Chapter 112 111: Mineral Water
"Congratulations to VG, they swept LGD 2-0 and achieved their 11th consecutive victory in the regular season!"
Seeing that the game ended neatly, Zeyuan breathed a sigh of relief.
LPL commentators make money based on the big game. Regardless of whether they play BO3 or not, the salary they receive is the same.
Therefore, teams like VG that end games quickly are very popular among commentators.
If you clock out on time and get off work on time, you won’t have to work so hard, and you’ll get a lot of money back.
A message was also displayed in the live broadcast of the event.
The LPL regular season winning streak originally held by EDG was broken.
Now the owner of this record is VG!
Shen Guanshan banged the cheering stick in his hand hard, and together with the surrounding VG supporters, cheered for the team and players!
"VG gained a lot during the mid-season transfer period. Several players they recruited into the team have integrated perfectly with the original tactical system," Watanabe said in a loud voice, "It can be said that they have no shortcomings now!"
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In the two years since VG spent huge sums of money to recruit players, the most criticized thing was that they bought people indiscriminately regardless of their own lineup.
It is better to buy the right one than to buy the expensive one. This is VG's original recruiting philosophy.
The audience never expected that there would be a polar reversal during the mid-season transfer period!
According to various details revealed on the Internet, VG did not spend much money on this transfer at all. They only used part of the funds to bear Imp's extra salary higher than Dandy, and to sign Gu Xing and Yu Wenbo.
However, judging from the effect, VG was a great success!
"VG not only set the best record in LPL history with 11 consecutive wins, but by sweeping LGD, they locked the top spot in Group B in the regular season two rounds in advance!"
Currently ranked second in Group B is RNG.
With the Royal Family already losing 3 big games, VG will lose all the subsequent two rounds, and at most they will be tied by RNG!
The winning streak in the middle of the season allowed VG to accumulate enough small points.
The current LPL regular season ranking rules are very clear and clear. If two teams have the same number of wins in big games, the ranking order will be determined by comparing the small points.
If the scores are the same, the winning and losing relationships between them will be compared.
Either way, RNG cannot surpass VG!
The camera showed the VG players' seats. The players obviously knew what the victory of this game meant to them, and they all high-fived each other in their seats.
Gu Xing smiled extremely happily.
The team's performance is booming, and he has contributed a lot to this, so he naturally feels happy.
Only Mr. Hou is calmer.
He is also someone who has seen strong winds and waves. Last year in SKT, he even scored a historical record of 14 consecutive wins in regular season games with the team.
Now taking the first place in the regular season in the LPL is not a remarkable achievement for Easyhoon.
But when he turned around and saw the bright smiles on the faces of his teammates around him, he still laughed gregariously.
Jack took a look at the damage after the game and found that his output was not as good as Gu Xing's.
For a shooter like Jhin who is very good at dealing damage, it is simply a shame that his output is not as good as that of the blind monk!
Fortunately, the output of Hou Ye, who is also a double C, is not high, but it makes Jack feel more comfortable.
Yu Wenbo attributed all this to Marin.
If he hadn't died so many times while playing Rambo, how could Gu Xing have done such high damage?
As the VG players left the table to shake hands with each other, the screen also shifted to show the LGD players' seats.
The five team members looked dull and unhappy.
Zeyuan did not forget to explain, "For LGD, losing this game, their door to the playoffs has slowly closed!"
The Optimists currently have 5 wins and 9 losses and only have a theoretical hope of advancing to the playoffs.
They must win all the next games, and also look at the expressions of other teams in Group B before they can get a ticket to the playoffs.
This is undoubtedly a painful blow to them who had great ambitions to enter the World Championship again to complete their revenge before the start of the summer split!
There are currently three ways for LPL teams to enter the World Championship.
The first is to win the summer championship and directly become the number one seed in the division according to the rules.
The second is to become the one with the highest points in the entire division through the comprehensive results of the spring and summer splits, and automatically advance to the World Championships as the second seed.
The last method is to select from the teams with the highest remaining points through the bubble competition mechanism, and the winner will advance to the global finals.
LGD reached the top eight of the Spring Split and the points gained were quite low.
If you can't enter the playoffs in the summer split, you won't get any points from the global finals!
With the current ranking situation, LGD can't even get a spot in the bubble competition!
The consequences of declining grades don’t end there.
The current LPL rules are cruel.
There are six teams in each group, with the top four entering the playoffs and the bottom two going directly to the relegation round.
Very cruel, no room for maneuver.
Nowadays, LGD is in mediocre form and is facing a rotation crisis. It's hard to say whether it can beat the teams in the secondary league!
If you are not careful, you will be defeated by the LSPL team...
The LGD players couldn't help but shudder when they thought of this.
Although they claim to be optimistic.
But losing to a minor league team is no small thing!
