LPL History

Chapter 337 A Good Man Repents About His Past Life; He Deceives His Former Master by Cutting Off His Wrist to Deceive the World
Zhou Li's speech on stage, combined with the content posted by IG Club on its official Weibo account, had an effect that was definitely not just one plus one equals two.

Some things are best said by oneself, but others are best said by others to achieve a more harmonious effect.

As soon as IG's official Weibo post was published, it was immediately reposted and analyzed by countless influential figures, causing a stir throughout the esports community.

Netizens even staged a wave of "regret" online.

Holy crap, Zhou Chu is having such a terrible time!

[Is Acorn even human?!]

LGD is a complete scumbag club.

I used to criticize Brother Zhou, so I'm going to kowtow to him and apologize.

"One kowtow? I'll kowtow ten!"

[Damn it, LGD is humiliating the descendants of martyrs?]

[Damn, the Sima Club! Can't we just shut it down?!]

I can't even imagine how Brother Zhou got through all that.

[He was bullied and humiliated for trying to go home, which caused him mental health issues, and even netizens in China didn't let him off the hook...]

I'm so sorry, we've let you down! (Sobbing)

Meanwhile, imp, who was backstage, sat there stunned after seeing the post on Instagram.

He had just felt a little resentful towards Zhou Lisheng, thinking that the other party had abandoned him and gone to IG.

but now--

"Damn it, I'm such a beast!"

imp was filled with frustration at that moment.

Although he didn't do anything outrageous to Zhou Li in LGD, imp had witnessed all the bullying Zhou Li had suffered.

Even so, imp did nothing at the time.

At this moment, Imp felt an overwhelming sense of guilt towards Zhou Li and an immense sense of self-loathing.

What's the difference between a bystander and a bully?!
On the contrary, Zhou Li helped imp a lot during his time with LGD!

Now that the other party has broken free of their cage, how can I still blame them in my heart?!

Imp suddenly stood up and glared angrily at Acorn.

"Hey! Cui Qianzhu! What the hell have you done to Zhou Li, you damned beast!"

At this moment, Zhou Li, standing on the stage, combined with the system's innocent and pure nature, caused a continuous stream of sobs to erupt from the audience.

The female fans shouted "Go Zhou Li!" at the top of their lungs, and then burst into tears.

Even Xiao You, who was standing next to Zhou Li, couldn't control her emotions and started crying, despite repeatedly reminding herself to be mindful of her hosting etiquette.

This left Zhou Li speechless.

This scene looks more like a funeral.

“We…” Xiaoyou choked up, forcing herself to continue asking, “We all know that you may have encountered some bad things before. What kind of belief kept you going back then?”

Zhou Li smiled and said:

“I often go online to see what people are saying about me. Although there aren’t many, you might not know that I do have some fans. Every time I see them cheering me on, I get the motivation to keep going. Everyone is very kind and good to me. I still remember what one of my fans said to me in a private message. He said that if all Koreans were like me, LPL would definitely win the championship.”

As soon as Zhou Li finished speaking, the people on the scene cried even more bitterly.

You should know, where did Zhou Li get his fans during the Spring Split?
Even if there really is one, it must be a swindler.

Especially Zhou Li's comment about the fan's private message, that was absolutely outrageous!

This statement clearly implies that if all Koreans were as bad as Zhou Li, LPL would definitely win the championship.

In the live stream, the chat was overflowing with comments.

[Please stop, please stop!]

The world has kissed me with pain, but I will repay it with a song.

[Kind people always see kindness in everything.]

No way, who the hell is so wicked as to keep insulting someone like that!

It seems like it was me... I was wrong, I want to slap myself ten times.

Xiaoyou heard the director's urging voice coming through her earphones.

"Ask more questions! The live stream is packed! Keep asking!"

Originally, post-match interviews were supposed to be brief, consisting of just a few questions, but now, the live stream is even more popular than during the match!

On stage, Zhou Li's narration continues.

"So I also have to thank the country. After learning about my situation, they quickly approved my citizenship application. So now, I am a legal Chinese citizen with a Chinese ID card."

A round of enthusiastic applause erupted from the audience.

Xiao You quickly continued to ask:

"I believe our viewers are still very curious about you. Here's another question from a netizen. It feels like Zhou Li is a completely different person when he's with LGD and IG. When he was with LGD, you mostly chose to play tank champions, but today you played Jayce and Irelia, and you were very daring with your plays, as if you were a completely different person. Netizens are also very curious about how you managed to make such a transition in such a short time."

