I, who love to post on Weibo, have become a professional Tongtian generation

Chapter 776 Speaking Profanity

it's over…

Looking at the "defeat" message on the screen and hearing the shouts of "Top Esports" and "Qing Shen" in his ears, Faker almost forgot that he was supposed to get up, bend over, and bump fists.

His current feelings are just like when he heard the director ask him, "Who is the strongest mid laner in history?" during the filming of the promotional video. His heart is full of doubt and pain.

after all…

No one knows the team's level better than him...

The thought of the team losing and the teammates arguing so much makes him doubt that they'll be able to gel as a team for the rest of the season. He's experienced arguments a lot, but the core issue now isn't disagreements on strategy; it's just that they're bad at the game.

We can try to reach a consensus on the approach, but can the food problem be solved in a short time?

I've been a professional player for so long.

His experience and background told him that it was very blue!
嗏

His gameplay wasn't good either, so he has no right to criticize the bot lane for dragging the team down. That's why he felt a burning pain—

On the one hand, they felt there were obvious weaknesses that meant they were destined not to go far; on the other hand, they felt they hadn't played well and had no right to pressure others.

What's even more disheartening is...

Even knowing this season is going to be tough, he still has to act like he's in high spirits because the fans need him to...

Bang!
Bang bang!

As Qin Hao and his teammates were exchanging fist bumps, they suddenly heard someone banging on the table. Looking in the direction of the sound, they saw Faker inexplicably slamming the gaming table several times.

"Brother, don't do anything foolish..."

The whole team knew the inside story of the Asian Games crash, after all, Kouma was one of the people involved.

So since joining the team, when the manager and coaching staff have one-on-one talks with them, they explicitly say that the mid laner is not playing well, but don't point it out during the review, just to avoid provoking Faker.

However, this cautiousness cannot reduce the pressure. After all, the source of the anxiety is that Faker is not satisfied with the status quo and feels that his reaction has become slower and his skill level has declined.

Clid and Teddy were close together, and the two of them grabbed Faker from the left and right.

Seeing SKT in complete disarray, GimGoon scratched the back of his head, his heart pounding even harder than when they had just won.

Meanwhile, in the background.

The camera captured Faker suddenly slamming his fist on the table, and Koma almost buckled at the knees and knelt down, after all, he was still frightened by the Asian Games.

Da da~~
The bell rang, Koma slid the pattern to unlock, and he could tell the manager was annoyed.

"Who among you provoked him?"

"It was the one who was in charge of the argument who was resigning, no one said anything to him."

Why are we arguing?

Kouma: ...

What could Koma say? That the jungler's command of lane assignments and the AD's different strategies resulted in chaos in all three lanes, allowing the enemy to speedrun through, and everyone was seething with anger?

"Never mind, let's try to minimize the impact," the manager said again.

"Group interview..."

"Cancel it!" the manager said angrily. "Do you think now is a good time to give an interview?"

"...and it's not just our media."

"Then cancel it too."

Kouma is a man who likes to play both sides and doesn't want to spoil the fun, but at a time like this, he's still thinking about pleasing the media, which shows he has no sense of priorities.

unconsciously.

Kouma's voice was a little hoarse, and it took him a while to reply, "Okay, okay, I'll tell them." He gripped his phone, listening to the busy tone, and a sense of bewilderment welled up inside him.