In the current public opinion environment, it is generally believed that there is a thick barrier between LPL and LSPL.
If LGD loses the game, it will not only be eliminated and kicked into the secondary league.
Even the teams and players have to bear the overwhelming criticism from netizens and be nailed to the pillar of shame for the rest of their lives without being able to hold their heads up!
With all this, the mentality of LGD players is naturally very bad.
However, when they saw their old neighbors walking towards them, they regained their composure and smiled to congratulate VG on securing the top spot in Group B ahead of schedule.
Gu Xing often went to the Optimist Team base during this period and had a good relationship with the players.
He understands the dilemma LGD is facing now.
But I don’t know what to say.
LGD's problems cannot be solved by changing the mid laner.
The coaching staff also has problems.
Gu Xing's thoughts were racing and he came to Dandy.
"You're really great..." He praised San sincerely, but his Chinese was very average, and he still lacked vocabulary after speaking for a long time. "He learns very fast."
It didn't take long for him to teach Gu Xing the anti-squat technique.
The opponent's anti-crouching and various gank ideas displayed in today's game have obviously been used skillfully in actual combat.
Dandy frequently looked at Gu Xing's game videos and could truly feel how much he had improved.
Obviously when I first went to the VG base for trial training in early May, I was still a young boy who didn't know anything.
But now, with all kinds of tricks at your fingertips, your ability to control the situation makes you a top-notch jungler in the league!
In Dandy's view, Gu Xing's progress can only be described as terrifying.
"It's okay," Gu Xing smiled sheepishly, "There are still a lot of shortcomings."
In the first game, he was put off by Dandy's counter-crouching, so he planned to go back and review the game carefully.
Sui San patted him on the shoulder to encourage him, with a look of relief on his face.
Dandy felt that he had made the right decision by agreeing to teach Gu Xing the anti-squat technique.
Gu Xing deserves this.
Marin's expression was somewhat decadent.
In this game, the signature Rambo was selected, and he was caught by the opposite jungler and became a breakthrough. He was also killed twice by Brother Long, and it was inevitable that he would be embarrassed.
Seeing the smile on Gu Xing's face at this moment, Ma Run felt even more aggrieved.
But he also knows he can't blame his opponents.
In the professional arena, how can you blame yourself for being too strong when you can't defeat yourself?
In the end, Ma Run stretched out his hand to shake Gu Xing's hands as a courtesy.
The two passed by each other, and Marin met his old teammate Easyhoon who wanted to hug him.
They are the oldest members of SKT's winning team in 2015. Unlike their naughty younger brothers, they have many common topics and are quite familiar with each other.
"If you can go to the World Championships, help me teach Sang Hyuk a lesson." Ma Run muttered to Mr. Hou in Korean.
He knows that he has no hope this year. At present, Easyhoon has a good chance of entering the World Championship.
The script of beating up old teammates still depends on Mr. Hou.
The restless noise made by the audience did not completely cover up Ma Run's words. Easyhoon heard clearly and couldn't help laughing.
"I'll try my best," he promised, "but there's a chance I won't be able to meet SKT..."
The two communicated for a moment before saying goodbye to each other.
Gu Xing and his teammates came to the center of the stage, put their arms around each other and bowed to the audience to thank them, and received a wave of cheers from the audience!
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"Good evening, viewers. I am today's host Yu Shuang. For this post-game interview, the guest invited is Virtue, the jungler of the VG team." Yu Shuang turned to look at Gu Xing, "Let me say a few words to everyone first. Say hello.”
Gu Xing has now figured out the general idea of LPL post-game interviews.
Introduce yourself first, then the host will ask about your thoughts on winning, then ask about the details of handling a certain game, and finally there will be a link to look forward to the future.
As expected, Yu Shuang came up and asked him how he felt about winning against LGD.
"I'm very happy," Gu Xing said honestly, "because winning this game also means that we have confirmed the first place in Group B in advance, and then we can prepare for the playoffs."
Unlike the previous player seats, the interview location is closer to the audience.
Therefore, Gu Xing was able to see Shen Guanshan's expression clearly.
The corners of the other party's lips rose, and the bright smile revealed made him feel an inexplicable itch in his heart, which spread along his chest and up to his throat.
Gu Xing coughed twice to soothe the itch, focused his attention on Yu Shuang's problem, and at the same time took an imperceptible step away from the host.
"May I ask Virtue player," Yu Shuang glanced at the hand card, "Marin selected the signature Rambo in the second round today. How did the team discuss and deal with it at that time..."
She raised her head and realized that the distance between Gu Xing and herself had widened slightly.
Yu Shuang didn't react.
After all, players are not wooden pegs. It is reasonable to move from time to time while standing on the stage.
