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Now,

it's 8:58:30pm.

What's your answer?

Excuse me?

Stop shouting.

No one knows about it yet.

Can't you two just

be in a normal relationship?

(My goodness.)

(Why did they drag Jin Yang into this mess?)

From now on,

no matter if I'm falling into a sea of flame

or an infinite abyss,

I will never turn back.

(Is Team YQCB's Mid sleeping with his fan?)

(Or is his fan sleeping with him?)

[Falling Into Your Smile]

[Episode 22]

For this match,

Team YQCB has picked Aoandon for their Top.

[2020 OPL National Championship Group B] Their Jungler, Kim Eun Suk is using Itsumade.

Their Mid, Ai Jia, has picked Higanbana.

And their ADC, Hierophant, has picked his signature Shikigami, Youko.

Their Support, Liang Sheng, has picked Ebisu.

Hierophant!

Until now,

Team YQCB

has destroyed the first tower of Team Alpha's bot lane.

Liang Sheng, come.

Come to me.

Will they clash with each other soon?

You're right.

Look, they're clashing with each other.

They're really clashing with each other.

Look.

It's a teamfight.

Liang Sheng, use your ultimate.

I'm using my ultimate.

But Team Alpha's ADC and Support

are here to back him up.

Look!

Liang Sheng has used his ultimate

and he's blocking in front of Hierophant.

I'm coming.

That's right. Look, Ai Jia is here to back them up as well.

Before Mannendake can reach Hierophant,

Ai Jia is attacking him first.

Good job.

He managed to stun Mannendake.

Hierophant got away successfully.

If Higanbana was late for even one second,

I guess Hierophant would've been dead.

Ai Jia did great just now.

Why is the camera

focusing on Ai Jia?

He has been sleeping late

for the past few days.

There's a huge pimple on his forehead.

Great, 666.

Sister, I was worried

about Ai Jia just now.

Can't you be more concerned about him?

If he loses this match,

you'll have to take the blame.

But, I don't understand the game.

Why are you here when you don't understand the game?

♪Move♪

Heng Heng, look at

how relaxed

Team YQCB is.

It's like they have a foolproof strategy up their sleeves.

Yeah, that's right.

Currently, Team YQCB has the advantage.

♪You know how great we get into the turn♪

Higanbana is coming. Let's retreat.

Just go.

Ai Jia's Higanbana

has tricked Yamausagi into using his shield,

and Liang Sheng's Ebisu is stunning him.

Amazing!

I didn't expect them to do that at all!

Team Alpha's ADC couldn't react in time.

Hierophant boosted the team's morale by taking the first blood.

Yeah.

Team YQCB took advantage of the situation.

Hierophant is such a great player!

Hierophant!

Nice.

Ai Jia!

♪I'm a warrior♪

I don't know if you realise this,

Hurry up.

After Hierophant has joined Team YQCB,

he has changed the team's play style.

You want to run?

Coming.

We can fight them.

It's highly likely that Team YQCB might be our champion for this season.

Let's not fight for now.

We can fight them.

Come, let's end this in one go.

Create space for me.

[Killed] [Assisting]

♪Move♪

♪If you force me♪

Nice.

♪If you force me♪

♪You will know me♪

Hierophant is giving them the signal again.

Seems like the tower will be destroyed.

Ai Jia's Higanbana

did great at initiating teamfights.

[Killed, Assisting] Look, they're attacking the throne!

They're attacking it!

They're going to end the game!

It's going to end!

They did end it!

We can't make it in time.

- Done. - Nice.

[Victory]

They won the match!

Let's congratulate Team YQCB for winning the match!

Nice.

What a spectacular match. Congratulations.

It was spectacular.

That was a great teamfight.

Team YQCB looks very strong

for this season.

That's right. Within a few months,

they've managed to play as a team.

Not only did Hierophant find a great Support for him,

Ai Jia's Mid

has changed his play style as well.

That's right.

Ai Jia was the one who carried his team to victory.

He performed spectacularly.

Can you be more serious?

This is a glorious moment for your boyfriend.

Look at how excited the fans are.

What glorious moment?

You know this as well.

He was still a brat

when I first met him.

I didn't get together with him because of...

I'm sorry.

I didn't mean it.

What's wrong with you?

I did nothing wrong.

Some people are ridiculous.

They don't understand the game,

and they don't know how to play the game.

