They held each other, Meng Jingwei trying her best to stay awake.
However, being with him was too comfortable, too secure. Coupled with over three hours of intense activity, sleepiness inevitably overcame her, and she drifted off.
The next day, sunlight streamed through the window. Meng Jingwei groggily rubbed her eyes and suddenly remembered something. She opened her eyes to find he was no longer beside her.
She reached out and touched the bedding. The spot where he had slept was already ice cold, suggesting he had left long ago.
Meng Jingwei hugged the blanket, her mind wandering, recalling the beautiful intimacy they shared the previous night.
...
Lancheng.
Chaoyun Esports, Conference Room.
Shi Ran, Du Rui, and Li Fan sat together for a meeting.
Du Rui and Li Fan were partners in Chaoyun Esports. Du Rui held a thirty-five percent stake in the company, and Li Fan held ten percent. Meng Jingwei held the majority.
However, since Meng Jingwei handed over the company's management to Shi Ran, the two men harbored dissatisfaction and intended to create obstacles for Shi Ran.
During their meeting, the three discussed the issue of the company acquiring sponsors. The two men exchanged glances, secretly conveying their thoughts.
Li Fan closed the folder in his hands, twirling a black ballpoint pen. He said to Shi Ran, "The company's contracts with previous partners have expired, and our team's visibility has also increased. We need to find new sponsors. The team is preparing for the domestic autumn competition, and Du Rui and I need to lead the training. The task of finding sponsors will be handed over to you."
"Yes. This domestic autumn competition is very important. If we can win, we can participate in international competitions."
Du Rui nodded, his gaze fixed on Shi Ran, and said sternly.
Shi Ran had been at Chaoyun Esports for half a year, working diligently and proactively every day, wanting to integrate quickly into the company. However, these people felt she didn't understand games and treated her with disdain.
"Okay, no problem," Shi Ran nodded slightly. "Have you thought about which companies to approach?"
"Songyu Group, Hongfei Group, and Cybertron Group. These three companies are currently the most powerful. If we can secure sponsorship from any one of them, we can achieve the company's entire annual performance target ahead of schedule."
Du Rui tapped the table lightly with his pen, adopting a superior demeanor.
When Shi Ran joined the company, Meng Jingwei had explicitly stated that Shi Ran was her successor. However, no one was willing to obey a young girl.
Shi Ran was displeased with Du Rui's domineering attitude but did not show it on her face.
In the workplace, no one sympathizes with the weak. Only by delivering outstanding performance can one prove their strength.
"Alright, I'll do my best."
Shi Ran nodded in agreement.
"Do your best?"
Li Fan frowned, his face etched with dissatisfaction. "We expect you to secure the sponsors. Look, since you joined the company, what have you contributed? If you can't even handle this small matter, what use are you!"
Even Du Rui, sitting beside him, shook his head. "I don't understand how Meng Jingwei could let an outsider like you manage the company. Is she treating us like fools? We work from sunrise to sunset, busy as dogs, while she reaps high rewards effortlessly. What kind of deal is this!"
"Hmph, what do you mean treating us like fools? She's clearly treating us like idiots," Li Fan scoffed.
The two men, who had initially suppressed their dissatisfaction with Shi Ran, now erupted in emotion, berating Meng Jingwei in front of Shi Ran. This enraged Shi Ran.
Her brows furrowed, her small face flushed with anger, her bright eyes glaring at the two of them, "You..."
Raising her voice to retort, Shi Ran's mind suddenly recalled Meng Jingwei's past teachings.