We are tired of winning championships, and we still need youth training?

Chapter 131 See you next year on this day

The audience erupted in applause.

But Uz's face showed only astonishment.

Even though he stood up instinctively, his steps toward the stage were quite difficult.

Does Uzi lack this so-called AD of the year honor?
—Actually, we don't lack anything at all.

As a legendary player who debuted in Season 3, Uzi has won Player of the Year awards before.

He's no longer the naive young man who said, "It doesn't matter whether I go to the World Championship or not."

In Uzi's eyes, even if it's not Ah Shui who won the championship, the best this year should be Lin Weixiang.

Others who had one champion and one runner-up didn't get the Player of the Year award, but I did?
Uzbekistan didn't feel happy; he just felt overwhelmed.

His first reaction was: Oh no, I'm going to get hacked again!

Ah Shui quickly realized what was happening.

He watched Uz's retreating figure as he headed towards the stage and sighed softly.

"Uzi is pretty unlucky too."

The Player of the Year award went to Uzi, and Ah Shui couldn't even imagine how badly Uzi would be criticized.

He didn't think it was Uzi's fault, because this thing wasn't awarded to him by Uzi.

Xu Xinghe, who was sitting not far from him, smiled and said, "If you can think of this, Uzi can die without regrets."

A Shui:?
"What auspicious words are you saying?"

Xu Xinghe rested his clean chin on one hand, his eyes deep and unfathomable.

There are three reasons why Uzbekistan was able to win this Player of the Year award.

First, we divide the cake.

As a league for esports teams, LPL cannot simply stand by and watch IG siphon off all its fans.

As their first champion, IG was already very impressive.

If all five Player of the Year awards are given to IG now, then IG's momentum will be truly unmatched.

Are the other clubs still eating?
Secondly, it is a consolation to Uzbekistan.

Uzi has finished playing this year and has told RNG's management that he plans to retire.

In this situation, it's normal to give the Player of the Year award to Uzbekistan.

After all, he is a top-tier player and a highly skilled player in the LPL.

But neither of these two points is actually the most crucial reason.

The key is……

Squeeze every last drop of value out of Uzi.

Uzi is about to retire. Although he will be very popular after retirement, he will no longer be relevant to the LPL.

Therefore, it is only natural for him to use the award of the Player of the Year to generate another wave of buzz before retiring.

As for Uzbekistan being hacked?

How could Tencent Sports possibly care about something like this?

Let alone Uzbekistan, it doesn't care if it gets criticized.

As long as it generates buzz, that's fine.

This is the attitude a business alliance should have.

Even Xu Xinghe felt a little sorry for Uzi, who was pretending to be calm while speaking on stage.

—Because this is just the beginning.

Uzi had considered retiring after S9, but he was also still considering whether to continue playing.

But he definitely doesn't want to play for RNG anymore.

Uzi mentioned some things to Xu Xinghe.

He is indeed preparing to rest, but does not intend to hold a formal retirement ceremony.

He plans to do the same as Mingkai.

Mingkai has never officially retired; he has simply gradually gone from playing to not playing.

There was no official announcement regarding the end of the competition.

This is what Uzbekistan is thinking:
If I can still play in the future, I can find another team quickly even without officially announcing my retirement.

After all, announcing retirement and then announcing a comeback is really clownish.

Zz1tai has already played the clown once, and Uzi really doesn't want to follow in his footsteps.

—But that's not something Uzbekistan can decide.

Xu Xinghe knew very well that RNG would enthusiastically help Uzi hold a retirement ceremony.

Now it really is "I will take care of your ceremony".

RNG?

LPL's number one Yorick!
Regardless of whether Uzbekistan will continue playing or not, his retirement is inevitable.

LPL is all trying to squeeze every last drop of Uzi's popularity out of him, so how could RNG possibly give up on that?

"...I'm very happy to receive this Player of the Year award."

"But I was actually quite surprised, because in my eyes there are players who perform better than me. But since it was given to me, I will take it as an incentive."

Uzbekistan's words were quite subtle and sincere.

You gave it to me, but I think someone else did it better than me.

But there's nothing I can do. Since you gave it to me, I can only take it as encouragement.

This also shows that Uzbekistan has finally developed its own brain.

Even if he's not exactly mature, he's not as naive as he used to be.

But it didn't work.

No matter what he says, he's destined to be slandered.

Because not only his own haters will exert their influence, but LPL and RNG will also do so.

If I had to use a more vivid analogy to describe these two things, I'd only have this one sentence left:
We need buzz, not hype.

Uz took the trophy and walked off the stage, returning to his seat.

