Chapter 121 A Few Brothers, Let's Go!

"Hey guys, let's go! Let's go inside and play for a while."

Hearing Chen Guo's affirmative answer, some people were already calling out. However, it was clear that the gawkers were unlikely to be a single group. Some were eager to go in, but most people weren't just wandering around early in the morning. They paused to check out the gossip, but once they were done, they had to go back to what they were doing. Would they really delay their important business just to take advantage of a small freebie?

In the end, only two or three people walked into the internet café. The others watched them for a while, and when it seemed that they really hadn't paid anything and were just playing on the computers, they clicked their tongues in amazement, but still went to do what they needed to do.

The first wave of onlookers made a lot of noise, but didn't amount to much. Of course, this had a lot to do with the time. Early in the morning, there weren't many idle people around.

But as time went on, Happy Internet Café became more and more lively. Chen Guo didn't plan to go upstairs to play games at all that day. She was just going to stay at the front desk, watching the customers come and go.

The topic had already been stirred up, and some people were even coming because of it. At noon, even Boss Ma Chenyi of Hongtai Internet Café came to investigate in person. He stood at the entrance of the internet café, staring at the banners and signs, looking back and forth. It wasn't until Chen Guo at the front desk inside saw him and shouted loudly, "Yo, it's Boss Ma. What are you doing standing there? Come in and sit down!"

Ma Chenyi nodded and came in, looking around. Happy Internet Café was packed. Ma Chenyi also owned an internet café, so how could he not know the flow of customers? Usually, the time from morning to noon was when internet cafés had the lowest occupancy rate. The unusual popularity of Happy Internet Café was, of course, because of the free service. The news had spread directly to Ma Chenyi's Hongtai Internet Café, and some people had even quit their machines and left. Of course, not everyone was there to take advantage of the freebie. The vast majority of internet café customers were Glory players, and they came to Happy because they were attracted by the gimmick. Those who spread gossip at Hongtai Internet Café also emphasized that Happy Internet Café had organized a team that claimed to be entering the professional scene.

Putting aside whether there was a powerhouse like Team Excellent Era this season, even if there wasn't, a team formed in an internet café was just for fun. There were plenty of teams like that around! Some Glory players at Hongtai Internet Café were also talking about going to the Challenger League to play! But to claim that they were going to enter the professional league was just too ambitious. Whether Excellent Era was there or not, it was still too ambitious. With Excellent Era, it just added fuel to the fire for the Glory players in the area: Who didn't know that Team Excellent Era was going to play in the Challenger League this season! You're right across from the Excellent Era Club, and you're putting up such a sign. What do you mean by that?

This was the real reason that attracted many Glory players to come. To be honest, some people were too embarrassed to take advantage of the freebie.

With both a cheap deal and gossip to watch, Hongtai Internet Café was deserted.

Ma Chenyi was also a Glory player, but he was the rational fan type. When he heard the customers talking about it, he immediately judged that Chen Guo was up to something, probably a promotion. But when he thought about it more carefully, what kind of promotion was this? Nowadays, most internet café businesses were supported by the game Glory. Chen Guo's move was an offense to the local Glory players. In H City, Excellent Era fans definitely accounted for the vast majority. This was not only because of Team Excellent Era's performance, but also because Team Excellent Era was located in H City.

This kind of regional advantage could not be ignored. Fans who gathered because of regionality were often the most loyal, and they were willing to stay with the team even when it was down on its luck. They had a deep sense of participation in the team and would like the team and their hometown together.

Ma Chenyi thought about it again and again and felt that something was wrong. When he saw that there was no business on his side, and several internet café employees were dozing off on the tables, he simply gave them instructions and ran over to Happy to take a look in person.

After carefully looking at the entrance, he found that the rumors that had reached his Hongtai Internet Café were not exaggerated at all. Happy Internet Café had really formed a team, and the wording of the promotion was obvious enough. They were just short of directly saying that they were going to defeat Excellent Era.

"Boss Chen, what are you up to? I don't understand," Ma Chenyi said as he came in. Of course, Chen Guo personally came up to greet him. She knew that he definitely wouldn't be here to use the internet.

"I saw you looking at it outside for a long time. What's wrong? Didn't I write it clearly enough?" Chen Guo smiled.

"It's clear enough, but I really can't figure out the meaning behind it," Ma Chenyi said.

"Boss Ma, you're overthinking it! There's no hidden meaning. It's just as you see it," Chen Guo said.