But, they got together with the pro gamers

just because they're celebrities.

And they're acting as if they're proud of it.

Lower your volume.

His girlfriend isn't someone like that.

I'm not referring to her.

The reputation of us female fans

is damaged because of people like him.

Look at that Xu Tai Lun

and Guo Guo.

If you admire a pro gamer,

you should just spectate their match in peace.

Why must you insist on seducing them?

You have a point.

We'll deal with it once the match is over.

Look at that silly brat.

He's enjoying his match.

If I argue with his fans now,

it'll make the situation awkward.

But, you can't just let them insult you like that.

It's fine. Don't overthink it.

The second match has begun.

The current score is 1:0.

Team YQCB is in the lead.

Alright, the Ban/Pick Phase is over.

(Both teams have confirmed their line-ups.)

(We can see)

(Team Alpha has picked Ryomen,)

(Kosodenote,)

(Higanbana, Youko, and Ebisu.)

They aren't using

the Jungler/Support ganking strategy.

Team YQCB has picked Yamausagi, Tanuki,

and Ibaraki Doji.

Ai Jia has picked Yuki Onna.

It's obvious

that they're using the 4-Protect-1 Strategy to protect Hierophant's Hakuro.

I think they're trying to test their new strategy.

But I think

they aren't that familiar with

the 4-Protect-1 Strategy.

And,

Team Alpha's Jungler has picked Kosodenote.

It's a strong Shikigami.

Once they understand what their opponents are trying to do...

The bot lane will be done for.

Team Alpha's Jungler

is not a great player when it comes to making a comeback,

but, when everything goes according to his team's way,

he's one of the best players in the world.

Now, the game revolves around fast tower pushes.

(Look, we can see)

(that Team Alpha's Jungler, Zero,)

is preparing to gank the bot lane.

It's a surprise gank.

That's right, but look,

seems like Ai Jia's Yuki Onna hasn't realised that yet.

He's not backing them up.

- We can fight them. - Yeah.

Follow up.

Judging by the fight,

seems like Hierophant's Hakuro is in danger!

He won't survive for long!

Yes, we can see

that Team YQCB is using the 4-Protect-1 Strategy.

[Seal, Double Kill]

Hierophant has been slain.

It's a huge drop in their morale.

(Kosodenote didn't return to the jungle.)

(Instead, he's heading for the mid lane.)

Is he trying to gank the mid lane?

Ai Jia, be careful!

I was right indeed.

[Rampage]

Look!

Ai Jia couldn't react in time at all!

Instead, Kim Eun Suk is here to back him up.

He was cornered as well.

Team YQCB's new strategy

doesn't work for them at all.

(Ai Jia was useless in the teamfight just now.)

(With that teamfight,)

it seems like Ai Jia has returned to his old ways.

It was almost the same strategy as last game.

Their Support and ADC ganked the mid lane.

And they caught Team YQCB's Mid/Jungler duo.

Next, I think they'll gank the top lane.

They'll gank their Top.

Or, they'll take down the Ryujin once it spawns.

According to statistics,

it's more likely that they'll gank the top lane.

Rong Rong's Tanuki is on his way to back Ai Jia up.

He couldn't retreat in time.

After them.

Their Jungler has cut off his escape route.

[Killed, Assisting] They slew him as well.

Five minutes.

They died five times within five minutes.

None of the duo in the bot lane has reached Level Six.

Team YQCB is done for this match.

Seems like the 4-Protect-1 Strategy

doesn't really work well for this season.

But, Brother Cheng and Hierophant

are cut out from the same cloth indeed.

They join teamfights no matter the opponents' line-up.

But,

Hierophant is more aggressive than Brother Cheng.

Now that Hierophant is done for, I think the entire team will lose.

Their Mid, Yuki Onna, doesn't have a huge damage output.

Honestly speaking,

I don't really understand

why he picked Yuki Onna.

I think a random Shikigami who can dish out damage

is better than her.

Yeah.

Sometimes, we need to

respect the current version.

If you want to use the 4-Protect-1 Strategy,

your opponents will be able to counter you with their strategy.

(Ai Jia)

(isn't doing too well in this match.)

Hierophant has no space to farm or dish out damage at all.

And, there's too much of a difference between their gold.

- We can fight. - Go.

Come and protect me.

Protect our ADC.

We can fight.

We can fight them.

Come, hurry.

- After them! - Follow up!

