."
However, Number One shook his head.
"No."
"It's enough to use this kind of relationship once or twice. The more we use it, the weaker our relationship will become. Besides, with Bullet's temper, if we use this card endlessly, it will only backfire. We might not even be able to get him to side with us. That guy … when he really falls out with us, it's not something that can be explained with emotional reasoning."
Number Five also nodded in agreement.
"Besides, compared to this kind of meaningless conflict, it's more important that TangTang can get Bullet's careful guidance. If such a small thing affects his attitude towards TangTang, I won't agree to it."
Number Four said,
"Xiao Wu and Number One are right. In any case, we can't always put our hopes on others."
"Also —"
"Like what Number Three said, this is enough for now."
"At least for a long time to come, Crow and the others will probably stay quiet."
No. 3 pouted. "I'm just joking, don't take it too seriously …" He then recalled how Crow, Li Daozai, and the others looked like when they left the conference room and felt a sense of schadenfreude. "Still, it's interesting to see their dead faces at the end. It's been years since I've seen them suffer like that."
While they were talking, another person walked out of the conference room behind them.
It was Martin Bode, the host of the meeting.
When they saw the old man walking out with a cane, Number One and the others looked slightly serious. They bowed slightly to greet him.
"Sir Martin."
Chu Fang Nan also recognized the old man with a rigid expression and a dignified aura. He quickly went forward and greeted him, "Vice Chairman Martin —"
The old man's gaze fell on Chu Fang Nan.
"Sir, you are …"
Chu Fang Nan immediately introduced himself. After hearing this, the old man seemed to have realized something. He touched the bowler hat on his head.
"The Shanghai Esports Association of China?"
"If I remember correctly, the chairman of your branch is Fang, right?"
When he saw Chu Fang Nan nodding repeatedly in acknowledgment, the old man's expression softened a little.
"Yes, I remember him."
"He is also a man with great resolution. Last year, during the annual meeting at the headquarters in London, he came with Lin, the chairman of the China Electricity Association. We even had coffee together at my friend Old Henry's coffee shop."
Chu Fang Nan continued.
"Yes, Chairman Fang has mentioned you many times when we were in China. He is very respectful to you, and he said that he hopes to have the chance to listen to your teachings in the future."
His tone was incredibly respectful.
Even though they both had the title of vice chairman, Chu Fang Nan was just the vice chairman of the Shanghai branch of the China Electricity Association. He was two or three ranks lower than Martin Bode, who was the executive vice chairman of the headquarters of the World Electricity Association.
The old man exchanged a few words with Chu Fang Nan before he finally turned his gaze to Number One and nodded slightly.
"Sir 001."
Number One bowed and lowered his head to greet him.
"Sir Martin."
"This time … I will have to trouble you."
Indeed.
Although it seemed that the old man, as the host of the meeting, did not show any bias from beginning to end in this honorary consultant meeting and always maintained a rigid and fair attitude, in fact, even if it was just this, it was already an invisible form of support and standing on the side.
It should be known that some contradictions and conflicts in the past did exist objectively.
Therefore, it would not be surprising if the old man was just a little biased in this meeting. As long as there was a little movement, it could easily cause a lot of trouble for Number One and the others.
But he did not do so.
Instead, he truly maintained a fair and rigorous attitude.
This was truly abiding by the rules and adhering to the principles to the extreme. Such moral integrity was undoubtedly worthy of respect.
When he heard Number One's sincere gratitude, the old man's rigid and serious expression did not change.
"You don't have to thank me."
"Everything I do, all the starting point, is for the sake of a better future for the professional eSports in the world."
"It has nothing to do with my attitude towards you."
Number One smiled. "Sir, you are right."
The old man took a deep look at Number One.
"This time … you have indeed made sufficient preparations."
"But you should also understand that this is just the beginning. Although the obstruction of Sir Crow and the others has been resolved, this does not mean that everything that follows will be easy and smooth."
"Next, is the real test."
"I hope —"
"You will not let me down."
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