Chapter 129 Psychological Warfare

Pei Qian was in the meeting room, very calmly playing with his phone while waiting for the managers of the various clubs to finish their phone calls and return.

Zhang Yuan sat on the side, also a little unsure of what President Pei was really thinking.

Although he had always known that President Pei's attitude towards doing things was "Do good deeds, don't ask about the future," for Zhang Yuan himself, he still had to assess the situation and observe the direction of the wind in many cases.

Seeking advantages and avoiding disadvantages is human nature.

Those who don't understand this point have probably been eliminated in the billions of years of evolution.

Taking this incident as an example, no matter how you look at it, the advantage is on the side of the clubs.

The domestic esports industry is immature, and the esports circle is small. The various clubs dare to ask exorbitant prices because they are sure that no one will take over their GOG divisions. In the end, President Pei will have to spend tens of millions, even hundreds of millions, to bail them out.

The grassroots viewers and professional players have no way to change things, and the organizers of the competition don't really have a good solution either.

If it were anyone else, they would have given up long ago in the face of such resistance.

Moreover, after giving up, they could find many reasons.

For example: in order to work with the clubs to develop and strengthen the esports industry; the current timing is not yet ripe, and we should take a long-term view and slowly promote it; in order to ensure that the GPL league can proceed as scheduled and not affect the rights and interests of players and viewers, we seek a win-win solution with the clubs...

If President Pei decides to take a step back, then as long as he throws out these reasons, no one can overly criticize Tenda's behavior.

Anyway, no one will know the real reason. It's always easy to say nice things.

On the contrary, continuing to persist may not bring a good reputation.

There are still many points that other clubs can attack.

For example: Tenda disregards the overall situation, excessively squeezes the clubs on some unimportant clauses, destroys the entire esports ecosystem, causes the esports environment to shrink, reduces the number of participating teams, the GPL league may be postponed, and the interests of the audience are affected...

At that time, can it be determined that the onlookers will definitely stand on President Pei's side?

Not necessarily.

It can even be predicted that many people will stand on the side of the clubs and accuse President Pei of making a fuss over a minor issue.

Some people will say that even if there is a problem with the contract between the club and the players, let the club and the players fight a lawsuit, it doesn't affect your holding the competition, and it doesn't affect the audience watching the competition, so why keep entangled in this small problem?

If what President Pei is doing now is really an easy thing to do, then after the domestic esports industry has been doing it for so long, the organizers should have done this long ago, and it wouldn't be President Pei's turn.

Therefore, although President Pei now seems to have a tough attitude and is confident of victory, he should also be under tremendous pressure...

Zhang Yuan looked at President Pei, who was leisurely playing with his phone, and couldn't help but sigh. President Pei is indeed a person who can do great things. His psychological quality is really strong enough.

"President Pei, is there anything you need me to do?" Zhang Yuan asked.

Pei Qian looked at him. Zhang Yuan's expression seemed to be a bit admiring and a bit tragic, which felt a bit inexplicable.

What is this guy imagining again!

Pei Qian quickly said, "No need."

"Just wait for these clubs to come back, and tell our colleagues in the legal department to draft a specific contract and sign it with them."

"Oh, and then just spread the news of the club transfer on a small scale, there's no need to make a big splash."

Pei Qian was afraid that the news would spread too widely, causing a lot of attention, and all kinds of unexpected people would jump out to take over, which would be a big trouble.

It's best if only a small number of people know, so that even if someone comes to buy, they can only buy two or three, and the rest will all be taken over by Tenda. Wouldn't that be great?

Zhang Yuan was also a little unsure of what President Pei was really thinking, but since President Pei said not to worry, he would just wait patiently and do his job well.

After a while, the managers of the various clubs finished their phone calls and returned one after another.

Pei Qian looked around, seeing that almost everyone was there, put away his phone, and looked around at everyone, "So, how have you all considered it?"

"If you are willing to sell, then we will sign a contract, and we will absolutely guarantee that everyone can sell at their desired price; if you don't plan to sell, then I will assume that everyone recognizes the rules and requirements of the GPL."

Manager Li, who had received his boss's support, became more confident and nodded, saying, "Sell! But if we want to sign a contract, SUG club has to add another 1 million, which is 12 million."

This move was also psychological warfare.

On the basis of an already high premium, another one million was added. This amount was not a lot, so President Pei wouldn't want to fall out, but it would really disgust President Pei a little and put some pressure on him.

Because Manager Li knew that if he raised the price, most of the other clubs would also raise the price.

This would increase the total price by several million or even tens of millions.

This behavior itself was a bit uncomfortable, but business is business. Before signing a contract in black and white, verbal promises are not valid, and there is nothing to blame.

Manager Li thought that even if President Pei didn't show his emotions, he would have to be a little unhappy when he heard that he wanted to add another million, right?

If President Pei didn't accept this, the two sides could continue to drag on, which was also good.

However, President Pei didn't show any anger at all, but instead had some surprise in his eyes.

Well done!

Manager Li took the initiative to raise the price, and the other clubs would definitely follow suit. Adding 1 million to each club would also be a lot of money!

Pei Qian almost laughed out loud, and tried to control his expression, looking at the other club managers, "So, does everyone want to raise the price? If you have any demands, you can bring them up as much as possible, just like Manager Li!"

The other managers looked at each other, not knowing how to answer for a while.

Of course, they wanted to raise the price. Where could they find such a good thing as earning an extra million for nothing?

But everyone was afraid that President Pei would hold a grudge.

Manager Su of H4 club coughed lightly, "Ahem, President Pei, for H4 club, there is no need to add any more. The previous price has already reached our club's expected price."

As soon as Manager Su finished speaking, he immediately felt several contemptuous glances cast at him.

But he pretended not to see them.

