She glanced down at her clothes. Yesterday, when she was rummaging through her belongings to see if anything was left, she had gotten quite a bit of something on herself. She hadn't noticed it before, but she saw it now.
I reached out and wiped the dust off my clothes, but to my surprise, the more I wiped, the larger the area became, and the more noticeable it became.
Jiang Shuiyun silently withdrew her hand. Oh well, let it be.
The interview setup was complete, but it wasn't nine o'clock yet, and the interviewer hadn't arrived. The person who brought Jiang Shuiyun there asked her to wait a moment and then left.
Sitting in the chair, Jiang Shuiyun looked around. This must be a temporary interview space.
The room was large; this small section was the interview area, with a table and computer in front of each interviewee, and the interviewer opposite them. A monitor hung on the wall. On the other side of the room was a long table and many neatly arranged chairs; this area must have originally been a meeting room.
Just as Jiang Shuiyun was looking around, she heard the door open. She stood up and looked over; it was the interviewer.
"Let me introduce myself. I am the team's agent, my surname is Xi. This is Team Leader Zhang, who is in charge of team recruitment. This is our team's coach, also surnamed Zhang, but this is Coach Zhang."
Team manager Xi Rong introduced the interviewers to Jiang Shuiyun with a smile. After getting to know them and shaking hands, they sat down and the interviews began.
The interview was very simple and straightforward. Jiang Shuiyun was asked to play a game on the computer in front of her to see her skill level. After all, the survey showed that there was a significant difference between Jiang Shuiyun's skill level recently and now.
Jiang Shuiyun didn't waste any time. She turned on the computer in front of her, and the screen on the computer was synchronized to the monitor in front of the interviewers so that they could see Jiang Shuiyun's actions more clearly.
The game account is already logged in on the computer. It's an account that ranks within the top 2,000 in the entire server. With such a high score, it won't be easy to rank up any further.
Jiang Shuiyun stretched her fingers and clicked to start a matchmaking game.
While waiting, Jiang Shuiyun couldn't help but yawn, after all, she hadn't slept all night, which had some effect on her.
As the game started, Jiang Shuiyun pinched the bridge of her nose and perked up.
This was indeed quite difficult, but Jiang Shuiyun did not take it lightly, nor did she use the methods she had previously employed when pursuing rapid ranking up. Instead, she proceeded step by step while ensuring stability.
Shen Yunyi could see Jiang Shuiyun's situation clearly. When he saw Jiang Shuiyun yawn, Shen Yunyi couldn't help but frown. "Why does she look like she hasn't woken up yet? And her clothes are all messy."
"Mr. Shen, when we went to pick her up, we heard from the neighbors that Ms. Jiang's house caught fire last night. Since it was a rented house, the landlord came to make trouble before dawn. When we arrived, Ms. Jiang had just finished dealing with this lawsuit and then came over. Her husband hasn't had time to settle in yet and is waiting in the reception area now."
The assistant next to Shen Yunyi was the one who went to pick up Jiang Shuiyun and Yi Jinbai today, and he was replying to Shen Yunyi's words.
"Fire? Is it all taken care of?"
Shen Yunyi looked at Jiang Shuiyun, who had already started playing the game. It seemed that the lack of sleep did not have a significant impact on her.
"It's all been resolved. It seems that Teacher Jiang pawned some jewelry to compensate the landlord for the loss, so the matter is settled. However, it seems that the landlord will not rent the house to them anymore."
The assistant didn't bother to inquire about these matters at all. While waiting for Jiang Shuiyun and Yi Jinbai, he learned from the surrounding neighbors that everyone living in the old alley knew about such a big event.
Shen Yunyi listened, hummed in response, and then fell silent. His gaze toward Jiang Shuiyun held a hint of doubt. Even if it was true that Jiang Shuiyun had lost her memory, could someone with amnesia really change so much? These were things that the Jiang Shuiyun of the past would never have done.
While Shen Yunyi was still pondering Jiang Shuiyun, Jiang Shuiyun's game had already ended. She won very steadily, and although her score wasn't that high, it was still quite good. After all, her teammates in this game were a bit weak, so it was already quite an achievement to play like this.
"Professor Jiang's abilities are beyond doubt, but we have a few more questions. Would it be convenient for Professor Jiang to answer them?"
Xi Rong was clearly pleasantly surprised. Looking at Jiang Shuiyun's playing style, he could act as a forward, venturing deep into enemy territory and carrying the entire team, or he could steadily hold the rear and control the overall situation. He was calm and composed, and he had a natural ability to inspire confidence. This was a rare and highly sought-after commander. The key was that his skills were also so good. Xi Rong felt that meeting him in person far exceeded his initial expectations. He had truly struck gold.
"Please ask your questions."
Jiang Shuiyun shut down her computer and waited patiently for the other party's questions.
