Volume 3: Taking Roots 2016 Chapter 612: Spend Little Money to Do Big Things
For the players, the game is over when it’s over, but for many spectators, happiness or pain only truly begins from the moment the game ends.
Many gaming forums and discussion areas only really started to become lively after the competition ended.
The arena is the stage for professional players to perform, while off the field is a paradise for spectators to have fun and play with memes.
"The Optimistic Team announced their counterattack to the World Championship. The first step of relegation has been completed, and the second step is to sprint for a place in the A-League!"
“DGL Team announced that they will compete in the A-League in the summer season, bringing the talent of the world champions to the A-League!”
"In order to allow more young players to have the opportunity to meet and compete with world champions, the DGL team is willing to sacrifice themselves for Chinese e-sports. This optimistic spirit is worth learning for all e-sports players!"
"So the question is, should I choose Diana or Riven as the champion skin?"
In any competitive event, the war of words off the field is a crucial component. After all, the essence of sports competitions is war in peacetime, and it is destined to become a place for countless spectators to vent their emotions.
Compared to football hooligans, the world's number one sport, keyboard warriors in e-sports are much more gentle and easy-going.
Perhaps this is also a kind of civilization and progress?
On April 17, before the audience could finish their carnival of teasing the Optimistic Team's counterattack to the World Championship, a bolt of thunder came out of the blue in the LPL league.
The "one-minute bo5" event that is enough to be recorded in the history of the LPL league has arrived as scheduled. Since its establishment, the QG team has always been a strong dark horse in the LPL league.
Especially this season, they got the strong player UZI, which made this dark horse even more powerful. They made rapid progress in the regular season and were unmatched.
However, a month ago, when the split between the midfielder and the jungler began, the entire team was caught in a whirlpool of public opinion. After the main midfielder DOINB was banned by the official investigation, the team's situation became even worse.
Fortunately, the substitute mid laner took over temporarily, and relying on the team's hard power and good results in the regular season, they still entered the playoffs with a good result of first place in Group A.
However, unexpectedly, "when it rains it pours". After the substitute mid player posted a message on Weibo saying that he had a hand injury and could not play in the game, it immediately caused a huge uproar in the e-sports circle.
The main mid laner is suspended and the substitute mid laner is injured. Does QG team still have a mid laner available?
This question made countless fans who fell in love with the dark horse QG nervous, and the game that was originally supposed to start at 6 o'clock was abruptly delayed to 7 o'clock.
However, what is coming will eventually come. Although the QG team temporarily found the player Dade, wanting to use the buff of the Spring Emperor to overcome the difficulties of the spring season, but because there was no prior notification, even if the Emperor had arrived at the scene, he was still unable to appear on the stage due to the rules!
In the end, the opponent EDG team won without a fight and directly advanced to the finals.
The popularity of this "one-minute bo5" event even far exceeded that of the Spring Finals. In addition to the split between the midfielder and the jungler, it also left behind the famous scene of "Can we play 4 against 5?", which was talked about and widely circulated by countless audiences.
As for the matter of the Optimistic Team playing in the relegation match, it suddenly became unpopular, and the legend of the LGD team as the "relegation emperor" had just begun.
Zhou Dongsheng, who witnessed the history of e-sports once again and learned new things from the past, felt that the injuries of QG's substitute mid player were particularly strange and were probably intentional.
This move was most likely to sacrifice the rook to save the king. When the mid and jungle split and they had to choose one, it was obvious that QG management made their own choice. After all, the appearance of Dade was by no means accidental.
Of course, there may also be reasons behind the acquisition by the NewBee team and the change of power in the management. After all, a new emperor appoints new ministers.
At the same time, Principal Wang also sent a message to Zhou Dongsheng: "You are really a god at predicting things!!!"
"Hurry up and do it. The quicker you are, the better!"
"Need I tell you! I don't just want a mid laner!" Principal Wang said with a lavish manner.
Although the negative public opinion generated by the split between the midfielder and the jungler basically focused on the player doinb, it was obviously not a problem that Principal Wang cared about.
After all, we are not afraid of controversial contestants, but we are afraid of contestants without strength. As long as they have strength, no matter how much negative public opinion there is, they will eventually have the opportunity to convert it into traffic for their own use. All it takes is one championship to silence the gossips.
However, the cruelty of e-sports is that there is only one champion.
