For Love of the Game

Chapter 122: Important news

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Shen Huai selected the best team in the game.

The core of the evaluation of the best teams is the "e-sports spirit", which specifically includes the team's teamwork, field discipline, and perseverance and perseverance. It is also a key award that everyone pays attention to every year.

Last year, Song Xueyang led the team to the semi-finals for the first time. The group stage, the loser's match, and the playoffs were difficult and bumpy all the way. Especially at that time, the arena was still the short board of Fengyue, and the three wheel battles were almost lost every game. They are weak chickens, but it is such a group of players. When they played 6V6, they burst out with the strength to compete with the giants. The team fighting spirit of hard work and progress made them win the best of the S5 season "City of Despair". Team name.

This year, the host just mentioned the words "Team Best Team", and the fans in the audience chanted the name of their own team, as if they were about to fight in the next second.

The lights on the stage dimmed, and Orange read out the compliment with great emotion, "This is the roughest year for them, and the unfavorable draw made them meet their opponents in the group stage. They didn't complain, nor were they unwilling. On the field, they played a fierce game like the finals. In the playoffs, they fought tenaciously, and they helped out outside the field, and when the captain had an accident, they regained their strength and turned grief into strength. They perfectly explained The e-sports spirit of 'indomitable, united as one', they are the WG team members!"

The audience at the scene applauded enthusiastically, everyone in WG got up one after another, and Zhang Jiayan came to the stage with the help of his teammates.

He took the microphone and said, "It's really not easy for WG to go this year, but no professional team can have smooth sailing, continuous training and replays. In order to correct a small habit of walking, practicing all night for a week is all e-sports. normality of the hand."

"This year, the most gratifying thing to me is the semi-final with the Maple Moon team. I couldn't show up due to injury, but every member of WG was able to correct their mentality and not be afraid of strong enemies. They showed me a fresh team. The living team is not the WG led by me, but us who gathered because of the WG! Seeing their performance, I believe that we can play better in the future, always unite as one and not lose heart. It is us, yes WG!"

He stretched out his hand, and the WG players immediately put their hands over, "Long live WG!"

This cry seems to penetrate the body and go straight to the depths of the soul. Zhang Jiayan's unswerving gaze made everyone's heart arouse a wave. The best team in the game, WG deserves it!

After that, the big screen played the TOP10 highlights of the S6 season selected by the competition committee. This is also a part that everyone loves very much, especially those who have watched the finals without losing the game and watching the highlights will have a kind of dream of a previous life. of emotion.

Among them, in the 6V6 mode of Fengyue VS WG, Zhou Jing sent the newly resurrected teammates directly to the enemy's military camp with a summoning of gods and overthrew the commander flag and won the TOP 9. Zhang Jiayan switched in 1 second in the single-player arena against Xiao Zhang. The 3 machines hit TOP 6 with high burst damage. Song Xueyang defended the arrow tower alone in Fengyue's offensive and defensive battle against Supper, and killed four enemies with one smoke bomb and was listed as TOP3.

In the end, Shen Huai's heroic image of killing six enemies in a row in the group match against the God of War in the hostage mode of the group match was without any suspense and was selected as the TOP 1 of the S6 season professional league highlights!

Today's award ceremony is full of unfinished thoughts. After the selection is over, we are still discussing with each other. When we left the stadium, the staff of the competition committee came quietly and told them not to leave. There will be a meeting later.

Everyone hadn't heard of this before, so they were all a little surprised. Hai Xing asked curiously, "Everyone?"

The man said, "Yes, everyone must participate."

So everyone went to the conference room upstairs again, and the staff asked them to wait for a while, saying that Chairman Hua would come over soon.

This time everyone is even more surprised. Chairman Hua is not an official person of the "City of Despair" game, nor a member of the competition committee, but the chairman of the China E-sports Association! What kind of big event is this to make him come here and make a special trip

Si Qianjin hooked Song Xueyang's neck, and asked in a low voice, "Hey, do you know what's going on? Why should we all go over in a good manner?"

