The next morning, the sun shines through the floor-to-ceiling windows of the training room at the EDG base, shining on the young faces that look slightly tired but can’t hide their excitement.
The carnival and excitement last night have not completely faded away, and the sweet fragrance of champagne and the aftertaste of victory seem to still linger in the air.
In the lounge, Jiejie was holding his mobile phone and happily reading to Meiko and Hope the new nickname given to him by netizens in the Tieba forum - "Midsummer One-Kick Fairy", which made several people laugh.
At this moment, the door to the training room was pushed open, and manager Abu walked in briskly with a folder in his hand.
He cleared his throat, and the originally relaxed atmosphere suddenly became serious.
"Everyone, stop for a moment." Abramovich attracted everyone's attention. "We celebrated the joy of championship last night. Starting today, we enter the "championship business period." At two o'clock this afternoon, there will be a large-scale media joint interview meeting at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel. Including Tencent Sports, Sports Weekly, and Sina More than a dozen mainstream media, including the competition, will be present. This is our first official appearance after winning the championship. They all cheered me up and prepared well."
The team members nodded. Although they are already familiar with this kind of event, the title of "champion" makes this interview have a completely different weight.
At 1:30 in the afternoon, the entire EDG team arrived at the hotel banquet hall.
This place has long been arranged as a professional interview scene. On the background board is a huge EDG team logo and the words "S10 World Champion", with a row of seats neatly placed below.
On the opposite side, there were reporters and cameras in darkness, with flash lights coming and going, making the scene quite spectacular.
Su Mo and his teammates sat down under the guidance of the staff, and the interview officially began.
Journalists were flooded with questions, covering almost all aspects, from tactical review to mental journey to prospects for the future.
eiko, as a veteran, answered calmly and appropriately;
Jiejie and Hope, under the "guidance" of the factory director and Abu's eyes, looked sincere and somewhat cute.
Most of the firepower was concentrated on Su Mo.
"Brother Mozi, there are a lot of speculations about your return. Some people say that you are a "secret weapon" that has been planned for a long time, and some say that you are impulsive. Can you respond?"
"Brother Mozi, the sword demon in the last game, in Was it your own insistence during BP, or was it the arrangement of the coaching staff? Was there any controversy within the team at that time? "Su Mo was calm and answered fluently. Every word he said satisfied the curiosity of the media without revealing any information that should not be said. In short, he is also a veteran.
The one-hour joint interview ended quickly and entered the free communication session with the media.
The team members were immediately surrounded by reporters.
Just when Su Mo was about to stand up, an elegant and sweet voice sounded beside him.
Hello, Brother Mozi, can I interrupt you for a few minutes?"
Su Mo turned his head and saw a female reporter looking at him with a smile.
She is about twenty-four or five years old, with long, smooth chestnut curly hair hanging naturally on her shoulders, making her palm-sized oval face more delicate.
Her eyes are large, black and white, with an intellectual luster. Under the high bridge of her nose are her lips painted with elegant bean paste-colored lipstick. The corners of her mouth are slightly raised, showing both professional competence and feminine tenderness.
She wore a tailored off-white suit skirt and a silk champagne-colored shirt. The collar was slightly open, revealing a fair and slender neck.
Under the straight pencil skirt, there is a pair of graceful calves wrapped in nude high-heeled shoes. She exudes a faint fragrance of gardenia, fresh but not vulgar.
Hang on her chest is a media sign titled "E-Sports Events" with her name written on it - Lin Wan.
"Hello." Su Mo nodded politely.
"I have watched all your games, they are really wonderful." Lin Wan's eyes shone with unabashed admiration, "So...can I...take a photo with you and get an autograph? I am your loyal fan."
Her voice was very soft, with a hint of request, which made people unable to bear to refuse.
"Of course." Su Mo agreed with a smile. Not to mention that the other party was a beautiful reporter. Even if she was an ordinary person, there was no reason to refuse.
Lin Wan was immediately happy. She took out her mobile phone, got slightly closer to Su Mo, and the two took a photo.