Zhou Dongsheng shook his head and put away his phone. At this moment, he was in a private restaurant box with Liu sitting next to him.
At this time, Liu on the side expressed the question that had been in his mind for a long time.
"Boss, the transfer period hasn't started yet. Privately meeting with players from other teams is actually against the league's rules..."
There is one thing Liu didn't say, which is, doesn't the team already have a strong mid laner? Why take the risk of meeting with Wei Shen?
"Of course I know, but this is not what I'm interested in..." Before Zhou Dongsheng could finish his words, there was a knock on the box door.
As the door opened, a round pig's head stretched out its head, looking a little restrained. Zhou Dongsheng immediately thought of a complaint.
"Host, how much is the pig head in the lower right corner?
"Hello, Mr. Zhou, and hello, my girlfriend's teacher!" Gao Dewei walked in and greeted them politely.
Gao Dewei at this moment was completely different from the talented young man who was full of vigor and vitality in the exhibition match. An irrepressible sense of frustration appeared on his face, like a defeated rooster.
After the relegation match, the professional players had a short off-season, but no one in the club, from the boss to the players, could be satisfied with the result.
After all, the reason why we spent a lot of money to invite FVMP, who played in last year's finals, was to prepare for another sprint to the World Championship, not to use him to play in the relegation match!
It is conceivable that there will be another wave of drastic changes in the future. The sense of impending storm makes all the contestants feel insecure, even Gao Dewei is no exception.
As far as Gao Dewei knows, although they are on vacation, the club's manager and coach have already started a new round of tryouts, including the top and mid positions...
Obviously, the position of the main midfielder will no longer be as solid as it could be next season, and it is very likely that rotation will be started and there will be competition for the position.
Just when Gao Dewei was feeling melancholy, he unexpectedly received a message from Zhou Dongsheng asking him to have dinner with him. Although it did not comply with the alliance regulations, Gao Dewei decided to go to the appointment after much hesitation.
After all, after several interactions, Gao Dewei was deeply impressed by the boss Zhou Dongsheng, and the game "PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds"...
Now, it has completely replaced the Heavenly Blade in Gao Dewei's heart and has become his first choice for relaxation after training...
But Gao Dewei still wasn’t very clear about what Zhou Dongsheng’s purpose in asking him out was. It couldn’t be that he wanted him to go to IM to play mid, right?
After all, IM's main mid laner is Song Yi Jin, who is in Gao Dewei's mind a top mid laner who is no less than Fat General. Even someone as confident as him only dares to say "50-50".
"Wei Shen is here. We are old friends, so please take a seat." Zhou Dongsheng greeted him warmly. Liu beside him also had a big smile on his face. As an old senior, he felt a little sorry for Wei Shen...
After all, as a professional player, Liu can empathize with Wei Shen's experience, just like when he finally defeated his old rival WE and was attacked by the audience throwing water bottles...
Gao Dewei sat down with a smile, and after some pleasantries, Zhou Dongsheng's approachable attitude made the atmosphere particularly harmonious.
Following the trend, Gao Dewei expressed his curiosity, "Well, I wonder why Mr. Zhou is looking for me this time..."
"It's not a big deal, but I feel a little regretful. I think it's a pity to waste your professional talent on the LGD team..." Zhou Dongsheng said bluntly.
When these words were spoken, Liu and Gao Dewei could not help but be secretly shocked. He was indeed the boss and was very bold in saying that. However, these words hit the nail on the head for the confused Gao Dewei.
After all, judging from the strength on paper, two world champions plus Gao Dewei can be regarded as a galaxy battleship-level team. Unexpectedly, it is a strategic nuclear submarine that dives all the way to the A-level league...
"Although they have successfully avoided relegation, judging from the current points situation, the only possibility for LGD to enter the World Championship again is to win the Summer Championship, and the chances are slim..."
Zhou Dongsheng said mercilessly.
Although he didn't want to admit it, Gao Dewei knew it in his heart. Although what Zhou Dongsheng said was unpleasant, it was the truth, but he still said it.
"In e-sports, everything is possible. The summer season hasn't even started yet. It's a bit of an exaggeration for Mr. Zhou to say this now..." But his confidence was obviously not enough.
"Although it's a bit blunt, for professional players, their golden age period is only a few years. Wasting time is equivalent to wasting their career lifespan..."