He's almost dead!

Retreat.

Let's go!

[Ended, Assisting] Seems like Team Alpha

has seen through their 4-Protect-1 Strategy.

After the ADC was slain,

his other teammates

are just like grapes that are ripe for the picking.

They don't deal enough damage.

[Seal, Double Kill, Assisting] They were brutalised.

That's right.

But, I'm afraid it's too late for them

to change their strategy.

It's a beautiful teamwipe.

Team Alpha has ascended their high ground.

Hierophant is respawning.

But, I think there's no hope for them.

His Hakuro can't do anything about it

when he has no farm at all.

He died beside the throne

before he could kill off the creeps.

They did it!

Let's congratulate Team Alpha for winning this match!

Congratulations, Team Alpha!

Congratulations!

I knew they shouldn't use the same strategy again.

It's fine. Let's wait for the next round.

Ai Jia did terribly in the last match.

It's a huge contrast to his performance in the first match.

Your boyfriend lost the match.

So what? It's just a match.

Besides, it's not the first time that he has lost.

He only won a few matches during the Spring Playoffs.

Why are you so upset about his loss today?

It doesn't matter.

They still have the third match.

It's fine as long as he wins the third match.

What are you guys doing?

What does she mean by that?

It doesn't matter?

What gives the right to say that?

Yeah.

It's precisely because of people like you

that the pro gamers aren't giving it their all.

We came all the way here

to see them win the match.

Can you guys please stop saying

things that frustrate people?

Ai Jia!

Ai Jia!

What she meant was...

It's not that.

Let's go.

- What are you doing? - Just come with me.

Why are you concerned about people like her?

What do you mean by that?

I'm a fan of your team.

Yes, you didn't hear wrongly.

I couldn't even bear to reprimand my girlfriend myself.

What gives you guys the right to insult her?

My performance has nothing to do with her.

Come at me

if you want to blame anyone.

Let's go.

He's so cool.

That's crazy.

I've never seen a pro gamer like him before.

He's so cool!

Not bad at all.

Not bad at all.

He's so cool. They're so sweet.

That was cool.

Put me down.

Are you out of your mind?

Why did you jump off the stage?

Don't tell me you want me to do nothing about it?

You don't say?

I can endure anything for the sake of your career.

Why must you endure it?

Listen,

I've been infuriated for a few days.

Being a pro gamer is my own business.

Being in a relationship is my own business.

Winning or losing the match is my own business as well.

I hate it

when they blame you for my mistake!

If they want to scold someone,

they can scold me as well.

I won't spoil them.

Why must I let

people who don't understand us

bully my precious girlfriend

whom I adored?

And,

they're bullying you under the name of

protecting my reputation.

How could I stand that?

And why must you endure that?

Do we owe them anything?

What gives them the right to do so?

Are you a fool?

It's not like their insults will hurt me.

Dummy, aren't you childish?

I'm childish?

I told you before.

As long as I'm with you,

no matter if I fall into a sea of flame or into the infinite abyss,

I'll cross them together with you with my eyes closed.

At first,

I don't understand about your dream.

But, ever since I returned to the country,

ever since the opening match,

I was there watching you when you were competing out there.

Although I still don't understand the mechanics

and the towers and all.

You mean tower diving.

No matter what it is,

I know

that you will stay in the e-sports scene

for at least half of your lifetime.

I also know

that you won't be able to live without me.

So,

I won't

force you

to make a decision between your career and your girlfriend.

Since I've made my decision,

I won't regret it.

If I can't endure a scene like that,

how could I be in a relationship with you?

I have to accept the attention and criticisms of the public

to be together with people like you.

No choice, my boyfriend is too capable.

He's a star in the e-sports field.

I don't care if they give us their blessings or not.

Our future

has nothing to do with them.

I'm not kidding.

No matter if it's a sea of flame or an infinite abyss,

I...

It must've been tough for her.

It must've been pretty tough for Jin Yang.

[Let's wait and enjoy the show...]

[What's with Ai Jia? Is he here to compete or to act in a Korean drama?]

These haters have too much time on their hands.

(What's with Ai Jia?)

(Is he here to compete or to act in a Korean drama?]

(Precisely. Now, I believe)

(that girl came from a rich family.)

(I'm sure Ai Jia is trying to get close to her)

(with his identity as a pro gamer.)

What's on your mind?

Ai Jia did nothing.

