League of Legends: Reborn in Season 3, Tuning the Entire League

Chapter 109 The city is full of tricks, I want to go back to the countryside!
Am I really a king?

In the end, White Crescent, who was seriously questioning her life and felt like she was about to shatter, didn't even know how she handed in her paper.

The difficulty of the coach recruitment questions from NXG exceeded his expectations.

The abstract questions in Paper B are one thing, but the basic knowledge in Paper A mentioned by the NXG team leader also involves many areas where his knowledge is lacking.

Finally, unless she was really short of money and could afford a free dinner, White Crescent wouldn't want to stay at the NXG club for even a second longer.

It's so embarrassing.

Just as White Crescent and some other applicants were having lunch on the first floor of the NXG Club, Chen Muxin had already delivered the categorized answer sheets to the third floor.

Knowing the difficulties faced by job seekers and aspiring to become a people's entrepreneur, Jiang Ming did not delay and immediately began grading the applications.

Swish!Swish!
The soft sound of pen nibs scratching against the exam paper could be heard in the office.

In reality, the total workload for all the answer sheets is not that much.

Although the questions he set were all based on the S3 version, the core concepts were ideas that wouldn't emerge for another two or three years.

The basic knowledge section is quite simple.

For example, among the four options for playing it safe, which hero has the weakest split-pushing ability? As long as you are of a certain rank and understand the hero mechanics that are truly needed for "split-pushing," you can quickly conclude that the hero with the one-way trip, Fiora, is the weakest.

The only slightly more difficult aspect is the issue of attribute progression in the game, such as the benefits of stacking hero armor and the equipment selection for damage-dealing heroes regarding armor penetration and attack power. In fact, the difficulty is far less than that of the advanced form.

Taking Paper B as an example, there are several questions related to drafting and tactical analysis. After changing the heroes in the version, the questions were based on the test questions that Snake used to recruit coaches after Season 6. So for people today, let alone being able to answer them all correctly, as long as the applicant can understand the thought process, they can already be considered a rare talent in this era.

As a coach, tactical thinking is the first key to assessing his or her abilities.

Other shortcomings can be taught, but what Jiang Ming has no shortage of right now is the patience to cultivate a team.

If S3 lays a solid foundation, every step in the future will be more stable.

"It's done!"

Soon, Jiang Ming had finished grading all of the dozen or so answer sheets.

Jiang Ming selected two qualified papers and pushed the rest of the test papers in front of Chen Muxin. "Write down the scores of the rest, notify the applicants, and then destroy them with a shredder."

Although the content of the questions was revealed when the applicants answered them, only a few people were willing to take notes, so it is still necessary to prevent these answer sheets from being circulated further.

"Notify these two people that if they are still at the club, they should come to my office directly."

Jiang Ming pointed to the names on the two exam papers and said, "Also, have Jingyi print two copies of the contract."

"Alright Mr. Jiang."

After Chen Muxin left the office and closed the door behind her, Jiang Ming picked up the two answer sheets he had left behind again.

【BSYY-Luo Sheng!】Overall Score: 67
[qiyuan-Mo Ziye!] Overall score: 66
One of them is a coach who will later become quite "well-known" in the League of Legends (LOL) community. Regardless of whether this fame stems from his incredibly stubborn style or his famous quote, "You've entered your rebellious phase," which garnered him much attention.

Undeniably, he has been active in the LPL since the early days of S3. Starting as a player and eventually coaching several of the top teams in the LPL, he possesses extraordinary qualities that most people cannot match.

The other applicant's name was completely unfamiliar to Jiang Ming.

However, after reading all of the other party's information, to be fair, Jiang Ming was even more optimistic about this newcomer named Qiyuan than the famous Iron-Headed Wang Xiaobai.

Even without the advantage of having esports-related work experience, Qiyuan's overall score was only one point lower than White Crescent.

The two scored very close in the quiz section, and their scores were mostly concentrated in the basic knowledge section.

Judging from his game rank, this young man, who named himself qiyuan (prayer), had a score of nearly 2200 points in the Ionia region's ranked matches last season, demonstrating a solid foundation in the game.

More importantly, the second applicant graduated from the Imperial University of Sport, majoring in sports economics and management, which is exactly what NXG needs.

This professional background undoubtedly gives him a unique advantage.

It can only be said that Jiang Ming's flapping wings have already begun to have an effect. The fact that a talent like him, who was not even in the LOL circle in his previous life, would take the initiative to apply for a job at the NXG club is enough to say a lot.

……

"Basic monthly salary of 3000!"

"Meals and accommodation are provided, and the executive coach will receive rewards for achieving results in third-tier competitions."

