In fact, with the end of MSI and the opening of the summer season transfer window, people have not yet recovered from the shock that the champion FMVP may not stay in the team after IG won the championship.
In the following period of time, transfer news one after another was thrown into the transfer market like depth charges, and each one of them made headlines on the homepages of major e-sports media and social platforms.
At the beginning, it was the QG team that staged a one-minute BO5 in the LPL semi-finals last season. The team was renamed NB. Dade, who was unable to play due to violations of the semi-finals procedures, became NB's starting mid laner in the new season.
As for the original mid laner Doinb.
Now he has been demoted to the second team along with manager Linko, and is going to LSPL to take charge of Raiden.
It has to be said that this is a huge blow to a professional player's career.
The golden career of a professional player is only a few years. The attention paid to secondary leagues like LSPL is completely incomparable to that of LPL. Once you are unable to climb out of the pit, your career is basically over after playing in the secondary leagues.
Of course, the most eye-catching thing in the QG reorganization event is Uzi's movements.
In order to make up for the weakness of AD mentioned by Mata, or to complete the last piece of the puzzle for RNG to dominate the summer season and sprint to the S season, RNG began to show its ambitions for the summer season as soon as it entered the transfer period!
First, RNG officials released a photo of Uzi wearing the RNG team uniform, and then Uzi also reposted the video of Uzi reconnecting released by the RNG official blog, and then reposted the NB club's blessings for Uzi leaving the team and joining RNG.
The official announcement from both parties immediately caused an uproar.
It can be said without exaggeration that anyone with a discerning eye can see how strong the summer season is on paper!
——Whether it is the rock-steady LOOPER who performed perfectly when entering the playoffs with a perfect record in the spring regular season, the strategic MATA, or MLXG, who is currently the most valuable player in the transfer market, and Xiaohu, who is the most valuable midfielder in the transfer market, these are all top players in the league's salary cap.
With the addition of Uzi, the uncrowned king, RNG in the summer season has put together a perfect lineup that is like a golden legend.
When both parties officially announced it,
Fans of RNG and Uzi were in a carnival!
But the news about the summer transfer window came one after another, which was simply dazzling. The popularity of Uzi joining RNG had not yet passed, and soon the attention was attracted by other transfer information that followed.
Of course, the biggest news among these transfer information is Li Fu’s movements.
Since Li Fu announced his free agent status on Weibo, IG club manager Su Xiaoluo stated that the club had shown all sincerity and that Li Fu's decision not to renew the contract was entirely a personal act.
However, as the old IG players left messages in the comment section, public opinion gradually tilted towards the side that was unfavorable to IG manager Su Xiaoluo, and the onlookers were waiting to see how Su Xiaoluo would respond.
However, unexpectedly, during the following period of time, Su Xiaoluo did not respond at all.
But those who have been paying attention to the transfer window still noticed a series of personnel changes in the IG team during the transfer period.
First, the second team's Korean aid top laner Save was introduced to IG, and there was no news about Zzitai's contract renewal. It was obvious that they had made preparations for both situations.
Secondly, they first bought Korean aid Rain (Ahn Hyun-guk) for AD, and then bought Wuxx from RNG, who was considered very weak by Mata in a public interview. They even bought Ben, Baolan and Hule for the support position.
Among them, Baolan was introduced by Su Xiaoluo himself.
Oh, by the way, AD also bought Jackeylove, but he cannot participate in the LPL league because he is under 17 years old.
After this new transfer news was announced, all major forums and thread bars were suddenly filled with complaints!
"Fuck! Is IG going to the market to buy cabbage?"
"I see. Since you don't know who is the pitfall in the bottom lane, you are trying to find the traitor by arranging combinations, right?"
"Su Xiaoluo's post is so realistic, it's outrageous. She is so rich but she doesn't keep Zizhi and Fu Huang."
"Forget about the attitude, Fu Huangbuliu really can't figure it out."
"By the way, did this group take kickbacks on the transfer contract?"
“…”
These are just what netizens saw.
Under the invisible surface, the SAT team, which was renamed from the original HYG team this season, actually contacted the IG management privately and expressed its intention to purchase Li Fu.
Su Xiaoluo was humiliated by Principal Wang.
Although he has made up his mind to fight to the death, to be honest, going to RNG is really his last resort. Who would want to go to RNG if he can stay in IG?
On the one hand, Principal Wang is well-known for his generosity and never treats those who follow him badly. He has really tasted the sweetness in the past two years as a professional manager in IG. It is hard to say what kind of treatment he will get if he goes to RNG.
On the other hand.
Principal Wang is a well-known hands-off boss who has basically delegated all power.
In the past two years in IG, as long as there is no tiger in the mountain, Su Xiaoluo is the only person in charge of IG. He is the local emperor who has the final say. Even the player transfer contracts have been handled by him over the years.
Those who understand will know the benefits of this.
But everyone is in the same circle, and Su Xiaoluo naturally knows that other clubs are not like this.
If you encounter a boss who likes to meddle in other people's affairs, then the professional manager will just be a messenger and will have almost no real power.
