CSGO Unboxing Streamer: A Charity-Driven Tycoon

Chapter 197 Boss ZFF of Tianlu Makes a Visit
NAVI is very strong.

According to the rules, they will be randomly matched into teams.

Both matches on the first day were assigned to the Silver Group.

It was nothing short of a massacre.

The difference between professional players and ordinary players is too obvious in the game.

Lu Yiming finished two OB sessions that day.

Some viewers suggested in the live chat that random matchmaking should be canceled.

They also indicated they would try to assign strong teams to NAVI.

That's what makes it visually appealing.

And looking at these comments...

Lu Yiming shook his head and laughed, "The main purpose of this event is entertainment. Teams that encounter NAVI will automatically advance, and they will get a chance to win prizes by killing players in the match. Essentially, we want to show you just how strong the professionals are! But if you don't find it interesting, I can arrange a seventh game for you. The champion team of the Legendary Group in this event can challenge NAVI. The price is that if they lose, all the rewards they have won will be cleared!"

Lu Yiming paused at this point.

He then laughed and said, "If we win, in addition to the promised car, I will give each of us an extra 100,000 yuan in cash! And if you are interested in developing in the professional arena, I will arrange for you to try out for any domestic team other than Tianlu!"

Hear this.

The viewers in the live stream's chat room lit up.

The Legends group has a small number of members to begin with.

Only one champion can be crowned.

Generally speaking, the guaranteed reward for winning in the Legends group is at least 50,000. It takes some courage to challenge NAVI with that 50,000 reward.

at this time.

The news reached the ears of the legendary players.

They all became excited.

Especially the teams that are considered favorites to win the championship.

The Legends Series has become an essential calling card for domestic CSGO youth training and professional players.

It can be said that once you enter the Legendary Group, you'll be in a very competitive position.

They would then be eligible to try out for any professional CS:GO team in China.

This situation was entirely created by Perfect World.

If it weren't for the fact that a certain boss at Tianlu had a falling out with Lu Yiming, almost all the CS:GO teams in China would be signed to Lu Yiming's platform by now.

of course.

The cooperation is already under discussion.

At this time, a cleanup was underway inside the Sky Road.

ZFF intends to acquire sole ownership of Tianlu.

Lu Zhen brought Lu Yiming the news that Tianlu would be added to the Perfect World eSports platform by March of next year at the latest, so that all the domestic teams would be integrated.

This will facilitate the development of subsequent esports projects.

The live broadcast ended that evening.

Lu Yiming received a call from Jiang Yuanming.

At this moment, Jiang Yuanming was at the entrance of the NAVI Club.

Snow was falling heavily outside.

After quickly getting on the bus, I wrapped myself tightly in my down jacket.

Jiang Yuanming said in a deep voice, "I'm sorry, Mr. Lu! The other party is sticking to the price of thirty and won't budge! Even if I offer an extra million dollars, they are only willing to transfer an additional five percent."

The NAVI team is indeed valued at $1000 million at present.

However, it still depends on the specific operating conditions. If the operating conditions are good, there will be a certain premium. Conversely, if the operation is very poor and the internal expenses are not enough to cover the costs, a project valued at ten million dollars may be acquired for five hundred to eight million dollars.

NAVI is a team that has managed its operations quite well.

The net profit for the whole year was more than two million dollars.

Unless the boss is stupid, he won't easily sell his shares.

Hearing this, Lu Yiming laughed and said, "It's alright! Thirty-five it is! Thank you for your hard work! Come back after you sign the contract!"

Hearing this, Jiang Yuanming felt a warmth in his heart.

He then took a business card out of his pocket.

He immediately continued, "There's also good news! The big boss of NAVI only owns 84% ​​of the team. Today, I met another shareholder who gave me a business card, saying that he owns 16%. He told me to contact him tonight if I'm interested so we can discuss it!"

Hear this.

Lu Yiming raised an eyebrow.

If we can secure that 16 percent...

NAVI could be said to be surnamed Lu.

"Let's talk it over! But be careful! Find the place yourself and then arrange to meet him!"

There are some things to be careful about when you're abroad.

Lu Yiming also has a phobia of foreign countries.

The two then discussed some details.

It's 10 PM in China.

But in Moscow it's 5 p.m.

Jiang Yuanming contacted the other party using the phone number on the business card.

We chose to meet at the coffee shop downstairs in the hotel.

The other party's offer was quite steep.

After the accompanying translator informed them that this 16% stake would cost five million dollars.

Jiang Yuanming, his expression unchanged, looked at the translator and said, "Three million dollars! If possible, we can sign the contract tomorrow afternoon!"

This morning, I arranged with the owner of NAVI to trade 35% for six million dollars.

