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Why are you looking at me?

I’m not.

This isn’t bad, right?

Yeah.

Conquer the top 100. Declare war.

I’m going to be defeated so badly.

Don’t worry. I’m here.

I don’t think we ordered drinks.

They’re complimentary.

Complimentary?

When did the Dream Traveller become so generous?

It has always been generous.

Thanks. Thank you.

Accept the invitation.

You’re teaching her to use the escalade.

Why are you still here?

You’re wasting time.

I have nothing but time.

Choose your hero.

Do you still have the strawberries?

Yes. They’re here.

It’s for this customer.

I’m going to the members’ room first.

I’ll make you another one later. It’ll taste better.

Okay.

Sorry.

Brother Xia Tian.

Is anyone in the members’ room?

Ji Xiang Kong is here.

Ji Xiang Kong?

And Qiu Ying who’s here everyday trying to beat the top one player.

You’ve been memorising the order. It won’t work.

Be flexible.

You don’t beat the Creator this way. You can absorb him now.

But I’m already on residual blood. Are you sure?

Listen to me. Absorb him now.

The E skill can control him for a while.

W to injure. Move. A key.

He’s teleporting away.

Teleport to follow him! Use your biggest skill!

Don’t let your hands leave the keyboard. Continue.

Keep pushing. Hit the crystals.

Xiang Kong. I’ve conquered #65!

You’re the best.

Not bad. Be more confident in yourself.

Pei Xi. Did you know? I’m number 65 now.

It’s a new flavour. Try it on the house.

Thank you.

Is this also free?

I’m going to dig in. Thanks. Thank you.

There are so many strawberries.

It looks different from what I saw on the menu.

Thank your cousin for me.

Have you found a new team?

Why are you still here?

Besides, why does the team I go to matter to you?

Is this because you’re unwanted by the teams?

Aren’t you a little out of line?

I’m worried that the next season

won’t have good rivals for me.

Thanks for putting me on a pedestal,

but shouldn’t you be training with my brothers

instead of stalking about here?

Shouldn’t you be looking for your next team

instead of going on a date here?

Alright. Don’t fight anymore. Don’t be angry.

Pei Xi. Let me give you a little advice.

Don’t look so stoic in front of a girl. You’ll scare them.

I don’t have so much free time like you do.

Sorry to keep you waiting. What I made is so much tastier.

Thank you.

Don’t ask.

I haven’t asked yet.

What happened?

I really owe it to you today.

I got to use the members’ room, and ate complimentary food.

Why do you owe the complimentary food to me?

I feel that Pei Xi keeps on barging in

because he thinks I’m in the way.

In the way? What do you mean?

He’s clearly into you.

Should I keep my distance from you?

I might be obstructing your love life.

Teacher Ji. Ever since the tabloids between us happened,

I have no love life left.

Does it mean that I will be responsible for you for life?

No way.

Actually, I really want to know which team you’ll go to.

Do you want the truth?

Actually, up until today,

not a single team has approached me.

Isn’t it strange?

I’m good at pretending in front of other people.

When I’m with you, I spill the whole truth.

This is why we’re sincere friends.

Hi, Leo.

Well, hi, Ji Xiang Kong. This is Inception’s manager.

I heard that you’ve left Legends.

I’d like to ask you: would you like to join us

and fight for next year’s world championships?

Thank you for inviting me.

I know Inception is one of the best teams.

But my dream is to be a Chinese player.

Thank you. Bye.

Inception?

Who just called you? What happened?

Inception is inviting me to join their team.

But I turned them down.

Why?

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Isn’t Inception the third best team in the world?

This is going to be a long story.

Tell me. I’m your most loyal listener.

When I was a junior in university,

I joined a domestic exchange tournament.

I heard the foreign teams laughing at China’s team.

I got angry and asked for a match.

Wanna play with my Thorny Queen, stupid boy?

The Hellcaster bought the Soul Tears.

He saw through Thorny Queen’s strategy.

Instead of receiving damage,

he healed himself through her powers.

This is something even

most professional players wouldn’t know.

Don’t go up. Back off.

Wait. Don’t go there. He set up a trap ahead.

No.

Victory!

Ji Xiang Kong, you’re amazing!

You’ve made us Chinese people proud.

Hello. Would you like to join a professional team?

And you joined a professional team?

After my graduation, I officially joined a professional team.

My favorite team back then,

the pioneers of the Chinese teams, had long been disbanded.

After them, China hasn’t clinched another world championship.

Foreign media mocked our teams for lacking strategy.

I had just graduated, and I joined a club, kickstarting my career.

That’s why you’ve been rejecting foreign teams’ invitations?