Gu Xing quickly organized the answer, "Marin's Rambo is very strong. Brother Long and I wanted to limit him as much as possible. It happened that the teammates in the middle and lower lanes said that they didn't need help in the early stage, so I stayed on the top lane. .”
The chat channel in the event live broadcast room completed the screen swiping as usual.
Both teams are currently regarded as popular teams in the LPL league. The number of viewers is extremely large, and the density of barrages has also increased accordingly.
["Try to limit it as much as possible" refers to killing Ma Run into a super ghost]
[It’s useless, I think Rambo is still very loud in this game]
【Which one is bigger? I died 8 times in total. When I died in each wave, I could hear Rambo screaming, it was really loud]
[Did you pay attention to the post-match data? Marin only has 4963 output when playing Rambo. I can do it even if I play! 】
[Rambo, a hero who is so easy to deal with damage, has an average output of less than 300. What a shame to the Yodles! 】
"The last question," Yu Shuang looked at Gu Xing with a smile, "I mentioned just now that VG will advance to the playoffs as the first in the group..."
"Last time I asked Virtue players about their team goals for this summer split, you said success would be considered as long as it is better than the results in the spring split," she said with a hint of curiosity in her tone, "Now VG has guaranteed to enter the semi-finals of the playoffs. Now, what’s the next goal?”
Gu Xing thought for a moment and answered seriously, "Although being first in the group can guarantee a spot in the semi-finals, the team will not underestimate the opponent. The opponents are very strong. We will try to move forward step by step."
"As I said before, entering the semi-finals of the playoffs has created the best record in team history. Every step we take forward is to break through ourselves."
VG's best performance in the playoffs was achieved last year. At that time, Mata and Dandy, the three-star pair of Hakunosuke, relied on their undegenerated map control and anti-crouching skills to lead three thugs to a place one step away from the semi-finals. , ultimately defeated at the hands of LGD.
Gu Xing concluded: "I hope this summer's results can satisfy us and the fans. This is the team's goal."
He didn't make any big claims.
With such a personality, Gu Xing is not very good at bragging. He has never entered the LPL playoffs, so he doesn't know what he will encounter.
What's more, Shen Guanshan is still sitting in the audience. If he exaggerates his words and ends up being slapped in the face, wouldn't it be very embarrassing?
But the VG supporters at the scene were quite satisfied with Gu Xing's answer.
They had seen many of VG's post-game interviews. Except for Imp and Jack, everyone else was very low-key, and Gu Xing's answers were in line with his usual style.
After finishing the interview and handing back the microphone, Gu Xing quickly ran back to the lounge.
As soon as he entered the door, he was hugged by Brother Long.
"Thanks to you, Xiao Gu!" He said with joy on his face, "You must have a share of the credit for the MVP of the second game!"
The director chose to give the MVP of the second game to the more eye-catching Crocodile.
After all, the dominance of the prehistoric giant in laning and team battles is obvious to all.
Brother Long feels that Gu Xing must have a share in the 2,000 yuan MVP bonus!
Without the continuous help of Blind Sin in the early stage, it would be difficult for him to establish such a terrifying advantage in the early and mid-term.
"How about inviting you out for a meal tomorrow during the holiday?" Brother Long is about the same height as Jack, so he has to stand on tiptoes to put his arm on Gu Xing's shoulders at a comfortable angle. "There is a Hunan restaurant next to the base. It tastes very good. Right! ”
When he came to Shanghai to work hard, he often thought of the delicious food in his hometown of Changsha.
After searching all over Songjiang University Town, I finally found a delicious Hunan restaurant nearby. The per capita consumption was about 100. It obviously catered to the student party. Brother Long could afford it, so he ran over to have a meal when he was greedy.
"Hunan cuisine..." Gu Xing's body trembled when he heard the name.
There is no habit of eating spicy food in my hometown of Ningbo.
When I was participating in the National Mathematics Competition, I met members of the HUN provincial team from Yali and Changjun Middle School. Their ability to eat spicy food was infinitely higher than his!
Gu Xing used his strong communication skills to get close to many Hunan students.
Not to mention that Yingtan, Jiangxi, where the national finals are held, is also a city full of excitement.
After tasting a few spicy dishes, Gu Xing almost suffered from psychological trauma.
Thinking back to this day, I still feel scared.
"I have something to do tomorrow, why don't you, Brother Long, go and eat by yourself..." Gu Xing quickly refused.
He really has something to do.
Seeing that Gu Xing refused, Brother Long gave up the idea of inviting his jungler to try his hometown cuisine.
"Lao Gu now has 14 MVPs. Is it stable?" Jack was still chatting while browsing the forum. "I think Xiangguo, the second best player, has 11 MVPs, while Deft and Factory Director only have 10."
"Xiang Guo is in really good shape recently," Xiao Duan interjected, "The momentum is ridiculously strong."
Mata joining RNG has brought about very significant changes in the team.