Song Xueyang narrowed his eyes, "You go and ask Guan Guan, how do I know?"

"Hey, you big pig's hoof!" He glared at Song Xueyang and pulled Song Xueyang in front of him, and whispered into his ear, "Sooner or later, Feather God ran away with someone else!"

An Lu asked, "Captain, do you know what's going on?"

Guan He said "um" without raising his head, and there was no more.

An Lu closed his mouth. He understood his captain's temper. Since he didn't explain it, he didn't plan to say it, so he didn't ask any further questions.

Si Qianjin scratched his head and wondered. He usually meets with Chairman Hua at the opening ceremony of the national competition every year. This time, it really makes no sense for him to call all of them here.

As soon as he turned his head and saw Zhou Ning, he remembered that Guan He stood there and let Zhou Ning kill him on the field, and urged him, "Hey, Vice Team Zhou, just ask!"

Zhou Ning glanced at him and said with a smile, "No need, I'll find out later."

Guan He glanced at the two of them and said quietly, "I heard that there are new changes in this year's wild card tournament. Chairman Hua just came back from a meeting in the United States yesterday. ."

The room was quiet, and everyone's eyes fell on Zhou Ning in unison, with a big question mark on each small head.

Zhou Ning smiled awkwardly, and sent Guan He a WeChat message under the table, "Don't talk to me in public, we're not familiar with you, do you understand?"

Less than two seconds after the message was sent, Guan He's cell phone vibrated loudly.

His mobile phone was just on the table, and the vibrating sound was almost twice as high as usual. The eyes of those sitting nearby were attracted, and the WeChat message in big letters on the screen reminded "Ningning has sent a message".

Zhou Ning was so ashamed that he couldn't even lift his head up.

The Xiaolang people who saw this scene turned their eyes away - no, we didn't see anything!

Everyone waited for about half an hour before Chairman Hua arrived late, and with him came Chairman Pi, the official head of the competition committee.

Chairman Hua put the document on the table, "Everyone, sit down. I have important things to announce today when everyone comes over. Because it involves the vital interests of each of you, I asked everyone to come over."

"Chairman Pi." He gave Manager Pi a look, "Time is running out, let's get straight to the point!"

Chairman Pi took over the conversation, "That's it, yesterday, Chairman Hua and I went to the United States for a meeting. The content of the meeting was this year's wild card competition. As we all know, the wild card competition is important to how many teams in China can participate in the World Championship. Tournament. The country where the winner of the Wild Card Tournament is located will receive two additional places, and the second and third place will each receive an additional place.”

"In previous years, the wild card competition was dominated by domestic champion teams. According to the results of this year's competition, the Xiaolang team represented China, but this also led to a highly repetitive lineup in the wild card competition every year, and the relatively weak countries had to deal with it. , causing the wild card competition to be less and less taken seriously. Therefore, they decided to include this year's wild card competition into the consideration of the player's world ranking, and at the same time adjusted the maximum number of teams participating in the wild card competition to 12 people."

The players present were stunned, and they all opened their mouths in disbelief.

Seeing their appearance, Chairman Pi nodded and said with a smile, "Yes, this means that those players who did not have the opportunity to participate in the World Championship because of their poor performance in the domestic competition in previous years can obtain the official world ranking by participating in the wild card competition!"

As soon as these words came out, everyone in the room exploded.

You must know that there are at most three teams in each country that can participate in the World Championship. Since the start of the professional league, they have been basically occupied by Xiaolang, WG, and God of War, and other teams can’t even step in the threshold. Without the opportunity to participate in the World Championship, there is naturally no official world ranking.

But in fact, China is a big country in e-sports. The competition in the national finals is not even lower than that of the world finals. The level of the players of the teams who cannot win the trophy in China is not worse than the players who can participate in the world championships, but they have no chance. No matter how famous the reputation is, you can't go abroad. You can only rely on playing the American server and the Korean server to get familiar with it.