Jiang Yuanming was worried that this was a trap.

Therefore, before acquiring this 35% stake.

I will not do business with this person.

After hearing the translator's words, the other party...

He shook his head and said, "Sir! You need to understand! My 16% stake is extremely crucial! If you own it, you'll have absolute control over the NAVI team! Don't you want to completely control this team?"

Very difficult Chinese to pronounce.

The two countries are, after all, neighbors.

The fact that the other party could speak Chinese didn't seem particularly strange to Jiang Yuanming.

Hearing this, he laughed and said, "You may be mistaken! Our boss has no intention of interfering in the management of this team. Whether your share is 16% or 14%, it will not affect how much we value your share."

For companies that are not publicly listed.

Fifty-one percent can be considered absolute control.

However, Lu Yiming instructed that there was no need to pay too much attention to this portion of the shares.

He had no intention of getting involved in the team's management.

For a professional esports team, players make up 60% of the team, while the remaining 40% is the management team. Lu Yiming wants a team that can win the championship at the beginning of the year.

It is clear.

The other party is taking advantage of knowing the importance of the shares they hold.

They offered a staggering five million dollars for just 16% of the shares.

He looked at Jiang Yuanming's expression at that moment.

After a long pause, he said, "That's such a shame! Let's leave it at that for today!"

When the other party got up to say goodbye.

His gaze was fixed on Jiang Yuanming's expression.

But it's a pity.

With Lu Yiming's instructions.

Jiang Yuanming didn't have much affection for this person who was so greedy.

But he maintained a polite smile.

I watched him walk out of the coffee shop.

Early the next morning.

Jiang Yuanming returned to the NAVI club.

Compared to yesterday.

The owner of NAVI was noticeably more enthusiastic in receiving him today.

Come to the conference room.

The owner of NAVI had his assistant bring out two contracts.

One of them was what they had agreed on yesterday.

They secured 35 percent of the deal for $6 million.

The other one was eight million dollars.

The share price rose from 35 to 49.

As Jiang Yuanming's gaze fell upon the contract.

The owner of NAVI smiled and said, "Thank you so much for your confidence in the NAVI team! We do need a strong investor. If you can promise not to interfere in the team's management, then I believe the second contract will meet the needs of both of us!"

Jiang Yuanming was accompanied by a first-class translator.

There is virtually no misinformation.

It was almost as if the NAVI boss was speaking, and she was translating in a low voice.

A professional lawyer was also accompanying them.

It was introduced by Zhang Wei Law Firm.

At this point, Jiang Yuanming was also shown the differences between the two contracts.

For example, this $8 million contract includes an additional clause prohibiting participation in the team's specific management.

Based on this information, Jiang Yuanming looked up at the NAVI boss and said, "I need to consult with my boss about the eight million dollars, but the prerequisite is that this clause must be removed from the contract. We can choose not to use this right, but we cannot be restricted from using it! In fact, if your side controls 51%, it's the same even without this clause; otherwise, we would rather only have 35%!"

According to the previous contract.

Lu Yiming purchased 35% of the team's shares for six million dollars.

Of that, $3.5 million must be used as team funds.

Similar to the capital reserve that Lu Yiming created before.

This money can only be used for the team's development.

The remaining two and a half million dollars is what the boss can pocket.

It is clear.

The shareholder from yesterday was probably used by this boss to test them.

Hear this.

The owner of NAVI pondered for a moment.

The CSGO esports industry has been developing for many years, but in fact, making money has only been a recent phenomenon. This sale of shares is also an attempt to recoup some of the losses.

This is if the other party agrees.

This means that he can continue to sell 51% of his shares.

There's no need to worry about losing control of NAVI.

Jiang Yuanming was not the first person to come and talk to him about acquiring shares.

But he was the only one who could offer him a price that tempted him.

Of the remaining people.

Basically, he flipped the table and left as soon as he heard his offer.

They all hope to trade based on a market value estimate of less than $1000 million.

at this time.

He looked up at Jiang Yuanming and said, "We signed two advertising contracts this year, generating two million dollars in revenue. The e-sports environment worldwide has developed quite well, and I think your company has also recognized this. How about this! Let's both compromise! I can remove this condition from the contract, but the price will be increased from eight million dollars to ten million dollars, and I will personally take six million dollars out of those ten million!"

at this time.

Jiang Yuanming also realized what was going on.

After the translator finished narrating his words.

He immediately laughed and said, "You seem to be short of money?"

The first day Jiang Yuanming arrived.

The other party explicitly stated that the currency must be in US dollars before they would continue negotiations.

The two sides have held four talks so far.

This boss is very concerned about how much money he takes.

After the translator conveyed his words.

