The award ceremony started 15 minutes after the end of the game. The final winners of this wild card competition were the first Chinese team Loong, the second American YELL team, and the third Nordic team.
According to the rules of the wild card competition, the countries of the three teams will respectively receive two, one and one additional places to participate in the world finals.
Every year, the wild card competition is mainly streamlined, trying not to waste too much energy of the players, and the whole schedule is very low-key. But this year is the first year after the restructuring, and the awards ceremony has also taken shape. The champion, runner-up and third runner-up have trophies, and honorary certificates are also issued to each player of the winning team.
Shen Huai led the team to the podium. He was holding a trophy, a bouquet and a certificate of honor. When the commentator called his name and the Loong team, there was a scream that almost broke the sky. and applause.
He could see the sincere wishes of every audience member, his father smiling and applauding, and Assistant Kim shaking his cheering card vigorously.
"The team that won the first place in the Wild Card Tournament is from China, Team Loong led by Shen Huai! Team Loong won the first championship after the reorganization of the Wild Card Tournament, which also confirmed that this year's World Finals, The Chinese team will have three teams participating in the competition, and we look forward to their wonderful performances at the World Championships!"
Dry ice, fireworks, cheers, applause…
Song Xueyang was the first to hold his hand, then Si Jinjin, who put his arms around his neck, Luo Lie and Tao Lele who squeezed over, Jia Yunge who was comparing Scissorhands to him, Liang Minghui and Sunny who were talking and laughing, Guan He and Zhou Ning standing aside...
Shen Huai felt happy after realizing it, the kind of happiness that was finally relieved and bitter, he looked at the camera surrounded by his teammates, and pulled out a smile from the bottom of his heart.
This is the first championship trophy in his career. It is the Loong team that he put all his efforts into building. No trophy has made him so happy. Like a teenager, he took the initiative to take the shoulders of his teammates and take pictures intimately. , making no secret of his good mood.
The rest of them were also very happy. Like Shen Huai, many of them won the championship trophy for the first time and got their own honorary certificates, especially Si Qianjin, who struggled for several years and finally won a championship. trophy.
They wore uniforms with the word "Loong" printed on them, and took a group photo in front of the award poster of the Wild Card Tournament with the Chinese flag. This photo will appear in the e-sports news section later, sent back to China through social platforms, and will be made into a poster, permanently mounted in the e-sports museum in Burbank, California, and seen with them when they come. Like every poster of the show, it is displayed to the fans and players who come and go.
After the awards ceremony, David and Gina came over to shake hands with Shen Huai.
"Huaishen, you are so good at hiding. Until you came on stage, I thought we would win this game. I really didn't expect you to be able to film and play the game so well."
Shen Huai smiled, "The United States has a very strong lineup this year, and we, China, must also come up with the strongest lineup."
David felt very relieved when he said this, "You became famous in the first battle, but when I return to the team, I will be criticized."
In order to win the first championship after the reorganization of the Wild Card Tournament, the United States only selected players from the strongest PD and D2 teams in the country, breaking other players' dreams of participating in the World Championship. However, in the end, they failed to win the championship. As the captain, the pressure that will be faced in the future can be imagined.
Although Shen Huai expressed his sympathy, he respected his strength in the arena, and he paid a lot to win the championship. For example, his palm fascia was still aching.
Gina pretended to be angry and said, "Shen Huai, did you deliberately agree to my request before the game that you'll be with me if you lose to the US team? Because of you, I'm going to become a joke in the circle!"
Shen Huai said, "You misunderstood. I agreed to this request because I admire your spirit of bravely pursuing love."
Gina giggled, "Are you serious?"
"Um."
"Then if your team loses to PD team in the World Championship, you still have to date me for a month!"
Everyone in the Chinese team: "… "
Girl, isn't your Flag enough yet
Shen Huai refused without thinking, "Not this time."
Gina asked, "Why not this time?"
