"...You want to compete with the ZG team for the airport?"
After hearing Qi Xingzhou's explanation, Shen Ye's mind went blank for a moment, but the other party calmly said, "Yes, anyway, when we are in China, the airport is also one of our team's regular locations."
"So... what do you mean now?" Shen Ye frowned, "Joining with us in violation of regulations? Do you know that you will be suspended if found out?"
"Suspended?" Qi Xingzhou's expression was calm, "That's why everyone will avoid this route when facing the Empress' ZG this time. In fact, there are a lot of supplies at the airport, so it's normal for anyone to jump. Besides, it's not like we haven't danced before. But - we will try our best to exert our strength in the early and mid-term. If we don't play well, we will drop from eighth to tenth place. The difference is not big and we will all be sprayed anyway. If the sword goes to the front and the effect is good, then it will not be a loss."
"...You also know it's just in case??" Shen Ye clicked his tongue, lowered his head and touched a cigarette, already fully understanding what the young man in front of him meant.
Although the conditions of the Hunter Shadow team are not bad, compared with IS, SE, Awakening and other established clubs that are backed by rich second-generation or live broadcast platforms, they still lack a lot of popularity and topics. In this qualifier, they suddenly emerged and occupied a place. The quota for going abroad has "offended" many fans of the team, and even the former "passerby fans" have spoken less.
Of course, before the start of TIPC, everyone was reluctant to take advantage of their team because they lost to Hunting Shadow in the pre-selection. Now that their performance abroad is mediocre, SE and Awakening fans will naturally not let them go. Comments on the game are only insults; IS team When fans saw the team dropped to fourth place, they couldn't help but say: There is still hope for fourth place, can the orphans stop complaining about the loan first? After all, they are the strongest team in the country. I think it’s just a matter of status. Look at Hunter Shadow, that’s a shame, right?
So in this circle, the worst thing is a team like Lieying that has good results but can’t make a topic. In the domestic situation, the three major teams all have hard power and are good at marketing. The Thunder Team and the Green Team have ups and downs in strength, but they are also good at marketing. They know how to buy hot searches and sell CP to show off their good looks. AOG is a macho man with a strong style who often makes memes on Weibo. He can attract a lot of viewers with his sexy talk. But Lieying is a bullshit and thinks that he can just immerse himself in training. Be recognized by the audience.
Before successfully qualifying in the qualifiers, their results were already better than many teams, but they did not get much reward.
For this reason, they also thought about getting close to Juexue, who had a lot of fans, which was a bit impatient - so in a sense, Shen Ye, who was well versed in business, quite sympathized with them.
"So you want to say that you are giving us a disguised way to increase the possibility of overtaking us. If it succeeds, it will be a win-win situation. If it fails, you will be ruined. At worst, you will continue to be scolded?" Shen Ye's eyes darkened, "... It's a good idea, even if you can't do it. ZG is also very likely to hinder their advancement. If we overtake or reach the standard of being honored even if we lose, plus the feud between Chinese and Korean audiences, your rhythm can actually increase the favorability of many teams, is that right? ?”
"...Yeah." Qi Xingzhou nodded, "That's what I'm considering at the moment."
"Now you are smarter." But when Shen Ye praised him, the smile on his face was faint, "Then you just do it, why do you tell me? You want me to treat you to dinner? I'm Those who are very poor can only sacrifice their lives for the team to pay for it."
"..." Qi Xingzhou's usually paralyzed facial expression twitched, and he calmly shook his head and said no, while Shen Ye pondered for a moment, feeling empty in his heart.
He once insisted on his decision with a meager salary, and dreamed of one day seeing e-sports flourish and be recognized, and no one would have to sleep in a train station with a quilt on his back to play games - now they have done it, but there are still people in front of him who are at a loss. I plan to give up my innocent heart.
-However, are they really willing to pave the way for the IS team? Shen Ye felt that the answer was definitely no.
"Actually... you are not sure whether your decision is right or not, so you came to me, right?"
Facing Qi Xingzhou's dejected expression for a second, Shen Ye couldn't bear it: "Xingzhou, did you see that you were scolded? Why do you still go to see something like this during such an important game?"
The other party shook his head: "...it was the match status news that was pushed directly to me from Weibo."
"...Oh." Shen Ye smacked his lips, "It's a cold day. Tomorrow I will ask Mr. Ou to acquire Weibo."
“…”
Finally, the other party was amused, and Shen Ye breathed a sigh of relief, patted him on the shoulder and told him: "Fighting for the airport is of course a free tactical choice, but if you are playing a game, you don't make the best choice to win, but to please. Audience, that makes no sense.”
The young man in front of him lowered his eyebrows, not sure if he was waiting for his answer, but he continued: "Remember, as soon as the game starts, your goal is to win the chicken for yourself, not for the audience, the so-called glory of the competition area, For everyone. I have always admired the business-minded people on the Thunder team, but this does not mean that you are wrong - playing the game should be about enjoying the fruits of your own efforts, and should not be a burden that is completely swayed by public opinion."
When he said this, Shen Ye seemed to see himself clearly - he was calm and calm on the surface, but in fact he was radical and paranoid in his heart. He believed that he was shouldering some important historical mission and must complete it in the end.