While taking the photo, Su Mo could clearly smell the fragrance coming from the tips of her hair.
After taking the photo, she handed over her interview book and a pen: "Can you sign here?"
Su Mo quickly signed her ID.
Jiejie and Meiko, who were not far away, saw this scene and began to wink and cheer.
"Tsk, tsk, look at Brother Mozi's treatment. The beautiful reporter took the initiative to post." Jiejie lowered his voice and said to Meiko.
Meiko echoed sourly: "There is no way, who can make people handsome and capable? Mortals like us can only watch from the sidelines."
Lin Wan put away the notebook and seemed a little hesitant, but still mustered up the courage, took out his mobile phone, and said: "Um... Brother Mozi, I wonder if it is convenient to add a WeChat account? I may have some questions about the column manuscript that I would like to ask you later."
This reason sounds impeccable, but in those bright eyes, it clearly says "The drunkard's intention is not to drink."
Su Mo nodded and added a WeChat message.
Just after adding the contact, Su Mo had no time to speak, Lin Wan took the lead and said softly: "To thank you for accepting my interview, I don't know... would it be an honor for me to invite you to dinner?"
The evening breeze blew through the window of the banquet hall, lifting a strand of her hair, and the scene was a little ambiguous for a while.
Su Mo's heart moved slightly. He had to admit that the girl in front of him was very outstanding in terms of appearance, temperament and conversation, and she was so proactive. It would be difficult for any normal man to remain indifferent to such an invitation.
But he is different, he is occasionally a gentleman!
He looked at Lin Wan with sincere and calm eyes: "Thank you very much for your kindness. I accept the dinner, but it may not be convenient for me recently."
His refusal was polite and direct, without being sloppy and giving the other party enough respect.
Lin Wan's eyes flashed with a trace of imperceptible disappointment, but she quickly restored her professional smile and nodded gracefully: "Ah, that's right, I'm really sorry, I was rude. It doesn't matter, congratulations to EDG again for winning the championship, and I look forward to your more exciting performances in the future."
"Thank you." Su Mo responded with a smile.
Lin Wan put away her phone, nodded to Su Mo again, then turned around and blended into the crowd gracefully.
Jiejie and Meiko came over, Jiejie nudged Su Mo with his elbow with a smirk on his face: "Brother Mozi, it's okay, such a beautiful girl refused you a dinner date? If it were me, I would definitely go!"
Su Mo rolled his eyes at him: "Okay, you kid, I'll tell Tingting (jiejie's girlfriend) later."
"No, no, no, no, Brother Mozi, I was wrong!" Jiejie immediately begged for mercy.
The interview activity finally ended, and everyone dragged their exhausted bodies back to the base.
As soon as he sat down, Abu came in again with his folder and said: "Everyone, it's time to live again!"
"Anything else?" Jiejie wailed, "Brother Bu, let us rest for a few days!"
"Rest?" Abramovich glared at him, "Champions don't have any rest! Let me tell you some news. Tomorrow afternoon, there will be a large-scale official online live broadcast event with the theme of 'Night of Champions, Starry Canyon'."
He paused, looked at everyone's curious eyes, and continued: "To put it simply, we are inviting star players from our e-sports circle and several popular stars in the entertainment industry to form a team to play exhibition games. The official meaning is that we want to further expand the influence of the LPL through this cross-border cooperation. Our entire EDG team is required to participate, no one is missing!"
"Play games with stars. "A play?" Hope's eyes lit up instantly, "Really? Who is there?"
Abu smiled mysteriously: "You will know the specific list tomorrow. It is said that there are female celebrities you like very much. Okay, let's all rest early and be energetic so that we can participate in the activities!"
After saying that, Abu turned and left, leaving behind a room full of tired and expectant team members.
Live broadcast with entertainment stars? This is much more interesting than a boring interview.
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The next day, in the magical capital, by the Huangpu River.
The V-Station of Tencent E-Sports Center, a huge venue full of futuristic and technological sense, is brightly lit and packed with seats.
This is the venue for the large-scale cross-border live broadcast event "Night of Champions, Canyon of Stars".