Hearing Xiao You's words, Zhou Li slowly spoke:

"Actually, when I was with LGD, I was also serious about playing every game. But map resources are limited, and I also trusted my teammates at LGD, so I was willing to play a tank top laner and give them more resources. After all, in terms of results, the effect was good, and we won every game back then."

Zhou Li's words once again made netizens unable to hold back their laughter.

[Those bastards from LGD! Zhou Li gave them resources, and they actually think they're invincible!]

[They clearly have such great strength, but they're willing to sacrifice themselves. I'm so moved I could cry.]

He's so kind.

Because I'm too kind, I always get bullied!

Who still remembers Zhou Li's 100% win rate when he was with LGD?!

At the time, everyone was praising Wei Shen, and everyone thought Zhou Li won by relying on a powerful figure.

I told them right then and there that Zhou Li played top lane very well, but they insisted on saying my mother was dead.

“After joining IG, the club’s coaches and my teammates were willing to believe in me and let me farm resources and develop. So I felt that I couldn’t let them down.”

Xiao You nodded, her tone full of emotion.

"So sometimes, meeting the right person is also very important."

Xiao You was nicknamed "Critical Hit You" by netizens because she often talks about sensitive topics during interviews.

Originally, this was meant as a joke, or even a bit of a dig, but in this context, the way this sentence was uttered has practically become the mouthpiece of netizens.

"Today was your first match since joining IG. How would you rate your performance today?"

"Six points, I'd say, passing grade. I think I still have a lot of room for improvement."

That's too modest.

So kind!

[Zhou the Benevolent!]

"So, do you have any expectations for future matches, or for the team's future performance?"

Hearing Xiaoyou still asking questions, Zhou Li couldn't help but speak up.

His personality is inherently extremely flamboyant, and now he has to suppress his irritable heart and be humble, which is quite torturous.

never mind!

Stop pretending!
Anyway, he's already achieved his goal of disgusting LGD, so if he keeps pretending, he'll just seem like a complete innocent fool!

Thinking of this, Zhou Li simply spoke up:

"world champion!"

"Oh!!!"

A burst of loud cheers erupted from the crowd!
Xiao You looked at him with eyes full of admiration.

This actually made them forget about the Zhou rituals.

No, shouldn't you think I'm talking nonsense and not humble enough at a time like this, and then criticize me angrily?

Don't you guys think it's a contradiction that you give yourself a score of 6 one second and then say you're a world champion the next?
Why did they start cheering and shouting right away?!
Zhou Li clearly did not have a sufficient understanding of human form.

When someone is loved by the whole nation, even their farts smell sweet.

And now, Zhou Li (the Zhou Dynasty's rites and rituals) is clearly in that position.

Great scholars will surely defend him! [Well said!]

Giving myself a score of six reflects a humble heart; aiming for the world championship demonstrates the most genuine and simple dream!

[Exactly, if you're not aiming for a world championship when you're playing professionally, then what the hell is the point?]

[Zhou Ge's character is truly admirable, I'm so moved.]

[Keep going, you can do it!]

[World Champion! So cool!]

[Go Zhouzhou! Moms will support you!]

When Zhou Li stepped off the stage, he was still somewhat dazed.

As he walked from the staff entrance to the break room, the staff he encountered along the way all stood on either side of him as if they were looking at an idol, silently casting admiring glances at him.

When Zhou Li returned to the rest room, all the IG members had already stood up.

"Clap clap clap!"

applause.

Kakao rushed forward and gave Zhou Li a bear hug.

"Hey brother, I didn't know you suffered such a great injustice. You've worked so hard! World champion! We can definitely do it!"

Zhou Li patted Kakao awkwardly.

He regrets it now.

He felt that he had overdone it, to the point that things were getting out of control.

The current online sentiment, and the level of self-praise, is probably even more exaggerated than when he became a pioneer in esports during Season 2.

After all, the dramatic story surrounding him is just too legendary.
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After the match against LGD, the phones of IG's management were practically worn out from being called so many times.

Various media outlets pulled strings to secure exclusive interviews with Zhou Li.

You should know that Zhou Li is currently the most popular celebrity in the e-sports circle.

However, Zhou Li refused all of these interview requests.

He originally intended to tank this season, but things have turned out like this.

What should have been a leisurely and effortless affair has turned into a hurried and frantic scramble.

The entrance to the IG club is now almost always crowded with female fans who come to cheer for their team and recruit new players. It is said that the scene at the entrance of the LGD club is just as spectacular.

