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Chapter 167 Post-Match Live Broadcast! Choosing the Champion Skin!
Unlike the rich kids in the e-sports circle, Mr. Zhu is a big shot with a real investment mind. Compared to playboys like Wang Sicong, his level is much higher.

Back when EDG made it to the finals, Edward Zhu was already preparing for Wang Yao's contract renewal. He was acutely aware of just how valuable Wang Yao was.

But now that EDG has won the championship, Wang Yao's value will increase several times over, and his budget will need to be increased by at least ten million.

"You also need to finalize the deals with the other players whose contracts are about to expire, and try to maintain the original lineup," Edward Zhu instructed again.

“Okay, okay!” Abu nodded.

Under normal circumstances, champion teams will try their best to maintain their original roster, unless their players are poached by other teams for exorbitant sums.

For example, SKT's two championship-winning top laners, Ma Datou and Duke, as well as the ten players from Samsung, all have eight-figure contracts.

Of course, EDG's management must always be prepared for the worst. If Wang Yao really leaves EDG, they still have iboy.

iboy is, after all, one of the best players selected from the national youth training camp. He's a force to be reckoned with in NEST. If all else fails, we can just use iboy.

But if he really had a choice, Edward Zhu would still choose Wang Yao.

EDG has assembled a luxurious "super team" before. Back in S5, EDG had the combination of Buddha and Fat Daddy.

Their invincible mid and bot lane duo defeated SKT at their peak!

However, they suffered a crushing defeat against FNC at the World Championship.

League of Legends is, after all, a five-player game, which inevitably involves issues of tactical focus and resource allocation. If someone has to step up to deal damage, someone else has to make sacrifices.

It's impossible for everyone to be a superstar and enjoy the center position; there simply wouldn't be enough to go around!
Therefore, five right people are far more valuable than five superstars, which is why Edward was determined to keep Wang Yao.

However, EDG has a lot of work to do during this transfer period. In addition to Wang Yao's contract, they also need to consider roster rotation and reinforcement.

For example, the older factory director will inevitably show signs of declining performance. Should EDG consider promoting the second team's jungler to the top spot, or try their luck in the secondary league?

"Alright, let's take the players out to eat first. I'll arrange another dinner for you the day after tomorrow to welcome you back."

"Yes, yes, yes! Thank you for your hard work, boss!"

After hanging up the phone, Abu walked out of the venue with a smug smile, while the EDG players were taking photos and signing autographs with fans outside the venue.

This time, Abu specially booked the state guesthouse restaurant at Diaoyutai State Guesthouse and invited chefs of state banquet caliber, going all out in terms of scale.

This top-tier ambiance is far superior to those small Western-style restaurants in Shanghai, and the diners here include the contestants' family and friends.

Wang Yao's relatives were also on the invitation list.

It's worth mentioning that Xi Ran, dressed elegantly, also appeared in Wang Yao's family seating area. Upon seeing this, the EDG members all cast surprised glances at Wang Yao.

You've been hiding your true colors well!
Wang Yao smiled but remained silent. He had already had some initial contact and understanding with Xi Ran after the summer finals that night.

Although EDG does not support, and even opposes, its players dating, they will still sincerely wish well to players who are disciplined enough and whose partners have a clean background.

After all, most of the female hosts in the LPL have rather complicated backgrounds, with many having a history of being rebellious or promiscuous.

In contrast, Xi Ran, who has not yet graduated from university, seems quite "clean," at least she doesn't have so many messy things to affect the players' performance.

It must be said that Xi Ran, with her graceful demeanor and the air of a talented woman, is indeed quite different from most female hosts in the LPL. Her quiet and elegant manner makes her very popular with the elders. Although Xi Ran is a little older than Wang Yao, this is not a big deal for the elders who believe in the saying "a woman three years older brings good fortune."

Seeing their son so successful, Wang Yao's parents couldn't stop smiling the whole time.

Xiran, who will complete her internship in the LPL this year, will most likely join the LPL English-language broadcasting team in the S8 season next year.

Xi Ran's rapid promotion was due to both her professional skills and the proactive assistance of the EDG club in connecting her with the team.

In the talent competition, those who understand the system know that those without connections have to sacrifice more to get promoted and secure a position. However, Xi Ran's relationship with her boyfriend Wang Yao allows her to reduce many unnecessary sacrifices.

After the dinner, Wang Yao took his parents and Xi Ran out for a while, mainly to do some shopping for his parents, buying them watches, jade bracelets and the like.

Wang Yao is now a low-profile millionaire. The bonuses and benefits that Boss Zhu from AIDE have given him are more than enough for him to buy a house, a car, and a comfortable home with his wife and children.

After spending a few sweet days with Xiran in the capital, which quickly warmed their relationship, Wang Yao and his family boarded a plane and left.

Back at the club's base, Wang Yao started a live stream battle that very evening, and also discussed the choice of championship skins with the online viewers.

After all, everyone will be on holiday and going home in a few days, and it will be difficult to make plans then, especially since Scout, the junior student, is going back to his hometown in South Korea.

As soon as the online live stream started, a large number of viewers flooded in, and the barrage of comments exploded continuously.

"Streamer, get to the Bird's Nest and win the championship! What? You're already the champion? Okay, okay! Here's a Mua for you!"

"Hey kid, you took your girlfriend to meet your parents? Seriously?! We've been totally open with you, and you're already single!"

"Men are all such jerks! Tell me! Who is that woman?!"

"Holy crap, Factory Manager, Sister Kou, Junior Brother, and A Guang are all here! Is this the first broadcast of the entire championship team? Hurry up and tell us which championship skins you're going to choose!"

"My wallet is itching for a skin! I have to make sure the factory manager picks the Lee Sin skin, and that will make Peanut next door furious!"

"..."

Countless bullet comments flew across the screen, completely obscuring the live stream. Wang Yao and his teammates were stunned by the off-the-charts popularity.

This scene was completely beyond their expectations.

Without any official pre-broadcast promotion, a large number of gift effects appeared just three minutes after the broadcast started.

A-Guang was frantically thanking everyone for the gifts, while the factory manager maintained his aloof persona, and Meiko chatted with the viewers with a playful smile.

"Everyone, please slow down your scrolling, I can't keep up with it all."

Wang Yao shook his head, both amused and exasperated. This was the first time he had ever been troubled by receiving virtual gifts.

"Brothers, I don't have any other plans for today's broadcast. I just want to talk to you guys about the championship skin. I'll thank you all for the gifts you sent before I end the broadcast, okay?"

Online viewers unanimously agreed, and the frequency of gift-giving only increased, with gift effects constantly exploding in the EDG team's live stream.

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