The owner of NAVI shrugged and said, "Who doesn't like money?"

Negotiation is a tug-of-war process.

Both sides have their own bottom lines.

They continued talking until the afternoon.

Jiang Yuanming called Lu Yiming.

at this time.

It's only 8 a.m. in China.

"Mr. Lu! The contract has changed. We can acquire 45% of the shares for eight million, but he wants to take six million of it."

Forty-five percent and forty-nine percent.

It can be said that there is no difference.

If we can save two million dollars.

Jiang Yuanming considered this a great achievement.

He then briefly recounted the entire negotiation process of the day.

Say something.

With 49% secured for ten million, Lu Yiming felt this deal was worthwhile.

Jiang Yuanming's focus is on the present.

This price is actually quite high, but Lu Yiming's focus is on the future, so this price is practically free.

of course.

It's not entirely without risk.

Who knows, the team might fall apart in the future.

For esports teams.

Without results, you are nothing.

Upon hearing this, Lu Yiming said in a deep voice, "Let's continue negotiating! 49% of 10 million dollars is acceptable! But the premise is that the current team members must be deeply committed to this team, and their contracts must be guaranteed to last at least 25 years. If this can be done, I can let him take 6 million dollars, and even the expenses incurred in handling this matter can be deducted from the remaining 4 million!"

Lu Yiming believed that this request was not a difficult problem.

In fact, Lu Yiming overlooked a problem.

What he was actually setting was his own bottom line.

But Jiang Yuanming's understanding is of the upper limit.

soon.

Jiang Yuanming replied while he was having lunch.

Ten million was not used.

It's still eight million dollars.

The other party agreed to Lu Yiming's conditions and compromised by only taking four million US dollars.

That is to say.

The team still has four million dollars in funds, and the players' contracts will be extended to the 25 years requested by Lu Yiming using this money. The owner of NAVI has successfully cashed out four million dollars.

This eight million dollars is not just about shares.

It also includes some cooperation matters that Jiang Yuanming initially proposed.

For example, all members of NAVI will be brand ambassadors for the platform in overseas markets.

They also secured live-streaming contracts with several people starting from 2020 onwards.

Speaking solely of the team itself.

It's not worth Lu Yiming paying such a high price.

The contract signing will have to wait until Navi's owner resolves the players' contract issues.

But it won't take too long.

Faced with the sudden pay rise, the entire NAVI team readily signed the new contracts.

It was at this very moment that the new contract was signed.

They knew the team had gained a new boss.

"Hey~ Senpo! How much did your salary increase? Haha! Mine increased by thirty percent! My new boss is so generous!"

The one speaking is Electronic Bro.

Upon hearing this, Senpo closed the contract in his hand without any expression.

He pushed away the guy from the electronic device who was getting too close and said.

"It's all the same! But don't get too excited yet. The contract states that if the performance isn't satisfactory, the new boss has the right to terminate the contract without penalty!"

Hear this.

Electronic Bro laughed.

Although they have no say in this contract, they could face termination without penalty if they perform too poorly.

However, CSGO players are used to frequently changing teams, and they have no reason to refuse a contract that offers a salary 30% higher than their current level.

At this moment, Electronic Bro patted Senpo on the shoulder and said, "What are you afraid of! It's normal to leave if you don't perform well! How about we find a place to have a drink to celebrate tonight? My treat, you pay!"

Hear this.

Senpo looked at Electronic Bro with a strange gaze.

The latter shrugged and said, "Don't look at me like that! Even our 100% increase isn't as outrageous as your 30%. You should still buy me a glass of whiskey, right?"

The current NAVI main team, including substitutes, has a total of six players.

They are Simple Boy, Electronic Boy, Zeus, Flame Boy, Edward, and Boombl4.

The combined annual salary of these six people is approximately one million dollars.

As the top CS:GO player, SimpleBoy's current salary is only a few tens of thousands of dollars a month, which is already the highest salary in the CS:GO professional scene.

Say something.

Lu Yiming hadn't expected the price to be so cheap.

At first, he thought that Senpo earned at least a million a year.

After all, the top salary in the LPL now starts at tens of millions.

I saw a tweet before.

The league's Feike earns six million dollars a year.

If you calculate it this way.

One year's income for Feike is equivalent to ten years' income for Senpo.

But upon closer reflection, this is quite normal.

The current push for League of Legends comes from the capital market, but the push for CS:GO comes from the betting industry.
Senpo and Electronic Bro were discussing who would treat them to dinner that night.

Lu Yiming, on the other hand, was preparing to head to the company.

Cao Siyun just called.

This indicates that ZFF, the owner of Tianlu, has come to visit.

(End of this chapter)