This change in the wild card game mechanism means that they all have the opportunity to go abroad, even if it is only a wild card game that will not be released immediately, it also gives them a glimmer of hope in their careers!

Fan Hao was the first to raise his hand, "How to play a team of 12 in the wild card tournament? Are the rules of the game still the same as before?"

Chairman Pi nodded, "It's almost the same, the wild card competition still adopts the BO3 format, 1V1, 2V2, 6V6 each match, the same as the domestic group competition rules, the only difference is that this year's players are only allowed to choose one in each round. Sub-courts to play. For example, if Captain Fan plays the first fight in a 1v1 arena, he will not be able to play in 2v2 and 6v6 after that.”

Everyone understands as soon as they hear it. In this case, 11 people are needed to play three games, and the extra one is obviously a substitute.

Si Qianjin asked, "President Pi, how are the players selected for the wild card competition?"

This is the point he asked. The rules of this year's wild card tournament obviously want to give them a chance to those players who are not qualified to participate in the World Championship, but if the quality of the people who go there is too poor to get the ranking, it will affect the world of that year. The number of places in the competition, but the gains outweigh the losses.

"Choose among you!" Chairman Pi affirmed.

Luo Lie raised his hand, "Everyone present?"

"That's right, you guys from the top eight teams here!"

These words made the members of the Dream Team very excited. They just participated in the professional league this year. Whether it is luck or strength, they won the eighth place. If the wild card team players will also consider them, it represents them. In the first year of debut, I have the opportunity to participate in the World Championship!

Si Qianjin was very envious when he saw them beaming with joy. Thinking about how he played in the professional competition for so many years, he has only waited for the opportunity to participate in the World Championship, and the new talent of the Dream Team has such a shortcut in the first year.

"Are there any specific requirements?"

Chairman Pi and Chairman Hua looked at each other, "The Wild Card Tournament is a benefit for players who have not participated in the World Championship, but the result of the Wild Card Tournament is related to the number of teams in my country participating in the World Championship, which is very important to us. Therefore, after discussing with Chairman Hua, we decided to choose a team leader first. In addition to the captain, the top three teams in this year's national competition, namely Xiaolang, Fengyue, and WG each have two players, and the remaining five teams There is one person in each team, adding up to exactly 12 people.”

Teams other than the top three have one person per team! Although there are not many people, they are selected from each team, which ensures that each team can have at least one player to participate in the World Championship!

Chairman Hua said solemnly, "It is up to each team to decide who will participate in the Wild Card Tournament, but I have some additional requirements."

Everyone fell silent and listened attentively.

Chairman Hua's sharp eyes swept over everyone present, "The Chinese team must win the first place in the wild card competition. For this reason, Xiaolang, Ares, and WG, your three teams have participated in the World Championship for many years. All players have world rankings. Although the Maple Moon team won the runner-up for the first time, according to the results of the wild card competition in previous years, your team will be 100% able to participate in the world championship this year, and all players will also be ranked in the world. Therefore, I require the above four Each team will send your team's strongest and most capable players, and the remaining four teams can be flexibly arranged according to the actual situation of the players."

Chairman Pi explained, "For example, if a player from another team is about to retire, or has made outstanding contributions to the team, the captain can also let him participate without too much consideration of the player's personal level. The rules of the wild card competition will be the same in the future. Don’t worry about not having a chance. Chairman Hua and I both hope that this change in the wild card tournament will be a good policy for players to truly benefit from the top eight teams, rather than a tool for everyone to compete for power and profit for the world ranking.”

Chairman Pi's words calmed everyone down, thinking that although each team chooses a player, it is still a big problem to choose who to choose.

"One last thing," Chairman Pi smiled, "We will elect the leader of the wild card competition at today's meeting and vote on the spot. The captain of the wild card competition is not limited by the number of teams just mentioned. If you can be elected as the captain of the wild card tournament, it is equivalent to fighting for an extra spot for the team."