After enjoying the absolute control over IG for so long, how could Su Xiaoluo be willing to leave?
However, Principal Wang told him very clearly on the phone that he must do everything he can to keep Li Fu, otherwise he would pack up and leave.
Now for Su Xiaoluo,
The only advantage is that the call between Principal Wang and him was a private one, and it hasn't been spread to everyone yet. This was done to save face for him as an old member of the club, so the players in the club were unaware of Su Xiaoluo's current difficult situation.
So during the following period of time, everyone in the club saw that after Su Xiaoluo was scolded by Li Fu that night and roared and threw things, she still greeted Li Fu with a smile and called him to his office to continue negotiating the contract renewal the next day.
Everyone was very surprised at one point, thinking that the sun was rising from the west, or that Su Xiaoluo had taken the wrong medicine.
Although Su Xiaoluo was furious,
But you still have to smile.
He would praise Li Fu from time to time during the conversation.
Originally, he thought that by "letting bygones be bygones" and even raising some appropriate conditions in the contract, he would be able to impress Li Fu, a young man who was not very worldly-wise.
It turns out that Li Fu is a stubborn person.
Just call him into the office to discuss things every day. He won’t refuse and will come as usual.
However, despite Su Xiaoluo's exaggerated words,
Li Fu’s main character is an old monk in meditation.
I drink tea as soon as I sit down after entering the door, and leave after finishing my tea. I have developed a good habit of drinking a cup of tea at 3 pm every day.
Every time after Li Fu left, Su Xiaoluo would get so angry that he wanted to throw things. He really didn't want to see Li Fu's hateful handsome face for even a second.
But as the transfer period passed, the deadline given to him by Principal Wang was approaching.
Su Xiaoluo was also very anxious!
To be honest, if he were asked to sign Li Fu with the league's maximum salary cap, he would definitely not be willing to do so.
Damn it! A stinky internet-addicted teenager was earning several times more than a top student from a prestigious university, and the key point was that this person was extremely hostile to him.
How could he be happy about this?
But if you fail to complete the task, you will really have no choice but to leave IG.
He knew that Principal Wang was no joker.
What to do then?
Su Xiaoluo, who didn't want to compromise with Li Fu, actually came up with a solution.
For example, when SAT wanted to buy Li Fu, he directly introduced the jungler of IG's second team to SAT in private.
The SAT management just bought top laner Acron from LGD, and the club is now a little short of money. Su Xiaoluo said that Li Fu's offer was completely outrageous, forcing them to consider it carefully.
In addition to Su Xiaoluo's earnest explanation, Li Fu, as an older professional player, even if he won the MSI championship FMVP, this kind of older player has already passed the time to improve his skills. If he buys it for a year, it may be useless in half a year.
Su Xiaoluo didn't make this up.
Ma Run, the champion and FMVP top laner that LGD bought from SKT at a high price in the spring season, is a good lesson for us.
I heard that Ma Run and Li Fu are the same age. Who knows if Ma Run’s old path will be repeated?
Therefore, considering it from the perspective of value preservation makes people a little hesitant.
In the end, SAT chose Su Xiaoluo's suggestion and bought the jungler for IG's second team.
I still comfort myself in my heart: It’s not that I can’t afford a Rolls-Royce, it’s just that Yadi is more cost-effective.
As for other teams, many of them were eager to make a move after seeing Li Fu’s free man declaration.
But they believe that Principal Wang will not let them go so easily and are still in a wait-and-see phase.
But as they watched, some people became interested in other people in the team.
That afternoon, Zizi seemed to be hesitant to speak while eating.
After dinner, when entering the training room, Rookie finally couldn't stand Zizi's shy look anymore.
"Isn't it just changing teams? Just think of it as studying abroad. Maybe you'll come back after playing for a year. What's wrong with that?" Rookie said to Zzitai in annoyance.
Hearing this, Li Fu looked at Zizhi in surprise.
"Are you leaving?"
"Uh... yes."
"Which team?"
"Snake."
"The Snake Team? The Snake Team is pretty good. They were very good last season."
Zizhi glanced at Li Fu and said with a somewhat resentful tone, "I still feel a little reluctant to leave this place, but I have never been able to say it. Brother Fu, don't you feel a little reluctant to leave me?"
"It seems... a little bit."
Li Fu smiled, "But we are all brothers. I should be happy that my brother has a better place to go. Don't forget me when you drive a Land Rover in the future. I am not afraid of my brothers driving a Land Rover. Just take me with you."
Hearing Li Fu's teasing words, the atmosphere suddenly became cheerful.
Zizi wanted to ask Li Fu if he had thought about his next plan.
As the summer transfer window passed, many clubs and players had settled down, but Li Fu's movements remained unresolved. Public opinion on the Internet became increasingly intense, and everyone's attention was once again focused here.
Some people think that IG was stingy and failed to reach an agreement.
Some people think that Li Fu’s request is too high and IG cannot satisfy him .