He just spoke louder than he should.

He won't be suspended, right?

Don't tell me he'll be punished?

Jin Yang did nothing as well.

The usual her can't accept any insults or criticisms at all.

Today, for Ai Jia's sake,

she endured everything by herself.

What else do they want from her?

They just want to be in a relationship.

There are no reasons for it.

There are no ulterior motives to them.

If you do like someone,

you won't mind

if the person you like is a celebrity or not.

You just like that person.

Pro gamers are humans as well.

We do fall in love as well.

We want to be together with the person we love.

Why are we wrong for doing so?

Or,

are we wrong to have such thoughts?

Because as a public figure,

your body and soul

don't belong to you.

We exist

in order to win tournaments,

to please our fans,

and to serve our team.

So, we will do whatever we can

to make sure we achieve them all.

Those words seem true on the surface.

Of course, many people do think so as well.

But, if the pro gamers themselves

think that those words are true,

it'll be terrible.

Of course, winning the tournament is an important matter.

But, compared with

the fans' satisfaction,

we should focus more on the results themselves.

So, to put it in a selfish way,

our matter doesn't concern them.

Thank you for your love and support.

But, winning or losing the tournament

has nothing to do with you guys.

That's the right way to look at it.

You're too logical.

I'm unlike you.

I will be influenced by them.

My mentality will be affected.

I will feel sad and disheartened over their comments.

It's normal for human to do so.

But, I don't think you feel the same.

Brother Cheng,

are you so strong that you're not affected by them at all?

Yeah.

Because I still need to protect you guys.

I don't care.

Give me a hug.

What's with your depressing tone?

You're sounding as if the world is going to end.

When I think about

I might not get to enjoy such comfortable chests and abs

by tomorrow,

it's as if the world is going to end.

[Victory.]

It's a pity that our neighbours lost this match.

It's lucky that they won the next match.

They caused a huge ruckus just now.

What strategy will we use later?

God Ming,

I have a stupid idea, but,

can we use the 4-Protect-1 Strategy again?

The 4-Protect-1 Strategy?

Give me a reason.

I don't have any reason to give.

Now, the 4-Protect-1 Strategy is quite controversial.

Everyone said

teams who use this strategy in this season

will definitely lose.

But, last time, we use the 4-Protect-1 Strategy

during our second match with Team DQ.Five.

We did pretty great.

So, I want to test it out

to see if it's viable or not.

There's a saying.

We can only find out the truth when we put it to practice.

You want to pick Yuki Onna?

Yuki Onna?

Didn't Ai Jia pick Yuki Onna just now?

He lost the match.

For the last match, our neighbours' loss

has nothing to do with Ai Jia's pick.

For the 4-Protect-1 Strategy, the main core is the ADC.

Tong Yao,

it feels like you're taking this personally.

You gave us all kinds of excuses

because

you want to prove to the haters that they were wrong about your sister.

Their results

have nothing to do with Ai Jia's girlfriend.

Fine.

Hierophant's reputation will never be tainted.

No matter how bad his performance was,

his fans will clear his name for him.

They lost their last match,

and he was the main reason for their loss.

Great. Now,

I can show him the true power of the 4-Protect-1 Strategy.

It's not necessarily bad

for him to lose sleep over the differences in our power.

So,

I agree with her proposal.

Alright, fine.

Later, I'll take Ibaraki Doji.

Let's do what we did during the Spring Playoffs.

Ignoring the patch, using outdated Shikigamis,

and using an outdated strategy?

You guys are really conceited.

Why am I in such a messy team?

You can make a mess as well.

Just use Ichimokuren.

Lao Mao is right.

Later, you should take Ichimokuren.

You'll assist Lao Mao while I farm at the bot lane.

Let's do what we did during the Spring Playoffs.

Spring Playoffs.

Let's do what we did during the Spring Playoffs.

[2020 OPL National Championship, Group B Eighth Match, ZGDX VS Doomsday]

Tong Yao,

are you sure about this?

Alright, now, all of the 10 players

have chosen their respective Shikigamis.

Let's take a look at their final line-up.

For Team ZGDX, Lao Mao, their Top,

has picked Kuro Doji.

Their Jungler, K, has picked Ibaraki Doji.

Their Mid, Smiling, has picked Yuki Onna.

Their ADC, Chessman, has picked Hakuro.

And their Support, Fatty, has picked Ichimokuren.