Minimal impact?
He walked to the door of the lounge, staring at the empty passageway, his mind completely blank.

~~~
The place was in chaos.

Top Esports could only stand in formation and wait for the opposing team to adjust their mindset.

lwx wanted to say something witty, but was glared at by the captain.

Clearly, the captain was warning him.

He didn't know what was wrong with him, nor did he understand why it was inappropriate. After all, the opposing team was under a lot of pressure from them, which, in lwx's opinion, was definitely something to be happy about.

then.

He secretly patted lqs on the back and whispered, "Were you pounding the table just now? Oh my god, the captain got yawned from being hit."

Lwx can get a glimpse of how he outmaneuvered Orianna by observing the difference in last hits. After all, he outmaneuvered Orianna by more than 20 CS and 3 layers of plating in 10 minutes. It wouldn't be an exaggeration to say that he completely crushed her.

“During the Asian Games, they said he was sick.”

LQS is only 21 years old. It's his first time joining a strong team and enjoying the limelight. He doesn't feel any sense of inferiority. Instead, he thinks that beating Faker to the point of banging his fist on the table is something to brag about.

It's no wonder they lack empathy.

Faker's injuries tormented him, while LQS and LWX didn't have this problem. Plus, they hadn't experienced the fall from grace while playing for FPX, so they couldn't really understand the atmosphere of being further and further away from the championship.

"It doesn't look better."

"This is a mental illness, not a cold or fever."

The two got more and more into their conversation, so Qin Hao had to interrupt them a second time: "Hey, hey, mind your manners."

"Captain, you have sharp ears."

After being interrupted a second time, the two stopped talking.

In just half a minute, Kkoma jogged over, grabbed Faker's shoulder and exchanged a few words. After receiving an affirmative answer, Kkoma and the referees separated a bit so that Top Esports could come over and shake hands.

But upon getting closer...

Sensing the still-simmering tension, Qin Hao bent down to shake hands and said in Korean, "Good luck." Then, amidst Faker's blank expression, he waved to Kkoma, who was standing to the side, as a greeting.

Watching Qin Hao's departing figure, Kouma sighed, not daring to imagine what the public opinion would say after the game.

~~~
Main stage.

Qin Hao was interviewed alone.

When the Vietnamese host brought up the post-match incident, Qin Hao carefully chose his words and said, "Everyone has moments when they lose their composure. He did that, and so did I."

"you?"

"Correct."

Qin Hao has not forgotten the past: "When a person is alone late at night, they will more or less feel a little negative."

"You've already won three championships, and you're still like this?"

"I will get old too..." Professional players are very sensitive about their age. For example, GimGoon's inferiority complex stems from his age and declining energy.

At this point, Qin Hao regained his humor:

"But I want to tell Faker that no matter how many setbacks you experience, since you've come to this stage, it's absolutely worth it, so don't get too caught up in winning or losing."

Facing the camera, Qin Hao said earnestly, "Time may age us, but we can keep our mindset young."

Upon hearing this, viewers in the live chat couldn't help but praise Qin Hao:

"well said."

"Making it to MSI is already quite an achievement."

"Not everyone can have a second spring in their life; more often, it's like fireworks—they shine and then they're gone."

"Faker puts too much pressure on himself."

"Qingshen has a good attitude."

"A true warrior dares to face the dripping blood."

"..."

Qin Hao became the most popular contestant.

On the one hand, she is very strong and attracts fans with her performance; on the other hand, she has high emotional intelligence in interviews, is eloquent, passionate and sincere, but does not overstep the boundaries.

Or.

Few people in the esports circle can openly express their true feelings in front of the camera, especially since banging on the table just now was considered a live broadcast incident. The Vietnamese host's question also clearly had a hint of jeering, as if they wanted Qin Hao to reopen old wounds.

So when this topic came up, many people with Korean IDs were on the TVB platform insulting the Vietnamese organizers, accusing them of profiting from the suffering of the Vietnamese.

at the same time.

Some viewers thought Qin Hao would avoid the awkward situation, since it's normal to avoid talking about such things, but they were wrong. There is always one exception in the entertainment industry.

What others dare not criticize? Qin Hao dares to say.

A pitfall that others find difficult to answer? Qin Hao can overcome it through sincerity.

Perhaps some people don't even have this concept, or perhaps some people like to embarrass others and make them lose face, but Qin Hao thinks this question is not difficult to answer.

after all…

Making peace with yourself is both difficult and easy.

Admitting they're not as strong as before and content to be mere mascots is the idea of ​​some SKT executives. They always use their industry experience to evaluate players' careers, thinking that at this age, doing some business is a decent thing and there's no need to make it so ugly.

It was precisely because Qin Hao anticipated that Faker would face such doubts and pressure that he spoke out in support, telling the audience that they should give more understanding and respect to successful people.

that's it.

Qin Hao paused for a few seconds, microphone in hand, and the noise surrounding SKT subsided somewhat. Koma returned backstage and looked at Qin Hao; countless viewers, some supporting him and others simply enjoying the spectacle, were also watching his face on the screen.

"...I still feel that not meeting Faker at last year's World Championship is my regret."

audience:!!!
This was mentioned last year. Back then, when Cvmax was busy tearing off KT's facade and didn't acknowledge the value of the Summer Finals, Qin Hao expressed his nostalgia for the match.

At the time, some people thought Qin Hao was referring to FMVP, and they had a dark suspicion about Qin Hao's motives.