Once out of the camera's view, he lowered his head slightly and muttered a curse:
"Grass!"

The voice was both frustrated and angry.

Uzbekistan isn't stupid.

Karsa patted him on the shoulder without saying anything.

"It's okay, Uzi, it's not your fault. I'll win it myself next year based on my own merit."

Ah Shui also spoke up with a grin.

"I'm speechless, sigh."

Uz sighed.

After Uzi, it's time to select the mid laner.

There's no suspense about that.

If even Rookie can't get it, then basically no one can.

Rookie's outstanding performance at the World Championship is undeniable, and he played exceptionally well in the finals.

And most importantly, he has quite a few fans.

Even Doinb didn't think this thing would cause any trouble.

The final result was unsurprising: Rookie.

When his name was called, Rookie stood up calmly and walked onto the stage.

He accepted the trophy, looked at the now quiet hall, and softly delivered his acceptance speech into the microphone.

"The first person I want to thank for receiving this honor is someone else."

"Galaxy."

In an instant, the camera panned from Rookie on stage to Xu Xinghe sitting in the audience.

At this moment, Xu Xinghe sat very upright, and his expression was very focused.

Hearing this, he smiled slightly, appearing shy and embarrassed.

But in reality, it was all an act.

Xu Xinghe was not shy at all, nor did he feel embarrassed.

It's a fact that Rookie wouldn't have won Player of the Year without him.

Xu Xinghe did not feel unworthy of the honor.

Rookie's efforts are undeniable, but his impact is undeniable and cannot be ignored.

But even if he thought that way, he couldn't show it.

Because the audience doesn't like it.

Xu Xinghe doesn't care about public opinion, but he can also pretend.

The more fans he has, the greater his value, and the greater his value, the bigger his contract.

He would never miss an opportunity to make money.

“If it weren’t for him, I don’t think I would have had such a long time to adjust. IG relied on him to get through a long period of time, so I’m really grateful that he came to IG.”

Rookie spoke very sincerely.

Because this was his honest opinion.

If Xu Xinghe hadn't joined IG, IG might not have even made it to the gauntlet.

Even if they were lucky enough to make it to the World Championship, they wouldn't be able to win.

Instead, they will be mercilessly swept 3-0 by FPX.

At most, it's a three-to-one score.

After spending time together, Rookie developed a very good impression of Xu Xinghe.

Aside from slightly less training, Xu Xinghe is almost perfect. He doesn't get arrogant after winning; he remains calm as if he's never played a match.

After he lost...

Oh, he doesn't seem to have ever lost. That's alright then.

Xu Xinghe's command is always precise and concise.

He wouldn't say a single pointless word unless it was to liven things up.

The first impression it gives is that it is reliable.

Even Rookie feels lucky to be able to work with a player like that.

Rookie has truly experienced the hardships of being a dean.

Xu Xinghe was IG's biggest carry during the Summer Split.

Especially in the early stages when the IG players were still feeling down, Yu Yu completely relied on his individual abilities to pull the other players forward.

Xu Xinghe in the video seemed a little embarrassed and lowered his head.

The contestants on site burst into good-natured laughter.

However, Xu Xinghe, who had lowered his head, had only a calm expression on his face, without any other emotion.

Here he should appear to have slightly red eyes and be deeply moved.

Unfortunately, he doesn't have that kind of acting skill yet.

So the only thing they could do was lower their heads to cover it up.

Xu Xinghe knew that there were probably many people filming him at this moment, so his reaction had to be "reasonable".

Rookie wanted to connect with him on a deeper level, but Xu Xinghe was actually playing mind games from beginning to end.

Because in Xu Xinghe's eyes, Rookie was really just a teammate and an ordinary friend.

As long as I can be as strong as Rookie.

Does it matter whether this person is Rookie or not?
It didn't matter to Xu Xinghe at all.

He does find the competition interesting, but he only enjoys dominating others and winning.

It never includes any kind of brotherhood or teammate relationship.

Even a normal junior player would feel moved by Rookie's genuine emotions, even if they weren't touched.

But Xu Xinghe felt it was presumptuous.

He didn't find it annoying, which was already a special treatment for Rookie.

When Rookie came off the stage and sat down next to him, Xu Xinghe spoke softly:
“You didn’t have to say that, Rookie.”

Rookie grinned.

He actually knew this, because almost half of his speech was related to Xu Xinghe.

It was less of an acceptance speech and more of a blatant compliment to Xu Xinghe.

Although Xinghe may not show it on the surface, he's probably really happy inside, right?
Rookie chuckled to himself.

