OFR – Chapter 118 Team Expansion.

As the group chat continued, the sky darkened, and by around six in the evening, Haiqing woke up from her nap and joined the discussion.

Meanwhile, in the Ink Forest Residence, Mu Bai alternated between watching TV and casually skimming through the group chat without actively participating. His thoughts were preoccupied with a larger concern: how to manage his team effectively as it expanded in the future.

Management was not Mu Bai’s forte. His plan was straightforward: focus on nurturing a core group of high-potential, loyal streamers, while leaving other teams in a semi-autonomous, “free-range” state. Independent streamers and wealthy patrons without an organization would be integrated into Haiqing and Jingbao’s teams for the time being.

As time ticked by, the group reached a consensus after roughly half an hour of discussion. Despite having personal favorites among the candidates, members like Ah Wen, Xiaoyue, and Jingbao maintained an objective and responsible approach during their evaluations.

The four selected teams were:

1. Maple Leaf Team – A group excelling in the “King of Glory” mobile game category.
2. Gun God Team – Specializing in the “PUBG” PC game category.
3. Warm Cuties Team – Known for their charm in the “Beauty” category.
4. Laughing Trio – A small team focusing on “Talent and Comedy” streams.

In addition to these teams, a number of unaffiliated streamers and wealthy users were also considered.

Mu Bai’s immediate focus was advancing the “One Person in Power” side mission. Wasting no time, he asked Haiqing to arrange meetings with these teams and streamers. His goal was to personally assess their potential while leveraging the system’s evaluations to confirm their value.

“Alright, got it, Cold Master! Let me create a temporary discussion group for this,” Haiqing suggested in the chat.

“Go ahead and set it up,” Mu Bai replied. “But don’t add Mi Xuan. She has her hands full with customer inquiries and contracts daily and doesn’t know much about the streaming industry’s teams anyway.”

“Understood!” Haiqing quickly assembled the group and invited Mu Bai, Jingbao, and others. Within ten minutes, she had reached out to the team leaders and streamers they had decided on earlier.

Haiqing’s efficiency lived up to her reputation as a gaming pro, managing ten accounts in the “Ask the Way” game.

The new discussion group quickly filled with members. Upon entering, many were quick to greet Mu Bai warmly, hoping to leave a positive impression.

Maple Leaf Team Leader Han Xiaoxiao:
“Good evening, Cold Master! I’m Han Xiaoxiao, the leader of the Maple Leaf Team. My main account in King of Glory is at 51 stars and ranked seventh nationally in the QQ zone for the hero Han Xin.”

Seeing Han Xiaoxiao introduce herself, others eagerly followed suit, highlighting their team’s strengths.

Gun God Team Leader Long Yaonie:
“Good evening, Cold Master! Your invincible performance yesterday was awe-inspiring. Honestly, you’re the idol of our entire team now. A brief intro: I’m Long Yaonie, leader of the Gun God Team. My solo rank in PUBG is 68th nationally, and our team rank is 37th.”

Laughing Trio Leader Er Bao:
“Good evening, Cold Master! We’re the Laughing Trio, known for our comedy talent streams. I’ll keep it short: anyone who enters my stream—man, woman, young, or old—leaves with a smile… Ahem, okay, I’ll stop trying to be funny. In front of you, Cold Master, even my jokes fall flat.”

Warm Cuties Team Leader Warm Baby:
“Good evening, Cold Master! A big bow to you! By the way, my team members think you’re super handsome, so they asked me to sneak in a question—do you take in little fangirls? Because we’re all smitten with you!”

These lighthearted remarks from Er Bao and Warm Baby elicited plenty of laughter in the chat.

Mu Bai, amused, read through the introductions. At the same time, his system began displaying evaluations of the teams and individuals in question.

Maple Leaf Team

• Leader: Han Xiaoxiao
• Streamers: 5
• Potential: Excellent. Average score: 78; Han Xiaoxiao’s score: 85 (high growth potential).
• Wealthy Users: 6 female patrons with monthly spending potential exceeding ¥50,000.
• Rating: 2+ stars.
• Difficulty: Moderate (to recruit or defeat).

Gun God Team

• Leader: Long Yaonie
• Streamers: 3
• Potential: Excellent. Average score: 77; Long Yaonie’s score: 85.
• Wealthy Users: 5 patrons (2 males, 3 females) with monthly spending potential exceeding ¥50,000.
• Rating: 2+ stars.
• Difficulty: Moderate.

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Among the four teams, Maple Leaf and Gun God stood out as top-tier options, nearly eligible for three-star ratings with a slight increase in their patron base.

For unaffiliated streamers and wealthy users, Mu Bai did not find any with a potential score exceeding 90—rare individuals like Zhang Yuyan remained hard to come by.

After contemplating his findings, Mu Bai initiated conversation in the group. His presence immediately commanded attention, and the chat fell silent. Yesterday’s image of “Cold Master the Invincible” still lingered vividly in everyone’s minds.

One by one, the invitees responded seriously to his questions, making the exchange productive. With attractive terms on offer and reasonable assurances regarding team rules, all parties quickly agreed to join. Even a few female streamers with concerns about crossing professional boundaries were reassured and consented to the five-year commitment.