And now it's being brought up again.

It was only after he slammed his fist on the table and lost his temper that people realized Qin Hao's words came from the bottom of his heart, and he didn't actually think Faker was easy to beat.

Some people felt ashamed of their own filth.

Some felt admiration, both for Faker and for Qin Hao.

The scene was completely silent, and the Vietnamese host was stunned on stage. As for Koko, with Qin Hao's kindness, there should be fewer voices humiliating Faker...

See this.

Korean netizens commented:
"I hate Cvmax, but I don't hate Aogami."

“Last year, it was also Director Mai who caused trouble, and Penicillin was just collateral damage.”

"Even a three-time world champion admires Faker, so what about the haters?"

"There are a few mid laners who can live a second life."

"In S8, they dragged three traitors along and still made it to the playoffs. In S9, with a little help, they won the Spring Championship. Isn't that enough? What do you need to do to satisfy the haters?"

"And there's this blind guy saying it'd be better to switch to Superwei, but it's not like your Superwei doesn't want to come."

"Just say a few words, but don't resort to personal attacks."

"They're just kindred spirits, why are you haters causing trouble?"

"Yeah, they're both people with great professional attitudes, I don't know why they're arguing."

"You won't be satisfied until Faker retires?"

"..."

The wind direction changed very quickly.

This season has already been tough, and making it to MSI is definitely beyond the fans' expectations. It's just that 1650 doesn't sound good, and there are too many people stirring up trouble, so it's hard to speak up when things are going against us.

But if you calm down and carefully examine SKT's performance, you'll realize it's not bad.

After all, they were so bad last year that even fans advised Sang-hyeok to retire. You can imagine what the situation was like back then. In the end, they cobbled together a team during the transfer period and upset Griffin in the playoffs. Isn't that admirable?

To know.