"Other specific benefits, such as accommodation, meal subsidies, and transportation subsidies, shall be implemented in accordance with the relevant regulations of Party A."

"The contract is for a three-year term, with the club having the right of first refusal for renewal!"

"The liability for breach of contract and the non-competition clause are as follows:..."

Late at night, a man sat at the entrance of the NXG club, staring blankly at the contract in his hand, unable to come back to his senses for a long time.

Signed?

They just signed it like that?
He was initially convinced he would be rejected, but after dinner, he signed a contract with the club at lightning speed, leaving him still somewhat bewildered.

"Hey bro!"

Just as the white crescent moon was contemplating life, a deep, resonant shout came from behind.

"Let's get acquainted, Qiyuan - Mo Ziye!"

"BSYY-Luo Sheng".

Qi Yuan plopped down next to the white crescent moon and said, "Bro, if I remember correctly, you were still a League of Legends player at Wayi last month, right? How did you decide to switch careers and become a coach?"

Since he dared to apply for a coaching position at an esports club, he must be quite familiar with the various information in this industry, if not 100%. He knows all the key information, such as the changes in team rosters, player characteristics, and evolving playstyles in various regions this new season, as well as club dynamics and changes in competition rules. This way, he won't be clueless at work.

So the man was very curious about the sudden disbandment of Wayi, which was just one step away from advancing to the LPL.

"No money, what else could it be?" White Crescent gave a bitter smile.

"And you, a top student who graduated from the Beijing Sports University, why are you also thinking of jumping into the fire pit of e-sports?"

"Hey, that's not right. Esports isn't some kind of trap anymore."

The man, now intrigued, launched into a conversation, explaining to White Crescent: "With society developing at an unprecedented pace, the popularity of computers and the internet in ordinary households is increasing, which has laid a solid foundation for the booming development of the gaming industry."

From a theoretical perspective, according to the theory of technology diffusion, the spread and application of new technologies, such as computer and network technologies, in society will drive the rise and development of related industries. As a direct application area of ​​computer and network technologies, the gaming industry will naturally benefit from this technology diffusion process.

“Take Western countries as an example. They started developing information technology earlier, and the gaming industry has flourished as a result. In these countries, esports has formed a mature industrial chain, including multiple links such as event organization, player training, live streaming platforms, and commercial sponsorship, creating huge economic value and social influence.”

Oh, our neighbor South Korea has also made great strides in this area, even making it a national priority alongside the entertainment industry. This fully demonstrates that in an environment of advanced information technology, the development speed of the gaming industry will only accelerate.

"Although there are indeed various forms of discrimination against esports in our country's social attitudes, judging from the laws of historical development and the trend of social progress, such discriminatory thinking from a few individuals cannot stop the tide of social progress."

According to the theory of social change, social development is a continuous process of progress and transformation, where new things and ideas gradually replace old ones that are no longer suitable for the times.

White crescent moon: !!!
What should I do? It seems like I can't keep up with the other person's train of thought at all.

Did I end up attending a fake second-tier university?

Completely unaware that White Crescent had already been dumbfounded, Mo Ziye continued to speak, "As long as the country continues to vigorously promote the construction of information networks and continuously improve the level of information technology, various emerging industries will spring up like mushrooms after rain, and the e-sports industry is one of the most promising ones."

From an industrial economics perspective, the e-sports industry, as a branch of the information industry, is characterized by high added value and strong driving force. It not only directly generates economic benefits but also stimulates the development of related industries, such as hardware manufacturing, software development, cultural and creative industries, and advertising and media.

"Oh, I was referring to the paper recently published by Professor Yu Qun of Jinling University, our boss's teacher."

"We know our own situation. We don't have the ability to get involved in the e-sports circle, and we don't want to take the civil service exam as our family arranged. So we thought we'd give NXG Club, which currently has the best development potential in the LOL e-sports circle, a try."

"Holy crap, you have no idea how shocked I was when I saw the test paper JM gave me this afternoon. I'm not exaggerating, JM's understanding of the game is absolutely a game-changing blow to other teams. They can't catch up even after years of trying."

White Crescent Moon: Me too!
"Alright, bro, you're starting work tomorrow, with all the training and stuff. Get some sleep."

The outgoing Mo Ziye patted the white crescent moon on the shoulder and headed towards the dormitory the club had prepared for them.

It's clear that the club's promising future, coupled with a good monthly salary and delicious cafeteria food, has put the guy in a very good mood.

"Yeah, the contract's already signed, what am I worrying about?"

Since she was already there, she decided to make the best of it. Having figured things out, White Crescent stopped worrying, got up, dusted herself off, and strode after him.

