Chapter 769 Oh no, it's a real investigation!

The interviews on the main stage have ended.

We moved on to the group interview segment.

Faced with the defeat, JD simply said some words about continuing to work hard. After all, they were only in the top six last year. With a different jungler, they went straight to the Spring Finals. What more could they ask for?

Not to mention that as the competition progressed, their champion pool was indeed insufficient, and their hardware and software were inferior to Top Esports, so they were not qualified to represent the LPL region in the MSI.

compare to.

Cvmax's smugness during the group interview was conveyed to the audience through his facial expressions.

There's not much pressure playing against JDG.

—I've worked with Zoom and IMP, so I understand their methods.

—It's hard to give a proper evaluation.

—Regular season? What's that?

When a reporter brought up the game loss to JD in the regular season, Cvmax made the following comment.

According to him, the scrims were played separately, and since they were still getting used to the overall drafting and banning strategy, they were in a relatively relaxed attitude. If this is used to prove that Top Esports' dominance has declined, then there is no need to do so.

The tone is very arrogant.

It roughly says: Regular season, teasing JD.

of course.

It's normal that Director Mai doesn't take it seriously.

According to the rules of the game, you should be able to be tense and relaxed at the same time. No one can be in a tense state 365 days a year.

He didn't fully understand this during his time with LGD, but after partnering with Kkoma for a year during S8 and learning the inside story of SKT's mental collapse, he realized that the pressure of results was secondary; the most painful thing was the excessive expectations.

To use Kouma's experience as an example.

That is because S4 learned a lesson and felt that they could not encourage a culture of escapism. If you don't move forward, you fall behind. The problem is that Bang and Wolf are inherently competitive, otherwise they wouldn't have reached that level.

This is the management style.

It's like the coaching staff and public opinion are guiding them towards humility, hard work, and rigor.

For professional players, there's nothing wrong with these three points.

The problem leaves no room for breathing, is misunderstood, and eventually leads to emo. If there's pressure regarding results, does SKT soften up, back down, or feel satisfied with a loss when facing strong teams?
Obviously.

There is no coercion involved.

SKT's desire for the championship is no less than that of their fans.

The high pressure from both inside and outside, the mentality of treating a single loss as a blow, and the reluctance to participate in small tournaments like the K Cup were all seen as signs of being arrogant. Ultimately, this led to Bang asking Peanut: "Wang, will you be happy if you win the championship?"

He also partnered with Kouma.

Cvmax realized that professional competitions are not only a test of a player's skills, but also a test of their mental fortitude.

In the past, Cvmax didn't quite understand this, after all, he retired too early. He thought that the psychological test was just whether he dared to take on more responsibility in key games, whether he dared to be 'selfish', and whether he dared to choose the kind of hero that would make him take the blame if he lost.

Just like that.

In his early coaching career, he looked down on top laners who only knew how to pass pressure to their teammates in crucial games, and believed in humiliating training to motivate players. He felt that even harboring hatred was better than running away.

People always grow.

Having coached for three years, encountered so many unique players, and heard so many stories of geniuses, Cvmax's knowledge has also grown. He understands that appropriately reducing the burden on players will not lead to them becoming complacent; on the contrary, if they don't work hard enough, their professional lifespan will be shortened.

He suspects that the reason no one had mental health issues during his coaching tenure might be because the team members changed frequently. If it were like SKT, perhaps the second year would see Red Wolf (a character from SKT) standing on the fifth floor, contemplating ending her life...

And after the group interview.

Lwx was busy browsing Hupu (a Chinese sports forum) to see how viewers were praising his Vayne performance in the second game.

Qin Hao sent a private message to IMP, jokingly asking if JD's food was too good and that he had gained a few more pounds.

IMP didn't reply; he was busy arguing with C in a small group chat.

When Qin Hao clicked on it, the aroma was overwhelming.

Just as he thought, C-Bo didn't miss any opportunity to talk his way out of the game, not to mention IMP showing off before the match, so that Death could watch and learn a thing or two.

C-Bo: Haha!

C-Bo: I'm getting crushed in lane, I think.

Pupu: Idiot Hirano Aya, second-place advantage.

