Although Xiao Peng had stated from the outset that the so-called "Grand Esports Ecosystem" was merely his personal prediction and did not represent the official position of Tenda Corporation, no one present truly took this disclaimer to heart.

After all, no one expected it to be an official statement.

Most people figured that if what Xiao Peng said made sense, they would listen for a bit; if it didn't, then so be it. No one was going to be overly serious about these things.

There were plenty of company executives who were full of hot air, and the mobile phone industry was a prime example. Everyone was used to it by now.

If you really believed them, you'd probably be fleeced down to the roots of your hair.

Of course, Xiao Peng himself was quite serious.

Even though President Pei hadn't actually said these words, President Pei's layout in various industries was clearly doing just that!

And Xiao Peng felt that he was only using some nice-sounding words to beautify things just a little bit.

"Next, I will briefly explain what the 'Grand Esports Ecosystem' is from three aspects."

"If we regard the esports industry as a pyramid, then high-end events are its apex; various secondary leagues and esports clubs are its middle; and a sound esports community culture is its foundation."

"If any one part is missing, the esports industry will become 'crippled.'"

"And the most important thing is obviously the foundation, because it is the basis of the esports industry, directly providing excellent new players, a huge number of spectators and consumers, and related professionals for the esports industry."

"If the esports industry can develop into a huge commercial league similar to soccer in the future, then internet cafes are equivalent to pubs where fans gather, and also equivalent to training grounds for children."

"Therefore, Moyu Internet Cafe 3.0 strives to create an esports lifestyle hall, attracting grassroots esports talent from an entire region, and providing fresh blood for the esports industry; at the same time, it also provides a community for young people who love esports to gather because of their interests, becoming a social platform, and even a part of their lives!"

Xiao Peng lectured on the stage, and the people below nodded.

Obviously, everyone was taken in by Xiao Peng's flowery words.

As for Pei Qian, he wished he could shout, "Don't believe him, everyone! He's tricking you!"

Xiao Peng continued to click the projector remote, turning the PPT to the next page.

"Next, I will introduce to you the efforts that Moyu Internet Cafe has made to welcome the 'Grand Esports Ecosystem.'"

"In all Moyu Internet Cafes, players can try out some skins of both *GOG* and *IOI* for free, and get discounts on internet fees based on their game time;"

"And in Moyu Internet Cafe 3.0, we will regularly organize *GOG* events, encouraging players to play in the form of five-person teams. The competition will be broadcast live in the internet cafe, and the winning team will have its own training room in the internet cafe."

"And the strongest of all teams will train at the highest point of the internet cafe, which represents the highest level of *GOG* in this area, a great honor!"

Xiao Peng raised his hand and pointed to the inverted V-shaped five-seat position at the highest point, causing everyone to marvel.

Obviously, most people just imagined what it would be like to sit in that position and felt great.

However, some people seemed to scoff at this.

Because this idea was a bit too optimistic.

Currently, esports is still relatively niche in China and even the world. Although there are many internet cafes now, and they can be said to be blooming everywhere, not many people actually watch esports games.

Moreover, all esports competitions are almost concentrated in first-tier cities such as Shanghai and Beijing, and only the top few players are well-known to players.

Want to turn esports into a huge industry like soccer? Even enter second- and third-tier cities and create a complete esports atmosphere?

It seemed like a pipe dream.

If there aren't enough players to support this so-called "esports lifestyle hall," and no one comes to each competition, then this beautiful wish will soon come to naught, and eventually degenerate into an ordinary, more expensive internet cafe.

Xiao Peng smiled slightly, as if he had expected everyone's reaction.

Fortunately, he had prepared a backup plan in advance!

"I know that most of you present have not been to the scene of some large-scale competitions, and cannot understand the excitement and entertainment of esports competitions. So next, please join me in appreciating a contest between top *GOG* teams, and experience how the esports lifestyle hall of Moyu Internet Cafe 3.0 will bring about a change in our lives!"

As soon as Xiao Peng finished speaking, the members of the DGE esports club had already taken the stage from the side and entered the soundproof rooms.

Zhang Yuan came to Xiao Peng's side, also holding a microphone, seemingly planning to be a guest commentator.

The PPT on the big screen had been closed and replaced with the game screen waiting to start.

And the sound of whispers rose from the audience.

"There's even a show!"

"Where did they find this team?"

"They don't look like experts, they're all a little too handsome."

"So they're going to arrange a live *GOG* match?"

"Hey, didn't they mention anything about *IOI*? It seems that the internet cafe competition held here is only *GOG*?"

"Whatever, not many people play *IOI* anyway."

At the same time, there was a noisy sound from outside.

"Everyone, make way, make way, set up the seats!"

Folding chairs had arrived.

The audience watching the big screen outside was overjoyed and took their seats.

And in the hall, many people had already turned on their computers and started playing *GOG*.