"Because if I promise you twice, the person I like will be angry."
What he said was so natural that the two teams were silent, but the parties involved did not feel that they had said any big secrets.
Song Xueyang smiled like a sunflower in full bloom, so bright that he wished that people all over the world would notice him.
Si Qianjin's mouth twitched, and he really wanted to punch that flower-like face. How can this old dog be so lucky, even the best feather god can get it, handsome, excellent, loving, and so undisguised.
Gina shrugged, "I really envy her."
David embraced his sister's waist, "You will find your prince, let's bless Shen Huai."
The two said goodbye to Shen Huai, and Captain Green also came over, "Congratulations to Team Loong for winning the championship, but unfortunately I couldn't learn your operation on the field. I hope our Show Time team can meet Maple Moon team in the World Championship. On, my team members are very interested in you and Mr. Song."
Shen Huai nodded, "I'm also looking forward to the showdown with Team ST."
Pablo asked, "Rolie, are you going to the Worlds?"
Luo Lie embarrassedly said, "Sorry, our team's results in the domestic competition this year are not good, and we cannot participate in the world competition."
Pablo nodded, "Then I will wait for you next year! When the World Championship is over, I will come to the server in China to play with you."
Rowley suddenly became happy, "Okay! Mr. Lewis, too!"
Louis shook his head again and again, he didn't want to join these two people at all, he should just stay by himself.
Players from other teams came to say hello to Shen Huai one after another. He really became famous tonight. Everyone who saw him wanted to come over and have a word with this player who can play 1v3 in the wild card tournament.
Shen Huai dealt with it patiently. Just as he sent the captain of the Turkish team away, he bumped into Miura Takuma walking out of the exhibition hall.
Looking at each other, Miura Takuma nodded lightly at him. Although the two did not speak, everyone who saw this scene felt that the waves were surging.
Miura Takuma is currently recognized as the No. 1 assassin in the world, and he has been sitting in this position for many years. He is the dream of the world's assassin players, and he is a player who is regarded as a god by the Japanese e-sports industry. .
The appearance of Shen Huai is undoubtedly the biggest threat to his career. It seems that this year's World Championship will be another bloodbath.
Shen Nuo took all the director friends who were accompanying him into the car and returned to find Shen Huai.
"You did a good job and didn't embarrass our Shen family."
Assistant Jin dismantled the stage, "Can't you brag a little better? Xiaohuai, when you were playing above, your dad kept telling the people next to him that this was my son, and he liked to play games since he was a child."
Shen Nuo's face was slightly red, "Don't talk nonsense."
Shen Huai smiled and stepped forward to give Shen Nuo a hug, "Dad, thank you for coming to my game."
Shen Nuo's nose was suddenly a little sour. It was the first time he saw Shen Huai smiling so happily at the awards ceremony, seeing that he had so many friends, and hearing the commentator and the audience shouting his name enthusiastically, Shen Huai was so happy. Nuo felt that the last trace of regret in his heart was filled.
His hope for Shen Huai is nothing more than wanting him to become an excellent person and his ability to be recognized by the people around him. Although Shen Huai failed to shine in the film and television industry, he has become an excellent e-sports player who can win glory for the country. , who would question his abilities
He suppressed the excitement in his heart and gently patted Shen Huai's shoulder.
"When are you leaving for your home country?"
"The team gave us one day of free time, and the return trip is scheduled for the day after tomorrow."
Shen Nuo nodded, "Then invite your friends home for one night tonight!"
The players who were noisy just now pricked up their ears, and Shen Nuo continued, "The house here has been cleaned all the time. The KTV, swimming pool, and entertainment hall are all available. You just finished the game and just went to relax."
"What about you?"
"I'll go back to the crew in a while to make up for today's delay. You can't let go even if I'm here."
Shen Huai thought for a while, "Okay, then you pay attention to your body."
Everyone immediately cheered. It was Mr. Shen's property in California. They definitely wanted to take a look, and it wouldn't sound boring.
