Late at night, Xu Yuan sat quietly in front of the computer, staring at the screen intently.
He was concentrating on the daily finishing training: finishing off the opponent.
Last-hitting is a very basic thing, but if you fail to maintain a certain level of training intensity, you will unconsciously begin to lose control of the health of minions, resulting in embarrassing scenes like missing cars in professional competitions.
Then he was arrested by the sharp-eyed director and got a new nickname: the man who abandoned the car.
Xu Yuan was not afraid of embarrassment, he was afraid that because of the missing of a car, he would have to wait for an extra wave of soldiers for the key equipment, thus leading to the failure of the team battle.
Details determine success or failure.
Many times, it is because of such small things that the damage in a team battle is an order of magnitude different, resulting in a direct loss.
For example, are a two-and-a-half-piece suit and a three-piece suit the same concept?
Obviously not.
And this scene happened to be seen by Smeb.
Smeb didn't tell anyone about his visit today. He specifically asked Abu for a pass just to see the real situation of EDG.
Smeb, standing at the door with a bag on his back, glanced at the watch on his wrist and for a moment began to doubt his life.
The time now...it should be around three in the morning in BJ, right?
He is still practicing...lasting hits?
As professional players, Smeb knows very well how boring this thing is.
It’s boring to play rank every day, after all, the intensity is no match for training games.
After playing rank, there are still people who have the patience to practice the basic skills of last hitting...
Even in Korea, Smeb has only seen a few.
At most, I've heard that Deft and Faker have this habit.
He walked into the training room carefully without making a sound, and quietly watched Xu Yuan practice finishing off the opponent.
It was not until a long time later that Xu Yuan stretched and looked back by chance, only to find Smeb standing silently behind him.
"!"
Because he was standing very close, Xu Yuan was startled.
Because he was very focused, it was normal for him to relax occasionally and find someone behind him was frightened.
"Sorry."
Smeb scratched his head when he saw his surprised expression and apologized sheepishly.
Xu Yuan shook his head, looked at the somewhat familiar face, and spoke in English.
"Smeb?"
Although it is a question, the tone is actually very affirmative.
"Do you know me?"
Smeb was a little stunned and asked back in English.
"I'm your fan, Smeb."
Xu Yuan stood up with a smile and stretched out his hand with a sincere look on his face, which showed only two words: sincere at first glance.
“Ah…Is that so?”
Smeb was a little shy instead. He came to EDG because of Xu Yuan, and now he heard that Xu Yuan was his fan.
In addition to the secret joy in my heart, I also felt a little shy.
"I like ROX very much. I think ROX in S6 has a chance to beat SKT. SKT is not an invincible team."
Xu Yuan smiled and nodded.
Smeb:!
His expression suddenly became kinder and his tone became gentler.
"Really? Thank you for your likes."
For Smeb, it makes him happy that someone recognizes ROX.
The two had a very pleasant conversation during their first meeting. Xu Yuan guided Smeb subtly, which made him gradually gain more recognition for EDG.
To put it bluntly, there is no such thing as feeling at first sight in this world.
It's simply that the emotional intelligence of one party completely crushes the other party, so that the other party does not feel any discomfort at all during the conversation.
Xu Yuan is the one who crushed Smeb.
This is actually a very normal thing. Smeb still suffered from the cultural disadvantage.
Because it was late at night, Xu Yuan did not wake up the staff to arrange the room, but let Smeb sleep in his room.
After all, his room is quite big.
Although deft used to sleep alone, there are two beds in there.
Because this room was originally created by EDG to win over Deft and express their appreciation for him.
Other double rooms sleep two people, but Deft sleeps alone in his double room.
This is a unique display for Korean big daddies.
Nowadays, S7 is so common that there is nothing much to mention.
In this era, any LPL team with Korean players is basically a big shot.
Moreover, many Korean players are conscientious and have good professional ethics.
