Chapter 83 Part 3 一 Fat Cat’s Four Big Fans’ Group.
In the first game, the pick and ban phase concluded, and the match officially entered the game.
From the commentary, it was evident that GN was extremely skilled at playing at a fast pace in the early game. If they couldn’t hold their ground in the early game, both teams’ economies would grow substantially, and RG would have almost no comeback opportunities in the late game.
GN used an early game lineup.
Their objective was to break RG in the first ten minutes and swiftly end the battle.
The first game went exactly as the opposing team had planned.
Qi Nuo’s jungle area was under constant pressure from the enemy team, and he was solo-killed in the mid lane. All three lanes and the jungle were at a disadvantage.
The coach furrowed his brow.
Fifteen minutes later, the game quickly came to an end.
The camera briefly focused on Qi Nuo’s face.
The usually quiet little brother revealed a calmness and solemnity that Qi Zhiyan had rarely seen.
【I feel so bad for the little brother…】
【He must be under a lot of pressure too. People have been saying it’s fine if he loses and all that.】
【┭┮﹏┭┮ Qi Zhiyan, please comfort him; I think our little brother really listens to his sister.】
【Qi Zhiyan’s presence alone is already a form of comfort, isn’t it?】
【Don’t be too emotional; it’s only the first game. It was a best-of-three with two wins needed, there’s still a chance!】
Qi Zhiyan remained composed, her gaze fixed on the large screen in front of her.
The director turned the camera back to Qi Nuo.
He glanced at the audience below for a moment, and the coach stood next to him, speaking into his headset. Qi Nuo zoned out for a few seconds, and when he snapped back to reality, the pick and ban phase for the second game had already begun.
This time, the coach chose an early game lineup for RG.
Going strong in the early game, no hesitation.
In terms of strategy and technique, RG’s team fights were as beautiful as a painting, no worse than GN. They lacked in their management and failed to seize the opportunity to expand their economy.
If they were to lose the second game, this match would end 2-0.
After the pick and ban phase, the coach took off his headset and walked down from the stage. The screen displayed a moment from the game, and the RG club’s staff shouted loudly, “RG一一”
Following that, thousands of spectators joined in unison: “Fighting!”
The staff’s voices had become hoarse.
“RG一一”
Ruan Yōu heard the passionate voices behind her, like a mountain call or a sea tide: “Fighting一一!”
Countless e-sports enthusiasts shouted their love for e-sports in that moment.
When the third “RG” sounded, Ruan Yōu couldn’t help but say:”Fighting!”
In the second game, RG performed well in the early game, not getting pressured by the opponents as they did in the previous match.
There was a resilience and determination to fight to the death even in the face of adversity.
Both sides fought back and forth, dragging the game to twenty-five minutes. GN’s team destroyed all three high ground towers, while RG only managed to destroy one.
The commentators in the arena said, “Now, RG’s situation is very uncertain. Their jungler and mid-lane revives are down, and they have very little room for error with all three high grounds destroyed. They are practically standing at the edge of failure, just one step away from it.”
“That’s right. Before the next Storm Dragon King spawns, they must find the opportunity to break the opponent’s high ground, or else GN, through smart management, could wear down RG.”
. . . . .
Behind Ruan Yōu, RG’s fans were very quiet, holding their breath and staring at the screen, both wanting to see RG and GN erupt in a team fight and win a battle, and fearing a team fight might happen.
If they lost the team fight, RG would have no hope of a comeback.
The video below provided Qi Nuo’s perspective.
To Ruan Yōu’s surprise, there was no expression on his face, and he wasn’t tense; his mouth was slightly open as he spoke, displaying remarkable composure.
According to everyone’s speculation, the next Storm Dragon King was definitely RG’s “fourth stage”. They couldn’t drag it to that point, the three lanes of super minions quickly marched towards the crystal, and if they continued to waste time, the super minions would be able to push the crystal.
RG stood on the edge of a cliff with no way back.
Thirty seconds before the Storm Dragon King appeared, the director switched to the perspective of the red side, which was GN.
On the mini-map, you couldn’t see any RG members.
All GN team members were guarding the Dragon Pit to prevent RG from taking the dragon. The support player circled the Dragon Pit, searching for RG’s team shadow. The mid-lane, marksman, and top-lane support were all there.