"How old is Teacher Jiang this year?"
"Twenty-two years old."
Slightly older, Xi Rong and the two beside him exchanged a glance, but it wasn't a big problem; these were players who could go straight to the field without much training.
"Mr. Jiang, do you have any contracts or anything like that with other people in the game?"
"No."
That's good. This is crucial. If there's a contract with someone else, it could easily affect the contract here.
"Mr. Jiang, how did you come to the idea of becoming a professional e-sports player?"
Jiang Shuiyun paused for a moment, "I saw your recruitment ad, and I happen to be short of a job."
Having heard so many stories about people doing things for their passion and dreams, this is the first time I've heard such a practical reason, but it doesn't seem like there's anything wrong with it.
Xi Rong and the others asked a number of other miscellaneous questions. Jiang Shuiyun made no mistakes. It couldn't be said that she completely met their requirements, but it could be said that Jiang Shuiyun's conditions were much better than their requirements.
With the questions raised so far, the matter is basically settled.
Shen Yunyi took out his phone and called Xi Rong, asking him to come over. Xi Rong, who was in high spirits, told the other two to ask first, while he went to see Shen Yunyi first.
"President Shen, this Teacher Jiang is incredibly skilled. He will definitely become a legendary figure in professional esports in the future."
Xi Rong started praising Shen Yunyi as soon as he saw him.
"Do you remember what you were recruiting for this time?"
Shen Yunyi asked Xi Rong a question right away, which surprised Xi Rong.
“Recruiting a team,” Xi Rong said, then realized, “Yes, recruiting a new team, but with Teacher Jiang’s skill level, isn’t it too much of a luxury to put him in a new team? It’s a bit of a waste to have Teacher Jiang lead the new team.”
Seeing that Xi Rong reacted quite quickly, Shen Yunyi nodded in satisfaction, "So what is the reason for recruiting a new team this time?"
“Because of the old team…” Xi Rong looked at Shen Yunyi in disbelief, “President Shen, you don’t mean to let Teacher Jiang go to the old team, do you? Ever since the captain, Shen Dao, chose to retire, the old team has been in a slump and is almost disbanded. Teacher Jiang is still a newcomer after all, and he might not be able to fit in if he goes there, right?”
"That's up to her. Go and make the arrangements. I heard her house caught fire and she has nowhere to stay. It's a good opportunity for her to go to the team's base and familiarize herself with the environment beforehand."
Shen Yunyi made the decision while Xi Rong looked conflicted. He wanted to see just how powerful Jiang Shuiyun could be after losing her memory.
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Chapter 9
The interview with Shengguang Group was not difficult for Jiang Shuiyun, and judging from the expressions of the interviewers, she was 90% confident.
Just as the interview was nearing its end, Xi Rong, who had left halfway through, returned and subtly nodded to the other two. Team Leader Zhang stood up with a beaming smile, "Congratulations, Teacher Jiang, you've successfully passed the interview and joined our team!"
Thank you everyone.
Having confidence is one thing, but the outcome is another. Jiang Shuiyun stood up and thanked him.
"Here's the thing, Mr. Jiang. After careful consideration and repeated deliberation, our company feels that it's a waste of your talent to put you in a rookie team for training. If you have no objections, we will arrange for you to join an active team. They are very strong and are just in need of a master like you."
Xi Rong handed the prepared contract documents to Jiang Shuiyun, saying, "You can take a look first."
Jiang Shuiyun didn't care where she went; it was just a job for her, so it didn't matter where she went.
Jiang Shuiyun quickly glanced through the contract documents. Shengguang Group was indeed very efficient. In such a short time, the contract was already prepared, and it even included some additional clauses, such as preferential treatment details like free meals and accommodation. It was clear that they were very sincere, which was like a timely help for Jiang Shuiyun.
However, there was something that puzzled Jiang Shuiyun. She looked at Xi Rong in front of her and said, "Mr. Xi, this document mentions that I should be the captain of the Miracle Team. Isn't that a bit inappropriate? I'm just a newcomer to the industry."
"This is our boss's decision. Our boss thinks that Ms. Jiang is fully capable of this job. Besides, there is a probationary period, right? If Ms. Jiang feels that she is not capable during the probationary period, we can talk about other things. You don't need to worry about that."
Xi Rong initially felt that Shen Yunyi's approach was inappropriate, but there was nothing he could do. Shen Yunyi was the boss, so whatever he said went. It was better than disbanding the already disorganized Miracle Team on the spot.
Jiang Shuiyun was unaware of the intricacies involved. After hearing Xi Rong's explanation, she stopped dwelling on that point. After carefully reviewing the other clauses, which were all reasonable and well-founded, she readily signed the contract.
"Teacher Jiang is a straightforward person. Since it's still early, how about we go to the team together and take a look? We can also help Teacher Jiang move while we're at it."