If I’m lucky enough to win the world championships,

I would win it as part of a Chinese team.

This was my original intention when I became a professional player,

and a promise I made to Gu Fang.

I, Qiu Ying, admire people with dreams the most.

Ji Xiang Kong. I believe that you’ll stand on the peak of the world.

I hope that it would be you on the

commentary stand, to announce to the world

that the Chinese team has won the championship.

It’s a promise.

It’s a promise.

Let us congratulate Team Chuan Qi

as they clinch the world championships this year!

Thank you for your support.

Congratulations, Ji Xiang Kong!

You’ve scared me to death.

What are you doing this early in the morning?

I’m scaring you? Tell me.

What nice dream were you having?

You were grinning like a smitten fool.

It must have been you having that nice dream.

Why do you have a face mask on in the morning?

You gave this to me the specially formulated mud mask!

Of course I have to use it.

I am going to become a delicate, feminine girl.

How does it look? Does my skin look bouncy and moist after the mask?

Are you jealous?

Alright. You’re a delicate, feminine girl. I’m so jealous.

Let’s not talk about pointless things.

Tell me. What time did you come home last night?

11PM.

Really?

12AM.

You came home so late. Tell me. What were you doing?

I’m going to put on a face mask.

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Come back! You can’t put it on yet. Tell me clearly.

Don’t tell me you were at Dream Traveller.

I looked for you there.

Alright. I’ll tell you the truth. I was with Ji Xiang Kong.

Him again? I knew it.

He was teaching me how to play the escalade.

Did you know? I’m now number 65 on the list. Aren’t I great?

Most importantly, Ji Xiang Kong turned down

the team ranked third in the world: Inception.

Excuse me. Sister Qiu. Can you please control yourself?

You used to have tens of thousands of fans. Goddess Qiu.

Why are you behaving like one of Ji Xiang Kong’s

stupid, brainwashed fans?

I can’t stand you. It’s useless talking to you.

I’m heading to work. Put on your mask.

Captain. Thank you for taking care of us during this time.

Even if you aren’t here in the future, I’ll be sure to work hard.

Hi, Captain. That’s strange. It’s Chuan Qi’s captain.

There’s cake. Who bought this?

Is this a farewell party for our captain who’s suddenly disappeared?

It’s my treat.

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Our stoic ex-captain is actually treating everyone to cake.

I’m so shocked. My hand trembled.

We’ll be meeting as rivals next.

Don’t be so polite. It’s unnecessary.

Qi Yue. What are you doing?

Let’s be straight. Pei Xi, when you were here at Wei Teng,

Shu Wen and I groomed you to the best of our abilities.

All of our strategies and plays revolved around you.

We groomed you to be the best mid-single.

The new season is about to begin, and you’re leaving?

Have you considered our feelings?

This selfish scum isn’t going to consider our feelings.

We were just discussing the other night

how to protect one with four in this new season

for you to win Best Player in the match,

and to give Wei Teng a shot at being champion.

The very next day, you’re leaving us for Chuan Qi.

You’ve played well this time.

You and I both want to win the championship.

With our current play, however, it will be impossible.

If we keep playing this way,

we’ll be getting in the way of each other’s careers.

Do you understand what he’s saying?

All the strategies and protection for you were devised by you.

Since you couldn’t do it, you decided to become a traitor

and betray all of our blood, sweat, and tears.

You turn around and become Captain in our opponents’ team.

Is this how it is?

Without our sacrifices, could you enjoy the fame you have today?

What happened?

Nothing.

Besides, Sister Shu Wen is so good to you. Is this how you repay her?

Ingrate.

That’s enough. Pei Xi. I respect your decision.

We’re grateful for your contributions towards Wei Teng.

All the best in the future.

Thank you, Coach. I’ll never forget you. You’re my teacher.

Ah Xuan. Where are you going?

Leave me alone.

Brother. I really do understand how you feel.

I’m sadder than you are.

I want to punch Zhao Yang more than you do.

But what good would that do? Ji is gone.

Pei Xi has signed the contract. No one can change reality.

If you keep causing trouble, Zhao Yang won’t leave you alone.

When Ji left, he told us to train hard, and fight hard.

If you stay this way, even I wouldn’t be able to hold it in.

Captain is gone. Brother Kong is gone.

What will I fight for? What will I train for?

We still have a two-year contract with Chuan Qi.

You’re ruining the rest of us too.

Alright. I understand.

-Brother Xuan. -Yes?

Zhao Yang is here with Pei Xi.

President Jin.

Pei Xi.

Welcome, Pei Xi.

That’s alright. We’ll be family very soon.

We don’t have to be so formal.

Yeah.

