CS2: My reaction speed is the limit of human capability.

The final score was 13-11. When Tang took off his headphones, the room was silent.

32 kills, 9 deaths, 194 ADR, rating 3.12.

After Tang Ye won the pistol round and racked up a five-kill streak, the opposing team lost their morale and almost avoided playing against Tang Ye altogether.

Although Danking is trying to adjust and regroup, their momentum has been completely shattered.

Tang also stepped up time and time again in the crucial games that followed, solo killing danking in the mid lane, 1v3 in the B site clutch, and even getting three headshots with the Desert Eagle in an eco round.

There was resistance from the other side, but it felt like they couldn't exert their full strength. Every time they tried to gain the upper hand, Tang Ye would force them back with his sharp marksmanship.

"You're playing... insanely." Leonkai's voice broke the silence. "Your marksmanship and decision-making are arguably the best I've ever seen as an individual player."

Tang was very modest about this: "I only learned some ideas and techniques about props and maps. I learned them all by watching videos on the website."

Leonkai smiled helplessly upon hearing this.

"Did you know that Danking, who was just facing you, was a genius sniper for the TyLoo team back in the day? He was a real professional player. It's not like you can just beat him after a little practice."

Leon Kai's expression was solemn. He leaned forward slightly and looked at Tang Ye earnestly: "Tang Ye, I have a question for you. Answer me seriously."

"Um."

Have you ever thought about playing professionally?

The question came very directly, and Tang Ye paused for a moment.

He had a vague idea that Leonkai would ask this question.

"I..." Tang said after thinking for a while, his voice a little hoarse, "To be honest, Brother Kai, I don't know."

"You have the talent." Leon Kai's gaze was intense, and he spoke with absolute certainty. "In all my years playing CS, I've encountered hundreds, if not thousands, of prodigies. But someone with such genuine talent, such an abnormally accurate aiming ability..."

"I haven't seen any of them."

He paused, then said with even greater seriousness, "I have no doubt that your talent can lead to great achievements in CS."

Leonkai knew that Tang Ye's talent was extremely rare even among professional players, and as long as he trained diligently, his professional achievements would definitely be remarkable.

"I know some people in the Tianlu youth training team. If you're willing, I can recommend you for a trial. With your current shooting skills and systematic training, you'll definitely be able to make it to the second team in less than six months. You could even make it to the main team in a year."

"Tianlu...?"

Of course he knew about Tianlu. Wang Hanjie would talk about it all day long in the dormitory, calling them "the last hope of CNCS" and "the light of Asia." There was even a poster of Tianlu winning the championship on the dormitory wall.

Becoming a professional player, wearing a team uniform and standing under the spotlight, feeling the thunderous enthusiasm of the audience below.

One day, he might even be able to bask in the golden rain and lift the trophy.

The image flashed through Tang Ye's mind, causing a brief moment of dizziness.

But the next moment, more practical problems emerged.

"Brother Kai," Tang said, sitting up straight with his hands on his lap, "I appreciate your high regard for me. But... I don't think I'm suited to be a professional gamer."

Ling Feng stood to the side, his hand gripping the clothes gradually tightening.

Leon Kai didn't speak, but just looked at him quietly, waiting for him to continue.

"First of all, my understanding of this game is still insufficient." Tang began to organize his thoughts. "My ability to kill is entirely based on my instinctive reactions, just like what you saw today. But CS is much more than that..."

"Items, positioning, tactical awareness, map understanding, teamwork, tactical system... these are all things needed to play professionally, but for me, the learning cost is too high."

Tang gave a wry smile: "I just started playing CS when I was 18, while those professional players who started playing CS from a young age have accumulated tens of thousands of hours of gaming experience. If I want to go pro, I'll have to learn from scratch, which will take a lot of time."

"It's okay, you can practice these things gradually," Leon Kai continued to try to persuade him. "These things aren't difficult to learn. A year is enough time for you to integrate into any tactical system. With your abilities, it's not impossible to even create a set of tactical exercises just for you."

Tang understood this, but...

Tang Ye lowered his voice: "My parents will not agree."

This is the most difficult and realistic hurdle.

His father was a middle school physical education teacher, and his mother worked at a hospital.

They spent over a decade training Tang Ye to become a national youth table tennis champion. In their eyes, this was the "right path"—a clear, stable, and respectable one.

Playing games?

Tang could almost picture his father's expression upon hearing that word: his brow furrowed, his lips pressed into a thin line, and then he would say, "You're wasting your time!"

"My parents sacrificed a lot for me to play basketball," Tang said, shaking his head. "Money, time, and effort. Now I've just started college, and I'm going to tell them I want to drop out to play video games... they can't accept that."

Upon hearing this, Ling Feng couldn't help but sigh. Leon Kai listened silently without interrupting.

"And I've thought about it myself." Tang raised his head, his eyes becoming clearer. "I like playing CS, I like that feeling of focus and improvement every day."

"My livestreams have been going pretty well these past few days. If I can focus on creating good content, becoming a CS streamer would allow me to play games, earn money, and have flexible hours. That... seems pretty good."

Leonkai nodded and sighed.

"I understand." There was no blame in his tone, only regret. "Really, I understand. The path of a professional gamer may look glamorous, but it's actually incredibly tough."

"Irregular work and rest schedules, immense pressure, and constant injuries... I've seen too many talented young people ultimately crushed by this path."

At this point, Leonkai glanced at Ling Feng beside him.

"But Tang Ye, I still feel it's a pity. Your talent is one in a million. It's a real shame you didn't become a professional player..."

Tang opened his mouth as if to say something, but Leonkai simply waved his hand.

"Don't get me wrong, I'm not pressuring you." Leon Kai smiled. "Everyone chooses their own path. As long as you can figure it out yourself, that's more important than anything else. If your live streams become popular in the future, I might even need you to boost my viewership."

Everyone laughed, and the atmosphere became less tense.

"However, I still hope you can shine in the CS field." Leon Kai changed the subject, "I can help you with your streaming. Feel free to ask me any questions. If you change your mind someday, you can also consult me."

After the two sides exchanged contact information, the atmosphere became much more relaxed.

Ling Feng then interjected, "So, Brother Kai, does that mean Tang Ye has successfully proven himself?"

"Of course it was a success." Leon Kai smiled and said decisively, "I'll release a video tomorrow explaining what happened today, along with the test data and the battle footage."

"This turmoil is over."