Because the boss of H4 club was not as tough as the boss of SUG.

The instruction Manager Su received was that H4 club was the first club to cooperate with President Pei, and it was also the club that benefited the most. Tenda's regulations were nothing more than requiring a standard contract, which was not a matter of principle. Make a little noise, and if it doesn't work, so be it.

There was no need to offend President Pei too harshly with the other clubs!

Moreover, the boss of H4 club didn't want to end up really selling the GOG division, after all, they were the champions of the Global Invitational Tournament.

Although 13 million was a lot, it was still a champion team. If they really sold it, it would be unclear whether they would make a profit or a loss.

Therefore, among these managers, Manager Su was the least firm. He took the initiative to reject President Pei's proposal to raise the price, not wanting to make the situation too ugly.

The atmosphere in the meeting room became subtle again.

Pei Qian was a little panicked instead.

Don't do that, Manager Li finally started a good rhythm, don't bring it back to me!

I could have spent a few million more, but if you lead the way like this, no one will dare to raise the price, wouldn't that be very embarrassing for me?

Pei Qian waved his hand, "That won't do! We have to treat everyone equally!"

"I think everyone doesn't want to raise the price, but they are embarrassed to speak up."

"In this way, Zhang Yuan, you increase the expected price of all clubs by one million, and sign the contract according to this."

Zhang Yuan was stunned for a moment. What does this mean? President Pei is taking the initiative to raise the price for the other party?

But seeing President Pei's firm gaze, he couldn't ask more questions on this occasion, so he could only record it silently.

The contemptuous glances cast at Manager Su before disappeared.

Since all the clubs were raising the price by one million, everyone was psychologically balanced, and they didn't have to worry about being remembered by Tenda.

After all, this was proposed by President Pei himself!

Pei Qian was also very happy and asked with a smile, "Okay, then can I now assume that everyone, like SUG club, has confirmed that they want to sell the club at this price, right? If no one wants to withdraw, I will let the legal department prepare the intermediary agency contract for everyone."

Pei Qian didn't plan to ask one by one, and directly muddled through. Those who didn't publicly stand up would be regarded as agreeing to sell the GOG division.

The club managers looked at each other, all seeing confusion on each other's faces.

President Pei... which side is he on?

Why does it seem like he has been speaking on our side?

Why does he seem more anxious than us, wanting us to sell the GOG division as soon as possible?

What kind of medicine is he selling in his gourd?

Manager Su of H4 club suddenly felt that the situation seemed a bit wrong.

President Pei is too confident!

The act of taking the initiative to help the club raise the price is really outrageous, which shows that President Pei must have a backup plan!

H4 club didn't originally plan to really sell the GOG division. They just felt that putting some pressure on Tenda with the other clubs and getting rid of some of the GPL league's restrictions on the clubs would be profitable for them.

But now, President Pei seems to be showing his true colors, and the other clubs haven't realized the seriousness of the problem!

Although he doesn't know what President Pei's backup plan is, if they sell now, they will most likely lose out! They will most likely be eaten clean by President Pei!

Seeing that Zhang Yuan was about to write down all the clubs, Manager Su quickly stood up, "Wait!"

"President Pei, H4 club doesn't plan to sell the GOG division."

The eyes of the other club managers instantly focused on Manager Su, with three points of surprise and three points of anger in their eyes.

Betraying on the spot is also possible?

What about the agreement to advance and retreat together?

Manager Su remained unmoved. Don't drag me along if you are courting death! Our boss doesn't plan to sell the GOG division. If I buy it for him without authorization, how can I survive?

Pei Qian's eyes towards Manager Su were also with three points of surprise and three points of anger.

You... are making trouble!

Couldn't you say anything in private? If you speak on this occasion, what if you lead other clubs astray and they don't sell either?

Seeing that two or three club managers were shaken by Manager Su's statement, Pei Qian quickly raised his hand and said, "Everyone be quiet!"

"Selling or not selling is everyone's personal choice. Don't always be influenced by others. Don't you have any opinions of your own?"

"Manager Li said to sell, and you all want to sell; Manager Su said not to sell, and you all want to not sell again."

"Can you be a little more firm!"

"Even elementary school students know that words must be counted, and that there is no regret after the move, how come the problem becomes so complicated when it comes to you?"

"Look at Manager Li, he is very opinionated, and I appreciate it very much."

"In this way, that's it for today, everyone go back first, and wait for Zhang Yuan to contact everyone one by one and sign the contract one by one."

Pei Qian felt that the wind direction was changing a bit unfavorably for him, so he quickly stopped.

He had to let these clubs follow Manager Li's actions, not follow Manager Su's actions!

President Pei's words were exactly what the managers wanted. It just so happened that it would take some time for Tenda to draft the contract and formally sign it, so they could use this time to carefully consider it again.

Manager Su got up directly, ignoring the other managers, and left on his own.

There was nothing he could do at this point.

He wasn't afraid of offending these clubs either.

Anyway, after a while, the GPL league will be in full swing, and these clubs are all for profit, so who will hold a grudge forever?

The other club managers naturally wouldn't say anything more on this occasion and left silently.

Seeing that the club managers had all left, Pei Qian leaned back in his chair and let out a long sigh of impatience.

Too much procrastination!

We've talked about it two or three times, why haven't these managers made up their minds yet?

Sell me the GOG division quickly, wouldn't it be nice for you to make a fortune happily?

Forget it, it's almost the last step anyway. Once the contract is signed, Tenda's money will be wasted.

Good food is not afraid of being late!

Pei Qian stood up and, before leaving, instructed Zhang Yuan a few more words, "Remember, the news of auctioning these clubs' GOG divisions should only be spread on a small scale, don't make a big splash."

Zhang Yuan nodded in confusion, "Okay, President Pei."