Let me know if anyone on the team is uncooperative.

President Jin. Did you know that when

the news of Pei Xi signing a contract with us went out,

two of Wei Teng’s sponsors called me immediately?

They wanted to work together for the next two seasons.

They’ll give us all their support.

Look. Once Pei Xi has joined us, the sponsors have followed.

Looks like the champion title is within our reach.

Did Ji Xiang Kong leave because of me?

Ji Xiang Kong’s departure has nothing to do with you.

Don’t feel guilty or concerned.

Have you been given a tour of the company yet?

Let me show you around.

Who could it have been but me?

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What’s he doing, Coach Luo?

What are you doing?

Hey! Are you causing trouble again?

Lin Yi Xuan. What are you up to?

Why are you here with your gymming equipment?

Isn’t this the new captain? I’m here to say hello to him.

Right, Manager Zhao?

We’re going to be brothers.

We’ll prepare for the new season together. Alright?

Coach Luo.

Let’s work together to bring glory and victory as Pei Xi

joins us, and reach for the peak.

Welcome.

Wait and see, punk.

He’s young. He’s still young.

You’re still strangers.

Once you’ve warmed up to one another, it’ll be fine.

Right, Coach Luo?

Pei Xi. Hey, Pei Xi.

What happened?

He’s a genius. All geniuses are like this. They’re lone wolves.

This is too much.

Coach Luo. It’s embarrassing how you trained these kids.

Discipline them.

I’ll check on Pei Xi.

This is my strategy analysis on team Xin Tu.

Take a look.

They’ve won 26 times in the last season.

20 wins were thanks to a defensive, delaying strategy.

If they could achieve some breakthrough

on the strategies, they have a shot

in the new season to fight in Vancouver.

Xiang Kong. Let’s not discuss strategy today.

Look at the contract.

If it’s acceptable, we’ll sign it right away.

Gu Fang called me personally.

Xin Tu has always had our eye on you.

But every team has different strategic dynamics.

You’re new. If you want the team

to carry out your moves immediately, it won’t be appropriate.

But if you perform well in the next few seasons,

the board will consider letting you lead the team.

President Chen. I don’t mind the position I play.

But I hope to be able to unleash my strengths.

If my strategies are worthless to your team,

my entrance will be meaningless.

Xiang Kong. As a friend and your mentor,

let me give you some advice. Don’t be so idealistic.

But I’m willing to bet on my ideals.

Thank you for the coffee. I’ll take my leave.

Everything’s been served.

This is sumptuous, Brother Sun!

Have you already guessed that

my meeting with Xin Tu would end badly?

Xin Tu’s dreams are too small for your big ambitions.

Don’t praise me like that, Brother Sun. I’ll be embarrassed.

You? Embarrassed?

You’re free-loading off of me every day,

but I’ve never seen you feeling guilty.

What about this? I’ll work for you from tomorrow on.

You’re a national champion. I can’t afford you.

But I’ve given it serious thought.

Since Xin Tu doesn’t want your strategies,

there is a team that might suit you perfectly.

Which team?

Wei Teng.

Sister Wen’s team?

Brother Sun. I’ve known you for so long.

This is the first time you’ve brought up Sister Shu Wen.

Don’t fool around with me at this crucial juncture.

Keep going.

What do you think of Shu Wen?

Sister Wen is a role model among women.

Apart from you and Captain, the person I admire most

in the e-sports industry is Sister Wen.

She’s the only one apart from Gu Fang

who is willing to take risks in the e-sports industry.

That’s true.

The only good team I haven’t contacted is Wei Teng.

Their sponsors have their sights locked on Pei Xi.

After Pei Xi left, they’ve been through some hard times.

I’m afraid that my reputation will drag Sister Wen down.

Whether you drag her down

is not something for you to worry about.

Take Pei Xi for example.

Perhaps he’s better at maneuvering.

But you’re better at reading people.

The championships are always about psychological warfare.

If you go to Wei Teng, you’ll lift them up another rank.

If Sister Wen needed me, she would’ve contacted me by now.

Forget it.

If you’re done with it, come back and manage this small website.

If you still want to give it a go, give Shu Wen a call.

Tell her that you can give her a whole new Wei Teng.

Please enjoy.

Thank you.

President Yuan called me yesterday.

I know. He went to Chuan Qi with Pei Xi.

The sponsors are just so practical.

They’ll follow whomever has the most commercial value.

Your stomach is hurting. You were drinking with President Yuan, right?

I’m fine. If our team can perform well,

even the sponsors who had left will come back.

Don’t worry. I’m doing my best.

It’s been tough on us recently. Thank you.

Oh yes.

There’s a kid in the youth training camp with a lot of potential.