Shen Nuo hired a car to carry them to their destination. It was a very stylish European-style villa, with a retro courtyard fence and a spacious underground parking garage. Si Qianjin saw a row of expensive private cars, laying eyes on the window. Can't move.
The boy knew a little about the car, and the others were amazed, and once again gained a new understanding of Shen Huai's financial resources.
The decoration inside the house is even more surprising. This is what Shen Nuo said has always been so easy to clean. The walls of the corridor are covered with balloon decorations, the living room is lit with retro candles, and the background wall reads "Congratulations." Loong team won the championship.” There was a cabinet of fine wines next to the dining table, and a cake cart with four layers of luxurious cakes was placed on the ground.
Everyone was stunned by this unexpected joy, which is clearly the rhythm of celebrating the Party!
Shen Nuo said very generously, "You guys are hungry after playing all afternoon. I asked the chef to prepare some meals for you. You can order whatever you want. There are also prepared meat skewers in the kitchen, and there is a barbecue grill in the yard. It's hot in the house during the season, and if you want a late-night snack, you can grill it yourself."
Luo Lie said happily, "Mr. Shen, you are such a wonderful wife!"
Si Qianjin also said, "Mr. Shen, you are too expensive."
Shen Nuo waved his hand, "Don't spend any money, you represent China to win the championship to win glory for the country. What is this little thing, it's my heart, and I will work hard in the future."
Everyone said, "Thank you, Teacher Shen!"
Shen Nuo set them up and was about to go out. He stopped Shen Huai, who wanted to send him off, "You are the master. If you don't entertain them, if they can't let go, don't send me off."
Just as Sunny called him and asked him where the knife and fork were, Shen Huai hurriedly bid farewell to Shen Nuo and went back.
Shen Nuo didn't leave, his eyes wandered on Shen Huai for a moment, and then fell to Song Xueyang who helped him hold the corner of his clothes to prevent him from rubbing against the cream.
Song Xueyang felt his gaze, turned around and nodded at him.
Shen Nuo also nodded and left without saying anything.
Assistant Jin drove the car to the door and said, "Xiao Huai is so good now, you used to say that he has no future, I think our Xiao Huai is more promising than anyone else. You can restrain your temper, don't look back Xiao Huai You came back with your girlfriend, and you still train him."
Shen Nuo leaned on the seat, and suddenly he had the urge to enjoy his life. He had spent most of his life earning both fame and fortune. Now Shen Huai's career is booming, and he has also solved a big problem in his heart, the last remaining problem. that is-
"It's time for him to find a serious girl to fall in love with. Don't just play games all day."
In the past, he didn't allow Shen Huai to fall in love because he knew the dirty business in the circle. Although Shen Huai entered the circle early, it wasn't enough to settle under his own care, and he couldn't tell who was sincere to him. It's different now. He believes that he has experience in the entertainment industry. Shen Huai can tell which ordinary girls outside the circle are true feelings and which ones are fake.
Assistant Jin laughed, "You really don't have to worry about this. Xiaohuai told me last time that he will bring his girlfriend to see you later."
Shen Nuo was stunned, "He has a girlfriend? What did he say?"
Assistant Jin couldn't help laughing, "Xiao Huai is also interesting, he's still hiding a relationship, he said he's in a relationship, and he asked me not to tell you first. I think the child is usually scaring you, Let me help him persuade you when it comes to a relationship."
Shen Nuo's face sank, "He asked you to persuade me?"
Assistant Jin nodded, "Yes, I also said that your father is not such a stingy person. As long as you find a girl who is sincere and kind to you, your father won't care about the conditions."
Shen Nuo snorted coldly, "This kid is not afraid that I will be angry even for such a big thing as quitting the circle. He will ask you to help persuade him because the woman's conditions are not good? I don't think it is that simple."