I won’t say much about people like rookie and Puzi, rookie is a real Chinese son-in-law.
Once, when Puzi was out drinking, he heard someone cursing China, so he went right up to the guy and started a fight, even breaking his glasses.
[This is a true story. Puzi is really brave. Is this the output ability of a champion AD? ]
But there are some trash, such as a grass fan monster Sprite and a bully dog ​​Clid.
By the way, Clid is also called Cow Brother.
If you are interested, you can search it. I won’t say much about it because it’s a bit perverted.
"We...sleep in the same room?"
There was something odd on Smeb's face.
"Yes, the coach is asleep now, so you can just stay here for one night. There are two beds in my room."
Xu Yuan said as a matter of course.
“Ohhhh.”
Smeb finally reacted.
He thought he would have to sleep in the same bed with his new teammates on the first day.
Xu Yuan put away some of his coats and other things on the bed, then took out a clean quilt that the club prepared regularly from the cabinet next to it, and then helped Smeb make the bed.
Smeb was touched seeing him busying around.
This new teammate... is quite nice.
In fact, Xu Yuan just felt that it was so late now and he was the only one who could help.
Please help if you can. It’s not easy for Smeb to go abroad.
After Xu Yuan washed up, he fell asleep directly.
Smeb wanted to say something but stopped himself. He was too embarrassed to disturb him any further and chose to go to sleep.
No words were spoken that night.
When Smeb opened his eyes again, he looked at the ceiling in confusion for a while. After he came to his senses gradually, he remembered that he had arrived in another country.
He rubbed the back of his neck, slowly sat up from the bed, and stretched.
I have to say, the sleep was really comfortable!
Because when Smeb was in KT, he shared a room with Mata.
Mata, the B, snores like a building shaker every night, tormenting Smeb so much that he has to wear earplugs when sleeping.
Xu Yuan has a very good sleep quality and sleeps peacefully at night.
Smeb has started to like EDG.
A teammate who works hard but doesn't snore.
Never...had such a wonderful start!
He stood up and was about to put on his clothes, then he was stunned.
Because in front of him was a bowl of noodles in a paper box and a few big buns.
There was also a note left by Xu Yuan next to it.
"If you wake up early and are still hot, then eat. If you wake up late, then don't eat. Come to the training room and find me. I'll take you to eat."
Smeb put on his clothes and touched them, and they were still warm.
The noodles were a bit spicy, but Smeb enjoyed it very much.
When I was in KT, to be honest, there was never such a thing between teammates.
They are all already famous star players, and they usually maintain a distant and polite attitude.
Just like what Smeb once said in ROX, if we can't achieve results, what's the point of playing League of Legends?
It's just making money, it's just work.
Smeb accepted Xu Yuan's kindness.
So when Abu arrived at the club at noon, he saw this scene.
Xu Yuan was playing Rank with a helpless smile on his face.
Smeb smiled and massaged his shoulders.
Abu standing at the door: ...
Maybe I came at the wrong time?
No, I skipped hundreds of pictures before I appeared, so how come your relationship has improved so rapidly?
After learning more about it, I realized that Smeb did this to thank Xu Yuan for his help.
Abu was also a little amused. How come Xu Yuan could get along with everyone?
It feels like there is no one who is not his friend.
Oh, there are still some.
Abu called all the players back from vacation and first announced the arrival of Smeb.
It was later announced that Korol would transfer to RNG.
Xu Yuan showed no expression after hearing this.
He has no interest in getting involved in the braised pork.
The main thing is that he loves sex and can't control his thing, so who can control him?
EDG can’t do anything about it.
If you want to go to RNG, just go. In the end, you’ll just be a mascot anyway.
It’s a pity that RNG didn’t bring Kou Rou in the S7 World Championship, but instead brought a substitute jungler.
However, Mingkai's expression was a bit complicated.
For him, the braised pork is really a pity.
He did say something about braised pork, but it was useless.
Xu Yuan patted Mingkai on the shoulder.