The two lived in the same dormitory room.

NXG has a good outlook right now, but providing single rooms for its employees is still too extravagant.

With not enough rooms on the second floor of the main base, Lin Jingyi quickly rented two more apartments nearby to serve as living quarters for the future club staff.

Aside from employees in special circumstances, due to the unique nature of esports, NXG, which is on the rise, needs its employees to dedicate more time to the club.

Since you're demanding double the effort from others, it's unreasonable that the corresponding supporting facilities aren't adequate.

The club's development speed was somewhat beyond Jiang Ming's expectations. At least in his original plan, sponsors would not approach them until after the All-Star Game, and only after obtaining funding could they proceed with the next stage of expansion.

In contrast, after playing less than one round of matches, NXG already has more sponsorships than all other LPL clubs combined. It just goes to show that Jiang Ming underestimated the keen business sense of these domestic entrepreneurs when it comes to making money.

……

The next day, at nine o'clock in the morning!

Amidst the crisp sound of the alarm clock, White Crescent, who had just transitioned from being a contestant to another role and was waking up earlier than ever before in her life, was still sleepy-eyed and her face was full of pain.

The alarm clock kept ringing, and not wanting to disturb his roommate, he struggled helplessly and finally managed to get out of bed.

The staff dormitory provided by NXG was cramped, with the usual bunk beds typical of students. He lived on the top bunk and had to carefully move down little by little until his feet finally touched the ground, at which point he could finally breathe a sigh of relief.

Although the dormitory conditions are limited, it is free for them to live in. The club also provides a certain subsidy for water and electricity costs every month. In addition, the dormitory is equipped with a private bathroom, which makes up for the lack of living space to some extent.

In short, it's free, what more could you ask for!

Mo Ziye and he had different roles. Last night, after they were in bed, they chatted for a bit, and White Crescent realized that the club had assigned him the position of youth training manager.

Youth training camp!

There is no doubt that JM and his NXG want to completely crush the LPL clubs in every aspect.

While other teams struggle to maintain their first team, and even the most famous WE can barely support their second team, you're already preparing to launch a youth training program.

However, it is undeniable that youth training is a very important part of whether a club can develop healthily; in terms of internal status within the club, the person in charge of youth training is much higher than the executive coach.

However, after a brief training session last night, White Crescent did not wallow in self-pity and quickly got into work mode.

After washing up and changing into NXG's everyday coaching uniform, I didn't have time to marvel at the sheer size and richness of JM's online store.

After quickly eating breakfast in the cafeteria, White Crescent simply sat down and read the club's schedule for a while. When Mo Ziye, who had gotten up after seeing it, also came to the cafeteria, they greeted each other before heading to the second floor where the players lived.

"A united will can pierce even the hardest rock..."

The white crescent moons representing the team's culture on both sides of the club's staircase were also visible. It's undeniable that living in this atmosphere would subtly influence the mentality of NXG players.

Boom!Boom!Boom!
They knocked on each of the team members' doors one by one.

"Everyone, please wash up quickly and don't rush to the cafeteria. We'll come back for breakfast after our morning exercise."

"Good coach!"

After hearing a response from inside the door, White Crescent reminded everyone again: "Meet at the club entrance!"

His first day at work was simple: he followed the club's schedule and experienced NXG's daily routine with the players.

11:00 AM: Morning training time for team players.

Of course, the training also included staff members like White Crescent and Mo Ziye.

Jiang Ming, as the boss and the team's "substitute mid-laner," occasionally joins the team, but today is a bit special. Because there is a crucial early morning class at school that he absolutely cannot miss, he rushed back to school early in the morning.

It's at times like this that the white crescent moon always feels unreal. Considering the team members have over a dozen employees, and the owner of an esports club and an online store with quarterly sales of hundreds of thousands or millions, he's still just a university student.

"Okay, everyone, now follow my movements and do a ten-minute warm-up exercise."

Once the players had all gathered in the open space in front of the base, Jiao Yang, the captain of the NXG fan support team and the club's health manager, shouted at the top of his lungs.

As a professional sports student, leading the athletes in simple warm-up exercises is no challenge for him at all.

Not to mention the health management plan for the athletes, which Jiang Ming obtained from Beijing Sport University through his own teacher; it was a plan specifically designed for young people aged sixteen or seventeen.

After all, since the school has created so many part-time jobs for its students, it should at least recoup some of the costs.

Among the crowd, Song Yuan and his companions wore resentful expressions, their eyes fixed on Jiao Yang standing in front of them, as if they harbored some deep-seated grudge.

