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The entire e-sports base building is equipped with everything you need for daily life.

In addition to the training room, canteen, and dormitory that Shen Xing and his team could think of, there were also living facilities such as a gym, swimming pool, supermarket, and medical room.

It fully meets the living needs of these athletes, and they can understand why these athletes can live here without having to go out.

Because the base really has everything.

In the lounge, Xiao Qiang swiped his card to order some coffee and juice for the group: "Don't be shy, it's much cheaper to buy things at the base than outside. This coffee is freshly ground, and the juice is freshly squeezed. It's about the price of a regular drink outside."

Shen Xing raised an eyebrow upon hearing this: "That's quite humane."

Bai Lianghe coldly remarked, "If there's no salary, we have to sell it cheaper, otherwise these contestants might not even be able to afford food."

Xiao Qiang couldn't help but laugh when he heard this. He nodded in agreement: "That makes sense. But all professional clubs across the country are like this. All resources and preferential treatment are tilted towards professional players. After all, professional players are the key to supporting the entire club and are the club's real cash cow."

After saying that, Xiao Qiang looked at Shen Xing curiously and asked, "Shen Xing, I watched your college league last season, and you played really well. Why did you sign with a club?"

Shen Xing and the others exchanged puzzled glances.

Seeing this, Xiaoqiang added, "I don't know if it's appropriate for me to say this now, but actually the club is quite murky. Many people may sign with their heads down because of the club's reputation, but once they get in, they find that there are actually very few opportunities because there are too many players."

Shen Xing subconsciously asked, "How many?"

Xiao Qiang counted the people in front of him and sighed: "Except for the professional players, you guys make a total of one hundred people!"

"A hundred people?" Shen Xing exclaimed in surprise, clearly shocked by the number.

"Ninety-nine." Shi Jingming raised his hand: "Not counting me."

But there's no real difference between ninety-nine and one hundred.

Xiao Qiang nodded: "Yes, the club's players can form more than a dozen teams. According to the rules of the domestic leagues at all levels, a club can recommend two teams in the C-level league, while each club can only recommend one team in the B-level and A-level leagues."

"The eligibility criteria for the youth training competition are more stringent. Only clubs with professional teams can recommend a team to directly qualify for the youth training competition."

"What are the criteria for the recommendation?" Yu Qian asked.

Xiao Qiang blurted out, "Internal war, which is the competition between all teams in the club. Because participating in various levels of competitions is very important for every player. In addition to the opportunity to win prize money, players must have league results if they want to advance to higher levels of competitions."

"For example, if you win the college league championship, you will have achieved a C-level league result, and you can directly compete for the qualification to participate in the B-level league next time."

"Conversely, players without C-level league results must and can only compete for C-level league qualification. It's quite fair, but also cruel. Some people sign contracts but haven't even played a C-level league match for a long time because they keep losing in internal competitions."

Hearing Xiaoqiang's words, the group felt less nervous and instead breathed a sigh of relief.

Mu Jin patted her chest and said calmly, "Luckily, we can directly participate in the youth training competition..."

It was this sentence that made Xiaoqiang pause, and he frowned and asked uncertainly, "What...what did you just say?"

Shen Xing noticed the change in his expression and thought that Mu Jin had said something wrong. Just as she was about to explain, Bai Lianghe interrupted her with a straightforward answer: "She said we can directly participate in the youth training competition."

Xiao Qiang heard it clearly this time, and Bai Lianghe added, "Coach Haichang promised us that he would give us a chance to directly qualify for the youth training competition."

Bai Lianghe spoke so frankly because this matter could not be hidden any longer; sooner or later everyone would find out.

Xiaoqiang had obviously never heard of this before, and his expression changed repeatedly.

"Xiaoqiang, what's wrong?" Shen Xing asked cautiously.

Xiao Qiang quickly came to his senses, gathered his thoughts, and shook his head: "N-nothing. No wonder you guys were willing to come; it turns out Coach Haichang offered these conditions."

He paused for a moment, then couldn't help but remind them, "But don't make too much of this public. I know it can't be kept secret, but since you've just arrived, it's best to keep a low profile, especially don't let the A-level players find out too quickly."

"An A-level player?" Shen Xing frowned and asked, "What do you mean?"

Xiao Qiang had no choice but to patiently explain again: "All the players in the club are classified into levels. Professional players and professional substitutes are both S-level players, while A-level players are semi-professional players with A-level league results. Below that are B-level players, C-level players, and players without league results are unranked players."

That's easy to understand.

Bai Lianghe was quick-witted and immediately understood Xiao Qiang's well-intentioned reminder: "You just said not to let the A-level players know about our direct qualification for the youth training competition too quickly. Is it because the direct qualification teams recommended by the club are always composed of players selected from the A-level players?"

After Bai Lianghe said that, the others immediately understood.

Xiao Qiang nodded: "That's right. The spots for the youth training competition are very valuable, and they only come once a year. If they find out that you parachuted into the youth training competition and snatched the spots of A-level players, you will definitely become the target of everyone's criticism."

Xiao Qiang also reminded them: "Moreover, most people in the club are different from you. You are top students from Longda University, academic achievers. But the general level of education of others is not high, because the club only looks at technical talent when signing players."

"When there are many people, it is easy to form cliques, especially in this team-based environment, where the competition is even more intense. You will probably inevitably be targeted by others."

Judging from Xiaoqiang's tone, it was clear that he wasn't exaggerating or trying to scare the group.

With so many people living in the club building, it's practically a miniature society, so this kind of thing is perfectly normal.

Shi Jingming was a little worried: "Damn, this is terrifying. Doesn't anyone in your club care?"

Xiao Qiang curled his lip: "Even if someone tries to manage, they can't control everyone. Here, the greater the ability, the higher the status. A-level players are the club's key focus, and no one dares to offend them. That's why I reminded you to be careful."

Yu Qian then said, "Actually, this kind of situation exists everywhere, including schools. In dormitories and student unions, there are many instances of people using hierarchy to oppress others. It's unavoidable wherever there are people."