"It's okay, Kai. I'm here."
Mingkai turned around and saw the smiling Xu Yuan.
He couldn't help laughing, but didn't refute.
"yes."
EDG's final training session in the summer season begins!
This training session is to get to know Smeb, so Smeb will play in most of the training matches.
However, A Guang had no objection to this. Instead, he was happy to see this scene.
Although A Guang has a more casual personality, he also has his own persistence.
In the MSI finals, he was suppressed by Huni for almost five games.
If you say that A Guang is not angry at all, that would definitely be a lie.
But when he realized that he was indeed a drag on the team, he gritted his teeth and persisted, not once calling Mingkai to play.
As they are all professional players, A Guang knows that EDG must strengthen the top lane, but he does not blame anyone.
Because people like him know very well that they are not strong enough.
In fact, A Guang has been very worried during this period because he doesn't want to continue to drag down the team.
If one person stays in the starting lineup, the dreams of four people will be shattered.
It's really disgusting.
A Guang would never do such a thing.
So when he knew Smeb had joined, he felt relieved.
After unloading the burden on my shoulders, I smiled even more happily.
During every practice match, I would sit quietly behind Smeb and watch him play, trying to learn Smeb's laning style.
Smeb doesn't mind him doing this.
For a proud player like Smeb, if you are willing to learn from me, it means you recognize my ability, and I won't hide anything.
The initial stages of the team's adjustment were not smooth. After all, Smeb is Korean, and the language barrier resulted in communication between the commander and the players not being smooth.
However, this situation soon improved.
Because Smeb started learning Chinese.
Abu helped him summarize some Chinese words commonly used in the game, and used the cramming method to force Smeb to memorize some words.
For example, the big dragon, the small dragon, the red buff, the blue buff, and the jungle area.
There are also some more distinctive ones: Can you help me catch it?
Mingkai's playing style is relatively low, so this sentence must be taught.
Because if Smeb doesn't call anyone, Mingkai will subconsciously not come.
While EDG was working hard to get together, other clubs were also on high alert.
"They got so much in the spring season!"
In the RNG base, the boss Bai Xing was giving a serious speech.
"We must play well in the summer season, and it would be best if we could qualify as the number one seed!"
"Otherwise, many fans will be attracted to EDG. How can this be possible?"
"Xiao Liu, continue to market the concept of an all-Chinese team and use this to attack EDG."
"Yes, boss."
"By the way, how is the puppy doing lately?"
"Not bad. Xiao Gou is in pretty good shape now, and he really wants to beat Xu Yuan."
"That's good. Xiaogou's talent is invincible. The others just need to help him obediently."
Shirahoshi nodded.
"Boss, Xiaohu's contract will probably end in S9. What should we do then...?"
Xiao Liu, the subordinate, spoke hesitantly.
"Do I need to teach you this?"
Bai Xing snorted coldly.
"If he is willing to stay in RNG, then everything will be fine."
"If he doesn't want to stay, that's fine. We just need to block his financial contract. We have invested so many resources in him, he can't just leave if he wants to."
"Even if he really retired, we didn't force him to retire. He wanted to retire on his own initiative."
Xiao Liu's heart trembled and he lowered his head.
"yes!"
On June 7, the much-anticipated 2017 League of Legends Summer Season promotional video was released at 19:00.
Countless LPL viewers and viewers from other regions opened this promotional video.
Xu Yuan did the same, and clicked on the video while holding the snacks stolen from Ah Shui.
No, how can this be considered stealing?
This is what he picked up at the IG club!
"The one you took the day before yesterday?"
Mingkai sat down next to him and spoke with some curiosity.
"Well, I thought you would go, but in the end it was me and Smeb who went."
Xu Yuan nodded.
"Isn't that normal? After MSI, Tencent Esports did that. I heard that the director was fired. How can the new person in charge dare to mess with you now?"
Mingkai looked as if it was a matter of course.