I believe that we can groom him.

He may very well become the next Pei Xi.

But I don’t want the next Pei Xi.

Ever since Pei Xi came to Wei Teng,

our strategy hasn’t evolved or changed.

It’s always been four protecting one.

I was thinking that Pei Xi’s

departure may be a blessing in disguise.

But we’ve been doing well with this strategy.

That is why Pei Xi’s departure

had such drastic consequences.

This is not my ideal team.

Ideals and reality often have their differences.

I have a simple plan.

We’ll pick a kid from the youth training camp to fill in the gap.

We’ll then promote Qi Yue to be captain.

Li Gan. Qi Yue does have solid capabilities.

But his personality is not suitable for the role of Captain.

But we don’t have any other suitable candidates.

Let me think about it.

Do you have some time tomorrow, Sister Wen?

I’d like to have a chat.

What good does this training do?

It’s the same move over and over again.

I’m done.

Yi Xuan. Stop talking.

Am I wrong?

Lin Yi Xuan.

The training match is about to begin. Have a break.

Pei Xi.

President Jin.

Pei Xi. You’re my lucky star.

Just now, President Yuan, Wei Teng’s sponsor,

has come over to sponsor us because of you.

I didn’t tell him to come.

It doesn’t matter. The sponsorships are in place.

Three days later, we’ll upgrade all of the facilities

in the training room.

These have been brought to you by your new captain.

Do thank him well.

Thank you, President Jin. Thanks, Captain.

Alright. I’ll leave you to it.

The training match will begin soon. Do cooperate with your new captain.

Work hard together.

-Understood. -Let’s work hard.

I’m leaving.

See you, President. See you, President.

Our Brother Kong didn’t care about

pleasing sponsors and begging for upgrades every day.

Our new captain is great. He doesn’t think about strategy,

only about pleasing sponsors. How brilliant.

I told you. I didn’t tell President Yuan to come here.

Don’t think that your small acts of benefit can win us over.

Who’s trying to win you over? Do you want to play?

Plenty of people can play support characters.

Are you looking down on support characters?

Lin Yi Xuan. It’s 5 minutes to the match.

Let’s calm down.

Aren’t you amazing? I’m not playing. Go ahead and play.

Lin Yi Xuan. Lin Yi Xuan.

Where are you going?

Don’t stop him.

No, Captain. Without a support, how

will we fight against a team of 5?

We can win even with a team of 4.

Come over, everyone. Come here.

Come.

What’s up, Director?

You’re all here. This morning, President Li of Wei Teng

gave me a call. He hoped that we would

interview Qi Yue from their team.

I couldn’t reject his request.

Who’s willing to take this up?

Me.

Anyone else?

Director. Yi Yi wants to go.

Alright, Yi Yi. It’s all yours.

-Me? -Go ahead.

Thank you, Director.

Let’s go. I haven’t finished my tea.

-Li Nan. -I’m here.

There are eyes.

I’m convinced.

We won with four people against five.

You must have very high EQ to fend off these mean-spirited comments.

What can I do for him?

Actually, he has supporters. I’ll screenshot them all.

I’m back. I’m so exhausted. What are you doing?

Nothing.

What are you sneakily up to?

I’m busy with something.

Why are you so tired?

Isn’t your Buddhist magazine company quite relaxed?

They’re relaxed. I’m doomed.

Let me give you a back rub.

A massage for you. Here. Be gentle.

Tell me about the unhappy stories so I can feel happy.

Are you really my friend?

I have to interview Qi Yue at Wei Teng tomorrow.

Isn’t that great?

But I don’t know him.

I had to do last-minute research on him the whole day.

I’m so angry about this.

Tell me. Didn’t they ask us for an interview?

But they’ve changed the timing three times.

I want to see what genius this Qi Yue is.

Be gentle! It hurts!

My bad.

On a serious note, Qi Yue

is Wei Teng’s captain, the pioneer member, and the boss’ disciple.

It’s natural for him to put on airs.

He’s Shu Wen’s disciple?

Li Gan’s disciple.

You know so much.

Since you know him so well, why don’t you come

with me to the interview tomorrow?

You can be my photography assistant.

I’ll show you some things tomorrow,

and let you see what truly makes up a team.

This way, it’ll be beneficial

for you as you join the competition.

What about it? Aren’t I good to you?

You treat me the best.

I think so, too.

You’re just scared to go alone.

Why would I be scared?

You’re scared.

You haven’t told me what you were sneaking about for just now.

Enough. I’ll go with you tomorrow, alright?

I’ll be your assistant. Are you happy now?

I’m busy. Bye.

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You’re so sneaky! Something must be up!