Who would understand? Back when they played the opening match, when they saw someone waving their team's flag in the audience, they thought it was a die-hard fan, and they even unconsciously stood up a little higher when they walked.

Now you tell him that the cheerleading captain is actually a shill, someone from the club...

Haha, the city is full of tricks, I want to go back to the countryside!

"Now let's start with the first item: neck stretch, pay attention to my movements."

Jiao Yang was wearing tight-fitting sportswear, revealing his muscular physique, and he wasn't worried about his teammates, who were emotionally hurt, secretly plotting against him.

"Slowly tilt your head to the left and right to stretch your neck muscles and hold for 15-20 seconds. Then bend your neck forward and backward, holding for 15-20 seconds as well."

"Just repeat three sets."

"Then there are shoulder circles: with your arms hanging naturally, make clockwise and counterclockwise circles with your shoulders as the center, 10-15 times in each direction."

"Do three sets of the same thing!"

"Let's jump together!"

"Finally, there are wrist and finger movements, as well as waist twists."

After teaching each movement the first time, Jiao Yang would go into the crowd to correct the contestants' mistakes.

Despite their resentment, everyone knew that exercising was for their own health, so there was no cheating or shirking; all five of them did it very seriously.

One of Jiang Ming's remarks had the greatest impact on them.

"To succeed, you need either a good background, talent, or hard work; you have to have at least one of these, right?"

"call!"

"Hoo! Hoo!"

The white crescent moon, standing at the back, was panting heavily after completing the three sets of stretching exercises, her back bent and face flushed.

"Don't worry, don't worry!" Jiao Yang hurriedly stepped forward to check the situation.

"Brother Bai, you probably stayed up too late before and didn't get enough exercise because you were in front of the computer all day. Just take it one step at a time."

Jiao Yang immediately reverted to his adorable and silly college student persona.

He had no idea either; he just led people in some warm-up exercises, and after jumping for a few minutes, they ended up like this.

"Cough...cough cough."

"No, it's nothing. I'll be fine after I catch my breath."

Not to mention Jiao Yang, even White Crescent himself didn't expect that years of e-sports career would have overdrawn his body to this extent at the age of 23. He felt as if his heart was about to jump out of his chest, his breathing was so rapid that he felt like he was about to suffocate at any moment, and he was so uncomfortable that he almost "died on the spot".

Looking at the energetic and vibrant five members of NXG in front of him, White Crescent couldn't help but think to himself, "These kids are really lucky to have met a boss who values ​​the health of his team members."

Thinking back on the past few years of chasing my dream with my e-sports friends, my life has been completely reversed, with irregular eating habits. When I was hungry, I would just grab a few bites of takeout, and when I was sleepy, I would just lie down on a chair in an internet cafe...

I'm not going to say anything more; it'll only bring tears to my eyes.

Seeing that the other person looked better, Jiao Yang breathed a sigh of relief. "Then you can rest at the base now, brother. I'll take the athletes for a couple of laps of jogging."

"You guys go, I need to adjust for a few more days." White Crescent didn't try to be brave. He knew very well that in his current state, if he really went with them, he might die on the way.

He came to work, not to scam JM's workers' compensation insurance.

"Okay, guys, have a candy and let's go."

Jiao Yang waved his hand and led the five people out of the base to begin their twenty-minute aerobic exercise for the day.

……

After resting for a while, White Crescent arrived at the training room.

While the team members go to exercise, he can also take the opportunity to do his own work.

Um... to be more precise, I started learning according to the coaching schedule provided by JM and past materials.

"First thing I do every day: browse all the news released by the official League of Legends website..."

"Check for any version updates, including hero attribute adjustments, equipment changes, map resource changes, etc., and analyze the impact of these changes on the game pace and tactical system."

"For example, Riot Games' proposed nerf to Twisted Fate's ultimate ability will severely limit global playstyles. After Twisted Fate's pick rate drops, which hero combinations and tactics will emerge, or are there any entirely new alternatives..."

He had a thick stack of documents in his hand. These were the data on the hero pools and preferred styles of the five NXG players that he had obtained last night after signing the confidentiality agreement.

His learning task was to use all the available information to devise new tactical directions and initially formulate several tactical frameworks that might be suitable for the current version, such as a tactical system built around a strong hero, or a strategy for contesting specific map resources such as the dragon and Baron Nashor, which spawns every twenty minutes.

"So NXG does so much work before a match... It would be strange if they didn't get thrashed."

The more White Crescent looked, the more alarmed she became. She had personally experienced how ridiculous her supposedly proud understanding of the game was in the face of this stack of documents.

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(End of this chapter)