OFR – Chapter 100 I don’t have the habit of keeping people.

Half an hour later, Mu Bai reviewed the contract template Mi Xuan had sent him and nodded in approval. He was quite satisfied with the document. It was clear that hiring a lawyer to draft it had paid off, as the lawyer was clearly very competent.

“Well done. You’ve worked hard,” Mu Bai sent a message praising her, and as a reward, he transferred fifty thousand yuan to Mi Xuan. For Mu Bai, this amount was not significant, but for Mi Xuan, it was an exceptionally generous bonus.

Moved by his generosity, Mi Xuan replied with a voice message, “Mu Hao, please don’t give me so much in bonuses anymore! I used to be just a small-time Taobao seller, and it’s only because of working for you that I’ve been earning this much. You give me such large bonuses every month, and I feel unworthy.”

“It’s alright. No need to feel burdened. Just keep up the good work,” Mu Bai replied casually. However, this simple message left Mi Xuan blushing.

“Okay, I’ll keep working hard, but… Mu Hao, are you about to ‘drive’ somewhere?” she teased playfully with suggestive humor.

“Drive?” Mu Bai was momentarily confused but quickly understood her joke. Smiling, he typed back, “Wow, I didn’t expect our diligent customer service goddess to be such a seasoned ‘driver.'”

“I’m not! I’m just an innocent cutie. But Mu Hao, seriously, Little Mi is seeking your attention! I’m in my twenties and still single. Won’t you show some love to your lonely assistant?” she joked.

They bantered playfully for a few minutes before switching over to the Dust of the World group chat on QQ. Mu Bai’s QQ group had grown quite large, now including members like Hai Qing, A Wen, Xiao Yue, Jing Bao, Xiao Yun, A Long, and Wen Jing. Altogether, they formed two tier-one teams.

When Mu Bai entered the group and tagged everyone, the members quickly responded and greeted him warmly.

Hai Qing: “Look who’s here! The aloof boss has appeared.”

A Wen (playfully in a voice message): “Boss, we beg for your affection and favor! With so many beauties under your command now, Xiao Yue and I are starting to feel invisible. It’s so sad!”

Xiao Yue: “Popping in to pay daily respects to the mighty boss.”

Jing Bao: “Good evening, Boss.”

Xiao Yun: “I’m too scared to speak up in front of the boss as a newbie. Shivering in fear…”

After greeting everyone, Mu Bai addressed them about an important matter: signing the contracts. Every team, studio, or company needed to go through this formal step.

“The team benefits were discussed earlier. Hai Qing’s team gets fifteen rockets per day, and Jing Bao’s team gets ten. Look over the contract, and if everything looks acceptable, we can start our official partnership,” he explained.

He then uploaded the contract template Mi Xuan had prepared. The group members promptly downloaded it and began reviewing it carefully. Contracts were serious business, and everyone took the time to read through the terms meticulously.

About half an hour later, they had finished reading. They were pleasantly surprised to find that Mu Bai’s contract was far more lenient than those offered by larger teams. There were no commissions deducted from gifts, and the benefits were higher than average. The only clause required them to follow Mu Bai’s orders during the five-year term, provided these orders were lawful.

For smaller teams like theirs, this stipulation posed no problem; it was natural to follow the decisions of their leader. As a result, they excitedly shared their gratitude in the group chat.

Hai Qing: “Thank you, Boss! Really, we’re so grateful that you’ve taken us in. We’ll sign the contract as soon as we receive it.”

A Wen: “Wow, so we have to follow the boss’s orders for five years? Boss, hurry up and order Xiao Yue and me to be your attendants!”

Xiao Yue: “A Wen! You’re too shameless! But seriously, Boss, thank you so much for taking us in.”

Jing Bao: “Thank you, Boss!”

The chat was filled with enthusiastic voices of appreciation. However, just as the atmosphere was at its peak, a message that disrupted the harmony appeared.

It came from Wen Jing, a member of Jing Bao’s team.

Wen Jing: @A Bit Cold: Boss, can I ask… do you have any conflicts with Money God or the Fish Ball Alliance? I’m a small-time streamer looking to make a long-term career in this industry, so if there’s any conflict, I can’t sign. I hope you understand.

The group chat fell silent. Wen Jing’s question was like a bucket of cold water, dampening the lively mood. It was a sensitive topic. The invitation from Money God and the Fish Ball Alliance had loomed over them for days, a mountain-sized concern.

They feared that their small team would be crushed in a clash between Mu Bai and the powerful Fish Ball Alliance. Wen Jing’s decision to bring up the issue openly made everyone tense.

Jing Bao tried to smooth things over, insisting that Wen Jing had misspoken. However, Wen Jing remained adamant, tagging Mu Bai again and saying, “I really can’t afford to offend either side, Boss. I’m so sorry.”

Sitting on his couch, Mu Bai watched the scene unfold in the group chat. He didn’t feel angry or upset. It was perfectly understandable for someone to fear the influence of Money God and the Fish Ball Alliance.

He calmly replied a few seconds later: “I haven’t had any direct conflicts with them, but our relationship isn’t great. There’s a chance of future clashes. If you want to leave, feel free to do so. Don’t worry—I don’t make a habit of asking people to stay.”

Wen Jing was stunned by how readily Mu Bai agreed. After hesitating for several moments, she finally typed: “Thank you for your understanding, Boss. I’ve decided to leave. I’m just a small streamer and can’t take risks. If things don’t escalate, I’d love to come back.”

She had meant to leave on a positive note, hoping to keep the door open for the future. But Mu Bai’s next message cut deeply and made her realize that leaving meant she could never return.

Mu Bai: “Heh, no need. I have a bad memory and only remember those who stick with me through thick and thin. Since you’re leaving, there’s no need to come back. After you leave the group, I wish you all the best finding a good team.”