He suddenly remembered how he saw Shen Huai and Song Xueyang getting along several times. Today on the podium, Song Xueyang was also the first to hold Shen Huai's hand, including the smile before he left, and there was something bad in his heart. hunch.
Assistant Jin asked hurriedly, "Is it more serious than poor conditions? Has he committed an accident? Xiao Huai is not someone with such a poor vision."
Shen Nuo closed his eyes, "Forget it, it's all children making fun of, three minutes of heat, you don't have to take him seriously."
Assistant Jin nodded, and the two vehicles drove away.
The players of the Chinese team in the villa have been playing High for a long time. The chef of Shen Nuo is very good at cooking, not only Western food, but also Chinese food. Appetite, a feeling of coming home.
After obtaining Shen Huai's consent, Song Xueyang took out a few bottles of good wine from the cabinet, and everyone began to take turns to fight again, and they were about to get drunk.
It's a pity that wine is too expensive, and everyone is not willing to drink as much as Erguotou.
The weather was cool at night, Tao Lele volunteered to cook, Luo Lie was on the side, Si Qianjin studied food and acted as a commander, Sunny didn't worry about them and kept watching.
The rest of the people set the table, chatted and chatted, played cards, and had a great time.
Xiao Zhang was not there, he left after the award ceremony, and no one cared about him. Just because of his intentional loss to the US team tonight, no one was willing to pay attention to him. Fortunately, they won in the end, otherwise everyone would not let him go.
Song Xueyang pulled out Weibo to show Shen Huai. A few hours ago, before the U.S. media had released the results of the wild card competition, Xiao Zhang had already posted on Weibo, saying that his hand injury in the final arena had relapsed and dragged down the team. He was very sad and regretful. , he also issued a diagnosis, it was indeed tendonitis, and his name was written on it.
Fans have left messages below to comfort him, saying that it's okay, his health is important, let him rest well and cooperate with treatment.
Shen Huai told Chairman Hua everything that happened in the final as early as the end of the game. The calm at this time was just the calm before the storm. Everyone knew what was going on, but they were too lazy to be so happy. Bring up this shit.
Shen Huai and Song Xueyang went to the balcony. For the game, Shen Huai's nerves had been tense for a while, and he had not been able to chat with Song Xueyang. Now that the game was over, he felt left out and felt very sorry.
Before he could speak, Song Xueyang could see through his thoughts, "You have been too busy during this time. It doesn't matter if you left me out or not, just take a good rest for two days after returning to China."
Shen Huai laughed dumbly, why did he forget that his lover was Song Xueyang who could see through all his conflicting feelings
Immediately, he stopped mentioning the topic of being left out or not, but said, "It's less than a month after returning to China, and it's the World Championship, and I can't rest assured."
Song Xueyang put down his wine glass and held his hand, "You fought three times in a row today. Others say you are amazing. You became famous in one battle. , you can't keep playing like this. I know you want to be in the ring, and you don't have a few years of competition time, so you will fight regardless. But if you leave the root of the disease, your future life will be affected, even if you intend to rest Rehabilitation will take years to recover.”
"What about you?" Shen Huai raised his eyebrows, "I saw the kinesio patch in the trash can of the hotel toilet, it's not mine."
Song Xueyang had no choice but to surrender, "Okay, I was wrong. In fact, we are all one kind of people, hardworking people."
Shen Huai patted his head, "You really put gold on your face."
Song Xueyang took the opportunity to lean over and peck him on the lips, "I'm sticking gold on both of our faces."
In the dark night, the two pairs of dark eyes glowed with lustrous luster, and a shallow kiss seemed to turn on the switch of all emotions. The exhaustion, longing, and finally the ease of the dust were all thrown away at this time. Behind them, only each other is left.
The two of them involuntarily leaned over and hugged each other's necks, repaying the love enthusiastically in the gusts of night wind.
The door to the balcony was suddenly opened, and Si Qianjin grabbed a handful of skewers and came in, "Yu Shen, the skewers are ready... FUCK!"