In the stadium, a huge ring-shaped LED screen played the highlights of the S10 season, finally settling on the glorious moment when EDG won the cup.
The exciting music was intertwined with the cheers of thousands of spectators at the scene, and the atmosphere was extremely enthusiastic.
In the dressing room backstage, the EDG players were experiencing a new kind of "pre-game preparation."
"Hey, sister, can you make these eyebrows lighter? I'm a jungler, why do I look so heroic?" Jiejie looked at himself in the mirror and twisted uncomfortably.
"Don't move!" The makeup artist patted him on the back, "The people here today are all big stars. You are the world champions, so you can't lose in terms of momentum!"
Su Mo sat quietly, letting the makeup artist apply it on his face.
He wore a well-tailored black casual suit today with a simple white T-shirt underneath, which not only retained the freshness of a teenager, but also added a mature and steady temperament.
“Alright, fellow champions! Get ready to go on stage!” Abu opened the door and came in, with uncontrollable excitement on his face.
With the impassioned opening remarks of host Yu Shuang and Wawa, the entire EDG team stepped onto the center of the stage amid roars of cheers from the audience.
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Immediately afterwards, on the other side of the stage, with brighter lights and screams, another group of protagonists tonight - the celebrity guests - also appeared on the stage.
The one walking in the front is Jaylen. Wearing a trendy outfit and a black woolen hat, with a signature cool smile on his face, he waved to the audience, instantly igniting the audience. He is not only the youth of countless people, but also the most famous star player in League of Legends.
Following him was Wang Yuan, who looked handsome and energetic in a white outfit. As soon as he appeared on the stage, the screams of countless young fans in the audience almost lifted the roof.
The next three people made the air in the entire venue freeze.
Reba is wearing a red sequined dress, her figure is swaying, as beautiful as a blooming rose, her delicate facial features shine under the light, exuding breathtaking charm with every step she takes.
Nazha, on the other hand, is wearing a lavender gauze dress, with a fairy-like air, her skin is so fair that it seems to be glowing, and her facial features are like exquisitely crafted works of art, so beautiful that they cannot be compared to otherworldly things.
The last person to appear was Yifei. She just wore a simple white dress without makeup, but she had a cool and refined temperament. The face known as the "fairy sister" seems to have not been invaded by time and is still as beautiful as picturesque.
The three top female stars stood together, turning the stage into a "ceiling of appearance", and almost all the male audience members were dumbfounded.
In the online live broadcast room, the barrage exploded instantly:
"Fuck! What kind of magical lineup is this! My eyes are going to go blind!"
h "Reba! Nazha! Sissi! I'm dead, I'm dead!"
"Today's ticket price is worth it! A top-notch meeting!"
"The organizer understands us so well! I want both the champion and the goddess!"
"..."
After some pleasantries, we finally came to the most exciting part - the drawing of groups.
Hawa said with a smile: "In order to ensure the fairness and fun of the game, we will use random drawing to determine the two teams tonight! Our ten guests will each draw a card. Those who get the red card are the "Red Star Team", and those who get the blue card are the "Lan Xiang Team"!"
“It’s the Blue Star Team!” Moderator Yu Shuang corrected with a smile.
On the big screen, ten cards began to be shuffled rapidly.
"Then, let's ask our representatives from both sides, FMVP Brother Mo, and our king Jay, to take the lead in drawing!"
Su Mo and Jay Cun stepped forward at the same time and pressed the stop button on the big screen.
Su Mo's card is turned over - red.
Jaylen's card is turned over - it is also red.
"Oh!" The doll screamed, "Brother Mozi and Brother Jielun are in a team! Is this the alliance between the king and the king?"
Next, Wang Yuan stepped forward to draw, and the card was turned over - blue.
It was Reba's turn. She walked forward with a sweet smile and tapped her slender fingers.
The card is turned over - red!
"Wow!" The crowd exclaimed.
Meiko and Jiejie had already started beating their chests in the audience, with "Why not me" written all over their faces.
Humistically followed was Nazha, who pressed the button with a hint of nervousness and anticipation.