I almost cried while reading Zhou Li.

Back then, it was female fans from other clubs who were waiting for him at the club entrance.

Now it's her female fans who are besieging other clubs.

"This can't go on like this."

Zhou Li closed the curtains and slumped helplessly onto the sofa.

These female fans are fucking crazy.

In the past few days, several pairs of his underwear and socks have disappeared.

And it's not just external pressure.

The internal pressure on him was also considerable.

Zhou Li had already discussed with Zhu Kai that, apart from LGD's matches, he would mostly play as a substitute.

However, the Zhou Dynasty rituals are currently extremely popular.

The club wanted to make money from Zhou Li's popularity, partly because of his fans.

Just like Tong Yang of EDG, when EDG simply rotated Tong Yang and Mouse for a few games, they were immediately bombarded by female fans.

If IG benches Zhou Li now, then Zz1tai and the club are probably in for a rough time.

However, if he continues to excel at something, he won't be able to utilize his mercenary abilities, which would make Zhou Li's hero pool a major problem.

"We need to come up with a reasonable way to avoid having to play."

Zhou Li was sitting on the sofa deep in thought when he heard Kakao walk in, laughing and joking.

"Brother, have you heard? Acorn had a huge fight with LGD's management, they almost came to blows. Imp told me Acorn couldn't handle the pressure and seems to be having mental problems... um..."

"What did you say?!"

A thought flashed through Zhou Li's mind, and he rushed over, grabbed Kakao, and pressed him for answers:
"What did you say?"

“Uh…” Kakao’s face stiffened. “I know that using the word ‘also’ wasn’t quite appropriate. I’m sorry, brother…”

"That's not the issue. You just told me that Acorn almost came to blows with LGD's management?"

"Yes, it's even on the news, there are even photos. I heard that the LGD insider is a fan of yours, so he chose to expose it, haha."

Zhou Li's eyes lit up, he released Kakao, and strode outside.

3pm.

At the entrance of LGD Club.

Someone posted that they saw Zhou Li carrying several large boxes of fruit gift boxes into the LGD club.

Five p.m.

Another post claimed that an ambulance was parked in front of the LGD club, and a person resembling Zhou Li was being carried into the ambulance.

The internet exploded again!
Countless netizens flocked to Zhou Li's Weibo account, including those of LGD and IG, as well as the Weibo accounts of players associated with Zhou Li, to inquire about the truth of the matter.

However, Zhou Li, the person at the center of public opinion, has not responded.

The others remained silent as well.

Six p.m.

Kakao's Weibo post contained a cryptic message—

"I've said it before: repaying evil with kindness is the most foolish thing to do!"

In no time, countless speculations began to circulate on the internet.

eight pm.

Zhou Li posted an extremely official message on his Weibo account.

[I'm so sorry, everyone. I slipped and fell while showering this afternoon, and I hurt my hand. I just finished a check-up. Thankfully, it's not serious, but I'll probably need to rest for a while. Thank you all for your concern.]

Subsequently, LGD's official Weibo account quickly reposted Zhou Li's Weibo post, seemingly trying to immediately distance themselves from the situation.

But at this moment, when netizens pieced together all the clues, a truth emerged.

【Wait, who's going to take a shower this afternoon?!】

[Wasn't Zhou Li at the LGD club this afternoon?]

Based on previously taken photos and Kakao's post, it seems Zhou Li wanted to repay evil with kindness, so he brought gifts back to visit his former employer.

[Then he took a shower at LGD? And broke his hand?]

Who the hell are you kidding?!

Zhou Li was definitely threatened.

[Brother Zhou is so kind, he must have been carrying it all on his own again.]

[LGD, do you think netizens are all idiots?]

[It's definitely Acorn! When Zhou Li had his mental breakdown, it was said he broke Acorn's hand in self-defense while being bullied. I just saw news a couple of days ago that Acorn also has mental issues and is even going to fight with LGD's management...]

[You bastard Acorn, pretending to be mentally ill so you can get revenge, huh?!]

LGD club.

Chris stormed into Acorn's dorm room.

"Cui Qianzhu, did you really break Zhou Li's hand?!"

Acorn was completely dumbfounded when he saw Chris's furious expression.

He pointed to his own nose, his face filled with disbelief.

"Me? I broke the arm of that monster who could lift a 30-kilogram dumbbell horizontally?"

Acorn's face instantly turned bright red.

"Hey! Do I look like someone with that much ability?!"

(End of this chapter)