Qiqiao Network Human Resources Department

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"Long Yuqiong, originally named O'Shea, a native of Yanxia. One of Vault of Heaven's Gemini Stars in a major esports guild. Three years ago, the club owner Yu Tianxiao recruited him from the youth training camp. Just one year after his debut, he rose to prominence in Hunting World, especially due to his outstanding individual ability. After becoming World Champion, he immediately transferred to the currently popular Star Abyss circuit and, relying on his exceptional personal skill, won the Individual Match championship."

A stack of contracts landed on the desk. Lai Anding slowly paced over and sat down in her executive chair. Looking at the young man before her, whose temperament was deep and reserved, she smiled. "Such an outstanding veteran esports player, with a good relationship with the guild's upper management as well. Why did you suddenly decide to submit a résumé to Qiqiao Network and apply for an internal position?"

Long Yuqiong, or rather, O'Shea, was a young man of twenty-three or twenty-four. He looked ordinary, of average height, with several deep-blue streaks dyed into his black-gray hair. His pitch-black eyes resembled black holes, drawing one's gaze ever deeper.

"I'm twenty-three this year. As a human, I'm still young, but as an esports player, I've already started declining."

O'Shea said matter-of-factly, "Maybe I can keep competing now, stream, or become a coach. But what about when I'm thirty or forty? What can I still rely on my old abilities to do?"

"A very good sense of preparedness." Lai Anding nodded.

"I want a retirement job. You were hiring, so I came."

O'Shea said:

"I've read your recruitment requirements. Age, education, work experience, past achievements—I meet them all perfectly."

"Don't be in such a hurry, Mr. O'Shea."

Lai Anding raised a hand and asked curiously, "Actually, those are