Reborn in the red age

It turns out that spiritual motivation is very effective.

In the knockout round of four to two, they defeated the German Winter Team with a slight advantage and officially entered the championship game.

As soon as the championship match started, all the players on the Chinese team immediately got into the game. When they were shooting at each other in the middle lane of the desert map, they were like being possessed by the god of guns.

He set up the gun, aimed, and fired the bullet based entirely on how his hand felt, completing a beautiful instant sniper kill and taking the first head of the game.

The audience exclaimed in surprise, and then broke into warm applause.

The domestic audience was extremely excited when they saw that they got the first kill at the beginning, and cheers echoed throughout the venue.

"So cool, this shooting skill is amazing"

"Come on, Chinese team, win the championship!"

The commentator was also excited by this brilliant opening, and said in a high-pitched and passionate voice: "Beautiful, this shot was crucial. The Chinese team's sniper Wang Sanqiang played with great momentum and gave the opponent a great show of strength."

The time in China is ten o'clock in the morning, and the time in America is seven or eight o'clock in the evening. It is the time when people finish their work for the day and enjoy their own personal time.

After get off work, many Americans rushed home without even having time to eat, turned on the TV, found the TV station broadcasting the game, and prepared to watch the long-awaited live broadcast of the final.

When seeing the Chinese team get the first kill at the beginning, there was not much expression. After all, it was only the first kill of the first game, and it was still early for them to win the game.

They have two teams that made it to the finals, and they are recognized as the strongest teams.

If the draw hadn't been bad and our two teams had caught up, we would have had the first and second places.

It's just a one-kill deal at the beginning, so what if we give it to them?

The game continued. The Chinese team did not relax their vigilance because of the first kill. Captain Li Ming directed the players in an orderly manner through the headset: "Everyone keep the rhythm steady, follow the tactics, and don't give the opponent any chance to take advantage."

The team members quickly adjusted their positions, covered each other, and advanced steadily.

The American team also reacted quickly and organized a counterattack. The five members worked closely together and used the cover of smoke bombs and flash bombs to attack the Chinese team.

For a moment, there were loud gunshots and bullets flying, and the atmosphere at the scene was extremely tense.

As the game progressed, the two sides exchanged blows and the scores rose alternately.

Every kill and every point capture made the hearts of the audience at the scene and in front of the TV beat faster.

The commentator was also a professional, his voice getting more and more excited: "It was so exciting, this was truly a peak showdown! Both sides showed a very high level of competition."

"The Chinese team's teamwork is excellent, and the American team is not to be outdone. Their counterattack is very fierce. Now the game has entered a white-hot stage. Let us wait and see who will win."

At this time, the American audience was also attracted by this fierce game, and their originally calm expressions were gradually replaced by tension and excitement.

In the bar, people put down their glasses and stared at the big screen. Seeing the tense score, some business-minded people have already started to take charge.

"Hey guys, I'm going to start the betting. If the Chinese team wins, the odds are 1 to , and if the American team wins, the odds are to . Anyone want to place a bet?"

A tall, middle-aged white man in a floral shirt shouted loudly while holding a stack of US dollars.

As soon as he finished speaking, several people gathered around him, took out their wallets and started placing bets.

For a moment, the bar was filled with the sound of gambling and the atmosphere became more heated and agitated.

In the United States, everyone present was an American, so naturally they wanted to support their own country's team. Only a few people chose to support the Chinese team, while the rest all supported America to win.

The middle-aged white man quickly counted the cash in his hand, and without waiting for the game to end, he sneaked out while everyone was fully engaged in the game.

He turned around and walked to the next bar on the next street and repeated the previous operation. Winning or losing had nothing to do with him anymore.

As the game entered the last round, both sides were very restrained. In this round, the American team was the police. They did not rush forward, but just squatted at points A and B, quietly waiting for the arrival of the Chinese team.

In this game, the Chinese team used the three-three tactics that they had trained for a long time. Six people formed two combat teams and quickly moved towards point A.

The two sides engaged in fierce fire near point A, with bullets flying through the air, making sharp whistling sounds.