The card is turned over again - still red!
"No way! No way!" The barrage has gone completely crazy.
"This is an implicit decision! I don't believe it! Director, come out!"
"I'm sour, I'm really sour, Jiejie's face is turning green!"
Finally, when Yifei stepped forward with graceful steps, everyone's hearts were in their throats.
She just glanced at the screen calmly and clicked lightly.
On the screen, the card that was slowly opened was also - red!
The whole place exploded!
Jiejie slumped directly on the chair, covering his face with his hands, with an expression of despair.
Meiko and Hope also opened their mouths with disbelief on their faces, while Scout shook his head and smiled bitterly.
· In the EDG team, except for Su Mo, all the teammates are autistic.
At this point, they already know the result without going up to draw lots.
On the big screen, the final grouping results were officially announced:
【Red Star Team】: Su Mo, Jaylen, Reba, Nazha, Yifei.
【Blue Star Team】: Wang Yuan, Scout, Jiejie, Meiko, Hope.
The barrage in the official live broadcast room is no longer text at this moment, but a sea of lemons composed of "???" and "I'm sour".
"Is Brother Mo Zi's luck real? Even buying a lottery ticket is so outrageous!"
"Yes, absolutely insider information!"
"One god brings four pitfalls?! "
"Jiejie: It was a wrong payment after all. There is no light in my eyes anymore."
"The blue team has four crowns with one star, and the red team has one crown with four stars. How to play this game? Hahaha!"
"I feel sorry for my hero, King Jie. I have never lost in the jungle and I have never won in the draw."
Hence "Su Mo: Sorry, as a champion, it is normal to have better luck."
Hich Four of my favorite celebrities are on the same team, including three beauties. It’s so cool.”
The atmosphere in the battle area of the Red Star team is subtle and interesting.
On the five e-sports chairs, there is an e-sports god, a music king, and three top goddesses in the entertainment industry.
"That...Brother Mo Zi," Reba spoke first. She turned sideways and looked at Su Mo with her big eyes, her voice carrying a hint of coquettishness. "You have to take care of me later. I can only play support, and I'm very good at it." "
Yifei just looked at Su Mo quietly, smiled slightly, and said softly: "I will try my best."
Jaylen leaned on the chair coolly and said to Su Mo: "Brother, I am the jungler, don't worry, I will cover them."
Su Mo couldn't help but laugh a little when he looked at these four "heavyweight" teammates.
He adjusted the microphone, and his voice was calm and reassuring: "It's okay, everyone, just relax, just treat it like a game and have fun. You can play whatever you want, I will be responsible for winning or losing."
He said "I will be responsible", and the three goddesses instantly shined in their eyes, and even Jaylen couldn't help but give him a thumbs up.
Reba immediately applauded: "Wow, Brother Mozi is so MAN!"
Naza: "Hee hee, this sense of security is so great!"
Yifei: "He is indeed the most handsome FMVP in history."
Several big bosses can be said to have fully maximized their emotional value.
On the other side, the Blue Star team's battle area was filled with "gloom and misery."
“Hit a hammer!” Jiejie took off his headphones and wailed at Meiko, “There are three fairies and a king on the opposite side, and Brother Mozi takes care of them all by himself. Here we have four grown men taking care of a younger brother. Is this reasonable?!”
Wang Yuan listened dumbfounded: "Brother Jiejie, I am also a star after all!"
Scout patted Jiejie on the shoulder and calmly analyzed: "Stop complaining. Judging from our strength on paper, we It's crushing. We have four professional players, and there is only one opponent. As long as we play normally, we will definitely win." "This is the truth," Meiko sighed, "But I feel unbalanced! I feel like we won the game, but lost our life!"
This conversation was transmitted to the live broadcast room through the team's voice, and instantly caused the audience to burst into laughter:
"Hahahaha, the current situation in the EDG team: win the game, lose your life!"
"Meiko: My support soul is burning, but my goddess is on the opposite side!"
"I feel sorry for Wang Yuan, surrounded by four lemon spirits." (End of this chapter)