He can not only teach the details of eye position, but also guide the spicy hotpot.
Xiangguo, which was already strong, became even more powerful and exploded in the middle and later stages of this summer split.
Originally, the number of MVPs was still suppressed by EDG jungler and ADC, but he quickly completed the overtake.
However, it is really impossible to reach the summit beyond Gu Xing.
RNG only has three BO3 games left, and it can only win 6 small rounds with full play.
To surpass Gu Xing, Xiangguo must ensure the team's victory and win four more MVPs.
Needless to say, it’s difficult.
Gu Xing did not interrupt the topic of his teammates. He put on his regular clothes, turned on his mobile phone to chat with Shen Guanshan, and asked the other party to wait outside the venue.
Finally, Jin Wenhe, who accompanied Hongmi to be interviewed by e-sports media, returned to the lounge.
He quickly reported it, picked up his bag and walked out.
Before going out, Gu Xing thought of something again, turned around, took a bottle of mineral water from the refrigerator provided by the event organizer and put it into his bag.
"Good guy, do you want this to go well?" World Girl's eyes widened.
But his hands were not idle either, and he also drew a bottle of water with his fingers.
These are all gifts from the competition, if you don’t take them, you won’t get them.
"You are young now..." Gu Xinggang was about to explain, but when he saw that the time was getting later and later, he suddenly lost his mind, "Forget it, I can't explain to you. I can only say that I understand everything, and there is nothing I can do about it if I don't understand. ”
Waving his hands to say goodbye to his teammates, he left the venue along the backstage passage.
As soon as he opened the door and came out, he saw Shen Guanshan pacing left and right with his back to him.
The girl is slender and tall, and her sports trousers are slightly loose. The fabric ripples slightly with her footsteps, occasionally outlining the straight curves of her legs.
There is also a Spongebob pendant hanging from the zipper of the canvas backpack, which is also swinging back and forth with Shen Guanshan.
Gu Xing took two steps closer and came to the right rear of Shenguan Mountain.
Now Gu Xing could feel the most obvious change in the other party in the past month.
My hair has grown a lot.
The short student hair that originally covered the ears is now about to hang down the shoulders, and the ends of the hair have not completely covered the neck. The skin looks whiter against the black hair.
He gently tapped Shen Guanshan's left shoulder.
"Long time no see."
When Shen Guanshan heard Gu Xing's voice, he turned right and met his eyes.
"I knew it..." Shen Guanshan seemed happy because he guessed the right direction, with a bit of excitement in his voice, "You always play this trick."
In junior high school, I didn’t know who took the lead first. When my classmates called someone from behind, they always liked to tap the other person’s shoulder in the opposite direction—for example, if they were on the right side, they would tap someone’s left shoulder. The other person would often subconsciously look to the left, which would inevitably lead to embarrassment. .
The popular gameplay in the student days was often changed, but Gu Xing kept it, mainly because it worked wonders when teasing Gu Pan.
But he doesn't just see people like this.
Gu Xing would not do this if the relationship was not particularly close, or if the timing and occasion were inappropriate.
The sense of proportion is very good.
"We compressed the progress of today's game very quickly," Gu Xing explained to Shen Guanshan, "but there are still a lot of processes to go through after the game, so it took a while."
He took out the mineral water from his bag, unscrewed it and handed it over.
Shen Guanshan did not hide his surprise, and his voice softened a bit, "Thank you, I happen to be thirsty..."
"You are not allowed to bring water or food to the venue for watching the game. I guessed that you would be thirsty after watching the game, so I took a bottle of water from the lounge before leaving." Gu Xing explained and led her out.
"I'm not particularly thirsty. I originally wanted to drink water while eating." Shen Guanshan first picked up the bottle and took a big gulp.
Then she paused with her fingers, suddenly changed the way she drank water, and began to take small sips, looking elegant and reserved.
"By the way, why aren't you allowed to bring water in the venue?"
Shen Guanshan's eyes were filled with curiosity, "I see, don't contestants also get to drink on stage?"
If they were not allowed to bring water purchased from outside and could only buy drinks from the small shop inside the venue, she could understand the reason.
But there is no place to sell water in the LPL venue, and spectators are not allowed to bring water in.
This made Shen Guanshan very puzzled.
Gu Xing adapted to her blunt topic-changing technique and thought for a moment to explain to the other party.
"I don't know the exact explanation, but there was a League of Legends game a long time ago. IG defeated WE, and some spectators threw mineral water bottles at the players..."
The toothache is still not gone, and I haven’t been able to sleep well at night these past few days.
I took some metronidazole yesterday, and the pain is not that obvious tonight.
Probably there will be more updates tomorrow.
Thanks to ‘Uncultivated Crazy Demon’ for the 1,300 starting coin reward.
(End of chapter)