C-Bo: What's the advantage? Isn't it expected that Ashe would pressure Vayne's CS? Did you solo kill her, or did you overwhelm her with plating until she couldn't function?
Let's observe the battle situation.

Pupu clearly couldn't win an argument.

Also.

In this Spring Finals, JD really wanted their bot lane to make a splash, since they couldn't afford to let their bot lane play solo and just stay in their comfort zone.

Big Wolf @ Big Dog: Showing off? IMP can still play in the Spring Finals, what can you do? You fed like crazy the year you retired, I still have that picture of you dying.

As he spoke, Big Wolf posted a picture of the Grim Reaper made by his fans.

Karsa: The streamer didn't retire, it's just... oh, he was talking about Ping, then he definitely retired. Karsa usually doesn't get involved, but judging from C-Bo's comment, he was also hurt!
After all, IMP was the runner-up.

he?
He's by the roadside!

It's just that the audience has low expectations for Top Tiger, so he can stand out.

C-Bo: Surrounding me won't work.

C博@IMP: It's a pity I wasn't scheduled for the shift, otherwise I would have enjoyed it.

C-Bo: Mystic! No hair!
wow~~
IMP held his phone, his face reflected in the screen as he gritted his teeth. He was already a bit annoyed at not getting to play Kalista in the finals, and then he got screwed over by C-Bo.

I was just starting to figure out how to retaliate.

Qin Hao chimed in: "As soon as I came in, I saw the Ping team chatting. I, a true fan of PUBG, couldn't stand it."

"Hey, isn't this the winner?"

Eimy chimed in: "MSI, put in some effort and try to get that spot back. Maybe I'll be able to use it."

Big Wolf couldn't hold back: "Don't mess around, these extra spots were clearly meant for me."

Karsa: "Is it possible that Weibo also has a chance?"

As soon as Qin Hao came out.

The group started a conversation about MSI.

Seeing that things were going wrong, Cbo deliberately asked, "Hao, what's going on with you? You used Flash to catch the enemy's sheep for my IMP, is that right?"

"mine."

Qin Hao apologized: "I didn't expect the targeting to be so effective." The group members misheard Qin Hao's "BP" (Ban/Pick) as "teamfight defense."

Karsa: "...They all chose locations that are easy to block, which is definitely a bit targeted."

Zoom chimed in: "Let me put it this way, after that Syndra game, GaoGao went to the bathroom and lit a cigarette, and couldn't recover."

"Haha, so much pressure."

"Main signature hero".

at this point.

Everyone in the group felt the same way.

After all, GaoGao is only truly confident in two heroes. No matter how much practice or mastery he gains with the others, he can't compare to Bai Yueguang. It's perfectly normal that Bai Yueguang needs rest and recuperation now that he's been overpowered.

Cbo saw Zoom interrupt and continued to change the subject: "Sigh, all talk and no action, but when it comes to the game, you're really good at hitting your teammates, damn it."

Qin Hao said helplessly, "What else can I do? I get excited just thinking about IMP playing against me. After all, we'll meet in the finals, and I'm happy for them."

"You're happy to pick Syndra? You're just making me get flamed! Even Hupu is laughing at his Ashe-like style."

Qin Hao:......

Big Wolf couldn't stand it anymore: "You're the one who's most enthusiastic about hooks. I bet you're just waiting to deliver a powerful punch."

Big Wolf revealed: "I watched the finals with a certain dog on a live stream. When the dog saw IMP being suppressed, he kept making strange noises like 'ah ah oh oh,' as if he was more excited than if he had won the championship himself."

C-Bo: "Bullshit!"

Big Wolf: "Look, he jumped out on his own."

C-Bo: "You're defaming me, how could I be so happy about that?"

Big Wolf: "You admit you barked? You're the worst kind of person!"

IMP got frustrated and sent a beggar emoji, then sent a voice message: "You're disgusting me. I knew I wouldn't have spoken up for you after S5."

Seeing that IMP didn't even want to type anymore, C still held on: "What you're saying is, teammates are just for connecting with each other. If I don't know them, what's the point of connecting with them?"

It's another audio message, this time with a drawn-out "eh" and a sigh.

Karsa: "Looks like you're really feeling unwell."

Big Wolf: "It's all Big Dog's fault."

Qin Hao, however, said apologetically to IMP, "Don't take it to heart. If you don't like it, you can scold me."