"What I see?" Ma Chenyi was stunned. "You really think your team can make it into the professional scene? Are you joking?"

"No, I really think so," Chen Guo said with a smile.

Ma Chenyi was a little confused. Chen Guo was his competitor, and they usually dealt with each other a lot, fighting to a draw. But when it came to her character, Ma Chenyi felt that Chen Guo wasn't someone with a deep mind. She always said what she meant, honestly and straightforwardly. Now that she said this was what she really meant, it shouldn't be fake. But the problem was, it was too bizarre. He couldn't believe it even if he was beaten to death!

"I'm saying..." Ma Chenyi still wanted to question it. "Last time we bet, you did have a few experts on your side. They seemed to be quite good. If it were in the past, and you had such a group of experts, forming a team like this, I would really be tempted to bet on you. But this time, there's Excellent Era in the Challenger League! Even if your team has some skill, you don't think they can beat a team with three All-Star players, right?"

"How would we know it's impossible if we don't try? The outcome of a Glory match always needs to be played to be known," Chen Guo said.

"That's true, but that's only when the levels are similar. Is your team's level similar to Team Excellent Era's? We've always been straightforward with each other, so I won't be polite. If it's really a team of that level, I don't think there's any reason for them to be under your control, right? Is your internet café... worth more than an All-Star player?" Ma Chenyi said, looking around Happy Internet Café again.

"Hehe, nothing is absolute!" Chen Guo smiled.

Ma Chenyi believed in Chen Guo's character. He believed that Chen Guo wouldn't deceive people. The bizarre thing that he thought was in front of him, Chen Guo seemed to be very confident about. In that case, there was only one possibility. Chen Guo had a trump card that he didn't know about.

He and Chen Guo were familiar, but as competitors, their relationship wasn't that good. Ma Chenyi estimated that he wouldn't be able to ask about something that the other party hadn't taken the initiative to mention. So he didn't say much more. He looked back at the bustling Happy Internet Café and casually said, "You're really going to do this until the new league starts?"

"Yeah!" Chen Guo nodded.

"Then it looks like I can take a vacation for the next half month," Ma Chenyi said.

"Not necessarily. Look, I'm full now. When it gets to the peak period, there definitely won't be enough seats! You'll definitely have to share some of the customers. I'm saying, why don't you join me in this activity?" Chen Guo said.

"Don't be silly. What reason do I have to go crazy with you?" Ma Chenyi said.

"Don't regret it!" Chen Guo said.

"You'd better not regret it. I want to see how you're going to play this move," Ma Chenyi said, waving his hand. "I'm leaving. I'm going back to see if there's anything that needs to be done in the internet café. I'll take advantage of this half month to see if I should renovate it."

"Then take care. I won't see you off," Chen Guo said.

"Don't bother. You're so busy, why bother seeing me off?" Ma Chenyi said and finally left.

In Happy Internet Café, it was still lively. There were people who came in for free, but the vast majority of people were holding a grudge against Happy's promotion. While using the free internet, they were mocking Happy's ignorance. These people definitely weren't there for the free internet. They were just sitting there to disgust Happy.

There were all kinds of nasty words, which made those who didn't play Glory and didn't understand Glory dumbfounded. What was this all about? They were providing free internet access, but they were still being ridiculed by these people. Normal people really couldn't understand this.

They couldn't understand it, and they didn't need to understand it. Chen Guo was prepared for the Glory fans' mockery, and she sat there calmly.

Some people recognized her as the boss, and they would occasionally start a commotion.

"Boss, where's your champion team? Aren't you going to bring them out for everyone to see?"

"Yeah, we came here especially for them. We're definitely going to get an autograph to take back later. Maybe it'll be worth a lot of money next year."

"What are you saying! What do you mean maybe? It definitely will!"

There were all kinds of sarcastic shouts, but Chen Guo was uncharacteristically good-tempered. She just smiled and patiently answered the questions that people weren't really asking, but were just trying to stir up trouble: "The team is training now, so it's probably not convenient to meet everyone."

"They're still training? How professional!" someone shouted, followed by a burst of laughter.

"Boss, the sign you put up outside said that in addition to free internet, there's also a chance to spar with the team! We've already had enough free internet, and we're just waiting to spar."

"It's not free internet, but sparring costs money, right?"

"Damn, is that the secret of this activity? Then I have to leave quickly. The appearance fee for this champion team must be very high. We can't afford it, right?"

There was another burst of laughter as usual. Chen Guo waited for the laughter to gradually stop before answering, "If you want to spar, then tonight!"