Some people think that Su Xiaoluo took kickbacks, otherwise why would he buy so many bottom laners and supports? Would he open treasure chests?
Zizhi opened his mouth and wanted to ask.
The Rookie on the other side shook his head and whispered, "I mentioned this to the principal last night, and he said he has made arrangements."
What arrangements?
The posture was confused at the time.
But the next morning, he packed his things in the club dormitory and went out with his luggage to go to the Snake Team Club base, but unexpectedly ran into Su Xiaoluo outside the door, who was also pulling a suitcase and avoiding his gaze.
At that moment, astonishment, shock and a hint of relief appeared on Zizhi's face at the same time.
It feels so numb!
You look down on me, don’t you?
You old man, this day has come too! ?
Puff!
The posture was held back for a moment.
Finally, I couldn't hold back my laughter.
Krystal from the Snake team who came with the car to pick up Zizi was a little surprised and wondered, "You don't have to be so happy to join our team, right?"
"No, I just thought of something happy." Zizi said while holding back his laughter.
These words were carried by the wind to the entrance of the club behind him.
Su Xiaoluo's face suddenly turned pale and she was extremely angry.
He was used to being the boss of the club and didn't want to be seen leaving in such a miserable state, so he chose a morning to leave quietly and gracefully.
But I didn't expect that the damn Snake would come to take over Zizi this morning.
The group with attitude even laughed out loud!
This is even more painful than killing him.
Thinking of this, Su Xiaoluo couldn't help but grit his teeth, took out his mobile phone and started typing away on Weibo.
"This is my last Weibo post. I, Su Xiaoluo, will officially resign from the position of IG manager starting today. I will leave the IG family and join RNG again as a professional manager. Everyone has their own dreams and will be wonderful in their own lives!"
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Su Xiaoluo let out a long sigh, then raised his head and looked at the doorplate of the IG base with gritted teeth, thinking in his heart, "Thirty years in the east, thirty years in the west, one day! You will regret it!"
Not only that, Su Xiaoluo was so angry that he simply changed the name of his Weibo account from IG-Su Xiaoluo to RNG-Su Xiaoluo.
Yes, it’s a fight to the bitter end, let’s change it today!
But unexpectedly, at this moment, there was a burst of engine noise behind me.
The nanny car that the Snake team brought to pick up Zzitai to the base passed by Su Xiaoluo. Zzitai suddenly rolled down the rear window, stuck his head out and asked with concern, "Boss Su, didn't RNG send a car to pick you up? Do you want us to give you a ride?"
Shrimp and pork heart!
These words made Su Xiaoluo's body shake twice.
He wanted to curse, but when he thought about the fact that Zzitai was no longer an IG member, and he was no longer IG's manager, the curse got stuck in his throat, and he forced a formal smile on his face, "No need, you go first, the RNG car is on the way and will be here soon."
"Oh, okay. I'll go first then." His attitude was quite rude.
Close the car windows.
Go away in a cloud of dust.
Su Xiaoluo felt very aggrieved when looking at the exhaust gas from the Snake Team's nanny car.
grass!
Where is RNG’s car?
If I don’t tell them, they won’t send a car, right?
Is there any humanity in this guy?
But what can he do? He can't call his boss to send a car over on his first day of work.
It is respectable if someone else takes the initiative in this matter, but it would be embarrassing if you bring it up yourself.
Su Xiaoluo could only take out his mobile phone indignantly , call an online taxi, then leave the entrance of the IG club, find an empty place and wait with gritted teeth.
At the same time, when Su Xiaoluo posted on Weibo, the onlookers who had been waiting for the outcome of the tug-of-war between Li Fu and IG management were all dumbfounded.
"What the hell? I'm eating a melon, and you tell me the melon ran away?"
"Su Xiaoluo: I wasn't fired, I just don't want to do this job anymore!"
"Hahaha, do you believe it?"
"It's so funny. Wasn't Su Xiaoluo known as the local emperor of IG? Why did he pack up and leave?"
"Principal Wang: What I give you is yours."
"Now that Su Xiaoluo is gone, what will happen to Brother Fu's contract?"
“…”
Li Fu didn't know that Su Xiaoluo's leaving IG to join RNG caused a stir, and even if he knew, he didn't care about it.
Because when he woke up at noon, he received messages from the principal and the Shark executives at the same time.
The principal said that there have been "normal changes" in IG's management recently, and that new management would come to discuss contract renewal and joining the live streaming platform with sincerity, and asked him to choose a convenient time.
The message from Sharks executives was also brief and to the point.
It is probably because Li Fu's live broadcast contract with Sharks has expired. The management attaches great importance to Li Fu's commercial value and wants to sign a live broadcast contract with Li Fu that is independent of the IG renewal contract.
At the end, Shark executives directly stated that they knew Panda Platform as a potential competitor and guaranteed to make a sincere offer, allowing Li Fu to choose a convenient time for an interview.
Li Fu looked at the messages sent from both sides and thought that this was not a coincidence.
Since you all want to talk about it.
Then let's make an appointment in the afternoon and come together...
Yes, he likes fair play.