For Team Doomsday, their Top has picked Shuten Doji.

Their Jungler has picked Yotohime.

Their Mid has picked Menreiki.

Their bot lane consists of Dodomeki and a support Higanbana.

Regarding their Shikigamis,

Little Ball, what do you think about their line-up?

I think Team ZGDX

is trying to do something over here.

Smiling actually picked Yuki Onna?

What's going on today?

Maybe Smiling

was influenced by Team YQCB.

They picked Yuki Onna,

but they didn't perform well with the Shikigami.

So now, I'll pick Yuki Onna

and show you how to play Yuki Onna.

Smiling isn't as good as Ai Jia

when it comes to playing a supportive Mid shikigami.

If that's how she's looking at the match,

I guess she might be too arrogant.

I'm just kidding.

For this match, Team ZGDX will use the 4-Protect-1 Strategy.

What's wrong with the strategy?

You're asking me that question?

Didn't you see

that Team YQCB lost their last match because they used

the same strategy?

Their ADC is Hierophant.

He's as good as Brother Cheng.

Good luck, guys.

- Alright. - Good luck.

You better mind your words, okay?

You'll know why

when you read the comments

under your Weibo post after the match.

Alright, the match has begun.

Both teams

are approaching their respective lanes.

The mid Yuki Onna

will lane against Menreiki.

Lao Wu, do we go bot lane or top lane?

Menreiki and Yotohime

are heading towards the bot lane.

They plan to engage Fatty and Chessman

together with Dodomeki and Higanbana.

Wait for me.

- Fatty, retreat. - Alright.

They're trying to pressure Team ZGDX's bot lane.

They don't want to let them escape.

Look, Chessman and Fatty

can only farm under their tower.

- Dive the tower. - Don't let them escape.

We can fight them.

Higanbana is tanking the tower.

Team Doomsday's trio

took them down after a tower dive!

[Seal, First Blood] [Assisting]

That is exceptional.

- Nice. - Beautiful.

Menreiki and Higanbana

have used their ultimate at the same time against Chessman.

K's Ibaraki Doji

has stunned Menreiki.

I'll tank them. It's fine.

I'm going.

Their Jungler is coming.

Nice.

- Not bad at all. - Great job.

Team ZGDX has to make a comeback to win this match.

If I performed like them during my ranked matches,

I would've given up.

But, it's obvious that Team ZGDX hasn't given up yet.

Lao Mao, you should go as well.

Let's go.

Look at the Orochi pit.

Will there be a teamfight at the Orochi pit?

Come quickly.

Menreiki has been dealing a lot of damager with his ultimate.

K and Lao Mao are left with a sliver of their HP.

Do they still continue the fight?

Use your ultimate.

Shuten Doji has joined the teamfight!

Kill him!

[Unparalleled]

Seems like they'll slay them.

Look at Team Doomsday's amazing play.

They've slain K and Lao Mao.

[Seal, Double Kill]

- Nice! - Good job!

Not bad at all.

Fatty, Smiling, create some space.

Buy me some time to farm.

Alright.

Fatty, follow me.

Coming.

Smiling is using her ultimate!

She's damaging Menreiki and Higanbana.

Let's go!

[Killed] [Assisting]

- After them! - After them!

Fatty stunned his opponent with Shift.

Both Menreiki and Higanbana have been slain!

Nice!

Team ZGDX has got two kills with no deaths.

That's a great move.

That's a great move indeed.

[Fierce and swift] That was amazing.

They were amazing.

Smiling chained all her techniques

under the right timing.

And Fatty did a good job at assisting her as well.

We can see

that Yuki Onna is still viable in the current meta.

We can see

that Chessman is taking advantage of the situation.

He's farming at the bot lane like crazy.

That's right.

Why? Because Chessman

is the core of their 4-Protect-1 Strategy.

He's their main core.

When their team is lagging behind,

he can only order Smiling

to initiate skirmishes

in order to buy more time for his farm.

But, seems like Team Doomsday realised what he was doing.

We can fight.

I'll take a detour.

I'll go to the bot lane.

Yotohime is hiding in the bush.

Chessman's Hakuro is in danger again.

Yotohime dashed forward and attacked Hakuro.

Chessman avoided him due to his fast reflex.

That's right! Hit him with your skill!

Chessman is doing an excellent job!

He slew Yotohime instead!

What happened to Chessman?