In the moment GN reported their position through the headsets, RG’s team suddenly rushed down the lane. GN’s mid-lane and marksman instinctively used their Flash to retreat, avoiding getting caught. Just as they flashed away, a jungler emerged from the bushes and swiftly eliminated the mid-lane with two moves. GN’s support flashed over to try to save their teammate, but all they could do was watch as the marksman exchanged moves one on one with Qi Nuo.
GN’s dual core was down, and they had no more damage output, so they had to retreat temporarily.
RG took the Dragon with ease.
The situation was even.
Ruan Yōu watched with held her breath.
The commentator said, “Just now, the audience from both sides was at the edge of their seats. The excitement of this match is on par with the Autumn Finals. Qi Nuo’s arrival and Sanjiu’s starting lineup have truly strengthened RG. Qi Nuo’s brilliant maneuver, taking down two opponents in a 1v2, secured the victory.”
The MVP of this match was awarded to Qi Nuo.
In the second game, RG displayed their dominance, and in the third game, they capitalized on their momentum. They constantly pressured GN in the early game, disrupted their rhythm, and broke the high ground in ten minutes, finishing the game by the twelfth minute.
After the game, there were player interviews.
Qi Zhiyan got up, wanting to leave, but Ruan Yōu quickly held her hand and said, “Wait a little longer, there’s an interview. Listen to it before leaving.”
Qi Zhiyan, who had been silent from start to finish, stood still for a moment, then hesitated and sat back down after two minutes.
Ten minutes later, the interview segment started.
RG’s two-time MVP jungler, Qi Nuo, was interviewed.
The host asked him a few questions.
“Today, you were awarded two MVPs, and the coach praised your jungle performance for this season. Do you have any goals?”
Qi Nuo answered succinctly and decisively:
“Championship.”
“Is that straightforward, aiming for the championship right from the start?” The host chuckled twice. “After losing the first game, how did you adjust your mindset and turn the tide with 1-2?”
Qi Nuo: “Everyone’s mindset was good; no adjustment was needed.”
Host: “One last question, today, many friends came to support you in the audience. Do you have anything to say?”
Qi Nuo paused.
He glanced at Qi Zhiyan and involuntarily gripped the microphone tighter, his voice showing more tension: “I want to win, and I will win many times.”
The host smiled: “Is this a promise to your family?”
Everyone knew that Qi Zhiyan was in the audience.
Qi Nuo nodded and shook his head.
“It’s not a promise; it’s to tell them that I want to win, and I will keep going on this path.”
Qi Nuo’s gaze met Qi Zhiyan’s.
The old Qi Nuo used to play to win the championship to make his sister proud. Now, he wanted to make his sister proud and, more importantly, to win. He enjoyed everything in the world of e-sports, the thrill of victory, and the applause from his sister and friends.
As soon as he finished speaking, the audience that had not yet left below applauded.
Qi Zhiyan raised her hand and clapped twice.
Ruan Yōu relieved, approached Qi Zhiyan and whispered in her ear, “Your little brother is really amazing, isn’t he?”
【Members of Avengers Guild Group supported, our little brother was very talented!】
【Members of Everyday Taking Down Entertainment Company Group supported, our little brother was very talented!】
【This RG fan, was very happy, wuwuwu.】
【Fat Cat’s four big fan groups, don’t go crazy (dog head.】
Ruan Yōu’s four big fan group’s trended, and alongside them were #Qi Nuo MVP# and #Qi Nuo wants to continue in the e-sports circle# were also there.
He wasn’t just a casual player who came and went.
Qi Nuo was very serious about e-sports.
. . . . .
In the evening, Ruan Yōu treated all the team members to supper.
The members sat at one table, while the top wealthy group sat at another.
It was a lively scene.
The staff of the RG club were overjoyed to have won against GN. In a slightly tipsy state after two drinks, they collectively let loose. Ruan Yōu reminded them several times that they were live streaming, but it was to no avail.
In contrast to the RG’s staff, who were letting loose, the members of top wealthy group were very elegant and calm.
The “Wooden House” internet-famous barbecue restaurant was reserved by Ruan Yōu. The staff brought them two bottles of pure wine.