His roar almost didn't attract the people in the courtyard. Shen Huai generously took the skewers from him and thanked him. Song Xueyang also followed suit and took a few.
Si Qianjin had always known about these two people's affairs closely, so there was only one layer of window paper left. Now that even the window paper was pierced, he had to say something.
"Are you two really together?"
Song Xueyang nodded, "I borrow your auspicious words, remember that you said that you will come over to be the host when we get married, so don't break your promise."
Si Qianjin's face darkened, he would just slap his skin, who would have thought that it would be so real, what a rotten thing this is.
He sat on the chair on the balcony, "Old Song, although I'm a buddy with you, I still have something to say. Since you are with Yushen, you have to treat him well and be responsible. No matter what happens in the future What's the matter, even if you are drowned by the saliva of fans, you are not allowed to run away from the stall."
Song Xueyang didn't know whether to laugh or cry, "Who do you think I am? I'm not stupid to leave such a good daughter-in-law and run away."
Shen Huai raised his head from the skewer and corrected, "He's my daughter-in-law."
Si Qianjin twitched the corners of his mouth, he didn't want to waste time on the question of who is the daughter-in-law.
"Also, if you haven't gotten to the stage of getting the marriage license, don't think about making it public. You can't say anything about the future. It's not that I'm not saying it well. It's good for both of you. , you can still be friends. There are no obstacles that you can't overcome, don't let me see you arguing on the Internet one day to make people laugh, especially Lao Song, you, Yushen Dadu, is not that person. If you let me know that you are a bad feather god, I will never spare you!"
He grabbed Song Xueyang's wine glass and drank it, stood up in the silence of Song Xueyang and Shen Huai, "Okay, after drinking this glass of wine, the words just now are all in my heart, buddy here to bless you two for a long time. what."
Song Xueyang took Shen Huai's shoulders and said solemnly, "Thank you, Shen Huai and I will walk through this life together."
Shen Huai knew that Si Qianjin cared about himself. He could accept this relationship and wished him heartily. He was very moved.
"Captain, when I came, I saw that you were very interested in the car in my garage. Would you like me to show you?"
Si Qianjin's eyes lit up, and he suddenly became energetic, "It's still Yushen who treats me well! Let's see! Let's see!"
The three of them went to the garage together, and Si Qiang picked up an out-of-print Bugatti Veyron sports car. This car is not available for sale in China and can only be bought abroad. Si Qiang couldn’t put it down. He went around the car several times, going up and down. , went down and up again, and finally drove Shen Huai and Song Xueyang into the car again.
"You two go up and sit and let me see if it's cool to sit inside."
Shen Huai reluctantly sat in the co-pilot, Song Xueyang sat in the driver's seat, and Si Jinjin commanded again, "Old Song, fasten your seat belt and let me see."
Song Xueyang lowered his head and fastened his seat belt again, "Do you want to give this car to Si Qiang?"
Shen Huai nodded, "I can tell that he really cares about me, and those words are all for my own good. He may feel bad about giving him a new car, and many of the cars in my garage have only been driven a few times, so it's just right for him. "
Song Xueyang smiled and said, "I didn't think I was poor before, but after being with you, I felt really poor, like being nurtured."
Shen Huai smiled and gave him a sneak, "Why don't you serve me well?"
Song Xueyang was suddenly teased, and the whole person was stunned, and he heard Shen Huai giggling beside him with hindsight.
"Then I'll be more respectful than obedient."
"Hey..."
Song Xueyang suddenly flipped the switch, the lights suddenly lit up, and the entire garage was illuminated white. He leaned over and kissed Shen Huai's lips involuntarily.
The screams of Si Jinjin echoed in the garage, "I'm going to force your grandmother! You can do whatever the fuck you want! Turn on your mother's high beams!! I'm going to be blind!!"
Shen Huai clutched the collar tightly, his heart was pounding, as if the whole world had fallen into sweetness.