The first group of the Chinese team took the lead under the cover of smoke bombs. Relying on their well-trained cooperation, they quickly suppressed the firepower of the American team at point A.

The second group went around and, when the two groups were shooting at each other, they quietly went back to the flank of the American team, caught them off guard, quickly attacked, shot down a sniper, and quickly pressed forward with an AK.

In just a few seconds, all the defensive teams guarding point A were defeated by the second team that came from behind.

"Fuck, why is there someone behind me?"

The American team member who was defeated angrily threw away the headphones on his ears and yelled cursing.

"This is called interspersing. Why? Didn't your elders who went to North Korea teach you this?"

Because the roar was so loud, the Chinese team sitting far away heard the cursing roar.

The Chinese team member who knew some simple English grinned and shouted back.

This sudden response added a hint of gunpowder to the already tense atmosphere.

However, players on both sides knew that this was not the time to argue, as the game was still going on and the situation did not allow them to vent too much emotion.

The defensive team guarding point B quickly adjusted their strategy and frantically returned to point A.

Unfortunately, due to the numerical advantage of the Chinese team at point A, only one person was killed on their side. The current situation is five to three, and a bomb has been planted at point A. The outcome of the last round is basically in the hands of the Chinese team.

However, the American team does not intend to give up and is still making a final effort.

I have to say that the American players’ marksmanship is really amazing. They were able to fight three against five and still make the Chinese team lose face.

Unfortunately, when all the Chinese team members were eliminated, the C4 bomb had already reached the final countdown. There was no time to unpack it before it exploded with a loud bang.

The scene was instantly filled with jubilation. The members of the Chinese team excitedly jumped up from their seats, waving their arms and wantonly venting their inner ecstasy and pride.

The Chinese audience in the stands all jumped up from their seats, cheering for the Chinese team to win the championship, and keeping the first Counter-Strike Global Finals championship trophy in the country.

Li Qingfeng, who was in the audience, couldn't help laughing when he saw the domestic team actually win the championship.

It seems that the mental motivation method is indeed effective. Well, I can try it more often in the future.

Compared to the jubilation of domestic audiences, the fans of the American team at the scene seemed particularly dull and depressed.

The American audiences watching in front of the TV were even more frustrated. They couldn't believe that the team they supported actually lost the game.

In the bar, the lively and noisy atmosphere just now cooled down in an instant. People who supported the American team sat in their seats, watching the Chinese team celebrating on the TV screen, feeling unwilling.

Many people angrily drank the beer in their hands, slammed the cup heavily on the table, and muttered that the American team was a waste.

The few people who bet on the Chinese team to win wanted to go find the middle-aged white man to exchange their money, but after looking around the bar, they couldn't find the middle-aged white man.

The atmosphere at the scene was rather depressing. After realizing that the person who opened the banker was a liar, the people who bet on China to win did not dare to speak out and could only blame themselves for their bad luck.

After all, in this situation, if I really come out and talk, I might get beaten up.
The finals were over and the top three were decided. Li Qingfeng and Mayor Liu walked up to the podium together.

After the excitement, the audience looked at the three teams waiting to receive their awards and felt extremely envious.

You should know that the prize money offered by Lemon Company is quite high. The first prize is $100,000, the second prize is $80,000, and the third prize is $60,000.

Each team has six people, and the third place winner will receive a prize of $10,000 each.

Inflation is not too serious these days, so the US dollar is still quite valuable.

According to the official exchange rate, 10,000 US dollars is equivalent to more than 80,000 RMB. If it is exchanged privately in a bank, it can be exchanged for at least 90,000 RMB.

If 900,000 is divided among six people, each person can get 150,000.

Wow. I’m rich.

Li Qingfeng walked onto the stage with a pleased smile on his face. He took the microphone and said, "Dear contestants and audience friends, today we have witnessed an unparalleled e-sports feast together."

"With their tenacious will and excellent teamwork, the Coldwind team successfully won the first Counter-Strike Global Championship. This is a glorious moment for the Coldwind team and an important page in the history of global e-sports."

Li Qingfeng's voice spread throughout the stadium through the speakers, and the audience once again burst into warm applause and cheers.