He actually solo killed Yotohime with Hakuro?

That was spectacular.

- Great job! - Brother Cheng, you're amazing.

Now, Team Doomsday

has teleported to the Orochi pit.

Seems like they want to strengthen their gold advantage.

Mid is missing.

Top is missing as well.

They're going for Orochi.

Brother Cheng, do we ambush them?

Alright, you guys should go and hide.

- Alright. - Let's go.

Over here,

we can see Team Doomsday is trying to take down the Orochi.

We can fight.

Team ZGDX is there in the nick of time.

They plan to ambush them beside the Orochi pit.

Will they be able to steal Orochi?

I'm in position.

Me too.

My skills are ready.

Chessman is still farming creeps in the mid lane.

Isn't he joining the teamfight?

Are they going to let Team Doomsday take down Orochi?

Chessman is still in the mid lane.

Brother Cheng, they'll take down Orochi soon if we let them.

If they let them take down Orochi,

that means they're surrendering themselves

to Team Doomsday.

Brother Cheng, we're out of time.

Brother Cheng, hurry up!

Everything depends on this fight now.

Brother Cheng, hurry up!

Wait for a little longer.

We'll make it in time.

Orochi is almost dead,

yet Chessman is still farming in the mid lane.

What is he waiting for?

Now, Team Doomsday has the gold advantage.

If they take down Orochi

and obtain fortified creeps,

it'll be difficult for Team ZGDX to make a comeback.

Brother Cheng, aren't we going?

Levelling up in three seconds. Wait for me.

What did I see?

Chessman's Hakuro has almost reached max level.

Seems like we will enjoy a spectacular show.

For Hakuro,

he will have an attack range boost when he reaches Level 18.

And, he's hard to deal with.

I think they're going to make a comeback.

Three.

Just one more creep.

Will he be able to make it in time?

Two.

One!

We can go now. Go!

- At my position. - Alright.

- Let's go! - K, ready your Subdue.

Fatty, follow me.

- Tong Yao, use your ultimate. - Let's wait and see.

Brother Cheng, I'll tank the skills for you. Go!

Brother Cheng, be careful.

I'm coming!

They did it!

Let's congratulate Team ZGDX for winning the match!

- Nice! - Yes!

Let's congratulate Team ZGDX for making a comeback!

That's right.

In the last match,

Chessman has shown

the terrifying prowess

that Hakuro has during the later stages of the game.

He has lead his team to victory once again.

Of course, Smiling

has done an excellent job as well.

She proved

that Yuki Onna is still viable in the meta.

So,

there's no need for us to stick with the meta, am I right?

Listen,

the 4-Protect-1 Strategy

is still viable.

[Onmyoji Arena]

First, let's congratulate Team ZGDX

for maintaining their winning streak.

Thank you.

At the same time, we're very surprised

that Team YQCB didn't leave the venue immediately after they finished their matches.

That's why we have the chance

to arrange for a special interview like this.

Actually, we wanted to leave.

But, our coach didn't allow us to leave.

He told us to stay in the lounge

and observe how the 4-Protect-1 Strategy should be implemented.

We're not familiar with it

because it's a new strategy for us.

Excuse me, I would like to ask Team ZGDX a question.

Under the current meta,

the 4-Protect-1 Strategy

isn't really a suitable strategy.

If so,

why did you guys use the same strategy

when Team YQCB lost their previous match with the same strategy?

It's because our Mid said

she wanted to try the 4-Protect-1 Strategy.

She wanted to try Yuki Onna.

I was thinking that it might work.

At the same time,

we can teach the other ADCs how to implement the strategy.

That's why we played two matches with the same strategy.

Alright, thank you.

He said he wanted to show you how to implement the strategy.

I have a question for Team YQCB.

I know an incident happened

after your second match.

And, Ai Jia

wasn't included in the starting line-up for the third match.

So, are you suspended?

Your fans want to hear about it.

Actually, it's like this.

We replaced him in the third match

after the discussion

with our coach.

I know.

Many netizens are coming up with their own stories.

They said Ai Jia didn't want to play because he was too arrogant.

Actually, that's not the case.

Everyone, please stop it.

Actually, it's because

Ai Jia was in a bad mood back then.

We thought it would be more suitable

if we replace him with his substitute.

That's why we swapped him out.

I have a question.

Why were you in a bad mood?

Didn't you see what happened?