Qin Hao was still concerned about that analysis. Although he felt that going all out was fine, it was normal for IMP to feel uncomfortable, since Kalista was IMP's ideal woman, and he ended up making a fool of himself with his advice.

Based on his understanding of IMP.

Not being able to play Kalista in a crucial game is like going to a Michelin five-star restaurant with high expectations, only to find that your favorite dish is no longer available—you've mentally prepared yourself, braced yourself for spending money, and then the dish is gone.

Eimy: "?? It's not a problem with the dog."

C-Bo: "What's wrong with me?"

Big Wolf: "Just keep getting hard."

C-Bo: "I haven't been playing any matches, of course I'm hard. If I don't talk, what am I going to do, you wolf!"

C-Bo knew he had angered IMP, but he remained defiant. After all, since retiring and becoming a commentator, he had been the subject of many jokes in the group chat, and he hadn't broken down.

and so…

Judging others by one's own standards is stubborn!

Moreover, after he switched to commentary, Qin Hao was the only one in the group who cared about him the most. He did feel the help Qin Hao gave him. If it weren't for Qin Hao, Guan Zeyuan, Miller, or other high-level cliques, would they have accepted him?
Is it because of his relationship with Qin Hao that the commentary management would specially schedule more Top Esports matches for him?

He knew perfectly well that some commentators were talking behind his back about him being a crony, saying his professional skills were mediocre, his Mandarin wasn't standard, and he was trying every means to complain to the leaders.

and then?
Does being criticized mean you have to give up or feel ashamed?

He got to where he is today because of two things: his first championship and the help of benefactors. Others don't have the same conditions as him, so why blame him?

Qin Hao replied, "Mainly because in the first game, I let them pick Kalista."

Wild King:? ? ?
Big Wolf: ? ? ?
The group assumed that Mai Chu's draft picks were too targeted and Qin Hao's playstyle was too targeted. They never expected that Qin Hao, with his thick eyebrows and big eyes, would also deliberately suppress Pu!
and so…

Is the interview real?
It's not about sharing the firepower with Cvmax.

This…

Big Wolf looked around and, finding no one nearby, continued to stare at the WeChat interface, fighting on the front lines of gossip.

Big Dog: "Damn it, you're just targeting me!"

The big dog is getting energetic again.

After all this time together, apart from Qin Hao, who really cares, the others don't really seem to care. If he were still a professional player and his teammates were retired, they'd probably only show concern if others took the initiative.

after all…

You have to bear your own emotions; no one will worry too much about others.

In today's society.

Indifference and a strong sense of boundaries are the main themes, with a belief in personal happiness.

Qin Hao said embarrassedly, "I was the one who suggested getting Neeko as a support."

Wild King:? ? ?
Turtle.

The abuse was not unjustified.

C博: "Haha, I knew lwx didn't play Kalista much."

When they arrived at the dinner venue, Zoom glanced at IMP and felt like IMP was growing yellow hair on its head. He wanted to gloat, but then he remembered that he was also the one being abused.

IMP@Qin Hao: "I'll fuck you to death."

The familiar atmosphere is back.

"Sigh, Big Dog is right, it's all about getting excited when you're attacking your teammates."

"No," Qin Hao continued to explain, "You don't want to perform in front of me? Am I the only one with this mentality?"

Big Wolf also had a comment, but it was critical: "You've got your eye on it, haven't you? You want to see Pupu sprawled on the chair."

Qin Hao panicked: "Don't talk nonsense, I didn't mean it."

"Dian."

"urgent."

"I did it without thinking about it."

"I just want to beat Pupu properly! It's out of love!"

"Your love is too heavy, isn't it?"

"Haha, happiness is built on pain."

"Stop it," Qin Hao pleaded. "Don't project your own thoughts onto me." Although it was indeed a bit morbid, it wasn't that serious.

IMP is too lazy to type.

Another long "eh" sounded.

But this sigh was more pronounced than the previous one, and it sounded somewhat amusing. After all, knowing that Qin Hao was the one who did it, all the anger she had felt dissipated.

This is a matter of senses.

C-Bo's interactions sometimes made him uncomfortable, but when Qin Hao did it, he was very accepting, feeling that the other person was thinking of him and that it wasn't bad.

