Only After I Was Reborn Did I Realize That I Had Childhood Sweethearts Chapter 383: The Group Interview Storm

The group interview, also known as the “leaderless discussion,” is a common assessnt thod in both university club recruitnts and corporate hiring. Its core lies in unifying diverse perspectives to form a cohesive team proposal.

An individual’s contribution—whether they facilitate teamwork, add value, or leverage their competitive edge—becos a key determinant of success.

In his past life, i Fang had loathed this format. As an introverted otaku, the pressure of articulating ideas amidst assertive peers often left him tongue-tied.

Moreover, such settings inevitably rewarded dominance over substance. Those who spoke loudest and fastest, regardless of rit, easily seized leadership.

Like his past self, ordinary candidates frequently succumbed to groupthink, suppressing their insights to avoid conflict—resulting in wasted potential and derailed careers.

His spontaneous decision to re-experience interviews today served dual purposes: revisiting past frustrations and pinpointing where he’d faltered.

After brief preparations, i Fang’s group was ford—seven applicants vying for ga planner roles (4 n, 3 won). The session began with two-minute self-introductions: nas, schools, favorite gas.

When his turn ca, i Fang rose:

“Hello everyone, I’m Zhang Ming, a freshman in Pengcheng University’s Ga Design program. I’ve played extensively and have been crafting ga demos since childhood.”

He paused, then—with deliberate mischief—added:

“I’m also Yuanyuan and YoungMiss’s superfan! Been following them since their debut!”

Though Xia Yuan and Lin Youxi were now public figures, their status as company founders made most applicants tiptoe around overt fandom, opting for respectful admiration instead. i Fang’s bold declaration turned heads.

This kid… really leaning into the ‘Station Master’ cosplay!

The interviewers remained neutral. HR Chengzi projected the discussion topic:

[If Yuanxi Interactive’s debut title Early Bird were to receive a sequel, what gaplay innovations could replicate its original success?]

Early Bird, conceptualized during i Fang’s elentary years but launched in middle school, had capitalized on the smartphone boom, netting nearly 2 million yuan.

As CStation’s early financial lifeline (covering bandwidth and operational costs), its legacy was enshrined in company lore.

Though its heyday had passed, Chengzi briefly demoed its simple tap-to-fly chanics for context. Candidates were given five minutes to brainstorm.

Most imdiately scribbled tree diagrams—clearly prepped. Only two girls watched the demo intently. Chengzi circled the room, observing.

When she reached i Fang—idly spinning his pen while people-watching—she frowned.

No notes? Overconfident… or just nervous?

Her confusion deepened as two senior staff entered:

Xiye, lead designer of Coconut StudioBaige, HR veteran since Jiangcheng days

Baige imdiately noted the discrepancy: “Why only six resus?”

“Ah… one applicant forgot theirs,” Chengzi admitted.

Baige pulled her aside, whispering sharply:

“Printer’s right there! Did you even verify his screening status? Could be a professional interviewee.”

“I—he seed earnest, so I let him proceed…”

Xiye, anwhile, had been squinting at i Fang’s back. Recognition dawned. eting i Fang’s gaze—and his shh gesture—he hurried over.

“No need for verification.”

“You know him?” Baige asked.

Xiye massaged his temples. “Just… look.”

Baige’s face drained of color upon identification.

“…Didn’t onboarding train you to morize the big trio’s faces?”

Chengzi returned to the group visibly shaken, voice quavering:

“T-ti’s up! Ten-minute free discussion begins now.”

A confident male applicant seized initiative:

“I’ll be tikeeper to ensure equal speaking opportunities. Any objections?”

With none raised, the debate erupted. Proposals piled up—visual upgrades, power-ups, level variety—all adding complexity to Early Bird’s core.

i Fang observed silently until his turn:

“Everyone’s points have rit, but I’d like to refra Early Bird’s success context.”

“It erged during smartphones’ infancy—when Facebook-like platforms craved shareable content. Its genius wasn’t depth, but social virality.”

“Helicopter gas existed since Symbian days. Early Bird simply exploited sharing chanics.”

“But three years later, the digital landscape has matured. While new social gas will erge, betting on Early Bird feels… questionable.”

His dissent provoked imdiate pushback:

“We’re tasked with sequel strategies, not debating its viability!”

“Brainstorms thrive on dissent,” i Fang countered. “If your boss assigns an impossible task, do you blindly comply?”

The tikeeper intervened: “Free discussion phase now. No turns.”

Another applicant conceded: “He’s right… the prompt might be a trap.”

A bespectacled girl nodded. “So do we present a rejection?”

“Not without alternatives,” i Fang clarified. “Professionals must pair critiques with solutions.”

The initial critic backtracked: “Exactly! We could reinvent the sequel entirely—”