Ai Jia,

stop it.

I have a question.

Lately,

there have been many news

regarding the private relationships of the pro gamers.

As pro gamers,

what are your thoughts on it?

Just let nature take its course.

We don't really think about them.

We spent most of our time training and preparing for the tournament.

We rarely have time to get in touch with people outside.

That's why most of us here are still single.

Wait,

that doesn't mean that we're monks.

It's not that we couldn't find a girlfriend.

But, it's not that we don't want to find a girlfriend.

And, it's not that we can't get a girlfriend.

Anyway, you guys need to understand what's going on.

But, most fans wish

that the pro gamers can focus on their tournament

and win the International Championship.

They don't want you guys to be distracted by other things.

For example, when you guys are doing your live streams,

you guys should only read things that are related to the tournament.

When you guys play ranked matches,

you shouldn't play other games.

Isn't that a common topic

within the groups?

All fans hope that you guys can focus on the tournaments,

win the International Championship,

and achieve good results.

Let me repeat what you've said just now.

See if it sounds logical to you.

Don't create trouble.

Most parents

hope that their children can study hard

so

that they can enter Tsinghua University in the future.

So, they want their children to forget about everything else.

Just like how they hope

you guys can memorise some English words

during break time.

They don't want you guys

to be distracted by games as well.

Parents will often discuss about this topic.

But, their main intention

is for you guys to focus on your studies

and achieve good results

so that you guys may lead a better life.

That sounds reasonable on the surface.

But, usually,

fans who give these kinds of suggestions

mostly come from this age group.

Some of them are adults from the working class.

When you expect

pro gamers, who are humans, just like you guys, to obey such rules,

let's forget about

the people who tease pro gamers for not being serious at their career

and tease them for being in a relationship

or playing other games during their break time,

don't tell me you guys

didn't try to laze around

when you're studying or even working?

I just hope

that people can think from our perspective.

Everyone is still young.

I'm sure everyone was distracted during class before.

And I'm sure everyone has slept in class before

or has spent their time peeking at beautiful girls.

Although I haven't experienced them myself,

what I want to say is, what's the difference between you guys and us?

You want us to perform like saints, untainted and pure?

There is no perfect human in the world.

If you always discuss about

a pro gamer's life, be it them playing Rubik's cube,

playing Snakes,

or even them being in a relationship,

it's pretty boring to be honest.

We spent most of our time on training and practising.

The time we spent on training

is more than the time some people spent on studying.

Many people had to break up

with their partners

because they're separated after their graduation.

But, for pro gamers like us?

We were dumped because of our career.

Why?

Who do you think Brother Cheng is referring to?

But why do you say so?

I suggest you guys

interview Team CK's Jungler, God Yang.

He'll tell you what's going on.

He's referring to Tong Yao's ex-boyfriend.

Brother Cheng,

seems like you're very knowledgeable when it comes to relationships.

I'm not that young

in my field.

I've been a pro gamer for many years.

I've seen plenty of things.

So,

do you mean that you don't object to

pro gamers being in a relationship with each other?

I won't object to it

as long as they know their limits.

We all heard before

couples who got into esteemed universities together,

am I right?

Brother Cheng, would you like to be in a relationship with them?

I have someone I like.

Who does Brother Cheng like?

Brother Cheng has someone he likes?

This is huge.

This is huge.

He has someone he likes?

My goodness.

He has someone he likes?

(He didn't say anything.)

(You didn't hear anything.)

(You mustn't be shy.)

(Take a deep breath.)

(I must be calm.)

So, what do you have to say

to your fans who expect the impossible from you?

I'm thankful to them for their love and support.

I will do my best in the future.

If it's fine with them,

I hope they can support us at the live stage.

And, I want to say something.

If you truly admire a pro gamer,

you should focus on his career

and not focus on his private life.

Thank you.

You shouldn't have done that, right?

I can teach you when I'm free.

Just forget about it.

Shorty, let's go.

Let go of me.

Come.

If I didn't

lead you guys to victory with that strategy,

Ai Jia will never be able to clear his name.

How do you intend to thank me?

At most, I'll kowtow to you.

No, you're trying to brush me off.

No, I'm not.

You are.

(Because I need to protect you guys.)

(Some people say)

(that the meaning of love)

(is finding someone)

(who can give you everything you want)

(within his abilities.)

(He's fearless,)

(and he gives you everything he has.)

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