Chapter 110: The Capitalist's Hype
It was clear to everyone that the atmosphere within the Pepsi Club was somewhat peculiar.
It was all because of the new foreign aid.
Fortunately, Li Xin had no intention of competing for status; he stated that he was merely a temporary reinforcement and would give his all. With only one day for practice and coordination, it was a rushed affair, and the results remained uncertain.
From top to bottom, the outlook was grim.
Throughout the day, Li Xin remained in the projection room, reviewing match footage of their opponents and past games of the Pepsi squad, striving to glean some insight. This was his standard practice.
Jiang Chuxue might have understood, but the others were quite oblivious.
In private, some whispered that he was putting on airs, feigning mystery and pretending to be highly skilled.
October 26th, 9:00 AM. At the Wankai International Exhibition Center in the heart of HZ City, the crowd was immense, and the atmosphere was feverish.
The gaming tournament, which had been running for a month, had seen most events narrowed down to the final championship match. Only the CrossFire event lagged behind, exceeding its original schedule. Of the eight teams competing this year, all were formidable. Excluding the three that had already qualified, the remaining five had to engage in a brutal elimination round to decide the final qualifying spot.
Only then would the top four be determined.
With one hour left until the 10:00 AM match, the audience inside the venue had already taken their seats. The competition itself was momentarily cast aside; what the people were truly anticipating was the appearance of Jin Hua, the young heir to Jinrong International Investment.
As the son of the wealthiest man in HZ, he maintained a low profile, possessed great talent, and was a dashing, handsome man. Locally, Jin Hua was a prominent figure, and his daily actions were always subject to scrutiny.
Just yesterday at 3:00 PM, the official Jin Hua Investment website had suddenly posted an announcement: "Jin Hua Investment, in conjunction with the Duan Jiale Food Group, plans a combined investment of 30 million to acquire shares in the Pepsi Electronic Sports Club."
The article stated that the 30 million would secure a 33% stake in Pepsi. Of that, Jin Hua Investment would contribute 18 million and Duan Jiale