The top wealthy group tacitly ignored the wine’s presence.
They were currently live streaming and wouldn’t drink.
Privately, they might have a couple of drinks, but they quickly sobered up. Seeing the RG’s staff letting loose with their silly antics, Gu Fuchen and others didn’t dare to get even a little tipsy.
Ruan Yōu quietly enjoyed the grilled skewers, watching the RG’s staff with their arms around each other, singing and dancing around the five starting players.
【Is this the legendary human atavism phenomenon?】
【It might be a bit chaotic, but it’s really fun!】
【Rounding up, I also attended the celebration party.】
While Ruan Yōu was eating, she suddenly received a message.
It was from Wen Juxi.
【Are you all having a barbecue?】
Wen Juxi’s mood had been very depressed lately because of her father’s favoritism and pressure from her brother’s engagement party. When she saw a picture of Lu Xuan and eight other people eating barbecue on her WeChat Moments, she couldn’t help but stare at it for a long time. For the first time, she felt a faint sense of envy in her heart.
She was usually very outgoing and had good relationships with everyone, but no one could enter her heart.
Seeing her in this state, her boyfriend, Fang Shu, simply sent a message to Ruan Yōu from her phone.
“If you want to go, just go.”
She and they were always part of the same circle.
Ruan Yōu replied almost instantly:
【Yes, my team won the match tonight, so we’re celebrating a bit. Do you want to come?】
Fang Shu replied on behalf of Wen Juxi: 【Yes, please send me the address.】
Ruan Yōu felt something was off.
This tone didn’t seem like Wen Juxi’s attitude.
【Is this really you?】
【No, it’s Fang Shu.】
I instantly understood and then sent the address.
【By the way, we’re live streaming, participating in a live variety show. It might be a bit noisy at the venue.】
Wen Juxi understood this.
Fang Shu helped Wen Juxi choose her outfit, then drove her there and parked the car outside the barbecue restaurant. “Go ahead, I’ll wait for you here.”
Wen Juxi frowned: “Aren’t you going?”
Fang Shu smiled lazily: “Not yet, on the livestream.”
Father Wen disapproved of Wen Juxi being with him.
His family’s power couldn’t compare to the Wen family.
Wen Juxi hesitated as she looked out the car window.
The usually bold and outgoing Wen Juxi, who excelled in interpersonal relationships, was feeling social anxiety for the first time.
“They will like you,” Fang Shu said with a soft laugh.
Just like he liked her.
. . . . .
At this moment, inside the “Wooden House” barbecue restaurant.
The RG members were already quite drunk, their courage amplified tenfold.
As soon as they heard there was a nighttime karaoke mode in the barbecue restaurant, the team manager immediately had the staff turn on the karaoke screen. He stood on the stage with a microphone and said, “Today, we gather to celebrate the great victory in our first competition! Let’s all applaud!!”
His speech was somewhat stuttered, his cheeks turning red; it was clear he had been drinking.
“Start the music, start the music.”
Ruan Yōu: …
The team manager noticed Ruan Yōu looking numb in the audience and became unhappy, “Boss, why aren’t you applauding? Do you look down on my singing?”
Ruan Yōu: …?
“I didn’t.”
“Yes, you did! Everyone here saw it!”
Ruan Yōu hesitated.
Confirmed by a glance, this person wanted to set her up.
“Boss, you must sing a song; this is your club,” the team manager came down from the stage and respectfully handed her the microphone, then turned to request a song, “Just sing… sing what… sing…”
After some hesitation, he had a sudden inspiration: “Sing ‘Good Luck’!”
Ruan Yōu: ???
At the same time, Wen Juxi entered the barbecue restaurant.
Ruan Yōu, with no other choice, stood in the middle of the stage. Gu Fuchen, Jiang Huai, Fu Jiazhan, Lu Jin, and Lu Xuan laughed happily. Qi Zhiyan and Qi Nuo tried to suppress the urge to smile, their lips trembling, and in the next moment, they couldn’t help but burst into laughter.
In the midst of the commotion, the background music of “Good Luck” started playing in the barbecue restaurant, “Good luck, we wish you good luck~~~”
Wen Juxi: ….?
Maybe she should just leave.
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