Regardless, now that they've snatched up such a top talent ahead of time, Xi Rong was overjoyed and made a suggestion.
Jiang Shuiyun had no objections. Anyway, she and Yi Jinbai had nowhere to go, so moving into the dormitory as soon as possible would save them from having to sleep in a hotel again.
"No need to move. There was an accidental fire last night, so there's not much left to move. My wife is still waiting in the reception area. Can she come with us?"
"This fire also foreshadows that Teacher Jiang and the Miracle Team will surely prosper in the future. Teacher Jiang, please rest assured, just let us know if you need anything in the future."
If Xi Rong weren't a shrewd and diplomatic person, she wouldn't be in the position of agent.
Jiang Shuiyun thanked him again. Team Leader Zhang was responsible for going back to enter Jiang Shuiyun's information. Xi Rong and Instructor Zhang accompanied Jiang Shuiyun to visit the team.
After picking up Yi Jinbai at the reception area, Jiang Shuiyun briefly explained their future plans to Yi Jinbai to put his mind at ease before the group boarded the car to the team.
Esports training doesn't require a large venue, but it must be secluded. Instead of choosing an office building in the city center where land is incredibly expensive, the Miracle team simply used the money to rent a villa in a villa area not far from the city center, which satisfied both the training venue and the team members' accommodation problem.
“Teacher Jiang, let me tell you the truth,” Xi Rong said, sitting in the passenger seat and turning to Jiang Shuiyun in the back seat, “This Miracle Team used to be a world-renowned team, but since their captain, Shen Dao, retired, they have been leaderless and have become a disorganized mess. In addition, the team members are all very skilled, so they are somewhat unwilling to submit to anyone. Teacher Jiang, please bear with us.”
"This is my job."
Hearing this, Jiang Shuiyun felt relieved. She wasn't afraid of geniuses with tempers and personalities, but she was afraid of blockheads and idiots.
Xi Rong chuckled awkwardly and said no more. He felt that Teacher Jiang might not fully understand the seriousness of the problem.
The car drove smoothly into the residential area, winding its way through the villa complex before stopping in front of a villa on the edge of the area.
The villa, with three floors above ground and two below, is quite spacious and has a clean and tidy front yard, making it look very nice.
Jiang Shuiyun helped Yi Jinbai out of the car. Xi Rong, who was walking ahead, also slowed down and introduced the place to Jiang Shuiyun as they walked, also telling her the password for the place.
Jiang Shuiyun silently made a note of it. As she watched Xi Rong open the door, a commotion immediately erupted from inside, like a monkey's den had been disturbed, a chaotic and noisy scene.
"Brother Xi, Director Zhang, what brings you here?"
A boy holding a toy paintball gun suddenly jumped out from the corner and greeted them.
"Stop fooling around! We have something important to announce, everyone come over here."
Xi Rong looked at the Five Finger Mountain without the Divine Blade with a headache. A group of mischievous monkeys revealed their true forms one after another. If it weren't for his repeated insistence, President Shen would have caused the team's ranking to plummet and become a disorganized mess, almost disbanding into a third-rate team.
Under Xi Rong's call, after a long and dawdling process, everyone finally arrived. Including the substitutes, there were five people in total. They sat casually on chairs in the living room, their different gazes sweeping over Jiang Shuiyun and Yi Jinbai, two strangers.
As they were sizing them up, Jiang Shuiyun was also sizing them up, and following Xi Rong's introduction, she took her seat one by one.
She looks like a cute and adorable girl, nicknamed "Viper," and is a skilled marksman specializing in long-range, high-damage output.
A shy and timid boy who blushes easily when he speaks, nicknamed the Killing Apostle. He is skilled in certain positions, has high health, thick skin, and is a front-line tank.
A perpetually expressionless, cold-faced cool guy, nicknamed Sword Blade, specializes in close-quarters combat as a forward.
From the moment Jiang Shuiyun entered, eyes kept darting back and forth between Jiang Shuiyun and Yi Jinbai. The heavily made-up, flamboyant young man with delicate fingers, nicknamed Yao Yao Ling, was skilled in a particular position, combining healing and shielding abilities, as well as damage mitigation and rescue, making him a team battle healer.
There's also the one who jumped out at the very beginning, the warm little sun, nicknamed "Proud Sun," who is currently the only remaining substitute in the team.
After introducing everyone's situation, Xi Rong began to solemnly introduce Jiang Shuiyun.
"Let me formally introduce this teacher, Ms. Jiang, who will also be your new captain, Jiang Shuiyun. You may have heard of her in the game these past few days. She is..." Xi Rong remembered Jiang Shuiyun's peculiar name and gestured for her to speak.
"Wo Nen Die, this is my game ID. I hope we can all improve together in the future."