Most of the players from Faker's era have retired. Overcoming injuries and age, and managing to climb out of a slump instead of giving up—isn't that legendary?
~~~
With the treble winner's respect, the post-match public opinion was no longer one-sidedly mocking.

Fans were already hoping to see one less game, but it was just tough to play against the odds. Now, with Qin Hao's interview, the tide has turned, and public opinion has become much more tolerant.

one more.

It's already S9, not S6 or S7, so fans are already quite accepting of the defeat.

Although as the largest fan group in the region, they still suppress other fans, but their arrogance has lessened considerably compared to before.

Including the post-match table-pounding incident... Public opinion is very different from that of the Asian Games.

Firstly, SKT had issued a statement acknowledging that Faker suffers from anxiety. Secondly, pounding the table to vent his frustration is a milder form of self-harm than hitting a wall.

"The region's competitiveness has declined, it's not SKT's fault."

"Let's hold steady in the second division and not dream of beating the LPL yet."

"I've been a fan of Faker for ten years. It's great that he can play in the competition."

"He's putting pressure on himself again."

“I feel bad.”

"Take it easy, failure is a part of life."

"Yeah, you're like a crown, you got criticized to the point of retirement, but Faker still managed to win the Spring Finals."

"Is Chaowei really the successor? I have my doubts."

"If it's not Chaowei, then who is?"

"I don't play LOL anymore, I only watch the matches."

"..."

The related discussion thread was moved back to the anti-racism forum by international students, and they were surprised to see so many people giving yellow cards (a form of online criticism). After all, the forum had suffered a crushing defeat with 1650 points, yet it was filled with comments from fans.

under.

Someone quipped, "I quit the game years ago. If LGD hadn't won the championship, I wouldn't have cared anymore."

"I understand. If Qing Shen retires, I won't have the motivation to follow him."

"I'm an old guy now. Five years ago, I could stay up all night arguing with people, but now when I encounter a inflammatory post, I just browse it and move on."

"Settling down and starting a family is a priority; I'm no longer a carefree student."

"Just keep a youthful mindset."

"It's not that easy. I started playing when it was only Season 3, and now it's Season 9. How many six-year periods do you have in a lifetime?"

"Damn, there are so many old guys."

"Nonsense, the original fans are generally gathered on Super Topic and Weibo, who would come to this cesspool?"

"..."

The organizers tried to provoke a conflict, but failed to do so, and instead downplayed the impact of the defeat.

the next day.

The SKT manager called Koma, his tone much better: "Well done."

Kouma: ...

What’s good about it?

Amidst the bitterness, the manager mentioned the shift in public opinion, attributing the current state of public opinion to Qin Hao's post-match interview, and vaguely concluded that it was a result of the friendship forged between Kobe and Ma.

Koma became increasingly puzzled as he listened, thinking, "I didn't do anything. Besides, I've already rejoined the team, why should they give me face?"

of course.

Koma didn't say that.

After all, mitigating the impact is a good thing for everyone. If given a choice, who would want to be relentlessly attacked by netizens?
Moreover, the team's lineup this season isn't particularly impressive, and making it to MSI has already surprised Kkoma. His only concern is that the Korean Open won't accept him.

The good news is that after losing for so many years, our patience has improved.

The bad news is that this game has indeed reached its peak, and maintaining the current viewership data will be difficult even for the regions.

Understanding the mindset reveals that a calm and collected attitude is not a good thing for the club; being too laid-back makes the fans lose their drive.

but…

Even without considering subsequent traffic conversion, this single BO5 has already broken the MSI viewership record, and the videos uploaded afterward have surpassed 300 million views in 24 hours, heading towards the 500 million mark.

Fujii collected and compiled this information, and during a meeting, a senior executive couldn't help but remark, "These two have become such avid viewers..."

Someone nearby chimed in: "This shows that creating idols was the right thing to do. Without Penicillin and Faker, the viewership would be at least halved."

"Half? I'd say 7%."

"Don't be so pessimistic. The fact that 'The Foot of the Mountain' contributed so many views shows that the seat system is the right direction!"

"It's not that I'm pessimistic, but if LGD hadn't won the championship and re-narrated the story to attract viewers, would the audience really have been enthusiastic about watching?"

“I checked the Korean website, and they haven’t won a championship in three years. The fans are starting to give up, so inciting conflict is not very effective. If it weren’t for the viewership data, I would have thought that Korea had abandoned LOL and switched to other games.”

"Yes, in the public sphere, it's a good thing to be disappointed in someone who doesn't live up to expectations; it's a bad thing if no one criticizes you."

"What can we do then? We can't just let Top Esports lose on purpose, can we? The designers have already nerfed it so many times." Someone joked.

"But the key to the China-South Korea war is the narrative of hatred."

"Why think so much? Anyway, things are still going well here." With Top Esports, IG, EDG, Qing Shen, Ninja World War, and Dean Dog, the LPL is truly not lacking in viewership right now, and the narrative angles are full of possibilities.

this day.

6支战队分出3支1-0和3支0-1后，秦浩代表队伍抽签，抽到了G2。

To analyze G2, we have to talk about Perkz, because G2's weaknesses are similar to SKT's. Both are limited by their bot lane champion pool, and their game content tends to ensure Caps' development.

and so…

Cvmax believes that blocking the bottom lane in the draft is the best strategy, and focusing on the bottom half of the map is the best tactic.

