After the two of them went upstairs, Wang Yue said to Ye Xiu, "How did things go with Tao Xuan when you retired? Want me to help negotiate? I could buy your game account back for you."
Ye Xiu smiled and shook his head. "Forget it. My real name is Ye Xiu. Let One Leaf Knows Autumn be my way of saying goodbye to Excellent Era."
Wang Yue hadn't expected Ye Xiu to be so magnanimous. He shook his head helplessly. "It's not that simple. I underestimated how much influence you have. If I negotiate on your behalf, I can buy back not only your account and your contract, but Su Mu Cheng's as well.
"I know she's your closest friend. After you leave, they'll target her. Why don't you two come over together?"
Hearing that, Ye Xiu said helplessly, "That would probably turn things ugly, and I don't want that. Besides, if we fall out, both I and Excellent Era will suffer. You'd be the only one to benefit."
Wang Yue smiled and shook his head. "I wouldn't exactly be profiting from the situation. We've actually met before. I tried out for Excellent Era, too, and realized that a company with eyes only for profit wasn't a good place for someone who valued relationships."
Wang Yue paused, then said seriously, "I'm guessing that once Su Mu Cheng finds out you're here, she'll come over when her contract expires. It's just a matter of sooner or later.
"If you're willing to work with me on the negotiations, I can give Su Mu Cheng some shares. That way, she won't have to worry about her future when her esports career ends, or leave the industry altogether."
Wang Yue's words moved Ye Xiu. What he missed most was the happy time he'd