If it cannot be completed, it will affect the image of the competition area, drive away the audience, and drag down the team's reputation-the last competition will only be regretful and nothing else.
Otherwise, he would not be so anxious, nor would he regard everything as a burden and be unwilling to tell his teammates.
But before regrets, there should be more important passion and dedication.
Now that the matter is over, no matter what the situation is, he should repay the game with a pure heart just like when he first became an e-sports player.
As for the ending, there can be regrets, but there can be no regrets.
So Shen Ye looked at Qi Xingzhou quietly and blew on his cigarette, like a variety show instructor: "Tell me, why did you want to be an e-sports player in the first place?"
At this moment, Shen Ye thought that he was a good young man with a dream, and wanted to talk to him about life and bring him back from the wrong path. However, he was so good. His eyes were shining when he saw that he was about to answer "I have an e-sports dream" and the voice came out. But it was: "Huh? Oh... because I want to get close to Cui Shen."
"..." Shen Ye's expression fell, and he frowned and criticized him, "... Why the hell didn't you play your cards right?"
Qi Xingzhou was obviously dissatisfied and confused, but Shen Ye had already walked over and rubbed his hair: "Okay, don't think too much, go back and have a good sleep. I know how to fight tomorrow. You are very good, and the audience will definitely recognize you in the future."
After saying that, Shen Ye still added, "Thank you, brother, I suddenly feel that my role as a guide is still useful to you young people" - and although Qi Xingzhou accepted it awkwardly, he was still uneasy: "Then... what if? What will we do if the audience still doesn’t accept us in the future?”
Before pushing him back to rest, Shen Ye replied with a smirk, "If it doesn't work out, just come and compete with me for cp", which made him look like he wanted to protect his idol Cui Shen. He could only promise to fight well tomorrow and hurriedly Leaving, I even forgot to say thank you.
But Shen Ye knew that this might be the answer Qi Xingzhou really wanted - there seemed to be no shortage of successors on the field, and he himself should also put down his burdens and return to his true nature, greet the game well with his teammates, and truly " No regrets”.
***
In the corridor, as soon as Shen Ye sent Qi Xingzhou away, a call from Cui Xuezhi lit up on the screen of his mobile phone.
He was frightened for a moment, but he picked up the call. As expected, the voice on the other end was heavy and he said a lot.
For example, Xiao Qi probably guessed what happened to you, and tried very hard to play well in the game, but the pain in his wound recurred, and he felt aggrieved and hurt after being blackmailed by you; for example, Qin Jue blamed himself and regretted that he should not be with you after learning the truth about both parties. The quarrel led to tears; for example, Xuehe became emotional when he realized that he was actually here to fill the vacancy when the captain retired. Shen Ye was panicked and gradually gritted his teeth: "...Who the hell told these guys? "
The other side replied: "Who else could it be? Your Lailaiqiao coach Lao Liu, isn't this a cool move? I think there is no need to play tomorrow's game."
Shen Ye cursed a few words and ran to the elevator. Unfortunately, he met DEMON there.
After the other party was surprised, he looked disdainful again: "Oh, look, isn't this our strongest all-around player Luo Ye? What a pity, he is only the fourth. My team is good at FPP mode, and let that woman win in TPP mode. Right - but you are different, your last World Series will become a regret and a nightmare."
Shen Ye couldn't fully understand, but he understood his schadenfreude. However, before getting out of the elevator this time, Shen Ye was no longer unmoved. On the contrary, he was even more eager to meet his teammates and to walk on the road that should have weighed on his chest. A boring arena.
When he became successful and famous, he could still be infected by the innocent and warm hearts of others. It was as if he had captured the moment when he didn't seek utilitarianism and just enjoyed the e-sports competition.
He knows that no one wants to go back to those days, but they are worth cherishing by the entire industry.
If DEMON was looking at him right now, he would probably think of the first game they met when they were young.
Then when he arrived at the room where the coaching staff was staying, Shen Ye took a deep breath before he dared to go in. However, the scene when he opened the door was completely different from what he had imagined.
Qi Ji, the aggrieved little rabbit in Cui Xuezhi's mouth, was looking at him with a cigarette in his mouth. Although he didn't light it, his eyes were sharp; while Qin Jue, who was said to be crying so hard that I felt pity for him, was looking down at him due to his height. The knuckles of his fists were clenched; on the other hand, Chu Lianhe was sitting next to him, nibbling bread obediently, with a simple and unconcerned look on his face.
Shen Ye was stunned for a moment and then heard Qin Jue say: "Here, son?"
A bad premonition suddenly surged into Shen Ye's heart. Before he could cast doubtful eyes on Cui Xuezhi, Liu Ze said: "... I tried my best to stir up the emotions, brother, but in the end, everyone blamed themselves and worried about Xiao Qi's life. My hand is injured, but I’m still dissatisfied with you for hiding the truth, so prepare to be beaten.”
So before returning to the team to listen to tomorrow's tactical arrangements, Shen Ye barely survived after being held up by Qin Jue's neck and asked "Do you dare to do it next time?" Yanagisawa came forward.
"Let's discuss the implementation of new tactics. Don't forget our slogan, two horizontal lines and one vertical line, just do it."