Xu Yuan was a little amused. "It's not me who attacked Tengjing. What you said doesn't make sense."
Smeb casually took a piece of McFlurry from Xu Yuan's hand, put it in his mouth, and sat quietly beside Xu Yuan looking at the screen.
He was also very curious about how the promotional video was shot.
Xu Yuan: ...
No, there are so many snacks there, why do you guys want to eat the ones in your buddies’ hands?
Could it be that I am just like other people’s wives, and other people’s snacks are also more delicious?
As the screen gradually brightens, the promotional video begins!
The LPL division logo flashed by, and then the first figure that appeared was WE player 957 facing the camera sideways.
"The failure in the spring cannot extinguish our desire for victory. We will definitely make a comeback in the summer season."
Next up is OMG’s mid laner Leng Shao.
"Fight with blood and determination."
One after another, the contestants gradually appeared in the center of the screen and then gradually disappeared.
They all expressed their anticipation for the summer season.
NB’s, FPX’s, JDG’s, SNG’s, SNAKE’s.
The star players of each team appeared one by one, which was enough to show the intention of Tencent Esports in selecting players this time.
When it was RNG's turn, needless to say, it was naturally Uzi.
After more than a month of rest, Uzi showed no signs of weight loss and is still fat and strong.
"We lost to EDG in the spring season, but RNG has secured the No. 1 seed for the summer season because we are an all-Chinese team, which means something special."
Mingkai curled his lips subconsciously.
"Are you upset with my brother Uzi? Where did this little black man come from?"
Xu Yuan immediately put the blame on him.
Mingkai chuckled, "No, I just think what he said is a little funny. RNG is actually the first team to introduce foreign aid, right? I still remember insec. The Lucian jungler at that time really made me laugh so hard that my stomach hurt."
Xu Yuan's mouth twitched.
He remembered it too.
The issue of Lucian playing jungle... is indeed a bit confusing.
Brother Uzbek must really dislike Koreans, as he single-handedly selected Lucian as the jungler to fight against the evil Korean insec!
This is Uzbek's ability to fight against Korea, Guigui.
Insec was directly sent to the secondary league to fight against South Korea. It can only be said to be top-level.
If anyone says again that Uzbek is the designated son of Koreans, Xu Yuan will really get angry.
Although Uzbek is not very resistant when facing opponents, when serving as a teammate, he can still disgust the Koreans.
Cool, Uzi!
And at the end of the promotional video, of course, it’s this year’s spring season champion and MSI champion, EDG!
It seems that the incident of the previous person in charge has left a psychological shadow on the current person in charge of Tencent Esports. He dares not be careless at all and gives EDG enough face.
In fact, this is what should be given.
Spring season championship plus MSI championship, why not give it to us?
In the camera, Xu Yuan appeared wearing the EDG team uniform.
Unlike others who either have their backs to the camera or are facing sideways.
In the small room where the promotional video was filmed, Xu Yuan was the only one facing the camera.
Not only that, he was also the only one sitting in the chair in the center of the room.
From a distance, it looks like a person sitting on a throne.
At this moment, he lowered his head slightly, supporting his head with his left hand, looking bored.
Accompanied by the voice recorded before the game, Xu Yuan gradually raised his head, placed his hands on the chair, leaned forward slightly, crossed them in front of himself, and performed the classic move of Commander Ikari.
On his handsome face, a pair of eye-catching bright eyes are sharp and calm.
"It feels like carrying a heavy burden, like countless people are waiting for every word you say. They are waiting for me to speak. What should I say?"
Xu Yuan spoke in a plain but serious manner, seeming to be questioning, yet also making a statement.
In silence, there is a power that moves the heart.
“We won the spring season championship.”
"We won the MSI championship."
"We will definitely win the summer championship!"
"I won't stop until I win the final S-League championship."
He slowly stood up and walked towards the camera.
"I hope every LPL player can remember one thing."