Zhou Dongsheng patiently and kindly persuaded him.
"Mr. Zhou, you don't want me to transfer to IM, do you? Although IM has entered the playoffs and has a slight advantage over LGD in points, it is still difficult to enter the World Championship, not to mention that they already have a main mid laner..."
Gao Dewei expressed his guess. Although he subconsciously thought it was impossible, in Gao Dewei's opinion, this was the only possibility...
After all, apart from being is just a young man under 20 years old. Apart from being of similar age to Zhou Dongsheng, there is nothing commendable about him.
"I do have this idea. I want you to join the IM club, but not the League of Legends division, but the PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds division!"
Zhou Dongsheng didn't beat around the bush and spoke directly and clearly.
When these words came out, Liu was a little confused. "Boss... let a talented mid laner like Wei Shen play PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds? Isn't it a bit of a waste..."
"Besides, League of Legends and PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds are two completely different games, just like the difference between football and basketball. Even if Jordan plays football, he can't beat the alien Ronaldo..."
Liu said in a slightly cryptic way that he had always believed in Zhou Dongsheng's vision and ability, but this time he had to have some doubts...
Zhou Dongsheng said confidently: "Others may not be able to do it, but Wei Shen can definitely do it. I have seen his performance in PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds. In my opinion, his talent in eating chicken is no less than that in League of Legends, and may even be better."
After saying that, he looked towards Wei Shen with a pair of confident eyes.
"I know you are eager to prove yourself and want to enter the world competition again, prove yourself to the audience with your strength, and wash away the injustice you have suffered, but haste makes waste..."
"After such high-intensity training, the condition of your hands shouldn't be optimistic, right?" Zhou Dongsheng said strategically.
"Huh? Mr. Zhou has figured this out?" Gao Dewei, whose secret was touched, smiled awkwardly and put his hands under the table awkwardly.
"In the second half of the year, the domestic PUBG league will officially start, and the World Invitational will be held at the end of the year. With the current popularity of PUBG, you should be aware of the potential of this game..."
"Instead of being a condemned criminal in the LPL league and a relegation king in the LGD team, it is better to change fields and become a pioneer in a brand new project..."
"There are many ways to prove yourself. If you can show superior talent in two completely different competitive events, it is a good way to prove yourself."
"If we can win the PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds championship, that will undoubtedly be even more powerful proof. It's too difficult to achieve this in League of Legends..."
Zhou Dongsheng's words were like the devil's whispers, bewitching the 19-year-old young man in front of him.
When Gao Dewei did not refuse outright, it meant that he had begun to waver in his heart.
The defeat in the World Championship, the accusations from all sides, the abuses that lasted for half a year, and the team that had to play in the relegation match...
All these factors piled up like a mountain pressing on his heart, but Gao Dewei was able to withstand the pressure only because he was determined to prove himself.
However, Zhou Dongsheng's guidance provided him with a direction he had never imagined...
"Of course, no matter how much I say, it's all empty talk. Let me tell you something practical. Although you are a star player in the League of Legends project, a player will always be a player. It is extremely difficult to become a boss."
"But if you join the IM club, as long as you can lead the chicken-eating team to win the championship, I will give you shares in the club!"
Seeing that the atmosphere was almost set, Zhou Dongsheng directly made a big promise.
Gao Dewei's eyes lit up. These words were like the last straw that broke the camel's back, causing Gao Dewei's psychological defenses to completely collapse. Who could resist the temptation of being a boss?
"But... my contract with the LGD team has not expired yet..." Gao Dewei said hesitantly.
"This is not a big problem. As long as you cooperate and act out a scene, this contract issue is easy to resolve... For example, how about a scene of retiring due to injury?"
Zhou Dongsheng suddenly had an idea and said with a sense of evil humor.
This idea was inspired by the initiator of "one-minute best-of-five" Zhou Dongsheng. Yishou, the substitute midfielder, was absent due to injury, and Wei Shen was overtrained...
This immediately made Zhou Dongsheng's mind active, although paying the penalty out of his own pocket was no problem for Zhou Dongsheng now.
But if there is an opportunity to achieve great things with little money, why not do it?
I just happened to be free and had nothing to do, so I thought of finding some fun to kill time.
Liu's eyes lit up when he heard this, "That's a good idea!"
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