He was genuinely grateful for Xu Xinghe's arrival and wanted to repay Xu Xinghe for his efforts during this time.

"It's nothing, it's nothing, it's what I should do."

He smiled and shook his head.

Xu Xinghe: ...

He didn't say anything more and prepared to stand up.

Because next up is the awarding of the title of best jungler of the year.

On the live streaming platform, the originally chaotic barrage of comments was almost entirely dominated by three words.

[Little Galaxy] [Brother Galaxy] [Galaxy]

The reactions of other viewers were as expected:
[The AD carry has already been given a terrible amount of resources; if Tencent's jungler dares to give out random resources, they'll really be prioritizing popularity over their own interests.]

Indeed, I wouldn't mind making a pact with the gods to punch Tengjing's own mother to death.

This is completely harmful to others. Xinghe's performance in the first half of this year can only be described as great, no further explanation needed.

Wait, I just remembered something. Xinghe hasn't lost a single game since his debut, right? He's undefeated in the World Championships, and he didn't lose a single match in the Summer Split either!

[IG lost in the Summer Split, right...? Oh, it was when Ning played. Never mind then.]

Holy crap, they really won the championship undefeated?! Are they even human?!

At this moment, Chen Jiangnan on stage announced the final selection.

"The winner of the Best Jungler of the Year award is—"

"Galaxy!"

In an instant, all the cameras in the room focused on the boy who was sitting quietly.

Xu Xinghe stood up nimbly with a proper smile on his face.

He straightened his collar as he walked onto the stage.

He exuded a relaxed and confident aura.

Xu Xinghe wouldn't show much displeasure just because Tencent is taking a slice of the pie.

It's even less likely that he would act rashly in anger for Uzbekistan.

Why shouldn't he receive the honors he deserves?
"Say something."

Yu Shuang nodded at him, her eyes gentle.

This certainly cannot be romantic love between a man and a woman.

If Yu Shuang were a few years older, she could be Xu Xinghe's mother.

It's at most just an older sister's affection for her cute little brother.

Xu Xinghe didn't think of himself as a cute person, so he ignored Yu Shuang's gentle gaze.

He had no interest in older women.

Who would want to date an old man when they could date a vibrant 17-year-old girl?

Yu Shuang was destined to flirt with a blind man.

"Hello everyone, I am Xu Xinghe, also known as Galaxy."

Xu Xinghe picked up the microphone and spoke calmly.

"I was able to win this championship entirely because I played well."

"Therefore, I have a clear conscience."

The moment those words were spoken, the entire room erupted in uproar.

Ah Shui's mouth was slightly open, and her eyes were wide open.

"Holy crap! You're really brave, Xinghe-ge. You're truly worthy of your name."

Uzbekistan's previously depressed mood improved considerably, and the corners of his mouth turned up slightly.

"That's really his style."

An eerie silence fell over the scene for a few seconds.

Then...

clap clap.

Xiao Tian was the first to clap.

Although he was not entirely convinced, he was willing to accept reality.

One cannot live in a fantasy forever.

Xu Xinghe won, and that's that; Xiao Tian won't deny it.

In Xiao Tian's eyes, this award for best of the year should only be given to Xu Xinghe.

other people?
Earthen chickens and clay dogs.

Led by Xiaotian, the other contestants also subconsciously started clapping.

Karam clapped with a smile, his face showing undisguised satisfaction.

"This is our Milky Way!"

He felt only pride.

Karam before the World Championship: Holy crap, you're my dad! Stop talking, or I'm going to get roasted!
Karam after the World Championship: Say more! Say even more! Our Galaxy team is awesome, who dares to disagree!?

Holy crap! Holy crap! Holy crap! Holy crap! Holy crap! Holy crap!

【Brother Xinghe is awesome! 】

This is our Xinghe Ge! Do other regions have Xinghe Ge like this?

[No problem, bro. What's with the modesty? Just because you're modest today doesn't mean you won't get criticized if you play badly in the future. Impossible.]

[Brother Xinghe, we respect and admire your teeth!]

The comments section was filled with praise.

When you are successful, everyone you meet is kind and friendly.

The same applies to professions.

No matter how arrogant Xu Xinghe acts, as long as he wins.

Then nothing will happen.

Wildness is also a characteristic.

But if he lacks ability, even if he burys his head in the sand every day, he will still be called a pretty face.

this is the truth.

See you this time next year.

That's all I wanted to say.

Xu Xinghe raised the small trophy in his hand and shook it, then handed the microphone to Yu Shuang and calmly walked off the stage.

Even as he was leaving, he still carried an imposing aura.

It was as if a monarch was inspecting his territory.

(End of this chapter)