Maybe that's just how it is. When C-Bo flirted with him, he thought the words were offensive and called him a "dog virgin." But when Qin Hao teased him, he didn't feel the same way.

After IMP finished sighing into the receiver, he turned his head and saw Zoom avoid his gaze, as if he would get a sty.

Grass.

This is a basket too!

Under Qin Hao's 'self-criticism', IMP was no longer upset. After all, seeing Qin Hao apologizing and being attacked by the group members made him burst into laughter, almost forgetting that he was being tortured.

so.

It's not hard to coax someone.

Most people Qin Hao's age aren't as perceptive as he is. Occasionally, when emotions run high, they get stubborn and fight, and whoever backs down is the little dog.

Amidst cries of despair begging for mercy.

Cvmax entered the reserved private room and saw Qin Hao holding his phone. He asked, "Are you chatting with IMP?"

"Ah."

MaiGe didn't know that the LGD players had a private group chat, but he knew that Qin Hao liked to chat with acquaintances after a match.

Was he insulting me?

"coach."

Qin Hao met the coach's probing gaze and said with a wry smile, "If you say that, you'll definitely get scolded." During the group interview, when the reporter asked how he would evaluate tonight's score, McGrady simply said it was hard to evaluate. Then, in the next question, he pointed out that the regular season was just for training, and no one from top to bottom had taken it seriously. What would IMP think of that?
MaiGe seemed oblivious to his own destructive power: "Isn't it because your draft was too targeted...?"

Qin Hao looked up and glanced at it again, but was stopped before he could speak.

"Stop! I know what you're going to say!"

Myco's awkwardness baffled Qin Hao: "What?"

"It's simply because I often humiliate him, making me unable to be a good person."

"I didn't say that."

“But that’s definitely what he thinks.” Cvmax grumbled, “Fine, I like being the bad guy, I’ll take the blame.” Back then, he was inexperienced as a coach, and pulling his collar did scare him a little.

That year, IMP kept hiding, and Mycroft wasn't unaware of it.

Seeing Mai's reaction, Qin Hao said, "I told him I let them rob me, but Pupu still doesn't believe me..."

Guo Hao laughed and said, "The stereotypes are too deep." It's okay when Brother Mai doesn't get angry, but when he does, he's really scary. Even Guo Hao is a little afraid of him.

"If I were really going to target him, I'd ban four AD carries every game." Mic was a little embarrassed and tried to save face by saying something ridiculous.

"Luckily, I've cleared your name."

"I said that Brother Ma didn't participate much in the drafting process this time; his mind was all on MSI, studying his opponents."

McGregor was secretly pleased, but remained outwardly cold: "There's really nothing to target in the league..."

Qin Hao spread his hands: "The effect is just not good."

Guo Hao: ? ? ?
Why are you breathing so heavily?

Amidst the suppressed laughter of the crowd, Qin Hao said scathingly, "I've explained the whole story, but I still blame you."

"Hey, My Brother, think about it carefully."

Cvmax hardened his fist. "I'm an iron-fisted coach, and you dare to disregard McMurray!" Crucially, he felt Qin Hao wasn't lying. Even after IMP found out who was targeting him, they would likely still say, "McMurray."

It's infuriating that he was busy researching MSI and LCK, and even though he didn't do anything, he was still investigated and killed.

"Without me..."

Cvmax wanted to make a bold statement to prove his importance, but suddenly realized that Green's formula didn't work. After all, IMP still succeeded without him, and even when he won the championship, he was still competing with Alan Smith, completely outmatched.

broken.

In the VIP box, even the usually composed and resilient Mike was speechless. Luckily, he had already qualified to represent the region, otherwise IMP would have been barking even louder.

However, lwx and the others were a little envious and suppressed their laughter when they saw that Mai Chu was being teased by Qin Hao like that, yet he didn't get angry.

As the saying goes, every creature has its nemesis. Cvmax was extremely satisfied with Qin Hao and had no reason to criticize him. In the end, he could only manage to say, "Let's serve the food."

"Yes, yes, serve the food."

"I'm exhausted after a long day."

"..."

The people were very perceptive; the twitching eyebrows, however, indicated that the temperature hadn't dropped yet...

(End of this chapter)

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