When this topic came up, lwx mocked Ap, saying, "Besides Xayah, he's just a roadside hero. Oh, and he also has an unconventional Syndra pick."

Because of Perkz's comments, lwx specifically looked for Perkz's first-person perspective and knew that Perkz was only very proficient with Xayah, and his other marksman heroes were really at a casual level, which often burdened his teammates.

"almost."

Cvmax acknowledges lwx's confidence.

lwx glanced at it, and the moment their eyes met, his heart skipped a beat, as if he could sense Mai's ill intentions.

He didn't know where the idea came from, but he vaguely felt that the coach's agreement carried pressure.

Or.

Although he looked down on Perkz, he knew he couldn't be too arrogant, or he would easily become a clown.

"It's agreed that the strategy against G2 remains unchanged, and we will continue to prioritize the bottom lane."

lqs nodded: "Okay."

"lwx, what are you spacing out for?" Cvmax didn't get a response from the other person.

"Oh?"

lwx seemed a little flustered: "If you help us get the first three floors, we can eat the plating."

"Just a coating?"

Cvmax was dissatisfied: "Banning Xayah, are you not confident about getting first tower kill?"

lqs: ? ? ?
This time.

Even LQS sensed something was off. It wasn't that he thought assigning the task was bad, but rather that the tone of the conversation was a bit strange, as if they were trying to put him on the defensive.

"If they don't fight us, they can only take three layers at most..." Even three layers would be a huge advantage.

"They've only been in that position for less than six months."

lqs: "Perkz is just talking big, he'll just clear the wave in a fight. And when it comes to trading blows, it depends on the support, their supports are pretty good." Perkz rarely goes all-in against other bot laners, he's not as defiant as he says.

Speaking of which.

Cvmax glanced at lwx: "So that means you can only apply low pressure?"

lqs: "It's definitely not easy to kill in a 2v2, but I'll hold the lane in the bottom lane and look for an opportunity to dive him." lqs continued the discussion, unaware that the microphone was pointing at lwx.

The meeting is over.

Cvmax and Guo Hao left, leaving only Qin Hao and the others in the room.

lwx rubbed his face a couple of times and said quietly, "Were you just calling me out?" A few sounds of leather shoes walking on the floor came from the corridor. lqs looked puzzled, thinking he had misheard. Wasn't he just talking to the coach?

As an observer, Qin Hao clearly knew that lwx had violated Brother Mai's taboo, so he said, "You're shrinking back."

Back in S7, Qin Hao was also put in a difficult position by Coach Mai. He knew that Coach Mai didn't dislike the players' confidence, but rather expressed contempt for no reason.

What's that saying again: be strategically dismissive, tactically cautious. It's fine to talk big, but if you're going to put on a show, go all the way, instead of feeling awkward when asked a few questions.

lwx: "Perkz is a bit weak." This judgment was made based on his league performance.

"Not because of this."

Of all the people present, no one understood Mago better than Qin Hao: "You said that apart from Xayah, all the other heroes are just sidelines, and then Mago asked if banning Xayah would allow for a first kill on the tower, and you had to answer yes."

"If he doesn't come out to fight, how can I get the first tower kill..." In this context, the first tower kill usually refers to the first tower kill before the Herald's tempo.

"so."

Qin Hao patted lwx on the shoulder and said with a smile, "Of course the coach would criticize you if you didn't respond to him."

"I rely on."

Many players like to talk big and let loose in private. In Lwx's professional experience, he has never met someone like Brother Mai who can change his mind faster than flipping through a book.

"Don't worry, Brother Mai doesn't hold grudges."

After this little incident...

Top Esports quickly faced off against G2.

After securing the right to choose sides (1, 3, 5), Top Esports proactively chose the red side. Furthermore, after banning Xayah and picking Kai'Sa first in G2, Lwx communicated and requested Lucian.

How much pressure can you apply?

"20 dollars, please."

"No ambition!"

This time, lwx chuckled and said, "Saying too much is just asking for trouble." Knowing that Brother Mai would find fault when assigning tasks, lwx said glibly, "Just watch how I handle him, don't use foul language like 'how much pressure'."

"Alright, let's see your performance."

that's it.

Top Esports picked Lucian and Braum, while G2 opted for Nautilus and Kai'Sa, both high-win-rate picks. Qin Hao responded to Caps' Ryze by picking Azir.

The lineups for both sides are as follows:

G2 (Blue) Top: Jayce, Jungle: Sejuani, Mid: Ryze, Bot: Kai'Sa (Cleanse) with Nautilus (Ignite)

TES (Red) - Top: Renekton, Jungle: Xin Zhao, Mid: Azir, Bot: Lucian (Heal) + Braum (Exhaust)
“G2…this season they’ve assembled some of the best players in all of Europe.”

"The team has two top-ranked players, as well as Jankos and Wunder, who were in excellent form last year."

"The jungler has always spoken highly of Jankos, saying that the player is underrated."

"After Caps joined this year, the mid-jungle duo really seemed to dominate Europe."

"..."

Guan Zeyuan's strong promotion of G2 adds to the intrigue.

For Lwx, this game was about proving he wasn't just trash-talking. Furthermore, he genuinely dislikes Perkz, feeling he doesn't respect the AD carry role and really wants to crush the opponent.

So, at the start.

Instead of helping out, lqs started sweeping into the blue team's bottom tri-bush, waiting for the enemy to come over. This tactic is commonly used in casual games, but not so much in professional matches, as it involves taking a risk.

嗏

After learning about lwx's attitude towards this BO5, lqs unusually refrained from undermining him and instead took it seriously.

Just like that.

G2, who didn't have any wards to protect themselves at level 1, got completely destroyed as soon as they went online.

"Comfortable!"

"Titan has lost half his health and needs to use a potion."

"To earn a blood vial, you still need to pull strings."

"They're fighting fiercely, trying to get Xun to come and overpower them?"

"I feel it!"

"..."

(End of this chapter)