Everyone was eager to try, and Chairman Hua said sharply, "However, the captain of the wild card competition must be strong and convincing. If he can't lead the team to the championship, he must take full responsibility!"

The words made many people's eyes darken again.

Chairman Pi said mildly, "Don't worry too much, last year's champion South Korea qualified for the free-for-all wild card competition, and most of the remaining teams are not a threat to us. In the coming years, many media will pay attention, and those who have ideas can take the initiative to stand up.”

As soon as he finished speaking, Shen Huai stood up, "Chairman Pi, Chairman Hua, I want to be the captain."

Everyone was stunned for a moment. Although Shen Huai's strength was obvious to all, in their impression, Shen Huai was not a person who liked to get ahead.

This person is very low-key. No one knew that he was Cang Yu until the first game of the group stage. He was obviously strong, but he was always humble and polite. The type that won't take the initiative to take it.

But this time, he was the first to stand up to be the captain

Xiao Zhang snorted disdainfully, "So many captains didn't speak, do you need a newcomer who has just entered the circle to be in the limelight?"

The atmosphere was a little tense for a while, but Fengyue's crowd was angry, Song Xueyang said slowly, "President Pi didn't say that only the captain can run. If Xiao Shen thinks he can lead the team, then he will run together."

"Heh, the election is the election, and I also want to be the captain!" He said, stood up, and looked at Shen Huai as if competing.

Chairman Pi didn't say anything, but asked, "Does anyone still want to run for captain?"

No one said anything, but Si Qianjin really wanted to be the captain, and he could fight for an extra spot for the team, but after thinking about so many great gods, he really couldn't be dispatched. Besides, the captain of the top four teams didn't run for election. How could he play? Discarded this idea.

Seeing that everyone was silent, Chairman Pi glanced at Song Xueyang, "Captain Song?"

Song Xueyang shook his head and pointed at Shen Huai beside him with a smile, "I vote for him."

"Speech team?"

Zhang Jiayan's voice was loud, "Sorry, Chairman Pi, my leg injury is not good, it is inconvenient to go abroad, and the doctor told me to take a good rest, I don't plan to participate in this year's wild card competition."

Chairman Hua frowned, and Zhang Jiayan said again, "WG has many excellent players who are no worse than me, and I believe that with Feather God, we will definitely win this year's Wild Card Tournament!"

His words actually supported Shen Huai as captain in disguise.

Chairman Pi nodded in understanding, and his eyes fell on Guan He, "Guan team?"

Guan He said calmly, "I have led the team to participate in the wild card competition for two consecutive years. I will participate in this year's wild card competition, but the task of leading the team is still left to Yushen!"

Chairman Pi has always admired Guan He, he nodded, his eyes full of approval, "Captain Hu? There is only one place for the God of War this year, do you want to run for captain?"

Hu Nana is a little confused. She wants to be the captain. Maybe her team leadership ability is not as good as Guan He, and her commanding ability is not as good as Song Xueyang. It can be imagined that this position will definitely be reserved for Xiao Zhang.

But when she looked at Shen Huai, she smiled relieved, "I think Feather God is more suitable for this position."

Xiao Zhang stared at Hu Nana and laughed half-heartedly, but no one paid any attention to him.

Chairman Pi looked at Shen Huai, "Well... Feather God."

Shen Huai bowed slightly, "Just call me Shen Huai."

Chairman Pi was surprised, and Chairman Hua also looked up.

This is the first time that Chairman Pi has contacted Shen Huai. Before that, he only knew that Shen Huai was very popular. In the first year of his debut, he also won the best MVP award this year. He looks handsome and has good skills. Such a player It's hard not to burn.

It's just that he didn't expect that Shen Huai didn't have any rebellious temper, nor was he as enthusiastic and unrestrained as many players in the circle. He was very calm and strictly restrained his words and deeds. He was also very modest and indifferent. It was obvious that Xiao Zhang He didn't take his provocation at all, he didn't talk much, but his popularity was very good, and the captains of the top four were full of trust in him.