“Remember why we fight.”
Just as he walked in front of the camera, he slowly stretched out a hand.
Immediately afterwards, another hand stretched out from the direction of the camera.
The two hands are clasped together firmly.
The camera was moved and finally stopped on Smeb's smiling face.
It turns out that it was Smeb who was filming!
The screen ends here.
“Did you really take this photo?”
Mingkai asked Smeb with some curiosity.
Smeb was a little confused and shook his head.
Speak slowly in English.
"No, I just shot that one scene. It was requested by the director at the time."
Because Mingkai has a low level of education, Smeb speaks slowly when talking to him.
Xu Yuan looked at Ming Kai with some pity.
Poor Kai, he didn't even realize that he was being subtly despised by Smeb.
On the afternoon of June 8th, EDG was ready to go.
This year's summer season schedule is completely different from what Xu Yuan was originally familiar with.
Originally, IG would play the first game after the opening ceremony every year.
IG has played in the opening game for several years, and they are always ranked first.
But this year is different.
For some reason, the first game was between EDG and JDG.
The current JDG lineup is actually very interesting.
Top laner Kabe, although it is pronounced as Kirby, it probably does not refer to his network slowness.
Jungler Clid, Milkman, Korean blind monk terminally ill brother.
No matter how bad Clid is, he can always win with Lee Sin, which is amazing.
Add a Ping, and we can only say that this one has something, but not much.
Mid laner... this guy is a heavyweight!
The current mid laner of JDG is Doinb.
Now in S7, Doinb is considered the absolute pillar of the team. In every game, he would give the opponent the middle finger on the output page. His output is far ahead of others.
Unfortunately, it's still hard to win.
Big B had a very difficult time during this period because he had no games to play due to the breakup with QG in S6.
Many people say that the QG incident is also an unsolved mystery.
Along with Iceland in S11 and the voice chat between RNG and G2 in S8, they are known as the three unsolved mysteries of League of Legends teams.
In fact, the monkey was just a filial son helping to wash the floor.
The facts are very clear. Doinb brought his girlfriend to the base, and the top laner couldn't accept it, so he reported it to the management. Then Doinb was unhappy. Also, because Swift and Doinb were fighting openly and secretly at the time, the top laner's behavior was seen by Doinb as surrendering to Swift.
So it became a complete fuss.
But because he was not in the right, the management sided with Swift and did not plan to let him play in QG's one-minute BO5.
But what a coincidence...the substitute mid laner happened to go to the hospital that day.
As a result, even if Dade, a substitute player in another position, wanted to play, he couldn't, and in the end it was a BO5 in just one minute.
There are still people using this to criticize EDG, which is really a shame.
EDG has a lot of black spots, brother.
The blitzkrieg against Poland is a peak that no other team will ever surpass in their lifetime. It is completely sufficient and there is no need to use such an outrageous blackening.
QG’s own players did not show up, which violated the rules. How did this become EDG’s black material?
Some people also use this black Uzi, but it’s actually unnecessary.
Uzi also has a lot of black spots. He played as a jungler as Lucian, AFK while taking a shower during live broadcasts, and didn't say a word during a crucial game when he was red and warm.
If you use QG to discredit him, it is equivalent to giving Goubu a chance to refute.
What's the difference between this and whitewashing him?
Uzi said this about QG during an interview, so it is quite credible.
After all, Uzi is the most productive rice in our LPL. When he is immature, he is as simple-minded as a child and will not lie.
It should still be authentic.
It’s just that Doinb has a lot more followers after winning S9, so he wants to wash this.
Unfortunately, the Internet has memory after all, and there are many righteous historians.
JDG's bottom lane group is also a very classic bottom lane group.
loken plus LV wool.
Xu Yuan is still looking forward to this opponent.
The main reason is that I want to compete more with Big B during the S7 dean era who was praised by so many people as being invincible.
As they arrive at the scene, the game is about to begin.