Rebirth at the Start: This Fate is Too Explosive!

Chapter 376 The Internet Celebrity Girlfriend Collector: Wang Congcong

Ye Fan also picked up his wine glass, feeling the warm touch of the glass.

He gently tapped the cups in Fang Yu's and Qin Kun's hands together, producing a crisp and pleasant sound.

He didn't speak, but a faint, elusive smile played on his lips as he gazed at the shimmering nectar in his glass. His eyes were deep, as if they pierced through the elegance before him and fell upon the unknown "friend" who was about to arrive.

Qin Fei and the others quickly raised their glasses, but their eyes couldn't help but glance at the exquisite pastries and glassware, their curiosity mixed with a hint of restraint.

The air inside the private room was thick with a subtle tension and anticipation as people waited.

......

About half an hour later.

The heavy, carved wooden door of "Yanyu Pavilion" was silently pushed open, breaking the tranquility inside the private room created by flowing water and the sound of a pipa.

A figure stepped in.

The newcomer wore a low-key yet highly recognizable limited-edition baseball cap and a well-tailored, expensive trendy casual outfit, which looked effortlessly stylish.

He moved with light steps, his eyes sweeping across the private room like a searchlight, finally landing precisely on Ye Fan's face.

Almost simultaneously, Ye Fan also raised his head.

Eyes facing each other.

Ye Fan's pupils involuntarily contracted slightly the moment he saw the person's face clearly!

It's him!

This name, which was considered the "top of the top" in the previous life's internet era, almost exploded in Ye Fan's mind.

Wang Congcong!

The man who will sweep the internet as the "Nation's Husband" in the next few years, whose every move will set off trending searches!

The man in front of me, Wang Congcong, is tall and slender. His features are not particularly handsome, but rather of a regular appearance.

But this face will be incredibly recognizable on the Chinese internet a few years from now—simply because he is the only son of Wang Jianlin, China's richest man.

Ye Fan clearly remembered that two years from now, in 2016, would be the most spirited year of Wang Congcong's life.

At that time, his father, Wang Jianlin, retained his title as the richest man in China, while he himself returned from his studies in London and entered the public eye with an unprecedentedly high profile.

He was like a fearless "cyber warrior," launching a barrage of attacks on Weibo—challenging everyone and everything, from well-known entrepreneurs to entertainment stars, and even relentlessly criticizing the facilities of his own father's Wanda Hotel.

This "genuine personality," which is quite unusual among top-tier rich kids, coupled with his undeniably top-tier family background, instantly propelled him to the peak of popularity.

Ye Fan's mind quickly flashed through a number of labels associated with this person:

The rich second generation who "hates evil as if it were their enemy" (or rather, speaks without restraint): They will directly confront anyone they don't like, no matter who they are.

"Down-to-earth rich": They can spend money like water in and out of top-tier clubs, and they can also sit at a roadside stall and enjoy a meal without any inhibitions.

A famous interview clip has been widely circulated—when asked if it's shameful for a guy to use a group-buying deal when taking a girl out to eat, he bluntly replied: "It depends on your financial situation. If a good restaurant offers a group-buying deal that can save you money, why not use it? I have money, but I'm not stupid."

This unconventional "shrewdness" and "honesty" unexpectedly won him a lot of goodwill from passersby.

His patriotism is surprisingly endearing: There's even a widely circulated video of him mentioning his father's words of advice at the airport before he left the country: "Revitalize China."

The host and guests present laughed, but his blank and serious expression instantly won over countless netizens, who realized that this was not a joke.

"Collector of Internet Celebrity Girlfriends": Of course, one of his most eye-catching "hobbies" is dating all kinds of female internet celebrities, which adds a touch of humor and topicality to his title of "National Husband".

However, Ye Fan was even more aware of the trajectory of history.

After the glorious peak of 2016, a long downhill road followed.

The e-sports empire that had been painstakingly built was easily "reaped" by the giant Tencent through capital means, leaving it severely weakened.

Then, Panda TV, a live streaming platform built with heavy investment, became mired in fierce industry competition and eventually failed to compete with its rivals, going bankrupt in disappointment.

Although these setbacks were not enough to cripple him, since he had the financial backing of his billionaire parents, they were enough to leave him overwhelmed and cause him to gradually lose his edge.

Ye Fan looked at the young man who walked in with a cynical smile, and a complicated feeling welled up in his heart.

This seemingly outspoken and flamboyant "spoiled brat" is far from being as simple as he appears.

His business acumen is far beyond that of ordinary people.

He bet early on on China's e-sports industry, which was then in ruins, investing heavily in it, establishing professional clubs, standardizing industry rules, and improving player compensation...

It can be said that he almost single-handedly opened up a path for the rise of China's e-sports industry and laid the foundation for it!

Ye Fan could even clearly recall a widely circulated comment online from before his rebirth: "Without Wang Congcong, Chinese esports could never have developed into a massive industry with a value of hundreds of billions in just a few years!"

This is by no means an exaggeration.

His investments in live streaming, entertainment, and other fields are all expected to be explosive growth areas in the next few years.

Their sense of direction was incredibly accurate, but ultimately they couldn't prevail in the end, succumbing to the combined attacks of financial giants and industry veterans.

At this moment, this future "King of Controversy," e-sports godfather, and business adventurer stood before Ye Fan with his signature gaze, a mixture of curiosity and scrutiny.

An invisible, subtle tension about the future landscape instantly permeated the elegant world of "Yanyu Pavilion".

"Old Fang, Young Master Qin!" Wang Congcong took off his hat, casually smoothed his hair, and spoke with a unique, slightly lazy yet confident Beijing accent.

"You've finally arrived!" Fang Yu stood up with a smile, giving Wang Congcong a familiar punch on the shoulder, the force neither too light nor too heavy. "Same old rules, late? Three drinks as punishment, no questions asked!"

Qin Kun chimed in, grinning as he added with a punch: "Exactly! Three cups, not a drop less!"

Wang Congcong exaggeratedly rubbed his shoulders, smiling helplessly: "I accept the punishment! But you two should at least let me say hello to the guys in the club first, right? What's the rush!"

The intimacy in his words revealed that his relationship with Fang Yu and Qin Kun was extraordinary.

Fang Yu, holding a wine glass with a smile on his lips, gestured with his chin towards Qin Fei and the others: "Look, these are all old acquaintances. We've gotten together several times before, so I don't need to go on and on, right?"

Wang Congcong understood, glanced at Qin Fei, Wang Zhui, and Lin Feng, and nodded with a friendly smile.

The three of them greeted him with relaxed smiles, "Brother Wang!"

They were clearly familiar with his unconventional manner.

Immediately, Wang Congcong's gaze, like a searchlight, fell precisely and directly back on Ye Fan.