You must know that the more skilled the gods are, the more their eyes are higher than the top. If you want to make them look at you highly, you must not only have extraordinary skills, but also have an admirable character.

Such a person, even if he has never been a captain, can rest assured that the team will be handed over to him.

Chairman Pi thought about this in just a few seconds, his attitude changed slightly, and he asked with a smile, "Shen Huai, you just debuted this year and have no experience in leading a team. Why do you want to be the captain?"

Shen Huai's eyes stayed on Zhang Jiayan for a moment, "Because, I want to do my best to win the wild card championship."

This short sentence made it easy to feel the determination. Chairman Pi had seen too many people, and he could see what Shen Huai was thinking at a glance.

Zhang Jiayan was unable to participate in the semifinals due to his injury, and he also missed the wild card competition. He must never miss the world championship again. He wants to do his best to win the wild card competition and do his best to get tickets for WG to participate in the world championship!

Chairman Pi was very moved. The e-sports circle in his heart should be like this. Everyone is both an enemy and a friend, forging ahead for the same ideal. But in recent years, e-sports has become more and more popular, and players are no longer focused on the competition. Live broadcast, endorsements, sparring, and more and more fans have made this circle more and more complicated, and the original pureness has been lost. .

It would be great if newcomers in the e-sports circle in the future could have the attitude of Shen Huai.

"Very well, Xiao Zhang, what do you want to say?"

Xiao Zhang laughed, "I don't think I'm worse than Shen Huai, and I can do what he can do. There are so many great gods in the Chinese e-sports circle. If a newcomer who just debuted leads the team in the wild card competition, it will still be worth it. Don't let other countries make jokes? What's more, Shen Huai has never even participated in the wild card competition, and he doesn't know the competition process.

Si Qianjin didn't expect Xiao Zhang's mouth to be so poisonous, didn't this make it clear that Shen Huai was not qualified enough and had never played a wild card? It's a good thing he didn't stand up, otherwise he really couldn't say enough about Xiao Zhang.

He couldn't say enough about Xiao Zhang, but there was a way to embarrass him.

Without waiting for Chairman Pi to speak, he shouted, "Then let's start voting! Raise your hand to support Yushen as captain!"

He was the first to raise his hand. The Thunder's team members were naturally the same as their own captains. The Maple Moon team strongly supported Shen Huai, and the members of the Dream Team led by Luo Lie raised their hands in approval. All members of the WG team have no objection. Guan He has expressed his position a long time ago. The team members raised their hands when they saw him. Chen Xi and the Supper team held the same attitude of choosing everyone. Shen Huai was humble and let him lead the team. Stronger than Xiao Zhang, Shen Huai was the natural choice.

In the end, it was Hu Nana, who raised her hand without even looking at Xiao Zhang. The team members looked at her and Xiao Zhang, but did not raise their hands.

Si Qianqian asked again happily, "The one who supports Xiao Shen as the captain raises his hand!"

Everyone put their hands down in unison, and what was even more interesting was that several members of the God of War did not raise their hands.

Si Qianjin asked, "Eh? Why haven't you raised your hand? Is this an abstention?"

Hua Shen gave him an embarrassed look and nodded lightly.

Others echoed, "We abstain."

Si Qianjin snickered inwardly, with a serious and responsible face on his face, and counted with his fingers, "How much is this? How many people are we here?"

Xiao Zhang was so angry that his liver hurt, he sat down with a bang.

Chairman Pi smiled, "Then leave the full power to Captain Shen. Everyone go back and think about it at night. The teams will report to me the list of players participating in the wild card competition the day after tomorrow. Does Chairman Hua have anything else to say?"

Chairman Hua's eyes swept over everyone, "The wild card competition is very important to us. This year is the first year after the reform of the wild card competition. When the video of the competition is released, it will definitely cause a sensation around the world. I hope you are careful. Think about it, go all out, be cautious in your words and deeds, I'm waiting for your good news!"