When sending out the invitation letters, Xiao Peng had specially selected old *GOG* players, otherwise it would be too chaotic if the people above were playing a match and the people below were playing all sorts of different games.

Even if they were playing games, he tried to get everyone to play *GOG*, so that the video would look more uniform.

But these people were obviously not that interested in the upcoming *GOG* competition. They were more willing to play a game themselves to see what the legendary RGB lighting effect looked like.

Although these internet-addicted teenagers from the DGE esports club had undergone a period of fitness training, it had only made their originally abnormal physiques normal. After putting on T-shirts and long pants, you couldn't see any obvious muscles.

They wouldn't be as eye-catching as a group of fitness coaches taking the stage.

The audience just felt that their healthy appearance didn't seem to fit the inherent impression of ordinary esports experts.

The esports experts in their minds were often too thin or too fat, with only their fingers being particularly flexible.

In short, the people in the internet cafe each turned on their computers and started playing, while the people outside the internet cafe planned to watch the beginning, and were ready to slip away at any time if it wasn't exciting.

As for Pei Qian... he had no idea how to describe his current mood.

This was completely different from the opening ceremony he had imagined!

Shouldn't a normal opening ceremony be, leaders giving speeches, cutting the ribbon, and then everyone happily eating, drinking, and having fun?

But why was there a live performance at this Moyu Internet Cafe 3.0 competition?

The two teams on stage were actually Banning and Picking in a serious manner, just like in a ranked match!

No wonder Zhang Yuan and Coach Ya Ling hadn't arranged training tasks for everyone, they were waiting to recharge their energy to come here for this exhibition match!

...

On the big screen, the game started quickly.

The format was Bo5, which was the same pace as the matches that the two teams in the DGE club usually played.

And the hosts below quickly flashed colorful lights, which were very eye-catching.

"Is that First Blood?"

"Hey, the flashing lights are different, that's interesting!"

"The light effect for godlike seems to last a long time."

"Wow, that's so cool!"

The players in the hall immediately discovered the wonderful thing about this host case: it would flash according to the dynamics in the game, emitting a special RGB lighting effect!

In fact, this kind of thing is not difficult to make, but the problem is, who is it flashing for?

If it is at home, even if the host case emits light, only you can see it, and it will soon become boring. The coolness at the beginning will soon turn into light pollution.

But if it is in an internet cafe, it is completely different!

Because the environment of the internet cafe is already noisy and lively, and everyone is a *GOG* player. The lights of the machine are equal to showing off in front of everyone, and you can't help but attract attention.

Even many people who were peeking at the door felt itchy when they saw the large-scale RGB light show in the internet cafe, and couldn't wait to go in and find a machine to play.

The players in the internet cafe felt that the RGB lighting was simply some kind of buff, and they were full of motivation. They wanted to quickly get a solo kill or multi-kill to make their machine shine and attract the attention of people around them.

If the seat next to them happened to be a beautiful lady... then it would be even more out of control.

Many of these people came in groups. At first, everyone was playing the game seriously, and no one paid attention to the competition on the big screen, but soon, this situation changed.

"They're ambushing each other at level one?"

"This positioning looks very professional!"

"The other party was prepared and wasn't fooled."

"Damn, look! This Ruan's operation is too awesome, so skillful!"

"These people have a solid foundation and a fast rhythm. This is definitely not an ordinary team. They look like at least Master players!"

"Impossible, I'm a Master myself, and this is definitely not a level that Master players can play."

Unconsciously, more and more people were discussing the game.

Many players were originally focused on playing the game, but they couldn't resist the applause and cheers that rang out from time to time, and they would occasionally look up.

As a result, they would be completely fascinated when they saw an exciting scene. When they came back to their senses, their screen had turned black and white, and their teammates were frantically typing question marks on their corpses.

When the first game ended, nearly 60% of the people in the hall were playing games.

When the second game ended, less than 20% of the people in the hall were playing games.

By the time the third game came around, no one in the hall was playing the game themselves. Everyone was drinking drinks and staring nervously at the big screen. Whenever there was an exciting play, they would burst into cheers.

Only during the breaks in the game would everyone open custom games, wanting to recreate those wonderful plays that appeared in the game.

The three cameras recorded the reactions of the audience, and the atmosphere in the entire internet cafe was simply too enthusiastic.

Even the audience outside was gathering more and more!

At first, they just heard that Moyu Internet Cafe 3.0 was opening and came to join in the fun. These people were basically already full on the folding chairs in front of the internet cafe, but slowly, many other people in the mall were also attracted, asking what was going on while silently recording videos with their phones.

The people watching the excitement gradually dispersed, but there were still many players who had played *GOG* who stayed. More and more people gathered outside the internet cafe.

As for Pei Qian... he was sitting in the innermost part of the internet cafe lounge, silently taking out his phone and opening Baidu.

"The newly opened internet cafe seems to be on fire, how should I stop the loss? Waiting online, it's urgent!"