The members of the Chinese Cold Wind Team stood on the podium, grinning foolishly and not even waving to the audience.

After Li Qingfeng finished speaking, Mayor Liu picked up the microphone and said with a smile: "As the mayor of Pengcheng, I am extremely proud that we can host such an international event. Today's victory belongs not only to the Cold Wind Team, but also to all the people who support the e-sports industry."

“In the future, Pengcheng will continue to work hard to actively undertake various global competitions including Counter-Strike, and strive to become the center of global e-sports.”

Ok?
Li Qingfeng's face froze. I haven't even agreed yet. Why do you say it as if the event must be held in Pengcheng?
Li Qingfeng naturally would not ruin his performance, and he smiled and clapped with an unchanged expression.

The speeches of the two leaders brought the atmosphere to a climax again.

Afterwards, the award ceremony officially began, and Li Qingfeng and Mayor Liu presented trophies and prize checks to the champion, runner-up and third-place teams respectively.

When Li Ming, captain of the Chinese Cold Wind Team, received the championship trophy and the bonus check, the audience stood up and applauded, and the cheers were deafening.

Li Ming held up the trophy and said excitedly: "This championship belongs to all those who support us, to China, we did it"

Captured by the camera, Li Ming's face, which was somewhat distorted due to excitement, instantly appeared on TV stations around the world.

The name of the Chinese Cold Wind Team immediately became known around the world.

In esports, there is only one winner.

After the competition is over, the only thing everyone remembers is the final champion. As for the runner-up, third place, etc., no one will remember them specifically.

"Hello everyone, I am Wu Simin, the president of Quantum Entertainment."

After Li Qingfeng and Mayor Liu stepped down from the stage, Wu Simin, wearing a Chanel suit and with a formal smile on her delicately made-up face, slowly walked onto the stage.

After standing still, Wu Simin gently stroked the hair beside her ears and glanced at the audience below. Her confident aura instantly attracted everyone's attention.

“First of all, I would like to express my highest respect to all the participating teams in this Counter-Strike Global Championship. Your wonderful performance has shown the world the charm and passion of e-sports.”

Wu Simin's voice was clear and pleasant, and it spread throughout the venue through the loudspeaker equipment.

“And today, I stand here and I have an exciting news to announce.”

At this point, Wu Simin paused deliberately, and after whetting everyone's appetite, he continued: "In order to promote the vigorous development of e-sports and encourage more outstanding teams and players to participate in this stage full of passion and dreams, we at Quantum have decided to significantly increase the prize money in the next Counter-Strike Global Championship."

As soon as these words were spoken, the whole audience was in an uproar. The contestants were whispering to each other, their faces full of surprise and excitement.

One hundred thousand for a champion is already a lot, is it necessary to continue to increase it?

"For the second global championship, the prize money will be increased to $500,000!"

Under the expectant gazes of the crowd, Wu Simin raised her voice and pronounced the reward for the next champion word by word, which immediately caused a burst of exclamations from the audience.

"The runner-up prize is $300,000, the third place prize is $200,000, and the top three prizes are worth a total of $1 million!"

As soon as the words fell, they were instantly drowned out by cheers and applause, and the atmosphere on the scene was instantly pushed to a new climax.

It’s a big deal, absolutely a big deal.

The $500,000 prize for the champion is simply outrageous.

The current average weekly wage in all industries in the United States is less than $600, and just over $2,000 a month.

If 500,000 US dollars are divided equally, each person can get more than 80,000 US dollars, which is equivalent to more than three years' salary of an ordinary person.

In the audience, team members from all over the world were excited and eager to go back to train hard and participate in the next global championship.

Hu Jiabao, who was sitting in the front row, looked at Wu Simin, who was shining brightly on the stage, and couldn't help but whispered to Li Qingfeng beside him: "You always said that Simin was inferior before, but now Simin is even more inferior."

"Yes, this girl has completely transformed."

Li Qingfeng nodded slightly, his eyes fixed on Wu Simin's confident demeanor, his eyes full of emotion. (End of this chapter)